My First Las Vegas Bet: Flamingo Hilton, 1984
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“The old Flamingo Poker Room has been facelifted, refurbished, carpeted over, and whitewashed from the earth. It now exists only in memory.”
The Story Behind the U2 Video Filmed in Las Vegas
U2 ON FREMONT STREET IN LAS VEGAS (FILMING “I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR”)
Note: Continuing my tribute to Las Vegas and its colorful history on this the 20th anniversary of my relocation, here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments in pop culture which happened here.
Read MoreThe song is a feeling that most of us have shared at one time or another in our lives. Maybe more than once. After graduation. Following a breakup. After losing a job. Even upon retiring from a long career. Its message about searching for something is timeless but hopeful. It applies and appeals to everyone.
My Rant About Las Vegas Show Ticket Prices
As is so often the case with anything associated with Las Vegas, I find myself perpetually conflicted on this.
Read MoreStory Revealed of Tony “the Ant” Spilatro Threatening to Kill Doyle Brunson
“If you don’t like it, I’ll stick twelve ice picks in that big fat gut of yours,” Spilotro allegedly told Brunson.
I was recently interviewed by Joe Levin for a feature cover story about gambling legend Doyle Brunson. It was an honor to be involved and introduce such an excellent writer to several gamblers who know Brunson and could add perspectives that perhaps hadn’t been shared before.
Remembering Piero Broglia (Piero’s Italian Restaurant Las Vegas)
REMEMBERING PIERO BROGLIA
If you live in Las Vegas, you certainly know Piero’s, the wonderful old-world with a new twist Italian epicenter of fine dining located on Convention Center.
Read MoreFacing the Firing Squad
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Video: Hollywood’s Greatest Autograph Collection
My Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
Tiger123
Anonymous Eccentric
Kevin Un
Melissa Hayden
Todd Anderson
Stevan Goldman
Charlie Ciresi
Eric Schneller
Tanya Devenport
Peter Secor
Roger Rodd
Scott Wilson
Gareth Edwards
Shawn Rice
Billy the Greek
Linda Keenan
Sue Schneider
Tom Oldcroft
