Just in from vegas

[EDC1977]

  Glad you had a positive experience in LV and welcome. You can, if you wish, post your winning photos on vpfree winners photos column.

[marie meijer]

FYI: new book pub. March 2008: "Winner Takes All: Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, and the Race to Own Las Vegas" by Christina Binkley; Hyperion; 304 pp; $ 25.95". BUSINESSWEEK, March 24, 2008, Pg 92, BOOKS Christopher Palmeri, devotes one page on this topic. Some info is on the net on this book. 

[EDC1977]

FYI: new book pub. March 2008: "Winner Takes All: Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, and the Race to Own Las Vegas" by Christina Binkley; .    Is this book regarding power struggles between the LV landowners or just plain power(ie;money)?

[marie meijer]

[QUOTE=marie meijer]FYI: new book pub. March 2008: "Winner Takes All: Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, and the Race to Own Las Vegas" by Christina Binkley; .    Is this book regarding power struggles between the LV landowners or just plain power(ie;money)?[/QUOTE] Yes, it's about the three biggest casino developers and includes character sketches. Author, Christina Binkley is a Wall Street Journal columnist. We do not have a copy and have not read it yet but plan to do so soon. It sounds intriguing. YOU win! I nominate you to purchase and peruse this book and post a book report for us, before we return from Reno. You could start on line with the title and author and Amazon.com or other book source. Thank you!

[EDC1977]

 You could start on line with the title and author and Amazon.com or other book source. Thank you!
[/ Say Marie, how'd I get to be the fortunate one? I barely make time to read my E-mails let alone a book however, to keep the peace, I will make every attempt to do as you ask since this sounds like an interesting book! Fair enough?

[marie meijer]

 You could start on line with the title and author and Amazon.com or other book source. Thank you![ Say Marie, how'd I get to be the fortunate one? I barely make time to read my E-mails let alone a book however, to keep the peace, I will make every attempt to do as you ask since this sounds like an interesting book! Fair enough?   It's a deal! YOU were chosen because you were the very first to express an interest in the content of this hot-off-the-press new book. NO pressure here but up to 98,886 current members are eagerly awaiting your book review. How would you feel if someone else reads that book and pens a post before you seize the opportunity?

[EDC1977]

. How would you feel if someone else reads that book and pens a post before you seize the opportunity?
[/QUOTE]  Actually, I'd feel pretty good however, backing out at this point seems rather futile thus I will make every attempt as suggested by me. Funny, I don't recall showing any interest in my original post, only questioning the content. WHERES THE IRON FIST OF THE WEBMAN WHEN I NEED IT?

[MikeA]

A new book was just released either this week or last week.  My wife ordered it and received one of the first copies I think.  "Double or Nothing" by Tom Breitling, the story behind those two guys who bought the Golden Nugget down on Fremont St in Vegas.I haven't read it yet...will have to wait for Verna to finish it <sigh>.The GN is not one of my favorite haunts but it shore is a purtty place!

[EDC1977]

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The GN is not one of my favorite haunts but it shore is a purtty place!
[/QUOTE]   It may be pretty but it sure is popular judging by the daggone foot traffic through that place. I went last year around first week of December,midweek non-holiday late night and it was still crawling with turistas! Had to park way upper level and most of the cotton-pickin VP was taken at 11PM! I went kitty corner to California and found it relatively empty by comparison! Needless to say, I stayed and played there.

[Blue25]

I'm brand new to this site and having quite a learning experience.  I usually play vp at an Indian casino in Oregon.  We are planning a trip
to Reno next month.  Where are the best places to play VP?