Well, gang, I’m sitting down at the old computer (it really is old) and beginning to write the column. Of course, I drove over to Barley’s casino to place a small bet on the 49ers. I also bet the Over 53 ½ in a parlay to win $360. Then a put $20 on a five-team parlay card: 49ers […]
Well, gang, I’m back from my “vacation” to the Bahama’s ! Now as most vacations go there is the good, bad, and ugly to report. First off we (my friend Trisha and I), boarded a Southwest Airline flight out of Las Vegas in route to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a quick stop in Kansas City. […]
In the 55 years this reporter has lived in Las Vegas, I have had the privilege of meeting and getting to know various entertainers, ranging from Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack gang, to Lola Falana, Robert Goulet, Wayne Newton, and a whole bunch of stars in between. I’ve worked for so […]
A very dear and personal friend, and the daughter of an iconic entertainer Dean Martin and an internationally celebrated performer in her own right, vocalist Deana Martin will take her audience on a musical sleigh ride of classic and contemporary yuletide tunes in her festive, holiday shows on Sunday, Dec. 8 at The Smith Center at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. This […]
Our village and this writer has lost a great friend, a pioneer of our entertainment community, and one-hell-of-a-nice-guy. I first got to really know Maynard Sloate (95) around 1966 when he was in charge of the “Blue Room” at the Tropicana Hotel, and I was a sports columnist for the Las Vegas Sun. Now, the […]
Known around the world for his historic and life-changing roulette bet in 2004, Ashley Revell returned to the Plaza Hotel & Casino to place a ceremonial bet on the Plaza’s new and downtown Las Vegas’ only single 0 roulette table on Saturday (Nov. 2). The Plaza also introduced its “Red 7” single 0 roulette promotion […]
Headlining this coming week at the Laugh Factory, located on the mezzanine level of the Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas is one of the nicest guys, who incidentally works clean, on the road today, Don Friesen. He will be sharing the stage with fan favorite, Brian Scolaro, and the lovely Erin O’Connor. Showtimes are 8:30 and […]
American icon Willie Nelson will headline a limited Las Vegas engagement, “Vegas On My Mind,” at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas inside The Venetian Theatre, presented by SiriusXM, October 18, 19, 22, 23, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $59.95, plus applicable fees, are now on sale to the general public, a limited number of VIP packages are also be […]
Basile, the Greek with a single signature, will bring his special brand of comedy to the Laugh Factory, inside the Tropicana Las Vegas, this coming Monday, June 10 through Sunday June 16. Appearing as the featured act will be Earl David Reed with Al Caz doing the hosting chores. Showtimes are 8:30 and 10:30 nightly, […]
Mary Wilson, one of the original founders of the highly honored musical group, The Supremes, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, both legendary performers of music known then (‘60s) and today as the Motown sound, will come together on the stage at The Orleans Hotel & Casino for a very special one night, titled “The […]