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One of the Best Books on “Inside” Las Vegas, January 17, 2000

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

On the Inside, January 30, 2000

Earley has combined two books in one. In the first, as a cultural anthropologist, he examines the creation and evolution of what has become one of the world’s most fascinating communities. In the second, as a journalist, he focuses on The Luxor to which he was given almost complete access. We are thus provided with an abundance of historical information which creates a frame-of-reference within which to examine virtually every component of a single casino. In so saying, I do NOT in any way want to suggest that Super Casino is in any sense dry, dull, etc. On the contrary, it is a page-turner. There are so many colorful “characters” (“players”?) portrayed, so many spell-binding plots and subplots, so many memorable moments. We tag along with Earley as he observes and interacts with a veritable “feast” of humanity and inhumanity. They’re all here. Pioneers. Con artists. Celebrity entertainers. Pinstriped Samurai. Mobsters. Visionaries. Pimps and prostitutes. Bottom feeders. Victims. Victimizers. Perhaps not since ancient Rome was most glorious and most decadent has there been another community on this planet in which the best and worst qualities of the human race have been more in evidence than within the gaming segment of Las Vegas.

Those who read this book may incorrectly conclude that the Strip and Las Vegas are the same. They are not. It has been my great privilege and pleasure to explore the metropolitan area and, in terms of its (non-casino) business climate and quality of life, I would rate it very highly. Indeed, superior to almost all other metropolitan areas. But that is not the subject of Earley’s book.

Who will most enjoy reading it? My guess is that they would include those who have already experienced Las Vegas and perhaps have asked “How did all this happen? What really occurs behind the scene? What is the inside story on all the changes which have occurred?” Also those who have never been to Las Vegas but have seen the movies (eg Ocean’s Eleven and Casino), have heard about the antics of celebrities (eg Howard Hughes, Elvis, Sinatra and his Rat Pack, Liberace, Wayne Newton), have read about the extravagances (Steve Wynn’s art collection), and ask “How much of this is true? Is it really like that?”

This is a “great read.”

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3597 lailetta Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:45:28 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3597 My favourite site is http://www.take1look.net. I found good promotions and sign up bonuses for poker rooms.THope you like it too! :) My favourite site is http://www.take1look.net. I found good promotions and sign up bonuses for poker rooms.THope you like it too!

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3596 pokercoach Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:14:28 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3596 The idea of the sites been rigged is just a myth. But anyway, I would suggest you the more popular site. Full Tilt, Poker Stars, Absolute Poker, Ultimate Bet. The idea of the sites been rigged is just a myth. But anyway, I would suggest you the more popular site. Full Tilt, Poker Stars, Absolute Poker, Ultimate Bet.

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3595 flinttownpoker Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:59:36 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3595 I would stick to the top two sites in the US which are Full Tilt and Poker Stars. These sites both have plenty of players, tons of tourneys and great random card generators. I would stick to the top two sites in the US which are Full Tilt and Poker Stars. These sites both have plenty of players, tons of tourneys and great random card generators.

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3594 Chris W Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:23:44 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3594 Poker Stars is ok but Its so big you never know what kind of player your up against. I like smaller sites that are just getting started the players there seem to be easier. One is Bodogpoker. If your not in America, Partypoker is one of my favorites. Poker Stars is ok but Its so big you never know what kind of player your up against. I like smaller sites that are just getting started the players there seem to be easier. One is Bodogpoker. If your not in America, Partypoker is one of my favorites.

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3593 Beth P Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:21:46 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3593 Full Tilt and Poker Stars are probably O.K. you can never too sure though. Big $ pours through those sites. They are under gov. inspection and monitoring but that doesn't mean that there isn't a chance of foul play. The computer hands do seem odd especially in free roll games. Turning tables and putting players on TILT with doctored hands would be an advantage for them and there could be insider moves that would be undetectable. Full Tilt and Poker Stars are probably O.K. you can never too sure though. Big $ pours through those sites. They are under gov. inspection and monitoring but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a chance of foul play. The computer hands do seem odd especially in free roll games. Turning tables and putting players on TILT with doctored hands would be an advantage for them and there could be insider moves that would be undetectable.

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3592 Niki S Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:30:46 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3592 Full tilt is one of the best sites with a lot of different tournaments and I play there and I am absolutely sure everything is okay. You can find more info here http://www.bestgamblingsites.hit.bg/fulltiltpoker.htm Full tilt is one of the best sites with a lot of different tournaments and I play there and I am absolutely sure everything is okay. You can find more info here
http://www.bestgamblingsites.hit.bg/fulltiltpoker.htm

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3591 JB Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:46:52 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3591 pokerstars is good.. and I have made the same observations in the past about most poker sites. of course I have seen some crazy hands come out in the weekend games with friends at my place too, so I wouldn't worry about too much. play for fake money for a few weeks and get the feel of how the site plays, then try with cash. pokerstars is good.. and I have made the same observations in the past about most poker sites.

of course I have seen some crazy hands come out in the weekend games with friends at my place too, so I wouldn’t worry about too much. play for fake money for a few weeks and get the feel of how the site plays, then try with cash.

]]> http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3590 tuthutop Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:19:12 +0000 http://www.bingo-poker.com/what-is-the-best-poker-gambling-site-to-play-on/#comment-3590 I would say poker stars. Great software, plenty of opponents. I would say poker stars. Great software, plenty of opponents.

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