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Finding the emotion of magic By Tim Wassberg   Every art form has an emotional connection. Music and motion. Art itself. Painting. Literary. Fine art. It is all an emotional response. Comedy. It is about the emotion of “wow” which is a pretty strong emotion. I always wanted to give magic that same kind of […]

By Seth Schorr/C.E.O. Downtown Grand   With Downtown Grand Las Vegas, we set out to write a brand-new chapter for the Las Vegas playbook by not only giving a nod to our past, but also embracing the excitement of today’s dynamic downtown community.  By creating something uniquely suited for the intimate scale of downtown, while […]

In poker or films it pays to know your opponent By Tim Wassberg   Kirk Acevedo knows how important craft is. Whether it’s at the poker table or on a film set, it is all about knowing your sparring partner or your opponent. With great turns in popular shows like “The Walking Dead” and “Fringe” […]

Back to the neighborhood with a film adaptation of “Jersey Boys” By Tim Wassberg The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons resounds as showbiz legend. Having taken Broadway by storm as well as the stage in Las Vegas and around the country, this story of ambition and talent finally makes it way to […]

Casino Player sits down with music icon Olivia Newton-John By Tim Wassberg   Olivia Newton-John is an icon in the music industry having traversed many styles in her illustrious career. From her earliest hits in “I Honestly Love You” and “Have You Ever Been Mellow” to the uber-successful “Grease”, the multi-platinum “Xanadu” and beyond with […]

Meat Loaf returns to Las Vegas with a residency at Planet Hollywood By Tim Wassberg   Everything always comes down to the character and the drama of it. Most of the characters [in the songs] are always frustrated and that is why you see me breathe heavy and really emote and all those things. People […]

Casino Player bids farewell to one of the forefathers of Las Vegas gambling J. Phillip Vogel   It’s a sad time to be in Vegas, as we offer a final goodbye to one of the most recognizable names in the local casino industry, gambling pioneer Jackie Gaughan who passed away in March. He was 93. […]

Casino Player sits down with celebrated actor Andy Garcia by Tim Wassberg   Known for emotionally intense performances from his beginnings in “The Untouchables” to “Internal Affairs” to “The Godfather Part III” and the “Oceans” series, Andy Garcia always brings a degree of vigor to his work. With “At Middleton”, he explores the psychology and […]

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Rick Harrison talks about Pawn Stars, Las Vegas, and the popular new slot machine By Sean Chaffin   This year, the show achieved a Las Vegas milestone—Bally Technologies has produced a video slot machine based on the show. According to Bally officials, one of the more popular features is the bonus negotiation round—where gamblers bargain […]