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The Good Life : Gambling

Conquering Caesars

Once outdated and outshined, Caesars Palace reclaims its glittering position as a world-class Las Vegas destination

Posted: April 1, 2012    By Michael Kaplan

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The Good Life : Gambling

Cosmopolitan Casino's Edgy Vibe Hits Vegas

Eighteen months ago, wagering on the success of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas resembled the sort of long shot fit for only the heartiest of gamblers....more

Posted: January 13, 2011    By Michael Kaplan

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The Good Life : Gambling

The City Within Sin City

The new visionary CityCenter may be the sparkling future of Las Vegas

Posted: May 1, 2010    By Michael Kaplan

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The Good Life : Gambling

Bottom-Feeding in a High-Rise Market

In a city built on the backs of shot-takers, many condo investors have failed to rake in the dough and their apartments sit empty. But as with everything else in Vegas, their losses can be profitable for somebody else.

Posted: October 1, 2008    By Michael Kaplan

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New Comp City

The Paiza Club is a club in the truest sense of the word: if you're not invited, you're not welcome.

Posted: June 1, 2008    By Michael Kaplan

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King of Vegas

The ageless Kirk Kerkorian leads a wave of private money into the latest transformation of the desert playground

Posted: October 1, 2007    By Michael Kaplan

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Casinos Royale

Our gambling columnist picks the best places to play in Sin City

Posted: April 1, 2006    By Michael Kaplan

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Who Wants to Be a Poker Millionaire?

The game is shedding its outlaw image and going prime-time, with big purses up for grabs

Posted: October 1, 2003    By Michael Kaplan

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Gambling in America

From Sin City to Atlantic City, from high-end resorts to offshore cruises, gamblers have more choices than ever before to get their hit

Posted: October 1, 2002    By Michael Kaplan

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Poker World Series

The Last Draw Poker's Most Distinguished Prize Lures Players to Las Vegas

Posted: December 1, 2001    By Michael Kaplan

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The Good Life : Gambling

Learning Curve

Playing With The Big Boys You don't need gobs of money to play poker in Vegas. But, as the author discovers, it takes skill and knowledge to win.

Posted: December 1, 2001    By Michael Kaplan

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