An exploration of a revitalized gaming business reveals how Las Vegas changed from a neon world of nonstop gambling, gangsters, sex, and adult entertainment to a clean, attractive, family-oriented resort town. 15,000 first printing.
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From Publishers Weekly
Las Vegas altering itself into a Disneyland of "family entertainment" is the subject of this smarmy book by the author of Without Mercy: Obsession and Murder Under the Influence . Leading the transformation, according to Provost, is Circus Circus Enterprises, with its vast hotels boasting round-the-clock entertainment for children and adults alike, convenience stores and cheap food, as well as slot machines and gaming tables. The hero of the book is Glenn Schaeffer, the "number two man" at CCE, whom the author interviewed about management policies, costs and profits. Provost, whose enthusiasm for the "new" Las Vegas reads like a flack's hype, suggests that if gambling is "a product to be purchased, then Las Vegas today produces the best and least expensive version of that product in the history of the world." Rich in self-serving quotes from Schaeffer (who graduated from the Iowa Writers' Workshop) and colleagues, the book divests this resort city of its color.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Las Vegas has been called "sin city," yet this book does a good job of trying to change that image by looking at the phenomenal success of Circus Circus, a family-oriented resort. Provost also offers a minihistory of the gaming industry in Las Vegas, based upon numerous interviews with key entrepeneurs and managers. This book functions as an informative work about the major games played in the casinos as well as an entertaining guide that looks at all aspects of gambling, including security, skimming, and cheating. Gambling regions covered include Atlantic City, the new riverboats, and Indian reservations. Especially interesting are the descriptions of the new Luxor pyramid complex, Circus Circus's newest glitzy casino. This fast-moving account is recommended for gaming collections.
- H. Robert Malinowsky, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- H. Robert Malinowsky, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Because of his entertaining style, the late Gary Provost was one of the nations leading and most beloved writing instructors. A sought-after speaker, consultant, and celebrity biographer, Provost the writers writer authored thousands of articles and columns, and dozens of books covering most every genre. His highly acclaimed Writers Retreat Workshop, and video and audio courses remain available through writersretreatworkshop.com.
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