User profile: casinocon

Joined: Oct. 4, 2008

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Posted on: Mob-era gambling boss was ‘Old Vegas’

Well, at least this piece cleared up the bit about the parking lots (was it Marie Callendar's or Tony Roma's?) but the jury is still out on whether Lefty was left or right handed. On his website Rosenthal says he only saw "Casino" once and hated the scene where he juggled on his show -- he never did juggle, and he thought in the movie that made him look foolish -- the blueberry muffin scene is true though.

(Suggest removal) 10/16/08 at 9:21 a.m.

Posted on: Beholden to no one, South Point owner shuns cuts

Gaughan is a good guy for not laying off (if it is true) -- I used to play there when gas was less expensive, and I would frequent the horse shows -- but I couldn't win anything there to save my life. I might go back on principal because he is doing the right thing, but loosening the slots would help. If I go and lose $100 in an hour on my one per line penny machine bets I'm out of there and I probably won't return.

(Suggest removal) 10/15/08 at 11:36 a.m.

Posted on: Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal dies at age 79

Okay -- was it outside Tony Roma's or Marie Callendar's? Were the Spiltro brothers beaten or shot? You would think in Vegas the paper that has followed this man's life in detail would get some facts straight.

(Suggest removal) 10/15/08 at 11:25 a.m.

Posted on: The housing bubble in Nevada: How big a slice were ‘subprime’ loans?

This is not a partisan thing -- it is pure GREED. How about not living above your means? How about not taking advantage of the less fortunate? How about not BREEDING? Let's face it -- human nature is really messed up. We'll never fix the real problem, and that is dwelling in the very heart of us all.

(Suggest removal) 10/14/08 at 9:14 p.m.

Posted on: Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal dies at age 79

RIP Lefty -- a guy who truly understood gambling, casinos, and the psyche of the customer. All operators, and executives would should take a cue from his gamebook. Lefty advocated LOOSE Slots and GENEROUS Comps. Las Vegas wouldn't be in the mess it is today if the gaming corporations would practice what Rosenthal preached. Even in this economy, gamblers will gamble, and tourists will travel if they perceive they are appreciated and given a fair shake. Roll out the red carpet for EVERY customer . . . just watch the final scenes of the movie "Casino" (well, watch the whole movie, but pay special attention to the wrap up) and you will understand what set Lefty's world apart from the dire straits we are in today.

(Suggest removal) 10/14/08 at 9:07 p.m.

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