WINNER TAKES ALL: STEVE WYNN, KIRK KERKORIAN, GARY LOVEMAN, AND THE RACE TO OWN LAS VEGAS
by Christina Binkley
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24 ratings, 3.88 average rating, 14 reviews
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published
March 4th 2008
by Hyperion
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Hardcover, 320 pages
isbn
140130236X
(isbn13: 9781401302368)
description
Wall Street Journal columnist Christina Binkley takes an up-close-and-personal look at how Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, and Dr. Gary Loveman are buildi...more
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This is a modern history of Las Vegas, essentially starting with the building of the Mirage. It was very interesting and informative, with lots of anecdotes. Many of the events seem to have been actually witnessed by the author, which is cool. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because the format was kind of confusing, and the author jumped around a lot.
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Read in June, 2008
This book is written in a very easy to read leisurely style. It gives a nice concise look at how Las Vegas went from Sin City through their 'family-town' era and to their present 'What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas' motto. It also gives a fun look at the main characters and how they see the casino business. Overall, this was a fun and interesting read.
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I read this book a few months back, quickly because I enjoyed it alot. It basically covers the building of modern Vegas and the primary competitors there including Wynn, Kerkorian, and Gary Loveman... Lots of business, personality, and feel for what it's like to be in that competive space and lifestyle. I love the entrepreneurial stuff.
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Read in March, 2008
A glimpse into the big-wig world of Las Vegas casinos. Some of the people I've worked with directly, others are names in the news and on the street. Many of the antidotes have been around for years. Lots of meaningless fluff, such as the colors of shirts worn at meetings.
Taken with a grain of salt, it's an interesting read.
Taken with a grain of salt, it's an interesting read.
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Read in August, 2008
There was NO doubt I'd like this book, given my love of Las Vegas and all things Steve. Parts were difficult to read when my idol wasn't exactly seen in the rosy light of my eyes but that was more than made up for by recognizing things that were going on right when I was there!
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Read in April, 2008
I don't know why, but I have a fascination with Las Vegas. I don't ever gamble but for some reason the city and its history draw my attention. For me, this was a fun book to read.
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Read in September, 2008
Las Vegas has undergone a radical change in the last 20 years. Two people are mostly responsible. If you like visiting Vegas, you'll like this book.
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Read in March, 2008
Best book I've read this year. Deals with Las Vegas and the people who built it. Very inside information with the writer being a WSJ writer
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@ Davis. It is something about the rich guys who own all the Las Vegas casinos. I'll let you know how it is after I read it.
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It tells the tale of the huge casinos that I saw being built in Las Vegas. It is fascinating to anyone who loves Las Vegas
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I had to return this book to the library, so I don't have anything to say about, and may never.
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Read in April, 2008
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Read in April, 2008
recommends it for:
entrepreneurs
It reads like a novel about Vegas.
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