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New podcast: Jack Harpster talks about Si Redd

what's new • Dave • August 5, 2010 • jack harpster, si redd, unlv gaming podcast

There’s a new podcast up, available on iTunes and on the UNLV Gaming Podcast page: 23-August 5, 2010 Jack Harpster, Author, King of the Slots: William “Si” Redd In this interview, Harpster discusses his background and his new book about IGT founder Si Redd. Listen to the audio file (mp3) Buy the book (Amazon.com) UNLV […]

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Book Review: King of the Slots

Jack Harpster. King of the Slots: William “Si” Redd. Santa Barbara: Praeger, 2010. 273 pages. Si Redd might have had a bigger impact on American casino gambling than anyone else in the years 1960 to 1990. He’s got some big competition–Jay Sarno, Steve Wynn, and Kirk Kerkorian are a few names that spring to mind.