I feel compelled to share some thoughts about an experience I had when I worked casino security. This isn’t a tale of a foiled robbery or other heroics. It’s not a story about seeing people at their worst or making a difference in someone’s life. No, it’s something a little more mundane, and hopefully relatable. […]
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informed informalityI was one of many guests interviewed on Peter Greenberg Worldwide’s radio show. You can listen to the episode here:
Peter Greenberg Worldwide – Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace – January 18, 2014
It was a nice chance to talk about Grandissimo for a national audience, and I’ve got to say that Peter is one of the best interviewers I’ve encountered. Totally conversational, but always moving the show ahead, talking with him on air is just great. I also talk candidly about my past career as Mr. Peanut, among other things.
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life in vegasThis is the audio of the interview I did last week with Lorrin Bond on 97.1 The Point, KXPT. It’s a quick (seven minute) introduction to Grandissimo.
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authorI did a short radio interview with 94.9 in San Diego about, of all things, casinos and smells. Here’s a description and a link to the audio: After reading an article in the Union-Tribune about new scents (that’s right, smells) being installed in a local casino to entice gamblers to stay and play longer, Hansen
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what's newI woke up at quarter of four this morning to get down to Caesars Palace to do a radio interview that aired live in Manchester. It was for the lunchtime (12-2) show, with host Allan Beswick, and was a lot of fun. As you might have heard, Manchester is slated to get the UK’s “supercasino,”
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what's newI’m going to be on several Canadian radio stations–CBC affiliates I think–this afternoon, talking about a recent casino cheating case. These are the times (Pacific) and cities, with the names of the hosts, too. 12.50 HALIFAX Carmen Klassen – Host 1.00 CALGARY Jeff Collins – Host 1.10 TORONTO Matt Galloway – Host 1.20 THUNDER BAY
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what's newAn interview I recorded a few weeks back is airing on NPR’s Justice Talking this week: Casino gambling has undergone a boom in recent years as cash-strapped states and Native American tribes have opened casinos and entertainment complexes across the nation. In this edition of Justice Talking, we’ll take a look at who is profiting
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