Casino Queen

Casino Queen
Author: Cara Bertoia
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2022-03-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1509240926

Caroline Popov, alone, heartbroken, and deeply in debt ends up in glamorous Palm Springs, California where Native casinos have just opened, offering employment to thousands. She lands a job at the Palm Oasis Casino where she is mentored by the charismatic tribal chairman, John Tovar. Embraced by casino culture, Caroline works her way up to casino manager of the Night Hawk, in the High Desert town of Joshua Tree. There, she is responsible for managing multicultural team members, satisfying the demands of often unique guests, and growing revenue while rooting out corruption. In the process of rediscovering her inner strength, she learns, you have to gamble like your life depends on it. Because it often does.

American Casino Guide

American Casino Guide
Author: Steve Bourie
Publisher: Casino Vacations Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Casinos
ISBN: 1883768152

Listing more than 700 casinos in 36 states, this bestselling guide is jam-packed with detailed information and includes 150 coupons providing more than $1,000 in savings. Consumable.

The Ex

The Ex
Author: John Lutz
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2005-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780786017522

What Deirdre wants, Deirdre gets no matter who has to die ...

Insiders' Guide® to St. Louis

Insiders' Guide® to St. Louis
Author: Dawne Massey
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2009-05-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1461746876

With this guide, readers will get an inside perspective on St. Louis--the city's more than 170 parks, a thriving live music and local arts scene, an abundance of nightclubs and casinos, and world-class sports teams, not to mention the Gateway Arch.

Casinos Coast to Coast

Casinos Coast to Coast
Author: Frank Deangelo
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1998
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780818405914

Las Vegas and Reno were the only legal full-time gambling areas in the country 20 years ago, but now there are more than 200 legal casinos across the country, including Native American operations and riverboats. "Casino U.S.A". evaluates all in terms of decor, customer care, food, services, and hotel arrangements, as well as tariffs, accessibility, and gaming regulations. Vacationers will find all the best places in these pages.

St. Louis Gambling Kingpins

St. Louis Gambling Kingpins
Author: James R. Doyle
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2024-02-26
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1540259986

A history of betting on the East Side. Making it as a professional gambler in the first part of the twentieth century was a long shot, but wagering on the wide open scene of East St. Louis could help even the odds. Folks who were feeling lucky enough might grab a copy of Louis Cella's racing form, or get the inside scoop from turf men like Barney Schreiber. Students of the art of bookmaking had plentiful mentors in local legends like Adam "Mulepole" Fritz. But even then, a hot streak could attract the attention of a representative of the Chicago Outfit such as Frank "Buster" Wortman. The nephew of Vic and Jim Doyle, who built the Ringside Casino into the Midwest's largest casino, author James Doyle connects the dice rolls of bygone St. Louis Kingpins to high stakes players in New York and New Orleans.

The New Town Square

The New Town Square
Author: Robert Archibald
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780759102880

Reflections on museums' role(s) in their communities.

Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Megan Bannister
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2023-09-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1681064898

Some claim there’s nothing to see in flyover country. But take a closer look and you’ll discover that Iowa is home to more than just cornfields. In fact, across the Hawkeye State you’ll encounter hidden gems and secret spots abound. For instance, do you know where you can find the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel in the world? What about how much the World’s Largest Popcorn Ball weighs? And why did the Los Angeles Lakers pay to build a basketball court in the small town of Carroll? Dive in and discover the state’s offbeat history and quirky places through Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Set course for larger-than-life attractions like Albert the Bull, the World’s Largest Strawberry, and the Grotto of the Redemption. Learn more about Grant Wood’s connection to Iowa by visiting his former home and studio, or travel through time and space to the place where StarTrek’s Captain James T. Kirk will be born in 2233. Even at some of the state’s most well-known places, you’ll discover hidden histories and unique stories that are not often shared. Local author and travel writer Megan Bannister uncovered some of the state’s wackiest attractions to guide your adventure around Iowa. Buckle up, fill up your tank and get ready for an offbeat road trip full of the state’s best kept secrets.