Compton Dancer Consulting is pleased to present:
The Whale Hunter: An Evening with Steve Cyr
Wednesday, November 17, 2004 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
At UNLV's Stan Fulton Building (Flamingo and Swenson)
Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Deke
Castleman's new book Whale Hunt in the Desert: The Secret
Las Vegas of Superhost Steve Cyr
Whale Hunt is the first book to pierce the private world of high
rollers in Las Vegas . It delves deeply into the big-player business,
where "whales" pit their bankrolls against the casinos' by making
$50,000-$250,000 wagers hand after hand, hour after hour, day
after day.
The book is informed throughout by the revelations of Steve Cyr, the
first and only casino marketing executive ever to unmask the long-held
deep-dark mysteries of the hosting of high rollers in Las Vegas.
Several chapters are devoted to the training of hosts -- how they're
taught to befriend, beguile, and betray big players. A detailed
discussion reveals the many "harpoons" in the host's whale-hunt
arsenal, such as private jets, palatial accommodations, world-class
chefs, appearance fees, discounts on losses, shopping sprees, tickets
to major events, parties, and women. Also covered at length are the
complexities of gambling at the highest betting levels, from high-
rolling crapshooters to high-stakes professional blackjack players.
Finally, Whale Hunt examines the explosive phenomenon of casino
gambling itself, which, in its latest incarnation, is as recent as it
is rampant.
Admission is $20 in advance or $30 at the door.
To register contact Tony Becker at Compton Dancer Consulting
tony.becker@compdance.com or 702-214-9500 Ext. 103