Winterfest with Abby and Cooper Book

Winner takes all provides a great look at the modern development of Las Vegas from the early 1990's through the opening of the Wyn Hotel and Resort in recent years. It is a detailed approach of the major players in the Kerkorian, Wynn and Harrah's group(Gary Loveman) that also focuses on the peripheral players except the Sands Corporation (Venetian). From the grandiose plans of Steve Wynn via Mirage, Treasure Island, and Bellagio to the coming of Kerkorian and rise of MGM Grand; Winner takes all provides an excellent overview of how these casino titans battled for supremacy in the desert sands. It is a great mix of whimsical story, financial analysis and business savvy that led to a place where fortunes are made and lost not only on the casino floor but in the hearts and minds of casino consumers. One of the most interesting plots is the story relating to Gary Loveman and the data driven Harrah's corporation that has taken scientific management to new heights. Overall for those who love to learn more about Las Vegas this is a great place to start and an excellent primer on the movers and shaker s that made Las Vegas into the town it is today. An excellent addition to any library.