A Journalist Who Ignored Fidel Castro's Casino Trick

Remembering a reporter who transitioned to a second career with PR Newswire

PR Newswire, in delivering today the news that former president David Steinberg passed away earlier this month at age 85 due to complications from surgery, includes a colorful detail involving Fidel Castro:

Steinberg was the first American journalist Castro invited to see “La Habana Nueva.” Eager for a positive review, Castro ordered casino croupiers to let Steinberg win every hand. Upon his return to New York, Steinberg filed a less-than-favorable report on the new regime. He was not invited back.

Steinberg,

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