David Schwartz (Center for Gaming Research) has just published his latest book, Grandissimo: The First Emperor of Las Vegas, a biography of casino builder Jay Sarno (Caesars Palace and Circus Circus). The book already has achieved recognition. In honor of the book's Oct. 19 launch event at The D Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed the day Jay Sarno--Grandissimo Day.