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Added May 28 2007 by Playboy.
Added May 28 2007 by Playboy.
In the spirit of the summer blockbuster, and any excuse to stay out of the heat, we decided to take a look at Vegas movies. We're not saying these are the best Vegas movies ever, but they could be. Here are picks 
and pans
of 11 pop…
Posted by Playboy on August 16th, 2007 at 9:38pm — No Comments
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Warm weather? Check. Sunshine? Check. Sunscreen? Double check. Possible hangover? Check me into rehab. Spring is here, and I'm ready to get my tan on, down some liquid pleasure and dig into some awesome eats. What…
Posted by Playboy on May 12th, 2008 at 2:08pm — No Comments
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As we count down the days to the 2009 AVN AEE show scheduled for January 8 - 11 at the Sands Expo Center in the Venetian/Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas. In anticipation of our favorite
convention opening we decided to select a baker's dozen 2008
Adult Entertainment Expo photos for to…
Posted by Playboy on December 25th, 2008 at 11:35am — No Comments
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opens its world famous Beach Club pool, complete with plush cabanas, resurfaced base, and upgraded LED lighting for the 2009 season at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. Those interested in the ultimate in poolside VIP treatment can rent one of 51 refinished cabanas, all with a personal cabana host, lounge chairs, misting system, refrigerator and LCD television. An extensive menu featuring a…
Posted by Playboy on March 25th, 2009 at 2:16pm — No Comments
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Ah, the smell of chlorine, cocoa butter, peroxide and margarita in the air can only mean one thing: It's pool season in Vegas. Now that Rehab (above), one of the biggest pool par…
Posted by Playboy on March 25th, 2009 at 2:32pm — No Comments
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From the margarita-induced chicken fight of the Hard Rock Hotel to the beach club of Mandalay Bay, here are our picks for summer's best poolside hotspots.…
Posted by Playboy on March 25th, 2009 at 2:36pm — No Comments
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Britney Spears Circus Tour stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 25.
The question you would naturally ask of Britney Spears, the artist in concert, is, “Is she singing?” It’s a fair question, as singing is integral to a
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Jennifer Campbell, Hugh Hefner and Natalie Campbell.
It’s a huge celebration weekend for Palms hotel tycoon George Maloof when he welcomes his hero Hugh Hefner back to the casino resort for the first ever Las Vegas unveiling of Playboy
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Hugh Hefner celebrates his 82nd birthday party last April at Trader Vic’s. Kendra Wilkinson and Bridget Marquardt are seated to Hef’s right.
Hef confesses to Los Angeles Confidential he regrets that his two marriages failed…
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Aria Resort at the CityCenter project on the Las Vegas strip received a gaming license from the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday just days before the scheduled December 16th grand opening. The twin towered resort with 4,000 guest rooms will have the only casino at the $9 billion CityCenter project.
CityCenter's Vdara Hotel is set to open on December 1st. A few days later and just in time for the holidays the Crystal retail shopping complex comes online followed then the Mandarin Oriental Hotel opens its doors. Gamblers have to wait until mid-month for the Aria opening to place a wager at the city within a city.
The Las Vegas Hilton is giving a free buffet with the purchase of a buffet and the donation of an unwrapped toy.
Toys will be donated to the Salvation Army
Just bring your toy to the Player's Club between now and Dec. 21.
Want to buy a multi-billion-dollar casino for cheap?
Keep in mind you will most likely need to spend another couple billion in order to finish building.
The casino on the auction block is the $3 billion, 4,000-room Fontainebleu, and the first bid was placed by Penn National Gaming, which has been trying for years to enter the Las Vegas market. Two years ago, Penn made a failed bid for Harrah's.
Penn offered $50 million with a promise to fork out another $1.46 billion to see it through. Already $2 billion has been spent on the bankrupt project.
The deadline for bids is Jan. 15, 2010.
Assuming that Penn gets the bid, construction wouldn't begin until the following year.
Dejà Vu gentlemen's club in Las Vegas decided to remain a good neighbor and park the Stripper Mobile. Instead of cruising up and down the Las Vegas strip the see-through truck now sits in front of the club on Industrial Blvd behind the Trump Tower. Instead of one of their voluptuous dancers hanging onto the pole we found a skeleton wearing a bikini (maybe it was a very skinny dancer).
All of the attention surrounding this marketing ploy has the County Commission debating the removal of the sign trucks that plow the strip nightly with their promises of hot babes delivered direct to your hotel room. We liked the truck with the live pole dancer and we hate the sign trucks that create traffic jams and block the views of the billion dollar resorts.
M Resort & Casino is getting into the Christmas spirit by taking in the United States' tallest Christmas tree.
Beginning Dec. 2, the 109-foot White Fir will move into the Villaggio Del Sole Outdoor Entertainment and Events Piazza.
It's expected to take over a week to decorate, before going on display Dec. 12 with a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m.
The tree will be accompanied by festive carolers, cookies, hot chocolate, and other entertainment.
M Resort offers a special $110 night for all of December that comes with a $75 dining credit. To book, call 1-877-673-7678 with code HMFALA9 (otherwise known as the Fa La La package).
Planet Hollywood, which by the way is currently hurting for revenue as its lenders are now controlling the property, is selling a new kind of hotel offer for their 2,500+ rooms.
Purchase the Phanatic Pass for $599, and you'll get 10 nights, but those nights do not have to be consecutive or used all at once You can use any number of them anytime between now and March 15, 2010.
Even better, there are no blackout dates, so you can book for weekends such as New Year's Eve and the Super Bowl. Try finding a room on the Las Vegas Strip for less than $200, not to mention $60 that the average rate comes to. By New Year's, PH's across-the-street-neighbor CityCenter will be open, competing for the same customers.
The Phanatic Pass also comes with one free bottle of liquor of your choice.
The hotel-casino is counting on the upfront payment but also that you probably won't actually use all 10 nights.
Planet Hollywood's debt of $870 million was paid down by Harrah's, and it's rumored that Harrah's is interested in taking over the property, which is right next to Harrah's-owned casinos Bally's and Paris.
The Venetian Deep Stack Tournament IV continues through Nov. 25.
And now, all tournament players in the Deep Stack Extravaganza will get access to a free buffet. That's pretty impressive, as The Venetian doesn't have a regular buffet. Chow down between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and show your tournament entry receipt.
Remaining no-limit tourneys (all begin at noon):
Tuesday, 11/17 $340
Wednesday, 11/18 $340
Thursday, 11/19 $340
Friday, 11/20 $340
Saturday, 11/21 $550
Sunday, 11/22 $275 (super satellite)
Monday, 11/23 $2500 (main event, day 1)
Tuesday, 11/24 $2500 (main event, day 2)
Wednesday, 11/25 $2500 (main event, day 3)
Sit-n-go satellites run throughout the day beginning at 8 a.m., with lammers awarded that can be used for any tournament, even for the next Deep Stack.
Honoring the famed Parisian tradition, Paris Las Vegas once again welcomes the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau for the properties 3rd annual wine celebration. This year the resort welcomes Holly Madison--blonde bombshell, reality television sensation and star of Peepshow in Las Vegas--and a Lucille Ball impersonator for a traditional grape stomping that is reminiscent of the iconic "Lucy" scene on the property's Strip-side harvest-themed patio. The 3:00 p.m. daytime event coincides with the start of festivities at midnight in Paris, France.
The five days heralding this year's harvest feature special events, tastings, and unique Beaujolais Nouveau pairings at eateries such as Mon Ami Gabi, Les Artistes Steakhouse and the Sterling Brunch at Bally's Steakhouse.
As regulated by French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is released no sooner than the third Thursday in Nov. - six weeks after the grapes are harvested. Huge celebrations take place worldwide at one minute after midnight to taste the latest wine of the harvest, with 65 million bottles to be consumed in the following months.
2009 Beaujolais Nouveau celebration at Paris Las Vegas schedule of events:
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Saturday, Nov. 21
Noon - 6 p.m.
Be one of the first to taste the delicious result of this year's harvest, compliments of Paris Las Vegas and Georges Duboeuf. Samples of the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau, along with commemorative glasses, will be available at a special lobby bar in the Paris reception area.
Thursday, Nov. 19
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wine 101: Passport to Wine is a sensory tour of the highlights of Paris, France without having to travel further than Paris Las Vegas. Guests are invited to mix and mingle while sipping a selection of Georges Duboeuf wines accompanied by an assortment of decadent desserts. Brought to you by Paris Las Vegas and Passport magazine, a portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. Held in Napoleon's Lounge, tickets are $35 and are available by booking a special room package on www.gayparislasvegas.com or at the Paris box office.
Friday, Nov. 20
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rock 'n Roll Wine will host a Beaujolais Nouveau-themed wine tasting inside Risqué, the nightclub at Paris Las Vegas. Part wine tasting, part show and all fun, the event features live music and a unique assortment of delicious world wines including Beaujolais Nouveau. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.rocknrollwine.com or calling 702-240-3066. Ticket prices, which include the wine, are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, plus live entertainment tax.
Saturday, Nov. 21
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wine 101: Celebrate the Harvest is a fun and informative learning and taste experience that brings together novices and connoisseurs to sniff, swirl and sip the wines of Georges Duboeuf, the leading wine merchant of France. Featuring a unique selection of wines, a Georges Duboeuf representative will lead the exploration of distinctive and notable wines that embody the fall harvest. The wine tasting will be accompanied by an assortment of artisan cheeses and breads and fresh fruits. Held in Les Artistes, tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the Paris box office.
Sunday, Nov. 22
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Round out the weekend with a relaxing Beaujolais Nouveau-themed brunch at the Parisian bistro Mon Ami Gabi or the refined and elegant Sterling Brunch inside the Bally's Steakhouse. When booking the Sterling Brunch, mention Beaujolais Nouveau and receive a bottle of 2009 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau and two commemorative glasses.
A Beaujolais Nouveau package can be booked online at www.parislasvegas.com/wine.
The fireworks are back! The fireworks are back!
Not that they actually went anywhere, but New Year's Eve last year was decidedly unspectacular because of the decision to move the fireworks to the ground instead of their usual hotel rooftop location.
Based mostly on Monte Carlo's burning rooftop earlier in the year, extra safety precautions led switching the pyrotechnics away from the rooftops and onto the tops of parking garages -- making it difficult to see unless you were overhead.
But now they're back, with seven hotel-casino passing new safety guidelines in order to launch synched fireworks from their rooftops: Planet Hollywood, TI, The Venetian, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, the Stratosphere, and the new Aria at CityCenter.
We didn't think we'd live to see the day where a Las Vegas promotion was deemed to risque.
A couple weeks ago, a truck for the Dejà Vu gentlemen's club was refurbished to include windows on the sides, along with a pole in the middle.
The traveling vehicle would drive in traffic between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., and it contained strippers dressed in bikinis on that pole, dancing along their merry way.
We honestly can't think of a better promotion for a strip club.
It was somewhat of a safety hazard, but Dejà Vu was cleared because it acted as transportation for hire, and the women could hold onto the poles.
The stripper truck drew a lot of publicity (both good and bad) but ultimately was deemed a safety risk, not just for the women but because of passersby who may be drawn to the truck at the risk of a red light, for example.
To see a video of the truck in happier times, visit this link.
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