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Tao Beach - Syrup Swimwear hosts Tao Beach Friday's - 2009-11-20

Catch some sun at Tao Beach and take a look at this Summer's hottest fashion from Syrup Swimwear!

Diablo's Cantina - Diablo's Weekend Live! - 2009-11-20

Diablo's continues to be the wildest destination in Vegas as they welcome live cover bands each and every weekend. Diablo's invites you to sing along to your favorite songs while you celebrate the weekend with the best margaritas this side of the border.

The Bank - Fridays at The Bank - 2009-11-20

The Bank is Las Vegas’ premier nightlife destination, catering to a discerning audience with higher sensibilities. The Bank, rich in tradition of European bottle service and original design, will flawlessly maintain its position as the most desirable cosmopolitan nightclub in Las Vegas. Offering unrivaled service in a high-energy atmosphere, the exquisitely chic 6,600 square foot space will make The Bank a world class nightclub destination. Guests will be greeted by a sensuous foyer previewing entry into a nightlife fantasy while elegant VIP booths layer the dance floor in an impressive multi-tiered environment. A glass encased dance floor, set at the lowest tier, will be slightly raised creating a brilliant focal point in the center of the room. Like its namesake, The Bank will be a sanctuary for all things precious. Vivid custom-designed ambient and mood lighting on both the ceiling and floor will create an ultra-sensory experience and state-of-the-art sound system will bring the club to life every night. Simply stated, The Bank is elegant, exclusive and one of Las Vegas’ most desirable places to party.

Tao Nightclub - Fridays at Tao - 2009-11-20

Tao is a 10,000 square foot nightclub located in Tao at the Venetian. Tao in New York City opened in 2000 and was immediately embraced by celebrities, sports figures and those in the know, catapulting the restaurant and lounge to iconic status. - Outside Terrace with strip views - 3 full service bars - Two Main rooms playing a variety of hip hop, house, and rock n roll - Eight private sky-boxes with mini-bars, espresso machines, banquette featuring secured purse drawers - European Bottle Service - State of the art audio and lighting systems - Projection, Internet and Multimedia capabilites - Layout Ideal for a variety of events; live performances, fashion shows, red carpet arrivals, screenings, and more! Tao Dress code: Upscale & Trendy. (men are recommended to wear collared shirts)

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Best Buffets

Here I would like to share with you my top seven favorite buffets in Las Vegas.

1. La Village Buffet as Paris hotel.

I have to say that this buffet is total class, great service and the best French cuisine I have ever tasted. They also have a great seafood selection and as far as I know are the only buffet that serves Bananas Foster for dessert! With great atmosphere I give it a 10/10

2. Spice Market Buffet at Aladdin.

This buffet has a similar feel to the buffet at paris but more fake jewels on the walls ?. The food is great but I have to say the selection was not as exciting as at paris. However it really is great value and situated in the middle of some of the best shopping in Vegas, who can complain!

3 Todai Japanese Seafood Buffet at Aladdin.

If you love Japanese then this is the place for you. More sushi then you can poke a stick at! They seem to have the most fresh and best selection of sushi I have seen in a very long time. Other buffets really could afford to learn from this great place.

4.French Market Buffet at Orleans

I really liked this buffet. It was clean with a great selection of French foods on show. Judging by the size of some of the patrons of this place they could not either! If you are over that way and looking for a not too expensive lunch or dinner option then this is place for you.

5. Village Seafood Buffet as Rio

If you love seafood then you will be in heaven! Well worth the wait for the bus ride to Rio (you catch it a Bally’s) the seafood here is the best in Vegas. The ironic thing is that I can’t eat seafood, but I was taking my Mom out so I wanted to make sure she had a great night. Despite not being able to eat much of the buffet, I was still able to leave with a more then full feeling that left me more then satisfied. By the way Mom says the seafood was fantastic!

6. The Buffet at Bellagio at Bellagio

For a place that is as glitzy and showy as the Bellagio I have to say I was a little disappointed at the fare they presented. Don’t get me wrong it was all very nice but perhaps just not at the level you would expect of such a “high roller” establishment. The day I was there they did have lovely duck and I had just lost $100 on blackjack so let’s not mention that again?

7. Garden Court Buffet at Main Street Station.

Ok Ok I know that this place is off the beaten track but really it’s worth the cab ride. This has to be the absolutely best priced, quality buffet in town. It’s cheep and cheerful and boy the food and service was great. Sometimes it’s nice to get off Las Vegas Blvd for a change after all, and you get to avoid all the snooty high rollers that wouldn’t be seen dead here! Save your pennies for the craps table and still leave as full as an egg.

Poker News

Poker2Nite Debut on FOX Sports

Poker2Nite premiered on FOX Sports on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. First thought…wow, that’s newsy. Very slick. Joe Sebok and Scott Huff are all suited up and shit. Second thought…nice to see Lacey Jones involved. Thirdly…more of segment host Dana Workman (un)dressed a little more seductively here here and here. Part II Part III Related [...]

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Keeley Hazell Gets Naked For PETA

There’s a direct correlation between Keeley Hazell getting naked and her appearing on Wicked Chops Poker. Unfortunately, she hasn’t appeared on Wicked Chops Poker in awhile. So it was nice today to see photos of our official Wicked Chops Poker girl naked for the latest PETA campaign. As meat-eating bearskin rug owners who like to chase [...]

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Joe Cada on The Late Show with David Letterman (VIDEO)

Here’s the clip of 2009 WSOP Main Event champ Joe Cada on The Late Show with David Letterman last night. Cada managed to get in his Poker Stars plug, admit that he lost $100k in a day after he made the final table…and Letterman showed that poker still has a long way to go (perceptionally) by [...]

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Joe Cada on David Letterman Tonight

2009 WSOP Main Event champ Joe Cada will appear on The Late Show with David Letterman Tuesday night. Um, yeah, that’s about it. We’ll post video when it’s available. In completely unrelated news, the above video is of a hot Asian girl with big boobs in a bikini hitting golf balls (credit: With Leather). [...]

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Joe Cada Should Go Back to College

Let’s start by saying this: we like Joe Cada. He seems like a good and modest kid, embraces the responsibilities of being poker’s ambassador for the next year, has a hot girlfriend, etc. Soooo with that out of the way…Cada took to the 2+2 forum to defend his 2009 WSOP Main Event final table play, where [...]

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Poker2Nite with Joe Sebok and Scott Huff on FOX Sports

Poker2Nite, a UB time-buy half-hour news show helmed by Joe Sebok and Scott Huff, will beginning airing on FOX Sports Wednesdays at 11pm. From what we’ve seen of the show (i.e. the above clip, dug up by Pokerati), it’s got that Mike & Mike in the Morning feel, which will be something new for poker TV [...]

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Vegas Movie Chat: Royal Flushes to Toilet Flushes

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 pansof 11 pop…

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Spring Fever in Las Vegas



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…

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AVN Adult Entertainment Expo Photos

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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…

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MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris, Las Vegas’ premiers first American Dancer.

MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris, Las Vegas’ premier French sensation, recently welcomed its first American dancer to the prestigious dance troupe. Kristal D’Arc, a stage name provided by Crazy Horse Paris management, has begun to stun audiences with her sophistication and poise when dancing in the show. Since the inception of Crazy Horse in Paris in 1951 and the sister show in Las Vegas in 2001, there has never been an American dancer. D’Arc earned her position with the illustrious French cabaret…

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Kicks Off The 2009 Pool Season Saturday, March 14th.

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

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Places To Beat The Vegas Heat

Rehab Pool at Hrad Rock Caino in Vegas

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…

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The Most Glamorous Pools In Las Vegas

It wasn't long ago that vegas was dominated by toddlers wearing inflatable floatation devices and teenagers doing their splashiest cannonballs next to your rickety metal lounger. But over the last five years, Vegas resorts have created an adult oasis of glamorous pools and beach clubs that rival most of America's actual beach resorts.

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.…

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Singing an afterthought for Britney Spears

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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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Hugh Hefner says he wants Holly Madison back in The Playboy Mansion

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 to reveal Playmate of the Year in Las Vegas for first time

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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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Luxurious Life

Aria Resort Gaming License Approved

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Aria Resort at CityCenter Las Vegas
Aria Resort at CityCenter opens to the public in less than a month


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.

2-for-1 buffet at Las Vegas Hilton

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Las Vegas Hilton
Elvis stayed in the penthouse suite on the top floor of the Las Vegas Hilton


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.

Fontainebleu on auction: do we hear $51 million?

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Fontainebleu Las Vegas
Fontainebleu stands 70% complete on the Las Vegas strip


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.


Stripper Mobile Parked at Dejà Vu

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Stripper Mobile
Shop the Miracle Mile shops at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas

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.


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Stripper Mobile
A very thin pole dancer


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Stripper Mobile
Stop by the Dejà Vu and check out the truck for yourself, then go inside and check out the girls

Tallest Christmas tree to be set up at M Resort

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M Resort blimp
Will the tree be delivered by the M Resort blimp?


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 offers innovative block of 10 nights for $599

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Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Shop the Miracle Mile shops at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas


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.

Free buffet at Venetian Deep Stack tournaments

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Venetian Resort
Deep Stack Extravaganza plays on in the Venetian's elegant poker room


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.

Paris Las Vegas Welcomes the 2009 Harvest with 3rd Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration

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Beaujolais Nouveau
Paris' Eiffel Tower turns red for the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau celebration


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.

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Beaujolais Nouveau
Holly Madison to stomp grapes at the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau celebration at Paris Las Vegas on Wednesday

New Year's Fireworks return to Las Vegas rooftops

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Fireworks
2008 New Year's fireworks light up the top of the Stratosphere Tower


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.


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Fireworks
2007 New Year's fireworks from the roofs of the Strip Resorts

Stripper mobile no longer running

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Stripper Mobile
Stripper Mobile parked at the Dejà Vu gentlemen's club on Industrial Blvd in Las Vegas


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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