“Boom Boom” Mancini and Mandy Kuhn won 1st place in “Dancing With the Las Vegas Stars” for their favorite cancer charity at Rain Nightclub Sunday in The Palms. Master of Ceremonies Lance Burton hosted the event. Mayor Oscar Goodman and Dana Delgado came in 5th but received accolades from the judges.
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Australian soft-rock group Air Supply quickly became a staple of early ’80s radio after their first smash hit, “Love and Other Bruises.” Performing together for more than 30 years, Air Supply will return to The Orleans Showroom May 21, 22, 23 and 24 for four 8 p.m. performances.
Englishman Graham Russell and Australian Russell Hitchcock met in 1975 while performing in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Later that year, the duo formed Air Supply and released their first smash hit and self-titled debut album, reaching gold in Australia. After opening for Rod Stewart’s tour in the United States in the late ’70s, Air Supply had an international breakthrough and signed a distribution deal with Artista Records in 1980.
Their album, Lost in Love, featured three U.S. top five singles, including the title track, which was the fastest-selling single in the world; “Every Woman in the World”; and “All Out of Love,” which hit No. 11 in the United Kingdom’s Top 40 charts. Over the next three years, Air Supply produced hit after hit, including “Just Another Woman,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Even The Nights Are Better” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts in 1983.
Producing 30 albums and more than 15 hit singles, Air Supply has become a worldwide sensation, touring in Australia, Asia, India, the United States and the Caribbean. In 2008, as the only Australian band on the list, Air Supply was named No. 83 on Billboard’s top 100 musical acts of all time.
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The Plaza Hotel & Casino has joined forces with Rattlesnake Events and Guilty Boxing to host a new monthly fight series dubbed “Punch-Out at the Plaza.” The “Punch-Out at the Plaza” series is scheduled to begin Friday, May 8, 2009 at 7 p.m. inside the Plaza Ballroom. Boasting the most competitive fights in Las Vegas, showcasing local fighters and national prospects alike, the first “Punch-Out at the Plaza” will feature World-Ranked, Jr. Middleweight Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (20-3, 9 KOs) vs Brian “The Lion” Mihtar (10-1, 9 KOs), the Undefeated, World-Ranked Lightweight Sharif “The Lion” Bogere (6-0, 3 KOs) vs the Undefeated Marcos Herrera (6-0, 1 KOs) along with four more bout cards.
“Punch-Out at the Plaza” ticket prices are just $20, $35, $55 for Ringside and $99 for VIP seating. To purchase tickets and more information, see the Plaza Players Club, or call (702) 386-2575 or visit www.plazahotelcasino.com.
“The team here at the Plaza is committed to the Plaza Boxing Series because the fans love them, and these fight cards have brought some real excitement at very reasonable prices,” said Tony Bender, vice president of marketing for the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Friends can still get together, see a great fight, have a couple of drinks and not break the bank. We are all about entertainment here at the Plaza, and we look forward to a long working relationship with Rattlesnake Events and Guilty Boxing and building a boxing franchise at the Plaza.”
The Plaza ballroom boasts a great view from all seats and offers a much more intimate atmosphere than what you typically see at a similar event held on the Las Vegas Strip.
The Plaza offers an array of innovative table games and slot machines; a new restaurant called Lombardi’s Italian Kitchen; the DOME, Las Vegas’ only ultra sports lounge; the largest race and sports book downtown; the hottest show in town – the Rat Pack is Back; free live entertainment right on the casino floor in the Aqua Lounge; the Lucky 7′s Buffet; and a host of other amenities including a roof top swimming pool and tennis courts. Guests may call (702)386-2110 or (800)634-6575 or visit www.plazahotelcasino.com for more information and/or hotel reservations.
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The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino will host the inaugural Suzie and Howard Lederer Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament benefiting the Boys and Girls Club July 1, where first place will win an unprecedented seat on NBC’s hit poker program Poker After Dark.
The tournament is open to the public and the winner will receive a $20,000 seat on the top-rated, late-night poker program, giving them the opportunity to become a television poker star and win $120,000 in cash. The $20,000 Poker After Dark seat will be donated by Full Tilt Poker.net and additional prizes will be donated by the Golden Nugget and other sponsors.
“This is a very exciting and almost unbelievable poker opportunity,” said John Colville, director of Golden Nugget poker. “To not only be able to give our tournament winner a seat on nationally televised Poker After Dark, but also be able to help raise money for these great kids, is fantastic. This is simply huge for everyone involved.”
The charity tournament festivities kick off in The Grand events center at 4 p.m. Buy-in for this tournament is $330 and will feature $200 multi re-buys and $100 add-ons. Registration for the event begins at noon July 1, or participants can register early in the Golden Nugget Poker Room.
In conjunction with the charity tournament, Suzie and Howard Lederer will also host all the fun, games and some of the best food around during their annual World Series of Barbeque. Celebrities and pro poker players alike will enjoy great food, entertainment and friendly competition, while spending some quality time with their friends away from the tables. This seventh annual party begins at 6 p.m. at The Tank, the Golden Nugget’s $30-million pool and shark aquarium, and will be capped with a special fireworks display at 10:10 p.m., immediately after the Fremont Street Experience Viva Vision lightshow. The Barbeque is open to invited guests, select media and participants who play in the Charity Poker Tournament and re-buy at least two times.
The Golden Nugget, in conjunction with its Second Annual Grand Poker Series and in support of the Suzie and Howard Lederer Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament, will also be giving away seats to the celebrity charity event. Simply buy-in to any Grand Poker Series main tournament each day at noon through June 30 and receive a chance to win a seat in the charity tournament. One seat will be given away each day.
The month-long Grand Poker Series will run June 6 through July 5 and feature daily tournaments in The Grand events center. The series will hold cash games, sit & go satellites and much more, including special tournaments for seniors and ladies. Tournament games such as Hold ‘em, Omaha, H.O.R.S.E. and Seven Card Stud, including pot limit, no limit and limit, will be held, as well as two bracelet tournaments. Registration for all Grand Poker Series events is now open. For more information on The Grand Poker Series or for a complete schedule of events, please visit www.goldennugget.com.
For more information or to register for the Suzie and Howard Lederer Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament, call 800-777-4658, ext. 8164, email poker@goldennugget.com or stop by the Golden Nugget Poker Room.
Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
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The advent of Summer brings more poker to Las Vegas than any other time of year. Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, with an unmatched poker lineage in both years and reputation, will usher in the season with the 3rd Annual Binion’s Poker Classic. Tournament play begins May 25 and culminates with a two-day No Limit Hold’em main event July 7 and 8. All-in-all, Binion’s will seat players for 45 different events over 45 straight days.
With the wide variety of games and affordable buy-ins that characterize the Binion’s Poker Classic, players of all levels are sure to find events in which to compete. The ever-popular No Limit Hold’em is the most featured, with 29 events scheduled, including Ladies Only on June 4. New to the schedule this year are Crazy Pineapple and a second H.O.R.S.E event. The Championship Event will take place July 7 and 8 and has the highest buy-in of the Poker Classic at $1,000. Some events are as little as $100 buy-ins, while most fall within $150-$300 range with three $500 events.
“The players appreciate Binion’s highly qualified staff and the very reasonable buy-ins at the Poker Classic, especially when it helps build their bankroll for World Series of Poker events,” said Brad Thomte, Binion’s tournament director. “The schedule at Binion’s is about two days ahead of the Rio, so players get a great value and a little practice at the same time.”
Generally, the buy-ins at the Binion’s Poker Classic are about one-tenth of the World Series of Poker events. Registered players in this year’s Poker Classic also will be extended a special room rate. To participate in any of the Binion’s Poker Classic events, players simply register the day of the event in which they would like to play. For No Limit Hold’em events, registration opens three hours prior to the start time. For all other games, registration opens two hours ahead of time. Last year, 8,400 people played in the Poker Classic.
About Binion’s Poker
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, iconic among poker players for its unparalleled legacy in the game, opened the brand new Hall of Fame Poker Room in October 2008. The new poker room features 10 tables in a contemporary setting and some of the best deals in the game including a max rake of $3 on all live games, $2 comps per hour of live poker play, tableside food service and special room rates. Historic photos are spaced around the room with eleven 42 and 50-inch plasma televisions for player viewing and entertainment. The Binion’s Gallery of Champions and Poker Hall of Fame are located in the upscale concierge area. In addition to live play, Binion’s offers daily poker tournaments, a monthly $50,000 Freeroll and several signature tournaments throughout the year.
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel
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Actor and comedian Pauly Shore dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort Saturday night (4.25.09). He sat in the lounge with a friend around 11:30 p.m. and enjoyed a glass of wine, accompanied with the signature rock shrimp and spice crusted big tuna. Shore then made his way over to Playboy Club with his manager and two friends. They sat at a table and drank Ketel One. He was seen taking photos with a few fans.
Also at Playboy Club was Emmy Award nominated actor Masi Oka and actor best known for his role in the hit TV series, Heroes, Milo Anthony Ventimiglia. The two partied with eight others, drank Ketel One and cranberry and joked amongst themselves for most of the night.
Wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. hung out at Playboy Club with his wife and two friends. They enjoyed a couple rounds of drinks.
On Friday night (4.24.09) N9NE Group and Palms Casino Resort welcomed new resident DJ and turntable phenom DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) at Rain Nightclub. DJ AM played into the night for a packed crowd. Recognized for being home to the legendary Paul Oakenfold and his weekly Saturday night production, “Perfecto Las Vegas,” Rain Nightclub now houses two of the largest deejay residencies in the nation under one roof with the addition of DJ AM.
Kenny Chesney was also spotted inside ghostbar Friday night joined by a group of friends at a VIP table.
Photo credit Joe Fury/N9NE Group
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The first-ever World Series of Slots™ tournament, held at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino April 17-19, welcomed 280 competitors battling head to head through eight exciting rounds, and gave away a total of $262,000 in prize money.
San Diego resident Michele Leone walked away with the $100,000 grand prize and championship bracelet for her slot victory, followed by Vera Panjanon-Wolf in second place with $15,000, Arsenio Mata in third place winning $10,000 and Lien Phan rounding out the top four with $8,000 in prize money.
Leone said that her and her husband Grant had not really thought about what they will spend the money on, only to say they “were going to relax, let the shock wear off and then make plans.” Mr. Leone added that throughout the competition he thought he was much more nervous than his wife, almost wearing the skin off his hands due to clenching his fists so much.
A guest of the hotel, Leone came to Las Vegas just for the World Series of Slots™ tournament. She said she was “intrigued by the one-on-one competition.” So were many, based on the larger-than-expected attendance at the event.
“A World Series of Slots has never been done before, and players from all over loved the head-to-head challenge,” said Tilman Fertitta, chief executive officer of the Golden Nugget. “This event was a huge success that we’re sure to repeat in the future.”
In addition to the big-money top prizes, players not advancing past the first round were eligible for a special $10,000 Bonus Tournament, where each guest played one 20-minute session. Robert Aiu, of Hawaii, won the $10,000 winner-take-all prize pool by hitting triple red sevens in the last five seconds of play, moving his score to the top for the bonus win.
Cash prizes were awarded for advancing through each round. Participants won $500 for advancing to round two, then an additional $150 for each round, thereafter. Players not advancing to round two received $200, as well as the entry into the bonus tournament. The top four winners received all round-advance winnings plus an additional $8,000 for fourth place, $10,000 for third place, $15,000 for second place and $100,000 for the Grand Prize winner, plus the championship bracelet.
World Series of Slots™ Prize Structure
1st Place $100,000 + All Round Advance prizes AND championship bracelet
2nd Place $15,000 + All Round Advance Prizes
3rd Place $10,000 + All Round Advance Prizes
4th Place $ 8,000 + All Round Advance Prizes
5th-8th Place $1,100 in Round Advance Prizes
9th-17th Place $950 in Round Advance Prizes
18th-35th Place $800 in Round Advance Prizes
36th-70th Place $650 in Round Advance Prizes
71st-140th Place $500 in Round Advance Prizes
141st+ Place $200 PLUS entry into the $10,000 “Winner-Take-All” Bonus Tournament
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The Cannery Casino & Hotel will feature a four-course Sunday brunch at Waverly’s Steakhouse, a Mother’s Day dinner menu at Vino’s Italian Ristorante and a Champagne Mother’s Day Brunch at the Cannery Row Buffet on Sunday, May 10. Cannery Row Buffet will supply a free T-shirt to all mothers, while supplies last. For reservations, please call (702) 507-5700.
Waverly’s Steakhouse Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25.99
Four Course Menu includes:
Platter of Assorted Starters
Chopped Salad, Marinated Jumbo Shrimp, Gourmet Cheese Spread, Bagel Chips and Marinated Vegetables
Choice of Soup served Tableside
Country-Style Chicken Soup or Lobster Bisque
Choice of Entrée
Meat Lover’s Breakfast – Three Eggs, Thick Peppered Bacon, Homemade Sausage Patty, Ham Steak and Fresh Corned Beef Hash, Served with a Toasted Bagel and Hash Browns
Seafood Egg White Omelet – Open-Faced Omelet with Crab, Shrimp, Lobster and Fresh Spinach, Served with Sliced Tomatoes and a Toasted Bagel
New Orleans Smoke Meat Combo – BBQ Ribs, Sausage, Chicken, Brisket and Shrimp, Smoked to Perfection, Served with Sauce on the Side, a Double Stuffed Baked Potato and a Corn Muffin
Shrimp Scampi Style – Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp, Served with Scampi Style Sauce Over a Bed of Rice
Fresh Halibut – Grilled Halibut with a Fresh Fruit Chutney Over Citrus Jasmine Rice
Asian Brick Chicken – Boneless Chicken Marinated with Soy Sauce and Ginger, Topped with an Asian Scallion Sauce, Served with Jasmine Rice and Marinated Cucumber Salad
Beef Tenderloin Benedict – Waverly’s Version of this Traditional Favorite includes Grilled Beef Tenderloins Served on a Toasted Bagel with Fried Eggs and Béarnaise Sauce on a Bed of Hash Browns
Rib Eye Steak and Eggs – Three Eggs and the Perfect Rib Eye Served with a Toasted Bagel and Hash Browns
Seafood Crepes – Crab, Shrimp and Lobster Crepes with Lobster Cream Sauce, Served with Mandarin Pasta Salad
Broiled Lamb Chops – A Waverly’s Favorite, Served with a Double Stuffed Baked Potato and French Green Beans **Add an $8 surcharge for this item
King Crab Legs – Precut and Steamed, Served with a Double Stuffed Baked Potato and French Green Beans ***Add a $10 surcharge for this item
Dessert Buffet – Chocolate Fountain, S’mores, Homemade Cupcakes, Mini Danishes, Cannoli, Cheesecake and Fresh Fruit
Vino’s Italian Ristorante 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $21.99
Mother’s Day Dinner includes:
Seafood Stuffed Mushroom – Mushroom Stuffed with Lobster, Shrimp, Fresh Herbs and Boursin Cheese
Chicken Cannelloni – Fresh Pasta Rolled with Roasted Chicken and Spinach, Baked in a Rich Truffle Cream Sauce
Zeppoli – Classic Ricotta Fritters Served with Powdered Sugar and an Espresso Crème Anglaise
Served with House Salad, Bread Basket and a Glass of Chardonnay
Cannery Row Buffet
Champagne Mother’s Day Brunch 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. $14.99 Adults, $10.99 Children
**All mothers to receive free T-shirt while supplies last
-Complete Salad Bar-
-Chilled Seafood-
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
Cocktail Shrimp
-Carving Station-
Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Maple Glazed Ham
Roast Turkey
-Specialty Entrees-
Steak Forestierre
Bamboo Salmon
Polynesian Pork Ribs
Shrimp Scampi with Penne
Shrimp and Pasta Fra Diavolo
Cioppino
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Cured and Smoked Gravlax
- Breakfast Specialties-
Apple Crepes
Waffles
French toast
Cheese Blintz
Omelets Made to Order
Smoothies
-Assorted Desserts and Champagne-
*Complete American, BBQ, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Salad Bar and Dessert Stations
*Includes Full Breakfast Selection with Omelets Made to Order
Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC, owns and operates the Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las Vegas; the Rampart Casino within the Resort in Summerlin, also home of the J.W. Marriott Resort; and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel. The company also owns and operates the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County, PA. Cannery Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5300. The specific property websites are as follows: Cannery Casino & Hotel and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel, www.cannerycasinos.com; Rampart Casino, www.rampartcasino.com. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino can be reached at (724) 503-1200, (877) 824-5050, or by visiting www.meadowsgaming.com.
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This weekend was a major milestone for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas! With the grand opening of the new JOINT (including performances by The Killers, Avenged Sevenfold and Paul McCartney), the grand opening of Carey Hart’s Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co. and the season opening of Rehab (including a performance from Snoop Dogg), the property was buzzing with capacity crowds and celebrity cameos throughout the weekend. Below is a recap of the events and celebs that came to party at the HRH:
Friday: The Killers at The Joint
The Vegas hometown band, The Killers, de-Flowered the New Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to a sold out show of 4,000 fans. Owen Wilson and Stephen Dorff caught the performance from a studio suite and were ushered backstage post show to meet the band. Also spotted, motocross star Carey Hart, Andre Agassi and wife Steffi Graff who were also spotted pre show dining at Rare 120, the new Dolce Group restaurant at the Hard Rock
Saturday: Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co. opening and Avenged Sevenfold at The Joint
Carey Hart opened the doors to his famed Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co with friends Benji Madden and members of Avenged Sevenfold on hand to support. TV host Sal Masekela was first to go under the needle, as he got a tattoo on camera for his show the Daily 10. Later that evening Hart, Madden and company set up shop in the Joint to watch fan favorites Avenged Sevenfold played the last show of their nearly 2 year tour to another sold out house. The crowd energy shot through the new venue with all the right elements of a true rock show including pyro effects, fireworks, mosh pits and crowd surfing. Rock legend Vinnie Paul from Pantera was spotted taking in the action. After the show, everyone joined Hart in his rock club Wasted Space for a late night after party.
Sunday: Rehab Season Opening Day with a performance from Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg set off the 6th season of Rehab, the world famous Sunday pool party at the Hard Rock with over 3,000 people in attendance – Celebrity partiers included: New Orleans Saints Reggie Bush and Sedrick Ellis, Brody Jenner and adult film star Mary Carey. Benji Madden was spotted chilling in Carey Hart’s cabana along with M. Shadows and The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold.
Sunday: Paul McCartney show
Paul opened with “Drive My Car” and played for more than two hours to a sold-out house, before getting back onstage for two encores. Fans were so excited to see him they starting lining up outside the Joint at midnight and were frantically searching for copies of the Hard Rock Hotel’s in-house magazine HRH, which featured Paul McCartney on the cover and one of the only magazine interviews McCartney granted – sure to be a collector’s item!
Celeb McCartney fans included: Donald Trump; David Spade – spotted dining at Dolce Group’s new restaurant, Rare 120, at the hotel before the show; Donny Osmond; NASCAR driver Robbie Gordon – also tasting some of Rare 120′s signature dishes before the show, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff all came to listen to the Macca.
Photo Credit – Erik Kabik/Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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George Wallace welcomes stand-up comedian David Brenner as his opening act for the next two weeks. Brenner’s career in comedy began with a national appearance on “The Tonight Show” and took off from there.
His act, which is based on current events and political commentary, has landed him features on MSNBC, CNN and FOX. Prior to his career in comedy Brenner spent his time writing, producing and directing over 115 television documentaries, which earned him numerous awards, including an Emmy. He has been featured in four HBO specials including, “David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance,” which was one of HBO’s highest rated specials. A true comedy veteran, Brenner has made more appearances on “The Tonight Show” than any other guest, with his current count at 158.
George Wallace is in his fifth year as a headliner at the Flamingo Las Vegas and has packed the showroom every night with thousands of laughing fans. Best known for his “Yo Mama” jokes and his infamous “I Be Thinkin’” lines, Wallace creates a one-on-one atmosphere with his audiences, including them in the show and giving away a multitude of prizes during each performance. George Wallace performs at 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at The Flamingo Hotel & Casino. All ages are welcome.
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