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Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, iconic among poker players for its unmatched legacy in the game, today opens a brand-new poker room to build on its tradition and history as the place that made poker famous. Binion’s new poker room features 10 tables in a contemporary setting designed to make players feel right at home while experiencing excellent service 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.
 
“There’s a certain prestige associated with Binion’s poker, but the main reason poker players stay loyal to Binion’s is that we’re always moving forward with their wants in mind,” said Glenn Casale, director of casino operations for Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel. “When we were designing the new poker room, every concept was developed based on what our players had asked for—we even got their input on what kind of chairs they would like the most. Today it’s the pleasure of everyone at Binion’s to welcome the players to a new poker room that’s everything they wanted and more.”
 
The new Binion’s poker room combines the nostalgia of the renowned Binion’s heritage with the modern direction of the game. 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, where available games are presented on electronic boards. The new room is flanked by two full-service bars featuring cocktails and video poker.
 
Binion’s new poker room is yet another step completed in a series of refurbishments to the legendary property. Since the acquisition of Binion’s by TLC Casino Enterprises in March 2008, Binion’s has opened a new race and sports book, introduced the stylish new Benny’s Bullpen Sports Bar & Cigar Lounge and revamped its beloved $1 Million Display. In keeping with Binion’s reputation for some of the most player-friendly gaming around, Binion’s has improved its odds on blackjack and craps, added new table games, reconfigured the casino floor, and is nearing one hundred percent completion to Ticket In Ticket Out technology on all slot and video poker machines. More projects are expected to come online through the end of 2008 and early 2009 including a complete remodeling of all 366 guest rooms.
 
“When all eyes are looking at Las Vegas as one of the most hard-hit targets of today’s economy, Binion’s is proud to say that our progress has stayed on track,” said Tim Lager, general manager. “To strengthen our investment going forward, Binion’s will continue to put our guests and players first by making improvements to every element of the property while preserving our nostalgic brand, such as we did with the new poker room.”
 
Players can find a live game in Binion’s new poker room 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new poker room is located in the Binion’s casino across from the $1 Million Display. Binion’s offers non-stop action and affordable buy-ins for every kind of player. Beginning November 1, players are eligible to qualify for the first Binion’s $50K Monthly Freeroll. To qualify for the $50K freeroll, players must accrue at least 25 hours of live play in the month of November or win one daily No Limit Hold’em tournament and hold a membership to Club Binion’s.
 
About Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel
Binion’s has been making Las Vegas history since 1951 when Texas gambler, Benny Binion, bought the property at 128 Fremont Street. Benny was passionate about giving players excitement, good odds and friendly service, or as he would say – Good Food. Good Whiskey. Good Gamble. Fremont Street has changed dramatically since the days of Benny Binion but his enthusiasm still remains at the historic casino and has been picked up by the current owner, TLC Casino Enterprises, who purchased the property in March 2008. Renovations to the gaming areas, public areas and all 366 hotel rooms are in progress. The property has 80,000 square feet of gaming space with 750 slot and video poker machines, 47 table games and the World Famous Poker Room

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From a dynamic dinner show to its own house band, the variety of entertainment at the Plaza Hotel & Casino has made it known as the “Entertainment Capitol of Downtown Las Vegas.”

“Las Vegas has a variety of tourists visiting with varying taste in entertainment,” said Tony Bender, vice president of marketing for the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “We have tailored a wide array of entertainment options for our guests that are looking for a great time at a great value. Some want to experience the feel of classic-Vegas dinner shows and some want to just have drinks and listen to an amazing R&B band. Our variety has proven to be a success with many sold-out shows.”

The Plaza features show successes including The Rat Pack is Back, with the best Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin impersonators, and Viva Las Vegas, the longest running afternoon show in Las Vegas history. The Rat Pack is Back captures the classic-Vegas theme. Boasting the only remaining live big band in Las Vegas, the dinner show transports the audience back to the Sand’s Copa Room and features the Lon Bronson Orchestra. The Rat Pack is Back!, performs at 7:30 p.m. nightly, except Sunday, with an additional show on Saturdays at 10 p.m. Viva Las Vegas is known for its spirited and lively dancing as well as its show-stopping vocal performances. Along with singing and dancing, the show features a variety of acts from comedy routines to enchanting magic tricks. Viva Las Vegas performs at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily except Sunday.

The Plaza recently signed The Next Movement, an R&B vocal group that has toured in Las Vegas and performed for Oprah, to be the Plaza’s official house band. The R&B group, which has been together for more than 34 years, has performed in the 70’s at the Thunderbird along side Redd Fox and has produced several musical hits. The Next Movement performs Sunday through Thursday at 8:30 p.m. inside the Aqua Lounge.

Another one-of-a-kind feature the Plaza has is the Ultra Sports Lounge under the DOME. The DOME offers a comfortable atmosphere while enjoying the most magnificent view in town of The Fremont Street Experience as well as a live betting station. The DOME compliments the Plaza’s race and sports book, which is the largest sports book in Downtown Las Vegas, and is a uniquely designed space for guests to watch their favorite sports teams. At the DOME, guests are able to have “Tailgate Parties,” in which the space can be reserved and decorated with the look of their favorite team along with great food and drinks.

For the guest who enjoys being part of the show as much as watching it, the Plaza as well as its sister property the Vegas Club Hotel & Casino has karaoke events throughout the year.

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 shows in town – the Rat Pack is Back and Viva Las Vegas; 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.

The Vegas Club, located on the Fremont Street Experience, is ideal for the leisure traveler. Walk out of your hotel room, and you’re in the middle of the excitement and energy of classic Las Vegas. The hotel features more than 400 rooms and suites, a rapid rotation of the latest, most innovative slots, video machines and table games and the Great Moments Café. Many of its amenities – pool, beauty salon, tennis courts, fitness center, etc. are provided by its next door sister property, the Plaza.

Plaza Hotel and Casino

The Vegas Club

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