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The Vegas Club and the Plaza Hotel & Casinos are taking a psychedelic trip back in time 40 years this summer as part of the Fremont Street Experience’s “Summer of 69: Vegas or Bust” celebration beginning Memorial Day weekend. In addition to transforming themselves with 60s themed décor, music, employee uniforms and merchandise, the hotels are hosting several groovy promotions and giveaways commemorating the legendary year.

The Vegas Club is introducing Las Vegas’ first and only balloon exhibit beginning May 22 and continuing through Labor Day weekend. Tourists and locals alike will be blown away by this FREE exhibit celebrating the Summer of 69 anniversary inside the back of the Vegas Club. Each month during “Summer of 69: Vegas or Bust,” there will be a different themed and elaborately designed balloon entertainment spectacle on display: End of May/June is “Peace Out,” July is “Race to the Moon” and August/Beginning of September is “Bug Mania.” Children are welcome as there will be a special viewing area designated for minors.

In addition, the Vegas Club is having a replicated backdrop of a 60s VW Hippie Van for photo opportunities during the month of June.

The Plaza features the only live Bingo downtown and is already known for having the most liberal bingo coverall in Las Vegas with its regular $10,000 prize payout. For the Summer of 69 Bingo Promotion from May 22-September 7, the Plaza is going all out by nearly doubling the 52 number or less super coverall payout to a trippin $19,690 every session, every day – by far the largest offered in Las Vegas. Three cards = $1. Sessions are held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily.

During the Plaza and Vegas Club’s June Groovy Giveaway Promotion being held June 1-27, players can earn drawing entries for cash and other fantastic prizes for every 100 points earned on slot machines, natural blackjack, winning a craps proposition bet, $25 bingo buy-in, or hitting a hard “19,” “6″ or “9″ in roulette. Each Saturday in June, drawings will be held at 8 p.m. at the Plaza or Vegas Club. Drawings will be held at the Plaza on June 6th and 20th and at the Vegas Club on June 13th and 27th. Five winners will be selected with the top winner finding peace with their choice of a 3 Day/2 Night Trip for Two to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio; $1,000 Cash; or a 50-inch Plasma TV with a Woodstock DVD. The other winners will receive $250 Cash.

Guests at the Plaza and Vegas Club will really dig the inexpensive Summer of 69 $2 drink specials and $1.75 Coors Light Draft. The $2 Drink Specials include a Pina Colada featuring Bacardi Rum, Strawberry Daquiri featuring Bacardi Rum, Jack & Cola or Jack Shot, JD Washington Apple Shot, Alabama Slammer, Hawaiian Punch, Train Wreck Margarita featuring Jose Cuervo & Southern Comfort, Corona/Corona Light and a Bud/Bud Light/Bud Select.

The Plaza and Vegas Club are also featuring several Summer of 69 specialty drinks poetically named for the time for just $4 or two drinks for $6.90 including the “Free Spirit,” which is a refreshing blend of Bacardi Limon Rum with a Splash of Grenadine & Rockstar Energy Drink; “Woodstock,” which is straight to the point with Southern Comfort, Peach Schnapps and Fresh Orange Juice; “Flashback,” which is for the most daring with Smirnoff Vodka, Blue Curacao, Grenadine and Fresh Pineapple Juice; “Hendrix,” which is an eclectic mix of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, Wild Strawberry Triple Sec & Cream; “Purple Daze,” which is colorful and potent with Smirnoff Vodka, Blue Curacao, Sloe Gin & Sierra Mist; “Psychedelic Apple,” which is simply delicious with Bacardi Rum, Midori with a Splash of Rock Candy & Cranberry; and “Flower Power,” which a groovy cocktail featuring Jose Cuervo Gold, Grenadine & Pineapple Juice.

Serving outstanding Italian Californian cuisine, the newly opened Tinoco’s Kitchen inside the Vegas Club is offering a special three course meal for just $19.69 during the “Summer of 69: Vegas or Bust” celebration.

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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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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.

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