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Johnny Avello, Executive Director of the Race & Sports Book at Wynn Las Vegas, has released his odds for the winners of the 2009 season of “Dancing with the Stars.”

[Please note: these odds are for entertainment purposes only and are not wagered on.]

With more than 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, Avello’s predictions are derived from a combination of odds-making formulas, researching and reading, and networking with people in the business and community. Created for entertainment purposes only, his television-show odds are continually featured on numerous television and radio programs including “Extra,” “Good Morning America,” and E! Entertainment’s “Daily Ten.”

Odds to Win Dancing With The Stars VIII Monday March 9th, 2009 at 8 PM on ABC

Dance Star                Partner                            Open          Current

David Alan Grier           Kym Johnson                    4 to 1           4 to 1

Shawn Johnson           Mark Ballas                       5 to 1           5 to 1

Chuck Wicks              Julianne Hough                   6 to 1           6 to 1

Lawrence Taylor          Edyta Sliwinska                  8 to 1           8 to 1

Ty Murray                   Chelsie Hightower              10 to 1         10 to 1

Denise Richards          Maskim Chmerkovskiy       12 to 1         12 to 1

Melissa Rycroft           Tony Dovolani                    14 to 1         14 to 1

Belinda Carlisle           Jonathan Roberts               15 to 1         15 to 1

Gilles Marini               Cheryl Burke                      18 to 1         18 to 1

Holly Madison             Dimitry Chaplan                  20 to 1         20 to 1

Steve Wozniak            Karla Smirnoff                    25 to 1        25 to 1

Lil Kim                        Derek Hough                     30 to 1        30 to 1

Steve-O                      Lacey Schwimmer              40 to 1        40 to 1

Odds produced by Johnny Avello (Director of Race & Sports Operations).

Odds are for entertainment purposes only. Odds as of 03/09/09

Wynn Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

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On Friday, March 6, Paris Hilton continued her weekend-long birthday bash at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino kicking off the night with an intimate dinner at AGO with rumored boyfriend Doug Reinhardt and 20 friends.  After everyone was seated, Reinhardt stood up and toasted Hilton saying, “Here’s to the world’s prettiest girl!”  The group followed up dinner with a visit to Wasted Space, then a few games in the Poker Lounge.  Later, Hilton and friends returned to the penthouse for bowling and late night snacks, finally calling it a night at 5 a.m.

Throughout the evening, Reinhardt and Hilton were inseparable and very affectionate, not leaving each other’s side for more than two minutes at a time. An insider says that she was very aware of where he was at all times and if he wasn’t around, she would send security to find him.

Photo credit – Erik Kabik/RETNA

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Magnificent Botanical Ox to Usher in Chinese New Year 2009

WHAT: Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens ushers in the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, with a spectacular new exhibit. The majestic centerpiece will be a 15-foot-long ox comprised of more than 10,000 living plants. The ox is the second animal in the Asian zodiac.

Just steps away, an 18-foot-tall Chinese God of Wealth and Fortune will stand amidst golden lucky coins. Visitors also will delight to discover a trio of charming, 6-foot-tall giant pandas. Made of more than 9,000 living plants, the pandas will frolic in a lush garden filled with towering bamboo.

The dramatic design found within Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens will be guided by the ancient practice of Feng Shui – the art of using surroundings to attract harmony, balance and positive life energy. Guests are invited to celebrate the Chinese New Year from January 14 through February 28.

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Information

Bellagio Resort and Casino

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Beginning January 14, Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens will celebrate the 2009 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, with a unique display filled with hidden meaning. The Conservatory’s design will be guided by the ancient practice of Feng Shui – the art of using surroundings to attract harmony, balance and positive life energy.

The dramatic centerpiece of this exhibit will be a botanical 15-foot-long ox. The magnificent creature will be found cooling off in a tranquil pond. His full coat will be comprised of more than 10,000 living Alternanthera, a low-growing herb, while his gleaming horns will be made with a golden-hued metal.

Legend has it that Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came. The second animal in the Asian zodiac, the ox serves as a symbol of prosperity. Those born in the Year of the Ox tend to be self-assured, inspirational and born leaders.

Just steps away from Bellagio’s robust ambassador, an 18-foot-tall Chinese God of Wealth and Fortune will be found amidst I-Ching coins, a traditional Chinese money symbol. Widely recognized as the strongest symbol of good fortune in China, the God of Wealth and Fortune will be flanked by two Ming Dynasty-styled dings, ancestral vessels that protect against bad luck.

Nearby, a trio of charming, 6-foot-tall giant pandas, made of more than 9,000 living plants, will frolic in a lush garden filled with towering bamboo. Considered a national treasure in China and listed as an endangered species, pandas spend at least 12 hours each day eating up to 84 pounds of bamboo.

Within Bellagio’s Conservatory, visitors also will find a zigzag bridge leading to a beautiful, wing-tipped gazebo painted a deep red lacquer with shimmering gold trim and green-tiled roofs. The color red signifies happiness while the upturned roofline will ward off evil spirits. The sharp pattern of the bridge will protect against negative energy and bad spirits. A majestic mountain, seen as a pillar between heaven and earth, will serve as a dramatic backdrop.

The teachings of Feng Shui also will be used to purposely position the flow of water into Bellagio’s Conservatory, and not away, ensuring the flow of positive energy. Visitors are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year in Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens January 14 through February 28.

Chinese New Year Facts:

· The Year of the Ox is January 26, 2009 – February 14, 2010
· People born in the Year of the Ox tend to be self-assured and inspirational

Chinese New Year Conservatory Facts:

* 15-foot-long ox comprised of 10,000 Alternanthera
* Three 6-foot-tall giant pandas comprised of Helichrysum Icicles and Hemigraphis Erect
* 18-foot-tall God of Wealth and Fortune
* I-Ching coins are traditional money symbol
* Zigzag bridges, color red and water protect against evil, ensure positive energy

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Information

Bellagio Resort and Casino

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Two female tiger sharks now rule the waters of Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.  The only tiger sharks available for viewing in the U.S., these exciting new additions can be identified by their distinct tiger-striped markings in the 1.6-million-gallon aquarium.

“We are delighted to unveil these powerful predators to our guests of Shark Reef Aquarium,” said Adrienne Rowland, the facility”s director.  “The tiger sharks demonstrate Shark Reef”s goal to raise awareness and appreciation of our world”s fascinating marine life.”

Attributing to the tiger sharks” impressive reputation are their sharp, serrated teeth, powerful jaw and insatiable, non-discriminating appetite.  These sharks have been known to consume unusual items such as license plates, tires, baseballs and other debris – earning them the moniker “garbage cans of the sea.”

Currently, Shark Reef”s two tiger sharks are more than six feet in length, and the species can reach up to 14 feet in length.  The scavengers lurk in shallow, coastal waters in tropical and temperate regions such as Hawaii and Australia. 

The tiger sharks join an impressive group of animals at Shark Reef Aquarium, a 90,560-square-foot, predator-based aquarium – the only one of its kind in North America.

Since its debut in 2000, Shark Reef Aquarium has become a must-see Las Vegas attraction and educational facility, where adults and children alike can enjoy and learn about more than 2,000 divinely dangerous animals including a rare Komodo dragon, a giant Pacific octopus, sharks, crocodiles and piranhas.

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday.  Ticket prices are $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children; children four and under are free.  Discounts are available for Nevada residents with valid ID.

Shark Reef Aquarium

Mandalay Bay

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For the third year in a row, Fright Dome, the sinister alter-ego of Circus Circus’ Adventuredome, has been named one of the top haunted attractions in the nation.

“Each year we go to the extremes andto make sure we are scarier more terrifying than the year before,” said Jason Egan, founder and owner of Fright Dome Productions. “Being recognized as one of the top haunted houses in the nation for the third consecutive year is further proof that Fright Dome features some of the most horrific and scariest attractions in the country.”

Fright Dome features a total of five haunted houses, 23 rides and attractions andwith scares around every corner., Itand has attracted more than 20,000 visitors in five days since it openinged for weekends on Friday, Oct. 3.

The attraction, in its sixth year at Circus Circus, features added three new haunted houses – HillBilly Hell, Vampire’s Bloodfeast and The HEX-MAS Nightmare, complete with falling snow. Other new features include Scare Zones with monsters and super creatures lurking in the dark, as well asand an off-the-wall stunt show starring the hosts of “Guinea Pig,” the thrill-a-minute series airing on Discovery Channel Canada that pushes human experiences to the extreme.

Other sure-to-terrify highlights include one of the only female sword-swallowers in the world, Lady Diabla, and her Xtreme Sideshow Circus featuring Stigmata – tattooed from head to toe, performing suspension acts – and Lil’ Miss Firefly – one of the world’s smallest girls, measuring in at just above two feet.

Fright Dome is open from 7 p.m. – midnight, Oct. 16 – 19, 23 – 26 and 29 – 31.

Tickets are $33.95 for a single night and can be purchased online at www.frightdome.com. Fast pass tickets are available for an additional $15 and allow express line entry for all five haunted houses. Discount coupons are available at Fright Dome sponsors’ Hollywood Video, Del Taco, Albertsons and Fright World Halloween stores.

About Fright Dome

Created from the mind of Jason Egan, Fright Dome at Circus Circus has been horrifying the masses since 2002. Each year more than 60,000 people visit this popular attraction to be scared out of their wits. Spread throughout five acres of horror, this haunted theme park features dark, fog-filled attractions complete with ghoulish and gore-clad professional actors. Not appropriate for children under 12, Fright Dome includes roaming scare monsters, high-powered strobes, multi-colored lasers and eerie sound effects. For more information, visit www.frightdome.com or call (702) 794-3939.

Adventure Dome Information

Circus Circus Hotel and Casino

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