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Cabo Wabo Cantina at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino will host a UFC Live: Marquardt vs. Story viewing party on Sunday, June 26. The highly anticipated bout will feature American fighters, Nate Marquardt and Rick Story, as they fight it out live from Pittsburgh.

Admission is free and includes access inside Cabo Wabo’s viewing party where UFC enthusiasts will witness the main fight along with all other Main Card fights. Shown on 10 high definition screens throughout the restaurant, guests can watch the fights from the best seats on the Strip while enjoying killer margaritas and tasty Mexican fare.

Doors open at 5 p.m. to view the event live, and also includes all bouts leading up to the main event. For more information or to reserve a seat, guests may contact Cabo Wabo Cantina at 702.385.2226 or visit www.cabowabocantina.com.

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Rí Rá Las Vegas inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place is the go-to destination for fans looking to catch the action of the 2011 Women’s Soccer World Cup.

The popular Irish pub will broadcast World Cup games live from Germany in their entirety. The U.S. Women’s National Team is looking to return home with soccer’s greatest prize for the first time since their dramatic victory in 1999. Since then, the world’s top-ranked women’s team has finished in third place at the past two World Cup championships.

A full schedule of the 2011 Women’s Soccer World Cup games airing at Rí Rá Las Vegas can be seen below
Group A:

Sunday, June 26 – Germany vs. Canada at 9 a.m.

Thursday, June 30 – Canada vs. France at 9 a.m.

Thursday, June 30 – Germany vs. Nigeria at 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday, July 5 – France vs. Germany at 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday July, 5 – Canada vs. Nigeria at 11:45 a.m.

Group B

Monday, June 27 – Mexico vs. England at 9 a.m.

Friday, July 1 – New Zealand vs. England at 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, July 5 – England vs. Japan at 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, July 5 – New Zealand vs. Mexico at 9:15 a.m.

Group C

Tuesday, June 28 – U.S.A. vs.  Korea DPR at 9:15 a.m.

Saturday, July 2 – U.S.A. vs. Colombia at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, July 6 – Sweden vs.  U.S.A. at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, July 6 – Korea DPR vs. Colombia at 11:45 a.m.

Group D

Wednesday, June 29 – Brazil vs. Australia at 9:15 a.m.

Sunday, July 3 – Brazil vs. Norway at 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday, July 6 – Eq. Guinea vs. Brazil at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, July 6 – Australia vs. Norway at 9 a.m.

Quarterfinals:

Saturday, July 9 – Quarterfinal 1 1B vs. 2A at 9 a.m.

Saturday, July 9 – Quarterfinal 2 1A vs. 2B at 11:45 a.m.

Sunday, July 10 – Quarterfinal 4 1D vs. 2C at 8:30 a.m.

Semifinals:

Wednesday, July 13 – Semifinal 1 at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, July 13 – Semifinal 2 at 11:45 a.m.

Medal Rounds:

Saturday, July 16 – Third Place Match at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 17 – World Cup Final at 11:45 a.m.

About Rí Rá Las Vegas

Crafted in the warm pub style of 19th century Ireland, Rí Rá Las Vegas is inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.  The authentic Irish pub features a multitude of artifacts carefully restored in Wicklow, Ireland and shipped to their new home in Las Vegas.  Rí Rá Las Vegas contains an authentic Victorian Shop bar that began its life in Ireland in the 1880s, a whiskey bar adorned with an original glazed jewelry cabinet from 1900, an oak floor from a whiskey distillery and an 8-foot-tall, 500-pound carved plaster statue of St. Patrick dating back to 1850.  The pub hosts live entertainment seven nights a week in a music room constructed with artifacts dating back to 1890 from the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland. On the weekends, guests can kick back at Rí Rá Live, where every Friday and Saturday at 11:30 p.m. the best bands in town will take the pub’s stage.  Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Las Vegas owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Las Vegas is the 12th pub the trio has opened in the U.S.

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Memorabilia International inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino hosts a series of meet-and-greets with former Olympic and world heavyweight boxing champion Smokin’ Joe Frazier from 1 to 4 p.m. June 3-9.  Frazier will be available to meet fans, take pictures and sign autographs. Fans must purchase memorabilia for Frazier to sign, which includes 8×10 photos ($79), 16×20 photos ($99) and boxing gloves ($119).  Photo opportunities are free with any paid purchase. For additional information, call Memorabilia International at (702) 476-615

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Cabo Wabo Cantina will host UFC 129 live from Toronto, Saturday, April 30. The first-ever fight in Ontario will feature the Welterweight Championship bout between Georges St-Pierre and American, Jake Shields.

Expected by UFC.com to be the largest event in history, the fight will also feature the Featherweight Championship bout between Jose Aldo and Mark Hominick. Admission is $20 and includes access inside Cabo Wabo’s viewing party where UFC fans can catch the featured matchups along with all other main card fights. Shown on multiple high-definition television screens throughout the restaurant and bar, guests can watch the fights from the best seats on the Strip while enjoying killer margaritas and tasty Mexican fare.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and include the showing of all matches leading up to the main event. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Cabo Wabo Cantina at 702.385.2226 or visit www.cabowabocantina.com.

Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue Cabo Wabo Cantina combines the laid back beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. Blending coastal Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, the menu offers a tantalizing mix of flavorful food, killer margaritas, and an awesome venue where it is never uncommon to catch the red rocker himself jamming out with a live set on stage. Cabo Wabo Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m., with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. until close. For more information about Cabo Wabo Cantina, call 702.385.2226

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Lagasse’s Stadium at The Palazzo plays host to the most die-hard of college basketball fans during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. One-of-a-kind stadium seating allows guests to comfortably lounge while watching the back-to-back tournament action on one of more than 100 flat screen televisions.

Guests can enjoy the games like never before with pocketcasino in-running while enjoying Emeril’s famous game time eats. The sports fans’ mecca is located on the lower level of The Palazzo Las Vegas. For reservations, please call 702.607.2665.

Photo credit: IS Photography/ Images of Vegas

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Watch the NCAA Tournament Games in the Piazza Lounge at Tuscany Suites & Casino beginning March 17.

1/2 price Domestic Beer

Daily Drawings for merchandise and free slot play.

When the games are on, the Lounge is open.

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This year, forget the stands and head to Vegas for the ultimate March Madness viewing party. As college basketball dominates the airwaves and thousands of fans cheer on their favorite teams, pull up a seat at

one of these MGM Resorts venues’ and let incredible sports grub and drink specials help you forget those bracket-busting wildcard wins from the start of the tournament all the way through The Final Four.

ARIA Resort & Casino

• SKYBOX Sports Bar and Grill – Adjacent to the Sports Book at ARIA Resort & Casino, SKYBOX gets “nothing but net” with its March Madness menu and 23 high-definition screens. March 17 – 20 SKYBOX will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. – noon to accommodate early-rising fans. In the afternoon and evening patrons can enjoy game day favorites like Big Game Wings, Pull Pork Sliders and the acclaimed Firecracker Burger which features the Bhut Jolokia chili pepper, rated one of the world’s hottest chili peppers. Wash it all down with one of 12 beers on tap. Or, take advantage of SKYBOX To Go and enjoy your grub within ARIA’s state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot Race & Sports Book with 90 high-definition TVs.

Vdara Hotel & Spa

• Bar Vdara – For a smoke-free environment and an abundance of delicious cocktails, Bar Vdara is the perfect game-day destination. With multiple TVs to watch the tournament and signature sips such as The Black Dragon, featuring Bacardi Dragon Berry rum, blackberries, fresh mint, lime juice and pure cane syrup, it’s the ideal spot for fans seeking a more low-key viewing experience.

MGM Grand

MGM Grand Race and Sports Book – Overlooking the lower level of MGM Grand’s sports book are four private Skyboxes. A first in the industry, these private enclosures are equipped for up to 10 guests and come complete with plasma TVs, surround-sound and a CD system. Grab a sandwich from Stage Deli next door and nosh on Pastrami and Corned Beef delivered directly from the East Coast as you watch the game.

Mandalay Bay

Border Grill – Watch and cheer on your favorite team with gourmet Mexican cuisine and drink specials at Mandalay Bay’s Border Grill. Start the party with $5 margaritas and $3 beers as you savor delicious classics like Queso Fundido and Carne Asada Quesadillas.

The Mirage

• The Mirage Race & Sports Book – With more than 10,000 square feet of big-screen action, The Mirage invites guests to sit back in style and comfort as the brilliant expanse of projection screens transports them to the center of the basketball action. Straight from Seventh Avenue in Midtown New York City, Carnegie Deli offers to-go options for hungry fans, including the famous Gargantuan Combos, such as The Beef Encounter: triple-decker roast beef, chopped liver and sliced onion.

Monte Carlo

• The Pub at Monte Carlo – The Pub at Monte Carlo scores a rare four-point-play with more than 30 TVs, its own version of the Jumbotron, seriously good pub grub, and hundreds of drinks to choose from. An extensive selection of 89 distinctive beers on tap and 121 bottled beers includes an international variety of ales, lagers and stouts. If beer’s not your ideal game-day fuel, tip off with a Grown-Up Milkshake; then indulge in a mouthwatering burger, like The Hangover Cure: The Pub Burger (featuring their secret sauce) topped with a fried egg.

New York-New York

• The Sporting House Bar & Grill – The Screening Room at this New York-New York venue will broadcast games on two 16-foot, high-definition screens, a dozen 36-inch, high-definition video monitors and individual monitors at every table. Bring your friends on extended hours for game days and order Fried Zucchini Sticks or a Portobello Philly with onions, peppers and smoked Gouda on a hoagie while cheering on your top teams to victory! Don’t worry about missing a second of the action – additional TVs are in both the men’s and ladies’ restrooms. Post-game, visit the All-Star Arcade where more than 10,000 square feet of interactive and competitive sports-themed attractions await.

Luxor

• Backstage Deli – For courtside favorites, Backstage Deli is serving up a Large Soft Pretzel with cheese sauce for $2; and BBQ Chicken Sliders(3) with cheddar cheese, sautéed onions and kettle chips for $8.99. After you’ve ordered, head next door to Luxor’s smoke-free Race & Sports Book to scream for your favorite team!

Luxor Drink Specials – Throughout the property, Luxor will accommodate thirsty fans by offering discount beer buckets and specially priced specialty vodka drinks on game days.

• Pyramid Café – Pyramid Café at Luxor will go for the half-court shot with Filet and Eggs with hash browns and toast; and a Monster Appetizer Platter featuring Breaded Ravioli with marinara sauce, Buffalo Shrimp, BBQ Wings and Onion Rings with salsa-ranch dressing. Both are available for $13.99 throughout March Madness.

• TENDER Steak & Seafood – TENDER is offering delicious food specials in its lounge, including Oyster Shooters with Skyy vodka for $3, a Kobe Meatloaf Slider with truffled onion for $4 and Short-Rib Ravioli with plum-tomato horseradish marinara for $8 – a real slam dunk.

Excalibur

Excalibur Drink Specials – Excalibur will offer its own game – Beer Pong – in the Race & Sports Book, as well as $20 pitchers during the basketball games. Property lounges such as Octane, The Lounge and Jester join the madness with $25 Domestic Beer Buckets and $5 Skyy Vodka cocktail specials. All have TVs to view the action, including drop-down screens at Octane and The Lounge.

MGM Resorts’ Race & Sports Books

• Throughout Las Vegas, some of the best spots to catch the NCAA madness are MGM Resorts’ race and sports books, with tons of TVs and comfortable seating. ARIA Resort & Casino, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus each have books that will transport you to the center of the action – but make sure to show up early, as seating will be in high demand.

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Just 45 minutes north of Las Vegas, The Chase is the first golf club in a Jack Nicklaus designed course. The course plays to par and ranges from 5,349 yards from forward tees to 7,471 yards from championship tees. Eleven lakes come into play.

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Welcome to the premiere edition of Let’s Bet!

In today’s show, host Scott Pritchard and co-host Jacob Cannon decide on where the smart money should go for this Sunday’s Super Bowl. We take “sides”, look “over and under” and accept a non-hooker “proposition”.

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McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino believes the biggest sports day of the year shouldn’t be limited to only 24 hours of fun. Saturday, February 5, the rowdy restaurant and saloon will kick off the football weekend with a “Big Game Tailgate Party” hosted by four UFC fighters.

The Big Game Tailgate Party, hosted by UFC fighters John Gunderson, John Alessio, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and Gabe “Godzilla” Ruediger will prove that tailgating is just as important as the actual game. In true tailgate tradition, McFadden’s will roll out the beer pong and flip cup tables to get the party started. From 8 p.m. until 10 pm., fanatics will enjoy a pregame open bar for only $15. Guests can keep the unlimited drinking going from 10 p.m. until midnight for $15 for ladies and $25 for guys. Other specials include beer bongs and keg stands for only $2, guests can buy two Jameson shots and get the third free and cherry and grape bombs are $5.

McFadden’s presents nightly specials including: Laid Back Mondays, Ultimate Karaoke Tuesdays, Wasted Wednesdays, Beerfest Thursdays, Guest DJ Fridays and ‘The Party’ Open Bar Saturdays. McFadden’s gorgeous Lucky Charms and jovial Ministers of Hospitality ensure everyone has fun, whether they’re there to watch the game, throw back a few drinks, play beer pong, or simply enjoy a bite to eat. Best known for its beers and libations, McFadden’s offers a full bar featuring dozens of favorite draught beers, 90-ounce fishbowl cocktails and frozen drinks.

McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon is open from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. until 4 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. until 2 a.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 702.270.6200

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