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Riviera Las Vegas Files Chapter 11

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Riviera Holdings Corp., owner of casinos in Las Vegas and subsidiaries Riviera Operating Corp, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Monday.

The Recession is putting a squeeze on the Riviera and its assets are worth less than its liability.

The Riviera will continue its operation uninterrupted.

Riviera attorneys wrote: “Debtors were faced with declining hotel and casino revenues based on reduced consumer spending, a tightening credit market, and an overall weakening economy.

Riviera Holdings said it lost $4.5 million in the first quarter, amounting to 36 cents per share, compared to a year-ago quarter of $1 million or 8 cents per share.

We hope the Riviera can hold on.

Celine Signs New 3-Year Contract with Colosseum

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Celine Dion announced that she will be returning to Las Vegas in March 2011 to begin a three year return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The brand-new show designed exclusively for The Colosseum will premiere on March 15, 2011 and features 31 musicians, consisting of a full orchestra and band. The show’s concept will be one-of-a-kind, centered on capturing the romance of classic Hollywood movies and performed with a stunning visual presentation. Tickets for the first 54 performances from March 15 through August 14, 2011 will go on sale Friday, February 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. PST.

“I’m coming back home to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and I’m very excited about it,” said Celine. “With the orchestra and the band we’re going to be able to perform our songs like never before. The repertoire is going to be extraordinary…a mix of timeless Hollywood classics, along with all the favorites that my fans like to hear me sing. It’s going to be a very beautiful show, and I think we’ll be raising the bar higher than we’ve ever done before. There’ll be some truly wonderful moments……I can’t wait!”

“AEG is excited about the return of the Female Artist of the Decade,” said John Meglen, President and co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West. “Celine’s impact on the entertainment standard in Las Vegas is the bar all others compare to. We look forward to her return to The Colosseum. We are excited about continuing our success with Caesars Palace and are optimistic on the future of Las Vegas.”
“Caesars Palace is thrilled to welcome Celine’s fans from all over the world,” said Gary Selesner, president of the famed resort. “I can’t overstate the excitement among our team members, guests and partners, all of whom consider Celine and her husband Rene special members of the Caesars Palace family.”

After five consecutive years of sold-out shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Celine embarked on a year-long worldwide tour in 2008-2009, Following the conclusion of the tour, she took a year off for family time. Celine is preparing for her triumphant return to Las Vegas in 2011.

Tickets for Celine Dion’s new Las Vegas show can be purchased by calling 877-4CELINE (423-5463), or by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com keyword “Celine Dion.” Prices range from $55 – $250, not including taxes and fees. VIP ticket packages will also be available on Ticketmaster. Tickets may also be purchased at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For groups of 20 or more, call 702-731-7208.

For additional show and ticket information, visit www.celineinvegas.com or follow updates from The Colosseum on Twitter.

Vince Neil Ink at The Rio

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Vince Neil at The Rio. VNI at the Rio is Motley Crue’s frontmans second tattoo studio. It is locate at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The Studio is 2800 sq. ft., decorated with Motorcycles built by Counts Kustoms, leather couches and granite counter tops. There is also a shop with VNI, Motley Crue, Vince Neil and Counts Motorcycles merchandise.

Skip the gift shops, this is the place to be when you want your Vegas trip to be remembered for life.

VNI artists include: Jerome Swanson, Twigg Sparks and Josh Petty from Inked.

Vince Neil Ink Tattoo Shop @ The Rio
Open daily from 11 am to 1 am, walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 702-221-2543 or visit their website, http://www.vnivegas.com.

Justin Timberlake Charity Golf Tournament

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Justin Timberlake’s Charity Golf Tournament Professional competition round starts today. This is event is for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Justin puts on a great event and everyone should attend.

Go to: Justin Timberlake’s Charity Golf Tournament to find out more.

This Year’s Tournament
Dates: October 11-18, 2009
Player Field: 132 PGA TOUR Professionals
Course: TPC Summerlin

Course Information: The par-72, 7223 yard TPC Summerlin course was designed by Bobby Weed and player consultant Fuzzy Zoeller, TPC Summerlin has been honored by Golf Digest as one of “America’s Best” golf courses, and the course ranks as one of the “Top 100 Modern Golf Courses in the United States”.

Format: 72 hole stroke play
Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children
Purse: $4.2 million
Winner’s Share: $756,000

Garth Brooks to Perform at the Wynn

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Garth Brooks is coming out of retirement to perform at the Wynn Las Vegas for an extended period of time. Garth Brooks at the Wynn has been rumored for some time. Garth has been retired since 2000, to spend more time with his children.

Garth Brooks beat Steve Wynn to the punch with the announcement that he would be staring at the Wynn. Steve Wynn had a press conference scheduled for later today.

The Encore Theater at the Wynn has been mostly empty since the Death of Danny Gans in May.

Bob Stupak Dies at the age of 67

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Bob Stupak, best known for building the Stratosphere, passed away at age 67 from Lukemia.

Stupak was a Vegas icon who loved publicity. In 1989 he placed a $1 million Bet on the Super Bowl and won. Bob was also very charitable, when it came to the city of Las Vegas.

The Stratosphere will be one of Bob’s legacies. I remember when the news broke that the Stratosphere’s one leg was shorter than the other and it would cost millions to fix. Bob, was determined to see his dream of the Stratorsphere come true and leveraged some of the casino to have it fixed so progress could continue.

What happens in, Vegas Stays in Vegas

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Finally, the Tourism leaders drop their new themes and went back to something that works. We didn’t like it when it changed the first time.

Remember back in the 90’s, “Las Vegas is the number one Family Destination” (Clark Griswald) Family? “We don’t need no stinkin family”. Leave the kids at home.

Some of the Old themes were:Vegas Right Now, Crazy Times call for crazy fun”
I did like “Vegas Calling” with Don Rickles.

Hard Rock Hotel Fire

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There is vulgar language in the YouTube post (NSFW)

Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas had a small fire due to an air conditioning unit on the second floor overheating in a wall being built. Heavy Smoke alerted security and guests, there were no smoke detectors/alarms in the new construction area.

The evacuation lasted for two hours, can’t be too safe. I hope the guests got free drink coupons.

There were no serious injuries, but one hotel swcuity staff went to the hospital due to smote inhalation, we hope it is not Deebo from Rehab.

The fire interupted everything from the opening day of the NFL at the sportsbook to the Rehab pool party.

The first five floors suffered from smoke and water damage.

NFL in Vegas Brings in Money

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Sunday was the official kick-off to the NFL Season (Thrusday Night didn’t count).

(repost from Lasvegas Now)
LAS VEGAS, Nv — Sunday was the official kick off to the NFL season and that’s bringing in a lot of money for Las Vegas sports books.

The economy is getting a big boost thanks to Americans loving football. The Hilton Sports Book, which has been slow all summer, was packed Sunday.

“We might have found the only thing that is recession proof and that’s the NFL,” said Jay Kornegay. Hilton Sports Book Executive Director Jay Kornegay admits he was surprised to see a packed house. As with everything these days, he figured betting on football would take a hit because of the economy, but Sunday proved that theory wrong.

On average, folks are betting anywhere from $50 to $100. But some are dropping cash in the five digits.

“I was very surprised this morning when I got in here at 9 o’ clock there was a line 10-15 deep at the minimum $1000 bets,” said Frank Nein. Nein, a diehard football fan just like the others who showed up Sunday morning, say they wouldn’t miss the start of the season for anything. And betting makes it all that more interesting to watch.

“Las Vegas benefits from the football season including taxi cab drivers, bartenders, restaurants everyone benefits from the NFL,” said Kornegay. This is the second busiest weekend for sports book following Super bowl Sunday.

Sapphire at the Rio Arrests

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On July 25th 8 people were arrested for either solicitation of prostitution and/or Posession of narcotics/paraphernailia.

“The eight peopl charged by the district attorney’s office with soliciting prostitution: Jennah Lieboff, Melissa Cortney Essmaker, Galiana Slavshea Georgieva, Elizabeth Alma Corbin, Tobi Jean Sorenson (two counts) and Inna Kokin (two counts). Other charges include those against Erica Faye Hefley and Victor Manuel Camarillo, who were charged with sale of cocaine, conspiracy to violate the Uniform Controlled Substance Act and possession of cocaine with the intent to sell.” (Las Vegas sun)

Two of the women, Phoenix Kuzara (soliciting prostitution) and Brooke Firks (obstructing a public officer), will not be charged due to insufficient evidence.

No Charges have been filed against the Rio or Sapphire Gentlemen’s club. The Nevada Gaming Control Board was unable to comment.

Other Undercover operations between LV Metro and the Nevada Gaming continue to happen around Vegas pools