Vegas Golfing With a Twist–The Swingers Club

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

On August 24, the mini-golf and Las Vegas bar scenes will collide, with The Swingers Club set to open in the renovated Plaza hotel, giving us another excellent place to stay and play in Vegas. A nine-hole Vegas-themed miniature golf course will be the focal point of the bar, as well as dueling pianos placed on the floor to encourage the camaraderie associated with both Vegas bars and golf. Owner and manager Anthony Cools, a local hypnotist and show producer, is looking to create an “inviting atmosphere where people can just relax and have fun,” and will do so with a schedule that includes the bar and mini-golf course (11 AM-4 PM), live music (7-9 PM), dueling pianos (9 PM-2 AM), a DJ, and a glow-in-the-dark disco golf course in the later hours (2 AM-4 AM).

A soft opening is scheduled for August 24 to coincide with the casino’s opening, with an official grand opening schedule for Labor Day weekend. Interested in checking out Cools’ hypnotism show in Las Vegas? CLICK HERE.

MGM Grand Las Vegas Plans Huge Two-Day Concert

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin

Get ready! On September 23-24, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. will host a two-day concert extravaganza with featured acts Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas, and Jennifer Lopez at the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena. The occasion? CCE is revamping its iheartradio application to compete with Pandora. With a concert like this, it is a good idea to head to the MGM Grand in Vegas if you like the lineup. We even have a promo code for you if you book one of MGM Grand’s Premium Suites that includes nightly access for two at Studio 54 or Tabu: MKT312 (Expires 1/31/12).

2011 World Series of Poker Las Vegas Buy-Ins Boost Record Event

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

All-time participation and prize pool event records were shattered this year as 6,865 Main Event participants, the third-largest turnout in the 42-year history of the World Series of Poker. The players created a prize pool of $64.5 million for the Main Event, which is the No Limit Hold ‘Em World Championship. Attendance was expected to be down with new online gambling regulations perhaps cutting into the action. This was not the case, however, as huge groups turned out to the Rio to get their shot at millions. If you have WSOP dreams, try our How to Play Poker link to get started on the path to super stardom.

Want to watch all the action through July 19? Discounts at the Rio can be found HERE.

Hash House A Go Go to Open Las Vegas Restaurant at the Plaza

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

Looking for food you won’t get anywhere else? Look no further than Hash House A Go Go, known for its “twisted farm food” such as duck mac n cheese, the Kokomo (pictured above), roasted market butternut squash, and even World Famous Griddled Meatloaf with smoked mozzarella. There is a diverse menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner sure to leave no one disappointed. This will be Hash House’s fourth location, and is expected to open by September 1 to hotel guests, with the newly-renovated Plaza Hotel hosting a soft opening on August 24. Hash House A Go Go also has locations at Imperial Palace, M Resort, and at Sahara Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard. If you desire a unique dining experience in Sin City, this is the place for you! For more information, check out Hash House A Go Go’s site.

Hell’s Kitchen Chef Ramsay Set to Open New Las Vegas Restaurant

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

(photo-Erik Kabik, photo-Robin Leach) Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay will be taking his talents to Las Vegas and enjoy a permanent presence there, with a brand new restaurant set to open on the Strip. This will coincide with the premiere of the 9th season of Hell’s Kitchen and will be his first restaurant in Las Vegas. Ramsay, who has earned worldwide fame and recognition through shows such as Hell’s Kitchen, Masterchef, and Kitchen Nightmares, will bring his own personal flavor and entertainment to Las Vegas and The Strip, along with the television cameras, starting July 19. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Get Down and Dirty with the New Vegas Theme Park

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

(Courtesy Andrew Tarantola) Las Vegas has always enabled folks to live their dreams (if only for a short time). If operating heavy equipment happens to be one of those dreams, Vegas’ newest attraction has you covered. Dig This provides the opportunity drive one of five heavy duty earth-movers, including a pair of Caterpillar D5 track-type bulldozers and three Caterpillar 315CL hydraulic excavators. For $400, anyone over the age of 14 can rent these beasts for a three-hour session around the Dig This lot after a thorough 30 minute safety briefing. All machines are equipped with safety devices, and there is plenty of room for you to play around! If interested, check out the Dig This Web Site.

Shania Twain in Las Vegas

Posted on June 12, 2011 by admin

Shania Twain at Caesars Palace

Shania Twain just signed a two year deal at Caesars Palace. She will be opening up December 1, 2012, Tickets are on sale now.

Prices start at $55 and go to $250
December 2012 Dates: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15

Check out www.caesarspalace.com or www.shaniainvegas.com for more information

Shania Twain, international superstar and the world’s best-selling female country artist of all time, confirmed today her widely-speculated return to the stage and vocal spotlight with a two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The music icon will bring all of her biggest hits in her new show SHANIA: STILL THE ONE exclusively to The Colosseum beginning December 1, 2012.

Best Vegas Buffet Deal

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Best Vegas Buffet Deal

The best Vegas buffet deal in town has to be the “Buffet of “Buffets” For only $44.99 you can eat at 7 of the Vegas best buffets in town at any time within a 24 hour period.

We have done the countless times. Imagine eating anytime you want, any buffet you want, as many times as you want in 24 hours.

Here is how we do it to get the most bang for our buck. Buy your buffet pass at dinner, that way you can eat two dinners. Dinner is the most expensive buffet. Some times the price can vary by $10 between Breakfast and dinner. Your meal plan would look like this: Dinner (night 1), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (night 2).

Our personal favorite if the Rio Buffet Carnival World Buffet. The Rio’s Buffet is just so big, it has something for everyone. We completely agree that the food sometimes lacks, but you can always get something else. If you want something upscale try the Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas. If you want food that is prepared really well, go to the Spice Market Buffet. If you want Sea Food and we mean a lot of it, piles and piles of Lobster Tail spend the extra $15 and go the the Village Seafood Buffet at the Rio.

Don’t forget you can stop by a buffet just to grab a quick bite between meals. This pas is good for as many visits you like during business hours.

Make sure you are a Total Rewards member. If not, stop at any Caesars Las Vegas Properties, including, Harrah’s. Flamingo, Planet Hollywood, Paris Las Vegas, Imperial Palace, Rio Las Vegas and of course Caesars Palace. The price does go up if you are not a Total Rewards Member.

Here are the lists of participating buffets:
Lago Buffet (Caesars) 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Le Village Buffet (Paris) 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Spice Market Buffet (Planet Hollywood) 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Flavors Buffet (Harrah’s) 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Paradise Garden Buffet (Flamingo) 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Carnival World Buffet (The Rio) 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Village Seafood Buffet (The Rio)* 4:00pm – 10:00pm ($15)
Emperor’s Buffet (Imperial Place) 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
*Additional cost apply for admission to Village Seafood Buffet. ($15)

Please see click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for details.

Vegas Ferris Wheel Approved

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

COURTESY COMPASS INVESTMENTS The Skyvue Las Vegas Super Wheel is planned for Las Vegas Boulevard and Mandalay Bay Road

Clark County unanimously approved the 500 foot Ferris wheel and theme park. The Vegas Ferris Wheel will be constructed across from the Mandalay Bay. The complex will cover 10 acres at Las Vegas Boulevard and Mandalay Bay road.

The new facility may feature a roller coaster and six additional rides, a 140,000 sq ft retail complex and a 21,000 sq ft conference center. The site has a total of 38 acres.

Howard Bulloch of Compass Investments states that the estimated will be in excess of $100 million. Also, the FAA has given initial approval for the wheel, but has not yet signed off on the final plan.

A temporary 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel would be erected first and replaced with the full-sized sky wheel.

The Ferris wheel would have 40 heated and air-conditioned gondolas, that hold up to 25 people. The gondolas will have an amazing panoramic views, food and drinks. We are not sure if there will be adult beverages, but considering this is the Vegas Ferris our bet will be yes. A gondola would take half an hour to rotate

The Skyvue Wheel in Vegas may have some competition. Caesars Entertainment was planning “Linq” a $500 million entertainment, retail area that includes another Ferris wheel. Caesars Ferris wheel complex will run between the Imperial Palace and the Flamingo, which we think will be a tight squeeze. Bulloch said he is aware of Caesars’ plans. but whoever builds a sky wheel first wins, he said.

Commissioner Lawrence Weekly said it would provide entertainment to children, something lacking in the Las Vegas valley. Our concern is that Vegas is trying to be the Vegas of the 90’s and making Vegas a kid friendly place. We have seen too many children wandering around the casinos in Vegas, while there parents are gambling.

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