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Great Las Vegas Deals On Meals

The complete steak dinner at Ellis Island served 24/7 for $6.95 is currently the best Las Vegas meal value that I know of. In a city full of good meal deals, the 10 ounce filet cut sirloin with salad, garlic green beans, choice of potato and a micro-brewed beer can’t be beat.

Another great Las Vegas meal deal is the $12.95 Prime Rib dinner at the coffee shop at South Point. This meal deal which includes a big slab of quality prime rib and a choice of soup or salad plus potato and rolls (if you ask) is served 24/7.

Use “Google”, “Bing” or other search engine to get more information about these deals and more.

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Recent Las Vegas News

Here’s some of what’s happening in Las Vegas recently:

July 19, 2010 South Point opened the first part or a 55,000 sq. ft. expansion, with the first phase including the addition of more slots, video poker and keno machines. A newly designed race book, a new poker room with three daily tournaments, and a new lounge.

Blue Man Group is hosting open auditions today inside it’s theater at the Venetian from 10 am to 4 pm. It’s part of a national search to find performers with skills including drumming and acting. Both male and female performers (5′10” to 6′1” with athletic builds and will to relocate) are encourages to apply.

July 18, 2010 The WSOP final table has been set. See yesterday’s (July 18, 2010) posting.

July 17, 2010 Craftsteak at MGM Grand has been awarded Wine Spectator’s 2010 Best of Award of Excellence for their wine program.

July 15, 2010 The fast casual “better burger” chain, Smashburger, will open it’s third Las Vegas location at 5655 Centennial Center Blvd. On Wednesday, July 21th.

July 14, 2010 Forever 21 plans to hire 650 people for it’s newest and largest (126,000 sq. ft.) location which is due to open later this month at the Fashion Place Mall. No job fair has been set up yet.

July 13, 2010 The still depressed Las Vegas economy continues to affect the retail sector with a number of shopping malls going into default including “Town Square”, the $500 million retail and entertainment district at the south Strip.

July 12, 2010 The Riviera Holdings Corp., owner of the Strip Rivera Hotel and Casino as well as Riviera Hawk in Colorado, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

It’s been reported that the Tao Group from the Venetian and Palazzo has committed more than $60 million for their entertainment complex that will open New Years Eve at the Cosmopolitan alongside MGM’s CityCenter. Apparently the top three floors of the Cosmopolitan will feature a nightclub, a restaurant and small pools within the rooftop garden walkways.

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WSOP Final Table Set

The finalists for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table (the so called November 9 because the final table will be played in November at the RIO) has finally been established. They are:

  1. Johnathan Duhamel from Boucherville, QC., Canada with 65,975,000 chips

  1. John Dolan from Bonita Springs, FL., USA with 46,250,000 chips

  2. Joseph Cheong from La Mirada, CA., USA with 23,525,000 chips

  3. John Racener from Port Richey, FL., USA with 19,050,000 chips

  4. Matthew Jarvis from Surrey, BC., Canada with 16,700,000 chips

  5. Filippo Candio from Cagliari, Italy with 16,400,000 chips

  6. Michael Mizrachi from Miami, FL., USA with 14,450,000 chips

  7. Soi Nguyen from Santa Ana, CA., USA with 9,650,000 chips

  8. Jason Senti from St. Louis Park, MN., USA with 7,625,000 chips

The date for the final table has not yet been established. Go to http://www.wsop.com (the official website where you can also enter to “WIN A VIP PACKAGE” to the Main Event final table in November) or use “Google, “Bingor other search engine to get more information.

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Speed – The Ride at the Sahara

Speed – The Ride at the Sahara on the Las Vegas Strip (http://vegasreservations.com/stripmap) is another of Las Vegas’ best thrill rides. Electromagnetic force is used to slingshot the art of the art roller coaster out of it’s launch site and over it’s first hill. Reaching speeds of 35 mph around it’s first curve, it corkscrews before plummeting 25 feet below ground through a mist filled tunnel. With a top speed of 70 mph and an ascension of 224 feet, “Speed” shouldn’t be missed by anyone who enjoys roller coasters. Speed - the Ride at the Sahara details also include:

Hours of operation: Open daily, noon - 10 pm. Hours may vary so call ahead (9702) 737-2111 to verify.

Cost: $10 per per, $17.95 for Speed and Cyber Speedway (one ticket each, $22.95 for a all day pass to Speed and Cyber Speedway.

Payment Options: Cash Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Restrictions: Riders must be 54 inches tall

Details are believed to be current and accurate at the time of this posting. Go to the official website (http://www.saharavegas.com/NASCAR/SPEED-facts/Default.asp) or use “Google”, “Bing” or other search engine to get current and/or more information.

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Great Deals On Las Vegas Hotels

For anyone looking for a Las Vegas hotel under $40 per night, here’s some of the best rates on Las Vegas hotel reservations (from http://vegasreservations.com/bestrate) currently available:

Ballys Las Vegas from $39.00 per night

Excalibur Hotel and Casino from $35 per night

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino $39 per night

Harrahs Las Vegas from $38 per night

Hooters Casino Hotel from $20 per night

Orleans Hotel and Casino from $26 per night

Palace Station Hotel and Casino from $20 per night

Riviera Hotel and Casino from $27 per night

Stratosphere Tower – Casino and Resort from $27 per night

Terribles Hotel and Casino from $34 per night

Tropicana Las Vegas from $26 per night

Tuscany Suites and Casino from $26 per night

Many other great Las Vegas hotel deals are available but the above are the lowest rates that I know of. Keep in mind that rates are subject to change and that rates on weekends, for special events, conventions and holidays are usually more expensive. Click on → http://vegasreservations.com/lasvegasmap to find the location of any of the above Las Vegas hotels.

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July 16 to 18, 2010 - This Weekend in Las Vegas

Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in Las Vegas this weekend:

July 16, 2010 Jay Leno (Comedy) at the Mirage 10 pm $79/$89/$99

                      Tool in Concert (Music Concert) at Planet Hollywood 8 pm $60/$80

                      Gipsy King (Music Concert) at Mandalay Bay 9 pm $52.50

                      Corey Taylor (Music Concert) at Hard Rock 9 pm $22.5/$25

July 17, 2010 Rihanna (Music Concert) at Mandalay Bay 8 pm $50/$90/$130

                       Little Big Town (Music Concert) at Silverton 8 pm $40

                       Bill Maher (Comedy) at Orleans 8 pm $54.95

                       Ziggy Marley (Music Concert) at Mandalay Bay Beach 9 pm $40

July 18, 2010 Thrice (Music Concert) at Mandalay Bay (House of Blues) 6 pm $17/$21 day of show

thru July 18, 2010 NBA Summer League(Sporting Event) at UNLV – Thomas and Mack $22 to $200

Use “Google”, “Bing” or other search engine to get more information.

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The Roller Coaster at New York New York

The Roller Coaster at New York New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip (http://vegasreservations.com/stripmap) is one of Las Vegas’ best thrill rides. If you want to experience towering drops, multiple loops and stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip then the New York New York Roller Coaster is for you. It’s 4,777 feet long with a biggest drop of 144 feet , maximum speed of 67 mph and takes about 2 minutes 45 seconds to complete. The Roller Coaster at New York New York details also include:

Hours of operation: Sunday – Thursday, 11 am – 11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 am – midnight.

Cost: $14 per person. Second time riders can purchase an additional ticket for $7. All day passes are $25. A package for four (“Flight for Four”) are $56 includes admission for four as well as two souvenir photos.

Payment Options: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Age/ Height/ Weight restrictions: You must be 54 inches tall (without shoes) and no loose articles are allowed on the ride.

Details are believed to be current and accurate. Go to the official website (http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/entertainment/entertainment_therollercoaster.aspx) or use “Google”, “Bing” or other search engine to get current and/or more information.

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The X Scream at the Stratosphere

The X Scream is the third of three thrill rides at the Stratosphere on the Las Vegas Strip (http://vegasreservations.com/stripmap) (see the July 3rd and July 10th postings). If being on something like a teeter tooter and roller coaster combined 900 feet above the ground sounds like a good time then the X Scream shouldn’t be missed. It’s the ride of a lifetime. Current X Scream details include:

Hours of operation: Sunday – Thursday, 10 am – 1 am, Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, 10 am – 2 am. In cases of extreme weather conditions, schedule is subject to change.

Cost: $12 ($21.95 with admission to Stratosphere Tower). Tickets to ride the Big Shot, Insanity and X Scream are $29.95. Tickets for two rides is $25.95. An all day ride pass is also available for $35.95. All packages includes admission to the Stratosphere Tower. Front of the line passes are available for an additional $10.

Payment Options: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.

Age/ Height/ Weight restrictions: You must be 54 inches tall.

Details are believed to be current and accurate. Go to the official website (http://www.stratospherehotel.com/thrills/ ) or use “Google”, “Bing” or other search engine to get current and/or more information.

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Recent Las Vegas News

Here’s some news that came out about Las Vegas during the last week:

July 11, 2010 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will open with just 2,000 rooms instead of 2,995 which was reported earlier. The remainder will presumably be delayed until some time in 2011.

July 9, 2010 Nickelback, Billboard’s Group of the Decade, will end it’s “Dark Horse World Tour” on October 30th in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets go on sale July 17th. The concert also includes Buckcherry and Three Days Grace.

                    Hash House A Go Go, a popular breakfast eatery know for it’s giant sized portions, will open it’s third Las Vegas restaurant at the M Resort sometime in the near future. It’s other two locations are on W. Sahara and at Imperial Palace.

July 8, 2010 After two months of revenue increases, Strip casino gambling winnings were down 6.3% in May.

                     It’s been reported that Terrance and Harrah’s Entertainment have struck a confidential deal to end the ongoing court battle over the high roller’s $14,700,000 gambling debt.

July 7, 2010 Illusionist Criss Angel is reported to be in the final stages of changing his Cirque du Soleil show “Believe” at the Luxor. He will add five more illusions to the show bringing the total to about 40 which is more than any other magic show in the world.

July 6, 2010 According to Robin Leach’s VegasDeluxe blog, Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon is set to be taken over by a big player in the Vegas nightlife scene and will be transformed into a major nightlife destination, with a complete top-to-bottom makeover. It’s reported that Bill’s will be renamed and become a boutique hotel and ultimate 24-hour party palace at the center Strip (http://vegasreservations.com/stripmap).

                    Social House, the hip and popular sushi joint, that closed last year at Treasure Island has now reopened at its new home in Crystals at CityCenter. It’s open for lunch Friday – Sunday from noon – 3 pm. and for dinner nightly from 5 - 10:30 pm

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Insanity – Another Stratosphere Thrill Ride

Insanity is the second of three rides at the Stratosphere on the Las Vegas Strip (http://vegasreservations.com/stripmap) (see the July 3rd posting for Big Shot). If hanging 68 feet over the edge of the 1,149 foot Stratosphere Tower sounds like fun then Insanity is the ride for you. It spins passengers at up to three Gs. While sitting in your escape proof seat, you’ll be lifted up at a thrilling 70 degree angle- all while reaching speeds up to 40 mph. With views of the Las Vegas Strip more than 900 feet below, this ride combines both a physical and psychological rush. Current Insanity details include:

Hours of operation: Sunday – Thursday, 10 am – 1 am, Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, 10 am – 2 am. In cases of extreme weather conditions, schedule is subject to change.

Cost: $12 ($21.95 with admission to Stratosphere Tower). Tickets to ride the Big Shot, Insanity and X Scream are $29.95. Tickets for two rides is $25.95. An all day ride pass is also available for $35.95. All packages includes admission to the Stratosphere Tower. Front of the line passes are available for an additional $10.

Payment Options: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.

Age/ Height/ Weight restrictions: You must be 54 inches tall.

Details are believed to be current and accurate. Go to the official website (http://www.stratospherehotel.com/thrills/ ) or use “Google”, “Bing” or other search engine to get current information.

 

Click on –> http://vegasreservations.com/stripmap for a printable map of the Las Vegas Strip.

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