Why Not Vegas

Hogs & Heifers Saloon

2007-04-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

Hogs & Heifers Saloon is hitting the roads with Hog Wild for Kids, a charity motorcycle ride and event to be held Sunday, May 6, 2007.

Registration for the event will be from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. the day of the ride. Registration fees are $20.00 per rider and $10.00 for each additional rider due at check-in.

All proceeds will benefit the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation's (NVCCF) Camp Cartwheel, a camp for children undergoing care/treatment with NVCCF and their siblings, Hog Wild for Kids charity motorcycle ride will be revving up their engines as participants cruise the scenic back roads through Red Rock and out to The Mountain Springs Saloon before ending back at Hogs & Heifers Saloon in downtown Las Vegas (201 North 3rd Street).

Following the ride, a rockin' after party and barbeque will be held to help celebrate the day's festivities. The Moanin' Blacksnakes will perform inside the saloon with a live auction and raffle including show tickets, dinners, apparel and other items. All proceeds raised during the day-long event will benefit the August 2007 session of Camp Cartwheel.

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation's Camp Cartwheel is an outdoor day camp experience providing a medically supervised, cost-free camping program for children with critical illnesses and their siblings, providing the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun camp activities and develop new skills.

Hogs & Heifers Las Vegas is known for their abundance of cold beer, beautiful women, loud classic American music and a lot of attitude with a no frills philosophy. The only policy that stands is "no lemon, no lime, no salt, no sugar, no olives, no onions, no tomato juice, no pineapple juice, no frozen drinks, no margarita glasses, no martini glasses, no wine and no whining."

Looking for discounted Las Vegas show tickets?

2006-11-01T16:47:00.000-08:00

So you’re going to Las Vegas and you want to see Celine at Caesar's Palace or Cirque O at the Bellagio, but these events are all sold out. Ok, what do you do now? There’s no chance of getting these tickets directly from the box office because they were sold out three months ago. To find the tickets that you want, on the days you will be in Las Vegas, you more than likely are going to have to buy you’re tickets from a ticket broker or finding someone with tickets that they need to get rid of.

If you are good at winning and winning big, and I mean really big you might get the casino to “comp” your tickets. High Rollers get treated well in Las Vegas and the casinos always have a reserve of premium tickets held for their winners. If you want to buy tickets from the box office, plan a trip three months ahead of your real trip so you can get to the box office the day these tickets go on sale. If you try to call in for tickets to the box office you will be put on hold while all the good seats are gone in a flash. The best way to get sold out Las Vegas show tickets is to find quality ticket broker or try your luck online.

Ticket brokers such as Ticketsnow.com have been in the business for years and have an excellent customer service. They have access to hard to find Vegas event tickets through a network of ticket brokers, which makes them reliable in finding the tickets you desire, on the day you desire them. Ticketsnow.com is a good resource for purchasing Vegas event tickets. Even with a broker like Ticketsnow.com you will find that if you wait to buy your tickets they could be gone when you talk it over with your partner. These sites are updated in real time and what is available now may not be available 10 minutes from now.

If you’re thinking about buying tickets “on the street” from a “ticket scalper” don’t. Scalping is highly discouraged in Las Vegas as well as illegal. If you are thinking about buying tickets online at one of the online ticket trading sites such as eBay and StubHub watch out. Make sure you have a physical address for the seller in case the tickets don’t come. Whether you’re buying from a broker or an individual, do your homework to make sure they are credible. Credible brokers will always display a BBB logo on their site and provide safe secured online transactions with data encryption. They will also have an 800 number where you can talk directly to customer service.

It is still legal to gamble online in the US.

2006-10-14T12:47:00.000-07:00

As most of you know by now the President has signed the “Safe Port Bill” and made online gambling illegal. Actually it didn’t make online gambling illegal, what it did do is make the transferring of funds to an off shore casino illegal and put the burden of enforcing this law on the banks. It is still legal to gamble online in the US.

A lot of the off shore casinos and poker rooms stopped taking new US player and closed the accounts of the existing players. Below is a list of casinos and poker rooms that are excepting US players

Go to Online Slots for a complete list of casinos

Nolan Dalla on the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act

2006-10-03T14:51:00.000-07:00

This is a link to a petition for congress to exempt poker from the law Please sign the petition and save Poker!

Nolan Dalla on the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
by Nolan Dalla filed under Poker News

[Originally posted to the BARGE Mailing list]

I have read many public forums over the past few days. Until now, I have not spoken out publicly on the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, and the new version of this law which was attached to the Ports Security Bill on Friday night, although my views are probably foreseeable.

I do not believe most of the members here quite understand the degree of damage this new legislation will have upon the online gambling industry — including sports wagering, poker, and affiliated businesses such as MadJacks, et. al.

Before I comment upon this legislation and its detrimental impacts, first I should disclose that I have been involved in the poker business for more than a decade. I was and am the Media Director for the World Series of Poker. I was, until yesterday, the Director of Communications for PokerStars.com — the second-largest online poker site in the world. I resigned my position based on legal advice. In 2004, I was the Editor of a sports betting magazine published by SportingBet USA. I also served as a guest handicapper at MadJacks for four years. Please note that the opinions expressed here are not those of the World Series of Poker, PokerStars.com, or anyone else I have been affiliated with. They are my own.

Once this bill is signed into law (possibly as early as Wednesday, Oct. 4), it becomes effective immediately. This is why 888, PartyGaming, and others are suspending US operations, effective immediately. News has already been released that .COM (money) poker games will not be available to US residents. However, .NET (free) games will continue uninterrupted according to reports.

I expect this to have a ripple affect across the entire industry. Most of the larger poker sites, and likely offshore sportsbooks as well, will be forced to block wagers from US residents. Otherwise, all operators/employees are subject to arrest and prosecution if they enter US territory. Those here and elsewhere who have stated this new law “only applies to financial transactions” have a narrow and tragically misguided view of the legislation. It essentially makes any employee or agent of the offshore site a criminal under US law — UNLESS they block transactions from US residents. In short, an executive from an offshore sportsbook could enter the US and not fear arrest, provided that company is not doing business inside the United States.

Hence, the impetus is on the sites themselves to shut down US operations and links to US clients. I expect that most of the larger sportsbooks and poker sites will follow this trend for a few reasons which follow:

1. First, many of the larger, more established companies will take a long-term strategic view. They will decide it is better to operate within the law, rather than break it. This is especially true for public companies subject to gaming law and regulations, such as Party, 888, etc.

2. Companies which comply with US law now will be in a better position to re-enter the US market, provided online gambling is eventually legalized.

3. While profits will decline in the short-term, these companies will be forced to expand into new markets (Asia, Latin America, and so forth) or perish. Those companies with diversified products (non-US sports on the betting menu, for example) will be in better position to make the adjustment.

4. I expect a number of rogue sites to pop up and circumvent the law. Clearly, some sites will emerge and take the risk of accepting US wagers because of great potential profit. Sadly, I expect some of these rogue sites will be poorly run and mismanaged and scandal will result, which impacts the entire industry, and this makes legalization in the US even more difficult.

5. I expect that most of the majors in the sports betting market will continue to operate through the end of football season (the most profitable time of the year) and use the 270-day enforcement discussion period as a gray area which can be exploited to their advantage. However, as arrests and prosecutions continue to make news (Caruthers, Dicks, etc.) some of the majors will be forced to confront the prospect of blocking US traffic. I also expect US officials to put pressure on some governments such as Costa Rica, Antigua, and others to regulate their own sportsbooks, in the manner that the US government is involved in drug policy in counties like Mexico, Columbia, and so forth.

6. I predict that most of the majors will conduct themselves in a professional manner, by refunding deposits and paying (winning) players upon request. More to the point, I am not withdrawing my money from any poker or sports betting account at this time. However, those sites which openly violate US law will risk eventually being targeted in international court. I admit to having less knowledge on this issue than any other. But I do not fear that well-established sportsbooks will run away with money. I can say with absolute certainty that the big poker sites will act in good faith. I think I know this industry well enough to express this confidence.

As to the impacts on poker and sportsbetting, this new law is going to be DEVASTATING. Especially for poker.

Consider that:

A. If poker sites cannot accept deposits from US players, that will kill 70-80 percent of the overall market. The question becomes — is there enough of a remaining market and enough contributing players in smaller markets to sustain operations and expansion? Perhaps. But it will take years, if not a decade to return to what has been the golden age of poker.

B. Online poker sites and sportsbooks will no longer be able to advertise (.COM-related services) inside the US. Media outlets will simply refuse to accept the ads. This includes print, television, and radio. Consider the implications. Thousands of new players were signing up daily at various sites. All of that vanishes. Sports gambling is less-reliant on advertising. However, the loss of the US market will force unforeseen changes in how these businesses are run, especially those companies that have multiple-gambling related products, such as BoDog, Paradise, etc.

C. Online betting sites will likely not be able to post banner ads and links to gaming sites, especially those based inside the US. “Aiding and abetting” laws could result in arrest and prosecution for those who provide links to US residents. Poker magazines, online betting forums, and even MadJacks could suffer. I remain uncertain as to how severe this impact will be, especially at MadJacks. But for the hundreds of poker sites/sports sties and blogs out there that are dependent upon online poker and sportsbook advertising, many will go out of business. Once again, this might not seem a big issue to everyone, but these are the pioneers who are bringing in new poker players and sports bettors and when they dry up, the market shrinks and everyone is adversely affected.

D. Many sites use what are called affiliates. Persons who are affiliates and live inside the US will now be subject to arrest and prosecution, particularly those who do not block financial transactions from the US.

E. The celebrity poker culture around star poker players will diminish. One poker site is heavily branded to many big names. Now, these players will no longer be able to promote their sites inside the US. Hence, their value and stature diminishes.

F. Big events like the World Series of Poker, which attract meany players and great interest from online poker sites, could decline in size for the first time in history. I am most sensitive to commenting upon this event because I still have a longstanding association with the WSOP. However, anyone who looks at the situation must conclude that the WSOP and major poker tournaments will be hurt by this new law.

G. Online gaming sponsorships of various products and services will decline. For instance, Golden Palace ads in boxing arenas, NBA stadiums, and on halftime shows will diminish, if not end completely. PartyPoker ads that are seen regularly on TV, on all stations, will fade away. Millions in advertising revenue will be lost by media companies (which begs the question (why were they not fighting this legislation?)

Keep in mind that these points are off the top of my head. I do not pretend to have a legal background. They are simply personal points of view and speculation as to the impacts of this new law.

Finally, there were some here and elsewhere who said not to worry, that the law would never pass, and so forth. Now, we see what happens when we remain complacent and passive. Aside from this being an outrageous violation of personal freedoms and privacy in this country, I view this issue as largely symbolic of the decline of civil liberties in recent years, and an eerie warning of what is to come. It brings to mind a bumper sticker I saw recently, “If you aren’t outraged, you aren’t paying attention.”

-Nolan Dalla

This is a link to a petition for congress to exempt poker from the law Please sign the petition and save Poker!

New Law shuts down Party Poker and Pacific Poker

2006-10-03T10:36:00.000-07:00

You might not know it but PacificPoker and Party Poker will not except and US players and if you have an account with them, your account will be closed. This is due to congress passing the “Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006”. This law restricts the US banking system from transferring funds to off shore gambling casinos. I have included two emails from poker rooms that are still excepting US players. Also GoldenPlace Poker is still excepting US players.

Email #1

Thank you for contacting us.

We first want to assure you that UltimateBet’s games are still available and that you can continue to enjoy the site as you always have. UltimateBet has offered its poker room since 2001, and is not located in the United States. UltimateBet is not going away as a result of this legislation.

Here at UltimateBet.com the management of player funds is held to the highest standard of a public company. 100% of player funds are deposited in a segregated account, at a top tier bank, the Royal Bank of Scotland in the United Kingdom. You can be assured that your funds are completely safe and secure and that you are welcome to play with or withdraw your funds at anytime as usual.

The new law does not change the legality of playing online games. The law does not impact people who play games from their computers. Instead, the law focuses on the payment processing of unlawful Internet gaming.

Our strong belief is that poker is a game of skill and therefore is not encompassed by this law. As set forth in the user agreement, we furnish a gaming environment, and participants are eligible to access this environment for their enjoyment where legal to do so. We do not undertake to assess the legality of play in any particular case as our users may access us from around the world.

We hope you continue to enjoy playing at Ultimatebet.com

Email #2

This is an email I got from AbsolutePoker and where they stand on the issue.

"Absolute Poker Business as normal! Absolute Poker is a privately held business and its executives today issued this following statement:
“As the 4th largest online poker company, we continue to welcome all Poker Players! AbsolutePoker.com is Absolutely confident in its ability to continue to offer United States customers the very best in Online Poker with the fastest secure deposit and payout solutions. All new and existing customers should be 100% confident in playing with the very best www.AbsolutePoker.com.”

More importantly Absolute Poker is a privately held operation, which gives our business model more flexibility and creativity in operating that our publicly held counterparts don’t have. Furthermore, the Safe Ports Act passed by the U.S. Congress on September 30th neither prohibits nor makes it illegal for any U.S. customer to transact with AbsolutePoker.com and therefore customers experience at AbsolutePoker.com will not change. Our business continues to run as normal and our executive team expects to see the business continue to grow in both the short and long term.

We are exploring all of our options with our existing payment processors and ensure any existing or new customer that your funds are safe and secure. Indications are that many of our payment providers will be unaffected by this law and their business will also be able to operate uninterrupted and unimpeded.

We are confident that our business, and that of our partners and suppliers, will be unaffected because while the efforts of the U.S. Congress could potentially block transactions conducted within the U.S. banking system, many of our payment providers transactions are done within the framework of the international banking system, which the U.S. Congress has no control over.

We will have continued updates and assessments of this situation, but we are confident again that you will be able to continue to enjoy all of the offerings at AbsolutePoker.com as you always have. We look forward to having you as a customer, and being a part of our site as we grow and experience new heights in the years to come...."

As we get more information on this new law we keep you updated.

Eric
Kasinoonlinepoker.com

Larry G. Jones The Man of 1002 Voices

2006-10-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

More dynamic than stand-up comedy, & more legendary voices and laughs than 4-dozen impersonators! Blazing through impressions and song parodies, there can be as many as 75 voices in a 75-minute show. Larry G. Jones delivers a Fast Moving Impressionist/Comedy Show that will Amaze Every audience! From Sinatra to Cher to Clinton and G.W. Bush your guests will Experience a Huge Variety of Astoundingly Accurate Legendary Singing and Speaking Impressions from the 1950's to 2006! Larry's use of Physical Comedy, Parodies, Props, and Audience Interaction will captivate even the most restless audiences and have them 'eager to see what he'll do next!'

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American Superstars

2006-09-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

2000 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

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1-800-591-NICE or online HERE
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In continuing with the tradition of showcasing today's hottest entertainers, American Superstars at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower continue to provide guests with shows unlike any other on the Las Vegas strip. Featuring tributes to Madonna, Michael Jackson, Charlie Daniels, Elvis Presley, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin, American Superstars is sure to be a hit with the whole family. American Superstars' multi-talented cast features Darren Lee as Elvis, Sandy Taggart as Gloria Estefan, Coty Alexander as Madonna, Damian Brantley as Michael Jackson, Johnny Potash as Charlie Daniels and Michael Colby as Ricky Martin.

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Tony Bennett Headlines at the Las Vegas Hilton

2006-09-29T18:11:00.000-07:00

Tony Bennett Tickets

The legendary performer, Tony Bennett will perform October 20 & 21 at 9 p.m. in the legendary Hilton Theater. Tony Bennett is synonymous with Las Vegas, as well as being an integral part of Las Vegas entertainment history.

Tony Bennett's initial successes came in the early 1950's with a string of Columbia singles including such chart-toppers as "Because of You," "Rags To Riches" and a remake of Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart." He had 24 songs in the Top 40, including his signature song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," which garnered him two Grammy Awards.

Tony Bennett introduced a multitude of songs into the Great American Songbook that have since become standards for pop music. He has toured the world to sold out audiences with rave reviews whenever he performs and was recently named a Kennedy Center Honoree in December of 2005.

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High Roller Or Kid In A Stroller - Las Vegas Has It All By: Elizabeth Ann Wares

2006-09-18T10:12:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas is much more than jangling one arm bandits, andnoisy casinos. Seriously, there is so much more to do thangamble and eat from mile-long buffet tables. Las Vegas ishome to the some of the finest nightlife, shopping,attractions, and golf courses in the world.

Your entertainment options are unlimited in this city knownas "America's Playground". There are thrilling rollercoasters, dolphin and magic shows, and street shows such asTreasure Island's life-like pirate battle. You can even tourEgypt in a simulated ride. There are places to bowl, enjoy aleisurely spa, shop 'til you drop, and even get married. Thepossibilities are almost overwhelming, so make sure to plan,or have some sort of idea what you would like to see and dowhile you are there.

You will definitely want to put a trip to Fremont Street onyour itinerary. Fremont Street is located in the heart ofdowntown Las Vegas and is a short stroll from many hotels oryou can ride the public transportation which is extremelyclean and passenger friendly. Look overhead as you walk the4 block long Fremont Street Experience and you will be awedby the over 2.1 million lights and the state-of-the-artsound system in the canopy constructed 90 feet over streetlevel.

If you are vacationing and wanting to spoil yourself, thenyou have come to the perfect place. Many of the spas offerfitness centers. In addition you can treat yourself tofacials, massages, body wraps, saunas, heated whirlpools,steam rooms and other treatments, including tanning.

Don't dare miss the fountains at Bellagio. It is one ofthe most spectacular and memorable sights in Las Vegas ormaybe even the world! You will be mesmerized as the watertakes on a life all it's own and dances in perfectsynchronization to broadway favorites and opera andeverything thing else in between. Best of all this show isalso free.

While you are at Bellagio, make time to tour their gardens.You will feel yourself relax, as you enter this tranquiloasis. With over 85,000 square foot of space theconservatory has 1,200 exotic plants and flowers such asorchids and lilies. Every month, the fragrant displays arechanged to keep the scenery fresh.

On May 15, 2005, Las Vegas will be celebrating its 100thBirthday! It's an historic event that has something tooffer everyone. The Centennial Celebration Committee haspromised to commemorate the 100th birthday by hosting abirthday party that’s bigger and brighter than the neonlights on the Las Vegas Strip! The party actually started onDecember 31, 2004 and will last for more than a year.

With all the resorts competing for your business, you willbe able to find cheap or at least heavy discounts on roomsand meals. Seniors and students can find special airfare andaccomodations to suit their budgets. Las Vegas is resortwhereby you can spend as much or as little as you want andhave a great experience.

Daytime or nightime, Las Vegas is a wonderful place to bringthe whole family to vacation or just get away with someonespecial. And with the BIG Centennnial planned, what bettertime than the present?

About the Author:

Elizabeth Ann Wares is an avid traveler and shares travel and vacation tips. She is the webmaster of Airfare X, a leading resource for discount airfare: http://www.airfarex.com

Las Vegas Discount Hotel Reservation By: Victor A.

2006-09-18T09:58:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas is one of the most unforgettable cities in the world. Whether you want to hit the slots our enjoy yourself in this magical city, with so many expenses it doesn’t hurt to save a bit here and there, especially on your hotel room.

Las Vegas gets many tourists year round; many hotels compete for the lowest prices. Of course there are 5 star hotels that will always have high prices, but even there you can find out about packages and discounts for 4 nights or more. The most expensive hotels are within the Las Vegas City. Look for some hotels on the outskirts, not to faraway.

It’s easy to make Las Vegas discount hotel reservations. Also, you can easily find Las Vegas hotel at low prices. You can stay where ever you desire, just remember to plan ahead, that way you can take advantage of great discount packages and you always end up saving money.

You can make a Las Vegas discount hotel reservation from a variety of places. The best place a Las Vegas discount hotel reservation is online. That’s right, online. Compared to the classic calling up the hotel and making reservations by phone, making a Las Vegas discount hotel reservation online will save you a lot more money. Of course you’ll have to do a little research but it’s worth it because you’ll end up saving a great amount of money compared to making last minute reservations or even worse not finding any vacant hotels.

Yet remember don’t try to go to cheap. After all this is a vacation, treat yourself to a little luxury, but if you’re not going to spend so much time in the hotel room, then find a Las Vegas discount hotel reservation that is affordable and comfortable. If you can, check out the room before staying, and when making a Las Vegas discount hotel reservation, make all the question you can so you know what you’re room will be like. With more than 100,000 hotel rooms to choose from in Las Vegas, you are sure to find Las Vegas hotel lodging choices that fit your budget.

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Making Money With Las Vegas Real Estate Investment By: Joel Teo

2006-09-12T11:18:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas in the state of Nevada remains today ever more than before one of the top real estate investment locations in the United States. Many real estate investors have been flocking into the state to invest in property in the area and there is a good chance that the growth of the gaming industry there will continue to spur economic growth.

This article will highlight three areas to consider when choosing your next property investment in Las Vegas.

Firstly, consider proximity of your property to the strip or even better purchase an apartment in the Casino itself. In real estate investment, the prime indicator of capital growth is rental yield. By purchasing a property near to the strip, your occupancy rate and rental yield of your property would be higher than say a little near the fringe of town. The latest developments by W Hotels & Resorts feature for instance apartments that they rent out on your behalf and you collect the rental proceeds.

Secondly, city rejuvenation projects may also provide an avenue for growth. The city realising that much of the human population in Nevada started to migrate away from the city centre and so has embarked on a redevelopment project so as to attract the crowd back to the city centre. One of the tenets of real estate investment is to invest in the path of progress and you might want to invest in properties that are in the newly redeveloped areas in that part of Nevada.

Thirdly, remember the impact of Nellis Air Force Base. This base remains one of the drivers of the need for services in Nevada and commercial property surrounding the area may provide somewhat good rental yields for companies and businesses that wish to provide services to the base employees.

In conclusion, Nevada today ever that before, remains an important investment area for real estate investment in the United States with the ever increasing tourist traffic and convention traffic flooding into the area. Spending some time considering real estate investing in Las Vegas is therefore going to be a profitable thing for you this weekend. Start taking some massive action today and your financial future awaits you.

Copyright © 2006 Joel Teo. All rights reserved.

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Why Is Las Vegas A Real Estate Hot Spot? By: Dennis Conner

2006-09-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

Many people have begun to ask why Las Vegas is such a great place to invest in real estate. There are many contributing factors to the popularity of Las Vegas but first I feel it is important to check out the facts and figures to confirm that the market there is as hot as the realtors would have us think.

In the five years between 1995 and 2000 Nevada saw the highest number of migrants over the age of 65 in the whole of the US. This beat even Florida and Arizona, states which are famed for the retired population. It appears that this trend has shifted slightly and now Vegas is THE place for retirees to gamble away the kids’ inheritance. On average, 5000 people relocate to Las Vegas every month. This includes businesses as well as those simply moving home and so the commercial side of life in Vegas is thriving too. Add to this the huge amount of tourism generated by the city every year and the amount of money made in the casinos and wedding chapels that Vegas is famed for, and you have a very good economy attracting new residents. The local phone directory has to be reprinted twice a year in order to accommodate all of the new residents who are moving in in their thousands.

The tax level in Las Vegas is low, and beats every other city of a comparable size by some way. This obviously is a benefit for many and so makes the city even more appealing. For the elderly and retired, the climate is attractive as it stays warm all year round. In fact, over the hottest months it can be seen as being too hot, but all of the buildings and vehicles have air conditioning so that is never a problem for the residents. This climate brings with it health benefits and the sunshine can keep away illness and poor health, obviously beneficial to the older generation. The cost of living is low too in Vegas and so those on a pension or limited income can reap the benefits of living in a vibrant city without having to pay the costs usually associated with the lifestyle.

Retirement villages are springing up around Las Vegas to provide purpose built accommodation for the elderly. Vegas knows the people it is attracting and so the local companies have started to target them directly. These communities are not aimed at the frail but rather offer the retired generation the chance to live a full and active lifestyle, all of which you would expect from a city with Las Vegas’s reputation. Tennis courts, swimming pools, gyms and hiking routes are all mainstays of the majority of these exclusive villages. It is this kind of lifestyle and the ability to remain a valued member of a community rather than being patronised and excluded that appeals to so many of America’s older residents. Little wonder, then, that they are flocking to the bright lights of the city in their thousands every month.

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The author regularly contributes to Hot Housing Markets where more real estate investing help and local real estate price data is freely available.

Las Vegas Vacation Rental Homes - Why Stay In Vacation Homes In Las Vegas? By: David Buster

2006-04-27T14:46:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas vacation rental homes are a fun and comfortable way to enjoy a Las Vegas vacation. Hotel and motel rooms almost never provide the privacy, the space and the conveniences you'll find in Las Vegas vacation rental homes.

One of the reasons to take vacations is to relax, to play, to sitesee and to have fun. Instead of being cramped up in a single hotel room with a single bathroom, you can stay together while having your own rooms with the space and comfort that comes with vacation homes in Las Vegas.

Like to stay in the middle of all the things to do? Las Vegas vacation rental homes are often located near the Strip and the Las Vegas attractions. Prefer to get away from it all? You can have that too if you select one of the vacation homes in Las Vegas where you can enjoy the privacy you want without noisy neighbors in the next hotel room.

Many of the vacation rental properties come with amenities and conveniences that the homeowners themselves use. Owners take good care of their properties since they stay there too. Large TV's, music systems, game tables, BBQ's and more are often included in the Las Vegas vacation rental homes property. Want to dine out all the time? No problem. Like to cook and eat in? It's easy, since most vacation rental homes include full kitchens that come stocked with everything you need but the groceries.

Here are amenities that are included with one of the typical vacationl homes in Las Vegas - A/C, barbeque, complete kitchen, computer, dishwasher, fax, fireplace, internet access, laudrry washer and dryer, linens and towels, microwave, phone, community swimming pool, cable TV, stereo, VHS/DVD player, movies, books and games.

If it sounds inviting, it should!

And it's still true - what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas! Whether you’re visiting Las Vegas for the first time or are a frequent guest, check out the variety to be found in Las Vegas vacation rental homes for your next vacation stay in this city of fun.

Copyright 2006 InfoSearch Publishing

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Las Vegas Weddings - Find Out More About Las Vegas Wedding By: Holly Stevens

2006-04-26T16:06:00.000-07:00

The most heavily populated city in Nevada, Las Vegas is considered not only as a major vacation and shopping destination but also the center of gambling in the United States. Although it is often called Sin City because of legalized gambling and prostitution, availability of alcoholic beverages, and various forms and degrees of adult entertainment, its glamorous and enchanting image has made it a popular setting in the movies and television programs.

Dubbed as "The Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas is not only known for its tourist attractions, but also for its infamous 'Las Vegas Weddings'.

Las Vegas is by far the most popular destination-wedding spot in the United States (and perhaps the world). About 120,000 weddings are held in Las Vegas every year, and it is a perfect place for couples (especially celebrities) who want to get married in a quick and different (or unusual) way.

A lot of couples prefer to have a Las Vegas wedding because of the following advantages:

· It is affordable. Las Vegas weddings cost less than traditional wedding ceremonies.

· It can be held on short notice. Most chapels in Las Vegas allow couples to book for their wedding right away - others even accommodate walk-ins!

· It is convenient. Hotels in Las Vegas usually have their own wedding chapels, with a wedding coordinator that takes in charge of all the preparations - from the flowers and music to the officiant and the souvenirs - and can get in touch with the couple on the phone or even online.

· It is fun. Las Vegas weddings offer couples with a fun and amusing way to get married - even with an Elvis impersonator as their officiant!

· It allows couples to start their honeymoon early. After the wedding, there is no need for couples to board a plane and head out of town - Las Vegas is a great honeymoon destination in itself!

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The Importance Of Table Image In Texas Hold'em Poker by Online Poker Player's Guide

2006-03-15T07:42:00.000-08:00

Table image in Texas Hold'em poker is one the single most important factors to being successful. Understanding the image you create and how to capitalize on it will put you ahead of a great many of the opponents you will encounter. I find most new players believe it is the cards you get and how you play them that determines the winner of the hand. In reality this is not true in most cases. In Texas Hold'em it is the representation of hand strength up until the final bet after the river. So in actuality it is the represented hand strength and the propensity of your opponents to believe what your representing that is far more important than actual hand strength. This is because at any stage of the hand you can win through the representation of hand strength; where as, you can only win through hand strength if it goes all the way to a showdown.

Table image simply is the type or level of player you appear to be from the plays you make. For example if you call all the way to the river on a draw and other players get to see you kept calling on a draw then in the future they will be more inclined to think you may be betting or calling a draw. Betting and calling on draws in general isn't a good play to make and by your opponents seeing you make this play they will believe your skill level to be low.

You may think this is good because then when you do have a hand they will call your bets and you will be able to extract more money. This is true but what is also true with this type of table image is you won't be able to bet people out of hands very easily. Betting people out of hands is an intrugal part to hold'em. If people think your always bluffing even if your not you will be disadvantaged the more callers you get even if you have a great starting hand. For example you have pocket kings, but because you have the table image of a bluffer players will call with lesser hands. Say your opponent makes a pair of sixes on the flop but decides to stay in even with your big pre-flop raise, and your continuation bet after the flop of half the pot. By him staying in he still has two cards to come that could make him two pair or trips. If you had the right table image he would have probably folded to your pre-flop raise or if not then he would certainly fold his pair of sixes to a continuation bet of half the pot after the flop.

In addition to having weaker hands fold to your aggressive plays many hands will fold out pre-flop allowing you to collect the blinds without having to play the hand any further. The importance of this can't be overstated. Aside from immediately collecting the blinds the aggressive pre-flop play also sets opponents up for later hands. Players don't like to be bet out of hands even if they don't have a particularly good hand. You will find that by selectively playing dominant hands aggressively pre-flop you will at first have most fold to you immediately, but a few more aggressive pre-flop bets and you will find players will call you because they think your bluffing or to see what you have.

I suggest two things for you to understand concerning table image. First that you realize what image you are giving others by the plays you make, and second what image you want to give opponents. Often times when a tournament has just started and blinds are still at level one I will play out a hand to the showdown and show a poorly played bluff. This is like blood in the water. I will then fold till I have a strong hand. By capitalizing on the image that I'm an inexperienced player I will be free to make aggressive bets which will be called if anyone has a hand of medium strength. Of course no matter your intent and starting pocket cards the right cards still have to come out on the flop, turn, and river, but by making the play with a high pocket pair or high connectors like a-k,k-q, or even q-j you know what the board has to look like in order for you to be ahead. This makes for a quick way to get a good chip stack early, and once you make a play like that it casts doubt on your "newbie" image.

One of the best table images to have is that of a tight player who plays few hands and who isn't easily bet out of the hands he chooses to play. This table image ensures aggressive play will respected as a strong hand, and so will get the desired effect. Of course in order to have this image you must be protective of the hands you play. The hands you do play you will need to be mindful of how your play will be interpreted after the hand is shown.

People are creatures of habit. This is why table image is such a large factor. Players will make the same types of plays and calls time after time. You watch your opponents make plays and from this you make assessments on their level of skill, and how they play certain situations. They do the same to you. Texas Hold'em poker is more about psychology than it is mathematical probabilities. By understanding how to use psychological advantages; as well as, mathematical advantages you will know what play to make in order to have your opponent make the play you want him to.

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Why Las Vegas Hotel Rooms For You? by J Schipper

2006-03-13T20:49:00.000-08:00

Las Vegas has more than 100,000 hotel rooms to choose from. There is something for every budget, and enough entertainment within walking distance to keep anyone occupied for months, never mind the usual weekend stay or honeymoon. There are few cities which have as many luxury hotels as Las Vegas.

For travellers searching for top of the line accommodation, try the Four Seasons Las Vegas. It offers an oasis of tranquil elegance, comfort, luxury, and seclusion. Though it has no in-house casino, it is adjacent to Mandalay Bay Casino. Four Seasons Las Vegas is a tranquil retreat from the bustling city. This hotel offers 424 rooms are located on floors 35-39, and the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Business Center and Concierge service at this hotel have an extremely good reputation for meeting special needs of guests, such as arranging limousine services on a moment's notice.

The Bellagio, a Las Vegas landmark, is a five-star hotel located on the 122-acre site of the legendary Dunes Hotel and Golf Course at the corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas Blvds. It contains one of the most attractive casinos in Las Vegas as well as numerous shops and restaurants. Bellagio's world-famous fountains combine opera, classical and whimsical music with a breathtaking water and light show. The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens holds rows of exotic plants and flowers with unique displays for every season and holiday. It's an inviting location for a honeymoon photo opportunity.

Caesars Palace is the long-standing epitome of Las Vegas luxury hotels. It holds the famous Forum Shops, Spago, an Imax theater, and a new shopping wing and tower. For those guests who want to relax and be pampered, this hotel offers the Spa at Caesars, Venus the Salon, and the Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis.

Caesars also offers guests access to the exclusive Cascata Golf Club. It features mountain scenery, beautiful waterfalls and rivers, and panoramic views combined with challenging holes and velvety greens to produce a golfing experience unparalleled anywhere else in the world. No expense has been spared, from the opulent clubhouse and pro shop to the personal and attentive service personel. Cascata was named listed as #56 by Golfweek Magazine in its article "2004 America's Best Top 100 Modern Courses". Golfweek also listed Cascata as #2 in Nevada in their list of "America's Best State-by-State Public Access Courses". In addition to be being named in Golfweeks America's Best Modern Courses, Gary Galyean at Golf Magazine named Cascata #19 in the "Top 45 Courses Since 1959".

Luxor is a Nile-theme hotel which features a sphinx and a large pyramid which has become a Las Vegas landmark. The Pyramid has 2,256 rooms with 236 Spa suites, two in each corner of every floor. The rooms are reached by inclinating elevators which travel sideways at a 39-degree angle up 30 stories. The Luxor features a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment.

Mandalay Bay is a tropical-theme new resort offering visitors the chance to walk inside a plexiglass tunnel through the Shark Reef Aquarium, which holds sharks and rays. The hotel has a 30,000 square foot world-class Spa Mandalay and the 11 acre Mandalay Beach pool complex. The House of Blues music theatre has a seating capacity of approximately 1,800, and plays host to an eclectic mix of live music.

The Mirage Hotel is has an exploding volcano and a 20,000 gallon aquarium the greet guests as they enter this luxury hotel. The large pool complex has a quarter mile of shoreline along two large pools and smaller lagoons, and features a grotto and waterslides. The 2.5-million-gallon Dolphin Habitat is home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.

The Mirage Hotel Tiger Habitat is the open-air home of Siegfried & Roy's Royal White Tigers, available for viewing by the public during the day and evening. The tigers' environment features a swimming pool with fountains and simulated mountain terrain. Unlike conventional tigers, which have black and gold markings, white tigers are white with black stripes, pink paws and ice-blue eyes.

Visitors can find French-themed shopping and dining at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. It has a replica of the Arc De Triomphe and a half-scale Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower Experience allows guests to ride 460 feet to the top to see a stunning, panoramic view of the valley.

Paris is not the only European city recreated in miniature. The Venetian, renowned for its spacious and luxurious rooms, has gondolas in the midst of Las Vegas, as well as the Grand Canal Shoppes, a 500,000 square foot shopping plaza complete with cobblestone streets and beautiful traditional venetian style storefronts. The Grand Canal Shoppes host Streetmosphere, a cast of Carnivale street performers and opera singers.

For bargain hunters, the Rio hotel is not the newest or most elaborate building in town, but this all-suite Las Vegas hotel just off the Strip was rated No. 1 in value by Condé Nast Traveler.

The Rio was voted to have the best slot club according to Casino Player 2004. The Rio has more than 100,000 square feet of casino floor, hosting around 1,200 state-of-the-art slot and video poker machines, more than 80 table games including blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud Poker and Mini-Baccarat as well as a Keno Lounge and full-service Race and Sports Book.

The Rio offers a great variety of entertainment all under one roof, from afternoon programs to risque late-night adult revues and interactive theater such as Tina and Tony's Wedding.

The Rio has opened a new restaurant, the Mah Jong Chinese Noodle Bar, which offers authentic Cantonese and Chinese dishes such as Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, Preserved Egg and Pork Congee as well as seafood entrees like Salt & Pepper Seabass and Scallops with Asparagus. Asian inspired decor and a fluent Chinese staff make this restaurant a memorable place to dine.

This list is just a small sample of the luxurious theme hotels available in Las Vegas. This city has something unique for every taste and budget.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House

2005-12-24T08:23:00.000-08:00

Ruths Chris Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

In 1965, Ruth Fertel mortgaged her home to buy a little steak house in New Orleans named Chris Steak House. After investing her life savings, she proudly added her name to the original. That's how the uniquely named Ruth's Chris Steak House was born.
Today, more than 35 years later, they still broil your steak according to Ruth's original recipe - in 1800-degree ovens designed by Ruth herself. And they bring each selection to your table sizzling so every bite is hot and delicious.
Try our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, side dishes and classic desserts. Complement your meal this evening with a selection from our award-winning wine selection. And most importantly - relax. Because there's no better place to spend time with family, friends and colleagues than Ruth's Chris Steak House.

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NASCAR: Package 4 Days / 3 Nights Las Vegas 2006

2005-12-05T20:07:00.000-08:00

Nascar Package 4 Days / 3 Nights
Date: 03-10-2006
Starting at: $1,695

Nascar--the hottest-selling event of the year is on sale now! Package includes: 4 days, 3 nights hotel stay at Caesars Palace; 3-day tickets (Friday's Qualifying Match, Saturday's Busch Race, Sunday's NEXTEL Cup Race); Round-trip transport to the speedway on Saturday and Sunday; Continental Breakfast and complimentary beer, soda, and water on the bus both Saturday and Sunday. The Richard Petty Terrace is located on turn 1, the Earnhardt Terrace is located on turn 3, the White Section is located at the start/finish line. NASCAR® and Nextel Cup® are registered trademarks controlled and owned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. Availability is limited, book your Caesars Palace Nascar Package now! Check out other NASCAR Packages at the Circus Circus, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, Paris, Sahara or St. Tropez.

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La Bete At Wynn Las Vegas

2005-12-03T12:14:00.000-08:00

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Le Bete at Wynn Las Vegas is Nightlife with a passion. La Bete will surround you with sound, style and sensuality. La Bete Nightclub has the best looking "A" list crowd in Las Vegas. Steve Wynn has brought on the world reknown Victor Drai of Drai's superclub and afterhours along with Victor's team of Jesse and Cy Waits. This combination of creative talent should be called the Las Vegas Dream Team of Nightlife! Nightclubbing has just gone to the next level. Dress is Casual Chic. No hats, oversized jeans, baggies or athletic wear. Open Thursday - Saturady nights, 10:00PM to 4:00Am. Cover charge nightly. European bottle service.

Age Restriction
21 years old and up.

Hours of Operation
La Bete is currently remodeling and will reopen in time for New Year's Eve!
Open Thursday - Sunday 10:00PM - 4:00AM Cover charge nightly.

Dress Code
Dress is casual chic, no hats, no oversized jeans, no baggies or athletic wear.

Seating
European bottle service. Table reserservations.

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Curtis Adams Magic Las Vegas

2005-12-02T20:15:00.000-08:00

1 Main St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

The Rock Concert of magic shows is here…get ready to experience a new breed of entertainer and a new class of magic show as The Plaza Hotel & Casino presents Adrenaline… Magic That Rocks Starring Curtis Adams in the Plaza showroom. Adrenaline…Magic That Rocks is a new generation of entertainment featuring non stop laughs, cutting edge dance with state of the art visual effects and illusions set to the hottest soundtrack on any stage. Curtis Adams electrifies his audiences with original concepts that include manipulating explosives on stage, and cloning himself right before your eyes. There has never been anything like Adrenaline…Magic That Rocks an unforgettable evening of fast pace, high energy, extreme magic starring Curtis Adams. Tickets start at $28.00.

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Kenny Loggins and The Pointer Sisters at Aladdin Theatre Las Vegas

2005-12-02T19:31:00.000-08:00

3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Dates: 12-30-2005
Kenny Loggins and The Pointer Sisters, both regulars on the pop and R&B charts of the 70’s and 80’s, will come together for one night only at the Aladdin Resort & Casino, future home of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Kicking off the New Year’s weekend, the December 30 show will feature all of the chart-topping hits that have led both acts to careers spanning over thirty years. The concert begins at 8 pm in the Aladdin Theatre for Performing Arts.

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The Dan Band In Las Vegas - New Year's Eve

2005-12-02T16:43:00.000-08:00

3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Special Event! The Dan Band has been entertaining hip, in-the-know audiences in Los Angeles since lead singer Dan Finnerty first experimented with “I Am Woman” while singing karaoke. The audience found the rendition hilarious and Finnerty founded the idea of a masculine band singing 80’s and 90’s diva pop hits. They have appeared on numerous shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show, and Last Call with Carson Daly. A fan favorite is a Christina Aguilar, TLC, and Britney Spears medley featuring “Genie in a Bottle/ No Scrubs/ Slave 4 U.” This past August the Dan Band was celebrated with an hour long special on Bravo produced by Steven Spielberg and McG (of Charlie’s Angels.) The Dan Band’s high energy show has attracted a celebrity following with Ben Stiller, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Anniston, Cameron Diaz, Ellen Degeneres, and even Alanis Morrisette who’s song “You Oughta Know” is included in the band’s set list. Get your tickets now and see The Dan Band in Las Vegas.

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Le Reve Tickets

2005-12-02T08:31:00.000-08:00

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

LE REVE LAS VEGAS-An aquatic spectacular performed in a domed theater in the round, Le Rêve Las Vegas. A small collection of imperfect dreams, is the first of its kind in Las Vegas. Uniquely intimate and spectacularly personal, no seat is more than 40 feet from the action. The show is a completely new form of staging and artistic performance, where the theater and water are alive with a translucent energy. "My aim with Le Rêve is to create an entirely new universe, to transport everyone into a world where the theater, performance and audience become one and the same reality," says Franco Dragone, the internationally acclaimed director, whose credits include O, Mystère and Celine Dion: A New Day. A very special cast of artists, athletes and characters has been discovered from around the world and will bring the dreams to life at 7:30 pm nightly, Thursday through Monday.

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Ka Cirque Du Soleil - Las Vegas

2005-12-01T03:14:00.000-08:00

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3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

KA, the unprecedented new theatrical show from Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, brings together astonishing acrobatic performances, the thrills and action of martial arts from all over the world, plus astonishing innovations in puppetry, multimedia and pyrotechnics. Together, they tell the epic story of a set of twins on a perilous journey to fulfill their shared destiny. KA brings the visual language of cinema to a dazzling live event that is more about storytelling than any previous Cirque production. The show's underlying theme of duality is underscored by the opposing powers of fire to create and to destroy.

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Kanye West - Aladdin - New Year's eve

2005-11-23T17:27:00.000-08:00

Kanye West, one of hip-hop’s elite, will perform in concert on NEW YEAR’S EVE at the ALADDIN THEATRE. The show will begin at 8pm with a soon to be announced special guest. Kanye West’s brilliant new album, Late Registration, debuted at #1 to the tune of 860,000 copies sold, in early September. The second single from that release, “Gold Digger,” featuring Jamie Foxx, sits atop the Billboard Hot 100, Kanye’s first #1 single since last year’s “Slow Jamz.” In 2004, Kanye was nominated for an astounding 10 Grammy’s for his groundbreaking, multi-platinum Roc-A-Fella debut, The College Dropout. Kanye took home three – including “Best Rap Song” for his anthem “Jesus Walks” – and stole the show with an incredible performance. Get your tickets now and see Kanye West in Las Vegas!

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