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If there is one thing that the Chinese New Year is doing for casinos, it’s flocking the baccarat gambling tables with high-rolling Asian tourists. Naturally, meaning a major financial boon for the city. Blackjack used to be the game people ambushed. “Used to” being the operative part of that sentence. But now, “Baccarat has easily [...]

Want a place to really push your car’s limits? Is the autobahn too far to go? Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the second annual Laps for Charity, where the Las Vegas Motor Speedway opens up their 1.5-mile track to personal cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Alas, you’ll only be allowed to drive [...]

International dining big-wig, Hakkasan Ltd., is planning to debut at the Las Vegas MGM Grand later this year now that their plans for the city at Fontainebleau, Las Vegas have officially fallen through, as reported by Vegas Inc News. The high profile Las Vegas nightclub and restaurant operator, Angel Management Group, commented Tuesday regarding upcoming [...]

Super Bowl XLVI is coming up, and you can celebrate with tickets to the Blue Man Group (at Venetian) for only $XLVI (or $46).   All you have to do is wear something showing your support of the New York Giants or the New England Patriots when you purchase your tickets at the box office and give them code GAME46.  

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Newly single Katy Perry makes her first public appearance in Las Vegas, after separating from husband Russell Brand.   On Jan. 27, Perry will co-host a GiveLove charity event at the grand opening of the 1 OAK nightclub (at The Mirage) beginning at 10:30 p.m.   Perry will be joined by J Molinari Jewelry designers Markus Molinari and Jason Arasheben.  

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Despite the results of last Sunday’s crushing loss to the NY Giants, the Niners had a great run and a great season! With the emergence of Vernon Davis as a top Tight End in the NFC and Alex Smith finally getting some stability with first-year head coach, Jim Harbaugh and 49er fans have a lot [...]

After President Barack Obama made his annual television congressional State of The Union address giving his current assessment of the country, he almost immediately took that message on the road, for a five-stop tour that includes Las Vegas. Obama’s speech, which was broadcasted on all major television networks, was based on four “pillars”: American manufacturing, [...]

The Dinah Shore Weekend will take place April 27-29 this year, and this time in Las Vegas.   Caesars Entertainment will host at their properties, with hotel discounts and events throughout the weekend.   During that weekend, the Flamingo Go pool will be reserved exclusively for those part of the Weekend.   Usually taking place in Palm Springs, it’s the largest lesbian event in the world with attendance increasing every year.  

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Through the end of this week (Jan. 29), Cabo Wabo Cantina in the Miracle Mile shops celebrates their two-year anniversary.   Could owner Sammy Hagar possibly pop by for a surprise visit and impromptu performance?  We think it’s highly likely.  The Red Rocker has been known to drop in unannounced.  

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For four days, AVN (Adult Video Network) took over Las Vegas convention centers and the most popular nightclubs throughout the weekend. From dealings about zoning laws, to knowing what’s 100% silicone, the AVN offers not only offers lots of skin, but offers panel discussions and business tips for making it big in the adult entertainment [...]

A recent survey shows that this year, Las Vegas seems to be among the top 10 destination points to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Dragon, which officially begins this Monday, is expected to be breathing fire festivities down the neck of Sin City. Vegas CBS news affiliate, 8NewsNow, says the city’s [...]

Dragon dance fills the Venetian's Atrium

An authentic Dragon Dance at The Venetian/Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas kicked off the two weeks of Celebration of the Chinese New Year.  The Year of the Dragon got underway on Monday, the day of the new moon and first day of the Chinese New Year.

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On Friday, Forbes released a list of the top destinations for bargain shoppers. Now we all knew the Sin City buffets are the best deal the country over… but surprisingly Las Vegas ranked in the top ten placing at number four. Forbes published that much was attributed the fact that “Las Vegas metro area has [...]

Thursday’s issue of Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked the top 20 rudest cities in America. And guess what Las Vegas? You just got successfully downgraded four spots from #8 to now #12 in 2012. Supposedly, Sin City has gotten nicer? T+L reported, “Vegas got four slots friendlier since last year, but voters apparently still think [...]

Levis never looked so good

Photos from day 4 of the 2012 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo have been added to the gallery and are quickly available with this handy link.  The final day of the event saw the biggest of the adult stars on the floor of the expo signing autographs and mixing with the thousands of fans that made the trek to Las Vegas for this annual bash.

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Giant Dragon at The Venetian Las Vegas blows smoke

Monday marks the start of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon.  The Venetian Las Vegas will commemorate the event with an authentic Dragon Dance at The Venetian Las Vegas.  As in past years, the ceremony will commence with an authentic eye painting ceremony at The Venetian porte cochere before entering the property and winding through the casino to the atrium/waterfall for the unveiling of the great fire-breathing dragon, then the colorful dance will continue to conclusion at The Palazzo.

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It was announced today that Bruno Mars’ nose – much like his criminal record – is clean once again. Earlier, a judge dismissed the pop singer’s cocaine possession charge which dates back to nearly two years ago during his highly publicized arrest in the bathroom of the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino after [...]

Vegas is known for many things, among them are unique cultural aspects, fine entertainment, and, oh yeah, parties. When you combine all three of these things together you could see why Vegas would be the perfect spot for a Chinese New Year blow out. In fact it seems like the whole city is getting in [...]