News is filtering in early this morning about a tragedy that took place at the New York-New York casino on the Strip.
It seems around 1am this morning, a man entered the casino from the walkway that connects the resort to the MGM Grand and opened fire, wounding four people before he was tackled by security […]

Concerts:

• Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts at The Orleans - Tickets: $60.50, $71.50 and $93.50
• Loverboy at the South Point Hotel & Casino - Tickets: $35, $45 and $55
• Metal Skool at the Hard Rock Pool with open bar from 7-10pm - Tickets: $20
• Charlie Murphy at House of Blues - Tickets: $30 and $40
• Blake Shelton at Boulder […]
  
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Poker from behind the WSOP Curtain only available from Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Complete 2007 WSOP stats at the Poker Prof’s World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page.

photo by flipchip/lasvegasvegas.com
Eric Seidel, winner of WSOP Event #54

Eric Seidel came to life in heads up play with Chad Brown during WSOP Event #54, $5000 No Limit Deuce-to-Seven Draw w/Rebuys. Seidel took control and collected all the chips on his way to his 8th WSOP victory. He now stands alone in 5th place on the WSOP all time winners list behind Hellmuth, Brunson, Chan and Moss. The usually quiet Seidel remained calm and quiet even though the win was worth $538,835 in cash, a Corum watch and his eight Gold WSOP Bracelet. Chad Brown received $324,777 for his second place finish.

Today is the start of the 2007 WSOP Main Event. If the lines snaking through the corridors and into the cage in the Pavilion for most of Thursday is any indication the place should be a very crowded zoo by Noon Friday. Rumors circulating around the floor late Friday were predicting a sell out (10,000 Players?) by the time the Day One #4 is completed on Monday. The Gaming Lifestyle Show also is underway and adding its charm to the prevailing circus atmosphere. If you’re not in Las Vegas maybe you should be because its where the fun never sets.

Photo Courtesy of Bodog

The inaugural World Series of Poker Europe is coming up and will boast a huge first prize with a Main Event buy-in of £10,000 or almost $20,000 USD.

The WSOP Europe begins September 6th. The Main Event, a No-Limit Texas Hold’Em Championship, will run from September 10 - 16. The Casino in Leicester Square is a brand new, swanky casino which will play host to the WSOP Europe in the heart of London.

In honor of this exciting landmark in poker Bodog is guaranteeing six VIP prize packages which include:

These VIP prize packages are only available to be won during two Semifinals that will be held on Sunday, August 19 at 3:05 ET and at 3:05 GMT.

There are dozens of qualifiers of all shapes and sizes running each week at Bodog.com. Just check out the qualifier schedule for details.

For complete WSOP Europe details visit: http://www.bodog.com/poker/tournaments/world-series-of-poker-europe.jsp

photo by flipchip/lasvegasvegas.com
Temperature along Flamingo Road in Las Vegas Thursday evening

Wondering how hot it is in Las Vegas? Flipchip, neither mad dog nor Englishman but a fool nontheless, was out with the camera looking for proof that Las Vegas is hotter than Hell. Check out the recent list of hottest spots for rankings:

photo by flipchip/lasvegasvegas.com
Time of day temp was recorded…that’s PM PSDT

Just a few quick Vegas notes of interest for you today:

• Temperatures in Vegas hit 116 degrees this week, which tied a 1985 record. That temperature is also only 1 degree shy of the all-time record. Might be a good idea to revisit my tips and tricks for beating the Vegas heat that I wrote […]
  
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