The Stratosphere Las Vegas offers excellent dining options. There are six restaurants to choose from and they satisfy any taste, whether you are looking for a romantic setting, breath-taking views, gourmet meal or a quick bite.
Top of the World – Global
The restaurant is located in the Stratosphere Tower, more than 800 feet above Las […]

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Marie Osmond with fans at the Flamingo

Marie Osmond returned to the Las Vegas Flamingo Resort’s stage Tuesday in an emotional tribute to her lost son, Michael Bryan. He jumped from his Los Angeles apartment and fell eight stories to his death February 26. Michael Bryan was eighteen.

Marie Osmond stars with brother Donny Osmond in the Donny & Marie Show at the Flamingo on the Las Vegas strip.

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Las Vegas Flamingo

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Nancy Cartwright & Bart Simpson

Nancy Cartwright is hosting the 5th Annual Happy House Poker Tournament and BBQ at her home in Northridge Saturday, April 24 from 1 PM to 6 PM. If you’re wondering, Nancy Cartwright is the iconic voice of Bart Simpson.

Adults (21 years or older) are invited to take part in a charity poker tournament that will include celebrities and friends playing for some nice prizes. The poker tournament features Texas Hold’em and allows rebuys for $10. There’s also a BBQ and plenty of games for the kids so make it a family affair.

A top ticket for $60 gives you a seat in the poker tournament plus all the festivities. If poker not your thing and you’re there for the BBQ then $15 covers the tab. Children under 12 are FREE. Players should arrive by Noon for the 1 PM sharp tournament start.

More information is available by calling 818.882.7483 or visit www.HappyHouse.org. All proceeds will go towards Happy House and its mission to Build Better Families.

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Nancy Cartwright is the Honorary Mayor of the North Valley

Stratosphere Las Vegas is a tower, hotel and casino located on the Strip. The signature attraction is the 1,149 feet (350 m) Stratosphere Tower, which is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the States (and second tallest in the Western Hemisphere).
Several golf courses are in close proximity of the property and so are the […]

The guests staying at Planet Hollywood can relax at the spa, work out in the gym, play a friendly game of golf, indulge in some shopping and soak up the sun by the pools.
Spa by Mandara

The Spa at Planet Hollywood includes a salon, the spa and the gym facilities.
The spa is open daily […]

The president of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was found dead this morning.

TMZ.com is reporting that Randy Kwasniewski was found in his Summerlin home from a gunshot wound that they claim to be self-inflicted.

Kwasniewski had been in the hotel business for over 30 years and has been with Morgans Hotel Group, which co-owns and runs Hard Rock in Las Vegas, since 2006.

At Morgans, he served as president and was chief operating officer of Hard Rock.

Cloud Nine (pictured above from their website), the big tethered balloon ride across from Luxor, has been grounded.

But only for a short while, until they receive a part that apparently can only be received from France.

The high winds this past weekend caused the balloon to shake more than deemed safe by county officials, and the ride has been closed for business since Saturday night.

The balloon, which holds 30 passengers, floats up 500 feet for a view of the Las Vegas Strip, and then down again.

Tickets are $25 per person.

When the sun goes down, the fun begins at Planet Hollywood . Whether you choose a lounge, a bar or a nightclub, you’ll surely enjoy your time here!
Prive
The nightclub is open on Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 p.m. It is one of the hot spots on the Strip and attracts celebrities such as […]

Lest you’re thinking of advantage-playing a ticket voucher machine, we point you to a tale of a faulty one at the Harrah’s Casino and Racetrack in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Voucher machines are a combination slot ticket redemption, ATM, and change from large bills.

Last week, players found that instead of receiving $1 bills, one machine was dispensing $100 bills, effectively paying 100:1.

Upon discovery, walking away quickly with your windfall probably would not have provoked a response.

But a 53-year-old woman greedily returned to the machine 56 times, receiving $22,200.

She was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition.

The money was recovered (though there’s no mention of the $222 she was legitimately owed), and her bail was set at $10,000.

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Annie Duke, the 2010 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship Winner
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Annie Duke won the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship Sunday evening at Caesars Palace. Annie Duke becomes the first woman to win this prestigious poker tournament and joins the ranks of past winners - Phil Hellmuth, Ted Forrest, Paul Wasika, Chris Ferguson and Huck Seed. On the way to the championship she had to defeat a former champ, a WSOP Main Event winner, two players that sat at a WSOP Main Event final table and then get past eight-WSOP-bracelets man, Eric Seidel, in a best of three final matches.

In the end Annie Duke prevailed when her nines took the final pot. She won $500,000 plus a championship diamond ring. Along with the loot she gets the trophy and a lifetime of bragging rights. Congratulations to Annie for blazing the way and making poker history.

Photos from the final day action will be added to the photo gallery.

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Annie Duke shares her win with 2009 heads-up champion, Huck Seed
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