Monthly Archives: August 2011

Caesars Shines in Vegas

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Vegas Caesars

Caesars Entertainment Corp., with more than 50 properties in six countries, has narrowed its debt thanks in large part to its 10 Strip-area casinos. With casinos in other parts of the country temporarily closing down due to weather or simply not making money, Vegas-area casinos have shined. Even with customers actually visiting less, they are spending more money when they do, in large part to increased room fees and good demand. As we reported earlier, Project Linq is set to go, as well as completion on 662 unfinished hotel rooms in the Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace. Caesars also owns the World Series of Poker, which had record-setting attendance and a record prize pool of $190 million in June and July. Things are looking up for Caesars due in large part to Vegas. If you’d like to check out Caesars Hotels, we’ve got the link for you HERE.

Summer Fun–Top Resort Pools in Vegas

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Resort Pools in VegasIt’s the time of year where it’s blazing hot, and everyone is looking for different ways to cool down. In Vegas, why not try a resort pool for you and your family? We have listed some of the top pools and their locations here:

The Beach at Mandalay Bay

With an 11-acre beach, wave pool, and lazy river, what’s not to like? If that’s not enough, The Beach includes 100 daybeds, cabanas, and several whirlpools, and even has poolside gaming. We’ve got the connection for a 30% off deal on a hotel there as well.

Golden Nugget Pool

If your dream has always been a little danger in your life, the Golden Nugget pool will get the job done. There is a water slide that cuts through the center of the glass-enclosed aquarium at the middle of the pool complex, and all sorts of aquatic life can be seen. Did we mention the shark tank in the middle? The pool also has 15 cabanas and poolside gaming. It’s open til 2am to use the cabanas, Jacuzzis, and poolside bar.

Flamingo Pool

This pool has something for everyone. It is surrounded by a 15-acre wildlife resort that is home to (among other things) flamingos. Lagoons, cascading waterfalls, and interconnecting pools are highlights, and for the adults only, the topless Go Pool has several cabanas, TVs, and Wi-Fi.

Red Rock Resort Pool

A beach area, 19 cabanas, one main pool, and eight smaller wading pools, poolside gaming, and it can also act as an entertainment venue for up to 3,000 people. Enough said.

MGM Grand Pool

This is a paradise of pools. It includes the longest lazy river in Vegas (1,000 feet), 27 private cabanas, five pools, three whirlpools, a waterfall, and even a 53,000 square foot pool club called WET Republic. We have a deal on VIP treatment at this hotel too!

Caesars Palace in Vegas to Open Famed New York Steakhouse

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Vegas Old Homestead Caesars

One of the longest-running restaurants in America will have a new home on the Strip in Vegas, as by the end of 2011, Caesars will house Old Homestead steakhouse. The restaurant has been around since 1968. This version will seat 250 people and is 16,000 square feet. It will be designed to feature items reflecting the East Coast history of Old Homestead. It will replace Nero’s, which was located near the Colosseum theater. They are famous for being too much to eat in one sitting and promoting the four food groups–beef, beef, beef, and beef–while challenging patrons with items such as a 32-ounce ribeye. Old Homestead does have some prior experience feeding gamblers, as the Atlantic City location proves. For a place to stay while you pig out, check out our great deal on hotels. While you’re waiting for December and the grand opening, be sure to look at Caesars’ page on our site too.

Riviera in Vegas Brings Back Bingo

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Las Vegas Bingo at the Riviera

After a four-year absence from the Vegas gaming scene, the Riviera is bringing bingo back to the fold. After exiting Chapter 11 on April 1, the new Riviera is under new management and launching a complete revamp of many areas, including the bingo room. This isn’t your traditional chips and white cards setup, however, as the Riviera is targeting all audiences, particularly the males age 20-40 demographic. Now, the bingo machines are electronic, with players having the choice of using fixed monitors or hand-held devices. Gone are the days of only the older crowd playing–the Riviera says bingo is for everyone. Better yet, the big games will move to a bigger area and the bingo room is projected to break even at the least.

Other hotels are following suit.The Plaza will also reopen on August 24 with a $150,000 bingo tournament as well, and a waiting list that has grown to 160. If you’re looking for Vegas gaming at its finest, look into information on the Riviera, as well as checking out Plaza info.

Caesars Ready to Start $500 Million Strip Project

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Vegas Caesars Palace

In the face of the recession, Caesars is doubling down. Construction will begin this month on a $500 million mid-Strip project called Linq that will include a restaurant-entertainment district (326,000 square feet) linking the Imperial Palace and Flamingo resorts, a “re-skinning” of Imperial Palace and O’Sheas, and a 550-foot “observation wheel” that is like a Ferris wheel, but houses 30 people per pod. This will also create 1,500 permanent new jobs and employ about 3,000 construction workers. We wish Caesars the best on this 18-month project. We have found some great deals on Caesars hotels, with rates as low as $99 a night. Don’t forget to check out our page on Caesars as well!

Tropicana in Vegas offers $200 Freeplay Reimbursement

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Tropicana Hotel and Casino Vegas

Gambling in Las Vegas is a tradition dating many years back, as is losing money from doing so (for most people). This time, however, the Tropicana in Las Vegas is offering a special deal that really works against the whole “I lost all my money at the slots” thing–if you stand in line to get a free Tropicana player’s card, there’s a +EV promotion where you can play $200 in slots or video poker, and if you lose, you get an immediate $100 back in freeplay, with $100 more in freeplay if you come back 30 days or later. It’s like breaking even, if you have the discipline and time to come back. You must walk to the player’s club and insert your card immediately into the kiosk after you lose. There’s no marker to keep track of your remaining $100, so be sure to keep track of your pulls or hands. We love deals at Vegas, and if you’re a AAA member, you can head to the Tropicana and get deals on rooms with the following link: AAA Discount, Get 15% Off as well as reading up on your plan for dominating the slots on the Tropicana page. Enjoy!

Hooters in Las Vegas Files for Bankruptcy

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Vegas Hooters

Vegas restaurant-casino Hooters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing assets worth $10-50 million against liabilities of $162 million. After being re-branded as Hooters in 2006, the hotel has suffered from mixed reviews and could be bought out. They are seeking to restructure their debt and continue business as usual.

Perhaps this may have to do with the location? It’s not in the best spot (off the Strip), is right near the Tropicana (as seen in this photo), and they even had an offer from Hedwigs Las Vegas Top Tier to buy it and re-brand for $225 million with a $130 million re-fit, but it fell through.

Check out our page on Hooters, and stay tuned for more news when it becomes available.

Golden Nugget in Vegas is Hiring

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Vegas Golden Nugget hotel

The Golden Nugget in downtown Vegas is hiring, and about 150 new people will come into the fold to help with the newly-renovated venue. Today’s job fair, which will earn 50 people jobs, ends at 4pm. Stay tuned to the Golden Nugget for updates, and to learn more, head to the Golden Nugget information section on our site.

Excalibur 3 Day Sale Promo Code

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Excalibur “3-Day Sale. Up to 20% Off” *Book this special offer today and save up to 20% off Excalibur rooms, Plus receive the following special offers upon check-in: $10 off at The Steak House at Camelot, 2 FREE Midway Game Plays in the Fun Dungeon, $10 off Tournament of Kings and Thunder From Down Under tickets, 1 FREE Jell-O Shot at Dick’s Last Resort(*See site for additional details and restrictions). Promotion Runs: Aug 1 – Nov 5, 2011. Promo Code: X3D0801 (Exp 8/3/11)

Planet Hollywood Vegas Offers Sweet Deal

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Vegas Planet HollywoodThe technology age is rewarded once again! The buffet at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino has an offer if you check in on Foursquare–buy one, get one free. Just show the “coupon” on your phone to the Total Rewards desk, and they’ll give you a coupon to use downstairs.

In addition, PH has a front-of-line pass for $12, which can be worth it; just wait at the front and flash your card. $12 extra will get you all-you-can-drink beer and wine while at the buffet. This is our kind of deal! Check our page on Planet Hollywood for more information.