Binion’s to close hotel rooms

November 30, 2009

The hotel-casino that launched the World Series of Poker is closing its hotel part of the casino.

All 365 rooms of Binion’s Gambling Hall will be shuttered as of Dec. 14.

Along with the hotel closure, 100 workers will be laid off, keno will be shut down, and the coffee shop will be closed.

The re…

Golden Nugget Rush Tower First Look Photos

November 30, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Golden Nugget’s Rush Tower entrance at First and Carson Street

The benchmark of luxury in downtown Las Vegas accommodations has taken a quantum leap with the past week’s opening of the Rush Tower at the Golden Nugget. Flipchip hiked through the sparkli…

Free buffets at M Resort

November 27, 2009

Our favorite offer that month is multiple free buffets from the new M Resort.

But rush, you only have until Nov. 30 to take advantage.

Earn as little as 250 points ($250 playthrough on slots) and you can get a free lunch buffet that day. And you keep the points.

Here’re the points-to-meal conver…

Free Lion King tickets for buying Green Valley Ranch gift card

November 27, 2009

The District, the shopping center at Green Valley Ranch, has an offer that will help your Christmas shopping while enabling you to catch a Vegas show.

Simply purchase $350 worth of gift cards, good at any shop on The District (including restaurants), and depending when you purchase, you’ll receive …

World Market Center Current on Debts

November 27, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas

World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas announced they are up to instance on their loans even though the occupancy rate for the billion dollar project has declined about 10% from a high of 99%. The more than …

Harrah’s Edging Closer to Planet Hollywood Ownership

November 27, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Planet Hollywood Resort Las Vegas

Harrah’s Entertainment CEO Gary Loveman informed employees that Harrah’s was continuing in their efforts to acquire the Planet Hollywood Resort on the Las Vegas strip. The acquisition of the property would give Harrah’…

Problem Gambling Center online chat today

November 24, 2009

Today amidst noon and 1 p.m., the Las Vegas Sun hosts a live online q&a chat with Krista Creelman, executive director of the Problem Gambling Center.

You can post questions in advance by visiting this link, though you do need to register an detail first (it’s free).

[Source] Las Vegas News Bl…

AVN Adult Entertainmetn Expo 2010 Las Vegas January 8-10

November 24, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Flower Tucci - 2009 AVN AEE

What do you want for Christmas? Looking for something original for that special person on your gift list? How about a ticket to the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo 2010 in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo Center? That’s right, fans…

Harrah’s Great Gift Wrap Up Returns to Caesars Palace

November 22, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Great Gift Wrap Up at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

Harrah’s highly successful Total Rewards player’s club brings the crowd pleasing Great Gift Wrap Up redemption back to Caesars Palace Las Vegas again that year. December 3-7 has been set aside to allow Tot…

Gambling Tales Podcast Now On the Air

November 21, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Gambling expert Dr. David Schwartz

All those humans that enjoy gambling and its rich history are in luck with the recent on-the-air premier of Gambling Tales Podcast. Well known poker bloggers, Special K and Falstaff, have teamed-up to bring their podc…

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