“Free Things To Do in Las Vegas” List
Fremont Street Experience tops MSN Travel’s “Free Things to Do in Las Vegas” list at the No. 1 spot, showing that the original downtown Vegas remains the must-see attraction to experience..
 
The article highlights Fremont Street Experience’s true, “vintage Vegas-feel” including some of Las Vegas’ most historic hotel-casinos.
 
“Head downtown for this hourly light-and-sound show near some of Vegas’ oldest casinos,” MSN wrote about Fremont Street Experience.  “Glitter is everywhere here, as millions of neon lights illuminate the heart of downtown Vegas.”
 
“It’s an honor to be recognized by MSN as the top free entertainment venue in Las Vegas, especially considering the number of high-quality attractions here,” said Jeff Victor, President of Fremont Street Experience. “Approximately 18 million people a year visit Fremont Street and we look forward to welcoming new and returning guests.  There is a party every night on Fremont Street Experience where everyone can experience the original and real Las Vegas.”
 
Fremont Street Experience is a five-block long urban pedestrian mall that connects the 10 downtown hotel-casinos – Binion’s, California, Fitzgeralds, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Main Street Station, Plaza and Vegas Club.
 
The featured attraction of Fremont Street Experience is Viva Vivsion, the world’s largest video screen which is 1,500 feet long and suspended 90 feet above the mall. The light & sound shows developed specifically for Viva Vision are displayed on a 12.5-million-light LED screen accompanied by a 550,000-watt sound system.
 
Two new hit shows playing nightly on Viva Vision are “A Tribute To Queen,” featuring the songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions,” and “Don McLean’s American Pie” featuring the namesake rock anthem.
 
“Our two new Viva Vision shows have been a big new attraction for Fremont Street Experience,” Victor said.  “We have taken rock anthems and made one-of-a-kind gigantic music videos that people can only experience here.  Thousands of people are coming downtown each night to see these new shows and we have three additional shows in production that will debut this fall.”
 
The free Viva Vision shows run nightly at the top of the hour from nightfall to midnight.
 
MSN Travel’s list incorporated the Top 11 free attractions in The Entertainment Capital of the World, including other prominent Las Vegas attractions such as the fountains at the Bellagio, the lion habitat at MGM Grand, the aquarium at The Mirage and The Sirens of TI.

$150,000 In Cash Prizes
Silver Legacy Resort Casino knows how to throw a party - a $250,000 VIP Platinum Slot Invitational Party in fact.

During the event, Silver Legacy gave away 21 cash prizes including
$75,000 to Leo S. from California who said, “he couldn’t wait to spend
the money on his family.”

Other big winners included Barbara R. from California who won $20,000 and wanted to continue to gamble with her winnings.

Craig T., also from California, won $10,000 and had no special plans for his winnings at thetime, o

Jerry’s Nugget Casino is offering a discount to active and non-active members of the military at Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop and Uncle Angelo’s Pizza Joint.

The More Club Military Discount program will grant active members of the military a 25 percent discount on meals purchased at either restaurant. Non-active military, including veterans and retired personnel, will receive a 15 percent discount. The discount is eligible on dine-in orders of $10 or more and includes food and all beverage choices with the exception of food specials inside Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop. Customers who wish to participate in this promotion should present their military ID, along with their More Club card, to the More Club counter for enrollment. Once enrolled, participants can swipe their More Club card at the main kiosk to receive a discount ticket. One discount ticket may be used per customer per day.

“This is a great way to show our appreciation to More Club members that have been or are currently in the military. With the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday, it is our way to say, ‘Thank you,’” commented Peter DeMangus, general manager at Jerry’s Nugget. 

These discount levels are valid through Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Following Veteran’s Day, the discount amounts will be 20 percent and 10 percent for active and non-active military, respectively.

Blackjack players are used to taking home winnings from blackjack. One player will be taking home the blackjack table itself. An authentic blackjack table, straight from the Las Vegas Hilton casino floor (and displayed in front of the Hilton’s Tempo Lounge), will be given away on June 30 at 6 p.m. Drawing tickets are earned by playing table games at the Hilton. Details are available in the casino. There will be ten winners of $100 in promo chips, four winners of $500 in promo chips, and one grand prize winner of the blackjack table. Promotion open only to Nevada residents.

After his stimulating win at the US Open, Tiger Woods has decided to have season-ending knee surgery. As this might be a disappointment for many golf fans, Tiger’s departure leaves the rest of the golf world with hope. Before the announcement, the Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook listed Tiger an overwhelming favorite to win the British Open, the next major tournament in July scheduled to be played in England. Now, with Tiger out, the rest of the field has to think their chances are much better. According to Jay Kornegay, executive director of the Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook, some of the contenders include Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia both at 12-1, Phil Mickelson 15-1, Justin Rose 20-1, and Les Westwood at 25-1. All the current odds and rules are posted in the SuperBook.

Caesars Palace has raised its table games betting limit ceilings to the highest in the city.

Blackjack players who previously could bet up to three hands at $10,000 a hand, will enjoy raised wagering limits of one hand at $50,000 or three hands at $25,000 per hand. Dice players who were limited to $5,000 on line bets, will have higher betting limits of $50,000 on any line bet (Pass, Don’t Pass, Come, Don’t Come). Place bet limits will be $25,000 and $30,000, up from $5,000 and $6,000. “Hard Way” bettors will be allowed to wager $10,000 on any “Hard Way.” Roulette players who were limited to $500 “Any Way” wagers (single numbers, splits, quads, etc.) will enjoy new wagering limits of $3,000 “Any Way.” The new wagering limits will be available in high-limit gaming areas and in the dice pit and will not affect popular lower table game limits elsewhere throughout the resort.

Posted by:  Linda