Effective March 30 Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce at Mandalay Bay will be closed. A new bar & lounge is slated to open in late summer.

The Las Vegas Hilton will host its annual “Hoop Central” March 19-22. Basketball fans will be able to watch all the exciting Hoop Madness in the Hilton ballrooms on giant screens. There will be plenty of room (900 seats) and “Hoop Central” will offer food and drink specials, satellite betting stations, and a smoke-free environment. Admission is free! The SuperBook will also be offering a special during the first round of the tournament. With every $25 parlay card wager, fans can receive a free “Madness” shirt (while supplies last, limit of 2 per person). Shirt offer is only available in the SuperBook

Celebrate The Luck O’ The Irish This St. Patrick’s Day
At Hawaiian Tropic Zone Inside Miracle Mile Shops
On March 17, Hawaiian Tropic Zone invites lads, ladies and leprechauns to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with sinfully delicious drink specials, enticing giveaways and a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Ring Girl search.

In honor of the day of the Irish, visitors can choose from a variety of liquid libations including green beer, $5 Guinness drafts, $5 Irish Car Bombs and $5 shots of Jameson Irish whiskey. In addition, Hawaiian Tropic Zone features the Lucky Leprechaun shot for $3, an irresistible three-layer blend of Bailey’s Irish Cream Mint, Irish whiskey and cream de menthe.

Beginning at 11 p.m., Hawaiian Tropic Zone hosts a MMA Ring Girl search for the Xplosion V: Coach’s Best MMA fight scheduled to be held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Friday, March 20. Contenders will take to the catwalk and strut their stuff with official ring cards for the chance to become an official MMA Ring Girl for a day. The top five contestants will be determined by the crowd of onlookers and the final three will be chosen by Hawaiian Tropic Zone’s guest judges. The three winners will be featured ring girls for the Xplosion V: Coach’s Best MMA fight with first place receiving an additional $500 in prize money.

To register, women must sign up at the door by 11 p.m. on the night of the event. Those participating in the MMA Ring Girl search are encouraged to come dressed to impress in their sexiest outfit or bikini.

Additionally, Hawaiian Tropic Zone will give away three sets of tickets to the Xplosion V: Coach’s Best MMA fight to the first three patrons at the door with the most holiday spirit. 3Wishes.com, known for sexy lingerie and costumes, will offer gift bags to the first 100 ladies geared up in green as DJ Koko takes over the turn tables with an electrifying hip-hop and top 40 mash up.

Hawaiian Tropic Zone Hosts A Casting Call For
VH1’S “Real Chance Of Love” Season 2
On Tuesday, March 17, Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Miracle Mile Shops hosts a casting call for VH1’s second season of “Real Chance at Love.” Real and Chance, brothers and stars of the hit reality show, are back to give love another try as twenty new women will be chosen from across the country to move into the “Stallionaire” ranch. Attractive, fun, energetic and single females are invited to stop by Hawaiian Tropic Zone for the chance to compete for the brother of their choice.

Eligible ladies must be at least 21 years of age and must arrive by 10:30 p.m. the night of the event. Additionally, participants are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance at Vegas@RealTalentCasting.com.

Mac King kicked off his annual book drive in support of National Reading Month on Wednesday, March 11 with Magic and Storytime in the Square at Town Square Las Vegas. New books are being collected now throughout April 24 at all four Las Vegas Borders locations to benefit Child Haven’s Through the Eyes of a Child Foundation. All patrons will receive a two-for-one offer to The Mac King Comedy Magic Show with their book donation.