DATELINE LAS VEGAS

JANUARY 2008

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The Palazzo Prepares for Grand Opening

The Palazzo Las Vegas, the new resort adjacent to the famed Venetian =
Resort-Hotel-Casino, will prepare for its grand opening celebration from =
January 17 to 19, 2008. The Palazzo features modern European ambience =
and design reminiscent of Italian affluent living with a unique =
combination of premium amenities that include: 3,000 all-suite rooms; =
restaurants by top celebrity chefs such as CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table =
10 by Emeril Lagasse, CarneVino by Mario Batali and Restaurant Charlie =
by Charlie Trotter; extraordinary entertainment with the Tony =
Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” and Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club, a Las Vegas =
version of New York’s dynamic sports bar and lounge; The Shoppes at The =
Palazzo featuring 60 high-end and mid-level stores anchored by Las =
Vegas’ first-ever Barneys New York; and, the largest Canyon Ranch =
SpaClub to date. For more information, please contact Dawn Britt, The =
Palazzo, dawn.britt@venetian.com .=20

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Golden Nugget Completes $60 Million Expansion

The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino unveiled its $60 million expansion =
including a large multi-purpose events center, expanded gaming floor, =
new sushi restaurant and an exciting nightlife venue. The Grand, the new =
events center, provides a large event space for conferences, banquets, =
meetings or receptions, and includes high-speed internet access, =
state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and individual sound, =
electricity and climate controls. Red Sushi restaurant offers the best =
in traditional Japanese cuisine coupled with stylish surroundings. Gold =
Diggers, the newest nightlife experience, is a state-of-the-art =
entertainment venue boasting a large dance floor bordered by bartenders =
serving up enticing libations in a fun-filled atmosphere. Just steps =
away from the party, the nightspot opens to a 180-degree, oversized =
balcony providing stunning views of the Fremont Street Experience. For =
more information, please contact Justin McVay, Golden Nugget, at =
jmcvay@goldennugget.com .=20

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Springs Preserve Adds New Exhibit to ORI.GEN Experience

The Springs Preserve presents an enlightening look at the landscape of =
Nevada with its newest art exhibit, “Playground of the Gods,” by =
Nicholas A. Price. This one-of-a-kind exhibit showcases 30 traditionally =
hand-printed photographs of rock formations that depict faces and scenes =
portrayed in the Valley of Fire. “Playground of the Gods” will be =
displayed Jan. 7 through Apr. 30 before embarking on a national tour in =
2009. For more information, please contact Rebecca Wolfson, Kirvin Doak =
Communications, rwolfson@kirvindoak.com =
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The M Resort, Spa and Casino Partners with Galaxy Theatres

M Resort, Spa and Casino, an all-new $1 billion resort to be completed =
in the spring of 2009 on South Las Vegas Boulevard, has struck a =
partnership agreement with Galaxy Theatres, the privately-owned, =
award-winning movie theatre company widely known for its advanced =
digital technology and customer service philosophy. Expected to open in =
the fall of 2009, the 63,000 square-foot movie entertainment theatre =
will feature 14 screens and 3,100 seats. Digital and 3-D movie =
projection, spacious auditoriums, oversized movie screens, all-stadium =
luxury seating, digital sound and premium concession selections will be =
offered at the movie entertainment theatre. For more information, please =
contact Rina Foster, Preferred Public Relations, at =
rina@preferredpublicrelations.com =
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Cannery Casino Resorts Sold

Cannery Casino Resorts is being sold for nearly $1.8 billion, including =
acquisition costs, to a gaming company controlled by Australian =
billionaire James Packer. Melbourne, Australia-based Crown, Ltd. will =
acquire 100 percent of the company in a transaction that is expected to =
take a year to 18 months. The acquisition includes the Cannery in North =
Las Vegas and the $250 million Eastside Cannery, which is being built to =
replace the Nevada Palace on Boulder Highway. For more information, =
please contact Preferred Public Relations at 702-254-5704.

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AGO to Open First Las Vegas Restaurant at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

AGO, the elegant Italian trattoria named after its celebrated executive =
chef partner Agostino Sciandri, will launch a new Las Vegas location at =
the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino this winter, coinciding with the tenth =
anniversary of the landmark Los Angeles eatery. AGO is best known for =
its authentic Tuscan-style Italian fare that emphasizes light and simple =
cooking. AGO Las Vegas, designed by Ralph Gentile, will include a sleek =
and welcoming lounge where diners can sample AGO’s one-of-a kind =
cocktails or small plates from the bar menu. Guests then enter the =
intimate dining area which will include a special “Cava” room inspired =
by the ambience of an underground wine cave. For more information, =
please contact Jessie Pound, Kirvin Doak Communications, at =
jpound@kirvindoak.com .=20

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PGA Tour’s TPC Canyons to be Renamed “TPC Las Vegas”

The PGA TOUR announced recently that TPC Canyons in Las Vegas - part of =
the TOUR’s TPC Network of premier private and resort golf facilities - =
has been renamed TPC Las Vegas. The renaming is part of an overall =
re-positioning initiative designed to more closely align the club with =
the worldwide resort destination of Las Vegas, as well as to celebrate =
the rich history and storied past of golf in the city of Las Vegas. For =
more information, please contact Terri Maruca, Kirvin Doak =
Communications, at tmaruca@kirvindoak.com =
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JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa Enhances the Spa Experience

The Aquae Sulis Spa at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa recently =
introduced the 3,000-square-foot Aquae Sulis Garden, a private, =
multi-purpose venue where guests can meditate, enjoy a good book, and =
partake in one of many fitness classes including yoga, belly dancing and =
Hula. The Garden includes 19 different varieties of plants including =
herbs and fruit trees, a pond and three-tiered fountain, a hand-crafted =
bridge and a hydrotherapy pool. For more information, please contact =
Lisa Roughley, Roughley Speaking Public Relations, at =
lisa@roughleyspeakingpr.com .=20

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Caesars Palace Raises Table Game Limit Ceiling to Highest in Las Vegas

Caesars Palace has raised its table games betting limit ceilings to the =
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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. For more information, please contact Debbie =
Munch, Harrah’s Entertainment, at munchd@harrahs.com =
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Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub Closes for Remodeling

After more than three years as one of the top nightlife destinations on =
the Las Vegas Strip, Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub has closed its doors. =
The club, which opened July 4, 2004, will undergo a major renovation and =
expansion. In spring 2008, it will open as an entirely new, top-tier =
nightlife escape. New York design firm Seed is overseeing the project. =
For more information, please contact Craig Nyman, Kirvin Doak =
Communications, at cnyman@kirvindoak.com =
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Bette Midler to Premiere at The Colosseum on Feb. 20

Known for her incomparable humor, over-the-top imagination and =
captivating charisma, the Divine Miss M. has appropriately titled her =
new Las Vegas production Bette Midler “The Showgirl Must Go On.” The =
show, which is created exclusively for The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, =
will make its highly anticipated debut on Feb. 20, 2008. With plenty of =
girls and gags, “The Showgirl Must Go On” will feature some of Midler’s =
favorite colorful characters, a 13-piece band and 20 female dancers. For =
more information, please contact Michelle St. Angelo, Kirvin Doak =
Communications, at mstangelo@kirvindoak.com =
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JERSEY BOYS to Open at the Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino

JERSEY BOYS, the Tony Award-winning musical, will open in a =
custom-built, 1600-seat theater at Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino on May 3, =
2008. JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: =
Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the =
story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the =
tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all =
time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 =
million records worldwide - all before they were thirty. The show =
features such hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My =
Eyes Off of You,” “Oh, What a Night,” and many more. JERSEY BOYS, which =
opened to rave reviews on November 6, 2005, continues to set weekly box =
office records and continues to be one of the top grossing shows on =
Broadway. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Zbylut, Kirvin =
Doak Communications, at ezbylut@kirvindoak.com =
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Michael Boychuck Brings Color to Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace has partnered with celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck to =
create Color - A Salon by Michael Boychuck, set to open at Caesars =
Palace in January 2008. Known as the “Colorist to the Stars,” Michael =
Boychuck has an enduring relationship with Hollywood and is the =
preferred colorist and stylist for familiar names such as Paris and =
Nicky Hilton, Willa Ford and Kirsten Dunst. With Color he will take =
salon arts to an entirely new level of glamour with creative coiffure, =
beauty treatments and signature services amid stunning surroundings. For =
more information, please contact Alyssa Bushey, Harrah’s Entertainment, =
at abushey@harrahs.com .=20

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Priv=E9 and the Living Room Open in Las Vegas

The Opium Group brings its signature brand of South Beach style to Las =
Vegas with Miami’s chicest hotspot, Priv=E9, and the legendary Living =
Room, now open in the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Featuring 12,000 =
square feet of luxuriously appointed design elements created by renowned =
designer Francois Frossard, Priv=E9 mixes the ethereal whimsy of South =
Beach with dramatic elements that are quintessentially Vegas. In =
addition to a distinct atmosphere, guests can expect surprise =
performances, celebrity guests and world-class service. Priv=E9 Las =
Vegas will be adjacent to its sister lounge Living Room. The 3,000 =
square foot Living Room offers a modern twist on the cozy cigar lounges =
of the 1940’s, featuring cushy cognac leather sofas, luxurious burgundy =
drapery and a grand granite bar. For more information, please contact =
Judy Stone, Priv=E9, at judy@privelv.com .=20

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Simon at Palms Place Debuts at New Palms Place Hotel, Condo & Spa

Famed restaurateur Kerry Simon has announced that he will open his =
latest epicurean venture Simon at Palms Place at the new Palms Place =
Hotel, Condo & Spa. The Rock & Roll chef, who has catered to the stars =
for almost two decades, will bring his style of cutting-edge, globally =
inspired fare to the eagerly anticipated new property. Specializing in =
sushi, steak and seafood with more than 8,400 square feet of dining =
space, Simon at Palms Place aims to be a hip, edgy and delectable new =
dining destination unlike any other in Las Vegas. For more information, =
please contact Larry Fink, Palms, at larry.fink@palms.com =
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Aquarius Casino Resort to Launch $20 Million Room Renovation Project

The Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nev., has announced the first =
phase of a nearly $20 million room renovation project to begin in early =
2008. The remodeling will include 32-inch LCD flat panel televisions, =
lounge chairs, ottomans, designer lamps, TV chests and artwork. Changes =
will also include details such as accented wall coverings on the =
headboard walls in addition to designer carpets and drapes, as well as =
top-of-the line bed linens and accessories. The bathrooms will be =
outfitted in a cherry wood vanity with granite countertops, designer =
sinks and accessories. The renovations are scheduled to be completed in =
May 2008. The Aquarius Casino Resort remains the largest gaming resort =
in Laughlin with 1,907 rooms in two 18-story towers and a 57,000 =
square-foot casino. For more information, please contact Cynthia =
Salarizadeh, Preferred Public Relations, at =
cynthia@preferredpublicrelations.com =
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Alicia Malone
amalone@lvcva.com
Public Affairs Public Relations Specialist Leisure
T: 702-892-0711 | F: 702-892-7630
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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors =
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3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas NV 89109

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