The Las Vegas Adventurer

“21” is the true story of some of the brightest young minds in the country – and how they took Vegas for millions!
Based on the book “Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions,” “21” is about Ben Campbell, a brilliant M.I.T. student who finds he can’t afford the tuition he needs and finds the answers in the cards.
He is recruited by his unorthodox math professor Micky Rosato (Kevin Spacey) to join a group of the school’s most gifted students that head to Vegas every weekend armed with fake identities and …read more

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The Encore Suites, Steve Wynn’s $2.1 billion sequel to the Wynn, has announced it is now hiring for 5300 positions for its opening later this year.
This is great news for local Las Vegans (or those wanting to become Las Vegans!), who will be able to apply online starting this Sunday, July 20th. (They have a FAQ about the application process here.)
The 2,034 room, 61-floor tower is right next to the original Wynn tower and sits where the Desert Inn once stood. It was originally intended to be an extension of the Wynn but it was later decided it would …read more

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Mother’s Day is only five days away and while family and mom may not be the first things you think of when Vegas crosses your mind, those of us who live here have an opportunity to experience it in a uniquely Vegas way!
Now, it’s well-known that Liberace loved his own mom, and as he would have been 89 years old just a few days after Mother’s Day on the 16th, the Liberace Museum is hosting the 2nd Sunday Mother’s Day and Birthday Event by offering free admission starting from …read more

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The Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament to be held on Friday, April 18 inside The Venetian Poker Room.
The no-limit Texas hold’em poker tournament will begin at 3:00 pm and all proceeds of the tournament and live and silent auctions will benefit the Nevada SPCA no-kill animal shelter.
Last year’s event raised $130,000 for the Nevada SPCA, a no-kill animal shelter that gives food and shelter to thousands of homeless Las Vegas animals.
The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd South
414-7657
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The 7th Annual Pure Aloha Festival will take place at The Cannery this Friday April 18th (doors open at 6pm), Saturday the 19th (10am to 6pm), and Sunday the 20th (10am to 5pm).
Performing artists include Katchafire, Sudden Rush, Hooliganz, Kapena, and Hawaiian Soul.
Tickets for general admission are only available day of event: $5 for general admission and $3 for children 3 – 10 years of age, seniors 65+, and military. A portion of the festival proceeds will go to charity. Concert tickets are an additional cost. Call 604-9438 for more info.
The Cannery Casino & Hotel
2121 E. Craig Rd.
702-507-5700
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Though the face of Las Vegas is constantly changing and updating itself, the sign just south of the Strip that welcomes visitors to Las Vegas looks the same today as it did when it was first created nearly half a century ago.
The landmark was created in 1959 by Betty Willis for Clark County, Nevada. Willis and her family were one of the first in the Las Vegas valley, arriving by horse-drawn wagon in 1905. Willis’ father, Stephen Whitehead, was employed as Clark County’s first assessor. Willis studied at an art school in LA before returning to Las Vegas where …read more

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Fox 5 Vegas is teaming up with 97.1 to host the 2008 Variety Kids-On-the-Go-athon. The two day telethon starts tomorrow at 6am and runs until 7pm, and Thursday at the same times as well.
Donations can be made by calling 702-568-KIDS (702-568-5437), and all donations go to help local children and families in need.
Variety works to improve the quality of life for children with special needs in Southern Nevada.
Through the “Kids on the Go” program, Variety provides freedom of movement through customized adaptive equipment to children whose families are unable to afford the expensive, yet much needed mobility equipment.
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As I posted back in January, The Las Vegas Review Journal allows locals and visitors alike to submit their picks for the Best of Las Vegas. From restaurants to tourist traps, and hotels to adult stores, The Best of Las Vegas is a fantastic resource for anyone planning to spend some time in Las Vegas!
The 8,000 votes have been tallied and can be viewed by category:
~ Best Eat & Drink
~ Best Entertainment
~ Best Hotels
~ Best Locations
~ Best People
~ Best Shopping
~ Best Sports Spots
~ Best of the Worst
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