Hilton HHonors Golf Rewards Packages

October 26, 2008  Hilton Hotels & Resorts now offers Hilton HHonors members the ability to redeem HHonors points for three on-the-green experiences at select Hilton Golf Resorts worldwide. Guests can schedule a tee time, pay a visit to the Hilton Golf Academy or combine golf and hotel accommodations with a golf Stay and Play Rewards package. The new Stay and Play Rewards packages allow guests to create their own unique golfing-centered weekend or simply tack on a round of golf at the end of a stay. One night of accommodations are combined with a round of golf for one or two people to create this inclusive golf experience.With four locations in Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Santa Fe, N.M., the Hilton Golf Academy offers guests a complete golf school escape. Each school offers all-inclusive Stay and Play packages along with commuter schools, private lessons and meeting planners that can help coordinate corporate outings.

Hilton HHonors members wishing to redeem their points for a Golf Academy Rewards package can enjoy a day with fellow students receiving tips on improving their swing and short game in addition to spending an afternoon on the course with a private instructor.

The one-day Golf Academy package includes a three-hour morning lesson, lunch, instructional manual and one round of golf (18 holes) per person. Tee Time Rewards packages allow guests to enjoy a round of golf at any participating Hilton Golf facility — green fees always include 18 holes of golf with a golf cart. Guests wishing to book a Stay and Play, Golf Academy or Tee Time Rewards package can follow through at one of the following six Hilton Golf Resorts and clubs: Phoenix’s Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort and Lookout Mountain Golf Club;

Tucson’s Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort and El Conquistador Country Club; Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort and the Arcadian Shores Golf Club; Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder and the Towa Golf Resort; Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort and the Hilton Cancun Golf Club; and Hiltons of Branson and the Payne Stewart Golf Club. HHonors members interested in redeeming points for these packages can visit www.HiltonHHonors.com/golfrewards

To book a Tee Time or Stay and Play Rewards package, call 800-955-7188.

To book a Hilton Golf Academy Rewards package, contact 1-800-945-6478 or visit www.hiltongolfacademy.com

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Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration in Vegas

October 27, 2008 LAS VEGAS,– Paris Las Vegas will partner with Georges Duboeuf, the number one producer of Beaujolais wines in the world, and U.S. agent W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd. for its 2nd Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration set to kick-off at 12:01 a.m. PST Thursday, November 20, 2008.Following last year’s inaugural celebration, festivities will commence one minute past midnight on Thursday, November 20th. Delivery of the wine will launch the weekend of activities to celebrate the 2008 release through Sunday, November 23. Paris Las Vegas and Georges Duboeuf will host special events, tastings and unique Beaujolais Nouveau featured wine pairing menus at Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Les Artistes, Mon Ami Gabi, Le Provencal and Le Café.Honoring the long tradition regulated by French law, Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine made from 100 percent Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region of France, is released no sooner than the third Thursday of November, when it is ready for consumption just six weeks after the harvest. Thus, at one minute past midnight, huge celebrations are held all over the world to taste the latest wine. More than 65 million bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau will be consumed in the months to follow.Georges Duboeuf is the largest producer of Beaujolais in the world and the number one French wine brand in the US. Georges currently represents over 400 winegrowers in the region. A self-made entrepreneur, he formed “Les Vins de Georges Duboeuf” in 1964, which he now oversees with his son, Franck. Today, Les Vins de Georges Duboeuf includes wines from Beaujolais, Mâconnais and Southern France. The wines are renowned for their value and consistency. They are sold in 120 countries throughout the world.

Paris Las Vegas is a Harrah’s Entertainment resort. From its dramatic 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower to authentic architectural reproductions, elegant décor and superb convention facilities, to its fine cuisine, European-inspired boutiques and world-class entertainment – Paris Las Vegas celebrates the romance, excitement and savoir-faire of the European City of Light. In the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the passion, excitement and sophistication of Paris Las Vegas transports guests to Europe’s most romantic city.

For more information, visit www.harrahs.com/pariswine

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ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP in Vegas

October 27, 2008  THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER® TEAM NOGUEIRA VS TEAM MIR FINALESATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008LIVE FROM THE PEARL AT THE PALMS CASINO RESORTLas Vegas, NV (USA) – After thirteen weeks of intense competition seen by millions of viewers on Spike TV, four competitors from The Ultimate Fighter® Team Nogueira vs Team Mir will fight for the ultimate prize on December 13th – the chance to become The Ultimate Fighter and win a multi-year, six-figure contract with the UFC®. The Ultimate Fighter Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale will take place Saturday, Dec. 13 live from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and will air live on Spike TV, beginning at 9pm ET/PT (tape delayed).

Tickets for The Ultimate Fighter® Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale are $350, $250 and $150, plus any additional box office or service fees, and go on sale Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12 Noon PT. Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 702-474-4000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets.

UFC Fight Club™ members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10am PT via the website ufc.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Friday, Oct. 17 starting at 10am PT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through ufc.com.

UFC fans can tune in to The Ultimate Fighter Team Nogueira vs Team Mir on Spike TV every Wednesday at 10pm ET/PT now through December 3rd to see which competitors advance each week and who will be fighting in the finals live on Dec. 13th.

For more information about The Ultimate Fighter Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale, UFC 89, UFC 90, UFC 91 or any upcoming UFC event, visit www.ufc.com or www.uk.ufc.com or www.ufcespanol.com

 All bouts are live and subject to change.

About The Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® is the world’s leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, Shaw Pay-Per-View, Bell ExpressVU, Viewers Choice and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit www.ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or www.ufcespanol.com

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Ultimate Fighting, UFC, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa™, The Octagon™ and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions.

All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners.

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BILL MAHER in Vegas

October 27, 2008  COMEDIAN AND TELEVISION POLIITICAL TALK SHOW MODERATORTHE ORLEANS SHOWROOMNOVEMBER 21ST – 23RD 2008

For the past 15 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny political talk can go on American television. Bill is one of the most politically astute comedians in America today. His unflinching honesty and commitment to never pulling a punch have garnered him the respect and admiration of millions of fans. In 2003, Bill launched a new show entitled, Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO, a network that is a perfect fit for his irreverent style.

Real Time with Bill Maher has received multiple Emmy nominations as well as nominations from the Writers’ Guild and Producers’ Guild of America. Some of the outstanding guests who have appeared on the show include George Clooney, Howard Dean, Michael Moore, Robin Williams and George Carlin just to name a few. Each week, Bill’s hilarious opening monologue, incisive interviews and stimulating panel discussion, as well as his extremely popular “New Rules” segment serve to wrap up the week’s most important events in a way that makes you think as well as laugh.

Bill was born in New York City to an Irish Catholic father who was an NBC news editor and a Jewish mother who was a retired nurse. He was raised in River Vale, New Jersey and majored in English at Cornell University.

Bill has also written four best sellers: True Story, Does Anybody Have a Problem with That?, Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits, When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden and most recently, New Rules: Profile Musing from a Timid Observer which originated from Bill’s New Rules segment. New Rules spent nearly three months on The New York Times Best Sellers List and was released in paperback.

In 1993, Bill created Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central. He brought together some of the most interesting politicians, entertainers and journalists to participate in some of the most controversial, topical and comical discussions. Bill and the show grew in popularity year to year, eventually catching the attention in 1997 of ABC and capturing the post Nightline time slot. Politically Incorrect survived for five years on ABC and received a total of 18 Emmy nominations.

On October 3rd, Bill’s feature film documentary Religulous about “world religion” was released on limited theatrical screens. In the documentary, Bill examines the presence of religion in many of the big news stories of recent years, from Muslim riots over cartoons to the Ten Commandments in front of courthouses, a born-again Christian in the White House and Scientology in the birthing room. The documentary directed by Larry Charles has been described by trade publication Variety, as “a documentary that spoofs religious extremism across the world.”

The Orleans Showroom is an 827 seat venue featuring theatre style seating. Show time is 8PM.

Tickets priced from $54.95 plus tax can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702-365-7075 or online at www.orleanscasinos.com

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SMOTHERS BROTHERS in Vegas

October 27, 2008.  RETURN TO THE ORLEANS SHOWROOM. November 6th – 9th 2008The Smothers Brothers are an American music and comedy team consisting of brothers Tom and Dick. The brothers’ trademark act is performing folk songs (Tom on acoustic guitar, Dick on string bass), which usually leads to arguments between the siblings. Tom’s signature line to Dick is “Mom always liked you best!”

From 1967 to 1969 they hosted their own prime-time comedy hour entitled The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. The show started out as only a slight “hip” version of the typical comedy-variety show it its era, but rapidly evolved into a show that extended the boundaries of what was considered permissible in television satire. While the Smothers themselves were at the forefront, a larger portion of the credit for the success of their show also goes out to the roster of writers and regular performers which include Steve Martin, Farther Guido Sarducci, Rob Reiner and Pat Paulson. The show also introduced audiences to pop singer Jennifer Warnes (originally billed as Jennifer Warren). The show première of Mason Williams’ hit record Classical Gas took place on the show. Mason was also the head writer for the series.

Tom and Dick made the viewing audience laugh while challenging the audience to think about what was happening in the world. They took a stand against censorship, and their social and political commentary eventually got them fired from CBS.

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is now studied in universities across the country as an important factor in the revolutionary changes undergone in the United States during the 1960’s.

The brothers have worked independently as well. Dick has appeared as an actor in films, including a rare dramatic role as a crooked Nevada senator in Martin Scorese’s Casino. Tommy appeared in the 2005 made-for-television movie Once Upon a Mattress.

During the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, Tommy Smothers, a lead writer of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was awarded a 1968 Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedic Series. In 1968, Tommy had refused to let his name be on the list of writers nominated for the Emmy, because he felt his name was too volatile.

This year marks The Smothers Brothers 50th year performing together.

They continue to tour the country as the longest-lived comedy team in history.

In October 2009, Dangerously Funny: the Uncensored History of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour by David Bianculli. Authorized by Tom and Dick, David has been interviewing dozens of people in preparation for writing this important book.

The Orleans Showroom is an 827 seat venue featuring theater style seating. Show time is 8PM.

 Tickets priced from $39.95 plus tax can be purchased by calling the box office at 702-365-7075.

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Cocoa and Spice Spa Treatments in Vegas

October 27, 2008.  At Aquae Sulis SpaA Pumpkin Latte Hydration Mask is applied along with a Hungarian Cocoa Powder. This facial is personalized to match specific skin types by combining the use of organic fruits, vegetables and herbs.

LAS VEGAS, NV, - Although Jack Frost doesn’t nip quite so hard in Las Vegas, we still feel the dip in temperature none-the-less. To warm up spa-goers, Aquae Sulis Spa introduces the winter treatment line-up. Available Dec. 2, 2008 through March 1, 2009, the Cocoa and Spice Treatments use all-natural ingredients from the Eminence Organics line.

Cocoa & Spice Body Treatment
Skin is polished with a Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub followed by a spice-infused body wrap using a combination of Pumpkin Cream and Hungarian Cocoa Powder to soothe and hydrate. This decadent treat concludes with a massage using Sugar Plum Souffl Cream designed with special toning and firming agents. Cardamom essential oils and green tea extract are additional ingredients used in this treatment.

(80-minutes) $170

Cocoa & Spice Facial (For all skin types)

Skin is transformed using customized iron-rich Sugar Plum products with grape seed extract to gently ease away the signs of aging. A Pumpkin Latte Hydration Mask is applied along with a Hungarian Cocoa Powder. This facial is personalized to match specific skin types by combining the use of organic fruits, vegetables and herbs.

(50-minutes) $140 and includes free lip treatment

Cocoa & Spice Manicure and Pedicure
Feel completely pampered with a nutritious Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub followed by a Pumpkin Cream & Hungarian Cocoa Wrap with cardamom essential oils and green tea extract. A Sugar Plum Massage Souffl is used to hydrate winter-weathered dry skin. Hands and feet are left looking revived and ready to withstand the Vegas winds!

(50-minute Manicure) $60

(80-minute Pedicure) $100

Cocoa & Spice Vichy Treatment

Enhance the entire body with a Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub to remove dull and dry skin as a controlled tropical-like rain hydrates and eliminates stress. An application of Pumpkin Cream and Hungarian Cocoa Powder nourishes under a decadent wrap. A mini facial is performed using a Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque. This treatment concludes with a Sugar Plum Massage Souffl application that leaves skin radiantly soft.

(45-minutes) $100

Treatment prices do not include gratuity. For more information on the winter treatment line-up in Aquae Sulis Spa and to make reservations, please call 702-869-7807.

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa features 548 oversized guestrooms set amid 54 acres of lush gardens. Located in Summerlin, 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the resort is close enough to indulge in the city’s amenities, but far enough away to enjoy golfing on one of the courses surrounding the resort or explore beautiful Red Rock Canyon. Indulge yourself at JW Marriott’s luxurious Aquae Sulis Spa or lounge by the grass-edged pool. Plus, the resort features a wide selection of dining and entertainment options, from casual to elegant. All services and amenities synonymous with JW Marriott are at your fingertips when you visit.

JW MARRIOTT LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA: 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Toll Free: 877-869-8777, http://www.jwlasvegasresort.com

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Holiday Fun at Shark Reef Aquarium Vegas

October 27, 2008.  This holiday season, Santa will be making his list and checking it twice at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium. Children are invited to share last minute holiday wishes with “Santa in the Shipwreck” December 21-24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.With each paid admission, children under the age of 12 also will receive a complimentary candy cane and photograph with jolly St. Nick to remember this unique holiday experience. Entry to Shark Reef Aquarium is $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children ages five through 12. Children four and younger receive complimentary access.

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Golden Rewards Player Card Throughout Nevada

October 27, 2008.  Golden Gaming, Nevada’s largest tavern operator, introduces Golden Rewards, the all-new revolutionary player rewards card, at each of the 44 tavern locations throughout Nevada.Golden Rewards is the first player reward program in the tavern industry to offer players complimentary dollars that can be redeemed for dining in addition to a robust benefit package that includes free slot play, direct mail incentives, exclusive access into concerts, special events, golf and spa packages and much more. The program is designed to reward the casual and sophisticated gambler alike and complement the quality and convenience of their tavern experience.

Golden Rewards was first introduced to the Southern Nevada market on Sept. 1 of this year. The rewards program was implemented at the 36 PT’s and three Sierra Gold locations throughout Las Vegas, N. Las Vegas and Henderson. Northern Nevada taverns include Sierra Gold, Sierra Junction, Sparky’s Sports Bar & Grill, Gold Bar Casino and the newest concept Sparky’s Roadhouse.

“We are excited to introduce the new Golden Rewards program to our valued players across the state,” said Christopher Abraham, vice president of marketing for Golden Gaming. “Our advanced tracking and reward system offers players a tailored selection of amenities and service that is unmatched within the tavern market. The membership benefits and exclusivity are sure to enhance the overall gaming experience for our players.”

Golden Rewards is comprised of multiple tier levels, giving members the advantage of indulging in a number of rewards at each tavern location and obtaining access to high-profile events and services. Members are eligible for four different levels within the players club – Bronze, Silver, Gold and the ultra-exclusive, 24 Karat. Depending on the number of points earned per player during each monthly period, certain incentives are available including exclusive access to VIP parties, events and free concerts. As members accumulate more points, they will receive free weekly play coupons and complimentary meals. In addition, members may be awarded free birthday points, daily multiple points, instant bonus cash and benefit from the Golden Jackpot reward system.

Golden Gaming, Inc., along with its affiliate Golden Mardi Gras, Inc., operates three divisions: Golden Casino Group, consisting of the Golden Mardi Gras Casino, Golden Gates Casino and Golden Gulch Casino in Black Hawk, Colo., and the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino in Pahrump, Nev.; Golden Tavern Group, Nevada’s largest tavern operator with 44 establishments; and Golden Route Operations (G.R.O.), Nevada’s third largest slot route operator with more than 2,500 machines in more than 200 locations throughout the state.

Golden Tavern Group’s Southern Nevada holdings include the flagship Sierra Gold brand and PT’s Entertainment Group locations divided into three distinct brands; PT’s Gold, PT’s Place and PT’s Pub. Golden Tavern Group operates under several brands in Northern Nevada including Sierra Gold, Sierra Junction, Sparky’s Sports Bar & Grill, Gold Bar Casino and Sparky’s Roadhouse.

Each location features the exclusive and proprietary Golden Rewards player rewards program to its guests. Established in 2001, Golden Gaming, Inc., employs more than 2,200 team members throughout Nevada and Colorado and continues to position itself as a premier, diversified gaming operator of casinos, taverns and gaming devices.

 For more information, please visit www.goldengaminginc.com

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Zoot Suit Riot at The Canyon Club Las Vegas October 27, 2008.  In Gaming Resorts, Las Vegas, Webbandstand | LAS VEGAS – The Canyon Club Las Vegas, located inside the Four Queens Hotel & Casino, presents the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on Friday, October 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. The swinging singers of “Zoot Suit Riot” earned their notorious popularity by performing high-energy stage shows and delighting crowds with their melange of musical styles. Tickets for Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are $15 for locals and $25 general admission. Tickets are available at the Canyon Club box office, (702) 387-5175, or can be purchased online at tickets.fourqueens.com. The Canyon Club box office is open Monday through Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies released three self-produced albums, Ferociously Stoned, Rapid City Muscle Car and Kids on the Street before 1997’s Zoot Suit Riot, a compilation disc featuring all of the straight swing tracks from the previous three albums and four brand-new tracks, including the title song. “Zoot Suit Riot” shot the band to stardom and landed them a number one spot on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers, number 17 on the Billboard 200, a nomination for an MTV Video Music Award and a parody by “Weird Al” Yankovic. With Soul Caddy, the Daddies returned to their multi-genre routine of rock, heavy metal and jazz blended with the usual swing and funk. Their latest album, Susquehanna, was released digitally on the band’s official website in February 2008. About The Canyon Club Las Vegas The Canyon Club Las Vegas offers live music and showcases some of the greatest bands ever in an intimate and relaxing environment. The venue is available for private rental and features comfortable velvet booth seating, a dance floor, two full-service bars and a kitchen all within an eclectic atmosphere. Located in fabulous downtown Las Vegas, The Canyon Club resides within the famous Four Queens Hotel & Casino, 202 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The venue is home to a resident dinner show, “Marriage Can Be Murder.” For more information or to purchase tickets call (702) 387-5175 or visit www.tickets.fourqueens.com

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THE LAS VEGAS GREAT SANTA RUN

October 27, 2008  LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE. Participants can register at www.LasVegasSantaRun.orgLAS VEGAS – Opportunity Village launches its new Web site giving participants the ability to register for the 2008 Las Vegas Great Santa Run by visiting www.LasVegasSantaRun.org. Registration is $35 prior to the race and $45 on race day 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Fremont Street Experience.

In addition to registering for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, the Web site allows participants to create their own fundraising pages, inviting friends and family to help raise money for people with disabilities. They can create personal profiles, which allows them to share with other participants and visitors to the site their story behind what inspired them to sign up and anyone who may have inspired them in the process.

The current world record for the Santa Run was set in 2005 with 3,291 participants in the Liverpool Santa Dash in the UK. In 2007, the Las Vegas Great Santa Run had nearly 8,000 participants; the Guinness Book of World Records has yet to announce the 2007 winner. Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records will be present to witness and document the historic event.

The Las Vegas Great Santa Run serves as a fundraising effort to benefit Opportunity Village, an attempt to break the current world record for the largest Santa gathering and to provide a light-spirited warm-up run for participants in The Las Vegas Marathon the following day. Opportunity Village is a Las Vegas-based, not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities to improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families. Opportunity Village is the largest private provider of vocational training, employment, advocacy and recreation for people with disabilities in Nevada and is currently serving hundreds of people with severe disabilities every day.

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