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Welcome to the May issue of 'Las Vegas Low Down'. In this Issue In Other News Trivia corner >Shrimp consumption in Las Vegas is more than 60,000 pounds a day -- higher than the rest of the country combined! >It would take 288 years for one person to spend one night in every hotel room in Las Vegas. >About 150 couples get married in Las Vegas each day. >The Stratosphere is the tallest, free-standing, observation tower in the US and the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River. WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT LAS VEGAS |
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Pull out the Trump card in Vegas! 
The new Trump International Hotel & Tower became the latest addition to the Las Vegas skyline when it opened its doors on March 31. It rises 64-stories and, in typical Trump style is wrapped in 24-karat gold glass. With it panoramic views against a majestic backdrop of surrounding mountains this hotel brings another touch of class to LasVegas. As guests have come to expect from Trump’s hotels, the exclusive
property promises never before seen personalised service and levels of
luxury. 
Of course, no visit to Las Vegas would be complete without trying one of the world-renowned buffets. The Rio's Village Seafood Buffet features the freshest fish flown in daily from around the world. This buffet serves 3,000 covers a day, or 25,000 pounds of lobster a month! Not to be missed! Open 4-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; until 11 p.m. Friday. $38 per
person; $23.99 for children ages 4-8; children three and under, free. 
Caesars Palace has just welcomed its newest superstar Cher at the Colosseum! This diva debuted early May and her show is a 90-minute production including all of her greatest hits, combined with lavish costumes, the latest stage technology and breathtaking choreography. Just another reason to go to Vegas right now! Tickets for Cher are on sale now. Prices range from US$110 - $265. Click here for more information More upcoming Shows and Events… 
> Sir Elton John-The Red Piano. Sing along to the classics that you grew up with. > Disney's High School Musical. Fantastic fun for the whole family. > CineVegas Film Festival. Watch some of the up-and-coming
filmmakers and visionary veterans during the 10th CineVegas
anniversary. Click here to search for more spectacular Vegas shows and events. 
Sony Pictures sexy thriller 21 is inspired by the true story of the very brightest young minds in the country – and how they took Vegas for millions. With loads of shots of the bright lights and neon of the Las Vegas Strip and interiors of some of the newest Las Vegas hotels including Planet Hollywood and Red Rock Resort & Casino it’s a must see for anyone who loves the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. Coming up....World Series of Poker 
Any
future Joe Hachem’s read on as the 39th annual World Series of Poker
(WSOP) is coming to the Rio Convention Center on May 30- July 16. Both
amateur and professional poker players will have new opportunities to
compete in a HUGE prize pool. 
Bon Appétit magazine recently named Las Vegas one of the top five restaurant destinations in the country! In honor of this, Vegas is delivering a delicious and inspiring star-studded weekend guaranteed to satisfy every craving. World-class chefs, sommeliers, great restaurant design, and Bon Appétit editors and contributors will take part in Vegas Uncork’d from May 8-11. A bit of fun, games…and prizes! 
A GARGANTUAN, US $8.4-billion and 68-acre project is under construction on the Las Vegas Strip. It is projected to be finished in late 2009 and is the most expensive privately funded construction project in U.S. History.
Until next time, something to think about…. 
‘Everything in life is luck’ - Donald Trump |
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