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Lately, I have been playing poker at some of the free online rooms. To be honest with you I kind of missed the boat on poker, sure I would play a few hands here and there but nothing like the craze that was sweeping the globe over the last 5 years. Having now found my game, I have decided to play in a tournament next time I go to Sin City.
It occurred to me though that this may be easier said than done. There are a lot of questions that remain un-answered before I can actually play. Such as who, what, where and why.
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Convenient and Cheap
Some places are definitely more beautiful than Las Vegas. Costa Rico springs to mind. The problem is it is just too far away (at least for me) to enjoy for a weekend. I would spend more time on planes or waiting for connectors than I would on vacations. Las Vegas in contrast is usually only a few hour flight at most (at least from North America) with lots of airlines offering multiple flights.
The Shows
Las Vegas has become well known for it’s off Broadway shows. In fact, the new Las Vegas slogan “your Vegas is showing” is specifically targeted at promoting the shows. The one thing that is often over looked is that on any given nights, visitors can choose from multiple shows although we definitely recommend buying your tickets before you travel.
Architecture
A Pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, New York City and Ancient Rome not to mention a pirate ship, the canals of Venice and the Bellagio fountains. Las Vegas has as many sights to see in one city block as most countries have. It is stunning to see the least and absolutely worth the price of a plane ticket.
Gambling
This isn’t for everybody, but the fact is Las Vegas would not even exist if it wasn’t for the gambling. It is a draw upon itself. Don’t believe me, then visit Las Vegas during the Super Bowl or for March Madness. This place is still all about the gambling and NOBODY does it better.
Debauchery and Dining
Ok so these things may not really sound like they go together , but , I have a young family and anytime I can find a little time to spend having a few beers or going for a nice dinner is special to me. Las Vegas specializes in both of these. It is pretty normal to have a beer at any time of day; you will see tons of people enjoying themselves at 5am or at 9pm. As for dining, you can make a very good argument that Las Vegas is now the premier location for restaurants and chefs in the entire world.
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The newest resort in Las Vegas is set to have it’s grand opening this week. The $1.9 billion Palazzo is a first in a new generation of Las Vegas resorts.
Instead of being a theme based hotel such as a pyramid or an ancient roman palace, Palazzo is the first in what is soon to be a succession of hotels that are going for a newer more sleek architecture.
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