Poker News

H. Scot Krause

Harrah’s Laughlin Casino & Hotel has opened the new World Series of Poker Store located in the hotel lobby. The store features World Series of Poker labeled merchandise from apparel to glassware to chip sets and more. Enter the World Series of Poker Store through the tailored black and white canopied door complemented by large World Series of Poker illuminated chips. In a color palette of deep green, black, white and buff, the outlet is equipped with a plasma television showing footage of the 2005 World Series of Poker event held earlier this year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. A friendly cashier provides first-class customer service at the poker table-shaped counter. Before pulling up a seat at the Harrah’s Laughlin poker room, a player may want to select some poker-themed clothing. Apparel such as World Series of Poker leather jackets, comfortable t-shirts and sweatshirts, fashionable visors and caps are available. Players may hope to hide their poker “tells” by purchasing popular novelty glasses and trendy sunglasses.

Merchandise such as deluxe World Series of Poker 500- and 300-piece chip sets, coffee mugs, glassware, duffel bags, magnets and key chains in various designs and sizes may be purchased at the outlet. The Harrah’s Laughlin World Series of Poker Store hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight.

Also in Laughlin, the Flamingo Laughlin is now conducting daily No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments at 8:00 a.m. for a maximum of 24 players daily. The Flamingo Laughlin is currently owned by Harrah’s Entertainment with a sale pending to Carl Icahn’s American Real Estate Partners for $170 million. American Real Estate Partners, owners of the Las Vegas Stratosphere and two Arizona Charlie’s casinos in Las Vegas and the Sands in Atlantic City, also bought an undeveloped 7.7-acre parcel in Atlantic City in the deal. For additional information on Flamingo Laughlin poker tournaments, call the poker room at (702) 298-5055.

Maybe due to the slower holiday season in Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas is currently giving away two comp (free) buffets to new Red Card (slot club) enrollees who earn just 50 points during their first visit. We can’t be certain how long this special will last so call ahead or get there soon! Accumulate 500 points and collect another two free buffets plus $10 in free slot play. The free buffets cannot be used on weekends.

Spending New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas? The New Year’s Eve Downtown Fremont Street Experience party will feature Cheap Trick, the Gin Blossoms, and the Spin Doctors performing on the outdoor stages throughout the evening. Tickets are $40.

Last but not least, the Las Vegas Hilton has added another promotion for poker players through December 31, 2005. A winning hand of a full house or higher will receive a drawing ticket. On December 31, 2005, names will be drawn every hour from 12:30 p.m. until 10:30.p.m. to win $200. If a winner is not present, the prize will rollover to the next drawing. The final drawing at 11:30 p.m. is for $1000. You must be present to win. At the final drawing, a name will be called until a winner is present. That’s it for this week!

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