Archive for August, 2006

Bella Fiore At Lake Las Vegas By Pardee Homes Breaks Ground

Sunday, August 13th, 2006

Bella Fiore Las Vegas At Lake Las VegasBella Fiore at Lake Las Vegas Resort by Pardee Homes breaks ground. “Bella Fiore homes for sale in Las Vegas marks a significant milestone for our company, as it is the first time we’ve built in a resort community, and it is the first of three Pardee Homes Las Vegas communities currently planned for the stunning Lake Las Vegas Resort,” said Klif Andrews, president of the Southern Nevada Division of Pardee Homes Las Vegas.

“The addition of builders such as Las Vegas Pardee Homes also signifies a new phase for Lake Las Vegas Resort, which previously featured Lake Las Vegas luxury homes that were primarily second and third residences,” Andrews said. “Bella Fiore Las Vegas homes are intended to be primary residences.”

Located just off Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Bella Fiore Lake Las Vegas homes for sale are in a gated community on The Falls Golf Club Lake Las Vegas near Lake Las Vegas real estate main entrance.

Bella Fiore floor plans continue the overall Lake Las Vegas community trend, which features influences of Tuscan and Mediterranean design.

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Bodog Sponsored Jamie Gold Wins World Series Of Poker 2006

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Jamie Gold Wins World Series Of PokerBodog.com sponsored Jamie Gold wins World Series Of Poker 2006. Gold has won the largest and richest game in poker history, the Main Event of the 2006 World Series of Poker. Gold was unprecedented in his dominance of the field as chip leader for an incredible four days of the WSOP tournament.

Gold, a former Hollywood agent turned television producer from Malibu, Calif., amassed a commanding chip lead during the first eight days of the WSOP tournament and sat down at the final table with a whopping $26,650,000 in chips — $8.88 million more than his nearest competitor.

Gold, who had held the lead in the World Series of Poker tournament since last Friday, won the first pot of the day and knocked out Dan Nassif shortly thereafter, setting the stage for a dominating performance to close the two-week event. After an exciting 14 hours of play, he knocked out the rest of the field, including top poker pro Allen Cunningham.

Gold’s $10,000 entry into the World Series of Poker Main Event was provided by Bodog.com, the online gaming giant and leading digital entertainment brand. Today, he competed against the eight players who remained from a field of 8,773 for an unprecedented first-place prize of $12 million and the coveted gold championship bracelet.

World Series Of Poker MillionsAfter winning poker’s largest ever tournament and its prestigious
WSOP bracelet, an elated Gold said, “I can’t believe it, I am very happy. It started off tough, but once I felt in control, I realized that if I continued to play my game, I would be very hard to beat.” He added, “This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my friends and family along with the members of Team Bodog.”

Gold’s two-year endorsement deal with Bodog sports book not only includes the standard tournament buy-ins and promotional appearances, but also a $1-million television production deal. The deal also includes a Jamie Gold table on www Bodog com, where Gold will play frequently, enabling other Bodog sports book players to go up against the WSOP champ.

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Calendar Of Conventions In Las Vegas Aug 14 - Aug 20 2006

Saturday, August 12th, 2006
Las Vegas Convention Schedule
Calendar of Conventions in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Convention Schedule For Aug 14 - Aug 20 2006
Convention, Location, Start Date, End Date, Attendees
  • U. S. CENTRAL CREDIT UNION
  • MANDALAY BAY RESORT AND CASINO 07/31/2006 08/16/2006 20
  • CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
  • RIVIERA HOTEL AND CASINO 08/09/2006 08/14/2006 15
  • LIFE LINE SCREENING OF AMERICA
  • BALLYS LAS VEGAS 08/11/2006 08/14/2006 200
  • ACS, INC.
  • RITZ CARLTON LAKE LAS VEGAS 08/13/2006 08/16/2006 19
  • AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
  • CAESARS PALACE LAS VEGAS 08/13/2006 08/16/2006 25
  • AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
  • CAESARS PALACE LAS VEGAS 08/13/2006 08/16/2006 25
  • ASSOCIATED SURPLUS DEALERS / ASSOCIATED MERCHANDISE DEALERS (ASD/AMD)
  • LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER 08/13/2006 08/17/2006 60000
  • MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
  • ALADDIN THEATER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS 08/13/2006 08/16/2006 225
  • SASEBO JAPAN HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
  • ORLEANS HOTEL AND CASINO 08/13/2006 08/17/2006 100

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W Las Vegas Residences Purchased By World Series of Poker Stars

Friday, August 11th, 2006

W Las Vegas ResidencesW Las Vegas Residences, Hotel and Casino were purchased by four of The World Series of Poker stars. Nearly 9,000 poker players from around the world have descended upon Las Vegas for the 37th Annual World Series of Poker. The W Las Vegas is a fully-furnished luxury hotel condominium residences at the W Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Residences.

Phil Hellmuth won the 1989 World Series of Poker championship event at only 24 years of age. He’s made the money in more than 100 major tournaments, made more than 80 final tables, and won 18 events. He has won 10 WSOP bracelets. Hellmuth, who won the W Las Vegas Poker Invitational earlier this year, applied his studio condominium grand prize as a down payment on a penthouse suite.

David Williams found fame when he placed second in the 2004 World Series of Poker. This 26 year old has earned more than five million dollars in poker winnings and in four years, has made the money in 17 major tournaments and reached nine final tables. He earned a WSOP bracelet in this year’s tournament.

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