Archive for July, 2008

Jerry Yang 2007 WSOP Winner Knocked Out Of 2008 WSOP Poker Tournament

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

World Series Of Poker 2008Jerry Yang was knocked out today of the World Series of Poker 2008.  This event is the richest poker tournament ever at $180.7 million.  In the days of the nationwide credit crunch the poker series has had an increase of $20.8 from 2007.  You have to love Las Vegas!

Not only has the owner of the poker series, Harrah’s Entertainment, set a record with 58,720 entries, but plans to be bigger an better at 2009 WSOP.

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Million Dollar Luxury Las Vegas Real Estate Sold From July 1-7 2008

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Las Vegas Luxury Real Estate

Las Vegas NV Real Estate

Las Vegas Luxury Real Estate Home Sales For June 24 - 30 2008

$1.24 million, Boulder City Real Estate, 3,351 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, covered side boat parking, three-car garage, beautiful with a Lake Mead view, infinity-edge pool and spa.

$2.87 million, Southern Highlands Las Vegas, 9,291 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and a five-car garage in a luxury Las Vegas home.

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Verge Downtown Las Vegas Condo: Need A Face Lift Or Is It A Pop Tart?

Monday, July 7th, 2008

ForeclosuresVerge downtown Las Vegas condos have been on a sales roller coaster ride.  Last year there was a lot of press and hype about their one day condominium sales.  Lowered deposits fueled the excitement for downtown Las Vegas Nevada real estate.  Now the momentum has all but come to a screeching halt.

Verge developer is currently going through a $2 million redesign for the project located at Main Street and Bonanza Road in downtown Las Vegas, NV.

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UFC 86 JACKSON Vs GRIFFIN Has Griffin Winner By Unanimous Decision

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

UFC 86 Forrest GriffinUFC 86 JACKSON Vs GRIFFIN has Forrest Griffin winner by unanimous decision. July 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the sold out Mandalay Bay Events Center, the 205 lb Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter went against the Vegas odds and pounded out an exciting five round decision over Quinton Jackson to take the UFC light heavyweight crown.

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