Full Tilt Poker Hosting durrrr Poker Challenge

FullTiltPoker.net has recently opened a new informative section involving all the details of the “Durrrr Challenge”, an intense online heads up challenge involving some of the most talented high stakes online players taking on the online poker star Tom “durrrr” Dwan.

The brand new website section gives online poker players and fans the chance to stay on top of this incredible durrrr challenge and receive frequent challenge details. With this brand new “durrrr Challenge” section poker players can view all the details and look at each poker hand played during this poker challenge, and check out lots of stats, including how many hands were played, time of session, cash won, average won during each hand and tons more.

Around six months ago, the 23 year old internet poker professional delivered a heads-up challenge open to any poker player with the loot, time and talent to accept it. Any poker pro entering the durrrr challenge has to put up $500,000 against durrrr’s $1.5 million. Tom’s challenge specifies that a minimum 50,000 poker hands need to be played simultaneously at four or more tables of no-limit Hold’em or pot-limit Omaha. At the end of the heads up challenge, the poker player who has more cash will take home the pool. In essence if you enter the poker challenge and win a dollar after the 50,000 poker hands, then you will secure durrrr’s $1.5 Million, but if he triumphs by a dollar then he will win your $500,000.

To date, a number of professional poker players have agreed to to play the “durrrr challenge”, including Full Tilt Poker Star Phil Ivey and David Benyamine, but, only Patrick Antonius has accepted the challenge. At this point, both poker stars have participated in a total of 20,647 hands out of 50,000, with Tom durrrr Dwan up by $726,546 total.

For more info on the “durrrr” Challenge and Tom durrrr Dwan vs. Patrick Antonius, please visit http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/durrrr-vs-antonius

Full Tilt Covering 2009 WSOP with New Website

The most popular online poker site FullTilt.com is taking the coverage to the next level with the 2009 WSOP in Vegas with their 2009 WSOP News Page, a new portal created to give poker players on everything related to the WSOP 2009, including players views, players’ insights, players’ coverage, updates, poker celebrities’ blogs and more.

FullTilt.com’s new 2009 WSOP Coverage Page is not the same ol’ information site provided by many other sites. The website is divided into three sections, and includes a daily highlights part in where players can get access to the WSOP 2009 events info, results, players and more in an articles series written by the FullTilt.com staff members Roy Winston and AlCantHang. Besides the run of the mill daily updates and results on every poker event, FullTiltPoker.com’s WSOP Coverage Page also highlights two poker player blogs, Poker from the Rail Blog, which highlights commentary, poker news, inside info from Full Tilt Poker stars, comments from Full Tilt Poker’s fans and writers and guest posts from special guest bloggers, and the Pro Blog, which features posts from members of Team Full Tilt participating in the WSOP 2009, including Andy Bloch, Jon “Pearljammed” Turner and Roy Winston.

Also, FullTilt.com’s new World Series of Poker Coverage Page has a Twitter portion that provides live updates and notes from several poker players. Some of the players that participate in the Twitter portion include, Beth Shak, Jennifer Harman, Andy Bloch, Howard Lederer, Mike Matusow and Rafe Furst. The Twitter area allows poker players to send short messages permitting people from around the world to listen to them. These updates known as “tweets”, can be sent from any place in the world through a cellular phone or other hand-held device.

If you would like more info on Full Tilt’s new WSOP Coverage Page please visit http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/series-coverage.

2ND CHANCE TO WIN 1 OF 6 2009 WSOP SEATS!

This is your LAST BEST CHANCE to win one of SIX $1,500 2009 World Series of Poker event tickets in Las Vegas!

May 17th, 9 pm EST - Put it on your calendar! $500 Freeroll PLUS a chance to win a ticket to our WSOP Step 4 final where we are giving away 6 WSOP seats. Top 18 placers in the event will win a Step 4 ticket.

Terms and conditions:

1. You MUST be a registered WDIAV Forum member. This Freeroll will be by pre-registration ONLY. No password.

2. You MUST have a minimum of 50 valid (i.e. non-spam or redundant) posts to the forum threads.

3. You must have a minimum of 50 forum points available to enter. You can still earn points under the CURRENT point system (more about that below) by making posts to the forum and by posting your avatar. When you enter this final freeroll tournament, you will be redeeming ALL of your current forum points for this last chance to win.

4. All Step 4 Tickets are transferable to another forum member or WDIAV Player. Anyone found selling tickets will be immediately disqualified and their forum account will be cancelled. All tickets have no cash value.

5. WSOP seat(s) are non-transferable and have no cash value. You must be present at the RIO with your Harrah's players card to obtain your WSOP seat.

6. You MUST be 21 years old at the time you present your ticket in Las Vegas for your $1,500 event #7 seat. This event will be played on June 2nd, 2009 at 12 noon.

7. Winners are responsible for any and all taxes, travel, expenses and any other costs incurred in this promotion. Winners of WSOP seats agree to wear the shirt and hat of our choice while playing in the event. Winners agree to hold WDIAV harmless for any occurrence as a result of this promotion. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

8. The final date to earn forum points and to make 50 posts to the forum is May 15th, 2009. After that date, forum members who try to enter this tournament by completing their posts and points will not be allowed to play in this tournament!

If you haven't had time to earn points and post into the forum or you're a new forum member, here's your chance to get into a really GREAT DEAL! Get your points and posts into the WDIAV forum by NO LATER than May 12th, 2009.

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We've been working hard to try to create a point system that rewards forum members who contribute to our forum and who make it a fun and interesting place to visit. The DAY AFTER this special tournament, we will be announcing our new forum point system. At that time, all old WDIAV points will be come invalid.

Some of the new features:

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Once again, we want to say thanks to all our members who have made our forum the success it is. Now we want to take it to the next step in enjoyment.

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Stunning New Encore LV Hotel and Casino to Unveil

Las Vegas magnate Steve Wynn undeniably has a reason to be keyed up about this Christmas season. With an estimated investment of around $2.3 billion, the stunning new hotel and nightclub named Encore will be open for business very soon.

This posh casino-hotel is attached to the tremendously popular Wynn Las Vegas on the LV Strip. While lots of Sin City casino-hotel owners are trying to find a direction to keep their hotels afloat, Wynn is flying high with his billion dollar hotel-casinos.

The 2,000 room tower is a great addition to the Wynn Las Vegas. The showpiece of this hotel-casino will be the nightclub, XS. Wynn has taken notice in the last few years that nightclubs are hotspots in LV, and not primarily the casinos like they were before. Steve says that Las Vegas, Nevada nightclubs typically generate more money and are a massive magnet for the younger bunch.

Wynn has also created a posh steakhouse joined to the XS nightclub. The idea behind the well-known Colombian artist, Fernando Botero this restaurant in the form of a circle has a large Botero sculpture as the main focus point. Although not impressive as the nightclub which it is adjacent to; the Botero steakhouse is thought to complement quite well with the showy Las Vegas, Nevada nightclub.
The inspiration pertaining to XS and Botero is a type of St. Tropez vibe, where the party chugs along without a pause and the majority of the party scene goes down next to a swimming pool or oceanside. Things are certainly different in Sin City, where most people favor parties to slots these days.

Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Enthusiasts Amazed by Hard to Believe Hotel Room Rates

Visitors of next January’s Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas, Nevada might be in for a nice shock. Typically, approximately at this time it is close to unheard of to find a vacant Las Vegas, Nevada resort hotel anywhere close to LV, but the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show Sin City is shaping up to be a standout Las Vegas event. Some of the biggest hotels on the Las Vegas Strip have surprisingly cut their hotel rates at a maximum of 20%.

Virtually 100,000 travelers occupy LV each year to examine the revolutionary electronics presented by the Consumer Electronics Association. The LV event is held from Jan. 8th to the 11th with the greater part of the events being presented in the Venetian Resort and Hotel and the Sands Expo and Convention Center. This turns out to be a time period when discovering a good room price becomes almost an impossible job.

The Consumer Electronics Association publicized last week that some of the LV Strip hotel casinos have cut their hotel room rates, the majority of them by quite a large percentage. If you already have your reservation ready, you may want to research some of the Vegas deals on Vegas hotel rooms. One of the best deals is: the Tropicana hotel has reduced their per night room by close to seventeen percent. Many of the Sin City hotel resorts that are open near the C.E.S., have started offering unique C.E.S. prices to the visitors of the Las Vegas event.

Many experts state that this reduction in Sin City hotel room rates is based on the detail that the majority of the electronics corporations have had to decrease the quantity of personnel they are flying out to the convention. This forces the Las Vegas hotel casinos to cut their rates to interest more tourists to their hotel casinos at the time of this show. Other experts propose that it is due to the current scarcity of tourists to Las Vegas in contrast to the past few years.

Las Vegas, Nevada and its two sides

Las Vegas, Nevada is full of contradictions these days. For the average Sin City traveler, their cash is able to last a great deal longer than before. On the other hand for the Las Vegas, Nevada resident, times are a bit more complicated.

The Las Vegas, Nevada visitors will be exceptionally happy with the low prices of Las Vegas hotel rooms, even on the Las Vegas Strip. Without bringing up the availability of low priced Vegas show tickets, Las Vegas coupons, and even Las Vegas, Nevada food credits. Right now is definitely a great moment to stay in LV for the budget visitor. Not surprisingly the economic state does affect some areas of Las Vegas for the travelers. For example, some shows are forced to close down or look for other theaters. “Stomp Out Loud” being the most clear model of this modification, they are moving out of the Planet Hollywood casino resort location in this coming January.

Now to get a picture of how the country’s financial state is affecting the Las Vegas natives, you need to look no further than the very same Sin City casinos, Las Vegas, Nevada casino hotels, and Sin City eateries that are offering these cheap costs and Vegas coupons. Of late Las Vegas has noticed the amount of visitors plummet, which in turn negatively affects the run of the mill server, bellboy, or casino employee. A large amount of the foremost LV Strip resorts have been required to lay off people due to this condition.

If there is one positive element of this condition; the prospect is very encouraging for LV vacationers. You unquestionably able to come across some astonishing LV offers, and with the price of fuel plunging these are terrific days to sightsee in Las Vegas.

"BeLIEve" kicks off in the Luxor Casino Hotel in Sin City

Many people could possibly imagine that a dramatic mixture of Criss Angel with Cirque du Soleil might possibly be a merger created in heaven, or in Criss Angel’s case, hell.

If you had the opportunity to be one of the numerous showgoers who have experienced this newest Las Vegas production, titled Criss Angel BeLIEve featured at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, then you might possibly have a different attitude about this brand new idea. This brand new Vegas performance is in reality Cirque du Soleil’s sixth presentation to present on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip.

The performance begins very comparable to Criss’ standard magic performances, with a trace of “Cirque”. Then unexpectedly a failed magic stunt moves Angel to a Wizard of Oz-like fantasyland. You can even see weird rabbits scampering all-around the stage, not to mention the illusionist’s everyday acts and illusions fused with Cirque du Soleil’s powerful allure. The presentation peaks with Criss Angel actually ripping himself in half, perhaps the highlight of this show.

One of the problems, that most showgoers have come upon with the production, is the detail that Angel has many dialogue roles in the event. Criss Angel’s acting skills aren’t in truth his area, and this is not habitual in any of Cirque du Soleil’s other well-liked Vegas shows.

The good outweighs the bad, though, in this union of Angel and Cirque. There are lots of brilliant feats highlighted in the event, and mixed with Cirque du Soleil’s flair, the presentation does have its brilliant and breathtaking moments. The numbers do not lie, as this production is turning out to be one of most popular shows that Cirque du Soleil has had in LV.

”Cirque” which was founded in Montreal, Canada includes this latest idea to their bill of Vegas performances. Cirque du Soleil’s other performances consist of: “O” at the Bellagio Casino Hotel Las Vegas, Zumanity in the Zumanity Theater in the New York-New York casino hotel, LOVE in The Mirage Hotel and Casino, Ka in the Ka Theater inside the MGM Grand Casino Hotel, and Mystere at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.

How to find the top Vegas hotel and flight offers

Despite the fact that you are short on cash and want to get away for the weekend, Vegas can be a great weekend escape if you make reservations in advance and do your homework. One thing to remember is to have a clear picture of what you want to do, how long you will stay in Las Vegas, and where you want to stay. As long as you have a clear picture of these topics, then your vacation to Vegas will undoubtedly be one to remember.

As far as buying an airline ticket, this may take up most of your time to acquire the best deal possible. Many airline companies are cutting back flights, due in part to the economic and gas issue in the United States. Something to think about is to compare travel packages from a number of different companies; a good example of these kinds of packages could be hotel + flight + car rental for a specific price. You may find in some cases that it is more economical to buy these separately. The price difference you may find could be major.

One idea that you may find helpful is to register for e-mail notifications from the Sin City hotels and airlines you are interested in. They will forward you an e-mail when their best deals are available around two months ahead of time. It is a good idea to make sure that if you have already booked a hotel room, keep checking the prices that they are publishing all the way until the date of your trip. The rates could change so if you see a rate cheaper than the one you reserved, go ahead and talk to the hotel about changing the cost of your room.

Don’t forget that tourists heading to Vegas are less these days, Sin City hotels and casinos are looking to attract clients. Right now is a perfect moment to get online and book a flight and hotel to Las Vegas.

Owners of Tao open all new restaurant in The Pallazo Las Vegas

Along with the unbelievable success of the Tao nightclub at the Venetian Resort, the creators of this Las Vegas nightclub are opening a revolutionary new Roman/Mediterranean style eatery called Lavo which can be found in the Palazzo hotel resort. This radical idea is inspired by the Roman bathhouses of ancient times. A ton of work has been invested into the historical accuracy of this restaurant/nightclub and into the tiny details also.

This Vegas restaurant can seat 300 people and features a menu full of Mediterranean cuisine. Their menu is designed to promote the sharing of appetizers and small servings, as opposed to large one-person entrees. The restaurant section also has an outdoor patio which can hold 100 visitors and overlooks the renowned Las Vegas Strip.

The nightclub section includes a state of the art audio and video set-up while live DJs will be on hand to entertain the crowd. The nightclub stays open six nights a week opening its doors at 10:00 pm and closing about 5 am. What the club doesn’t have is a VIP section, to this the owners say is to have a more communal feel.

Lavo has lots of eye candy for the guests (especially the male visitors). On hand is a model continuously bathing herself in the restaurant, female dancers, and other models acting out different historical scenarios. On the patio, you will find a supply of hookahs with a “hookah master” helping you make the best decision.

This restaurant is led by the same group that opened Tao nightclub in the Venetian Hotel Casino in 2005. Ever since the unveiling of this nightclub it has been one of the trendiest clubs in town, visited mostly by celebs. Along with the Tao Asian Bistro and Tao Beach, these have been the highest grossing destinations in the U.S. since 2006. This new restaurant nightclub will be an incredible addition for The Palazzo Las Vegas. It already has 3000 top of the line suites, posh shopping stores, and the finest restaurants and stores.

Sin City gamblers are trying to find the best deals in Vegas

Although all the large Las Vegas casinos are working hard to attract more Las Vegas tourists this year with rebates and coupons, their slot machine business is dropping. And seeing that Sin City slot machine business makes up about two thirds of Las Vegas, Nevada’s profits, it’s not such great news for the Sin City hotel casinos.

According to the Gaming Control Board, Sin City gamblers are wagering $1.1 billion less in slot machines compared to last year. Slot machines on The Las Vegas Strip are down half a billion dollars. This represents a drop of 12% compared to last year. With drivers paying more than $4 per gallon for gas, bettors are really having to save money nowadays. Although with the price of fuel going down, these figures could change in the coming months.

Sin City hotel casinos aren’t really bothered about this slump in slot machine profits, the latest reports show that table game play is actually going up. On The Strip the volume for table games is up 5 percent, with baccarat play up 15 percent and blackjack on the rise at 7 percent. Although this increase may look good on paper, the truth is that Vegas hotel casinos won 21 percent less in July as a result of some lucky Las Vegas gamblers as well as bettors winning a larger percentage than normal.

The famous saying, “The house always wins”, may have been true in the past. But as these reports tell us, Las Vegas casinos are are trying harder to make a profit than in the past. This may be a prime time for bettors to start using their hotel casino coupons, taking advantage of rebates, and using their frequent flyer miles. With the Las Vegas, Nevada hotel casinos having a run of bad luck, this may be the best time for you to take that long awaited trip to Vegas.

Poker is not just for Professionals Anymore

Texas Holdem’ used to be a game available only in Las Vegas casinos or from video poker, but now it is more popular than ever in Las Vegas thanks to the the internet.

The well-known Venetian Resort, is now betting on this popularity with its new audience-participation show called “The Real Deal!” in its showroom located in the Venetian Resort and Casino, starting in October.

This new idea will combine comedy and game show elements to entertain its live audience. The audience will also be able to join in the well loved game of Texas Holdem’ alongside the some famous poker stars. There will be prizes for the audience including a chance to win 1$ million.

In “The Real Deal!” the audience will play with players like Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu. Around 10 of the World’s most famous poker players have already signed up for the show. The audience will be able to play along with the 90 minute game thanks to handheld, wireless, touch screen devices located on each seat.

"People who come to Sin City want to play poker,” Negreanu says, "but obviously they can't play in a world poker tournament with the players such as Doyle or Phil Hellmuth. But, in this show, they actually can.” At the start of the show, six audience members will be chosen to sit at the poker table on stage with two pro poker players. Each audience member is then involved in the action by being dealt a unique set of poker cards on their devices. Everyone in the showroom is then involved in the action with big-screen monitors located on stage.

The show’s producers say that you don’t have to be a poker player to play in the poker tv show. There are other ways to increase your point total, that doesn’t involve poker necessarily. Betting on the suit of the next poker card or trying to guess which state a particular audience member is from, are just some of the ways to come out a big winner in this game.

The shows producers are also betting on the great personalities of the professional players to create some exciting moments. People like Scotty Nguyen, the flamboyant five-time winner of the World Series of Poker, definitely knows how to work the crowd and should provide some memorable moments in this new idea for poker .

Hollywood Celebs Invade Vegas

The world-famous Bellagio Hotel and Casino has just opened the Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant and Bar and invited some fashionable celebrities to taste their fare. This is the Light Group’s fifth restaurant and their first since they partnered with the Dubai-based Zabeel Investments in February.

The Las Legas restaurant invited icons including Leonardo DiCaprio, Eva Longoria, Charlie Sheen and his wife, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Wilmer Valderrama Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan Cabrera, Marlon Wayans, Shar Jackson, Rick Solomon, Brandon Davis, Playboy Playmate Destiny Davis, and Miss Nevada 2008 Veronica Grabwoski.

The celebrities were invited to taste the delicacies of Chef Akira Back, a former pro-snowboarder turned “Iron Chef America” contestant. The stars feasted on such specialties as Tai snapper, Kobe beef tataki , king crab tempura, rock shrimp, big-eye tuna pizza, the spicy tuna strawberry roll, and of course every type of sushi under the sun.
Paris dined on the beef tataki, ordering seconds and even thirds. Eva congratulated Chef Back while drinking non-alcoholic beverages and abstaining from the sushi. Wilmer enjoyed the delicacies of the famed chef and ordered table shots for his entourage.

The stars concluded the night by mingling on the hotel’s balcony that overlooks the iconic lake, while the Bellagio’s fountain show was enjoyed by all. A concealed balcony offers outdoor veranda seating and a panoramic panorama of Lake Bellagio and its fountain and light show. But the best visual luxury is the 25-by-13- foot bronze display at the lobby resembling the dorsal side of a Japanese amberjack.