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On This Date: October 15, 1993, The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas Opened

October 15, 2017
Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas opened on October 15, 1993

On this date October 15, 1993 the 120,000-square-foot casino and hotel opened at 4am. When it opened, the pyramid, which cost $375 million to build, was the tallest building, 365 feet, on the strip and contained 2,526 rooms and a 100,000 square ft. casino. In comparison, the Luxor stands at 365 feet tall where the Great Pyramid of Giza stands at 455 feet tall. The Luxor is located at the south end of the strip at 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. next to the Excalibur near Tropicana Ave.

The hotel was expanded with two additional hotel towers nearing 2,000 rooms in 1998 giving the resort a total of 4,407 rooms. The tip of the pyramid contains a fixed-position spotlight that points directly upward and is claimed to be the brightest beam in the world at over 42.3 billion candle power. Currently owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.

Original Photo by: Mark Wagner (Creative Commons Attribution 2.5)
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How to Do a Bachelor Party in Las Vegas

September 26, 2017

Women have shopping malls and children have Disney land, bachelors on the other hand have Las Vegas. Whoever designed and built the Sin City, it’s pretty apparent that he built it for the man going to tie the knot but wants to have one big last celebration before he enters a responsible life. Just look at what Las Vegas has to offer. From strip clubs, to casinos, to dance clubs to mammoth hotels, everything here is for the partying men. If you are getting married but want to have a bachelor party before you get into a life of pain and suffering, Las Vegas is the perfect place to party.

But like many men, there are certain things you should know before you head out to party with your friends. This guide will help you on how to do a bachelor party in Las Vegas that will leave a lasting memory with you.

Rent a crazy and out of this world suite
No party is complete with a mammoth sized suite in a hotel that is high above the ground. There are tons of hotels in Las Vegas that offer all sort of stuff that will give a huge kick to your party. There are rooms so huge that they come with a pool, a basketball court and even a locker room and an entertainment room with sound systems and screens.

Go and try to fly a fighter jet
This isn’t a joke. Las Vegas indeed has a place that lets you fly in a fighter jet. Head over to Sky Combat Ace in Las Vegas and sit in the passenger seat while you take a tour above the city in a fighter jet. This isn’t something for the faint of the heart so make sure you are ready. But if you are ready, this is one of the craziest things you will do in your life.

Find yourself a great lap dance
No bachelor party is complete without a couple of extremely hot ladies doing sexy moves on your lap. There are tons of strip clubs in Las Vegas that range from classy joints to dodgy little corner clubs. Find yourself an exquisite club with the finest ladies and go get yourself a couple of lap dances before you head home. If you are the adventurous type, try and get yourself a private lap dance in the Sin City, you’ll thank us later.

Visit the Grand Canyon
After a crazy night of partying, playing at the casino, flying in jets and getting yourself treated to a hot lap dance, its time to sooth yourself and visit the Grand Canyon. This can be a serene experience especially after the highs of partying all day and night. Make sure to grab a tour of the Grand Canyon that come in all kinds of flavors ranging from jeep tours to helicopter tours. Depending on how much you are willing to spend on your tour, you have many options.

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On This Date, August 29, 2007 runaway chlorine tank car rolls through Las Vegas

August 29, 2017
Actual Photo of Chlorine Tank

Actual Photo of Chlorine Tank

On this day August 29, 2007, a runaway chlorine tank car traveled approximately 22 miles through the heart of Las Vegas. The tank car hit a top speed of 50 mph before stopping in the Northern part of Las Vegas. The tank car was fully-loaded with chlorine, a toxic irritating chemical. The tank care had broken free from a rail yard on the South end of the Las Vegas Valley around 9 a.m. The tanker’s speed reached 50 mph. Fortunately no one was hurt and there was no damage or leak of chlorine during the incident.

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On This Date: August 28, 2000 The Desert Inn Closes

August 28, 2017
Desert Inn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Desert Inn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Closed on August 28, 2000

The Desert Inn was a hotel/casino that operated from April 24, 1950, to August 28, 2000. It was the fifth resort to open on the Las Vegas Strip. The property included an 18-hole golf course. Locals nicknamed the resort “The D.I.” or just “D.I.”.

The Desert Inn’s most famous guest, businessman Howard Hughes, arrived on Thanksgiving Day in 1966, renting the hotel’s entire top two floors and then later bought the resort when asked to vacate.

The Desert Inn has appeared in many movies including: The 1960 film version of Ocean’s 11 and last use in the film Rush Hour 2. The hotel served as the primary backdrop for the TV show Vegas which aired on ABC from 1978 to 1981. The lead character, Dan Tanna, was portrayed by Robert Urich.

The D.I. Was imploded on November 16, 2004. to make way for the Wynn and Encore resorts.

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On This Date: August 23, 2014 – SLS, Little League, Lion’s Share Jackpot

August 23, 2017
SLS hotel and casino opens in Las Vegas

SLS Hotel and Casino Las Vegas opened on August 23, 2014

HOTEL
Midnight on August 23, 2014, the former Sahara Hotel, the SLS, re-opened after a $415 million renovation. The Sahara hotel closed on May 16, 2011.

SPORTS
The Mountain Ridge All Stars Little League team loses the championship game, (7-5) to Chicago during the Little League World Series. This was the first time ever that a team from Nevada had made it to the World Series.

GAMING
The 20 year old slot machine at the MGM Grand, called the “Lion’s Share”, finally hit its long awaited progressive jackpot of over 2.4 million. The jackpot was hit by Walter and Linda Misco from New Hampshire. The slot machine was install in the 1990’s and had a cult like following as players queued in long lines to play. Now that the machine has paid out its jackpot it will be retired. The MGM Grand is considering letting the Misco’s take the winning machine.

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Best Internet Cafés in Las Vegas

August 18, 2017

Welcome to Las Vegas sign
Hitting the Las Vegas Strip is top of many a bucket list, but for those who need to take some time out from gambling to catch up on emails, social media, business, or gaming, it’s important to know where the best internet cafés are located. Luckily, Las Vegas is home to a great selection of places where you can grab good food while enjoying fast connections, so we take a look at some of the best places where you can catch up on your internet admin.

If you’re looking for a social hangout with high quality PCs and powerful internet speed, make sure to check out Evo Café at 3310 S Jones Boulevard. Bargain priced soft drinks and snacks along with super late opening times (they close at 5am) make this a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Gaming sessions are also cheap, costing around $20 for 12 hours plus a free Coke, but asking for a membership account will entitle you to a whole host of other benefits and bonuses. It is worth remembering that smoking is permitted here, so if you are a non-smoker it might not be the place for you.

Another highly rated gamers paradise is PVP Zone at 6250 W Charles Boulevard. A non-smoking establishment, they are open 24 hours a day and offer late night owl specials ($10 from 2am – 10am). Comfy chairs, great service, powerful hardware, and super-fast connection speeds make this one of the most favored internet cafes in the area. The café also offers well-priced smoothies and hot tea as well as a wide selection of Thai food. Prices for internet access start from $4 an hour, however they also run deals such as buy 4 hours get one free (5 hours for $16) which means you can easily forget about the casinos down the road! Nevada were the first state to legalize online gambling in 2013, so you can use these great internet deals to try your hand at online poker on 888poker.com.

Gorilla Café offers the unique opportunity to brush up on your pool, carom, and billiards skills in between internet sessions on their huge range of pool tables. Heavy duty PC hardware and gaming consoles are available in the LAN centre, with rates starting at $4 an hour for non-members, and $3 per hour solo play on PlayStation 3. Located at 1801 E Tropicana Avenue, Gorilla Café offers a wide variety of different snacks and instant noodle bowls, as well as reasonably priced sodas, juice, energy drinks, soju, and raspberry sake. It is also possible to have food delivered to your PC from your favorite restaurant.

For an Instagram-worthy interior, healthy acai bowls, house-crafted juices, and organic superfood smoothies, head to House of Alchemy at 4245 S Grand Canyon Drive. While the café has not provided PCs, there are plenty of outlets and super-fast Wi-Fi for those who like to take their own devices to work from. House of Alchemy also has its own private parking lot and clean gender neutral restrooms. It opens from 8am – 5pm weekdays and 9am – 4pm weekends. A little on the pricey side for food, but the connection is free and the service, coffee, and iced lattes are something to write home about.

An inexpensive place to access Wi-Fi is Café Darak, at 8665 W Flamingo Road. The quirky bohemian décor of this unique establishment makes it a huge favorite among locals, particularly as it is open until 2am – perfect for those late study nights. Bring your own device to take advantage of the free Wi-fi, set up in the cool VW bus tent, order the Oreo cheesecake, or check out the range of art and jewelry on sale.

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