October 2009 Archives

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SOURCE Table Mountain Casino

Even though it's been five months since 67-year-old Willis Willis of Grand Prairie, Texas, won $1 million in the Texas Lottery, he has yet to receive a single dime. Now, attorneys for Mr. Willis say the lottery needs to do the right thing: pay Mr. Willis his winnings.

Mr. Willis purchased the winning Mega Millions lottery ticket from a Lucky Mart convenience store in Grand Prairie on May 29, 2009. A longtime lottery player, Mr. Willis returned to the same store days later to confirm whether the numbers he selected were winners.

Willis handed his ticket to the clerk in the store, a lottery agent, to check it in the lottery machine to see if it was a winner. Investigators now say that the store clerk, 25-year-old Pankaj Joshi, stole the ticket and told Mr. Willis that he was not a winner. Mr. Joshi then traveled to Austin where he was somehow able to redeem the ticket without raising suspicions of Texas Lottery Commission officials. He has been indicted by a Travis County grand jury and is now believed to be in hiding in his homeland of Nepal.

"Millions of people just like Mr. Willis play the Texas Lottery with the assumption that the system has a foundation of integrity," says attorney Randy Howry of HowryBreen, LLP in Austin, who, along with attorney Sean Breen represents Mr. Willis. "It's time for the lottery to accept responsibility and restore everyone's faith."

Mr. Willis' attorneys have sent a letter to the Texas Lottery Commission and will meet with the commission's general counsel next week.

"We think the lottery should want to pay Mr. Willis his money without him having to take further action," Mr. Breen says. "He played the game fair and square and he won. If nothing else, integrity, responsibility and fair play say he should receive his million dollars. Certainly, if the Texas Lottery wants people to have confidence and continue playing, he should be paid."

SOURCE HowryBreen, LLP

Crystals, the retail and entertainment district at CityCenter, has achieved LEED®+ Gold Core & Shell certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the world's largest retail district to receive this level of recognition. Opening in December, CityCenter was created with a vision to introduce a new level of environmental consciousness to the world-famous Strip and has emerged as a leader in sustainable urban development.

Crystals' achievement marks the fourth LEED Gold certification for CityCenter; previous recipients included 1. ARIA Resort's hotel tower, 2. ARIA's convention center and theater, and 3. Vdara Hotel & Spa. CityCenter is poised to achieve a combination of LEED Gold and Silver ratings throughout its remaining hotels, residences, dining and public spaces.

Under the LEED for Core & Shell rating system, USGBC evaluated the entire district with the exception of the tenants' interior spaces. This enables tenants to capitalize on green strategies implemented throughout Crystals, including energy and water efficiencies, enhanced indoor air quality, sustainable building materials and an abundance of natural light.

"From CityCenter's inception, we aimed to create a vibrant destination to demonstrate that a community can be both beautiful and sustainable for today and for future generations," said Cindy Ortega, MGM MIRAGE's senior vice president of Energy and Environmental Services. "As we celebrate Crystals' achievement, along with the recent Gold certification of ARIA and Vdara, we're a step closer to introducing this transformative development to Las Vegas, and welcoming our guests to an environment designed with their health and well-being in mind."

Crystals' sustainable highlights:

• Radiant floor cooling will use less energy for air conditioning by chilling the air specifically in occupied areas rather than cooling the entire space
• The majority of all wood products used in Crystals are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, meaning the wood is produced from forests with sustainable management practices in place
• Annually, Crystals will save an estimated 1.8 million gallons of water within the building through efficient water fixtures. This equates to a savings of nearly 38 percent over existing building codes
• Skylights will allow for abundant natural light to illuminate the space
• Guests arriving with alternative fuel vehicles will have access to preferred parking
  

  S. Richard Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair, USGBC, said, "From its intense focus on water conservation to the multiple strategies for energy efficiency, the CityCenter team has delivered several exceptional properties that qualify for the LEED Gold rating. Extreme climates challenge the most creative of project teams, and the CityCenter team has risen to the occasion and then some. We congratulate them on their significant achievement."

Crystals' multi-faceted exterior was designed by Studio Daniel Libeskind*; the brilliant glass canopy depicts the detailed beauty of a quartz crystal, welcoming an abundance of natural light into the three-level experiential environment. Crystals' interior was designed by David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, creating a 21st century park that will celebrate nature and the seasons, and feature "changeable artwork" such as abstract hanging gardens, a lush flower carpet and more.

Large-format luxury retailers that will establish Crystals as a preeminent international shopping destination include Louis Vuitton, Prada, TIFFANY & CO., Ermenegildo Zegna, Roberto Cavalli, Christian Dior, Versace, Bulgari, Cartier, Hermes, Bally, Van Cleef & Arpels, Mikimoto, Emilio Pucci and ILORI. Unique-to-the-market retailers opening their first locations in Las Vegas include Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera, Miu Miu, Paul Smith, Kiton, Marni, Assouline, H. Stern, Tourbillon, Porsche Design and de Grisogono.

Visitors to Crystals also will enjoy Eva Longoria Parker's first Las Vegas restaurant, BESO; two dynamic new dining concepts from internationally renowned master chef Wolfgang Puck; an exciting new pub concept by Todd English; and Mastro's Ocean Club.

CityCenter's LEED certification effort was lead by MGM MIRAGE's Energy and Environmental Services division along with a recognized group of sustainability consultants including CTG Energetics, Green Building Services, Viridian Energy & Environmental, Fore Solutions and Simon & Associates.

Source: MGM Mirage

During a luncheon today in New York City, Marina Bay Sands(TM) and Chef Daniel Boulud announced that the multiple award-winner will be one of six world renowned chefs featured at the much-anticipated integrated resort complex when it launches in Singapore next year.

"We are delighted and honored to have Chef Boulud join our efforts to create a truly memorable and unique experience at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore," said Michael Leven, president of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), the parent company of Marina Bay Sands. "The interest and excitement around Marina Bay Sands grows by the day as we announce exclusive offerings, such as a signature restaurant by Daniel Boulud, and as the size, scope, and stunning architecture of the property continues to become such a prominent part of the Singapore skyline and a focal point of Marina Bay."

Earlier this week, Marina Bay Sands and Disney Theatrical Productions announced that the award-winning Broadway musical The Lion King will be featured in one of the resort's state-of-the-art theatres. In addition, leading retailers such as Louis Vuitton, CHANEL, Gucci, Hermes, Ferragamo, and others will occupy the 800,000 square-foot Marina Bay Sands Shoppes.

Chef Boulud, whose New York restaurant DANIEL was recently awarded the prestigious three-stars designation from the Michelin Guide, said he looks forward to spending time in Singapore when he brings a new version of his New York restaurant, DB Bistro Moderne, to Marina Bay Sands.

"I've had the privilege of traveling to Singapore and enjoyed some incredible meals by local chefs. It's a superb city where I discovered a culture with a love of food from every corner of the world. Singapore is a wonderful place for me to create a restaurant in partnership with Las Vegas Sands and the international community of chefs they are bringing together. The Marina Bay Sands will be a great addition to a place that is already a dining destination."

When completed, Marina Bay Sands will feature large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, approximately 2,500 luxury hotel rooms, the breathtaking rooftop Sands SkyPark, a museum, Las Vegas-style gaming, the Paiza Club for premium players, theatres, entertainment, an outdoor event plaza, and unparalleled shopping and dining.

Daniel Boulud is Chef-Owner of several award-winning restaurants and the Feast & Fetes catering company. While he hails from Lyon, France, it is in New York that he has truly mastered the dining scene and is today considered one of America's leading culinary authorities. Over the last two decades, Boulud has evolved from a chef to a chef-restaurateur, bringing his contemporary, seasonally inspired French cuisine to his five New York City restaurants: DANIEL (recently awarded three Michelin stars); Cafe Boulud; DB Bistro Moderne; Bar Boulud and most recently DBGB Kitchen and Bar. Beyond Manhattan, he has created Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach and extended his culinary reach internationally with Maison Boulud in Beijing's Legation Quarter as well as Lumiere and DB Bistro Moderne in Vancouver. In Singapore, Chef Boulud will open his signature New York restaurant DB Bistro Moderne.

SOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Steve Wynn and Garth Brooks announced today that Brooks will perform in the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for a series of special engagements. Concerts begin December 11, 2009.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8 a.m. sharp PT (9 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. CT and 11 a.m. ET).

Tickets are $125 plus a $5 service charge and a $13 tax to equal a total of $143.

    Confirmed Concert Dates:
    December 11, 12, 13
    January 1, 2, 3 and 22, 23, 24
    February 12, 13, 14 and 26, 27, 28

    Concert times:
    Friday        8 p.m.
    Saturday      8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
    Sunday        8 p.m.

Tickets may be booked by calling 702.770.7469 or online at www.wynnlasvegas.com/boxoffice. Tickets are not available for purchase in-person at the Wynn Las Vegas box office on October 24. For more information, please visit wynnlasvegas.com and/or garthbrooks.com.

Specific procedures have been put in place in an effort to ensure that the tickets for concerts are accessible to fans at face value and through authorized sales channels exclusively.

Ticketing Rules and Regulations:

• Limit 6 concert tickets per order or per person or per credit card. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or other information. No exceptions.
• Tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call at Wynn Las Vegas after 12 p.m. PT on the day of the concert upon presentation of valid photo I.D., confirmation number and actual credit card used for payment. Under no circumstance will tickets be distributed in advance.
• Ticket holders must enter the Encore Theater with their entire party. Wynn reserves the right to request valid I.D. of the ticket holder prior to entry into the Encore Theater at show time. The person who purchased the ticket(s) must be a member of the party entering the theater.
• All ticket sales are final and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Tickets must be picked up no later than one-hour prior to show time or will be subject to cancellation with no refund.
• To guarantee your seat location, please arrive to be seated no later than 15 minutes prior to concert start time on ticket. Arrivals after this time will be seated at management's discretion.
• The age limit for concerts is five years or older; anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Concert dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice. Wynn Resorts LLC will not be held legally responsible for any consequential or incidental damages relating to show cancellation or change including transportation and hotel. Customers accept all customary risks associated with live entertainment.
• Cellular phones, cameras, flash photography and audio/video recording devices are not permitted inside the theater.

SOURCE Wynn Las Vegas

WHAT:   Steve Wynn, Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts, will make a special
            entertainment announcement at the Encore Theater on Thursday,
            October 15 at 1 p.m. PT. Members of the media are invited to
            arrive from 12 p.m. PT.

    WHEN:   Thursday, October 15
            12 p.m. PT arrival and set up
            1 - 2 p.m. PT press conference

    WHERE:  Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
            3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

    WEB:    A live webcast of the press conference will be shown at
            wynnlasvegas.com and encorelasvegas.com.

    TV:     A live satellite feed will be available for downlink. Please note
            that all transmission times are ET:

            1600 - 1700 X30 ET / October 15 (Live Press Conference / we will
            be on satellite at 1530 ET)
            (C-band) Galaxy 19 / Transponder 16
            Downlink Freq: 4020 (H)

            1915 - 1930 ET / October 15 (first b-roll package feed)
            (C-band) Galaxy 19 / Transponder 16
            Downlink Freq: 4020 (H)

            2130 - 2145 ET / October 15
            (C-band) Galaxy 19 / Transponder 16
            Downlink Freq: 4020 (H)

            0300 - 0315 ET / October 16
            (C-band) Galaxy 19 / Transponder 16
            Downlink Freq: 4020 (H)

    RADIO:  A live radio feed will be available by dialing 800-860-2442, pass
            code is Wynn Announcement.

SOURCE Wynn Las Vegas

On Saturday, November 7th, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will present the second-annual SAVOR BORGATA -- An Evening with Borgata Chefs -- at The Water Club. Tickets for this exclusive culinary event go on sale Saturday, October 10th at 10AM.

This year, each restaurant will be represented with their own culinary station, offering guests the rare opportunity to sample signature menu items and interact with celebrated chefs Wolfgang Puck (Wolfgang Puck American Grille), Bobby Flay (Bobby Flay Steak), Michael Mina (SEABLUE, A Michael Mina Restaurant), Michael Schulson (Izakaya - A Modern Japanese Pub), Stephen Kalt (FORNELLETTO Cucina & Wine Bar), Geoffrey Zakarian (The Water Club at Borgata), Romeo DiBona (Old Homestead Steak House), Ron Ross (Borgata Executive Chef) and Thaddeus DuBois (Borgata Executive Pastry Chef). Wine pairings will be made by Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming's Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery.

 

"Since its debut, Borgata has been committed to providing diverse, innovative and world-class dining experiences to Atlantic City," said Nicolas Kurban, VP of Food and Beverage for Borgata. "Savor Borgata reinforces this commitment by providing our customers with the experience of sampling mouth-watering dishes and mingling with several of America's most beloved chefs at an unforgettable affair."

Offering everything from chic Italian to modern Japanese fare all under one roof, Borgata's wide array of restaurants presents guests with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience complete with an extensive wine collection of over 24,000 vintages.

Savor Borgata will be 7pm-9pm inside The Water Club at Borgata. Tickets cost $125 per person and can be purchased at www.theborgata.com or by calling 866-900-4TIX (4849). For room reservations and Savor Borgata package information, call 866-MY BORGATA.

SOURCE Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Massive dreams do come true! On October 5 2009, Radoslaw Maculewicz's life changed forever when he became an instant millionaire by winning $1,242,561.85 on Microgaming's Betway.com. After just 8 months as a Betway.com Casino player, Radoslaw Maculewicz from Poland won this incredible amount of money while playing Betway's Mega Moolah Progressive slot.

This is an incredibly emotional moment in Radoslaw's life and he is absolutely ecstatic about the win. He had been struggling for years to save enough money to marry his fiance. The 29 year old can now get married, have the honeymoon of a lifetime, and live the kind of luxurious life he and his fiance had previously only been able to dream about. When the Betway.com team called Radoslaw to congratulate him, he was in a state of shock."I was afraid to touch my computer, I was so shocked!" He said. "I'm so happy, I don't know what to say!"

The Betway game Radoslaw won his fortune on is a progressive slot called Mega Moolah. It is a 5 reel, 25 payline multiple coin video slot game and is one of the most popular progressive slots in existence with one of the richest jackpots available online. Betway.com will be flying Radoslaw and his fiance to London where they will be presented with a cheque for $1,242,561.85. They will then celebrate the win with the Betway.com team.

SOURCE Betway.com