When to fold 'em - 2004-01-30
It's been almost 35 years since Benny Binion decided to stage a battle of poker giants at his Horseshoe casino downtown. The tournament, named the World Series of Poker, would decide who
is worthy of the title of world champion. Binion, always the savvy entrepreneur, realized the tournament would attract casino customers and lots of publicity. But even he could not have known how big the World Series would become.

Today, the World Series draws hundreds of competitors from as far away as Europe and the Far East, and is covered by ESPN as well as countless print, television, radio and Internet outlets.
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Kick Out the Jams - 2004-01-30
What a strange world we live in.

Take, for example, Mandalay Bay. The south Strip megaresort is unique in the local music events scene because it's one of the few hotel-casinos that regularly brings in nationally acclaimed pop and rock acts in several different on-site locations.

Typically, the House of Blues is home to the edgier rock, blues, and hip-hop acts, while the pop stuff and those who can draw an arena crowd play the larger Mandalay Bay Events Center. It makes for a nice mix.
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