Fit to Flex at Bellagio Spa

JUKARI Fit to Flex at Bellagio Spa

If you have ever left a Cirque du Soleil show looking for a more participatory experience, the Bellagio Spa has something that is sure to appeal to you. Cirque du Soleil and Reebok have combined their respective expertise to create a rather unique exercise program called JUKARI Fit to Flex. The Press Release makes the program hard to resist for any fitness minded Cirque du Soleil fan:

Inspired by the strong controlled movements performed by Cirque artists, this cardio-infused program works to enhance flexibility, muscle tone and coordination. Using the specially designed JUKARI Band and set to custom-mixed Cirque du Soleil music, participants get a taste of the training Cirque performers undergo while developing long, lean muscles and powerful core strength.

Fit to Flex at Bellagio Spa

Fit to Flex at Bellagio

Fit to Flex

Cost: $40 per person Time Length: 50 minutes; Wednesday – Friday at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Indoor Hike at Aria

While it is not uncommon to feel that the walk from your Vegas hotel room to the Strip is the equivalent of a long walk through the wilderness, in terms of walking distance, not scenery. Aria has turned this seemingly negative aspect of a  humongous hotel casino complex into a more positive and healthful experience. The Spa and Salon at Aria offer The Indoor Hike which takes participants throughout the CityCenter Complex. This is a real workout as the Press Release details:

This heart-pumping workout focuses on the whole body as guests perform yoga and various exercises along the way. This exhilarating workout focuses on the whole body with a sprint through the convention center, jumping jacks in front of HAZE nightclub and pushups in the garden areas. While working out, guests also have the chance to admire ARIA’s art collection, one of the largest public art programs in the world.

Of course we would augment the Hike with a few more exercises in the casino areas, such as: sprint through the Cashier’s Cage, I doubt Casino Security would be thrilled with that addition, and perhaps push-ups in the Poker Room would be a bit distracting, but you would think Jumping Jacks by the Wheel-Of Fortune machines would be amusing for one and all.

Cost = $50; Time = 60 minutes

Yoga with Dolphins at the Mirage

Yoga with Dolphins at the Mirage

For something on the more tranquil side, with just a hint of new age mysticism, The Mirage is offering a Yoga with Dolphins experience. The Yoga Class takes place in the underwater viewing area within Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. In addition to their preternatural smiles Dolphins are conscious breathers. The close proximity of these ‘smiling’ conscious breathers seemingly enhances the breath-work espoused in the Yoga class. Yoga mats, water and towels are provided for the 60-minute session which ends with a delicious smoothie to help kick-start the day.

Cost = $50; Time = 60 minutes Friday- Sunday 8:30am

Shania Twain fans should prep their voices and study their Shania lyrics, as one lucky winner will receive a trip to Las Vegas to see the multi-platinum artist‘s new show, SHANIA: STILL THE ONE, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The winner will also be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on his or her own for up to a week in a Caesars Entertainment venue on the Las Vegas Strip.

Fans will be able to audition by singing their favorite Shania song in a custom-designed singing space in Caesars Entertainment’s Total Rewards booth at the CMA Music Festival June 7-10. The booth will be located in Fan Alley off Broadway and 4th Avenue, and will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. June 7, 8 and 9 and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 10.

Shania kicks-off her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency show SHANIA: STILL THE ONE at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Dec. 1, 2012. With STILL THE ONE, Shania joins fellow Canadian national-treasure Celine Dion, and international superstars Elton John and Rod Stewart as resident headliners at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Total Rewards

Throughout June, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a free El Cortez logo Island Shirt. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Free Slice of Fresh Marie Callendar’s Apple Pie– Thursday, June 14 at El Cortez

El Cortez Hotel & Casino will serve free slices of fresh Marie Callendar’s apple pie in honor of Flag Day for all Club Cortez members on Thursday, June 14 from noon to 6 p.m.  Club Cortez members can enjoy the treat game side while playing slots and table games.

Free Daily Slot Tournament at El Cortez – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day.  Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day.  New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament.  Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100.  The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 42” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 42” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday.  During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips.  There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place.   During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat.  During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt.  Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Players can only win one prize per drawing.  There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit.  Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize.  Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat.  Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

El Cortez Sign

Fans of the popular show are invited to watch the two-night season premiere event asaward-winning chef Gordon Ramsay spices up the 10^th season of Hell’s Kitchen with 18 new competitors on Monday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 5 on FOX.  The newly opened restaurant Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas will be the site of thelife-changing grand prize: a head chef position working under Executive Chef Kevin Hee. Viewers can enjoy a properly cooked beef Wellington, the dish Gordon Ramsay calls the best measure of a cook’s ability, while watching the fiery chef instruct the culinary hopefuls in proper technique and cooking time.

• Raspberry Blueberry Mojito
• Mango Dreams
  
• Hagar Collins
  
• “Red Rocker” Adult Milkshake
  

Kerry's Gourmet Burgers

World Series of Poker

 

Play begins at the world’s largest, richest and longest-running poker tournament.

The action kicks off Sunday, May 27 at noon for the annual Casino Employees Event – a unique event that brings all casino employees around the country together under one roof.

On Memorial Day Monday, huge crowds of poker players will descend on Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino for a $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament that serves as the first official open WSOP gold bracelet event.

The World Series of Poker is the gaming industry’s premier event, each year drawing tens of thousands of poker enthusiasts from around the globe toLas Vegas to compete for millions in prize money and the game’s most coveted trophy – a World Series of Poker Champion’s Bracelet.

Rio Hotel and Casino

Steve Martorano poses with Miss USA Florida and Miss USA Pennsylvania

On Monday, May 21, Steve Martorano hosted all 51 of the 2012 Miss USA contestants along with the reigning Miss USA for dinner at his famous Italian restaurant at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The girls enjoyed a special three-course menu including Martorano’s famous homemade meatball and South Philly salad. Halfway through the dinner, Martorano stole the show himself by manning the DJ station and started a spontaneous dance party that took over the entire restaurant. After a few songs Alyssa Campanella, Miss USA 2011, started a Conga line that weaved through the restaurant.

Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella at a table before dinner at Martorano’s with some of the 2012 Miss USA contestants

The 2012 Miss USA contestants break out with a dance party in the middle of dinner to Martorano’s DJ skills.

Professional boxer Victor Ortiz will host a meet-and-greet and autograph signing to launch his new skin care line for men, “VO,” at Rio Spa & Salon on Saturday, May 26. Rio Spa is the exclusive retailer of the anti-aging products which include a skin care kit and shave care kit. Guests who purchase either product from the VO line during the event will have an opportunity to get autographs and take photos with the famed athlete.  3 – 5 PM Penn & Teller lobby across fromRio Spa & Salon Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Boxer Victor Ortiz

Following the music awards last night, R&B artist Ray J and model Sophie Monk hosted a launch party for Prince Reigns at The Voo inside VooDoo Beach at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The duo was recently named the celebrity faces of the ingrown hair removal product which is exclusively sold at Rio Spa & Salon. Ray J’s sister Brandy, DJ Paul from Three 6 Mafia and the Rio’s own premiere male revue, Chippendales, were there to support the event.

The faces of Prince Reigns, R&B artist Ray J and model Sophie Monk, pose on the red carpet for the product launch party.

Singer Brandy stopped by the event to support her brother Ray J.

Three 6 Mafia member DJ Paul on the red carpet.

John Rivera, Jace Crispin and Chaun Thomas of the Chippendales supported the cause before their show at Rio.

Photo Credit for all photos: Scott Harrison/Harrison Photos

Not only was Hart lucky, he was generous too:

Hart gave each of his three fellow players a $500 chip and generously tipped his dealer $20,000.

From left to right: Casino Shift manager Bobby Harris, Dennis Hart, Heather Hart, Margaret Hart and Vice President of table games at Flamingo, Mark Kelly.