Las Vegas Weekly

October 22, 2008 · 8:09 AM

World’s top poker pros hit the tables with Hollywood veterans at Real Deal

By Robin Leach

Vinnie Favorito with the stars of poker at Real Deal at The Venetian.

Photo: ImagesofVegas.com

Ten of the world’s top poker players clashed last night (Tuesday) with Hollywood veterans at the unique premiere of the new Real Deal interactive poker comedy show.

Luxe Life will be back later with the full photo coverage of the red carpet, the unique theater game and all the stars at the exclusive after-party celebration in LAVO at the Palazzo. Real Deal, which is staged twice-nightly in Wayne Brady's theater at The Venetian, is now hosted by Flamingo headliner, Vinnie Favorito, who stepped in after Paul Rodriguez had to drop out due to "schedule difficulties.”

Mannix star Mike Connors wound up winning the “first night challenge,” playing alongside Jennifer Tilly, Don Johnson, Robert Wagner, Tim Conway and Steve Lawrence. The poker pros who will rotate playing against audience members include the grandfather of the game, Doyle Brunson, and legends Phil Helmuth, Phil Laak, Daniel Negreanu, Scotty Nyguen, Antonio Esfandieri, Jennifer Harmon , Todd Brunson and Gavin Smith.

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