Amanda Finnegan

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GQ blames tourists in putting Las Vegas on 'worst-dressed' list
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Apparently showgirl head dresses and Elvis jumpsuits are not considered fashionable.

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Hash House A Go Go to open fourth location at Plaza hotel-casino
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The Plaza Hotel and Casino announced today that it is adding Hash House A Go Go to its lineup of restaurants when it reopens at the end of the summer.

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Developer has plans for 'Star Wars' museum on Strip
Friday, June 10, 2011
A Las Vegas developer has plans to turn one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time into an attraction on the Strip. Plans were submitted with the Clark County Planning Commission this week to build a “Star Wars” museum between the Monte Carlo and New York-New York on the Strip.

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Hard Rock's pimped-out 'Real World' suite is available, but it's bring-your-own-drama
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
At first glance, Suite 1168 in Hard Rock’s Casino Tower looks like any other Las Vegas high roller suite. There are flat-screen TVs, a full-size bar and a hot tub large enough for whatever party might wander back to your room.

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2 new pool parties diving into Las Vegas 'daylife' scene
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
It’s the time of year when packs of bikini-clad 20-somethings descend on Las Vegas Strip resort pools with yard-long drinks and hundreds of dollars to spend. It’s pool party season and the most profitable time of year for nightclub operators who are also dabbling in the daylife trend.

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Vegas Box hopes frequent tourists leave personal items behind
Thursday, March 31, 2011
We’ve all likely stood behind one at McCarran International Airport security — travelers who purge their carry-on bag of shampoo bottles and suntan lotion because they don’t understand the TSA’s 3.4-ounce liquid restriction.

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Bellagio announces Hyde Lounge, an indoor-outdoor nightclub
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The company plans to rebrand and redesign the Fontana Bar.

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L.A. company expanding to Las Vegas with new nightclub at Bellagio
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Los Angeles-based hospitality company SBE Entertainment announced today it is expanding its Hyde Lounge nightlife brand to Las Vegas. The company plans to rebrand the Fontana Bar at the Bellagio.

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Local design firm mobs up an El Cortez room
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011
When your hotel’s former owners include a roster of colorful mob bosses like Bugsy Siegel and Meyer Lansky, ignoring the past is practically sinful.

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El Cortez aims at younger downtown crowd with revamped suites
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
High above the casino floor where customers are tethered to the slot machines, the El Cortez has spent months revamping its hotel to attract the young, hipster crowd finding its way to the new downtown.

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Mandarin Oriental offers third night free to mark anniversary
Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
Mandarin Oriental, one of the Strip’s priciest hotels, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a third-night-free deal.

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Resorts roll out holiday deals for Strip performances
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010
The holidays are right around the corner and Las Vegas Strip shows are gearing up with deals for locals and visitors alike.

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Strip casinos offer Halloween scares and deals
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010
In honor of Halloween, Las Vegas Strip casinos are turning their attractions into haunted houses and offering deals to go along with them to get guests in the mood for the holiday.

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With all-day buffet under belt, Harrah's uses concept for live shows
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010
First came the all-day buffet pass. Now, Harrah’s Entertainment has unveiled the all-you-can-handle show pass for guests to binge on Strip shows.

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Businesses announce deals in time for 10/10/10
Friday, Oct. 8, 2010
Businesses announce deals in time for 10/10/10

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Casinos offer deals for locals, ladies and into the late night
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010
One of the Strip’s longest running shows is offering discounted tickets for locals this month to mark a milestone.

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Three venues this summer: Free and family-friendly
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
For those looking for family-friendly activities on the cheap, three Las Vegas Valley locations are hosting free movies throughout the summer.

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Primm deals for parents, CityCenter's beer for a nickel
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Local parents, rejoice. There’s something to occupy your kids this month as summer boredom creeps up.

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$1 rooms on the Strip, Cirque and 'Lion King' offer deals
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
To complement its $1 blackjack and $1 drinks, the Sahara will soon be offering $1 room rates.

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Seven Harrah's buffets in 24 hours: $29.99
Friday, April 9, 2010
The Las Vegas buffet trend just got a lot more gluttonous. Casinos have been jumping on the all-day buffet bandwagon over the past several months, but Harrah’s is taking it to another level.

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