Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Nominate A Deserving Community Leader, Non-Profit and Charitable Businesses!

VEGAS INC announces its 16th annual Angel Awards and is now accepting nominations from the Las Vegas community. Nominations are open now through Thursday, May 4.

 The VEGAS INC Angel Awards and The Giving Guide publication celebrate the accomplishments and exceptional contributions of philanthropic community leaders, hard-working nonprofits and charitable businesses throughout Southern Nevada. Angel Award nominees demonstrate what it means to go above and beyond for people and communities in need.

 

Nominees can be submitted to VEGAS INC by peers, co-workers and clients. Honorees will be featured in VEGAS INC’s annual publication of The Giving Guide, and will be recognized at an exclusive ceremony. Event details will be announced at a later date.

 

Nominees must live and work in Clark County to qualify. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, May 4, 2023. Entries can be submitted here. Late submissions will not be accepted.  

 

For more information about Angel Awards, The Giving Guide or the latest VEGAS INC news, please visit www.vegasinc.com, Facebook or Twitter.


LOTS of WINNER WINNER Chicken Dinner Going On At Arizona's Charlie's Decatur

Players enjoyed a lucky March at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, located at 740 S. Decatur Blvd. and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, located at 4575 Boulder Hwy. The beloved locals destinations sprung into the new season by awarding $2,899,304 million in jackpots, in addition to $379,193 in bingo wins, paying out a combined sum of $3,278,497 throughout the month.  

 

One very lucky local at Boulder kicked off March with a $11,696 jackpot while playing Dragon Link, and took home a total of $59,905 in jackpots at the end of the day on Wednesday, March 1. Another local guest at the Decatur property was feeling the luck of the Irish when they hit the month’s largest individual win on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, when a game of Lightning Link resulted in a $21,149 jackpot.  

 

Additional winnings include a guest at the Boulder location hitting a $16,763 jackpot while playing Lightning Link” on Wednesday, March 8; a player at Boulder who scored $18,800 while playing Keno on Friday, March 24; and one lucky player hitting a $17,845 jackpot while playing Buffalo Gold at Decatur on Sunday, March 26.  

 

Guests also won big in bingo, with the Decatur location awarding $191,649 in bingo winnings and the Boulder location paying out $187,545.  

 

Players are invited to sign up for True Rewards, Golden Entertainment’s rewards program, to receive bonuses including increased point multipliers, prizes such as cash and free slot play, as well as eligibility in select tournaments and special events. More information is available at www.truerewards.com.

Friday, March 24, 2023

Tailgate Social Creates New Cocktails In Honor Of Oakland A's Opening Day


Everything’s Going to be A’s-Okay

 The Oakland A's may not yet be coming to Vegas – but cocktails in their honor are on deck. Local sports hot spots Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station Hotel and Casino and The Still at The Mirage Hotel & Casino have created cocktails to honor the team’s Opening Day on Thursday, March 30. The cocktails, created to inspire grand slams and the team’s move to America’s hottest sports city, will be available through the end of the weekend until Sunday, April 2.   

Tailgate Social will offer the Everything’s Going to be A’s-Okay cocktail, made with Casamigos Blanco, pineapple juice, orgeat and lime, priced at $13. While guests are cheering on the team, they can pair their drink with one of Tailgate's tasty game day eats, like the Tailgate Nachos, including the choice of steak or chicken, priced starting at $21; or crispy style chicken wings with the choice of sauce including buffalo, classic BBQ, spicy Korean, lemon pepper or Jamaican jerk, priced at $21.  

 

In addition, The Still will offer the A’s to LV! cocktail, made with Grey Goose vodka, mango, lime and Chandon Brut. Baseball fans can pair their drink with one of  The Still's mouthwatering eats, including chicken street tacos, featuring al pastor chicken, pineapple slaw and arbol salsa, priced at $21; the Philly Cheesesteak panini, featuring sliced prime ribeye, sautéed peppers and onions, provolone, garlic and aioli, priced at $27; or the lobster roll, featuring New England-style lobster salad, served in a warm jalapeño cheddar roll, priced at $35.  

 

Reservations for Tailgate can be made on the website here or by calling (702) 221-6513. Reservations for The Still can be made here or by calling (702) 692-8455.  


Las Vegas Local Favorite PT's Pub Has Plenty Of Tax Specials, Food Specials And More!


 True Rewards Club

PT’s Taverns will spring into the season with a weekly tax relief bonus, a charitable initiative and a chance to carb up with food and beverage holidays, available throughout the month of April.

 Flamin’ Hot Specials

Throughout April, PT’s will offer Flamin’ Hot food and beverage specials. All flavors of Crown Royal shots and cocktails will be priced at $5. Pints of Heineken beer will be available for $4 each and Heineken Silver bottles for $3 each. All PT’s kitchen locations will offer a meal of CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Chicken Bites served with fries, a 2-ounce bag of CHEETOS® CRUNCHY FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks and a Pepsi for $15. Guests may upgrade their beverage to a Heineken for an additional $2.

 

“Paint the Mountain Green”

In support of the Southern Nevada Conservancy and its mission to keep Mt. Charleston clean, PT’s will launch a “Paint the Mountain Green” charitable initiative where PT’s will donate 50 cents for each Heineken beverage purchased throughout the month to the Southern Nevada Conversancy, up to $5,000.

 

National Beer Day

To celebrate National Beer Day, PT’s will offer half-priced beers during its award-winning happy hour, from 5 to 7 p.m. and midnight to 2 a.m. on Friday, April 7.  Favorites include Michelob Ultra and Blue Moon, among others.

 

National Grilled Cheese Day

To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day on Friday, April 7, all kitchen locations will offer grilled cheese sandwiches served with fries for $5, available all day.

 

National Pretzel Day

On National Pretzel Day, all kitchen locations will offer 10 of PT’s popular soft baked pretzel bites and warm house-made beer cheese for $5, available throughout the day on Wednesday, April 26.

 

April Tax Relief Weekly Bonus

From Saturday, April 1 through Sunday, April 30, Loyal, Solid, Legit and Epic True Rewards members who earn a pre-determined number of base points every Friday and Saturday will receive up to $250 in free slot play. Epic members must earn 18,000 base points to receive $250 in free slot play; Legit members must earn 6,000 base points to receive $80 in free slot play; Solid members who earn 3,500 base points will receive $20 in free slot play; and Loyal members who earn 2,000 base points will receive $20 in free slot play.

 

True Rewards New Member Sign Up Incentive

New members who sign up for a True Rewards card during the month of April and earn 20 same-day base points will receive $10 in free slot play.


Daily Happy Hour

Awarded “All-Time Best of Vegas” by Las Vegas Weekly for its happy hour, PT’s offers daily drink specials, available at all taverns from 5 to 7 p.m. and midnight to 2 a.m. Specials include a 50% discount on wines by the glass, premium spirits and all craft and import beer, including craft brews and guest favorites like Michelob Ultra and Blue Moon.

 

Tavern contact information may be found here. Additional information can be found on the company’s website, as well as it’s Facebook and Instagram pages. All official giveaway rules and promotions may be found here.


Coming To Vegas For Draft Week-End? Plenty Of Food & Drink Specials At Cabo Wabo Cantina

Cabo Wabo Cantina, located inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, will tackle the draft weekend with special offers on beer buckets, viewing parties and more, available beginning Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29. 

Cabo Wabo will tackle big thirsts with specially priced buckets of five beers, available for $23 each. Beer selections will include a choice of Dos XX, Dos XX Ambar, Heineken, Heineken Silver, Tecate and Carta Blanca. 

Draft

A selection of draft day dishes will also be available, including the nacho platter, tortilla chips topped with house cheese blend, beans, jalapeños, queso sauce, cotija cheese, sour cream and guacamole; the Jack & Coke BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, stacked with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, Jack and Coke barbecue sauce, crispy fried onions and pickles; and the fundido de queso con chorizo, made with a trio of Mexican cheese in a hot skillet with house-made pork chorizo, served with warm tortillas and salsa arbol.

 

The draft will be shown across Cabo Wabo’s flat-panel big-screen TVs, a 200-inch projection screen, a 110-inch video grid, two 80-inch high-definition TVs and 25 additional 75-inch high-definition TVs visible throughout the cantina. Reservations to watch the draft in Cabo Wabo’s private upstairs lounge, The LOFT, are also available.

 

More information and the complete menu are available at www.cabowabocantina.com.


Just In Time For Spring! Pancho's Mexican Restaurant Rolls Out New Drinks And Salads


Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant, located in Downtown Summerlin, is getting the spring fiestas started with light and refreshing flavors in the new Pancho’s Punch cocktail as well as new salad options, available now. 

The newest fruity creation from the best Mexican restaurant in Downtown Summerlin is crafted with Patrón tequila, triple sec liqueur, pineapple juice and raspberry purée topped with a splash of Sprite. Pancho’s Punch is the newest addition to the restaurant’s collection of cocktails including the popular “Naughty Maggie,” Pancho’s signature margarita made with Campo Azul and a float of Grand Marnier as well as more than 40 brands of tequila.

 

In addition to the arrival of the Pancho’s Punch cocktail, the restaurant has introduced new salad options with a Mexican twist to its regular menu, such as the ensalada Caesar, featuring crisp romaine lettuce topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan cheese and tortilla strips, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, available with grilled chicken breast or shrimp. Another salad ideal for the warmer weather is the ensalada de mango y pollo featuring grilled chicken breast atop a bed of mixed greens, toasted pumpkin seeds, sliced grapes and jicama tossed with citrus honey vinaigrette and finished with sliced mangos and cotija cheese.

 

Pancho’s also offers brunch on the weekend with popular Mexican breakfast dishes such as chilaquiles verde, shredded chicken and tortilla strips simmered in fresh tomatillo sauce with grated cheese and sour cream and served with black beans sprinkled with Mexican cotija cheese. All brunch items include a complimentary glass of champagne for guests 21 years of age or older.

  

Reservations may be made by calling 702-982-0111 or at www.panchosrestaurant.com/vegas. 


Get Your Markers Ready! Spring $160,000 Super Bingo Tournament Runs From April 3-5



Home to Downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will hold its spring $160,000 Super Bingo tournament April 3-5, and Nevada residents can bring a friend for free.

Held in the Plaza’s updated ballroom, Super Bingo typically draws nearly 1,000 people from across the country and as far away as Hawaii and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days, while socializing with like-minded bingo players.

 

Bingo-only registration is $160 per person. Any Nevada resident who registers for the April event can bring one friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo/ and the offer is valid once proof of residency is proven at event check-in.

 

Hotel & bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay (Sunday–Wednesday) with no resort fee.

 

All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.

 

The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is uniquely located two floors above the main casino. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room.

 

. For more information on the multiple award-winning Plaza Hotel & Casino, visit www.plazahotelcasino.com. Get updates via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Vegas Is Excited! Second Wahlburgers Is Coming To Mandalay Bay! YUMMY!

Wahlburgers, the celebrated family burger restaurant of Chef Paul Wahlberg and superstar brothers Mark Wahlberg and Donnie Wahlberg, will open a second location on the Las Vegas Strip in late March. The new Wahlburgers, located at Mandalay Bay within The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, joins the global franchise, which started in Hingham, Massachusetts in 2011.

“People come to Las Vegas to make memories that last a lifetime, and my brothers and I are thrilled to be a part of those experiences as we welcome visitors to Wahlburgers at Mandalay Bay,” said Mark, who recently set down roots in Las Vegas with his family.

 


The centerpiece of the mouthwatering menu, which is inspired by the family’s recipes, is the selection of Chef Paul’s signature burgers. The “Our Burger” is made with a 1/3-pound beef burger patty, “government cheese” (a tongue-in-cheek name for their premium American cheese), lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Paul’s housemade Wahl Sauce®; As a nod to their hometown, “The O.F.D." (Originally From “Dorchestah”) is stacked with two burger patties, Swiss cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms and tomato jam. And for the consumer seeking a plant-based option, there’s the Impossible™ burger (Mark’s favorite) with smoked cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onions, housemade chili spiced tomatoes and Wahl Sauce®.

 

Other menu selections include an array of housemade salads, including the Jenn’s Chicken salad and a Salmon & Street Corn salad, as well as Crispy Fish and Crispy Chicken sandwiches and BBQ Chicken Tater Tots. A children’s menu is highlighted by the Smahlburger®, topped with “government cheese.” Wahlburgers also offers housemade shakes, plus creamsicle and root beer floats, as sweet accompaniments to the burgers.

 

“So much of the time we spent as a family was during the meals we shared together, and we’ve built Wahlburgers to honor our own experiences while growing up,” said Paul, who’s behind Wahlburgers’ award-winning burgers and menu.

 

At 5,000 square feet, the new Wahlburgers has a capacity of 150 guests, including an oversized bar ideal for grabbing a beer, adult shake or “Wahlcoction” and watching the game. HDTVs are located throughout the restaurant, so you’ll never miss a minute whether you’re seated in the dining room or at the bar. 

 

The first Wahlburgers in Las Vegas opened in the Grand Bazaar Shops outside Bally’s Las Vegas in mid-2016.  The burger restaurant now has more than 90 locations across the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

 

More information about Wahlburgers can be found on the website at https://wahlburgers.com/, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wahlburgers/, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wahlburgers/.


GET YOUR TIX! L.A. Comedy Presents Women's History Month Comedy Line-Up! ONE NIGHT ONLY!


The award-winning L.A. Comedy Club at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, will host an additional show featuring an all-female lineup on Saturday, March 25 to celebrate Women’s History Month. Tickets are available for purchase here

Offering three hilarious shows nightly, L.A. Comedy Club has scheduled an additional 4 p.m. show to kickstart an evening with laughter. Nikki Carr will host the Second Annual Women’s History Month Show Live at L.A. Comedy Club. Carr weaves her life experiences as a woman, lesbian, mother and grandmother into her hilarious stand-up routines. She has appeared on several TV shows and comedy specials including BET’s “Comic View,” “One Mic Stand” with Kevin Hart, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and Martin Lawrence’s “1st Amendment Stand Up.” 

 

The show lineup will also include: 

  • Tab Lloyd is a comic and makeup artist originally from Dallas, who has been entertaining audiences for years with her range of clean, yet provocative material.  

  • Danielle Williams worked in the radio and TV entertainment industry for several years before making a change to become an up-and-coming comedian. Despite battling lung cancer, she uses her stand-up to continue to live life with a positive outlook. 

  • Irma Ruiz, a former schoolteacher from Texas, is now a stand-up comedian covering the relatable topics of motherhood, education, marriage and family. 

  • Erica Dawson is an L.A. based stand-up comic who has been featured on Amazon Prime’s “Laugh After Dark.”   

  • Hannah G, a former teacher turned stand-up comedian who got her start after moving to L.A., won her preliminary round of the U.S. Comedy Contest and placed third overall in 2019. 

  • Mary Upchurch, originally from San Diego and now a nationally touring stand-up comic, recently won House of Comedy’s annual Funniest Person Contest.  

  • Mia Jackson, from Georgia, is a writer for the Hulu series “Life & Beth” and tours nationally, opening for big names like Amy Schumer. She also has a special on Epix and Comedy Central.  

L.A. Comedy Club, which was recently awarded a third consecutive gold medal by the annual Best of Las Vegas Awards for “Best Comedy Club,” will continue to host a packed lineup of up-and-coming and veteran comics. Tickets are priced at $39 for general admission and $59 for VIP admission, plus tax and service fee. L.A. Comedy Club is famous for its “$25 All You Can Drink Special,” which serves a premium well and keeps the drinks coming throughout the show. The full lineup and tickets are available at www.lacomedyclub.com. 


Local Las Vegas News! Digital Sports Company DraftKings Moves Into New Digs In The Southwest

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) unveiled its brand new, state-of-the art office in Southwest Las Vegas. The 90,000-square-foot technology hub located at UnCommons, Matter Real Estate Group’s 40-acre modern workplace and stylized mixed-use community, will house more than 1,000 DraftKings employees. Occupying much of an entire building at UnCommons, the Las Vegas office will be DraftKings’ second-largest office in the United States. 

“Together with UnCommons, we’ve successfully created a world-class workplace environment,” said Graham Walters, Chief People Officer, DraftKings. “True to DraftKings’ DNA, this technologically advanced infrastructure will help foster innovation, allow employees to enhance relationships with one another and increase performance as we deepen our presence in the surrounding Las Vegas area.”   

 

Designed by world-class visionaries IA Interior Architects, the Las Vegas office is comprised of more than 130 dedicated sports trading desks surrounded by full multimedia walls customized in a stadium seating arrangement, a 7,500-square-foot fully stocked cafeteria and event space, a custom casino training pit, a 500-square-foot interactive putt-view putting green, private and public outdoor spaces, and mothers’ rooms. DraftKings’ Las Vegas office will also provide amenity spaces for employees, including an on-site barber shop and salon, and a manicure/pedicure lounge. 

 

“DraftKings is leading the way to meet the needs of its team members and addressing the modern workplace head on,” says Jim Stuart, partner at Matter Real Estate Group, the developers behind UnCommons. “Increasingly, we believe employees are seeking an experience that extends beyond the desk and into a community of amenities, inclusion and social connection. UnCommons delivers on that promise, and we are grateful that DraftKings is expanding its presence in Las Vegas.” 

 

With floor-to-ceiling windows, the office space is open and airy, with an abundance of natural daylight, and provides views of the Las Vegas surroundings. Located just 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and Harry Reid International Airport, the space is outfitted with a live ticker that displays live sports scores and DraftKings odds, 14 conference rooms, multiple breakout spaces for collaborative work and furnished outdoor space on every floor.  

 

UnCommons, a first-of-its kind mixed-use development in southwest Las Vegas, has begun to open its Phase I office and retail spaces, with Phase II spaces now under construction. When completed, the stylized urban campus is expected to be comprised of more than 500,000 square feet of modern office space; more than 830 inspired residential units; an entertainment venue; health and fitness studios; a pedestrian trail; public art; a multi-purpose conference center; upscale lifestyle destinations; and a stellar lineup of food and beverage options, such as: The Sundry, a distinctive culinary experience showcasing a renowned lineup of award-winning chefs and rising stars from Las Vegas and California; Wineaux by James Beard Award-winning chef, Shawn McClain; among many others. 

 

Designed by globally renowned architecture firm, Gensler, UnCommons is the first of its kind in Nevada to be built by the standards for WELL™ Certification, which is the highest third-party endorsement of a building’s performance and protection of employee health. Additionally, UnCommons has achieved certification from Green Globes®, a nationally recognized green rating assessment, guidance and certification program. 

 

DraftKings previously announced various agreements furthering its ties to the Las Vegas community. In particular, DraftKings established a multi-year agreement as the primary sponsor of UNLV’s Center for Gaming Innovation and opened the new DraftKings Gaming Innovation Studio at UNLV, giving DraftKings access to local talent and technology.  

 

A leader in digital sports entertainment and gaming, DraftKings is committed to creating inclusive and responsible pathways for people to build, create, imagine, and innovate through the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program. Responsible gaming is a key pillar of the S.E.R.V.E.S. program and DraftKings’ collective mission is to protect the vulnerable with groundbreaking technology, training, resources and the support of evidence-based research. 


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GRAND Marshall For Pennzoil 400 Announced! LV Raider A.J. Cole

 Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube will kick off in style as Las Vegas Raiders’ two-time All-Pro punter A.J. Cole has been named...