February 27, 2008

February 27, 2008 / VOL. 3 NO. 07

NASCAR HITS THE TOWN AND THE SUPERBOOK
When NASCAR hits town, it’s great on many levels, says Jay Kornegay, executive director of the Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook. “Las Vegas benefits and racing fans enjoy all the entertainment capital of the world has to offer, however, this is the only stop on the circuit where fans are able to wager legally on the race.” The Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook will be offering an expanded wagering menu for the races this weekend. Odds will be available for the nationwide race on Saturday. Sunday’s race includes odds to win, match-ups, over/under finish positions, group betting, and of course some props. Two-time defending champion Jimmy Johnson is the favorite at 9-2. Other contenders include; Jeff Gordon at 5-1, Tony Stewart 8-1, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 12-1, the Las Vegas connection Kyle and Kurt Busch 10-1, 12-1 respectively. All the current odds and rules are available in the SuperBook.

MUSIC, BUSINESS, IMPRESSIONS AND PIANO KEYS
Singer Jimmy Hopper; InBusiness publisher Bruce Spotleson; celebrity licensing agent Michael Feder; Darin Hollingsworth, executive director, Liberace Foundation and Museum; and impressionist Tony Pace join Ira on this Monday’s “Lunchtime With Ira, Live from the Las Vegas Hilton.” The show can be seen on Clark County Television (CCTV), Cox cable channel 4 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Noon and 8 p.m., heard on NEWS/TALK 720 KDWN (Saturdays at 9 p.m.), and is available 24/7 at www.lvhilton.com. The show is produced live every Monday at Noon, features host Ira David Sternberg talking with the celebrities, entertainers, writers, personalities and community leaders who make Las Vegas the most exciting city in the world.

ALL THAT GLITTERS, SPINS
The $75,000 “Pot O' Gold” Slot Tournament at the Las Vegas Hilton, March 21-22, features a first place prize of $30,000. The entry fee is $799, which includes fours days and three nights and two tickets to the awards banquet. For more information, call 1-800-457-3307.

LET THE SUNSHINE IN
KC and The Sunshine Band, headlining at the Las Vegas Hilton April 13, first danced into the music scene more than 30 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey – KC for short – developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, creating an impressive string of hits, including “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It)” and “Shake Your Booty.” Now, here’s the impressive stuff: Sales of more than 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award.

LISTEN TO RADIO, PLAY TO WIN AT HILTON.
300 KJUL radio listeners will be attending Saturday’s “$250, 000 Game Show Spectacular” at the Las Vegas Hilton. Listeners, who won tickets for the 1 p.m. show, featuring Jamie Farr, will get a chance to participate and win. The station will have a check-in table outside the theater for their listeners coming to the show. Farr co-hosts “The $250,000 Game Show Spectacular,” along with Bob Eubanks and Chuck Woolery. The show brings some of America's most recognizable game shows together for the first time. Since the beginning the show, Eubanks, Woolery and Farr have given away more than $250,000 in cash and prizes (but no diamonds), and there have been more than 3,000 winners to date. At each show, an audience member has the chance to win $250,000. If that person wins $250,000, every audience member who has a valid ticket for that show will also win $100. Showtimes are Monday – Saturday 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. in the Hilton Theater.

BUSINESS FIRST
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, which meets at the Las Vegas Hilton March 5-6, is committed to business development for Native Americans. It is a non-profit organization, founded and directed by American Indians. The National Center is the first national organization dedicated solely to developing economic self-sufficiency through business ownership