The World Series of Poker at the Rio in Las Vegas is at its halfway point, with most of the premier events scheduled over the next couple of weeks.
The "One Drop High Rollers" tourney, with a buy-in of $111,111, runs June 26; the $50,000 "Poker Players Championship" begins June 30; the "Little One for One Drop" with a $1,1111 buy-in and unlimited rebuys runs July 4; and the Main Event starts July 6.
So far the fields have about kept pace with last year’s tournament, bolstered in part by the legalization of online poker in Nevada and prospects for expansion. The star of the tournament to date is Tom Schneider, who’s won two gold bracelets. And Canadian players have set a record by winning seven events already, the most ever by that country in a single year.
» Big Al’s moving: Big Al’s Comedy Club is moving from the Orleans to the Gold Coast. As of July 3 the show will play in the Gold Coast Showroom, which is a bigger venue than it had at the Orleans. Tickets remain a bargain at $19.95, including one drink.
» Bellagio summer: The summer exhibit is up at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. It features a huge floral assortment, including a 14-foot-tall sunflower; a treehouse; a brick bridge; a waterfall; and a mix of live and artificial birds. Live music performances take place daily from 5 to 6 p.m. The exhibit runs till September and admission is free 24/7.
» Carmine’s coming: Another New York City mainstay is on its way to Vegas. The Italian restaurant Carmines is set for a July debut in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.
Question: Can you provide details about the new Wet ‘n’ Wild water park?
Answer: The Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas theme park is about seven miles west of the Strip and features several pools, slides and rides. It will operate daily through Aug. 25, then on weekends only until Sept. 29. Admission is $39.99 for adults and $29.99 for kids under 42 inches tall and seniors age 65 and over.
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