The $35 million South Point Bowling Plaza has opened. The two-level facility combines a 60-lane, 90,000-square-foot bowling center with an equestrian arena called the Priefert Pavilion. Though housed in the same building, the two venues are completely separate with the arena on the first floor and the bowling center on the second. Both will host major events but won’t be open for public use. South Point already had a facility that will continue to be used for open bowling. The Bowling Plaza opened eight months ahead of schedule.

Celine returning: Celine Dion is reportedly ready to resume her show at Caesars Palace. The date’s not set and it won’t be till next year, but Celine’s intent to return takes the pressure off Caesars to have to find a mega-star replacement.

Big loss rebate: The Cannery and Eastside Cannery are advertising a $500 loss rebate promotion. Lose up to $500 and have it returned in slot free play, while you keep whatever you win. You must be a new member of the players club to qualify.

Oxtail Incident: Head downtown to the Fremont’s Lanai Express snack bar for a monster serving of oxtail soup with a side of rice for $8.29. This one’s chock-full of oxtail meat and giant knucklelike bones that you can give to your dog, and there’s enough in one order to feed two or three. Add a 99-cent shrimp cocktail and after tax you’re out for $10.03.

QUESTION: Can you buy tickets to watch the World Series of Poker’s final table?

ANSWER: Since it’s against gaming regulations for tickets to be sold for live gambling events, they’ll be distributed free of charge at the Rio on a first-come, first-served basis beginning early in the morning on Monday. Many of the seats go to press and friends and family of the players, so get there early if you want in. Play begins live at 4:48 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. PST.

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