The Judds, Richie and Strait plan to play gaming mecca

It’s been a banner week for the Las Vegas showrooms. On the heels of an announcement that the Judds will perform together for the first time in five years at the Venetian came the announcement that Lionel Richie is joining Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez as a “regular” performer at Planet Hollywood. Beginning in April, Richie will play 20 dates through October with ticket prices starting at $59.

Additionally, country star George Strait has been tabbed as the inaugural performer at MGM Resorts International’s Las Vegas Arena when it debuts in 2016. Strait is slated to play concerts April 22-23 and return Sept. 9-10. Ticket prices haven’t been announced.

Dollar oysters: Get oysters on the half shell for $1 apiece during “Oyster Happy Hour” in db Brasserie at the Venetian. They’re served daily in the lounge, but only from 5 to 6 p.m. They’re ice-cold West Coast oysters, and you can add a draft Bud Light for $4.

Fall displays: Bellagio and Palazzo have switched their horticultural exhibits to reflect the onset of fall, with both featuring giant autumnal leaves suspended from the ceiling above collections of pumpkins, cattails, carnations and other foliage appropriate to the season. Both are free to view, with the Palazzo display running through Nov. 16 and Bellagio’s through Nov. 27.

Gambling view: Downtown’s Plaza has added a new “party pit” that has street-level floor-to-ceiling views out onto the Fremont Street Experience. The area, next to the front entrance, has several blackjack tables and a roulette wheel.

Question: Which casinos have the best hot dog deals during football games?

Answer: The two best are Station Casinos and the Orleans. Station has $1 dogs that come with some combination of relish, kraut, onions and jalapenos (varies by casino) at no extra charge that are sold in the sports books. The Orleans has $2 chili dogs that are available from a cart outside of Brendan’s Irish Pub.

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