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Mega-Taco Bell opening in autumn will offer alcohol

McDonald’s and Denny’s are about to get some company. A new “Urban Restaurant Concept” announced by Taco Bell in 2015 and launched with Taco Bell Cantinas in Chicago and San Francisco is expanding to the Strip, with a two-story venue being built at the Harmon Corner, across from CityCenter. In true Las Vegas fashion, the mega- Taco Bell will be open 24 hours and serve alcohol, but there won’t be a drive-thru. It’s expected to open this fall.

Gambling SuperBlog: A new “SuperBlog” has debuted, featuring contributions from some of the world’s top gambling experts all in one place. The bloggers post on the gambling games, daily fantasy sports, ways to take advantage of credit card deals and more. Check it out at GamblingWithAnEdge.com.

New pub: Pub 365 has opened at Tuscany in the space that used to be the Cantina. The bar-style restaurant offers 365 craft beers, with 40 draft selections.

New name: Lao Sze Chuan at the Palms has been renamed China House. Given that management and the chef remain the same, it seems likely that the former name was a bit too authentic for American diners to cozy up to.

Gossy Brexit: Caesars Palace will be a bit less British come the fall, with news that U.K. crooner Matt Goss is ending his show in September after a six-year run. No plans have been announced for Goss’ famous performance venue, which was called the Gossy Room during his tenure but might be changed back to Cleopatra’s Barge.

Question: How many players entered this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event?

Answer: The field for the $10,000-entry-fee tournament is 6,737, a 4.9 percent increase over last year’s 6,420, making it the largest Main Event field in five years.

The total prize pool is $63,327,800, and 1,011 players will make the money, with the winner taking down $8 million.


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