A zip line-style "thrill ride" that will span the two towers at the Rio has been announced. The "Voodoo Skyline" ride will start from the casino’s 50-story Masquerade Tower and run 845 feet at speeds of up to 33 mph to the 20-story Ipanema Tower. Riders will then be transported (backward) to the starting spot via a motorized pulley. The entire experience will take just more than a minute, and tickets are expected to be $25-$40.
Zip lines, which transport riders via a harness attached to a long cable, are also in place downtown and outside Las Vegas at Bootleg Canyon. The downtown zip will soon relaunch as "Slotzilla."
» MJ One: Las Vegas’ eighth Cirque du Soleil show, "Michael Jackson One," has opened in the 1,800-seat arena at Mandalay Bay. While technically in "previews," tickets are regular price, from $69 to $180. The 90-minute show has a cast of 60 and 26 scenes. Early reviews have been good.
» Fieri coming to town: Food Network host Guy Fieri is bringing a new restaurant concept to the Quad (formerly Imperial Palace). Details, including the name of the restaurant, haven’t been disclosed; however, it’s scheduled to be completed before year’s end.
» Blackjack mini: The Stratosphere is holding blackjack minitournaments on Saturdays in June. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon. The entry fee is $40 and the prize pool is $2,500.
» Kiosks banned: Sports-betting kiosks that have been gaining popularity in bars throughout Las Vegas have been banned. The 84 kiosks currently in operation must be removed by July 1.
Question: What is the name of the second Internet poker site that just opened?
Answer: As of now there’s still only one legal site. The confusion stems from a site in development from the World Series of Poker accidentally going live for a brief period last week. Varying reports say that from two to seven players were able to play. The glitch that allowed entry was quickly repaired.
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