Practically all poker sites you visit right now is jam packed with news from the latest events in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Every self-respecting poker blog has something to say about who wins what, why, and how. Online poker rooms have contributed to the frenzy by offering last-minute satellites to the different events. Now this massive circus is nearing the end, even though the most exciting events admittedly remain.

In the meantime, it’s business as usual for the thousands of online poker players who don’t participate in this year’s WSOP. Online poker rooms and poker news sites have a long road ahead of them to get back to the normal state of affairs. Expect lots of new promotions to pop up in the near future.

As the newest addition to the Las Vegas Strip, Cirque du Soleil’s Criss Angel Believe will redefine magic shows in Vegas forever. Having already signed a contract for a 10 year stint at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, Believe will be one of the longest running and most expensive shows to ever arrive in Las Vegas. Criss Angel Believe is a $100 million production that is set for its gala opening on September 12, 2008.

Created, produced, and performed by one of the most provocative artists of the 21st century, Believe is sure to play tricks with your mind. Criss Angel is an acclaimed magician and illusionist, known for his mind-blowing illusions and stunts. Angel has won the highly praised Louie Award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Art of Magic” and numerous other awards. With his hit show “Mind-Freak” under his belt, the challenge of combining his world-famous illusions with the essence of Cirque du Soleil is his newest venture.

Believe is the haunting journey into the twisted mind of Criss Angel. With Cirque du Soleil at its core, Believe will present never before seen illusions, original costumes, and choreography. As Cirque du Soleil’s sixth show on the Vegas Strip, Criss Angel says to “expect the unexpected.” “This show is beyond my wildest fantasy. It is beyond anything I can even comprehend. This show is unlike anything the world has ever seen,” says Angel.

The show is named after the late-great magician Houdini. It is said that when Houdini was on his death bed, he told his wife to never give up hope and that those that were still able to talk to him from the grave would know the pass code, which was BELIEVE. Believe plays off of this tale by floating between reality and make-believe. So, with a few tricks up their sleeve…Cirque du Soleil pulls out the ace with this production. Stop dreaming and start believing what is right before your very eyes, at Criss Angel Believe.

Buy your Criss Angel Believe show tickets here, along with other Las Vegas show tickets

Billionaire Donald Trump was reported to have been seriously thinking of selling one of his Casino’s. The news media picked up on this and that sent the stock markets soaring. At the end of Friday, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., which is one of The Donald’s companies saw it’s stock rise $2.73, or twenty one percent. That meant at last take Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. stock was valued at $15.80.

Despite all this, reports have suggested that the Company is looking at proposals to sell. There have been many offers from various corporations to purchase the company. Inspite of the rise in share prices, Mr Trump is still looking to sell Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc.,.. Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. has recently emerged from bankruptcy protection in May of 2005.

After coming out of the bankruptcy protection, Friday’s closing stock numbers were the highest the stock has ever been. Nevertheless, the company has formed a committee to look into the offers it has received.

It was reported that Donald Trump had hired Merrill Lynch and Co. on the 12th of March this year to study available options for three casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Vice president of Spectrum Gaming Group, which is a consulting firm based in Atlantic City, had this to say, “It’s no secret that Trump’s assets fell behind with the bankruptcy, and there’s alot of catching up to do. Joseph Weinert went on to say that “If you can come in and build a mouse trap better than the current offerings and manage it well, and market it well, you will be handsomely rewarded.”

If the Trump organisation receives the right offer Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc could be sold within a short period of time.

Fremont Street is a famous street in downtown Las Vegas in the heart of the downtown casino corridor. It has been named after John C Fremont who put Las Vegas on the map. The Fremont Street is rich in history and has many of the Vegas firsts. It has the first Vegas hotel, the first telephone, the first paved street, the first Nevada gaming license etc. In the recent times it has been upgraded and updated to the modern technology and now it is known as the Fremont Street Experience.

Fremont Street Experience:

Fremont Street is housed under a permanent canopy of glorious lights, and is as large as five football fields. Underneath, people walk around or rather spin around in the casino lined, restaurants and malls filled street of five blocks. Occasionally, the lights are turned off and the sound systems go silent as they give way to the animated shows overhead which can be viewed from anywhere on the block of five streets.

Some of the shows that are featured include:

• The Drop, a mythical underwater journey

• American Freedom, a patriotic tribute

• Area 51, a peek at alien world

The shows are free and animations are dazzling and with the concert-quality sound system, it all takes you into a surreal world.

The new canopy is called Viva Vision. It stands 90 feet above your head and covers the entire five blocks. The recent technical update has added 2.1 million light bulbs and the sound system has been updated as well. The facility is controlled by 32 computers located in kiosks in the mall. The light and sound shows begin at dusk and the “Sin City” comes to life with neon lighted casinos, strip clubs and the Viva Vision Experience. The videos and shows are projected on to the canopy and the surprise lingers as the TV broadcast stops all of a sudden and the lights and sounds stop and your pupils dilates to the short videos that are projected to the canopy. All under Viva Vision which is the biggest big screen on the Planet! There are ten casinos, 10,000 slots, more than 60 restaurants and uncountable number of bars and lounges!

The Pedestrian Mall is the place, which starts where the Fremont Street was closed to vehicular traffic. There are light and sound shows. The mall plays music from a state-of-art music system all the time.

Parking Plaza is located at the eastern end of Fremont Street and is a 1avish 1,430 parking structure to accommodate the maximum number of tourists.

Neonopolis is at the east end of the pedestrian mall. It is a $100 million open-air restaurant, shop and entertainment complex with a movie theatre. This is home to the famous Poker Dome challenge.

Fremont Street Experience is the heart of Las Vegas and will exhilarate and encompass you in its rich feast of the extravaganza it offers in lights, sounds, people, casinos and shows.

The Entertainment Capital of the World is also home to some of the most popular shows in the world. Vegas is a place that offers you a million different ways to have fun and theatre is one of those. The city never sleeps, because people often run out of time to experience the best of Vegas.

In Las Vegas, show tickets are quite pricey. However, there are a few free shows for people who would want to spend their hard-earned money elsewhere. Some of the most popular shows cost $100 and above, for the best seats. If you wish to watch a show for free, you can step into the Dueling Pianos show at New York. If the cost is not an issue, the Elton John show at Caesar’s Palace is a great option. The Barry Manilow show at the Las Vegas Hilton is also quite expensive. However, the money you spend will be well worth the entertainment that these shows offer.

The variety of shows in Vegas is mind-boggling. Making a choice can often be a Herculean task, and people mostly end up watching more than one show in a single night. Some of the most popular shows in Vegas are Ka, Zumanity, Beatles LOVE, Rick Thomas Magic show, etc.

If you are looking to go with the crowd’s favorite, you must watch the Blue Man Group, organized at the Luxor. With a combination of exceptional music and slapstick comedy, crowds love it and you would, too.

The Chippendales is another popular show among the ladies. Organized at the Rio, the show is a great choice for an exciting evening in Vegas. For the kids, the Lance Burton magic show is the ideal choice. Held at the Monte Carlo, the show also appeals to the older generation.

The Beatles LOVE show is very special and if you are a Beatles fan, you would certainly have the time of your life. Although radically different from the dazzling and creative “Cirque De Soleil” shows, the Beatles LOVE has managed to carve a niche for itself. The show pays tribute to some of the most memorable Beatles hits. McCartney and Starr have helped in creating the song list, which also includes some of their less popular songs.

Vegas is a paradise for bachelors. The Las Vegas Show Girls is perhaps one of the most frequented shows in the Sin City. With its musical bonanza and topless girls, men will get a chance to be men again!! Infamous though it may be, the music and aerobics can make for a great bachelor’s party.

It is a misconception that Vegas suits the palate of party animals and gamblers alone. In the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’, there are several alternatives to casinos and nightlife. If you seek some unadulterated, serene fun, you can visit the numerous tourist attractions that appeal to families and lovers of art.

If you are looking to spend some quality time appreciating art, visit the Gallery of Fine Art at the Bellagio. The exhibition has a fine artwork collection assembled from museums all over the world. The gallery has something new for art aficionados every time they visit this place. The Liberace Museum is another fine choice for artifact lovers. With an entrance fee of $6.50, the visit is worth every single penny.

The Imperial Palace Auto Collections is another fascinating art gallery. It has a reputation of showcasing the world’s biggest collection of antique and classic cars. If you have traveled all the way to Las Vegas for some classic fun, this place is a must-visit. And if you have a heavy wallet, you can even buy a few of these awesome beauties.

To spend some romantic time with your partner, you can visit the Eiffel Tower Replica. A vantage point that is built for a breathtaking view of the city, the tower also has a restaurant. It makes a wonderful choice for an anniversary dinner or any special occasion.

For the frissons, pay a visit to the Las Vegas Space Flights, a Boeing 727 simulated ride that recreates the experience of flying in space. The simulation is as close to the real thing as it can ever get. If you are still not content with the thrills that this ride offers, you would want to try Vegas Sky Diving. A fall of 10,000 feet can be truly ‘hair-raising’. A statutory warning here – if you are weak-hearted, stay away!

The thrills don’t stop here. You can take it further with the Big Shot at the Stratosphere Hotel. This is a ride where you would be thrown up 160 feet in the air in less than 2.5 seconds at 45 mph. The dive down to the launch pad can take your breath away, literally!

If the gambling capital doesn’t offer gaming classes, it would be a shame. If not for the gambling money, you can try these classes for fun. You can entertain yourselves and have fun at the same time with the 30 minute classes.

Las Vegas is popular for its replication of popular cities. You can experience a little of Italy in Vegas by embarking on a Venetian Gondola Ride across the Grand Canal. Sail across cafes, bridges, and sing a jolly song for a romantic Venetian experience.

If you are a traveler who loves tropical islands, Phi Phi is a natural choice. This island is one of the most popular of all tropical islands in the world and is a prime tourist destination in Thailand. If you have watched the movie ‘The Beach’, you would vouch for the fact that this place is a pristine beauty.

With the new addition of the National Park, Phi Phi Islands are highly regarded by International travelers as a weekend getaway. These islands are around 17 miles from Phuket, another popular tourist location. The most attractive aspect of Phi Phi is the limestone composition of its hills and precipices. Characterized by steep cliffs, mysterious caves and inexplicably tiny trees sprouting out of crevices in the hills, Phi Phi is nature’s gift to man.

Phi Phi comprises two separate islets known as Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le. Phi Phi Don is the bigger of the two islets and offers the best of beaches and coral reefs. Exquisite guesthouses lined along the two exotic bays, Ton Sai and Lodalam, offer excellent accommodation for tourists. If you love water adventure, you can try some diving and snorkeling in the crystal clear seas around the Phi Phi Don.

Phi Phi Le is located half a mile to the south of Phi Phi Don. The only disappointment is that you are not allowed to visit this island without permission. Phi Phi Le is covered by trees and there is no beach as such in this island. However, you can visit a cave, which is the prime attraction here. Apparently, this cave was visited by the Vikings and is hence, named the Viking Cave. The cave is 50 foot high and prized by wildlife biologists for the numerous birds that nest inside.

If the main purpose of your visit is sea adventure, Ao Maya and Ao Lo Sama are two of the best places to visit in Phi Phi. These islands are popular for snorkeling inside coral formations. You can swim beside exotic water animals and relate to them on a level you have never done before. If it is beach excitement you seek, Ko Yung is a nice place for its blend of stony and sandy beaches set among scenic valleys. Coral reefs are again a lovely addition to this island. Phi Phi is a grand collection of the most spectacular beaches and you would love to visit this place every time you wish to take a break from your monotonous life.