Casino Player November 2022

Steve’s Las Vegas Quickies

n World-renowned comedic legend Adam Sandler is extending his sold-out tour with an exclusive, two-night engagement at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Friday,Dec. 9 and Saturday,Dec. 10. Tickets are available at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com. n Following numerous sold-out performances at the intimate venue,Wynn Las Vegas resident performer Jim Gaffigan will return to EncoreTheater in 2023 with his all-new tour, Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale .Gaffigan will delight fans with four performances over two week ends, May 19–20 andAug. 25–26.Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com. n Internationally beloved comedian Chris Tucker will return toVegas for a two-night engagement of Chris Tucker Live at Encore Theater atWynn Las Vegas on Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.Tickets for both hilarious performances are now on sale at www.ticketmaster.com. n The Golden Tiki , Las Vegas’ beloved Chinatown tiki bar, broke the world record for the Largest Mai Tai amid a packed house on Aug. 30.The event was the culmination of a week-long celebration commemorating the legendary tiki bar’s seventh anniversary. Many hands were on deck to help pour more than 300 bottles of alcohol,which were feverishly mixed by Beverage Director Adam Rains. It took a little more than 30 minutes to build the 100-gallon cocktail in front of a live crowd.The final product weighed in at more than 900 lbs. and well surpassed the previous record of 55 gallons. n James BeardAwardWinner Shawn McClain, with partners Richard and Sarah Camarota, have opened their newest LasVegas restau rant, Balla Italian Soul , at SAHARA Las Vegas.The regional, seasonal menu offers fresh and vibrant plates to locals and tourists alike. “There is no greater honor as a chef than to open a restaurant in Las Vegas, and Balla Italian Soul is a dream come true.We are so proud to be part of the iconic and reimagined property that Mr.Alex Meruelo has created with SAHARA Las Vegas,”says Chef-Owner McClain, Balla Italian Soul.“We’re doing Italian a little differently, focusing on aperitivo culture and well-prepared,wood-grilled flavors,while keeping pastas and pizzas close to our hearts.”

“Las Vegas is my hometown and live entertainment was hit harder here than anyplace. It’s time to stop inhaling and get back to laughing,”said Kimmel.“We have a great lineup of comedians who are more than ready to get back to doing what they love in the city we love.” n X Country celebrated its seventh anniversary on the famed Las Vegas Strip.A Kick’nTopless Revue featuring a combination of traditional and modern country music chart toppers, X Country celebrates“lucky number seven”with four racy new dance numbers at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

n Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond has extended his award-winning solo residency inside Harrah’s Las Vegas Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas into 2023. Winner of Best Show, Best Headliner and Best Singer for the 2021 Best of Vegas awards,Osmond’s show is a dynamic, energy filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognized entertainers in the world. Fans are treated to Osmond’s engag ing performances throughout the show in cluding the fan favorite and show-stopping “Auto-rap-ography”—a rap song accompanied by milestone photos and videos from his impressive career of six decades.Donny also does a full Broadway production of his classic Disney hit from Mulan ,“I’ll MakeA Man Out OfYou.”The show also includes an audience interactive segment where anyone can request any song he’s ever recorded. Newly announced 2023 performance schedule includes Jan. 24–28, 31; Feb.1–4, 14–18, 21–25, 28; March 1–4, 7–11, 21–25, 28–31;April 1, 4–8 and May 2–6, 9–13, 16–20, 23–27. For show dates through the remainder of this year, visit www.caesars.com/shows. n Late-night talk show host and Las Vegas raised Jimmy Kimmel reopened his com edy club Nov. 3 at The LINQ Promenade with a lineup of comedians, including Gina Brillon and Luenell. Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club is located across from Brooklyn Bowl and near the High Roller—the tallest observation wheel in NorthAmerica.

n Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced that GRAMMY,TONY and EMMYAward-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician Barry Manilow has extended his residency, MANILOW: LASVEGAS – The Hits Come Home! through 2023.The new year will mark Manilow’s 14th year at the legendary Las Vegas Hotel Resort and will set a new record for the number of concert performances in Las Vegas. “I am honored and humbled to be per forming on the same stage that the King once graced,”said Manilow.“Setting a new record for concerts at TheWestgate Las Vegas Interna tional Theatre is a true privilege.TheWestgate has been my home away from home for 13 years and I look forward to another amazing year celebrating these personal milestones with my fans in the iconic theater.”

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