Strictly Slots August 2022

PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO UNVEILS FOUR PROJECTS TO TRANSFORM ITS ICONIC MAIN STREET FAÇADE AND DOME

T he Plaza Hotel & Casino recently unveiled details of four large scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade, including its porte-cochère, into a one-of-a kind destination for cocktails,gaming,and dining.The four new projects include an animated Carousel Bar under the Plaza’s iconic dome,down town’s first smoke-free,social media friendly gaming area,a rooftop patio at Oscar’s steakhouse, and the addition of the popular, Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts.The Carousel Bar’s design preserves the dome’s iconic vintageVegas lights that have been featured in many movies and shows over the years.The 2,500-square-foot outdoor venue will include an outdoor cooling system and seating for nearly 100 guests in booths, at the bar,and along its outer rail overlooking Main Street at the western entrance to the Fremont Street Experience.Adjacent to Carousel Bar

will be downtown’s first smoke-free and social media friendly gaming space with the industry’s latest and most advanced slot machines, in cluding the popular Brian Christopher Slots area that debuted last year at the Plaza.Oscar’s patio will be created on the rooftop deck above the new gaming space and be accessible via the restaurant’s existing lounge. The space will accommodate approximately 225 people and will offer the award-winning restaurant’s full dinner menu in addition to its ex tensive wine and cocktail lists. Pinkbox Doughnuts’ 1,200-square-foot store will feature a 16-foot-long glass doughnut display case and sell its full line of over 70 different flavors of doughnuts.The projects are ex pected to be complete by the end of the year.The Plaza and Oscar’s will remain open during construction.

Diana Ross Makes Triumphant Return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas

W ynn Las Vegas announced the return of iconic singer Diana Ross this fall. Ross will once again take over the EncoreTheater atWynn Las Vegas with a six-show engagement on Sept. 21, 23, 24, 28,& 30; and Oct. 1, 2022. Following dozens of sold-out performances at EncoreTheater, Ross will present her multiple decades of celebrated hits, and fans can expect the glamorous fashions and vibrant sets Ross is known for with each show. Ross’ legendary career in the entertainment industry spans more than 50 years and includes successes in music, film, television, theater and fashion.Among countless accolades, Ross is a multi timeAmerican MusicAwards winner, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2012 received the GRAMMYAwards’ highest recognition: the LifetimeAchievement Award.

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