Poker Tournaments at Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace Poker Room has 30 live tables featuring the hottest poker tournaments and games, including Texas Hold 'Em, Seven-Card Stud and Omaha.

Their expansive main Poker Room spans 8,500 square feet. In addition, there is an adjacent private poker tournament area spanning another 6,000 square feet. Together, Caesars Palace Poker Room is the biggest in Las Vegas.

High limit poker games are packed with excitement. Seasoned players demonstrate their skills and experience with robust card playing strategies. The low limit tables provide a relaxing and casual game for the recreational player.

Their Poker Room reflects world-class standard in style. The décor is suited with famous paintings and iconic images by sports photographer Neil Leifer.

Starting August 1, 2009, players have a shot at the $100,000 Bad Beat Jackpot. It offers $40,000 for the losing hand and $20,000 for the winning hand. All the players in the room share the rest. $10,000 is added weekly until a win. Contact Caesars Palace directly for information and specific requirements for how strong a losing hand must be to qualify for the jackpot.

The CP Classic runs October 14 -29, 2009. Additional daily poker tournaments typically run 9 am, Noon, 3 pm, 7 pm and 11 pm.

The Pussycat Dolls-themed gaming area offers another poker playing option. The view may be too distracting for some. Go Go dancers perform on stage in sexy costumes, with burlesque babes as the dealers.

Players must be at least 21 years of age to participate in poker tournament sports.

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Serendipity 3 - $1000 Dessert

Serendipity 3 serves the Guinness World Record holder for the most expensive desert. The cost is a whopping $1,000. It includes five scoops of Tahitian vanilla ice cream, rare chocolates, exotic fruits and a 23-karat edible gold leaf.

They are a casual café with pricing starting at around $15. They serve generous portions of American style favorites such as burgers and dogs, sandwiches and pastas. They offer tasty unique creations such as a turkey sandwich on a raisin pumpernickel bun with apples, cranberry mayo and Brie.

Serendipity is also known for a special treat called the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. It is a blend of 20 different kinds of chocolate into an icy, rich cocoa flavor. There are plenty of other decadent deserts to choose from.

If a sweet cocktail is more in order, try the candy cotton martini. They offer a full bar.

They open at 11 am weekdays and 10:30 am on weekends. They stay open late until 11 pm, and 12 am on Friday and Saturdays.

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Beijing Noodle No. 9 Restaurant

Beijing Noodle No. 9 serves authentic Northern Chinese cuisine. The entrée pricing ranges from about $15 to $25.

The décor is white, startling and inviting. The interior’s ceiling and walls are decorated in the appearance of a transparent, white metal lace pattern. It is a stunning atmosphere and contributes to a sense of calm.

They offer table and casual counter seating. Guests walk through a dramatic entrance highlighted by long , cylindrical goldfish tanks.

Led by Executive Chef Li Yu, Beijing Noodle 9 is a great spot for a finely prepared taste of the Orient.

Selections may include handmade noodle with sliced pork and mushroom, pan-fried shrimp, sautéed diced beef with Macadamia nuts, a variety of soup, dim sum, and chef’s specialties. Live seafood selections are perfectly prepared.

Open hours are usually 11 am to 11 pm Sunday through Thursday, until 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Beijing Noodle 9 is a feast for the eyes to behold and the palate to achieve.

For reservations call Beijing Noodle 9 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas directly at (877) 346-4642.

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