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WELCOME to Kimo’s Vegas… The Players Edge!
 Actor Jamie Foxx spotted flying “El Solo Lobo” at the Palms Las Vegas, Moon Nightclub. Borrowing a security guards flashlight the Oscar winner flashed party ladies and lined them up to make his final selection prior to retiring to the hotels $25,000 a night Hardwood Suite. Did ya know that he and Amy Hanaiali`I Gilliom are old pals?By the time you read this the infamous Jackson Auction, the one-of-a-kind collection of Michael’s stuff will be over. The items include his handwritten song lyrics, autographs, awards, toys and costumes the sale is expected to gross millions of dollars. While we may not be able to afford any of these items collectors can still buy a hardbound catalog.
Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy will be filming their family reunion at the Orleans Hotel Showroom August 13 & 14. The PBS special is a celebration of the Osmond’s 50 years in show business.
 Amelia Rodriguez won $212,329 at the Fitz and Gertrude Frechette won $501,095 at Bally’s when the quarter Wheel of Fortune smiled on both ladies.It’s no coincidence that the home of the Beatles LOVE is also host of the three-day Fest for Beatles Fans, July 1-3. Commemorating the first anniversary of the Cirque du Soleil show at the Mirage, this is the first year that the Fest is in Vegas. The Fest is an absolute for John, Paul, George and Ringo fans.
Many people know that old casino chips can be worth a lot more than their face value, but slot club cards that were given free to players can go for over $1,000… the Landmark, Dunes or Las Vegas Sands are some of the most valuable. Wondering what Tutu’s old chips or players cards are worth? The August 8th, 18th annual convention of The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club at the Riviera Hotel is the place to be.
 Kevin Spacey was doing research for his current flick “21” when he left the Blackjack tables $42,000 richer. The movie is based on the book “Brining Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions” and also stars Laurence Fishburne, Kate Bosworth and Jim Sturgess. Ron from Honolulu writes “I don't know if you happened to see the Oscar Dela Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fight on Pay-Per-View, but HBO's footage of the strip showed the Stardust Casino that had been imploded several months before”.
Tao in the Venetian has been named as the most profitable restaurant and club by industry trade magazine Restaurants and Institutions. Open since 2005 its annual sales last year was $55,289,055!
Michael Bublé’s Call Me Irresponsible tour stops at the MGM’s Grand Garden Arena July 14th.
Get more Kimo’s Vegas here online at Around Hawaii, in both issues of MidWeek and with Billy V. Friday morning at 7:20 on Hawaiian105 KINE.
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