The Las Vegas Sands Corp. is the largest casino company in the world and they have reported a second quarter loss thanks in large part to the costs of running the Venetian Macau casino.

Representatives of a Las Vegas church are
asking for the public’s help to get back-to-school supplies to children in
need. Church representatives – who are also putting out a call for help with music
and staging — hope to have a backpack filled with school supplies for every
child who attends the event. Between now and August 9, the nonprofit organization
Hope Central Ministry will be seeking financial sponsorship and
contributions such as  school supplies and  back packs,  canned
food  items and perishable food items such as hamburgers and hot dogs.
 The fundraising effort will conclude on Aug. 9, when the church hold its “First
Annual Back To School Jamboree” at Doris Reed Elementary, 2501 Winwood Street.
Questions sholud be referred to Dan David at ddavidhcm@gmail.com .

Temperatures on The Strip will soar to new heights on Friday, August 8 as Hollywood heartthrob Jason Lewis stops in to Sin City to host a night at PURE Nightclub. All sights will be set on the Sex and the City stud as the actor makes it a night to remember at the renowned Las Vegas hotspot.

The CEO of Morris Mohawk Gaming Group has released a statement that criticizes an article by Forbes.com for suggesting that money seized from Nevada bank accounts were on account for Bodog, they claim that these allegations are “simply false”.

On August 8, 2008, the Las Vegas casinos (and especially wedding venues) will be busier than usual as the superstitious count on 8/8/08 to bring good fortune. Considered good luck in Chinese culture, the number 8 is the sign for infinity turned on its side, and thus a positive omen for those tying the knot. Innovative Dining Group (IDG) restaurants BOA Steakhouse and Sushi Roku at the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace have created special eight course menus to celebrate the fortuitous date. These “Infinite Experience” menus will ensure guests enjoy the best of what each restaurant has to offer. Priced at $125 per person with a $75 wine pairing option, the menus will be offered August 8 through August 14.

BOA Steakhouse Infinite Experience:
Blue Fin Tuna Carpaccio
Truffle Nachos
“Classic” Caesar Salad prepared tableside
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Grilled Jumbo Prawns and Whipped Potatoes
Roasted Crispy Duck
American Kobe Filet served on Mushroom Ragout
Sampler of Hand Crafted Artisan Dessert Specialties

Sushi Roku Infinite Experience:
Edamame Soy Beans and Miso Soup
Yellowtail Sashimi with Diced Chilies
Tuna Carpaccio with Sesame Soy Dressing
Sea Bass in Yuzu Butter Sauce
Stone Frill Kobe Beef Ishiyaki
Tuna, Yellowtail, Japanese Snapper, Salmon, Fresh Water Eel, O-Toro (served family style, one piece of each item per person)
Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Eel & Avocado, Rainbow, California, Toro & Jalapeno (served family style, one piece of each item per person)
Sushi Roku Dessert Sampler