Planet Hollywood to shut poker site | Casinos & Gaming

Less than one yr after opening in a brand new area, a Strip on line casino operator is closing one in all its three poker rooms.

The poker site inside Planet Hollywood hotel-casino will now not function after Jan. 31, based on Caesars Entertainment, the property’s dad or mum firm.

Caesars Entertainment, which oversees eight casinos on The Strip, mentioned poker operations at Planet Hollywood can be “consolidated” into energetic rooms at Caesars Palace and Horseshoe.

“This consolidation is designed to better match current demand and enhance the player experience,” the corporate mentioned in a press release Monday.

Caesars Entertainment mentioned not one of the Planet Hollywood staff have been being “displaced” on account of the poker site closure.

The 23-table gaming area debuted on the second ground of Planet Hollywood in May, after practically 4 years with out a poker site.

The World Series of Poker, which was owned by Reno-based Caesars Entertainment, not too long ago hosted 18 circuit occasions at Planet Hollywood between Jan. 1 and Jan. 12. Caesars Entertainment bought the WSOP naming rights for $500 million final yr, however will proceed internet hosting dwell occasions at its Las Vegas casinos for the subsequent 20 years per phrases of the sale settlement.

According to Vegas Advantage, a web-based trade commerce web site, there can be 18 energetic poker rooms in Las Vegas casinos as soon as the Planet Hollywood room is closed.

Royals partnership

A brand new partnership between the Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball staff and Circa Sports will embody the giveaway of 10 prize packages that can carry Royals followers to Las Vegas for a two-night keep.

The Royals and Circa on Monday introduced the partnership that formally debuts Friday at Royals Rally Casino Night at Kauffman Stadium the place the Royals play.

The Circa sports activities app is obtainable to Missouri prospects.

Circa Sports can be built-in into choose Royals fan experiences, VIP hospitality moments, outstanding signage and future promotions designed to focus on the connection between skilled baseball and disciplined sports activities betting.

“Since launching Circa Sports in Missouri last December, we’ve grown to appreciate the local sports community – and the Kansas City Royals are at the heart of it,” Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports, mentioned in a launch. “This partnership is about creating premium experiences around the game – from the ballpark to the sportsbook – and giving Royals fans access, energy and a level of engagement that feels authentic to how they follow baseball.”

At Friday’s occasion, Circa will give away 10 prize packages that embody a two-night midweek keep at Circa; premium seating at its sportsbook with limitless meals and beverage choices; a daybed at Circa’s year-round pool amphitheater Stadium Swim; and a spherical of cocktails at Circa’s rooftop cocktail lounge Legacy Club.

“We all know the passion Royals fans have for their team, and this partnership with Circa Sports offers more ways for them to connect with the game they love,” Cullen Maxey, president of enterprise operations for the Royals, mentioned in a launch. “From special events at Kauffman Stadium to unique experiences beyond the ballpark, we’re excited to work with Circa to bring new ways for fans to connect with the Royals.”

Wynn Oasis

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is constructing a residential facility for workers who will work at Wynn Al Marjan Island within the United Arab Emirates.

The 26-acre Wynn Oasis will have the ability to home 7,000 staff and can be positioned quarter-hour away from the resort that can have 1,542 lodge rooms, 22 non-public villas, 22 eating places and on line casino, retail and conference area when accomplished early subsequent yr.

According to a launch, all colleagues will even have entry to non-public bogs and absolutely fitted kitchens, pantries and laundry amenities. Apartments can be geared up with cookware, dishware and important kitchen facilities, with private safes and curated welcome facilities on arrival. A devoted hotel-grade visitor constructing, The Beach House, will even be accessible to all colleagues, providing lodging for visiting households, supported by a concierge service aligned with five-star operations.

Additional facilities will embody a state-of-the-art Technogym-equipped health middle and studios, two swimming swimming pools and a multipurpose indoor sports activities enviornment for racquet sports activities and soccer. Residents will even have entry to a cinema, karaoke studio, and a devoted e-sports gaming lounge. Essential on-site providers will embody shops for groceries, grooming, and banking, in addition to a medical clinic, pharmacy, and tailoring amenities.

Six meals and beverage shops operated in-house by Wynn’s culinary staff can be accessible. Two sit-down venues anchor the providing: The Reef, a relaxed buffet-style restaurant, and Victory Sports Bar & Lounge, a 197-seat vacation spot showcasing dwell sports activities across the clock. Complementing them are 4 grab-and-go ideas designed for on a regular basis comfort, together with Stacked, a gourmand burger idea; Slice, specializing in artisanal pizza; Zen, serving Asian-inspired rice bowls; and an artisan espresso home.

Rooms will function sensible TVs, devoted workspaces and high-speed Wi-Fi, in addition to hotel-quality linens, terry towels and a selection of pillows, supported by a weekly laundry service for colleague bedding.

To be accomplished by summer season, Wynn Oasis is being developed by Wynn Design and Development and can accommodate about 80 p.c of the resort workforce.

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