Bunnies and Playmates sashayed beneath black crystal chandeliers in The Palms Casino's Playboy Club in Las Vegas, while men in suits hit the dance floor.

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Club act Dirty Vegas walked away with the best dance recording Grammy for their track Days Go By, which became a hit in the US thanks to its use in a car advertisement.

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That course never saw the light of day, but World Golf Tour was born, and the first challenge course, Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas, was captured for online gamers to play through select shots on each hole.

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So far, the band have played club gigs and corporate events in the Seattle are, although it did also open the House of Blues club and restaurant in Las Vegas in March 1999.

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Adding to cork's "green" image are recycling programs for wine stoppers established by airlines such as American, in its Admirals Club lounges, retailers such as Carrefour and Las Vegas casinos such as Aria.

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In addition to the massive room expense, the MGM Grand added a new comedy club, Michael Mina restaurant, and what is sure to be a major Vegas attraction, a new five-story combination nightclub and restaurant spin off of London's famed Hakkasan, to debut in May.

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Gather your rat pack for a weekend of games and glamour at this newly renovated Vegas landmark, now featuring South Beach-inspired rooms, three gourmet restaurants and the hottest poolside club east of the sun (and west of the moon).

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