Grand additions in the public spaces make a big impression, including a spiral staircase, solarium and new library, boasting a fireplace, sofas, bookshelves and game tables.

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All 80 game tables and 850 slot machines form a kind of orbit around a multi-story glass sun by American artist Dale Chihuly, around which swarm scantily-clad resort guests, crisply-attired croupiers and more than a few celebrities (rumoured recent sightings include Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber).

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Of course in a larger sense, the trip will be far sweeter for Woodson if he's able to help his team turn the tables in Game 4 on Tuesday.

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