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As for dining, Las Vegas has not always been known as the best. Dining has been completely revamped and can be compared to cities like New York and Los Angeles. In Las Vegas today, you can find some of the country’s most famous and skilled chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse.

Some of the types of food offerred in Las Vegas include Chinese (try Lillie’s Noodle House in the Golden Nugget), French (the famed Le Cirque at the Bellagio), Italian (locals enjoy Piero’s) or Japanese food and excellent celeb-spotting opportunities at Nobu in the Hard Rock Resort. Some of the best buffets to try, which are located right on the Strip include the elaborate Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the MGM Grand Buffet, Cravings Buffet at the Mirage, and Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas.

Below, are some of the best Las Vegas Restuarants, Steakhouses and Buffets;

Restuarants;

1. Joël Robuchon at the Mansion
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-891-7925

If you do not mind spending a bit of money in Las Vegas, don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The dining room is adorned in jewel-toned velvet and black marble, creating the feel of an elegant, 1930s-era café. Both the 6- and 16-course tasting menus showcase precise portions of perfect French Nouvelle cuisine, using only the finest meats, seafood, and produce. A sautéed lamb chop in natural jus, a zucchini and mushroom tart, and sea urchin with potato purée are delicacies typical of the ever-changing menus. Let the able sommelier guide you toward a label from the 750+ collection or to one of over 100 champagnes. A restaurant for times when only the finest will do. Visit the website – http://www.mgmgrand.com/dining/joel-robuchon-french-restaurant.aspx

2. Burger Bar
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Mandalay Place, Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-9364
If you love all types of burgers, this is the place for you. Head to this casual eatery for the opportunity to craft a masterpiece in a bun. Choose from a wide selection of burgers, including those fashioned from Black Angus, turkey, vegetables, Colorado lamb, and even Kobe beef. Then smother your favorite with any combination of toppings you can think of. Sliced zucchini, grilled lobster, and even pan-seared foie gras are some of the more unusual choices, but traditional condiments are available too. Perfect for lunch or take-out any time of day. Visit website – http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/burgerbar.aspx

3. Pamplemousse
400 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-733-2066 · FAX: 702-733-9139
A taste of the French countryside in the middle of the city! Copper pots and pottery adorn Pamplemousse’s otherwise bare walls, and exposed beams on the low ceilings exude casual charm. The daily menu is recited by the waitstaff, who also deliver crisp crudités, a large bowl of olives, and a basket of hard-boiled eggs to start. Follow up with Chilean sea bass tinged with soy and ginger, salmon and spinach in puff pastry, or a tomato and goat cheese tarte. Don’t be surprised to see Vegas headliners like Wayne Newton enjoying the extraordinary French country cuisine. The restaurant’s popularity is far-reaching! Visit the website – http://www.pamplemousserestaurant.com/

Steak Houses;
1. Delmonico Steakhouse
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map)
702-414-3737
One of celebrity-chef Emeril Lagasse’s creations, this Big Easy-style steakhouse has received more than its fair share of positive publicity. Vaulted ceilings, a working petit grand piano, and French doors carry the New Orleans theme to the hilt. Meanwhile, a wine list that very nearly dwarfs the Las Vegas telephone directory lets diners know that “high living” is not taken lightly. House specialties are too many to list, but stalwarts include a fabulous NY strip, a bone-in rib-eye, and a brilliant porterhouse. The professional waitstaff, groomed to be both attentive and courteous, help to make this one truly unforgettable dining experience. Visit the website – http://www.venetian.com/Pages.aspx?id=852

2. Austin’s Steakhouse
2101 Texas Star Ln, Texas Station Hotel, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 (Map)
702-631-1033 · 800-654-8804
Locals and tourists agree: This steakhouse is worth the trip to parts north. Friendly and personable, the waitstaff set the tone for the evening, imparting just the right note of familiarity before you tuck in to a 24-ounce rib-eye, mesquite-cooked and seared in garlic and butter (you might want to bring a friend along). Cheesy, bacon-wrapped shrimp and fried green tomatoes are also on offer. Devour the chocolate decadence cake, with its warm, liquid center, if you still have room for dessert. Prices are lower than along the Strip, too. Visit website – http://www.texasstation.com/dining/austins

3. Charlie Palmer Steak
3960 Las Vegas Blvd S, Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Map)
702-632-5120
With its focus on excellent food and comfortable, relaxed dining, this steakhouse avoids the trendiness and forced novelty that characterizes some local establishments. After having a drink in the classy lounge, enjoy appetizers with a decidedly maritime leaning, like a fresh prawn cocktail or pan-seared scallops. Entrée steaks include a 22-ounce Kansas City rib-eye, an 11-ounce charcoal-grilled porterhouse, and an 18-ounce bone-in New York shell steak. Alternatives include stuffed lobster and fire-roasted chicken. And of course, there’s no better place to indulge in a slice of flourless chocolate cake or pistachio and raspberry tart than in Sin City! Visit website – http://www.charliepalmer.com

Buffets;

1. Cravings Buffet at the Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map)
702-791-7223
Take a seat in this brightly decorated, mirrored room with a plate piled high from the superb buffet. International cooking shows play on flat-screen TVs scattered around the dining area, encouraging you to sample some of the global fare offered at the buffet’s thirteen chef stations. Dim sum, rotisserie chicken, a raw bar, and an assortment of carved meats are just a few of the many tasty options. Visit website – http://www.mirage.com/restaurants/cravings.aspx

2. French Market Buffet
4500 W Tropicana Ave, The Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Map)
702-365-7111 · 800-675-3267
Despite the name, this Orleans Hotel buffet serves a wide variety of cuisines, including traditional American, Mongolian, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican, as well as seafood and barbecue. All meals are served every day, but don’t miss Sunday brunch, a favorite with hotel guests. Specialties like eggs made-to-order, ribs, and a plethora of desserts satisfy customers and keep them coming back. Get there early to beat the crowds! Visit the website – http://www.orleanscasino.com/dining/french-market-buffet

3. Le Village Buffet
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-946-4966 · 702-967-4859
Zut alors! Le Village offers French comestibles that are a cut above the usual buffet fare, as well as heaping helpings of charming atmosphere and great service. Much of the food is made-to-order by chefs in stations designed to resemble petite provincial shops. Fresh crab legs, beef à la bourguignonne, and duck in Riesling wine are just a few of the specialties. Rotisserie and carved meats, a salad bar, and gourmet cheeses are also available. However, you must leave room for dessert – the crêpes draw rave reviews. Visit the website – http://www.parislasvegas.com/casinos/paris-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/le-village-buffet-detail.html

Many gamblers have come across the term “Offshore Gambling”, but are not entirely sure what it means. A casino that deals with offshore gambling is one that basically operates outside the jurisdiction of a given country or it can be an online casino that has its servers in a country where online gambling is not prohibited. In short, then, it is a casino that operates outside the country of the player.

This form of gambling provides an easy and fun way to play all the games normally found at a land-based casino, but without the hassle of making the pilgrimage to Las Vegas. Online Vegas casinos are very safe, in that personal details are not required to be sent out and the payouts and odds are just as equal and fair as in a regular Vegas–style casino. Offshore gambling makes it a win-win situation.

Online vegas casinos are regulated by three organizations. These are OSGA (The Offshore Gaming Association), The IGC (Interactive Gaming Council) and the Fidelity Trust Gaming Association (FTGA), which is a smaller IGC in effect, in that it charges lower membership fees.

OSGA and Offshore Gambling
The OSGA is an independent “watchdog” agency that monitors the Off Shore Sports Gaming Industry in an effort to provide the public an avenue to find reputable companies to wager with. It aims to protect the rights of consumers and they charge no membership fees.

The agency is a professional non-biased third party organization that gives objective opinions, based on your feedback, independent research, phone calls, tips and inside news.

For OSGA they resolved to keeping the philosophy that there are safe places for sports gambling. Because of the climate in the industry today people need to have additional information on offshore sportsbooks and online casinos from an outside source.

IGC and Offshore Gambling
The IGC, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1996 in the US, relocating to Vancouver, Canada, incorporating there in March 2000. The organization was established to provide a forum for interested parties to address issues and advance common interests in the global interactive gaming industry, to establish fair and responsible trade guidelines and practices that enhance consumer confidence in interactive gaming products and services, and to serve as the industry’s public policy advocate and information clearinghouse. The IGC does what it has set out to do, and more.

IGC membership has increased significantly since being founded, drawing more and more attention from noteworthy industry groups to complement existing leading industry players. We have members from the U.S., the U.K., South Africa, Israel, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, Denmark and Sweden — to mention a few.The IGC has built a reputation for reliability, integrity and credibility through its high standards, and appeal to legitimate businesses. Affiliation with their association ensures that you have a trusted organization fighting for the promotion and enhancement of our industry, fighting for you when you need it and most importantly – with a collective voice.

Hello Everyone,

The holidays have ended and now it’s time to give back to yourself. Make “2009″ the year where you come first. If you don’t take care of yourself, how can you expect to take care of others. Life goes by so fast and you never want to be the one to say “I should have…….”. So, with that said, treat yourself to a weekend getaway in Las Vegas this month.

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Happy New Year and Live Your Best Life!