New Horseshoe Casino Hosts a Dynamic Series of Weekend Event Celebrations CHICAGO, Aug. 12
CHICAGO, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 8, 2008, Horseshoe Casino
celebrated the all-new 500 million-dollar casino with a star-studded grand
opening weekend. Bette Midler, direct from her Las Vegas extravaganza "The
Showgirl Must Go On" at The Colosseum(TM) at Caesars Palace(R), christened the
new 3,500 seat entertainment facility, The Venue, for the grand opening
performance. Josh Kelley kicked off his national tour and performed at the
Skyline Stage while sharing a few personal anecdotes with the on looking
intimate audience.
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There was no shortage of stars on the red carpet to help celebrate the
Grand Opening of the new Horseshoe Casino. American Pie actress Tara Reid, the
"Real Housewives of NYC" stars Bethenney Frankel and Countess LuAnn de
Lesseps, "Dancing With The Stars" darling Cheryl Burke, John Scurti of "Rescue
Me," "Damages" star Noah Bean, "Jericho" star Esai Morales, and professional
poker player Phil Gordon were all on-hand to check out the performances by
both Bette Midler and Josh Kelley.
Oprah's private chef/celebrity chef Art Smith was also in attendance and
exclaimed, "This is the biggest party in the Midwest!"
Rick Mazer, Indiana Regional President and General Manager, Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc., added, "It all came together so nicely and we are so
excited this day has arrived. Everyone is having a great time."
Guests also were entertained throughout the evening by sounds of celebrity
deejay, DJ Evalicious (DJ Eve), performances by Canadian Sophie Milman,
Chicago Catz, String Theory and more. After Bette Midler and Josh Kelley
completed their respective performances, guests checked out the uber-sleek
Seven Stars VIP lounge.
The grand opening festivities continued on Saturday, August 9, where The
Venue was proud to host the first local appearance in eight years by hometown
heroes The Smashing Pumpkins. The Smashing Pumpkins originated in Chicago in
1988, creating a diverse, densely layered, and guitar heavy sound led by
frontman Billy Corgan. During the 1990s, the band was one of the most
critically acclaimed bands in the United States, where they sold approximately
18.25 million albums. The performance at The Venue marks The Smashing
Pumpkins' first show in Chicago since the reunion.
After The Smashing Pumpkins concert, select guests headed to see Roger
Taylor of Duran Duran spinning at the after party in Horseshoe's Seven Stars
lounge which is believed to be his first deejay appearance in the United
States.
The excitement continues at The Venue after the grand opening weekend with
a lineup featuring Grammy and three-time Tony Award winning artist Liza
Minnelli on August 30; cultural icon Billy Idol on August 16, having just
released a greatest hits anthology and embarking on his first extensive
concert tour in the US since 2005; the recently reunited Stone Temple Pilots
on August 14, Sarah Silverman on August 29, Alicia Keys on September 13 and
more.
ABOUT THE NEW HORSESHOE CASINO
Boasting more than 350,000 square feet, the new Horseshoe Casino features
108,000 square feet of gambling space, which is comparable to the floor at the
Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and equivalent to the size of six football fields.
Horseshoe's major expansion project which offers world-class amenities and
unbelievable luxury completely transformed its coveted location along
Northwest Indiana's lakefront and capitalizes on its 20 minute proximity to
Chicago.
Poker Room
Poker and Horseshoe go hand in hand. The original gambling tournament --
the World Series of Poker -- was born at the Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas.
Horseshoe Casino has brought that same world-class action to Chicagoland by
creating the Midwest's largest poker room, which is a World Series of Poker
Circuit Event location.
In a separate room off the main casino floor, the poker room attracts
players of all skill levels to compete in daily, weekly, and marquee
tournaments throughout each year. The poker room features:
-- A spacious layout with 34 tables
-- World Series of Poker Circuit Events
-- Benny's Back Room, a private poker area named for the founder of the
original Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas, Benny Binion
-- Craps No More, Blackjack Switch with Supermatch Option, Flop Poker, Let
it Ride Bonus with Three-Card Option, and Mississippi Stud
-- Lucky Ladies Blackjack Side Bet
-- 12-payer Big Baccarat
-- 12-player Rapid Roulette
-- 2 Poker Tek electronic poker tables
-- High-Limit Table Room with a Three Card Poker game, a 9-player Mini
Baccarat Game, 5-spot Blackjack tables, two private salons
-- All tables will have LCDs with video
Asian Gaming Area
In the casino and in the dining room, Horseshoe has always boasted a
certain Asian flair. The new Asian Gaming Area combines great action, great
food, and Horseshoe-style luxury featuring:
-- 3 Pai Gow Tiles tables
-- 3 Pai Gow Poker tables
-- 1 six-player Blackjack table
-- 1 12-player Big Baccarat table
-- 2 handheld Mini Baccarat tables
-- Semi-private room with 5 Mini-Baccarat tables
-- 2 private rooms with Mini-Baccarat and lounge area
-- All tables will have LCDs with video
-- Noodle Bar serving traditional favorites every day
Slots
The new Horseshoe will host more than 3,200 slots, featuring:
-- The latest slot technology and newest platforms
-- All-new interactive slot video displays with downloadable credits
-- Over 1,000 progressives (stand-alone and linked)
-- New Video Poker Area
-- 300 machines, including bar tops
-- High-Limit Slot Room
-- 125 machines in denominations from $1 to $1,000
-- Video poker in denominations from $1 to $100
-- Live keno area with 20 chairs
Dining
With its focus on upscale dining, Horseshoe will feature a 650-seat
Village Square Buffet, with seven unique food stations -- Asian, Seafood,
American, Latin, Italian, Salad, and dessert. Each station has its own
kitchen. The casino will also feature the following dining and nightlife
options:
-- Jack Binion's Steak House -- Horseshoe Casino's signature fine dining
establishment, with seating for 170 and a bar that can accommodate 26
-- Village Square Buffet -- All-you-can-imagine favorites with expanded
seating for 650
-- Push -- Horseshoe Casino's new feature bar
-- Vintage 51 -- A new wine and micro-brew bar
-- Fai Choi Asian Cuisine -- Fresh, innovative, and always delicious
-- Noodle Bar -- Part of the Asian Gaming Area
ABOUT HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded
casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, nearly 70 years
ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and
acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The
company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and
Horseshoe brand names; Harrah's also owns the London Clubs International
family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and
value with its customers through a unique combination of great service,
excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and
technology leadership. For more information, please visit: www.harrahs.com
Know when to stop before you start.(R) Gambling problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT.
(C)2008 Harrah's License Company, LLC.
Contact:
Leah Eisenstein
XA, The Experiential Agency
312.239.2339
leah@expagency.com
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