Summer 2011 in Atlantic City promises something memorable for everyone, from the introduction of four new restaurants to a 4th of July Weekend performance by Jamie Foxx. Britney Spears will also be bringing her Femme Fatale tour to Caesars, with special guest Nicki Minaj. While there are plenty of new acts and performances heading to its resorts & casinos this summer, Caesars Entertainment is also proud to bring back a few events that were a tremendous success last summer such as the Food Network® Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, Tribeca Cinema Series at Caesars Atlantic City and the return of the acclaimed a cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER who will perform at Harrah’s Resort for 12 weeks. The event calendar to date includes:

Current: Kicking off a culinary revolution, Caesar’s Entertainment has opened three highly-anticipated restaurants through a partnership with B.R. Guest Hospitality and one with the Atlantic City’s own local culinary king, the highly-acclaimed Chef Luke Palladino:

Harrah’s Resort now features Dos Caminos led by Executive Chef Ivy Stark, is known for their exceptional modern Mexican cuisine and fun, festive atmosphere. In addition to being a place for delicious food, Dos is also ideal for great cocktails and vibrant music.

On the casino level, Bills Bar & Burger features classic comfort food in a casual setting with Absecon Inlet and back-bay views. Notorious for delicious Pat LaFrieda burgers and delectable milkshakes, Bill’s is the perfect stop for a daytime bite and late-night eats.

Chef Luke Palladino opened his newest restaurant, Luke Palladino at Harrah’s Resort, a seasonally-driven Italian-inspired restaurant offering savory dishes using fresh, locally-sourced produce and gourmet ingredients from native Italian regions.
Caesars Atlantic City welcomes Atlantic Grill, another restaurant from the B.R. Guest collection, which is best known for their outstanding fresh fish, raw bar, and sushi. For those looking for a lounge-like atmosphere, Atlantic Grill features the Forum Lounge.

Exclusive to Atlantic City, Atlantic Grill at Caesars will feature a 10-seated high-action sushi bar experience which is a centric bridge to the main dining room. The 19-seat sunken bar-area offers a cozy and intimate option for guests, while the surrounding open area is an inviting space ideal for socializing and enjoying signature cocktails.

June 21 – Sept 4: Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City is pleased to welcome back by popular demand the acclaimed a cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER for an exclusive summer concert engagement starting June 21-Sept. 4. The ten-week engagement entitled “Back to the Shore: Songs of the Decades and More” will take place at Harrah’s Resort. Fans will be able to hear these remarkable vocalists play with the pop songbook Wednesday through Saturday nights at 8pm.

Fourth of July Weekend: Caesars Entertainment celebrates Fourth of July with a slew of star-studded events. Kickoff the weekend at Circus Maximus Theater at 8pm for the Foxxhole Comedy Jam hosted by Jamie Foxx followed by the Black Hollywood Party at One Atlantic, hosted by beauties Meagan Good and Idris Alba. Friday, July 2nd is the Black Jack Tournament with Jamie Foxx at the Backstage gaming pit at Showboat Casino at 6pm, Followed by the Love and Basketball All White Affair at The Pier Shops at Caesars, One Atlantic at 10pm hosted by a Surprise NBA All-Star and Amber Rose. Sunday, July 3 will be the Jamie Foxx Live in Concert at the House of Blues Music Hall at Showboat at 8pm. Tickets: $50, $65, $75. End the night at “Any Given Sunday” After Party hosted by Jamie Foxx and Chad Ochocinco at The Pier Shops at Caesars, One Atlantic at 10pm. Tickets $60 in advance.

July 7 – July 10: July 7 is the kick off to the 2nd Annual Tribeca Cinema Series at Caesars Atlantic City, a partnership between Caesars Atlantic City and New York’s critically acclaimed Tribeca Film Festival. Guests of the Festival will get a sneak-peek at some of the year’s most anticipated films. Free and open to the public, this year’s films will begin at sundown (around 8pm) and will feature the following films:

Thursday, July 7: “Grave Encounters” directed by The Vicious Brothers; starring Ben Wilkinson, Sean Rogerson, Ashleigh Gryzko and Juan Riedinger. Lance Preston and the crew of “Grave Encounters,” a ghost-hunting reality television show, are shooting an episode inside the abandoned Collingwood Psychiatric Hospital, where unexplained phenomena has been reported for years. All in the name of good television, they voluntarily lock themselves inside the building for the night and begin a paranormal investigation, capturing everything on camera.

Friday, July 8: “Catching Hell” directed by Alex Gibney, documents the pop fly that will live in infamy. When Chicagoan Steve Bartman fatefully deflected a foul ball in Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship, the city’s long-suffering Cubs fans found someone new to blame for their cursed century without a World Series title.

Saturday, July 9: “Last Night” directed by Massy Tadjedin; starring Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Eva Mendes, Griffin Dunne and Guillaume Canet. Set in New York City, LAST NIGHT is the story of a married couple, who, while, apart for one night, are confronted by temptation that may decide the fate of their marriage. Joanna (Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley) and Michael Reed (Sam Worthington) are seven years into a successful and happy relationship.

Sunday, July 10: “Brothers Justice” directed Dax Shepard and David Palmer; starring Dax Shepard, Tom Arnold, Bradley Cooper, David Koechner, Michael Rosenbaum and Nate Tuck. In an attempt to shake up his career, actor Dax Shepard makes the decision to abandon comedy in pursuit of his true dream: to become an internationally-renown martial arts star. Without any formal martial arts training, or any real funding for his ‘blockbuster’ action movie script, Dax enlists the help of his buddies including producer Nate Tuck and actor Tom Arnold. Together, they work towards Dax’s true passion while facing rejection at every turn.

July 11 – September 5: Monday, July 11 marks the kick-off of the infamous Harrah’s Resort Island Luau, which will be every Monday throughout the summer season. During this wonderful island-themed feast, The Pool at Harrah’s Resort will spring to life as grass-skirted hula dancers, musicians, fire twirlers and island warriors infuse the night with excitement.

July 17 – Labor Day: Travel back in time and walk amongst the dinosaurs at Showboat Atlantic City’s ‘DINOSHORE’, a prehistoric, family-friendly adventure for all. DINOSHORE brings the ancient world back to life by featuring full-size robotic dinosaurs, casts of prehistoric skeletons and 250 million-year-old dinosaur bones. This event is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Prices are $15.50 for adults, $10.50 for seniors and kids 12 and under and $7.50 for groups of 10 or more. Family Packs for two adults and two kids are specially priced at $42.

July 28 – July 31st: On July 28, guests can join Food Network talent including Sunny Anderson, Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Pat and Gina Neely and more during the Food Network Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival.

August 6: Worldwide pop sensation Britney Spears, along with special guest and hiphop phenomenon Nicki Minaj, with be bringing her Femme Fatale tour to Caesars! Concert goers can enjoy some of Britney’s chart toppers including Toxic, I’m a Slave 4 U, Crazy, Womanizer and Oops!..I Did It Again. Tickets On Sale Now 1-866-881-5373.

August 15 – September 3: Caesars Atlantic City will get a taste of Down Under with a concert series from beloved Aussie band, Human Nature. With eight albums and numerous singles, this all boy band is sure to bring down the house this summer.

Sherry George allegedly conned 88 year-old Kurt Appel out of $20,000 claiming her sister needed a liver transplant, the report said.

Appel loaned George (who at that time was using the name Tarry Catena) both cash and checks, but George denied this, claiming she had only borrowed $2,000, the Norwich Bulletin said.

The betting company reported that it had improved its sports betting gross gaming revenues by nearly 40 percent when compared with Euro 2008, with revenues rising to Euro 1.4 million daily almost double the same period over the last World Cup in 2006.

The company booked a sports betting margin of around 9.1%, which was an improvement from 8.3% at the Euro 2008 and from 6.7% at the 2006 World Cup.

Bwin revealed that up to 260 000 punters a day took advantage of its betting services during the 2010 World Cup. A total of around 900,000 clients placed bets, 213,000 of them were new customers.

The company also reactivated 90,000 customers during the month-long competition.

The problem is rooted in a court action by the giant Italian operator Microgame which complained that the latest draft differs from the original approved by the European Commission, and will therefore have to be re-approved, a process that could take up to October this year to complete.

The company announced this week that the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore will begin offering a vacation package that pairs private jet service with the resorts’ accommodations.

The package begins at $780 per person for double occupancy and $1,193 for single occupancy. The price includes roundtrip airfare on a 50-person jet from Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport or John Wayne Airport in Orange County and a three-night stay in a standard room at Encore or Wynn.

On board the private jet, a Wynn concierge will have room keys on hand so guests can skip the hotel check-in process, as well as champagne before take off. Upon arrival at McCarran International Airport’s executive terminal, limousine service will take guests to the resort.

Upgrades are available with rates depending on availability and suite choice. The package runs this weekend through Nov. 29.

“In an exclusive interview in today’s Guardian, the former Great Britain scrum-half expands on the allegations, made in his autobiography, that other players at both Saints and Bradford made money out of the 2004 fixture after which he and Martin Gleeson were found guilty of breaching the existing by-laws that prevent players from betting on matches.

“Bradford dismissed those claims when they first appeared in a less specific form last week, but it is Long’s confidence that Super League players continue to bet on the game that will most interest the Rugby Football League – and could land him in the most trouble…”

Poker in the Sky literally rises above everything that you’ve seen before on the Danish poker scene, floating high above the Town Hall. And on the airey platform surrounded by Copenhagen and the spires of the city, 22 poker players will compete against two celebrities…. with town hall-doves the closest spectators.

The 22 poker players will be hoisted 50 metres in the air by a giant crane at City Hall Square in Copenhagen. Hovering over the capital, they will compete against each other in a four hour long poker tournament.

A spokesman for PartyPoker.com said: “Poker is a high octane game, and we want to give the Danish poker players a special experience that will really boost their adrenaline levels. We have an expectation that it will be the most spectacular poker event Copenhagen has ever seen. More details on those involved will be released shortly.”

Two of the 22 seats around the poker table will be occupied by celebrities, but some of the remaining seats are still open and players who are interested, and do not suffer from a fear of heights, have the opportunity to win a seat to the finals on the square at Party Poker.com. These qualifiers are open to residents of Denmark only.

The winner of the aerial spectacular will scoop a package for the Party Poker.com World Open V in London in October, with flights, hotel and a $10 000 buy-in for the tournament in London all covered.