Roll the Dice, Shop 'Til You Drop
Specials : Episode FLFLC-SP01
These days, people go to Las Vegas to party. They go to eat. They go to shop. They go for the shows. But driving it all is what's politely referred to as "Gaming" — and the shopping's not bad either.
High-roller resources:
Caesars Palace High Roller Room
877-427-7243, www.caesars.com/caesars/lasvegas
Caesars offers more than 129,000 square feet of casino space, and the site of more million-dollar-plus slot machine jackpots than any casino in the world. Table games include Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow Tiles and Pai Gow Poker.
Hard Rock Casino
888-HRD-ROCK, www.hardrock.com
There are 112 Hard Rock Cafés; but only one Hotel & Casino personally owned by Hard Rock's creator, Peter Morton.
Gambler's Book Shop
800-634-6243, Catalog: 800-522-1777, www.gamblersbook.com
Owned by Howard Schwartz, this is the largest gambling book store in the world.
Gamblers General Store
702-382-9903, Outside Nevada: 800-322-2447, www.gamblersgeneralstore.com
Featured retailers:
The Forum Shops, Caesars Palace
http://www.caesars.com/caesars/lasvegas/
It's the top-grossing mall in the U.S., attracting 18 million shoppers per year.
Grand Canal Shoppes, Venetian Hotel
www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm, www.jimmychoo.com
100 to 150 couples are married on the Venetian Grand Canal every month, at a cost of between $650 and $5,000.
55 Degrees Wine + Design
Mandalay Place, Mandalay Bay, 702-632-9355, www.55degreeslasvegas.com
Sample wines:
Rutz Cellar Merlot ($20)
Château Mouton Rothschild,1961 ($3,500)
Château Lafitte Rothschild, 1959 ($3,700)
Mueller-Catoir Riesling: ($20 to $250 for their Eiswein)
And a selection of some 2,200 wines at prices in between.
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
Primm, Nevada, www.fashionoutletlasvegas.com
For additional savings, pick up a discount book at the customer service center for $5, or free with AAA card. Stores include: - Escada Co. Store
- World of Feng Shui
- Versace Company Store
- William-Sonoma
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