Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino Promotes New Real Deal in Entertainment
LAS VEGAS, July 21, 2008
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas is to set a new standard in Entertainment with ‘The Real Deal!’ - the new show will feature Poker Superstars interacting with audience members in a live, high-tech and fun-filled extravaganza to take place on a daily basis.
The Real Deal!, the first of its type ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, will debut in The Venetian Showroom at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas this fall, according to a joint announcement by entertainment industry icon Merv Adelson and the resort casino.
The resort casino will be working with the world’s most renowned poker professionals and the show will introduce a new paradigm in entertainment, establishing a completely original live show format that combines humor, the latest in wireless technology, and abundant prizes in wildly-fun, fast-paced action that will entertain poker enthusiasts and non-players alike.
According to Jason Gastwirth, vice president of entertainment for Las Vegas Sands Corp.:
“The Venetian sets the standard for entertainment in Las Vegas and we are excited to add The Real Deal! to our existing line-up of world-class shows, - when looking for a new concept to add to our entertainment lineup, we searched for an entirely new experience that would promote audience participation while incorporating well-known personalities that shine beyond the bright lights of the Strip — we found that in The Real Deal!.”
The Real Deal! will be staged in The Venetian Showroom as part of The Venetian’s extraordinary lineup of entertainment offerings and will empower the audience to participate both on-stage and from their seats through the use of wireless touch screen devices. The Real Deal! will also be using a revolutionary multi-player platform with interactive content in conjunction with technology from TimePlay Entertainment, Inc. Playing both against and alongside the pros, audience members will earn points to vie for prizes ranging from The Real Deal! logo’d merchandise to spectacular home electronics and more, including a chance to win a $1 million grand prize.
The Real Deal! portfolio of poker pros will include the following Poke legends:
- Doyle Brunson,
- Daniel Negreanu,
- Phil Hellmuth,
- Jr., Antonio Esfandiari,
- Gavin Smith,
- Eli Elezra,
- Jennifer Harman,
- Phil Laak,
- Scotty Nguyen, and
- Todd Brunson.
The Poker pros will participate in monthly shows, taking on Las Vegas visitors of all poker skills and experience.
According to Merv Adelson, the inspiration behind The Real Deal!:
“The popularity of poker is unquestioned, as is the viability of live game show experiences in Las Vegas. The Real Deal! will keep guests laughing and give them the unique chance to get into the heads of the world’s best pros as they share tips and strategy throughout the fast-paced game. We know it will quickly become a hot ticket.”
The show hosts are now being cast and producers are talking with well-known comedians. The chance to take on poker’s superstars without having to risk big money is more than enough to drive interest, but The Real Deal! goes far beyond the action on the stage, appealing to both poker aficionados and those who have never thrown a chip in a pot.
Participating audience members will play along during the on-stage game with a wireless hand-held console and a large collection of prizes will be awarded to individuals based on their game performance, including their play of the virtual “ninth hand.”
Many other random winning moments are also planned - e.g. audience members will be able to wager on simple instances that will occur during play, such as the suit of cards dealt on the flop. Every show, audience members will also have the chance to draw for a Royal Flush and win 1 Million USD Dollars.
An elimination process will result in the chip-leading pro, the final surviving amateur, and the point leader from the play-along audience, on stage for a three-handed finale.
Doyle Brunson, The Real Deal!’s lead poker professional has stated that:
“Poker fans have been able to view and enjoy professional poker action for years on television - This is different. Everyone in the audience can be in the game and compete with the pros and other guests. It is a one-of-a-kind-poker experience.”
Adelson, co-founder of Lorimar Telepictures and former vice chairman of Time Warner, Inc., put together an elite team headed by executive producer Gary Smith, an eight-time Emmy(R) Award winning producer and director of esteemed live shows including the Tony Awards and The Emmy(R) Awards, Producer Bill Nuss, who has written and produced over 300 hours of network primetime television, Chief Operating Officer Gary Adelson, a veteran Hollywood deal maker and producer, and Erick Brownstein, a highly regarded creative strategist and new media marketer, as Director of Technology.
The Real Deal! Casino Entertainment Schedule
The Real Deal! will be entertaining six days a week at The Venetian Showroom in Las Vegas. Shows will be at 4 pm with prime time performances on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
VIP Club - VIPs meet the Poker Stars
A limited number of VIP ticket packages will be available for each show. The VIP packages will include an opportunity to meet the poker stars after each show.
For more information, visit http://www.therealdeallv.com. Limited to those 21 years of age or older.
About The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino is the largest casino hotel property in the United States to receive AAA’s Five Diamond Award and Mobil Four-Star, is one of the world’s most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Built on Venice’s legendary landmarks themes, the casino resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests.
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and features The Grand Canal Shoppes, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, world-class gaming, exquisite restaurants, and a wide variety of entertainment such as Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular, Blue Man Group and Wayne Brady on its premises, as well as extensive convention and corporate services.
Website: http://www.venetian.com.
Media Contacts: Terry Wills/Kevin Mortesen, Wills Communications, Inc.,
The Real Deal!, 310-524-0200
LeAnn Tinch/Elizabeth Santos,
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, 702-414-2423
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