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Ronaldo, World Football Challenge coming to Vegas

cristiano-ronaldo-wdiav-1_A.jpgOn Monday it was announced that the World Football Challenge 2012 would be bringing two of its biggest draws - Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid club - to Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.

Lingerie Bowl IX at the Orleans Arena Sunday

langerie-football-wdiav_A.jpgLingerie Bowl IX at the Orleans Arena pits the Philadelphia Passion against the L.A. Temptation.

Vegas oddsmakers sweating bullets, rooting for the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI

super-bowl-giants_A.jpgSuper Bowl XLVI news - Did anyone put down a 'bean' on the Giants at 80-1? 

Lake Tahoe 2022? Nevada, California officials announce plans to make a Winter Olympics bid

winter-olympics-tahoe_A.jpgNevada Lt. Governor Briank Krolicki announced last week that officials from Nevada and California will be joining forces in an effort to bring the 2022 Winter Olympics to Lake Tahoe.

iHeartRadio Music Festival Headliner Lady Gaga Tops Forbes List of World's Most Powerful Celebrities of 2011

Coming in at number one on the web and number one in social rank, Lady Gaga who will perform at the iheartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, takes the first place of Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful Celebrities. Below is the Top 10 World's Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes. 

Poker Pro Mike Sexton is Newest Member of FairPlayUSA's Advisory Board

Poker hall of famer Mike Sexton was recently named to FairPlayUSA's advisory board and will soon begin work to create a strict regulatory framework for online poker in the U.S. 

Billboard announces nominees for 2011 Billboard Music Awards

Billboard announced the list of nominees for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at a press conference held in Las Vegas. The winners will be announced at the Billboard Music Awards show set  to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22nd.

Kim Kardashian launches new Single benefiting St. Judes Childrens Hospital

A few months after debuting her techno dance track “Jam (Turn It Up)” at Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas, Kim Kardashian officially  released her single Wednesday morning on “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” morning radio show on KIIS FM in LA.

World Series of Poker releases 2011 schedule of events

The WSOP recently announced the official schedule of events for the 42nd annual World Series of Poker presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky. The tournament series will run from May 31 - July 19 and will feature a total of 58  gold bracelets events, one more than last year.

2011 WSOP dates confirmed

Caesars Entertainment Corporation, owner and operator of the World Series of Poker, has announced the dates for the 2011 WSOP tournament series running from May 31st to  July 19th, 2011.

Eric Clapton announces dates for 2011 Spring Tour

Legendary English singer, songwriter and guitar player, Eric Clapton, has announced the dates for his upcoming Spring 2011 tour, which will make several stops on the West Coast of the U.S, including a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, scheduled on Saturday, March 5th at 8:00 p.m.  Special guest Los Lobos will open the evening's show.

WDIAV Cool Las Vegas Finds for the Holidays

Every year, thousands of buyers face difficulties finding Christmas gifts for their loved ones and making sure they will be happy with their picks. So if you still wondering what to get for the Las Vegas Fan in your Family, or have a friend that is an avid Poker player, then have no fear, WDIAV is here to guide you!

2010 Holiday Movie Guide

Maybe you're asking yourself what to see on the big screen this holiday season?  Some of the most anticipated films for this holiday season include the seventh installment of the classic series: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1", Darren Aronofsky's long anticipated thriller “Black Swan”, David O. Russell's  biographical sports film “The Fighter”, and Walt Disney Pictures science fiction film “Tron Legacy”.

Under the Neon Sky: A Las Vegas Doorman's Story

Jay Rankin's “Under The Neon Sky” gives readers the chance to know a different side of Las Vegas as seen by an hotel doorman working the graveyard shift.

L.A. Megachurch Hopes to Feature Ad during Super Bowl

A 3000-member megachurch in Los Angeles is in the running to have their ad, entitled "Casket", featured during this year's Super Bowl. It is one of six finalists in Doritos' "Crash the Super Bowl" challenge and if it receives the most votes will be exposed to one of the largest TV audiences ever.

World Extreme Cagefighting releases fight card for WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz

The World Extreme Cagefighting has released the official fight card for WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz, scheduled to take place on March 6th, 2010 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Atlantic City is under pressure

Atlantic City may soon have some competition for casino guests.

Vikings vs. Saints Tickets Selling for Record-High Prices

This Sunday the New Orleans Saints will take on the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC Championship, in what will be the biggest home game in Saints history. For those planning to purchase tickets for this historic game, this means having to pay top-dollar.

CNBC Investigates presents: "The big business of illegal Gambling"

The special report conducted by CNBC's "The Call" co anchor, Melissa Francis will premier on Wednesday, December 16th at 9PM ET, and will cover different points of view explaining aspects related to the gambling industry.

Kimbo Slice's first official UFC fight set for December 5th

Officials of the Ultimate Fighter Championship have announced that popular mixed martial arts heavyweight and member of the cast of "The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights" Kimbo Slice, a former club bouncer former who became a MMA sensation for his street fights, will fight his first official UFC fight live on Spike TV Saturday, December 5 at 9:00pm.