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Published November 06, 2009 The Vegas Radar
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 Final Table Bash at Dead Man's Hand
The latest poker-themed hard-rock joint—backed by members of Anthrax and Alice in Chains—opens
up this weekend with a pair of perfectly balanced events: a show with System of a Down's John Dolmayan on
Friday and a World Series of Poker final-table bash with the gamblers of Bluff Magazine Saturday
night. Consider the latter testing grounds for your poker face.
 Off the Strip Poker Tournament
If you didn't make the WSOP final table this year, you can test your skills against poker pros and film
stars of the adult persuasion at Vince Neil's $50,000 charity tournament. Potential distractions include a
silent memorabilia auction and trying to figure out why you recognize the blonde across the table.
 Martorano's Meatball Eating Title
The world's best competitive eaters—including current grits title-holder Bob Shoudt and 65-year-old
spam champion Rich "The Locust" LeFevre—are descending on Martorano's for a chance at the meatball
title. The twist: this is a high-class joint, so they'll have to use utensils.
 Topless Ping-Pong Tournament
At the Sapphire Club's scantily clad, frequently topless Ping-Pong tournament, you'll need at least four to
a team, including a mandatory member of the fairer sex. (Bikini tops are optional, naturally.) If you need
help filling out your roster, they'll happily lend you a Sapphire Girl for the night…for gaming
purposes only.
 Golden Nugget's Rush Tower Opens
After months of anticipation, Downtown Vegas's newest piece of skyline is just a couple weeks away from
opening its doors, stocked with a new set of guest rooms, a new gaming floor and a 75,000-gallon tropical
aquarium just off the lobby. Not to be confused with the new pool…
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