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In an earlier post, I mentioned MGM Mirage is up to its fanny in large bitey things. Yesterday's Wall Street Journal carried an extensive story on how Dubai World, a conglomerate owned by the government of Dubai, is suing MGM Mirage to limit their exposure to damages arising from the $8.6-billion City Center project. Bottom line --- Dubai wants out. 76 acres in the heart of the Strip has already seen large sums of money spent on its development, but Dubai is signaling in the lawsuit that it probably won't make a $100-million payment on the project due Friday, March 27.

(There is also some pretty good name-calling followed by mud-slinging from Dubai World, blaming MGM Mirage for mismanagement and massive cost overruns.)

Once again, I would suggest that you watch for some pretty good "flash sales" from MGM Mirage; they need some cash NOW, and they will probably be making special reservations offers for months down the road. But remember, one night only in advance, refundable, and use a credit card.

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Because we see Las Vegas so frequently, I tend to take things for granted. One of those things is my mentions of Boyd Gambling and their hotels, and there is one which I tend to forget about. One of Boyd's earliest properties is SAM'S TOWN on Fremont Street, far from downtown. That's a neat old place which caters more to the fifth wheel travel trailer crowd. It's far enough away from the heart of the action that we may visit, but we don't stay there.

On the other hand, the ORLEANS Hotel and Casino, a Sam Boyd property, has a deal through the Thursday before Labor Day. Three nights midweek (Sunday through Thursday) OR Two nights weekend (Friday and Saturday) for "only" $219, including a $100 "property credit." That credit can be used in almost any restaurant, bar, showroom, movie theater, even room service. That's a pretty good special when you break it down.

Downtown, the GOLDEN NUGGET has a co-op deal with Southwest Airlines. (Ya hafta GET there, remember.) SWA has cut one-way fares for Vegas; from $49 to $99. AND you can have a Golden Nugget North Tower Room for $25 per night, a Gold Club Room for $50 per night. We have stayed at the Nugget, and it's a nice place with very convenient parking. It's a real "Old Las Vegas" feel, being in the middle of downtown.

There are a load of disclaimers, but you can click HERE and read them all for yourself. You have to book by April 6th for travel through August 14th.

I leave up old posts just so you can go back and see what you MAY have missed. New offers will be posted as I hear about them. And remember Anthony Curtis' Las Vegas Advisor; Anthony knows everything.