Vegas+All-Star Weekend=
Poverty!
We’re all meeting up in Vegas for All-Star Weekend, n’est ce pas? That’s the plan. We’re all in agreement on this, right? OK, good. Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you on the big trip to Sin City.
-Sunglasses: Can’t be the only person on the strip not rocking these bad boys (especially at night!)
-Digital camera: Remember kids, a picture is worth a thousand words.
-Your flyest gear: Gotta dress to impress.
…And last, but certainly not least
-Heaping, toppling, disgusting amounts of money (and not just the singles for the gentlemen’s club, either): It’s looking like that weekend is going to be very profitable for Vegas businesses, perhaps a record-setting one:
“We expect this to be the biggest week in Vegas history, four nights of New Year’s Eve-type” crowds, said Branden Powers, marketing director of OPM Nightclub at the Forum Shops at Caesars.
According to reports, tickets for the big game on Sunday night (Feb.18) are going for anywhere between $4,000-$6,000 at places like E Bay. Tickets to VIP events are expected to cost up to $1,000. That is simply insane.
Vegas businesses won’t be the only ones out to make a quick buck either; NBA players want in on some of that action, too. Tony Parker and wifey are throwing a bash (Pure Nightclub at Caesars, $30 entry fee for men, $20 for the ladies), and Tracy McGrady and Puffy are throwing one at Jet ($50 to get in.)
LeBron James, however, might be the busiest guy that weekend. He’s going to participate in a Coca-Cola sponsored VIP event at Light nightclub inside The Bellagio, and is co-hosting a party at Tao on Saturday night with good friend Jay-Z.
Now, just where did I put that press pass? I know it’s around here somewhere…
(Link: Review Journal)
7 Responses to “Vegas+All-Star Weekend=”
Jan.12 at 2:30 pm
dez says:
$50 entry? sounds like NYC
Jan.12 at 2:46 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
I’m going to my first All-Star Game and Vegas for the first time. I think that’s a good start.
Jan.12 at 3:03 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Part of me wishes I was going…but most of me will be happy to be right here in quaint little New York City watching on TV.
Jan.12 at 3:06 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Vegas… All-Star… It’s times like these I’m really going to miss being Ed. It’s also times like these where I’m glad I won’t be within 1,500 miles of that pulsing hellhole. I’m torn, I guess is what I’m saying.
Jan.12 at 3:06 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Russ, that’s kind of creepy how we just did that.
Jan.12 at 3:30 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Indeed.
Jan.12 at 4:27 pm
Rome says:
It’s gonna be so many groupies/strippers down there aint gone make no sense. It’s probably gonna be some regular cats down there trying to pick up the crumb ladies that the nba players didnt want, which probably aint too bad of a drop off far as body talent compared to what females the average joe gets at the local bar in his city.
On the real though I just pray that all this clubbin dont get nobody shot. Seems like a lot of atheletes/entertainers are getting shot after leaving these clubs for some reason. I would suggest players dont go to the clubs, just throw private hotel parties, that way you dont have to leave, and have drive by’s going on and what not. I suggest please get bulletproof rides to all night parties!!! PLEAsE!!!!
Or even better, hang out with your wifey at the hotel, good way to stay out of trouble (at least for me)