10/16/11 - In 2009, Caesars entertainment (formerly Harrah’s) filed criminal charges with Clark County against Nebraska philanthropist and avid gambler Terrance K Watanabe for allegedly failing to repay 14.7 million in markers to two of its properties, Caesars Palace and Rio. Watanabe countered by claiming Harrah’s supplied him with alcohol and prescription painkillers to keep him intoxicated at the tables in 2007, causing him to suffer massive loses. Gaming regulations prohibit allowing “visibly intoxicated” players to continue to gamble. (Casino Player Magazine)

9/11/11 - The original volcano at the Mirage cost $30 million to build in 1989 which is how much it cost to build all of Caesars Palace in 1966 (Casino Player Magazine)

6/19/11 - Swim-up Blackjack is available at Caesars Palace, Tropicana, Hard Rock, Mandalay Bay & Palms.