Donn Arden’s Jubilee! at Bally’s Las Vegas celebrates its 29th birthday today! This costume-tacular show originally opened in July, 1981.

One of the people behind the success of “Jubilee!” is “Fluff” LeCoque. Get a glimpse behind the sequins and feathers with this Q&A.

Why not stay where the showgirls play? Get a room.

Donny & Marie have extended their contract two years! Read more.

Donny (momentarily) steals the spotlight. Their sibling rivalry is hysterical!

A little factoid about Don Arden’s Jubilee! at Bally’s.

We have it on good authority that the showgirls in this lavish show have a nickname for the “covered” performers (as opposed to the topless kind). The name? “Bluebells.”

Get up-close and personal with the showgirl experience by taking a backstage tour of the show. Learn more about this little bit of Vegas amazingness.

This year’s World Series of Poker absolutely killed! It all came down to nine players, affectionately called “The November Nine.” They’ll reconvene November 7 for a share of $27 million in prize money. (That’s a lot.)

If you missed this year’s spectacle at the Rio, catch the highlights on ESPN, Tuesday nights at 9:00 p.m. The competition is epic. The personalities are unforgettable. And we just love the way they do that shuffle thing with their chips.

“In Vegas, I got into a long argument with the man at the roulette wheel over what I considered to be an odd number.”  ~Steven Wright

Flair bartending. What’s that all about? This juggling-inspired diversion has become one of the hallmarks of many Vegas bars, including our very own Carnaval Court at Harrah’s Las Vegas, Shadow Bar at Caesars Palace, as well as iBar and VooDoo Lounge at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

Flair bartending (or “flairing”) pretty much encompasses any tricks or movements used by bartenders to entertain guests, usually while they’re preparing and serving drinks. Showmanship is king in the world of flairing!

As you can imagine, lots of practice and precision are involved in this form of visual entertainment, and this “sport” has truly come into its own since the mildly silly 1988 movie “Cocktail” brought flair bartending into the mainstream.

Tons of flair bartending competitions have sprung up around the globe where the best in the field get to show off their stuff, but Las Vegas is still considered the “flair capital of the world.”

What do you need to be a flair bartender? Coordination. Patience. And, from the looks of this video, probably a good mop (just in case).

Are we having fun yet?

You won’t miss a beat if you follow Caesars Palace on Twitter.

Get last-minute offers, celebrity sightings, news flashes, insider scoop and Tweetworthy linkage.

Everybody loves a little hypnosis action.

Our sources say they spotted Lauren Lee Smith, who plays Riley Adams on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” attending the Anthony Cools show at Paris Las Vegas.

Check out some unsolicited raves about Anthony Cools’ show.

This is not a loaded question. (Probably.)

If you could wish into existence any Vegas or gaming or entertainment-related iPhone app, maybe one that could be created by, oh, the biggest gaming company on Earth, what would it be?

No promises that we can make it happen, of course, but we’d love to hear more about your favorite apps and ones you’d like to see in the future.

If you don’t know what an iPhone app is, we’re not sure we should still be on speaking terms.

The statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace is 20 feet tall.

Here’s another tidbit. It’s Caesars Palace, not “Caesar’s.” No apostrophe. That’s because the Caesars Palace philosophy is that everyone deserves to be treated like a Caesar, so in that light, we’re all Caesars. Hit the Caesars Palace site.

In Vegas, size matters!

Don’t mess with Vegas! Or our sign.

From what we hear, the Vegas sign reflects the "Googie architecture" movement. Whatever that might be. We should probably Google Googie.

You know it, you love it. It’s the Great Gift Wrap Up. Emphasis on “great.”

Find out more about this cool perk for Total Rewards members.

The wheels of Las Vegas are greased with gratuities. There are ample opportunities to tip those charged with making your stay an unforgettable experience. But when and how much should one tip? Here are some guidelines we find useful.

 Taxi Drivers

 For many, taxi drivers are the first Las Vegas residents they encounter on their visit. Thousands of trips to and from the airport are made each day, and more are made between hotels and Las Vegas’ many sightseeing opportunities. The standard tip for cab drivers is 15 percent. If a driver is especially helpful, perhaps helping with an especially heavy piece of luggage or giving you insider tips on the loosest slots, 20 percent is fair.

Bellmen and Bell Captains

These are the gracious folks who welcome you to your hotel, transporting your belongings to your room so you can have your hands free to drop a few quarters into the slot machines on the way to your room. A tip of $2 per bag, or $5 for three to five bags, is about right.

Valet Parking Attendants

Most Las Vegas hotels offer free self-parking, but free valet parking is an easy alternative to going it alone. A tip of $1-2 is a good guideline for valets (some would say $2 is the new $1 tip for valets). Want your car parked up front, or just in the pick-up area for fast retrieval? We hear $20 on the way in does the trick. Actual results may vary.

Cocktail Waitresses

Cocktail waitresses are the unsung heroes of the casinos. A friendly, polite waitress who keeps the beverages can make your visit a sheer pleasure. It’s standard to tip $1 per drink. Yes, even if you’re playing on the nickel slots!

Dealers

Dealers rely on tips, also known as “tokes” in Las Vegas, to pay the bills.

It’s a well-known fact that generously tipping dealers can not only show your appreciation for their assistance, but can also result in benefits not immediately obvious. For example, if you’re playing craps, tipping dealers can result in being bumped up in your level of comps by the pit boss.

You can tip dealers directly, or place a bet for your dealer to increase their possible tip. Despite what some players think, dealers are actually rooting for players, not the house. It’s simple economics. When players win, they tip more.

There’s no limit to what you can tip dealers. An occasional $1 bet with your blackjack hand, or $2 tip on the pass line in craps, goes a long way toward keeping your dealer happy and helpful.

Slot and Bingo Attendants

If you get lucky on your slot machine, it’s a thoughtful touch to tip the attendant. Tips of 5-10 percent of your winnings is a good idea. If you win a big jackpot, don’t be shy about sharing your good fortune.

Keno Runners

If you lose, a $1 tip shows you appreciate the attention paid to your bets. If you win, try an appropriate percentage of your winnings (5-10 percent is a good guideline).

Maids

Think about it, how would you like having to clean up after you every day? Tip accordingly. Tipping hotel maids can be done at the end of your stay. A $1-3 a day tip is fine. A note of “thank you” is appreciated as well.

Restaurant and Room Service Servers

The word “tip” is said to stand for the phrase, “To insure promptness.” Assuming that’s the case, ensure it by tipping waiters in Las Vegas as you would waiters anywhere else, or 15 to 20 percent of the tab.

One caveat, however. There are lots of great dining deals in Las Vegas. (They’re known as “loss leaders.” You can still get five course meals for $4.99, and it’s bad form to tip a percentage of that deeply discounted bill. Tip on what you’d expect to pay for the meal in your hometown, or at least $2-3 per person in your party.

Food Servers at Buffets

Waiters and waitresses at Las Vegas buffets are always getting stiffed! The perception is often that because they don’t take your order, they don’t need to be tipped. But buffet wait staff is constantly on the run, taking care of drink refills, removing used plates, taking care of special requests. A tip of at least $1-2 per person in your party is about right, and more if the server has been especially helpful.

The Bottom Line

These are general guidelines. If someone is especially helpful during your stay, let them know with the appropriate gratuity. Stories abound in Vegas about cocktail servers or dealers getting $10,000 tips, but this is extremely rare. When it comes to tipping in Las Vegas, let your conscience be your guide (and if you take a tour, let your conscience be your guide when you tip your guide)!

Don’t just watch the show, get into the act! Even if you’ve seen the Show in the Sky at Rio a hundred times, you can’t really get the full effect by watching it. For a few bucks, you can ride in one of the suspended craft, high above the crowd.

You are in Vegas, after all, so act like it. Find out more.

Oh, and if you decide to remain on the ground, our best bit of advice: Duck. Those Mardi Gras beads can leave quite a welt.

Our vote for George Wallace’s best joke (and there are many): “Thanks for coming to see my show. I really do appreciate it. You have a lot of choices here in town. You could have gone to see ‘Blue Man.’ Blue man? Thanks for coming to see a black man.”

See George Wallace in all his glory at the Flamingo. And be forewarned: Brush up on the “Yo Mamma” jokes. George is the undisputed king of those timeless gags.