As plethoras go, a plethora of Vegas news tidbits is truly something your day just won’t be complete without.

♠ ”X Burlesque” celebrates its third anniversary at Flamingo Las Vegas tonight, Mar. 4. Read more.

Happy anniversary, "X Burlesque"!

♠ Yes, Virginia, there’s a Blackjack Hall of Fame.

♠ ”Human Nature” at the Imperial Palace recently celebrated its 200th performance. Congratulations are in order! See the show.

♠ Today’s Vegas factoid: New York New York is only Strip resort without its own marquee.

♠ NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon re-created the “The Hangover” experience at Caesars Palace for a recent photo shoot. See more.

♠ Hash House a Go Go will be featured on KVBC on Mar. 14 at 9:00 a.m. They’ll be talking about some mouthwatering St. Patrick’s Day specials. See our story about Hash House a Go Go.

One of the daunting Hash House a Go Go burgers. Prepare to share.

♠ Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ShoWest convention at Bally’s and Paris, Mar. 15-18. Find out more.

♠ Here’s a handy list of all the resort fees charged at Las Vegas resorts. Please note that our Pulse of Vegas destinations are NOT on the list (because we don’t charge resort fees).

♠ Congrats to the star of “The Mentalist” show at Planet Hollywood, Gerry McCambridge. McCambridge recently celebrated his 1,000th performance, making “The Mentalist” the longest-running mentalism show in Sin City history.

Told you it was a plethora!

NASCAR is all over Vegas, and we’ve got the pics to prove it! On Feb. 26, we caught up with cars and their drivers at several hotspots on the Strip.

Superstar NASCAR favorite Kurt Busch signed autographs and schmoozed with fans at Bally’s. Busch has something to crow about, as he “topped qualifying” at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a lap of 188.719 m.p.h. Read more.

Driver Kurt Busch with co-pilots Kim and Nina at Bally's.

Kurt Busch’s famed #2 car also made an appearance, outside Bally’s Las Vegas.

A racecar. Sponsored by a liquor company. What do we know about mixed messages? We're a blog.

Fans met Kurt Busch at the Indigo Lounge at Bally’s, and just outside the lounge was a car from the Richard Petty Driving Experience. The Driving Experience is a way for ordinary humans to get the thrills of pro racing. Learn more about this fun offering at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

No patrons were injured bringing this car into the casino. Thanks for caring.

The fun continued with another autograph session at Harrah’s in Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. Drivers Jason Keller and David Gilliland won over fans with their broad smiles and racing stories.

Keller and Gilliland, and their, uh, pit crew, Kelly and Yvonne.

Elsewhere at Harrah’s, near the Carnaval Court Bar & Grill, the Crown Royal Ford Fusion show car drew a crowd of onlookers.

We attempted to fondle this gorgeous indigo-colored car, but security was pretty tight.

Get in on all the NASCAR fun as Vegas throws a NASCAR party only Sin City can. Find out more.

Get it? “Gears up”? It’s a car reference. Now this blog is an expert at: 1) Las Vegas, 2) NASCAR and 3) dumb puns involving NASCAR. That said, Vegas is revved for NASCAR, so read all about it.

There are tons of race-themed events around the city, including several at our famed Pulse of Vegas resorts: Bally’s, Planet Hollywood, Harrah’s and Flamingo. 

At Bally’s, there will be show car appearances and autograph signings Feb. 25 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Feb. 26 (2 p.m. – 10 p.m.) and Feb. 27 (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.). The No. 2 Miller Lite show car will be on-site for viewing at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Rd. On Feb. 26 (8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.), NASCAR all-star Kurt Busch will sign autographs inside Indigo Lounge at Bally’s.

At Planet Hollywood, on Feb. 26 (7 p.m. – 8 p.m.), NASCAR enthusiasts are invited to the Playing Field Lounge for an autograph signing by racers Tony Raines and Travis Kvapil.   

At Harrah’s, the Crown Royal Ford Fusion show car will be available for viewing at Carnaval Court Bar & Grill. (Feb. 25, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Feb 26., 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) On Feb. 26 (8 p.m. – 9 p.m.), drivers Jason Keller and David Gilliland will sign autographs at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill.

At Flamingo, the No. 40 Coors Light show car will be available for viewing between Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon and the Flamingo (Feb. 27, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.). NASCAR favorite Robby Gordon will sign autographs outside at Harrah’s Carnaval Court Bar & Grill, and the No. 7 Monster Energy Toyota Camry show car will be on display (Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.).

And don’t miss the Hauler Parade!

Here’s an “only in Vegas” story. One of the dancers in the famed Jubilee! show at Bally’s Las Vegas also moonlights as a police officer. (Or maybe it’s the other way around?)

Check out the great video, and see Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Anthony Brown in “Jubilee!”

The inexaustible Anthony Brown.

Bonus factoids about Anthony Brown: He has been a “Jubilee!” dancer for 22 years and a Metro officer for 20 years, concurrently. On top of that, he’s a muay thai kickboxing champion and is also married to a showgirl, the lead dancer in “Jubilee!,” in fact. Her name is Brooke, and she’s prominently featured in the show’s advertising. See below!

"Jubilee!" says "Vegas" to people around the world.

OK, here it is. The insider tip of the day. It could literally save you hundreds of dollars if you use it correctly (and if you’re really hungry). This is top secret. But this Las Vegas blog doesn’t happen to live by society’s rules.

This insider tip is, conveniently, called the Insider Tip. Literally. The next time you’re at Paris Las Vegas, and ready for a bite to eat, stop by the Concierge Desk first. Ask nicely, and the charming person behind the desk is very likely to give you an “Insider Tip” card that will allow you to lop off 10% from your check at Ah Sin, Les Artistes Steakhouse, Le Village Buffet, Le Provencal or even in-room dining.

Yes, we take photos of posters sometimes. You have your hobbies, we have ours.

Bonus tip! The Insider Tip card also works for a 10% discount at Bally’s Steakhouse, Sterling Brunch or Al Dente.

Hey, you were going to have to eat sometime. Why not do it for 10% less? Have fun, and spend the money you save on something productive. Like some Elvis sideburns or a four-foot-tall daiquiri. Hey, are you into the Vegas experience or not?

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Paris Las Vegas has whipped up some romantic ways to celebrate.

A special Valentine’s Day package, available Feb. 13-15, will include two tickets for the Eiffel Tower Ride, two glasses of champagne and a 5×7 souvenir photo. The package price is just $60 for two people. Tickets are available at the Paris Las Vegas box office.

Love's official residence on the Strip.

The Eiffel Tower observation deck, by the way, can be rented for up to an hour with full privacy. Guys, make arrangements for roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, champagne and musicians and you will SO be the Man. Call 702-946-4784.

Next up, the pastry team at Paris has created the “Chocolate Engagement,” a dilectible confection that combines chocolate with the perfect way to propose.

Give the gift of carbs. Oh, and love!

The Chocolate Engagement features a crunchy praline base and chocolate biscuit layered with chocolate mousse and topped with a chocolate short crust and cremioux. (Yes, we had to look that up, too. But it sounds delicious!) The Chocolate Engagement was designed to showcase a ring for an unforgettable way to “pop the question.”

This romantic dessert is available at Les Artistes Steakhouse (as well as Bally’s Steakhouse) for $16 (not including the ring, slick). Arrangements can be made, with 24 hours notice, at 702-946-4663.

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Post your ideas in the Comments section. But keep it clean!

“Jubilee!” at Bally’s recently celebrated its 17,000 performance! Of course, we have exclusive photos from the big event.

"Jubilee!" showgirls are synonymous with Las Vegas.

Our friend, Las Vegas photographer Dave Proctor, captured the sights and sounds that have made “Jubilee!” such a resounding success for nearly three decades. “Jubilee!” is known around the world as the ultimate Vegas show.

It doesn't get any more Vegas than this!

Here’s hoping “Jubilee!” is around for another 17,000 performances. Learn more about the show, and see Jubilee! for yourself.

That saucy headline might make you think this is a case of overpromising and underdelivering, but you’d be wrong!

At Jubilee!, the glitzy show at Bally’s Las Vegas, you can actually get an intimate, behind-the-scenes peek at the glamorous world of Las Vegas showgirls.

Check out this great story about the backstage tour at “Jubilee!”

Hello! Ladies! The photographer is over here!

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a “Jubilee!” performer? They’re having open auditions on Jan. 24 here in Vegas. Find out more.

And if you love “Jubilee!,” make sure to give them a vote in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” poll that’s going on now. Go here.

“Donn Arden’s Jubilee!” at Bally’s Las Vegas is set to celebrate its 17,000th performance on Jan. 16 (7:30 p.m. show). Yes, a gasp is entirely appropriate.

In honor of this momentous occasion, “Jubilee!” is offering a special ticket price for locals, just $17. (Not a local? Time to relocate to Sin City, don’t you think? Like you haven’t thought about it.)

When people around the world think "showgirls," they think "Jubilee!"

“Jubilee!” has been wowing audiences in Las Vegas for more than 28 years. “Jubilee!” is one of the longest-running production shows on the Strip, and features rhinestone-clad showgirls, lavish costumes, elaborate sets and world-class specialty acts.

Tickets can be purchased at the Bally’s Box office or by calling 702-967-4567. Find out more.

Check out this story about green efforts in Vegas, including a massive undertaking to replace traditional light bulbs with energy efficient models at resorts like Paris Las Vegas, Rio and Caesars Palace. (“Bally’s replaced 4,000 bulbs in its sports book alone.”)

There are more than 74 major conservation projects in place at our Pulse of Vegas resorts.

Another quote of note: “Harrah’s Entertainment established its commitment to conservation in 2003 and became the first casino to receive the EPA Quality Award in April 2008.” Read more.

We just heard a great story through the grapevine, and it seems perfectly suited to the holidays!

A team member here at Harrah’s Entertainment (the company that owns the Pulse of Vegas destinations featured on this blog) recently heard about a group of local Marines returning from Iraq. The Marines were in need of employment upon their return, so the employee took this as an opportunity to reach out and help these Marines from Las Vegas (Detachment 2, Bravo Company, 6 Motor Transport Battalion).

As a result of her efforts, and that of other team members, Bally’s Las Vegas was able to offer seven Marines full-time positions, including security and front desk positions.

You get a proud salute from us, Bally's!

The good news continues: An additional six Marines are completing the hiring process and should be working at Bally’s soon. Now, that’s the spirit of the holidays as only Vegas can do it!

Congrats to all the winners at yesterday’s “Advance to GO, Collect $50,000″ event near Bally’s Las Vegas.

As we reported yesterday, the giveaway event heralded the arrival of the Monopoly World Championships at Caesars Palace, running through Oct. 22.

Read all about the event, and the lucky winners, one of whom took home $50,000! That’s, what, the equivalent of passing GO 250 times? Cha-ching!

“Advance to GO” giveaway trivia? The gamepiece of the $50,000 winner was Monopoly’s iconic thimble.

The weather is absolutely perfect for tennis in Sin City at the moment. “But where,” you ask, “can I find tennis courts in Las Vegas?” We love when you ask great questions, because 43% of the time, we actually have answers.

Not long ago, we were wandering around the pool area at Bally’s Las Vegas and heard some “ker-poink” sounds nearby, so we went to investigate. Past a charming little golf shop, over a little bridge, and “ker-poink,” tennis courts. Who knew?

We were greeted by the very studly Tennis Director David Pate of David Pate Tennis, in the throes of giving a private lesson.

We're sure David's student didn't mind us interrupting their private lesson. Ahem.

We found out there are also tennis courts at Flamingo Las Vegas. Is there anything Las Vegas doesn’t do?

There are eight lighted “hard” courts at Bally’s, and hotel guests get a discount on court fees at both Bally’s and Flamingo. Lessons and ball machines are available, of course.

The first rule of tennis. Always, always protect your...well, you know.

Take advantage of the glorious weather and get some cardio. Or whatever you get when you play tennis. Find out more here.

We asked around, and nobody could tell us who this Al Dente person is, but from what we hear, he is responsible for some amazing Italian food at Bally’s Las Vegas.

Al, seriously, your food is great.

If you bump into Al at Bally’s, tell him we said “hi.”

The temps here in Vegas took a serious dip today, and it’s clear summer is winding down. The prime pool season is winding down, too, so don’t miss it.

Say "hi" to Brandie, poolside at Bally's.

Take a look at our Top Five Pools in Las Vegas, and book your end-of-summer getaway. Better yet, extend your summer with exclusive low rates at many of our Pulse of Vegas destinations.

Today’s bonus question: How can “things are winding down” and “things are winding up” mean the same thing? Discuss.