New Vegas resort

Every poker player the world over has either, or desperately wants to, in the gambling capital of the world Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, Nevada, also know as Sin City is intrinsically linked with the game, and now there is another destination on The Strip at which to stay and play.

Planet Hollywood has announced the arrival of the new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a fully renovated entertainment and luxury destination on the former site of the Aladdin, in the heart of the legendary Las Vegas Strip.

Features include floor to ceiling Swarovski crystal chandeliers in the glamorous lobby, a cutting edge casino floor with majestically high ceilings and architectural touches that are unrivaled in the city.

The resort is fitted out in retro chic style and will position itself as one of the major players in the city.

Plans for the complete re-branding of the Alladin have been revealed and include a highly anticipated group of restaurants, lounges, nightclubs, live shows and retail partners by Robert Earl, co-chairman of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

"Here we are, standing in the ultimate location in Las Vegas, in the center of the Las Vegas Strip to unveil Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino," said Earl.

"This project is the fulfillment of a dream, and I am very proud to say that the Planet is rising!"

The new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will offer guests the ultimate VIP experience with 2,600 movie-themed rooms and suites, as well as the chance to immerse themselves in the elite world of celebrity and Hollywood culture.

The resort will boast the latest in technology with 5,000 Panasonic high definition plasma televisions in the public areas and guest rooms, including over 250 hi def plasmas on the main casino floor, an expansive gaming area with all the hottest table games, slot machines, and most importantly a new poker room.

Beyond that, the restaurants, nighlife, shows, spa and shopping will all be top end, bringing in the best operators and brands the US has to offer.

So yet another top venue to explore in the near future.