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"WHEEL OF FORTUNE" IS HEADING BACK TO LAS VEGAS TO TAPE SIX WEEKS OF SHOWS AT THE VENETIAN AND THE PALAZZO
Las Vegas, NV (May 27, 2010) - Wheel of Fortune, the #1 television show in syndication, is heading back to Las Vegas this summer to tape six weeks of shows at The Venetian and The Palazzo.
Co-hosts, Pat Sajak and Vanna White will be bringing the entire Los Angeles-based crew to tape the shows July 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 and 20 at The Sands Expo Center inside The Venetian and The Palazzo. The first two weeks of these special shows will kick off Wheel of Fortune's 28th season on September 13. The rest will be shown throughout the season.
White and the Wheel of Fortune production team are also pre-taping segments highlighting the world-class elegance and amenities of both The Venetian and The Palazzo properties.
"I love Las Vegas!" said White while on location. "There's an energy here that comes through in the shows - the contestants are great, the audience is excited and The Venetian and The Palazzo are fabulous hosts."
For tickets, fans can visit http://www.wheeloffortune.com/.
Wheel of Fortune is seen Monday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m. on KVBC 3.
Wheel of Fortune, America's #1 game show, is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. It is distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Studios International, both units of CBS Corp.
About The Palazzo® Las Vegas
With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, Silver LEED®(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. The AAA® Five Diamond and Mobil Four-Star Award winning property is highlighted by a flagship, 85,000 square-foot Barneys New York with The Shoppes at The Palazzo featuring more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and couture brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloé, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino and Anya Hindmarch. The Palazzo also offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as Carnevino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse. Other unique offerings include Tony Award winning Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS; the chic dining and nightlife LAVO; the world's largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub; the ultimate sports bar, sportsbook and restaurant on the Strip: Lagasse's Stadium and "Prestige at The Palazzo," an exclusive space designed to offer the sophisticated traveler an elevated level of services and amenities including private champagne check in, packing and unpacking services, exclusive bath and pillow menus, complimentary cocktail reception and more. For additional information, please visit The Palazzo website at http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/, follow on twitter @palazzolasvegas and on Facebook at facebook.com/palazzolasvegas
About The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, the largest property in the country to receive AAA's Five Diamond Award and Mobil Four-Star, is one of the world's most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Re-creating Venice's legendary landmarks, the resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian features The Grand Canal Shoppes, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, world-class gaming, exquisite restaurants, and a wide variety of entertainment such as Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular, Blue Man Group, David Spade and Wayne Brady on its premises, as well as extensive convention and corporate services. For additional information, visit The Venetian website at http://www.venetian.com/.
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