Welcome to Kimo's Vegas... The Players Edge!

Sunday John W. Johnson of Denver hit the Megabucks for $10,422,754.08. He, his wife and teammates just arrived in the Reno Tahoe airport for the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Open Championship. He got off the plane, headed for the machine and put in $20. $12 later he became the first Megabucks winner of 2010. Get more info and check out video of the lucky winner.

 Fact or fiction… in this month’s KimosVegas AroundHawaii column did a man from Hawaii lose $89 million in 4 days at the Aria?

The Las Vegas Sun has a review of the cities ten best steak houses. The best beef is the 6-to-8-month-old, dry-aged piece from Carnevino in The Palazzo, followed by CUT (also in the Palazzo) and Craftsteak in the MGM Grand. Check out the entire list and the complete mouth watering review.

Check out Terry Fator's assistant, local girl Taylor Makakoa Dew's   RawVegas video... warning it's not for the faint of heart.

Celine Dion announced that she'll be returning to the house that she built "The Colosseum" at Caesars starting March 15, 2011. Tickets for her the three year reperise  inspired by classic Hollywood films are on sale now.


To celebrate the second year of his show at the Mirage Terry Fator will be introducing a new character on Saturday, March 13, 2010. A MidWeek reader really enjoyed his show and wondered if his assistant Taylor Makakoa Dew is from Hawaii. The model, Tahitian and hula dancer is a former Hawaii resident who now resides in Las Vegas. Get a link to see her RawVegas model of the month “G” rated video (that’s not for the faint of heart).

The World Series of Poker has announced this year’s events… a total of 51 events spread over 51 days. The Series starts on May 27th with more tables than before (pending regulatory approval) to accommodate increased player demand. The 2010, $10,000 Texas Hold ‘em Tourney starts July 5th with the final nine pau by July 17th and the final table matches beginning in early November.

There are 84 ways to set a pair of dice… after an exhaustive analysis “The Wizard” says we really only need to know two sets... get his choice sets here.

Now you can join us on FaceBook search for Kimo Akane or follow us on twitter @KimosVegas. We can also send the latest Vegas news diect to your cell phone (your plans text messaging charges will apply) text OCEANIC VEGAS to 32862.

Send Me your Vegas, pictures, stories family & high school reunions.