South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa

LAS VEGAS, NV South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas will open the first Steak n Shake restaurant west of Texas on Thursday, December 16th at 11:00 am. The opening of this new Las Vegas dining establishment will feature a celebratory ribbon cutting by Sardar Biglari, Chairman and CEO of Biglari Holdings, owner of Steak n Shake, Las Vegas iconic mayor Oscar Goodman and South Point owner Michael Gaughan .

Mr. Biglari commented, The opening of Steak n Shake in Las Vegas is a historic milestone because, after 76 years, we are expanding into a western state and an urban area, which epitomizes action and excitement.
We are delighted to showcase the new, updated Steak n Shake inside the bustling South Point. Patrons will welcome this location as the restaurant exhibits an unusually alive, brighter, and highly visible open grill and milkshake fountain, features which date back to the nostalgia-generating and enlightening Steak n Shake tagline, In Sight It Must be Right. Biglari added, All upgrades were installed with the intention of enhancing the guests experience and are consistent with the high repute of the time-honored brand. Guests will love the aesthetics, burgers and shakes.

About South Point
The South Point ([url]http://SouthPointCasino.com[/url] ) is a 2,200-room resort in Las Vegas, Nevada providing affordable luxury while catering to visitors and locals alike.
This casino destination features a world-class spa, bowling center, eight restaurants, showroom, equestrian arena, convention center, exhibit hall, bingo as well as all the casino games that made Las Vegas famous. The South Point opened in 2005 with a large casino expansion in Summer, 2010.
About Steak n Shake
Steak n Shake is a classic American brand serving premium burgers and shakes along with an inviting array of other choices. All the food is prepared to the guests specifications and served by friendly associates. Steak n Shake is a Biglari Holdings company.

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South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
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New Couples Suite with Specialty Treatments Opens

LAS VEGAS, NV - Just in time for Valentine's Day, Spa Costa Del Sur has opened a new couples' suite. This room is complete with two massage beds, Swiss shower with cascading water and a private steam room.

Developed just for this new facility are two new couples only treatment packages. "These treatments were designed with the goal of reconnecting partners that drift apart during the hustle and bustle of every day life," said spa director, Deirdre Strunk. "What better way to do that than with your sense of touch."

The first treatment is called "Private Party." It begins with the couple relaxing in their private steam room and then scrubbing each other from head to toe with an exfoliating body scrub. Next the couple gets to express their artistic side while painting one another with detoxifying muds from around the world. Once rinsed, the couple then enjoys side by side Swedish massages. This 80 minute treatment won't break the budget at only $295.00.

The second treatment is called "Ceremony of Love." This treatment begins with dual body glow followed by a private painting party in the intimate Swiss shower and steam room. This treatment is topped off with side by side Swedish massages. This two and a half hour treatment is the perfect solution for those couples needing time together. Relaxation and rejuvenation are priceless, but this treatment package is listed at $475.00.

Both treatments can be booked as stay and spa packages for that perfect mini-vacation or Valentine's Day surprise. "Private Party" weekday stay package is only $361.00 and weekend package is $415.00. "Ceremony of Love" weekday package is $541.00 and weekend is $595.00.

Spa Costa Del Sur is located inside the South Point Hotel and Casino at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A 20% locals discount is offered seven days a week with a local ID.

LAS VEGAS, NV - South Point and J.A. Tiberti Construction have reached an important point in the construction of the third tower of the property. An evergreen tree will be lifted to the top of this 25 story tower to signify the safe and successful completion of the concrete structure. Michael Gaughan and Tito Tiberti will be present along with approximately 800 craftspeople for the ceremony.

"We are so proud to have completed this portion of the project safely and two weeks early," Michael Gaughan said.

Construction began last August on the third tower of the property. This $95 million expansion is 25 stories tall and includes an additional 800 guest rooms and suites. Approximately 10,000 square feet of additional conference space will also be included in this project. Completion of the third tower will make the South Point the Largest Locals' Hotel in the Valley with over 2,150 rooms and suites and 160,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

Already completed and opened are two new restaurants, Baja Miguel's and Primarily Prime Rib. Construction began in August and the two restaurants opened in December of 2007 just in time for the NFR. Baja Miguel's features favorites from south of the border for both lunch and dinner while Primarily Prime Rib has four separate cuts of prime rib and other selections starting at just $11.95.

Still available for expansion are 60,000 square feet of casino space that has not been completed. It is currently a dirt floor and located on the first floor of the South end of the building. Plans for the space include additional restaurants and a state-of-the-art poker room. The rest of the space is still in the planning stages. One thing is sure, "I am always looking for what the customers want," Gaughan said.

SOUTH POINT FUN FACTS

* The largest amount of convention space of any locals' property. More space than the Orleans, Gold Coast, Sun Coast, Sam's Town, Boulder Station and Sunset Station combined.

* First resort casino in Las Vegas built south of Blue Diamond.

* The building is 25 stories tall, equal to standing a football field on end.

* The only property in town where you can ride a horse in the morning, play bingo after lunch, catch a matinee at the theatre, eat dinner at a AAA 4-Diamond Award winning restaurant, and see a world renowned act in the showroom and never leave the resort.

LAS VEGAS, NV - In the midst of a tough economy, business is booming at the South Point, enough to warrant 830 new guestrooms. Pending final county testing on Saturday and Monday, the South Point will welcome its first guests to the third and final tower of the property on Monday afternoon. Comfortable rooms, excellent amenities, superb customer service and extra large standard rooms are some of the things that guests can expect to find upon check-in.

"Our rooms are big at 500 square feet and now larger than some suites in town," Michael Gaughan said. "By adding these new rooms, we are able to accommodate larger conventions."

J.A. Tiberti Construction began working on the third tower last August. This $100 million expansion is 25 stories tall and includes an additional 830 guest rooms and suites along with an additional 10,000 square feet of conference space. Completion of this tower makes the South Point the largest locals' hotel in the Valley with 2,163 rooms and 160,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

Next on the project list is an expansion for the property's spa, Costa Del Sur Spa. Included in the project are additional treatment rooms, couples' suites and a co-ed wet area. Still available for expansion is an area measuring 60,000 square feet, currently dirt floor and located on the first level at the South end of the building. Plans for this area include more gaming, additional restaurants, a sports bar and a state-of-the-art poker room.

One thing is sure, "I am always looking for what the customers want," Gaughan said, "and I am prepared to give it to them."