Sam Morris / Las Vegas Sun
Monday, April 8, 2013 | 6 p.m.
A dogfight is coming to Las Vegas.
But don’t worry: this is a fight to relish.
It’s for a chance to win a spot in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y.
The Nevada Hot Dog Eating Contest is slated for 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in front of the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York on the Strip.
A male and female winner will be crowned “Nevada Hot Dog Eating Champions” and represent Las Vegas in the July 4 finals at Coney Island.
New York-New York Hotel & Casino Inspired by the famous energy and landmarks of New York City, New York-New York Hotel & Casino features 12 New York-style skyscrapers showcasing 2,023 guest rooms and suites.
Other featured Big Apple icons include a 150-foot-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty and a 300-foot-long replica of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Within the resort, guests discover all the energy and excitement of the city that never sleeps, from enticing entertainment including the provocative and sensuous Cirque du Soleil production, Zumanity, the thrilling Roller Coaster and the fun-filled dueling pianos of Bar at Times Square, to tantalizing restaurants such as The Sporting House Bar & Grill, Gallagher's Steakhouse, Il Fornaio and Nine Fine Irishmen, an authentic pub offering the best of Irish drink, food and music.
Additionally, New York-New York offers more than 24,000 square feet of meeting space and a rejuvenating spa and salon.
MGM Resorts, the parent company of New York-New York, has begun a project to build a park-like outdoor setting between New York-New York and the Monte Carlo.
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