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Suppose they held a presidential election and nobody cared. Especially the one guy whose lone vote will decide the whole shebang.

Political memorabilia show comes to Riviera

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Remember how popular July 7 was last year (7/7/07)? Several casinos are trying to rekindle the magic this year on Aug. 8 (8/8/08) with food, entertainment and gaming specials. The Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson and Gold Coast have announced 8x points (see below), and it is a good guess that more casinos will follow suit. The Plaza is having a drawing at 8 p.m. for one $808 grand prize and eight $88 cash awards. Beginning at 12:01 a.m., slot players earn one ticket for every 88 points and must be present at the drawing to win. Table players also can earn entries by hitting a four-of-a-kind in eights, getting a pair of eights at blackjack, winning on 8, 18 or 28 at roulette or by hitting a hard eight at craps.

Movies are rated on a letter-grade scale, from A to F. Opinions by R-J movie critic Carol Cling (C.C.) are indicated by initials. Other opinions are from wire service critics.

Rockers the Foo Fighters hit The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Sept. 25 and 26. Tickets start at $65 and go on sale at noon Saturday at the Hard Rock box office, 4455 Paradise Road, and Ticketmaster outlets.