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THE ECONOMY CLUB SCENE IS VEGAS, THEN EVERYWHERE ELSE EIGHT OF THE TOP 10 VENUES IN THE COUNTRY ARE ON THE STRIP By Kyle Hansenstaff writer The 31,000 people in town at the annual Nightclub & Bar Convention last week didn't have to travel far to find the top establishments in their trade — they were right here in Las Vegas. Strip nightclubs take eight of the first 10 places in a ranking of the top 100 nightclubs and bars in the country, based on revenue, according to a recent report from trade publication Nightclub & Bar. It also hosted the convention and trade show held March 12 through March 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In all, 22 businesses in Las Vegas SEE CLUBS PAGE 12 GAMING BACCARAT, FOOTBALL MAKE JANUARY A BIG MONTH FOR STRIP ON PAGE 1 Gaming win in January could be an economic anomaly. By Cy Ryanstaff writer Heavy action on the baccarat tables and betting on football helped Strip casinos post a gross win of $623.5 million in January, an increase of 29.1 percent. The 29.1 percent jump in gaming revenue on the Strip is measured against a decline of 2.4 percent in January 2011. The state Gaming Control Board reported that casinos statewide won $1 billion from gamblers THE TOP 10 1. Marquee, inside Cosmopolitan, with revenues of more than $70 million 2. XS, at Encore, $60 million to $70 million 3. TAO, at Venetian, $60 million to $70 million 4. Pure, at Caesar's Palace, $45 million to $60 million 5. LIV in Miami Beach, Fla., $35 million to $45 million 6. LAX, at Luxor, $60 million to $70 million 7. Haze, at Aria, $35 million to $45 million 8. Surrender, at Encore, $35 million to $45 million 9. The Bank, at Bellagio, $25 million to $35 million 10. LAVO, in New York City, $25 million to $35 million AL POWERS / POWERSIMAGERY.COM MARQUEE PERFORMERS: DJ Kaskade is among those who have pushed Cosmopolitan's Marquee to the top. before taxes and business expenses for the month, an increase of 18.3 percent. Clark County casinos account for more than 90 percent of the gaming win in the state registering a gross win SEE GAMING PAGE 9 JUST RIGHT iced coffee PR $1.59 Prices and participation may vary. Limited time offer. © 2012 McDonald's. 5251_1550_VegasInc_IcedCoffee.indd 1 | 19 MARCH 2012 | 2/22/12 11:32 AM 7