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How The Toronto Raptors and St. Louis Blues Celebrated Their Championships in Las Vegas

Plus, Drake was on hand and Tyson Fury celebrated his victory

From left: Eric Moreland, Jordan Loyd, Pascal Siakam and Jodie Meeks of the Toronto Raptors celebrate their NBA championship at XS Nightclub
From left: Eric Moreland, Jordan Loyd, Pascal Siakam and Jodie Meeks of the Toronto Raptors celebrate their NBA championship at XS Nightclub
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WYNN LAS VEGAS — The Toronto Raptors celebrated their first ever NBA Championship at XS Nightclub on Friday night. Singer Drake led the crew into the nightclub carrying the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy with “We Are The North” sign, confetti, and cheering fans. Drake gave an emotional speech. “You know XS is my home away from home but tonight has nothing to do with me,” Drake told the crowd. The team then sprayed the crowd with a champagne shower. MVP Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Jodie Meeks, Serge Ibaka, Jordan Loy, and more kept the party going throughout the evening. [EaterWire]

Boxing champion Tyson Fury, left, and St. Louis Blues Robert Bortuzzo with the Stanley Cup at Wet Republic Ultra Pool.
Boxing champion Tyson Fury, left, and St. Louis Blues Robert Bortuzzo with the Stanley Cup at Wet Republic Ultra Pool.
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MGM GRAND — Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury celebrated his win at Wet Republic Ultra Pool on Sunday. Fury arrived around 2 p.m. with a crew of 15 and was welcomed with an over-the-top pirate-themed presentation including a giant LED marquee that read “Gypsy King” and champagne showers. The new 2019 Stanley Cup champions the St. Louis Blues marked the end of their 52-year wait with bottles of Grey Goose, team chants, and by drinking out of the iconic Stanley Cup trophy. The team was greeted with their adopted song “Gloria” by Laura Branigan paired with a circus-themed presentation, a custom sign featuring the text “we bleed blue,” and a line of LED drummers. Later in the afternoon, Fury and the St. Louis Blues joined forces, congratulating each other on the epic win and posing for photos. On Saturday night, Fury was spotted at Hakkasan Nightclub for his official after fight party. [EaterWire]

CAESARS PALACE — On Saturday night, the St. Louis Blues visited Omnia Nightclub, hoisting up the Stanley Cup in a blue colored atmosphere before joining resident duo, Loud Luxury, in the DJ booth. [EaterWire]

MGM GRAND — Actor Sean Astin, who starred in Rudy and Lord of the Rings, dined at Crush on Saturday night with two friends after the UFC fight between Tyson Fury and Tom Schwarz. They ordered ahi tuna and cheese steak dumplings. [EaterWire]

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Crush

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 891-3222 Visit Website

Wet Republic Ultra Pool

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 891-3563 Visit Website

XS Nightclub

3121 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-770-7000 Visit Website

Omnia Nightclub

3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 785-6200 Visit Website

Hakkasan

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 891-7888 Visit Website

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