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SAHARA Las Vegas Announces Food and Beverage, Spa, Entertainment Specials for March

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LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – SAHARA Las Vegas announces March’s dynamic calendar of sports, entertainment, dining and spa specials. Appealing events and promotions include the seasonal reopening of The Pool on March 6, Hoops Madness offers at The Pool and Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar, a live comedy showcase inside SAHARA Theatre and a roster of exotic new spring specials at Amina Spa—plus more live entertainment and food and beverage promotions to delight visitors all month long.

THE POOL AT SAHARA LAS VEGAS REOPENS FOR THE SEASON
Warmer weather is on its way, and The Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas will open for the 2026 spring and summer season on Friday, March 6, at 10 a.m. Free to enter for hotel guests of all ages as well as non-hotel guests and locals ages 21 and older, The Pool’s hours will be 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily for the month of March, and The Pool kitchen will be open Thursday – Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (guests may bring food from other SAHARA eateries to The Pool when the kitchen is closed). Lounge chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while cabanas, daybeds and bungalows may be reserved in advance here; note cabanas and daybeds are 21 and older only, while bungalows may be reserved by families with children.

UFC 326
CHICKIE’S & PETE’S CRABHOUSE AND SPORTS BAR
On Saturday, March 7, starting at 4 p.m., Chickie’s & Pete’s will host the ultimate closed-circuit viewing party for UFC 326. Fans can enjoy reserved VIP seating and a $75 food and beverage credit for fight-day fare, drinks and bottle service. Must be 21 or older. For reservation inquiries, please call Chickie’s & Pete’s at (702) 761-8070. To make a reservation, click here.

HOOPS MADNESS
CHICKIE’S & PETE’S CRABHOUSE AND SPORTS BAR
On March 19 and 20, college basketball fans can guarantee their VIP seating for the entire day, starting with breakfast and a full menu of elevated game-day fare, drinks and bottle service with games playing on more than 50 high-definition screens, ensuring guests never miss a moment. Plus, Chickie’s & Pete’s offers easy access to multiple William Hill sports betting stations and an in-venue sports book. As always, parking is free at SAHARA Las Vegas. A $125 minimum food and beverage spend applies. To make a reservation, click here. 

THE POOL
From Thursday, March 19 – Sunday, March 21, guests can watch college basketball games come alive poolside on The Pool’s 240-foot-wide LED video wall as well as on  smaller viewing screens throughout the expansive, open-air venue. Providing the ultimate outdoor viewing experience, The Pool will broadcast the tournament’s top games, and its full dining menu will be available beginning at 9 a.m. until the final game ends. General admission is free, and guests can enhance their experience with open bar packages, including access from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $145 plus fees per day or access from 9 a.m. until the final game ends for $240 plus fees per day. Premium seating (available on lily pads, pool daybeds, poolside couches or cabanas) starts at a $200 food and beverage minimum. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. To reserve free admission or purchase an open bar package, click here;  for reserved seating, click here.

MARCH OFFERS
BURGER OF THE MONTH
Burger lovers who welcome a little heat on their palate will make tracks to Chickie’s & Pete’s for their March burger special: the Jalapeño Burger. Not only spicy but also encompassing a symphony of other savory flavors, this burger includes a smashed beef patty, espresso bacon jam, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, grilled onions and jalapeños stacked inside a pretzel bun for $24.

“PETE-ZZA” OF THE MONTH
Chickie’s & Pete’s featured “Pete-zza” for March, the White Tuscan Pete-zza, combines shredded mozzarella, pesto sauce, prosciutto, balsamic fig glaze and fresh basil. Available for $25.

SPRING AMINA SPA SPECIALS
Available now through Sunday, May 31, Amina Spa invites guests to unwind with a tropically inspired collection of spring treatments crafted to nourish the skin and restore seasonal serenity. The Coconut Lime Massage ($125 for 50 minutes) encompasses a full body massage accompanied by a touch of fragrant coconut and lime-scented oils. Incorporating hints of toasted coconut and fresh banana, the Pina Colada Sugar Scrub pampers the skin with full-body exfoliation followed by a nourishing lotion application to seal in moisture ($125 for 50 minutes). For an indulgent treat for the toes, the Pineapple Rum Pedicure consists of an aromatic blend of pineapple, creamy vanilla and dark rum, along with a softening foot soak, moisturizing scrub, nail and cuticle trim, finished with the guest’s choice of polish ($55 for 50 minutes). Finally, for healthy skin safeguarded from everyday environmental elements, the Watermelon Rejuvenating Facial incorporates a hydrating, plant-based cleanser and watermelon mask rich in Vitamin C ($125 for 50 minutes). These spring treatments are available for a limited time and may not be combined with other offers or discounts. An automatic 18% gratuity will be applied. For more information or to book a treatment, click here.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Mala Vida Fridays
Mala Vida Fridays take place in AZILO Ultra Lounge, where every week, visitors can enjoy hookahs as well as the hottest Latin nights in Las Vegas with DJs Shark, Platano, !Amlou and Beto. Doors open at 10 p.m.  Guests can RSVP for free admission here.

 Dueling Pianos
This FREE act performs live inside CASBAR Lounge every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. To RSVP for free admission and receive a BOGO drink ticket, click here. Must be 21 or older.

Who’s Ready to Laugh – Comedy Showdown
At the SAHARA Theatre on Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m., comedy enthusiasts can look forward to a rollicking night of laughter featuring iconic comedic superstars from film and television performing live. Scheduled comedians include L.J. Brown, Donnie Johnson, A.J. Jamal, Honest John and Shang Forbes. Tickets available here.

ONGOING FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS
BALLA ITALIAN SOUL
Wine Wednesdays
Offering an eclectic, Euro-centric wine list, locals and industry professionals can take advantage of 50% off all bottles of wine every Wednesday. Balla’s wine menu includes sommelier-selected varieties, handpicked bottles from northern, central and southern Italy and more. A Nevada I.D. is required to redeem this promotion. Additionally, all guests can enjoy daily happy hour at the bar from 5 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. as well as a $7 limoncello spritz drink special available all day.

50% off Steaks Every Tuesday
Locals and industry professionals alike are invited to savor Balla’s selection of premium steaks for 50% off every Tuesday. Showcasing a thoughtful blend of authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients, Balla offers an array of expertly prepared cuts. A Nevada I.D. or industry I.D. is required to redeem this promotion.

CASBAR LOUNGE
Happy Hour, Industry Specials
Happy hour offers are available daily from 3 to 5 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. Locals and visitors alike are also invited to say cheers with $7 glasses of prosecco, available all day, every day. For Las Vegas industry professionals with a valid work I.D., CASBAR also offers 50% off well cocktails, house wine by the glass, bottled beer and draft beer every day from midnight to 6 a.m.

CHICKIE’S & PETE’S CRABHOUSE AND SPORTS BAR
“Fly, Cheesesteak, Fly” Food Challenge
Football fans with an appetite for victory can put their stomachs—and bragging rights—to the test with the “Fly, Cheesesteak, Fly” food challenge at Chickie’s & Pete’s. Participants who accept the challenge will face off against a two-foot-long classic Philly cheesesteak weighing in at three pounds, plus two pounds of signature Crabfries®, all to be devoured in 45 minutes or less. The cost to compete is $100, but those who conquer the feast will receive their money back, an “It Hurts So Good!” victory T-shirt (a nod to Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts) and their name immortalized on the wall of fame. Winners also earn $100 in free slot play, while all other participants receive $10 in free slot play.

Wear Vegas Gear, Get a Beer
During every home or away game, guests wearing Vegas hockey team colors can receive one free beer at Chickie’s & Pete’s. A food purchase is required to redeem this offer. One promo per person, per visit.

 ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, The Pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 60,000-square-foot casino features elegant designs and a newly expanded slot floor with approximately 30 of the latest slot machines from the world’s top gaming content creators, bringing the total to more than 650 machines. The casino features more than 30 classic table games, the Infinity High Limit Lounge and a sports book operated by global gaming leader William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Maroon, a Caribbean Steakhouse by James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi (arriving spring 2026); Balla Italian Soul by James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; and Zeffer’s Café. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.

 MEDIA CONTACTS
Desiree Vontur, Erika Pope
The Vox Agency
desiree@thevoxagency.com, erika@thevoxagency.com
(702) 569-0616, (702) 249-2977

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