Jamie Gold celebrates after winning the World Series of Poker early Friday at the Rio. Photo by The Associated Press
Vince Vaughn parties with pals at Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce.
Julie Chen checks out "CSI" filming at Ka Theatre.
Rebecca De Mornay spotted in audience at "La Femme."
Bluffing helped Jamie Gold win $12 million and the World Series of Poker.
But there are growing questions about how much of his resumé is bluff and bravado.
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Not that any of it will change the outcome of the poker tournament, which ended early Friday at the Rio.
Internet gossip sites are abuzz with reports claiming that Gold, 36, has wildly exaggerated his professional credentials as a Hollywood agent and producer.
As of Tuesday, his Web site stated he is "known for discovering, nurturing and launching the careers" of dozens of Hollywood notables, including James Gandolfini of "The Sopranos," Jimmy Fallon, formerly of "Saturday Night Live," Lucy Liu of "Charlie's Angels" and Felicity Huffman of "Desperate Housewives."
A source told defamer.com that the only "real celebrity" Gold has ever personally signed and represented was Ron Jeremy, the porn star.
Another Web site, hollywoodinterrupted .com, indicated that Gold may have to give up 50 percent of his winnings to bodog, the online gaming company that paid his $10,000 entry fee. In addition, Johnny Chan, who coached Gold, is reportedly due to get 10 percent, or $1.2 million.
Chan, reached by telephone on Tuesday, said Gold repped him for about two years, until recently.
If Gold makes good on his promise to tip the WSOP dealers $1 million, his cut will be down to $3.8 million before taxes.
Sources say Gold, who raised eyebrows when he told organizers that he hired two bodyguards after "being threatened," still has not picked up his money.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
Local entertainer Allen Fawcett, who hosted Dick Clark's "Puttin' on the Hits" for five years in the 1980s, performs at Hannah's Bistro in Summerlin today (5-9 p.m.) and every Sunday (11 a.m.-3 p.m.). He has a recurring role in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" this season as casino manager Matt, opposite Gary Dourdan, who plays Warrick.
SIGHTINGS
Julie Chen, the former host of CBS reality series "Big Brother" and wife of CBS chief Les Moonves, checking out the filming of "CSI" at Ka Theatre (MGM Grand) over the weekend. ... Kim Basinger and her daughter, Ireland, 10, taking in Blue Man Group (The Venetian) on Monday and "Love" (The Mirage) on Sunday. ... Rebecca De Mornay, who played a heart-of-gold hooker opposite Tom Cruise in "Risky Business," in the audience at "La Femme" (MGM Grand). ... Suddenly single Jenna Jameson and ultimate fighter Tito Ortiz, leaving little doubt they were a couple, while partying at Body English (Hard Rock Hotel) Sunday. ... At the Eiffel Tower Restaurant (Paris Las Vegas) on Monday: Former San Francisco 49ers Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Roger Craig and Harris Barton, all dining with former owner Eddie DeBartolo. ... Elle magazine fashion director Nina Garcia, a judge on Bravo's "Project Runway," at "Le Reve" (Wynn) on Monday. ... Also at "Le Reve": James Lesure of NBC's "Las Vegas."... Billy Corgan, making stops at The Shops in Desert Passage (Aladdin/Planet Hollywood) on Sunday with kids in tow. ... Vince Vaughn, partying with his comedy show pals on Friday night at Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce (Mandalay Bay). Vaughn, in town without Jennifer Aniston, sent over a request to resident DJ Graham Funke to play some Journey songs, including "Don't Stop Believing" and "Who's Crying Now."
THE PUNCH LINE
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