George Maloof Jr. steps out into the hallway from a raucous party where his luxurious Sky Villas have just been opened to the public.

The marble-encased villas' infinity pools jut out from the futuristic tower and offer a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip to the east. In one two-story villa, more than 100 guests are celebrating, among them Paris Hilton, actor Jeremy Piven and Maloof's ex-girlfriend, Tishara Cousino, Playboy's May 1999 Playmate of the Month.

Maloof, whose family owns the Sacramento Kings, is plowing $650 million more into what will be a $915 million casino, resort and condo development known as the Palms.

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