World's tallest Ferris wheel opens in Las Vegas
Andrew Walker 
The High Roller attraction, which is more than 100 feet taller than the London Eye and a shade taller than the previous record-holder, the 541-foot Singapore Flyer, was unveiled at a ceremony on Monday.
It features 28 capsules, each of which holds up to 40 people, while a full revolution takes 30 minutes. Tickets cost $24.95 (£15) during daylight hours, and $34.95 (£21) at night. Queue-jumping VIP passes cost $59.95.
The wheel is located opposite Caesars Palace, on the site of the former Irish-themed O'Sheas Casino and close to other attractions including the Bellagio fountains and the Eiffel Tower replica.
It is part of $550 million retail and entertainment development by casino firm Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The outdoor pedestrian mall - dubbed The LINQ - features restaurants, bars, shops - including a "Cupcake ATM" at a Sprinkles sweets store - as well as a concert venue, a nightclub, and a bowling alley.
The wheel also sits between two stations of the 3.9-mile (6.3-km) Las Vegas monorail, which connects it to several hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center. At night, it changes colour from blue to red to green to purple.
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High Roller v London Eye
| | High Roller | London Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Las Vegas | London |
| Opened | March 31, 2014 | December 31, 1999 |
| Height | 550 feet (167.6m) | 443 feet (135m) |
| Diametre | 520 feet (158.5m) | 394 feet (120m) |
| Ride length | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Capsules | 40 | 32 |
| Ticket price | $24.95/£15 (day time) or $34.95/£21(night time) | £29.50 (on the day) or £26.55 (booked online) |
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