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This week as the Nevada government gets ready to reconvene for missed legislation, Hollywood 2.0 is trying to make its return as tax revenues in the state have been declining with less overall tourism. How much tax is missing and will Hollywood 2.0 succeed this time?

In other news MGM has released a new tier accelerator for December and it is pretty good. We also discuss: the Housekeeping Olympics, Northern Lights, TI Pirate Show rumors dispelled, Rio's union troubles, Grand Prix Plaza's enhancements, Suncoast's new casino, the top grossing restaurants in Vegas plus the longest craps roll in history.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Housekeeping Olympics returns to Vegas
• 0:23 Northern Lights return to Las Vegas
• 1:07 TI Pirate Show rumors dispelled - Sort of?
• 3:08 Upgrading Masquerade Village to a sports book?
• 3:46 Self driving arrives at Vegas Loop
• 5:37 Carbone Riviera opens with high prices/minimums
• 7:38 Top 100 Independent Restaurants - 7 in Las Vegas
• 9:13 The longest craps roll in history
• 11:03 Grand Prix Plaza reopening in 2026 with enhancements
• 12:19 Hollywood 2.0 bill revived again
• 13:27 Teamsters authorize strike at Rio
• 14:49 Suncoast unveils casino renovations - Dupars reopens
• 16:18 MGM Tier Accelerator announced for December
• 17:37 Vegas tourism decline is hurting tax revenue
• 19:09 Monorail struggling once again?

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This week Wynn Las Vegas announced their earnings along with a number of other little nuggets about the current state of their business. While Wynn doesn't seem to be suffering as much as other Vegas properties, we dive into what makes them different, why they are able to charge high prices and what makes them different from their competition.

In other news we finally learned more details about the Nevada state hack, what info was taken and how the state we recovered. We also discuss: free haircuts on the Strip, Odyssey Manor, felting tables, cooking in a casino, MGM's terrace suites and why you might want to grab a slice of Metro Pizza at Ellis Island.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Free haircuts on the Strip!
• 0:31 Another emergency landing on I-15!
• 0:50 Learning more about the Nevada state hack
• 2:09 Metro Pizza reopens at Ellis Island - Great prices!
• 3:53 Marc Anthony My Way coming to Fontainebleau
• 5:15 California's insane social media strategy
• 7:07 Hot or not - Rio felting on the casino floor
• 7:52 Hot or not - Slowcooker at a poker table
• 8:48 Hot or not - Benjamin Martini with edible $100 bill
• 9:45 Inside MGM Grand's terrace suites
• 11:40 Vegas Chinatown is expanding
• 13:07 Odyssey Manor now open at Area15
• 14:23 Wynn is winning
• 15:23 Encore renovation incoming
• 16:15 How Wynn is dealing with "Vegas social media backlash"
• 18:30 Why Wynn is benefiting from the strong premium travel market
• 20:20 How Wynn is becoming a global luxury brand

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This week Bellagio's long anticipated yacht arrived on the famous lagoon outside of the casino. While the $3 million vessel is quite fancy and nice, some argue that it isn't a yacht. Who exactly is this new ride for and is it a good investment at a time where some of MGM's properties are struggling? And what is it like to captain such a vessel?

In other news October room rates are still looking soft, so is the fall recovery happening or are we still in for more pain? We also discuss: $3 craps at Rio, a big executive shakeup rumor, Bellagio's new yacht, cost overruns for the Brightline train, Paul Mccartney, Taylor Swift's door and another $20 AYCE brunch special.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Paul McCartney visits Vegas
• 0:29 Taylor Swift's Vegas orange door
• 1:24 Brightline train's cost skyrockets
• 3:48 Guy Fieri $20 brunch spread further
• 4:57 Tunnel of Terror coming to Vegas
• 6:00 Whiskey Pete's Ghost Tours
• 8:00 Rio's $3 craps & stadium baccarat
• 9:59 Bellagio's "yacht" has finally arrived
• 11:48 Katz' deli coming to Vegas…sort of
• 13:34 Neon City Festival lineup announced
• 14:42 What is happening with Plaza fireworks?
• 17:07 Rumor - Is Jonathan Jossel leaving Plaza for Fontainebleau?
• 18:30 Do Vegas casinos need more "faces of their brand"?

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This week Las Vegas is rolling towards the second Formula 1 GP with some mixed news. As the streets are now fully converted for the race, some tourists are complaining about blocked views and a diminished experience. Will 2024's race be a success and how is demand going into race week?

In other news the holidays have arrived in Vegas with Bellagio's holiday display and more. We also discuss the perfect Vegas meme, the Strip in 1988 vs. 2024, insane UNLV football suite prices, the Virgin Hotels strike, Caesars' new speakeasy and flashmobbing Elvis style!

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 The perfect Vegas meme
• 0:37 Elvis flash mob at Westgate Las Vegas
• 1:30 Las Vegas GP soft ticket sales & lower hotel prices
• 3:20 F1 lessons learned & terrible pedestrian bridge blockage
• 5:43 Virgin Las Vegas culinary union strike
• 7:20 Is now a great time to gamble at Virgin?
• 9:07 Bellagio's holiday display is here
• 10:47 Cleopatra's Barge replacement opening date
• 12:42 Fallout Celebration at Pioneer Saloon outside Vegas
• 14:45 Insane UNLV football suite food prices!
• 17:13 Las Vegas in 1988 vs. 2024 video
• 19:05 Which is better Vegas in 1988 or Vegas today?

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This week the Sphere Entertainment Company held their earnings call. They shared big losses but continued progress on making the one of a kind venue profitable. What is the future for the second Sphere in Abu Dhabi, who is coming to the Sphere in Vegas and why are artists "knocking down their door" to play there?

In other news we received new renders of LVXP, the new arena/casino project on the North Strip. Do you like the architecture and will this actually get built? We also discuss the death of Ocean One, a new UFO hotel, more layoffs on the Strip, Whataburger's expansion, Mr. Piffles passing away, how you can buy Cashman Field and what to expect from Universal Horror Unleashed.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 New UFO Hotel coming soon
• 0:42 More layoffs on the Vegas Strip
• 1:56 Venetian confirms executive layoffs
• 3:08 Chase & Capital One lounges coming to Harry Reid Airport
• 4:37 More details on Universal Horror Unleashed
• 6:34 You can bid on Cashman Field
• 8:18 Sad times in Primm
• 9:02 More on LVXP - New renders, casino info & more
• 11:13 Top steakhouse in America coming to Venetian
• 12:38 Whataburger expanding in Las Vegas
• 13:30 Circus Circus buffet's sad winter hours
• 14:14 Ocean One is closed - Budget Strip option gone
• 15:22 Mr. Piffles passes away
• 16:44 Sphere continues to lose money
• 18:55 Abu Dhabi Sphere info & Dolan's sweet deal
• 19:57 Sphere future - "Acts are knocking down the doors"

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This week one of the more popular Las Vegas casino status plays died as Wyndham announced a change in their partnership with Caesars. Starting in February Wyndham Earner business cardholders will no longer be able to match their status to Caesars Diamond. What opportunities still exist and how big of a deal is this for the average Vegas visitor?

In other news renders leaked of the proposed hotel and NBA arena on the site of the former Wet 'N Wild. What will LVXP look like, will it get built and is this the right spot for an NBA arena in Vegas? We also discuss: Aria's food hall buffet concept, Eagles Sphere visuals, Fontainebleau's million dollar F1 package, Resorts World cracking down on advantage play, tipping in 2024, Tuscany's wrongful death suit and how you can stay in Jackie Gaughan's historic Downtown Las Vegas apartment.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 The changeover happening at Bellagio
• 0:41 Fontainebleau's Million Dollar F1 package
• 2:40 Vegas2Go tipping guide - Right or wrong?
• 6:18 NYNY's registration bar
• 7:30 Aria's all you can eat tailgates
• 8:57 What is the best pizza in Las Vegas
• 9:37 Resorts World cracking down on advantage slot players?
• 11:30 Sunset Station's oyster bar & ongoing renovations
• 13:22 Eagles at the Sphere visuals & Shawn's new favorite display
• 14:25 Inside the Jackie Gaughan Suite at El Cortez
• 16:25 Tuscany wrongful death lawsuit
• 18:35 Caesars Diamond lost - No more matching from Wyndham credit card
• 21:10 LVXP renders - Potential new hotel & NBA arena

About the Show:

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This week details of Delano's upcoming transition to W Las Vegas were leaked. Over the next few years the property will see a full refresh of just about every public space and all of the rooms, but how long will it take and when will it officially become the W. The answer is sooner than you think!

In other news rumors this week described top level management layoffs at Venetian. How is that property doing under new ownership? We also discuss NYNY's renovated desk, grannies doing Vegas, the Howard Hughes House, a fire at Mark Walhberg's new restaurant, Gold Coast's new rooms, the A's dropping Oakland, stadium financing and what Caesars Palace did to their landscaping.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Mark Wahlberg's Flecha is "fire"
• 0:47 Athletics next chapter & stadium funding plan submitted
• 2:29 Howard Hughes House moving - An interesting quirk from Vegas history
• 5:33 Grannies do Vegas the right way!
• 6:19 Seminole Classic slays again
• 7:14 NYNY's newly renovated registration desk
• 8:12 Gold Coast finishes room renovations
• 9:48 Orleans renovations coming
• 10:49 Caesars Palace landscaping changes - Big controversy?
• 12:39 When a prop gets goes wrong
• 13:53 Piff the Magic Dragon unveils Mr. Piffles 2.0
• 15:13 Big layoffs at Venetian - How is the transition going?
• 18:16 Delano to W transition details - Time & what is being renovated
• 20:03 Does Delano need a full renovation & what about NoMad?

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This week a lot is going on as the city prepares for F1. The Neon City Festival has announced more acts for that weekend along with their stage schedule. We also saw a rumor that F1 might pull out after this year, but that likely isn't going to happen.

In other news a downtown Las Vegas institution The Cocktail Room is closing after 18 years. We also discuss the end of Cleopatra at Caesars Palace, Shawn's disappointing Hofbrauhaus experience, Silver Stamp Halloween, Sahara's new slot concept, button slapping art, where native Nevadans live, Swingers golf prices and pizza, F1's fake NYNY flag and how Vegas is now connected directly to Dublin.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 F1's NYNY flag - Real or fake?
• 0:40 Swingers Golf opens Nov 8 - Crazy prices?
• 2:12 More famous pizza coming to the Strip
• 2:50 Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin to Vegas flight
• 4:22 Where do native Nevadans live?
• 5:38 Neon City Festival stage schedule & new acts
• 7:45 Is F1 thinking about canceling after second year?
• 8:42 Downtown Cocktail Room closing after 18 years
• 9:58 Slot button slapping art
• 11:30 Golden Nights collectible zamboni chicken bucket
• 12:40 Cleopatra's Bar replacement  construction update
• 13:45 Caesars Palace renovated high limit slots
• 15:05 Shawn's recent Hobrauhaus experience
• 16:50 Silver Stamp Halloween style
• 18:45 Sahara's poker room replacement - New slot concept?  

About the Show:

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A lot has been happening in Las Vegas where it relates to hotel partnerships. This week Venetian dropped the news that they will be splitting ways with their long term partner IHG as part of the massive changes at the property. Who will be Venetian's next partner or will they choose to go it alone.

In other news F1 is providing fancy maps to ease construction woes. They also announced Boyz II Men as the highlight act of the race. We also discuss the Binion's flea market, the expansion of I-11, casino social media done right, MGM Grand's new high limit room, another closure at Sahara and what you think of Delano switching over to the W.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Casino social media done right
• 0:42 Boyz II Men singing F1 National Anthem
• 1:42 F1 construction is ramping up - Where to avoid
• 2:50 I-11 expanding beginning this month
• 3:53 What happened to Binion's flea market?
• 5:00 Diving into the comments on W & Delano
• 7:24 Westgate's Day of the Dead suite
• 8:22 Sphere of Fear
• 9:39 Sahara's Poker Room is closing - What will replace it?
• 12:08 A look at MGM Grand's new High Limit Slots area
• 13:28 Venetian parts ways with IHG
• 15:35 Who could be Venetian's next hotel partner?
• 16:45 Why is so much changing at Venetian all of a sudden  

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This week MGM broke news that their beloved Delano hotel will be rebranded. Following their successful partnership with Marriott, Delano will become W Las Vegas. This is the second time W has been on the Strip, but will it be a good fit and when can we expect the changeover to occur?

In other news a rumor says that another Vegas area casino could be closing. How likely is it to be true? We also discuss: Venetian's new food hall, Oyo's paid parking, the abandoned Terrible's casino, renders of Ellis Island's expansion, Caesars cutting back more perks, Vegas Pizza Fest 2024 and how you can visit "Race World" in Vegas next month.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Early 2000s Las Vegas Strip surprise
• 0:51 Venetian announces new Via Via "food hall"
• 2:56 "Race World" coming to Resorts World Las Vegas
• 5:13 Your comments on single zero roulette & new quad zero version
• 6:14 Is Caesars cutting back drink perks for some Diamond Plus members?
• 10:11 Westgate Vegas Loop station now open
• 11:45 Rumor - Whiskey Pete's may be closing in Primm
• 14:10 Jean Update - Terrible's demolition & packed "largest Chevron in the world"
• 16:40 Vegas Pizza Fest 2024
• 18:13 Oyo's paid parking is here
• 19:38 Ellis Island expansion - New renders released
• 21:55 Goodbye Delano, Hello W Las Vegas
• 23:30 How MGM has fallen in love with Marriott
• 24:46 Do they need to update Delano's rooms to match W brand?  

About the Show:

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