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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

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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?  

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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?  

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This week a couple of planning documents revealed much of what we have been waiting for in regards to the Tropicana replacement. We now have renders and details of what the new Bally's Las Vegas will entail including how it will fit on that tiny piece of land along with an MLB ballpark. We'll cover the hotel towers, casino and everything else they are planning to build on the former site of the Tropicana.

In other news Tom Brady now owns 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders. Will this end up being big for the team? We also discuss offroading in Las Vegas, why Californians are richer than Nevadans, what Venetian's new rooms look like, Luxor's 31st birthday and how Tacos El Gordo may be a billion dollar taco shop.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Luxor 31st birthday!
• 0:46 "0000" Roulette materializes
• 2:49 Vintage tower slot machine at MGM Grand
• 4:38 Slots-A-Fun correction - new mini bowling
• 5:01 Offroading in Vegas, Las Vegas wetlands & Jean Dry Lake Bed
• 7:16 Fontainebleau's LIV nightclub is closing and expanding
• 8:29 Tom Brady buys part of Las Vegas Raiders
• 9:46 Davante Adams and full time Taco Bell in his house
• 11:10 High income Californians are a problem for Las Vegas
• 12:52 Inside Venetian's renovated rooms - Mixed feelings?
• 14:41 Tacos El Gordo - Billion dollar taco shop?
• 16:08 Bally's Las Vegas renders & planning documents revealed!
• 18:24 Bally's Las Vegas doubles rooms & casino space from Tropicana
• 21:04 A deeper look at the Bally's casino & hotel rooms
• 22:28 So many Vegas casino projects on the horizon  

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Last week the entire gaming industry descended upon Las Vegas for the annual G2E conference. This conference has all of the latest in the gaming industry including a number of interesting trends. We'll go over what to expect with new slots machines, why the casinos are giving out less free play, how influencers are changing the gaming industry and why Buffalo has lost its spot at the top of the slop hierarchy.

In other news Tesla announced a new robovan which could be used in the Vegas Loop tunnels. Will this be the solution that Vegas needs? We also discuss more newness at Slots-A-Fun, bed bugs at four Vegas hotels, Big Mac Sphere, taking coins from fountains and what it was like doing the Venetian status match.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Big Mac on the Vegas Sphere
• 0:40 The Northern Lights in Vegas…again
• 1:50 Venetian status match experience
• 3:05 Vegas Loop trespassing is a problem
• 4:30 Tesla announces robovan and robotaxi. Coming to Vegas Loop?
• 6:27 Collecting coins from Vegas fountains
• 7:43 Bed Bugs found at four Vegas hotels & Strat sued
• 10:00 Slots A Fun installing skeeball
• 11:27 Las Vegas Strip F1 light installation
• 12:12 G2E breakdown - Influencers everywhere
• 13:29 Slot machines are getting more and more complicated
• 14:33 Huff 'N Puff everywhere & Eagle ascends
• 15:37 Casinos losing $37B on free play each year?
• 16:46 G2E filming quirks & tight security
• 19:20 Dragon Train injunction - Machines being removed from casino floors
• 20:31 The most complicated slot at G2E
• 21:27 The Wall-E of slot machines

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This week the Trop finally fell with a huge drone show, fireworks and a lot of dust. We'll briefly cover the event from many different angles and show you what it all looks like today. An incredible show, but what is next for this prized piece of land?

In other news Wynn is involved in yet another bombshell lawsuit. This time the question as to who is responsible for problem gamblers and their losses is at the center. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. We also discuss In-N-Out's second Strip location, Bazaar Meat moving, Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland, Sunset Station's new marquee and why Virgin has a DJ Slot booth.

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• 0:00 Virgin's new DJ Slot booth
• 0:42 Criss Angel auditions
• 2:06 In-N-Out's second Vegas Strip location
• 4:01 The loneliest slot machine in Vegas
• 5:32 Sunset Station's new digital marquee
• 6:57 Discussion on advantage players & MGM removing comps
• 9:45 Shawn's Trop memories on the news
• 11:22 Trop implosion angles, drone show & dust
• 13:25 What the Tropicana site looks like now
• 14:40 Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland
• 16:29 Bazaar Meat is moving
• 18:02 Venetian's restaurant lineup is incredible
• 19:17 Another huge Wynn lawsuit
• 20:39 How responsible is the gaming industry for problem gamblers?

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This week the Vegas visitor numbers for August, 2025 were released and they continue to tell a story of a struggling industry. While visitors and rates were down by a noticeable amount, there was a bright spot with gaming revenue increasing once again. What is causing this disconnect and how can Vegas defeat the struggling narrative.

In other #news the Las Vegas police took delivery of their first cybertruck, but it comes with some other concerns. We also discuss: October 1 anniversary, restored Dunes sign lit, a crazy parlay loss, Excalibur's tiki bar, Atomic Golf's expanded all-inclusive deal, Reno's cool new stadium and why Desert Kingdom may be the coolest Vegas project that was never built.

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• 0:00 The guy and the gal in a casino
• 0:32 The polarizing Bally's/A's concept art
• 3:36 Vegas police cybertrucks arrive + privacy concerns?
• 5:31 October 1 anniversary & strange Mandalay Bay story
• 7:17 Desert Kingdom - Coolest Vegas project that never was?
• 9:13 The restored Dunes sign is lit at Neon Museum
• 9:47 Crazy parlay loss & ties in football contests
• 11:37 Atomic Golf all-inclusive deal expands
• 12:29 Pin Up Pizza $9.99 special
• 13:17 Medieval tiki bar coming to Excalibur
• 14:30 Grand Sierra's $1B expansion & new arena
• 16:50 August, 2025 numbers - Less visitors more gaming revenue
• 18:27 Will Vegas ever defeat the "empty" narrative
• 19:40 Running Rich Grand Prix - Fun skill based driving slot

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This week the long awaited Venetian Status Match went live after much anticipation. We go over the details including which statuses match to Venetian and what you get. More importantly we discuss what you don't get and why this match is a bit of a disappointment and probably not worth going out of your way for.

In other news more info and a dedication happened for the October 1 memorial. It will be a stunning memorial when built. We also discuss the sudden closure of Bent Inn in Downtown Las Vegas. Other topics include: Della's Kitchen closing, Vegas Vicky's birthday, heavy construction on the Flamingo pool, more paid parking coming, Phil Ruffin driving up hotel prices and where to see the Tropicana implosion from.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Vegas Vicky's birthday!
• 0:36 October 1 anniversary and memorial dedication
• 2:19 Della's Kitchen closing
• 3:28 Bent Inn controversy & abrupt closure in Downtown Las Vegas
• 4:39 Even more entertainers announced for Neon City Festival
• 5:55 More paid parking - Oyo to start charging soon
• 6:35 Oyo garage closed for Trop implosion plus where to see it from
• 8:45 Flamingo's GO Pool under major construction
• 9:39 Clark County approves massive Harry Reid airport expansion
• 11:31 Tokyo drifting on Vegas streets
• 12:56 Phill Ruffin 2009 interview - Drive up hotel prices!
• 14:37 More landscape removal at New York New York?
• 16:25 Venetian's disappointing status match
• 18:14 Should people go out of their way to match at Venetian?

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This week a few rumors floated around social media including that the A's are shopping their stadium again. This time rumors said they met with the Rio ownership, but that has been denied. Will they end up building their stadium on the Trop site now that they have played their final game in Oakland?

In other news a rumor also circulated about Circus Circus being sold and demolished to make way for a new megaresort. We discuss why we don't think this will happen and why we still need our old Circus Circus! We also discuss the new Station Casinos tavern, a proposed casino rule that could be bad, the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace, UNLV football rankings, Tao transforming and how to score a Criss Angel VIP experience.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Lucky the Clown turns 48
• 0:49 Paying jackpots to trespassed gamblers - New rule?
• 2:53 Tao transforming into a roller skating rink
• 4:35 Criss Angel releases 2025 tickets & VIP experience
• 6:18 Update on Four Queens renovation and soundproof glass
• 7:22 MGM Sphere is coming….to Dubai
• 9:54 Bellagio's renovated VIP check-in
• 10:30 Following up on Cosmo comments - Did MGM ruin it?
• 13:15 A's end their run in Oakland - More Rio stadium rumors
• 14:10 Aces Playoffs and UNLV ranked in both polls
• 14:45 Station Casinos Seventy-Six first look & opening date
• 17:00 Inside the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace
• 18:32 Caesars Palace's Hangover legacy
• 19:30 Circus Circus Rumor - Demolition coming?
• 21:07 Why Circus Circus probably isn't going away

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This week Shawn was hanging on the Strip utilizing a comp from Cosmo. Is Cosmo hanging on as the best of MGM and what was the experience like? Shawn also provides several construction updates from around town including Bottled Blonde, BLVD and the proposed new casino on Harmon and Las Vegas Boulevard.

In other news more info about Trop's implosion has come out including the use of 555 drones, but nowhere for people to watch from. Will people still come out in masses to see it fall? Other topics discussed include: the Taco Bell wedding chapel, G2E, Planet Hollywood's food hall, rain show and new center bar, Neon City Festival problems, UNLV's QB quits and where you can watch Weird Al in Vegas.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 The Taco Bell wedding chapel
• 1:03 G2E is coming - New slots on the way
• 3:12 Paris Versailles update - Not working so well
• 5:00 Bottled Blonde, Bellagio F1 construction updates
• 6:44 More F1 2023 lawsuits incoming
• 8:09 UNLV's football drama - Down a QB for not paying enough
• 10:53 Update on the new Tilmann Fertitta "Cosmo clone"
• 11:40 BLVD is inching closer to opening
• 13:30 Staying at Cosmo - Studio Suite with Terrace
• 15:40 Allegiant Stadium hosting 2025 Gold Cup match
• 16:48 Weird Al "residency" at Venetian
• 17:49 Neon City Festival drops big headliner after controversy
• 18:33 Miracle Mile food hall update & new rain show
• 19:51 Planet Hollywood's Glass Bar
• 20:25 Trop implosion - 555 drones & no public viewing!

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This week the Raiders hosted their home opener against the Carolina Panthers and lost. It created trouble in the locker room and isn't a good sign for the season to come. Speaking of trouble, the proposed $10B NBA arena project may be scrambling for land, be on hold or even worse. Where is the best site for an NBA arena?

In other news the Eagles debuted at the Sphere with more incredible visuals and a sold out crowd. We also discuss Coldplay karaoke, the drama behind Ocean One briefly closing, Neon City Festival headliners, pachinko, Cybertrucks in the Vegas loop and where you can buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Coldplay Vegas karaoke
• 0:46 Paris Versailles Tower connector is now open
• 2:30 Trouble with the Raiders
• 3:43 Las Vegas Strip & Fremont aerial from 1988
• 5:40 The Eagles debut at the Sphere
• 7:07 Where to buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables
• 8:44 Oyo is growing with huge acquisition
• 10:02 Ocean One closed for past due rent….then open again
• 11:45 Follow up on where to play Vegas Pachinko
• 13:12 Neon City Festival names headliners
• 15:03 Cybertrucks coming to the Vegas Loop
• 16:48 NBA Arena drama - One project may be moving
• 18:11 What is the favored Vegas arena project
• 19:20 A potential third Vegas arena project with the UFC

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This week there was a number of interesting discussions around the gaming industry as the Safe Bet Act seeks to regulate sports betting on a national level. Will it pass and what is it trying to do to reign in this somewhat new industry? We also discuss the prevalence of slot influencers and how they have changed the gaming industry as well.

In other news Mr. Beast is involved in a lawsuit about his Beast Games filming in Las Vegas. We also discuss a Cybertruck light show on the Strip, Silver Strike coins in Downtown, dancing solo on Fremont Street, the possible sale of Downtown Grand and why we liked the UFC Noche event despite what some might have thought.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Dancing solo on Fremont Street
• 0:45 The explosion of YouTube slot channels
• 2:04 Do slot channels make people gamble more?
• 3:23 Will we see more regulations around slot influencers?
• 4:42 Cybertruck light show on the Strip
• 5:29 Bellagio's Fall Conservatory display
• 7:33 Following up on Noche UFC comments
• 8:51 Beast Games Vegas lawsuit
• 11:12 Downtown Grand sold?
• 13:23 Silver Strike coins in Downtown Las Vegas
• 15:30 Safe Bet Act - Threat to sports betting industry?
• 16:47 Does the government need to protect sports betting consumers from AI?
• 18:38 Does the sports betting industry need more regulation and protections?

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This week Noche UFC took over the Vegas Sphere with incredible visuals and more as it was the first sports event held in the venue. While it wasn't without controversy, the event seemed like a success and the visuals were so good that you have to see them!

In other news Caesars is moving in a new General Manager for three of their Vegas properties. We also discuss the beginning of F1 construction, the A's stadium meeting, Virgin's union struggles, USA Today's 10Best casinos, Rebel Football being nationally ranked, Aces killing it again and how you can save money on your next stay at Wynn Las Vegas.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Forum Shops "creepy heads"
• 0:48 Bellagio removing trees, more construction for F1 beginning
• 2:28 Has F1 delivered on their shorter construction timeline?
• 3:09 New Amex Offer for Wynn Las Vegas
• 4:49 A's meet with contractors and provide update on stadium project
• 6:03 Keeping it real - Is this project actually going to happen?
• 7:12 USA Today's 10Best Casino Hotels in the world - Huge shocks
• 9:27 New GM for Horseshoe/Paris/Planet Hollywood
• 10:42 One General Manager for three Vegas megaproperties?
• 11:39 A look at Buffalo Bill's reopened buffet
• 13:42 Virgin Hotels still has Culinary Union drama
• 15:45 Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson breaks WNBA scoring record
• 16:34 UNLV Rebels Football is nationally ranked!
• 18:22 Noche UFC quirks & complaints
• 19:48 The Noche UFC visuals were impressive
• 20:50 Will there be another UFC event at the Sphere?

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This week Wynn Las Vegas agreed to pay $130 million to settle an investigation that dates back a decade. The company won't be prosecuted for alleged illegal activities, however it is costing them a ton of money. Is Vegas gambling as "clean" as we had previously thought?

In other news a Venetian status match may be coming in October. Find out why you should participate. We also discuss the new EDC Hotel, Rio's phase 2 renovations, why Oyo's elevators don't work, the Debbie Reynolds sign coming to the Neon Museum, an update on the Paris Versailles Tower and what Brightline's new trains will look like when built.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Paris Versailles Tower exterior update
  
• 0:42 Venetian status match coming?
  
• 3:07 EFX Master James Earl Jones passes away
  
• 4:36 Virgin steals EDC from Resorts World
  
• 6:37 Mark Walhberg's new Vegas restaurant
  
• 8:09 Oyo's hotels don't work!
  
• 9:12 High floors in Vegas hotels can be tedious
  
• 10:19 Debbie Reynolds sign coming to Neon Museum
  
• 11:37 Brightline's new train renders & another obstacle tackled
  
• 13:16 Transfers between Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards now live
  
• 14:38 Rio's Phase 1 renovations almost complete
  
• 17:01 Wynn's $130M payment to avoid prosecution
  
• 18:11 Is Nevada gaming not quite as clean as we had thought? 

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This week a lot was going on as the NFL season began and Circa Survivor hit a record. Unfortunately 40% of people were eliminated, but the prize pool is bigger than ever. Speaking of sports, Noche UFC is coming up and they have reportedly spent $20 million on the visuals. Will it bring live sports to a new level?

In other news the Boring Company has broken through on their biggest Vegas tunnel yet and their pace is picking up. But when will it ever open? We also discuss a huge video poker error, the Cosmo crystal cleaners, Bazaar Mar & how to save, behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls and a look inside of Westgate's super unique and scary Halloween suite.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Cosmo crystal cleaners
• 0:31 Video Poker error - Does the casino pay?
• 2:35 3D billboard coming to the Venetian?
• 3:30 The "other" Las Vegas Oyo
• 4:51 Rio's Mexican Independence Day giveaway
• 5:31 Noche UFC Costs - Gamechanger for live sports?
• 7:57 Palms names new General Manager with familiar ties
• 9:46 NFL season begins & record numbers for Circa Survivor
• 11:21 A look at Bazaar Mar & how to score discounts on the new Jose Andres restaurant
• 13:26 Behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls
• 15:42 Boring Company makes another Vegas Loop breakthrough
• 17:23 Westgate's Halloween suite walkthrough

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This week we got a ton of new details about the proposed "Twin Towers" development just South of Fontainebleau. It will feature two towers, a mall, a 439 foot tall amusement ride and potentially a theater, but there is a ton of confusion about what they are building and whether Fontainebleau is involved or not. Either way, this should transform that area of the Strip forever.

In other news Palace Station opened up their new sports book as part of a wave of properties freshening up once overlooked spaces. We also discuss the new U2 Sphere movie, a cool pirate themed bar, bone-in tacos, the old Vegas horse race track, how Bally's is back in town and the new Las Vegas Art Museum.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Las Vegas Park horse racing track
• 0:50 Shania Twain announces end of her Planet Hollywood residency
• 2:16 Tropicana demolition drone video - Unique new views
• 2:50 Foundation Room's unique implosion viewing party
• 3:58 Bally's is back in Las Vegas
• 5:43 A look inside of Palace Station's new sports book
• 7:19 Drone video of Suncoast's new sports book
• 8:07 Sphere U2 movie starts - Surprisingly good?
• 9:30 Venetian construction updates - More screens!
• 10:13 $60 bone-in birria beef taco
• 11:25 A look at Stray Pirate - Experiential bar in Downtown Las Vegas
• 13:00 Another look at Fontainebleau's amazing outdoor gaming area
• 14:17 Las Vegas Art Museum is coming!
• 15:59 Update on the new Vegas Twin Towers
• 17:30 Is Fontainebleau still in on this redevelopment?
• 18:43 How this North Strip development will change the feel of the area
• 20:12 Is this new Twin Towers development good for Fontainebleau and Vegas?

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This week we finally got a look inside of Suncoast's new sportsbook as part of their overall property renovation. The new sports book follows the current trends of big screens and comfortable seating. Are we in the middle of a casino sports book renaissance?

In other news Paris Las Vegas turned 25 this week. Where has the time gone? We also discuss a USC takeover of Wynn, the hottest summer ever, F1 cocktails in shoes, more on NYNY's truncated registration and new bar, the monorail fire, why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas and what could possibly be coming for D Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Paris Las Vegas turns 25
• 0:48 USC marching band takes over Wynn casino
• 2:22 Suncoast's new sportsbook is impressive
• 3:32 More on Suncoast's ongoing renovations
• 5:12 The hottest summer ever!
• 6:32 Fire on the Las Vegas monorail
• 8:01 Rio's new light show - drone shot
• 9:24 F1's Shoey bar - Cocktails served in shoes?
• 11:02 NYNY's new check-in desk follow up & new bar coming
• 12:52 Gaughan buys small rural casino
• 13:48 Why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas!
• 15:28 Something big coming to D Las Vegas?
• 17:43 How Fremont has evolved over the years with limited space  

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On this episode we cover Boyd's recent hack and whether or not they paid a ransom. We also dive into the controversy over the new casino Guiness World Record, say goodbye to Terry Fator, tell you how to score $40 tickets to Wynn Field Club and dive deep into the new Bally's Las Vegas concept including what may and may not ever be built.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 How Cosmo handles broken windows
• 0:38 Bellagio's yacht gets a debut date
• 1:57 Eastside Cannery rumor
• 3:28 Terry Fator is out at Strat/Vegas
• 5:37 Why Fator's failure is a conundrum for other Vegas shows
• 6:15 Boyd Gaming hacked - Did they pay a ransom?
• 8:53 The big casino Guinness World Record kerfuffle
• 12:29 How to score $40 Wynn Field Club tickets
• 14:17 Bally's Las Vegas concept revealed - What will they actually build?
• 16:33 How the Bally's concept feels disconnected & vertical
• 18:17 A gaming company not building a casino?

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This week the July gaming and visitor numbers for Nevada and Las Vegas specifically were released. For the first time in a long time the news wasn't good with the Strip seeing a year over year 15% decline in gaming revenue, but is the sky falling? Find out why numbers are still good despite the drop.

In other news we finally learned about the exact date and time when the Tropicana will be imploded. We'll talk strategy and how much the rooms in the area are going to cost. Other topics discussed include: Primm's buffet and possible rides returning, NYNY's new tiny registration desk, a look at the El Cortez renovation, an update on MGM fees and what Vegas Vic looks like close up.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Closeup of Vegas Vic
• 0:33 Closer look at Wynn's New York City property
• 2:55 Excalibur housekeeper using guest's makeup?
• 4:40 Mirage demolition update + dolphins, lions, mermaids and more
• 6:20 Closer look at El Cortez $20 million renovation
• 8:25 Follow up on MGM fees
• 10:02 Primm Valley buffet and possibility of rides returning?
• 11:50 New York New York's tiny new registration desk
• 13:01 July visitor stats - 15% decline for Strip gaming revenue
• 15:01 Some of the bright spots in the latest Vegas visitor numbers
• 16:01 Trop implosion date announced & room rates for the big night
• 17:17 Implosion viewing strategy - What's the best way to see it?  

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This week we got a first look at the possible new home of the Neon Museum in the Las Vegas Arts District. While the concept art was accidentally leaked, it appears to show the museum taking home on the roof of a Downtown parking garage. How will this look and what does it mean for the museum?

In other news someone is reporting MGM is beginning to charge a phone booking fee. Is this fair and is this even a new practice? We also discuss Oyo's interesting implosion promo, Luxor's new carpet from above, how Vegas loop is going autonomous, an exciting pop-up restaurant, surviving in Vegas with no hotel and $20 plus how beginner's luck helped one man win $407K.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Luxor's new carpet from above
• 0:42 A first look at the Neon Museum's new home
• 1:56 How it would look to have old Vegas neon on a garage rooftop
• 2:46 Is MGM charging a $15 per day phone reservation fee?
• 4:30 Oyo's interesting implosion promo - How to score a prime view
• 6:17 Story of a Muse - New experiential popup at Palms 51st floor
• 8:07 Lake Mead "bandits" indicted for destroying boulders
• 9:19 4 cool water hikes near Las Vegas
• 10:37 Behind the scenes of $407K side bet winner - Beginner's luck?
• 12:52 A pipe dream for the future of Vegas mass transit
• 13:38 Vegas Loop moving to autonomy….sort of
• 15:01 The future of autonomous vehicles in Vegas and beyond
• 16:14 Behind the scenes at Caesars' iconic Bacchanal buffet
• 17:21 Lobster guy vs. buffet manager - The interview
• 18:34 Surviving in Vegas with no hotel and only $20
• 19:45 How social engineering and making "friends" is a good strategy

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This week a lot of back and forth happened on social media as people debated everything from "000" roulette to the current state of the Vegas Sphere. With its losses mounting, will the most iconic venue in Sin City continue on to financial success or is its debt too much of a burden to handle.

In other news another new Hollywood studio may be coming to Vegas as Warner Brothers throws their hat in the ring. We also discuss the new Janet Jackson residency, a 1983 Vegas timelapse, Rick Springfield and EFX, what's left of the Mirage volcano, Venetian joining the union and how Bellagio fought back against social media rumors.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Vegas pedicab driver - Worst job in Vegas?
• 0:34 Hollywood East is coming - Warner Brothers announces new Vegas movie studio
• 3:56 Venetian/Palazzo workers join the Culinary Union
• 5:08 Inside Venetian's renovated conference center - Big improvement
• 5:40 Little League World Series - Vegas area team makes the U.S. semifinals
• 6:26 Bellagio buffet controversy - Not closing despite rumors
• 7:47 Does Bellagio need a food hall or more lower-end dining?
• 8:42 Is 7 Magic Mountains moving for airport expansion?
• 10:28 Very cool 1983 Las Vegas timelapse
• 11:35 Rick Springfield coming to Fremont + EFX lookback
• 13:04 Janet Jackson Resorts World residency confirmed
• 13:50 Sphere losses mounting - Are they on the road to success?
• 15:50 Sphere's plan to diversify including new U2 concert movie
• 17:22 Rio sending out even more comp offers to Caesars players
• 18:46 "000" Roulette controversy - Are Vegas casinos misleading customers?
• 20:09 Why Vegas casinos use their logo instead of a "000"
• 21:50 What's left of Mirage's iconic volcano - Trigger warning!

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This week the Nevada Gaming Control Board lodged a 31 page complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas alleging they systematically avoided many of the state's laws and damaged the Nevada gaming industry. The allegations are shocking and could have long term implications on Resorts World including huge fines and the possible loss of their license.

In other news two 600 foot tall towers plus a giant amusement ride and more are now proposed for the Strip. They are coming to a location that needs it, but will these ever be built? We also discuss the viral Palms lobster guy, Fontainebleau's baby blue craps, inside the Wynn Field Club, what a new NBA arena could look like and Spiegelworld's new Disco Show at Linq.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Bali Hai golf course freeway hazard!
  
• 0:35 Spiegelworld opens Disco Show at Linq
  
• 2:33 Huge towers & amusement ride coming to old Riviera site
  
• 3:57 Are amusement rides & parks coming back to Vegas?
  
• 5:21 Intuit Dome opens - The future for a Vegas NBA arena?
  
• 7:00 Why T-Mobile Arena won't house an NBA team
  
• 7:47 Palms lobster guy viral video - Mark is angry!
  
• 10:41 Yelp's most photographed restaurants - 4 from Vegas
  
• 12:06 Monte Carlo Las Vegas lives on
  
• 13:11 Fontainebleau's new baby blue mini-craps table
  
• 13:55 Virgin dumps Hudson and ice cream shop
  
• 15:05 A look inside Wynn Field Club at Allegiant Stadium
  
• 16:15 Wynn Field Club prices - Too high?
  
• 17:47 Resorts World is in serious trouble
  
• 18:55 Could Resorts World lose their gaming license?
  
• 21:15 How much will these revelations affect Resorts World in the long term?

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This week F1 news started to roll as Cosmo announced a new viewing party that will be held high about the racecourse. And it isn't even the worst deal in the world. A better deal though is the Neon City Festival which will happen the same weekend in Downtown Las Vegas. It will be free and stretch out across the entire area of the city.

In other news Swingers Crazy Golf has announced their opening date at Mandalay Bay. It is a unique venue with mini golf and games, but will the prices be too much? We also discuss the Northern Lights coming to Vegas again, an incredible new drone video, Wynn's new popup restaurant, Raiders facial recognition issues and the removal of the famous Mirage archway and where it is heading.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Chat GPT Vegas fail
• 1:01 Northern Lights return to Southern Nevada
• 1:50 Swingers Crazy Golf announces opening date at Mandalay Bay
• 3:07 Is Swingers going to be too expensive for what it is?
• 4:10 Wynn's new pop-up restaurant - Cowboy steakhouse?
• 5:45 DraftKings reverses course on their new winner's surcharge
• 7:30 Cosmo's interesting F1 viewing party
• 9:07 Downtown's Neon City Festival - Free F1 weekend event
• 11:18 Another incredible Fremont Street drone video
• 12:15 Raiders vs. the police - Facial recognition debate
• 14:25 Sphere exterior sound coming, but not everyone is happy
• 15:45 Why the Sphere will be limited with their new exterior sounds
• 16:30 Mirage archways gone, but not gone forever

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This week DefCon was in Las Vegas and along with the conference came a lot of criticism. Resorts World was one of the main hotels hosting the conference attendees and they made a lot of enemies by searching rooms and belongings. Were they out of line or is that the price we pay for safety?

In other news Sam's Town was scammed out of $750K last year, but they finally found the person. This is a crazy story you have to hear! We also discuss Palms increasing buffet prices, an attack on Guy Fieri and Caesars prices, Dead & Company posters, water parks in the desert, no tax on tips and if Caesars is misleading with their NFL contest.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Dead & Company's Sphere - Amazing visuals and posters
• 0:50 Resorts World DefCon controversy - Did they cross a line?
• 2:02 Is it okay for hotels to enter your room without permission?
• 3:51 Caesars NFL pick-em contest - Misleading advertising?
• 5:41 Guy Fieri hate and insane Vegas Strip food prices
• 7:40 Why does water cost so much on the Vegas Strip
• 8:50 Palms AYCE buffet raises prices substantially
• 10:51 Maintaining "old school" Vegas - The South Point story
• 11:56 Michael Gaughan's approach is unique in modern Vegas
• 13:28 Why providing value in a casino still works
• 14:02 No water park in the desert?
• 15:48 No taxes on tips? A big policy proposition for Vegas
• 17:23 Las Vegas Aviators - Name change to Gamblers?
• 18:35 Sam's Town scammed out of $750K
• 20:05 How can casinos protect themselves from these scams

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This week has been busy with a ton of news as we inch closer to the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Unfortunately the news isn't good as MGM has said demand is soft and rooms rates across the city are not much different than a normal weekend. We also debrief MGM's earnings where they touted their Marriott partnership windfall and their new "luxury campus".

In other news Circa may be expanding according to a new rumor and finishing the 7 stories of rooms that were left unbuilt when the property opened. Two story suites anyone? We also show you inside Circa's most unique suite which includes 8 bunkbeds and enough bro love for everyone! 

We also discuss the closure of Caesars Palace's sportsbook, Venetian's poker room opening, Caesars selling WSOP, proxy betting and illegal bets, waiting 4 hours for a handpay, $500 craps at Flamingo, Aria's mysterious construction walls, inside tips from Mirage's demolition and Rod Stewart ending his 13 year Vegas run.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 $500 craps at the Flamingo!?
• 0:51 Caesars sells World Series of Poker
• 3:00 Caesars Palace poker room closed & Venetian's "poker in a mall" now open
• 4:27 DraftKings charging a surcharge on winning bets in certain states
• 6:11 Is Circa going to build two story suites?
• 7:40 Inside Circa's insane bunkbed suite
• 10:28 Mirage demolition timeline & Apple TV show?
• 12:14 Rod Steward ends his 13 year Vegas residency
• 13:52 Aria's mysterious construction wall
• 14:50 Insane 4+ hour wait for a handpay
• 16:38 Proxy betting & getting denied a $500K sports book payout
• 20:10 MGM's F1 room rate struggles? Taking a look at the data
• 22:03 Looking at F1 room rates at other properties - Surprisingly low
• 23:54 MGM's Marriott partnership is a windfall & their new "luxury campus"

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This week something happened that we have been waiting for a long time. Cosmopolitan was purchased by MGM Resorts in 2022 but they have maintained their Identity rewards program. Unfortunately for some and to the benefit of others, Cosmo has now joined MGM Rewards and Identity is gone. Was this a good or a bad thing?

In other news people apparently can't tell Vegas landmarks apart from their other city counterparts. Other topics discussed include: what Mirage looks like now on the inside, Bellagio's rumored F1 cutbacks, another new casino announced, a crazy Venetian housekeeper robbery and how you get paid out on a $1.2 million wide area progressive jackpot.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Dead & Company fans at the Sphere
• 0:43 Rumor - Bellagio scrapping grandstands for F1?
• 1:52 Venetian housekeeper allegedly steals over $100K
• 4:05 Boyd Gaming building a new Vegas casino
• 5:43 Behind a million dollar jackpot - How do the payouts work?
• 6:35 Lump sum vs. annual payout on huge jackpots
• 8:20 Las Vegas landmarks vs. originals - Can people tell the difference?
• 9:55 Scary! People think Grand Canal Shoppes are the real thing?
• 10:57 Tuscany regretting their recent free play promotion?
• 12:48 Inside shuttered Mirage casino floor
• 14:00 Cosmopolitan finally joins MGM Rewards
• 15:45 Some MGM/Cosmo players are getting better comp offers after the combination

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This week as the Olympics are kicking off Celine is continuing her return to the public eye but with a twist. Not only is she performing at the Olympics, but she will reportedly also be returning for a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. But where?

In other news the A's say they are moving forward with their stadium plans, but many are still skeptical if they have the money to build it. Who should we believe? We also discuss downtown drones, road rage, Venetian's hidden new poker room, the craziest Vegas golf course, Steve Wynn's loss and how much to tip on a $2.2 million mega jackpot.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Dueling Downtown Vegas drone videos
• 0:40 Do the A's have stadium financing or not?
• 2:59 A's naysayers and whether they have a point
• 4:00 Kill Tony coming to Resorts World Las Vegas
• 5:01 Nevada is among the worst states for road rage
• 6:33 F1 construction timeline coming - Thousands of pages?
• 8:08 Coyote Springs - Strangest development in "Vegas"?
• 9:56 Would you live an hour outside of Las Vegas?
• 11:00 Steve Wynn loses millions
• 12:38 Venetian's new poker room is coming - Will you be able to find it?
• 14:30 Insane casino robbery - $652K stolen!
• 16:19 $2.2 million Pai Gow jackpot - How much to tip?
• 18:25 Neon Museum adds Debbie Reynolds sign
• 19:49 Celine coming back to Resorts World Las Vegas!?
• 20:59 Is this a huge win for Resorts World or not a surprise

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This week there is a lot going on in Las Vegas including a potential name change for the county. Does Las Vegas county sound good to you? We also discuss the awesome Raiders season ticket gift, the meltdown in Vegas from Crowdstrike, Mr. Beast coming to town, Golden Gate's summer deal, MGM's cyberattacker caught, 0000 roulette and how much casinos make off of uncashed vouchers.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Raiders amazing season ticket holder gift
• 0:52 Las Vegas county coming soon?
• 2:14 Is changing the name of the county too expensive?
• 3:12 Harry Reid Airport's new entrance signs
• 3:47 Crowdstrike's meltdown effects Las Vegas
• 6:01 Golden Gate's Viva Summer promo
• 7:42 Hartbeat Weekend returns to Resorts World
• 9:01 Mr. Beast comes to Vegas & brings big drama
• 11:38 Durango the most overpriced hotel in Las Vegas?
• 12:50 Why Aria & Four Seasons might be the most overpriced hotels in Vegas?
• 14:31 MGM cyberattack arrest - 17 year old UK resident in custody
• 16:08 MGM suddenly sells lesser known Vegas area asset
• 17:43 Whitney Houston slots finally coming to casino floors
• 19:20 Cashout vouchers - Casinos keeping more money than ever
• 21:57 0000 Roulette controversy and interesting look at the odds

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This week Resorts World released another new deal for patrons, but this time it lasts until 2026. While they offer to buy you dinner, what is the promotion and is it worth doing? Shawn also gives a full Hilton at Resorts World Las Vegas room review from his recent Hilton stay and compares the rooms at Conrad to the rooms at Hilton.

In other #news we recently had an amazing visit at the Mob Museum. (Disclosure: They provided our tickets.) On this show we will go over the historic building, exhibits, interactive elements and the speakeasy to determine if going to the Mob Museum is worth a detour from the nearby Fremont Street Experience. I think you'll want to check out this full Mob Museum review. We also discuss: poor Toto, Caesars losing a big casino bid, whether Mark hates Harrah's, Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers and Robert Redford's strange ties to Las Vegas casinos.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 What happened to Toto's head?
• 0:40 Resorts World tries again with another deal - Free dinner?
• 3:10 Hilton at Resorts World room review - Great but one gripe
• 5:10 Conrad vs. Hilton at Resorts World
• 6:28 InKind gets even better in Vegas - Save on fancy Vegas restaurants
• 8:21 Robert Redford & The Vegas Sundances
• 10:05 Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers
• 10:56 Q&A - Does Mark hate Harrah's?
• 12:00 Caesars loses Times Square casino bid
• 12:53 Mob Museum review - Is it worth a visit?
• 14:18 Mob Museum location, historic buildings & prices
• 15:20 A look at the actual "Mob Museum"
• 17:01 Crime Lab, Moonshine & Police Training - The interactive experiences
• 20:34 The Prohibition Speakeasy, hidden rooms & passwords

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This week finally saw the closure of the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as it gets ready to transition into Hard Rock. The casino closed its doors, the volcano erupted for the last time and many were left with nostalgia for the first megaresort in Las Vegas. Another era has ended.

In other news Shawn stayed at Virgin Hotels recently and discusses the rooms and why the property continues to grow on him. We also discuss Eataly's popup, EDM at the Sphere, a mystery at Palazzo, the latest on Vegas Loop, a better look at the new Four Queens rooms and where the Neon Museum is moving to.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Mirage 1995 odds on Who Shot Mr. Burns
• 0:52 Mirage officially closes after 35 years
• 2:06 Steve Wynn's thoughts on Mirage
• 3:10 The evolution of the land where Mirage stood
• 4:19 Treasure Island is targeting Mirage guests with a new offer
• 5:09 Palazzo construction update - St. Regis Tower
• 6:05 Bally's gets a Chicago bailout
• 8:06 Will the Athletics stadium actually get built on the Trop site
• 9:34 Sphere announces EDM New Year's Eve show
• 11:00 More looks at renovated Four Queens rooms
• 12:45 Big Binion's change - All dealers keep their own tips
• 14:19 Eataly's new popup
• 14:53 Neon Museum is officially moving to the Arts District
• 17:18 Wynn & Westgate Vegas Loop update - No opening date?
• 18:24 Staying at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
• 20:01 My biggest complaints about Virgin's rooms
• 21:38 Why Virgin Las Vegas has grown on us

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The Mirage opened in 1989 as the first megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip. This week the property is closing forever to be converted into Hard Rock Las Vegas, but the hotel has already closed. What was the experience like staying in Mirage on its last night and how does the property hold up after all of these years?

In other news we take a look at the latest progress on the Tropicana demolition. We also discuss some quick eats at Virgin, a crazy Mt. Charleston accident, bats on Fremont Street, a very good new happy hour, new Sphere shows and why valet policies on the Strip may be changing soon.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Bats on Fremont Street
• 0:40 Tropicana demolition update
• 2:01 Permit filed for Trop's implosions - Public show?
• 3:59 Crazy accident on Mt. Charleston
• 6:25 Scotch 80 Prime launches great new happy hour
• 7:54 Great pizza and ice cream at Virgin
• 10:01 Virgin's Vegas Loop station construction update
• 11:08 Eagles additional shows at the Vegas Sphere
• 12:45 Changes coming to Strip valet policies?
• 15:40 Mirage closing experience & funny sign
• 16:36 Staying at Mirage on its last night - Rooms still good?
• 19:11 Update on Mirage casino & what it feels like in its last days
• 20:55 Other takeaways from Mirage hotel's final night
• 22:05 Does the Mirage hold up?

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Mirage is closing this week and their giveaways are huge. This has caused chaos in the casino as everyone is looking to get into the action. With fights and other issues is Mirage's closing better than Trop's and what exactly is happening in Mirage's last week?

In other news the monorail might live a lot longer than expected, but it will still die anyway. Other topics discussed include: cool carpet themed casino giveaways, Pachinko coming to Vegas, more heat records broken, the future of Primm's dead mall, Cosmo cutbacks and a Vegas related lawsuit that is crazy and sad.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Cozy gambling couple style
• 0:29 More Las Vegas monorail drama
• 1:58 The sad state of Las Vegas public transport
• 3:15 Insane Vegas heat wave continues - More records broken
• 4:56 How the official Las Vegas temperature is captured
• 5:41 Pachinko machines arrive in Southern Nevada
• 7:52 Crazy Vegas $38M lawsuit - Alleged scam
• 10:53 MGM's latest Cosmo cutback
• 12:15 Is the sky falling at Cosmo?
• 12:48 Silverton's amazing carpet related giveaway
• 14:12 The future of Primm's very dead mall
• 16:02 Gamblers touching slot machines
• 17:32 Mirage madness - Chaos with huge giveaways
• 18:54 Did Mirage mess up these closing jackpot promos?
• 20:12 Better energy at Mirage closing vs. Tropicana

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This week as the Mirage moves closer to closing, Beatles Love had its last performance in the iconic Las Vegas Strip resort. We also learned they are giving away $1.6 million in their final week to players, but is the Mirage experience the same as it has been and how does it look in its final week?

In other news Paris has unveiled their new Versailles balcony rooms and you can now book one for yourself. We also discuss: used slot machines, Aria's big new screen, Fremont Street Experience under construction, an epic blackjack hand and Fontainebleau's controversial ice.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Fremont Street Experience under construction
• 1:13 Las Vegas breaks all-time temperature record
• 3:05 Aria's new marquee is now online
• 4:30 What was the best version of Vegas
• 5:27 Was the post recession Vegas better?
• 6:48 Paris Versailles Tower balcony rooms now bookable
• 7:59 Will these new rooms compete with Cosmo's balconies?
• 9:18 Fontainebleau's controversial ice
• 10:59 Epic Blackjack video - Multiple splits and doubles
• 13:30 Buying a used slot machine
• 16:03 Love's final performance at Mirage
• 17:24 Mirage's $1.6 million progressive giveaway
• 19:00 How Mirage's progressive giveaway will work

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This week plans were filed with the County for a potential expansion to Bellagio. Specifically new restaurant and shopping spaces will be added to the resorts South side, replacing the pedestrian walkway. How will it look and will this actually be an improvement for MGM's flagship Vegas resort?

In other news Mandalay Bay has removed their waterfall entrance replacing it with something a bit sad. Other topics discussed include: $1K in lobster at Golden Steer, Hard Rock's site plans and pools, Sphere 4th of July, the Italian Air Force and how the Las Vegas Aces continue to impress. Episode Guide:

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Italian Air Force "invades" Las Vegas
• 0:57 Who owns the sidewalks in Las Vegas
• 2:25 Sphere's 4th of July birthday bash
• 3:25 Ocean status match gives free Wynn Las Vegas nights again
• 5:35 Why matching in Atlantic City can be so lucrative
• 6:33 Mirage/Hard Rock site plans unveiled
• 7:32 Why you should be excited for Hard Rock's pools
• 8:50 Golden Steer's insane $1K lobster tails
• 10:14 Crown & Anchor Pub suddenly closes
• 10:59 Mandalay Bay guts waterfall entrance
• 13:27 Las Vegas Aces insane attendance
• 15:04 Bellagio's fountainside expansion
• 16:11 More connections and pedestrian bridges coming
• 17:45 Symmetry final coming to Bellagio fountains

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This week Durango went back to the county to seek approval for their upcoming phase 2. The new locals casino has been popular since opening and they are looking to add another parking garage, more casinos space, a new tower and possibly other stuff like a bowling alley or movie theater. Is this new aged casino experience catching on?

In other news the NHL Draft happened this past weekend at the Sphere and it looked pretty cool. Other topics discussed include: Fontainebleau high roller suite, armed guards coming to Vegas busses, the hot weather, a new type of vending machine, 4th of July and why Four Queens in renovating.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Hottest June ever in Vegas
• 0:57 Vegas public transport adding armed security guards
• 2:33 A new type of Vegas vending machine
• 4:29 NHL Draft at the Sphere - How it looked
• 5:59 Join the Mile High Club Vegas style!
• 8:25 Interesting Mirage clearance sale
• 9:39 Inside Fontainebleau's High Roller Suite
• 11:53 Four Queens North Tower renovation - Soundproofing?
• 14:01 Fourth of July in Las Vegas 
• 15:35 Durango is expanding!
• 17:29 Durango's "new aged" casino experience

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This week as the Mirage prepares to close in a few weeks, we got a couple of interesting stories from the hotel. First, Shin Lim has announced his new home, with him moving over to the Venetian. We also learned that the popular tram linking Mirage and Treasure Island has now closed forever. Is this a big loss for the city?

In other news Shawn discusses his impressions of the new carpet and other recent changes at Rio. Is it starting to add up to something better? He also discusses an insanely long bonus which didn't result in much. Other topics discussed include: the scary hours at a casino, UFC's Noche, more crazy big Nevada gaming numbers and which Vegas casino might be in for a big expansion.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Scary hours in the casino
• 0:57 Shin Lim relocated to the Venetian
• 2:19 Treasure Island/Mirage tram is now permanently closed 5:38 Jokers Wild casino's big expansion?
• 7:18 Top 50 Pizza - Two Vegas spots are on the list
• 9:00 Why Rio's upgrades are adding up to something better
• 11:43 The longest slot bonus ever?
• 13:33 Noche UFC announced for Sphere
• 15:27 Nevada May gaming numbers - Any surprises?
• 16:59 Gaming revenues are looking great - More records broken

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This week a lot was going on in Vegas as a new housing development is coming to Red Rock. Will it destroy nature and what will be the fallout of the 20 year battle to prevent it from happening? We also saw another crazy gambler video so Vegas continued being Vegas.

In other news Caesars charges some insane prices for cleaning and sheet replacements. Are they fleecing their customers? We also discuss another big change at Rio, how Excalibur and Luxor might be removing moving walkways, the Raiders' new air conditioned tailgate, a food hall closing, Weenies and Bikinis and the Lotus of Siam drama and lawsuit.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 A Vegas worth temper tantrum at Craps
• 0:53 Excalibur/Luxor removing moving walkways?
• 2:27 Rio's Hyatt breakfast drama continues
• 3:45 Does Rio need to change its business model with these Hyatt issues
• 4:52 Housing controversy - Huge new development approved for Red Rock Canyon
• 6:34 Lotus of Siam lawsuit - Parents vs. daughter
• 8:41 UnCommons food hall closes after only a year
• 11:00 Las Vegas is the most expensive place in the US to visit
• 12:33 Weenies & Bikinis coming to Circa
• 14:07 Mystery Monolith update - It's been removed!
• 15:09 Raiders $20K air-conditioned tailgaiting
• 16:38 Crazy Caesars cleaning fees
• 17:58 Is Caesars fleecing their customers
• 19:30 Life is Beautiful is returning….sort of
• 20:34 Is this new version of Life Is Beautiful an improvement?

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This month a smaller off-Strip casino released a very lucrative free slot play promotion, but those who waited may be a bit out of luck. While Tuscany is still continuing their $150 free slot play offer, they added a bunch more terms. Is it still worth pursuing and is it enough money to get you to jump through the hoops? 3

In other news Celine Dion hinted at a Vegas return as she did press for her new documentary. We also discuss a desert monolith, powerslap coming to the Strip, 24 hours in Vegas without a hotel, how Michael Gaughan keeps it old school, some eye-watering food items and whether or not its nasty to eat at slot machines.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Mysterious Vegas desert monolith
• 1:03 Gamblers eating at slot machines
• 2:45 Tuscany backtracks on generous $150 free slot play promo
• 3:43 Does the Tuscany offer make sense after the changes?
• 5:27 Powerslap championships coming to Fontainebleau
• 6:25 Vegas food roundup - Mochi beignets!
• 6:52 $50 vs $15 Vegas burgers
• 8:18 General Admission at Uncommons - Amazing nachos
• 9:31 Back of house Vegas carpet?
• 10:30 24 Hours in Vegas without a hotel
• 12:15 Why going without a hotel opens up many possibilities
• 13:27 New Vegas reality show coming
• 15:14 How Michael Gaughan is keeping Vegas "old school"
• 17:00 Celine Dion's new documentary & future return to Vegas?

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This week Caesars shareholders rejected a proposal to eventually study and bring non-smoking casinos into their portfolio. There has been backlash against non-smoking casinos, but will the tide eventually change and how does it affect the customer experience?

In other news Resorts World continues with its quirky marketing including big television franchises. We also discuss magic drama, Elvis making his return, a crazy WSOP eating challenge, Rio's newest expansion and why you may want to take a look at your MGM comps offers even if you haven't visited for awhile.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Nobody does it better than Vegas
• 1:04 Resorts World joins House of the Dragon
• 2:05 Fathers Day Resorts World style 
• 2:49 Friends the Experience coming to Las Vegas
• 4:05 Horseshoe's WSOP eating challenge
• 5:28 Rio opens up new Luckley Tavern
• 7:24 A surprising MGM comp offer
• 9:16 Murray Sawchuck banned by magicians - Good for business?
• 10:51 Elvis making his return to Westgate Las Vegas
• 12:12 Another historic wall you can see in Downtown Las Vegas
• 13:13 Is Las Vegas running out of land?
• 14:52 Caesars shareholders reject non-smoking casino proposal
• 16:40 Why Caesars should consider a non-smoking Vegas property

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This week Resorts World released another new deal for patrons, but this time it lasts until 2026. While they offer to buy you dinner, what is the promotion and is it worth doing? Shawn also gives a full Hilton at Resorts World Las Vegas room review from his recent Hilton stay and compares the rooms at Conrad to the rooms at Hilton.

In other #news we recently had an amazing visit at the Mob Museum. (Disclosure: They provided our tickets.) On this show we will go over the historic building, exhibits, interactive elements and the speakeasy to determine if going to the Mob Museum is worth a detour from the nearby Fremont Street Experience. I think you'll want to check out this full Mob Museum review. We also discuss: poor Toto, Caesars losing a big casino bid, whether Mark hates Harrah's, Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers and Robert Redford's strange ties to Las Vegas casinos.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 What happened to Toto's head?
• 0:40 Resorts World tries again with another deal - Free dinner?
• 3:10 Hilton at Resorts World room review - Great but one gripe
• 5:10 Conrad vs. Hilton at Resorts World
• 6:28 InKind gets even better in Vegas - Save on fancy Vegas restaurants
• 8:21 Robert Redford & The Vegas Sundances
• 10:05 Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers
• 10:56 Q&A - Does Mark hate Harrah's?
• 12:00 Caesars loses Times Square casino bid
• 12:53 Mob Museum review - Is it worth a visit?
• 14:18 Mob Museum location, historic buildings & prices
• 15:20 A look at the actual "Mob Museum"
• 17:01 Crime Lab, Moonshine & Police Training - The interactive experiences
• 20:34 The Prohibition Speakeasy, hidden rooms & passwords

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This week Virgin Hotels took another move towards unifying the property under one leadership group. This time they took back management of the hotel from Hilton, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Will all of these changes including the ouster of Mohegan Sun mean a brighter future for this property?

In other news the Sphere announced their next act and it is a big one. We also update you on Mirage and Tropicana demolition and discuss a new speakeasy magic show, Tuscany's great free play offer, a crazy $1.2 billion sports complex, ice bars, rats and Strat's insane failed coaster project that we all wish would have been built.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Strat's crazy failed coaster project
• 1:41 Apparently there are a lot of rats in Vegas
• 2:39 Tuscany's very good free play offer
• 4:28 Ri Ra's viral video - Marrying out their employees?
• 6:10 1923 Prohibition Bar's new speakeasy magic show
• 6:51 Have ice bars jumped the shark in Vegas?
• 8:13 Laughlin's brand new bridge is now open
• 9:59 Hilton out at Virgin….sort of
• 12:36 Update on demolition at Mirage - Goodbye Secret Garden
• 14:31 Tropicana demolition update - Huge progress
• 16:25 Z Athlete Village announced - $1.2 billion sports complex for Vegas
• 18:32 Eagles at the Sphere - New act announced!

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This week Fontainebleau continued to make news as doubts linger about the properties performance. We have seen many negative reviews from former employees, but the company insists the property is performing well. So well in fact that they spent a ton of money on land for an expansion. What could they possibly build?

In other news, it has been four years since Las Vegas reopened from the pandemic and we take a look back. We also discuss a big ban from the Sphere, I-11 expanding in Las Vegas, Circa's big new screen, Plaza's one year anniversary, the Resorts World screen lawsuit and how Excalibur is sort of earning its nickname.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 - Vegas Strip Stairmaster!
• 1:05 - 4 year anniversary of the big Vegas reopening
• 2:27 - Margaritaville officially closed at Flamingo
• 3:08 - Update on Strat and Topgolf pools
• 4:15 - Circa is already upgrading their sports book screen
• 6:13 - Plaza celebrates 1 year anniversary of big expansion
• 8:10 - Dead rat at Excalibur
• 9:38 - Roller skating on the Vegas freeways
• 10:29 - Infamous & banned from the Sphere
• 11:27 - I-11 is expanding…sort of
• 12:50 - Resorts World/Wynn screen battle lawsuit
• 15:25 - Negative Fontainebleau employee reviews
• 16:55 - Fontainebleau out at Fontainebleau within a year?
• 18:17 - Fontainebleau expanding - Huge land expansion
• 19:27 - Deal of the century for the Fontainebleau land flip!

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This week change was in the air as Mirage got its permits for demolition and the Strip's new arena project got some momentum. We were also blessed with surprise sightings of Celine and a drone show at Rio that we hope becomes permanent. Other topics discussed include: Las Vegas Restaurant Week, some of the worst and most interesting pools in Vegas, crazy Fremont Street videos and why the Strip is once again enveloped in road construction.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Kung Fu Fighting on Fremont Street
• 1:10 Surprise Rio Las Vegas drone show
• 2:22 Why Vegas drone shows make sense
• 3:18 The "nicest/worst" pools in Vegas?!
• 6:19 Top Golf's baffling pool & Atomic Golf's blazing heat
• 7:53 Celine's surprise appearance at Love - A comeback?
• 9:16 Las Vegas Restaurant Week is here
• 11:22 Mirage's demolition permits approved
• 13:09 Vegas Strip road construction happening….again
• 15:05 North Strip arena project gains momentum
• 17:12 Too many arenas in Vegas?
• 18:12 Vegas Street entertainer delivers

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