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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?About the Show:
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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.
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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?About the Show:
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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.
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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?About the Show:
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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.
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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 walkthroughAbout the Show:
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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.
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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?About the Show:
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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.
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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 spaceAbout the Show:
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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.
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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?About the Show:
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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.
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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 strategyAbout the Show:
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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.
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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!About the Show:
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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?About the Show:
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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 foreverAbout the Show:
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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 scamsAbout the Show:
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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”About the Show:
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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 combinationAbout the Show:
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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 surpriseAbout the Show:
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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 oddsAbout the Show:
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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 usAbout the Show:
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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?About the Show:
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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. TropicanaAbout the Show:
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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 workAbout the Show:
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