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This week the two newest casinos on the Vegas Strip were in the news. Resorts World partnered with Zoox to bring more robotaxis to the Strip while eliminating paid parking...sort of. Fontainebleau went ahead with their dealer layoffs and announced the opening date and prices for their Tom Brady driven sports museum named Hall of Excellence. What will the Summer have in store for these properties?

In other news the April visitor numbers looked very mixed, but what is the overall picture and is it really bad? With Vegas struggling a number of deals are beginning to surface including an amazing Guy Fieri AYCE special, free parking at Resorts World and a Summer all-inclusive package at Plaza. We also discuss: Brian Christopher out at Plaza, taking a million dollar jackpot in cash, Primm is full, Flamingo continues to mess up check-in and we remember when Las Vegas was advertised as "The World's Best Vacation Value".

Episode Guide

• 0:29 April visitor stats & airport numbers - Is it really bad?
• 2:13 Will the Southwest changes cause problems for Vegas?
• 4:03 Las Vegas “The World’s Best Vacation Value”
• 5:39 Flamingo’s crazy early check-in fee & the repercussions
• 8:30 An amazing Vegas AYCE deal!
• 9:59 Plaza’s summer all-inclusive deal
• 11:56 Brian Christopher out at Plaza
• 13:19 Fixing Plaza’s non smoking casino & Sand Dollar
• 15:26 Fontainebleau’s Hall of Excellence opening - $$$
• 16:55 Million dollar Vegas jackpot paid in all cash
• 17:55 $250 spins - Is a million dollars enough?
• 19:48 Fontainebleau’s dealer layoffs
• 20:25 Resorts World partners with Zoox
• 21:32 Resorts World brings free parking back…sort of
• 23:13 Which garage to park in at Resorts World

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This week the American Music Awards held at Fontainebleau put Vegas on display to the world. Many of the city's residency artists performed and the show was a success. Also coming out of the AMAs was a new residency announcement. JLo is coming to Vegas again, but does Vegas want her?

In other news MGM created controversy again with their split room service fees. Are these changes unexpected and why is room service not what it was? We also discuss Wynn's glass pool fiasco, April's somewhat positive gaming numbers, Vegas airport lounge crowding and why the movie studios tax credit bill may be in trouble.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Living life at Four Seasons Vegas
• 0:41 Vegas airport lounge crowding
• 1:48 Wynn’s drained pool - Glass!
• 3:00 American Music Awards postmortem - Vegas galore
• 3:59 JLo Caesars Colosseum Residency
• 5:35 MGM’s room service controversy - More ridiculous fees?
• 8:33 Getting stuck in Vegas elevators
• 10:03 Is the movie studio tax credit bill worth it for Nevada?
• 11:52 Fremont Street parking - What is the best option?
• 13:24 What makes you a true Vegas local?
• 15:52 Nevada gaming April numbers - Not too bad?
• 17:30 Are gaming executives happy with these gaming numbers?

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This week Fontainebleau continued its run in the news as its President Maurice Wooden was able to secure his gaming license. During his hearing it leaked that Fontainebleau is possibly under investigation for violating AML policies. While the license is good news for the property, the revelation of an investigation leaves a murky future.

In other news Paramount announced an immersive Top Gun Experience coming to Las Vegas in 2028. With simulators and the bar recreated from the movies, will it be successful on a plot of land near Strat? In other #news we discuss Circa's insane new Grandissimo contest, the failed Grandissimo casino, a closure coming to W Las Vegas, Caesars targeting Canadian customers, Flamingo's Go pool full of people, a new alien museum in Southern Nevada and what is good and bad about Fontainebleau's food hall.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Flamingo’s Go Pool is FULL of people!
• 0:31 Circa’s new insane “Grandissimo” football contest
• 2:36 Why does Circa host these no-rake football contests
• 3:18 Behind Jay Sarno’s Grandissimo failed Vegas project
• 5:25 Why Circa’s nods to Vegas history are a win
• 6:18 Caesars going after Canadian customers - 1:1?
• 7:42 Top Gun Experience coming to Las Vegas
• 8:58 Top Gun’s bar could be a Vegas gamechanger
• 10:49 Knights Guard tryouts coming
• 12:25 Rivea closing at W Las Vegas (former Delano)
• 13:25 Fontainebleau’s food court - A look at the value vs. quality
• 15:30 New alien museum open in Las Vegas area
• 16:35 Fontainebleau “under investigation”
• 18:35 Why are the newest Vegas casinos struggling with regulators?

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This week social media was abuzz with reports of more layoffs for Fontainebleau including the reduction of hours. The big question looms as to whether this property will be able to find its footing and whether or not new ownership will be needed. Who could possibly take over and why isn't Fontainebleau catching on.

In other news the next step in Las Vegas' new commercial airport is happening. We are still a long way from having a new airport in Ivanpah, but things are on track. In other #news Flamingo's renovated pool is now open, Caesars is paying their employees to sell credit cards, Holstein's is reopening, Wynn gave up on a new casino, Rio is charging resort fees up front, Primm is still a mess and are free Vegas drinks a trap?

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The Strip walking fallacy
  
• 0:59 Next step in Las Vegas’ 2nd major airport
  
• 2:04 Rio charging resort fees up front on comps
  
• 3:55 A new Las Vegas “restaurant fee”?
  
• 5:15 Wynn gives up on New York casino - Cancels Hudson Yards project
  
• 6:25 Caesars front desk commissions on credit card sales
  
• 8:55 Holstein’s (former Cosmo burger spot) opening in Arts District May 26
  
• 9:38 Flamingo’s Go Pool is now finally open
  
• 10:08 When Vegas inflation isn’t too bad!
  
• 11:10 Vegas that never was - Fremont Street canals
  
• 13:00 Why you shouldn’t get free drinks in Vegas casinos
  
• 14:30 Will Vegas free drinks ever go away like free parking?
  
• 15:37 More turnover and problems for Primm casinos
  
• 17:11 More trouble at Fontainebleau - Layoff rumors, potential lawsuit
  
• 19:25 Will Fontainebleau Las be sold and can it be turned around?

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This week EDC blew into town with high winds, traffic, a good time and insane prices. On this show we share some behind the scenes about what is costs the EDC food vendors plus the absolutely INSANE prices and packages available to VIP guests.

In other news two prominent Vegas venues are for sale with gaming licenses. Gold Spike hasn't had a casino for awhile, but with new owners it could gain new life. In other #news I-15 is fully open after years of Dropicana, Binion's burger isn't cheap, Vegas might hate Katy Perry, Rio is good and bad again plus why Wynn is paying a $5.5 million fine to the Gaming Control Board.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Wind in Vegas - Hard Rock’s out of control crane!
• 0:27 Club Platinum - Unique property for sale with licenses galore
• 2:28 Gold Spike for sale - Buy your own downtown hotel/casino
• 5:13 LVCVA’s taglines over the years
• 6:50 I-15 fully open after Dropicana draws down
• 7:54 A Vegas inflation shock
• 9:34 More trash in Rio rooms
• 10:25 Rio explains pay tables, video poker payouts
• 11:25 Las Vegas Belly Busters weekend & buffet themed merch
• 12:35 Jardin’s fancy red velvet pancakes
• 13:27 Mijo’s Diablo Skull en Fuego
• 14:46 Does Las Vegas hate Katy Perry?
• 17:04 EDC recap - Wind and insane prices
• 19:58 Wynn’s massive gaming fine - $5.5 million?

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This week the LVCVA gave some guidance for the rest of this year including how they are counteracting a slowdown in Vegas. While their predictions of a 5% decline in revenue aren't dire, LVCVA is planning to up their marketing budget to attract more tourists. Will this work and what impact does the LVCVA have on Vegas tourism?

In other news you might find a surprise the next time you look for hotel rooms. With resort and other fees now being priced in on hotel searches, will this stop the complaining about resort fees? We also discuss: big restaurant closures at Aria and Downtown Grand, Jose Andres' new restaurant, Flamingo's Go Pool is almost here, Ellis Island's expansion is coming along, Chippendale's are moving again and why dueling Fremont Street gorillas are a good thing!

• 0:00 Dueling Fremont Street gorillas
• 0:30 Vegas Golden Knights trolling and tough loss
• 2:01 Hogs & Heifers is out at Downtown Grand & sale rumor confirmed?
• 3:58 Cathedrale closes at Aria after 2 years - Prettiest Vegas restaurant?
• 5:28 Zaytinya opens at Caesars Forum Shops - More Jose Andres goodness
• 7:30 Flamingo’s Go Pool inching towards late May opening
• 8:45 Another year we aren’t going to EDC & cool helicopter experience
• 9:40 Ellis Island’s expansion coming along - The screen is here
• 10:16 Bellagio’s expansion canceled - Why we won’t get it soon
• 11:47 Good news on Vegas resort fees & disclosures - Big changes now here
• 14:22 Win free burgers for a year at Cosmopolitan
• 16:05 Chippendales is struggling - Another move coming?
• 17:24 LVCVA predictions - Less visitors and more marketing
• 19:32 Interesting LVCVA facts including how many employees & more

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This week Resorts World was in the news again for yet another shakeup at the property. As the new President is saying the casino is in "recovery mode" what changes do they have planned to turn things around and what is happening to their old "new" president? Plus who are they bringing in to turn around the slots and restaurants?

In other news Vegas was busy this weekend but that didn't stop MGM from having another front desk meltdown. We also discuss: Mirage and Bottled Blonde updates, a Fontainebleau room service controversy, driverless car crashes, Desert Inn dining in 1953, MGM removing more walkways, the Cliffs at GVR, M Resorts cabana experience & gambling the way mother nature intended.

• 0:00 A case for private gaming salons!
• 0:40 Busy Vegas weekend & another MGM meltdown
• 2:50 Fontainebleau room service controversy
• 5:13 M Resort cheap cabana experience
• 6:11 Meeting MTM Vegas viewers in the wild
• 7:12 The ultimate Vegas prank
• 8:05 MGM removing even more moving walkways
• 9:38 A look back at Desert Inn in 1953 - Menus, postcards and more
• 11:20 The Cliffs at GVR may finally be happening
• 12:35 Bottled Blonde & Mirage drone updates
• 14:47 Will Harlem Nights (historic Westside casino) ever get built?
• 15:58 Zoox Vegas robotaxi crash & recall
• 18:19 Resorts World in recovery mode
• 19:40 New VPs of food & beverage and slots coming to Resorts World
• 20:50 Tightest machines on the Strip?

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This week Wynn announced a number of interesting tidbits including the progress of their Emirates casino and why they are doing so well on high limit slots. Unfortunately the big news came when they announced the delay of their announced $200 million renovation to Encore tower's rooms. Is this a bad thing and why are they holding off?

In other #news Bellagio may soon have a boat on its fountains. Will this ruin the experience for the masses? We also discuss the newest Vegas membership club, more fallout from Fiero's, bedbugs at Excalibur, Wynn's new clubhouse and seafood restaurant, Las Vegas is empty memes, rain and why Commercial Center could be the next Arts District.

• 0:00 Crazy Vegas rain!
• 0:55 Bellagio Lake is getting a new restaurant/boat experience
• 2:35 Stop with the Las Vegas is empty memes!
• 4:05 Doberman Drawing Room membership club/bar is now open
• 6:10 Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum is closing
• 6:55 Vegas casino robot cleaning armies
• 8:42 Allegiant Stadium’s first ever boxing match is coming
• 10:18 Bedbugs at Excalibur - Good resolution?
• 12:42 Fiero’s fallout - 2 Vegas restaurants closing
• 14:00 Commercial Center’s rehab may be coming
• 15:54 Los Angeles 2.0?
• 17:07 Wynn’s new high-end seafood concept
• 18:23 Wynn’s stunning new golf clubhouse
• 19:00 Wynn Al Marjan update & high limit boom
• 20:06 Encore’s $200 million renovation is officially on hold

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