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Episode Description:

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This week the last of the F1 deconstruction took place as we settled into the holiday season. We'll take you down to the Strip to see some of the updates including the new speakeasy at Caesars, the Hard Rock trash situation, different holiday displays and the Bellagio Fountains in all of their glory.

In other news the Safe Bet Act is being discussed in congress, but will it backfire? We also discuss Virgin's move towards integration, MGM's unique employee gift, how the Raiders are struggling, Sahara's old poker room, Caesars' new carpet, Scott Sibella getting the boot and Treasure Island's shiny brand new player's club.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Dressing up as Elvis for the holidays
• 0:42 Treasure Island’s new players club
• 3:28 Virgin moving forward with integration plan
• 5:32 Will the Safe Bet Act backfire?
• 7:49 Should the federal government regulate sports gambling?
• 9:35 Scott Sibella loses his gaming license
• 11:39 Holiday displays on the Strip
• 12:40 The Strip feels like the Strip again!
• 13:48 MGM Grand’s “unique” employee holiday gift
• 14:44 Sahara’s old poker room is now converted
• 15:21 Caspian’s Rock & Roe opens at Ceasars Palace
• 16:40 Caesars’ new high limit and amazing carpet
• 17:30 Raiders experience & struggling attendance?
• 19:55 Whiskey Pete’s officially closes
• 21:48 What is the future of Primm?

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