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This week a number of shifts have happened in Las Vegas. To start, Delano officially became the W Las Vegas even if it will take years for the renovations to complete. We also saw a new penthouse at Resorts World and Hyatt's bombshell return to the Strip. They are partnering with Venetian/Palazzo, but is this a good fit?

In other news the FTC has enacted sweeping new rules for disclosure of concert junk fees and hotel resort fees. It's about time! We also discuss the new Caesars property, old school crazy slots, UNLV's epic season, another new Vegas sports team, Horseshoe's penthouse and giving sports parlays as Christmas gifts.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 MGM Grand turns 31
• 0:36 Delano officially becomes The W
• 1:36 Big and fast casino renovations at The D
• 3:28 Update on Harmon Corner expansion - Less trees!
• 5:16 Las Vegas Bighorns - Another pro sports team
• 6:28 UNLV Football’s record season ends with a bowl win
• 7:23 Parlays as a Christmas/wedding gift?
• 9:57 Inside Resorts World’s new Villa 66
• 11:36 Scoring an upgrade on Horseshoe’s Penthouse Suite
• 13:46 Shake Your Booty slot machine
• 15:05 Caesars Virginia now open
• 16:19 Hyatt returns to the Las Vegas Strip
• 18:02 How will the Hyatt/Venetian partnership work?
• 19:08 FTC’s HUGE new “junk fees” disclosure rule - Resort fees & concerts

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This week we got word of another Vegas area casino closing. Primm has long struggled with three casinos that have seen much better days. For years the area has struggled but this week we got word that the oldest casino may be closing for good. Along with the closure comes other shakeups. The big question is whether any of the casinos in this area can survive. What will it look like it five years?

In other news Fontainebleau Las Vegas turned one year old this week. After sitting abandoned for over a decade the property has had mixed results, but it brings a uniqueness to the Strip. What does it need to be successful? We also discuss the Resorts World cowboys, crazy room noise at MGM Grand, the King David Hotel, depositing casino cash to your bank via ATM, F1 removal, the holidays Sphere style and how Las Vegas has become the most exciting sports town.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Resorts World “Cowboys”
• 0:42 Crazy room noises at MGM Grand
• 2:12 Rage against the Mirage
• 2:35 Another Vegas area casino is closing
• 4:05 How can they turn Primm around?
• 5:35 UNLV’s big name head coach
• 6:41 Las Vegas the most exciting sports town
• 7:58 Messi coming to play soccer in Las Vegas
• 8:57 Update on the King David Hotel project on TI site
• 11:30 Holiday spirit Sphere style
• 12:33 Depositing money to your bank from a casino ATM
• 14:03 Casino money strategies & ATM fee reimbursements
• 15:53 Vegas can’t pay for its freeways
• 17:28 F1 removal follow up - Flamingo bridge finally being removed
• 18:27 How much money for a 3 day Vegas trip?
• 20:25 Doing Vegas on a budget - Is it fun
• 21:42 Fontainebleau Las Vegas turns 1
• 23:48 Struggles on the North Strip - What’s the future for Fontainebleau

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This week as F1 continues its slow tear down in Las Vegas we learned that a popular mall along the course will be expanding. Harmon Corner is not only building new space out over the sidewalk, but it is adding kiosks and other areas to maximize every square foot. Is it too much or is this maximization just the new normal in Las Vegas?

In other news Holstein's has announced its return to Vegas as 6 Chinese eateries make the Yelp top 100. We also discuss: an accident at the Wynn flower beds, an explanation for the Strip gaming declines, stuff stolen from The Orleans, a crazy 25 leg parlay, announcing casino wins, the huge expansion of gaming apps and why the Mirage Atrium is definitely gone for good.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Attack of the Wynn flower beds
• 0:47 Update on Bellagio’s post-F1 teardown
• 2:00 Confirmation on Mirage Atrium removal
• 3:19 Harmon Corner’s expansion - Squeezing in even more
• 4:45 Explaining the decline in Vegas gaming revenue
• 8:08 6 Las Vegas Chinese restaurants on Yelp Top 100
• 9:40 Holstein’s coming to the Arts District
• 10:13 Zoox publicly launching driverless taxis on the Vegas Strip
• 11:43 Stuff stolen from a room at The Orleans
• 13:00 Interesting way to announce casino jackpots
• 14:22 Crazy 25 leg parlay win
• 15:49 Apps and problem gambling
• 18:10 Booming app industry & barrier to entry    

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This week we learned more about the huge shakeup at Resorts World which includes a new four person panel to turn the ailing resort around. Jim Murren is leading the new board, but the property has a new CEO as well and ambitious plans that call for bringing a lot more action to the North area of the Strip. Will it work?

In other news Hard Rock has officially started taking down the glass atrium at the former Mirage as trash piles up outside. Why Hard Rock why? We also discuss a possible hack of Nevada Gaming, a crazy Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit, three big grand openings, UNLV's huge loss, leaving money in an unattended machine, the new Strip In N Out and the Excel World Championships!

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Excel World Championships in Vegas!
• 0:49 New In ’N Out Strip renders
• 2:07 Nevada Gaming Control Board hacked?
• 2:59 Money stolen when leaving a slot machine
• 4:57 Insane Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit
• 6:50 China Mama opens at Palace Station
• 7:18 Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Bar officially opens
• 8:20 Pinky’s by Vanderpump is now open at Flamingo
• 10:00 How Flamingo’s restaurant scene has improved tremendously
• 11:16 Sam’s Town Mystic Falls holiday display
• 12:35 UNLV loses head coach
• 13:31 Huge changes at Resorts World - “Under new management”
• 14:37 How Resorts World wants to transform the North Strip experience
• 17:04 Why it’s so hard to break into the Las Vegas market
• 18:23 Hard Rock is removing their glass atrium
• 20:05 Mixed feelings about Hard Rock Las Vegas

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This week following disappointing visitor numbers we saw a decline in October gaming revenue as well. Add in reports of struggles over at Resorts World and the increase of parking and resort fees by MGM and you have a situation where things are slowing down, but prices are staying up. Is this the start of a slower period in Las Vegas?

In other news Sphere has extended a popular act while a 91 year old headliner has added more shows. We also discuss the cancelation of Sick New World, Silverton's Bad Elf popup, Ellis Island being torn up, LVXP's approval, our big jackpot at Sunset Station and how Guy Fieri is expanding once again.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Frankie Valli extends Vegas residency at 91
• 0:43 Ellis Island torn up for massive renovation
• 2:20 LVXP hotel/casino/arena project approved
• 3:55 Chicken Guy! is expanding
• 6:06 Silverton’s Bad Elf pop-up holiday bar
• 7:37 A closer look at the NYNY “registration bar”
• 9:06 Sick New World Festival is canceled
• 10:41 More Dead & Company coming to the Sphere
• 11:38 MGM raises resort fees & parking fees!
• 15:06 Big jackpot at Sunset Station
• 17:28 Resorts World’s potential new CEO & mounting losses
• 20:15 October gaming numbers are kind of bad…
• 21:52 Are we finally seeing the great Vegas slowdown & what effect will it have?
• 22:59 Durango turns 1 year old  

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This week the Athletics are presenting their stadium financing plan to the government to show how they will pay for it. Among the details we learned is just how the financing is being broken down and why the stadium has now increased by $250 million in estimated cost. Seat coolers, more space and cool tech will be coming, but can they pay for all of it?

In other news the October Vegas visitor numbers are in and they aren't great. With declines almost across the board is it time to start looking for a slowdown? We also discuss Jojo's jerky, Rio's higher resort fee, UNLV football madness, restaurant shakeups at Venetian, Dana White winning $9 million, Criss Angel's Black Friday sale and what the Mirage atrium sadly looks like today.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Vegas Thanksgiving water treatment woes
• 0:40 Rio raises resort fee to $50
• 2:34 More big restaurant shakeups at Venetian
• 5:09 Dana White winning streak - $9 million from Venetian?
• 6:14 Update on Mirage Atrium - Going away?
• 8:20 UNLV Football madness - National football playoffs?
• 9:59 Vegas October visitor numbers - A lot of red
• 12:41 Jojo’s Jerky - Worth a buy?
• 15:02 Criss Angel’s garage sale returns - All prices slashed!
• 16:20 Another fire at Fontainebleau
• 17:59 Las Vegas Athletics stadium increases in cost
• 19:42 Why the A’s stadium is getting more expensive

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This week a lot is going on in Las Vegas as several "eras" comes to the end. In Downtown Las Vegas the city unveiled Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza along with a statue of both Goodmans. They have ruled the city for 25 years! Adele also brought her Vegas residency to a close, but when will she be back?

In other news more watches are being stolen on the Strip. We also discuss surge food pricing, an overzealous Raiders fan, Tortazo at Caesars, Din Tai Fung, Atomic Golf, the gambler's pain and the new cultural districts coming to Las Vegas.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Raiders fan a little too excited
• 0:51 Adele says goodbye to Las Vegas
• 2:27 More watch robberies on the Vegas Strip
• 4:48 More Gen Z casino marketing videos - Gone too far?
• 6:14 Virgin’s insane carpet is instantly recognizable
• 8:16 Tortazo at Caesars - Troubling reviews?
• 9:23 Aria’s food hall “surge” pricing
• 10:00 Mark’s meal at Din Tai Fung at Aria
• 12:47 The gambler’s pain on full display
• 15:20 Filipino Town may be coming to Las Vegas
• 16:54 Atomic Golf review - Struggling but worth it
• 19:44 Carolyn Goodman Plaza & statue unveiled

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This week the big race came to town and depending on who you talked to the story would be different. We'll cover the race, what it was like being on the Strip, whether it was busy, how the city was and whether or not F1 makes sense on the Strip long term. From the busy monorails to the "escalator trick" we have you covered!

In other news Rio is being sneaky again with their Hyatt partnership as the Chippendales announced their plans to leave for the Strip. We also discuss our adventures around the city eating pizza and visiting some of the coolest bars in town. Other topics include: the opening of Jason Aldean's restaurant, Blue Man Group closing some shows outside of Vegas, the Neon City Festival and Mark's final NoMad Vegas stay.

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• 0:00 F1 “trashing” Las Vegas?
• 0:31 Previewing our “Best Vegas Pizza” video - We found it!
• 2:20 Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar opening date
• 3:37 Mark’s review of NoMad Las Vegas
• 5:06 What will happen to NoMad and what could they improve?
• 6:50 Blue Man Group closing long running shows
• 8:38 Future MTM Vegas meetup!
• 9:59 Bar roundup - Stray Pirate in Arts District
• 11:18 Golden Tiki happy hour & amazing vibes
• 12:01 Mas Por Favor and their themed speakeasy
• 13:20 Why the Arts District is our favorite area of Vegas
• 14:41 Rio continues cheating on the World of Hyatt program
• 17:45 Chippendales moving to the Strip
• 19:23 F1 Race recap - Being on the Strip during the race
• 22:16 Was the Vegas F1 race a success or a failure?
• 24:00 Was the F1 weekend fun for visitors?
• 25:57 Will the race stay on the Strip for the long term?
• 27:22 F1 Grand Prix Plaza opening in 2025

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This week the big race is coming to town for the second year and it brings a lot of frustration, hate and cool events around town. Why do people hate the race so much and what can you see/do even if you aren't attending the event itself. There is so much!

In other news Treasure Island is getting ready to close a couple of popular and famous spots. What will replace them? We also discuss Rio's Masquerade Village clear out, Mark Davis selling more of the Raiders, another Rolex related robbery, a deal at Wicked Spoon, UNLV's epic social media response and the Vegas shooeys you have to see!

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Limited edition Vegas shooey
• 0:50 Wicked Spoon two for one deal
• 3:08 Harry Reid International Airport unveils new entrance
• 4:38 Another Rolex related Vegas casino incident
• 7:00 Rio’s Masquerade Village cleared out ahead of renovations
• 8:19 UNLV’s epic pizza & chicken viral social media response
• 9:46 From the comments - Y’all hate F1!
• 11:24 Neon City Festival & F1 events around Las Vegas
• 13:10 More renders of the new Mt. Charleston Lodge
• 14:36 The Killers are returning to the Colosseum
• 15:49 Update on the sale of Downtown Grand
• 17:11 Mark Davis sells more of the Raiders
• 18:00 Senor Frogs closing at Treasure Island
• 19:50 Why this is the perfect location for a new venue

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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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