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This week all of the gaming and visitor numbers came fast and heavy. We covered a lot of the news on the last show, however even more data came in and it isn't looking good. Is this really the beginning of a tough time for Vegas or just a blip in the radar?

In other news Wynn gave their day one employees and incredible gift. How does it compare to other companies? We also discuss: the best Vegas April Fool's jokes, Trop being closed for a year, the Sacramento A's debut, Aviation Nation, Van Gogh 2.0, Flamingo's GO Pool progress and how to score a free cabana at Palms.

• 0:00 The Trop has been closed for 1 year
• 0:49 Diving into even more bad visitor numbers
• 2:32 Best Vegas April Fool’s jokes
• 4:10 Cromwell used to have their own casino scented candles
• 4:42 Wyndham/Caesars bonus points promo
• 5:40 Free cabanas at Palms for locals
• 7:11 Follow up on Palms comps
• 7:48 The reality of no valet at Excalibur
• 11:10 Sacramento A’s make their debut and struggle
• 12:21 Siegfried & Roy mansion museum
• 13:27 Aviation Nation coming to Vegas
• 14:34 Mark’s Baha Mar casino review - A little bit of everything?
• 16:37 Van Gogh 2.0 coming to Crystals
• 17:35 Pink’s Hot Dogs returning to Las Vegas area
• 18:40 Wynn’s $10K gift to day one employees
• 20:25 Flamingo’s GO Pool may not open on time

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This week some troubling numbers came in as we received the visitor stats and gaming figures for February, 2024. With numbers down a lot, can we blame the Super Bowl or is this the beginning of huge declines. Plus why are people searching for Vegas less and why the sky might not be falling despite huge changes to the negative.

In other news F1's Grand Prix Plaza is delayed in Vegas, but they still let the media in. We also discuss: casino scented candles, construction progress on the newest Vegas casino, how the new Hard Rock is doing, whether casinos overblow card counting, Hyatt's casino promo and why Caesars should give gamblers free red bulls!

• 0:00 Casino scented candles!
• 0:51 Fontainebleau’s mystery free play offer
• 2:28 Fiesta Henderson redevelopment falls through
• 3:22 Cadence Crossing update - Newest Vegas casino construction
• 4:23 Do casinos overblow card counting?
• 5:59 Steve Wynn’s libel lawsuit is dead
• 6:55 Pin Up Pizza sign drama update
• 7:40 Hard Rock Las Vegas drone construction update
• 9:27 F1 Grand Prix Plaza delayed - media event goes on
• 11:07 Hyatt’s new casino promo - Rio, Venetian, Palazzo
• 12:05 A look at Wynn’s renovated Fairway Villas
• 13:54 Negative Vegas search trends
• 16:07 An example of what Vegas is now in 2025
• 18:07 February Vegas numbers are sort of bad…

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This week MGM announced a number of enhancements to their MGM Rewards program. Most of the new things involve their partners, however they added e-gift cards and teased even more to come. Does this move the mark in making MGM Rewards the best Vegas loyalty program and what else should we expect in the future?

In other news Resorts World Las Vegas is paying a $10.5 million fine to settle their anti-money laundering issues. At the same time they are also laying off employees. Are better times ahead? We also discuss: more crazy food prices and made up fees, a rumored Caesars credit card, Wynn's brand new B bar, Primm's future plans and the guy behind one of Las Vegas' most famous signs.

• 0:00 Fremont Ape revealed
• 0:40 Wynn’s brand new “B Bar”
• 1:25 Primm’s boutique future, million in investment & more
• 2:45 Buffets are going to save Primm?
• 3:37 BetMGM cancels $400K parlay
• 6:02 The guy behind on of Vegas’ most famous signs
• 7:03 Follow up on Vegas Strip 1955 picture
• 7:51 Resorts World’s $10.5M fine and layoffs
• 9:25 Netflix Bites $65 Chicken & Waffles
• 10:29 Fontainebleau’s $26 chips and guac
• 11:40 Brand new “Restaurant Operations Fee”?
• 12:35 Crazy Palms lawsuit - Elevator fell 22 stories?
• 13:40 MGM enhances - Milestone rewards, enhanced partner benefits & more
• 15:10 MGM now selling e-gift cards & new credit card coming
• 16:58 Rumor - New Caesars credit card coming
• 18:25 How gaming companies have fallen behind in the credit card space
• 19:22 Plaza’s summer fireworks return for 2025

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This week we learned that another piece of Vegas history will be getting demolished soon. While the Caesars Palace rotunda may be an afterthought at this point, it was once a grand entrance to the property. With it sitting around so much undeveloped land, what could Caesars be planning and should they keep this piece of Vegas history?

In other news the A's are for sale or at least a piece of them is. What is the team worth and will this ensure that they can build their ballpark on the Vegas Strip? We also discuss: casino bar light systems, the mainstream media fighting against Vegas prices, GVR's confusing upgrade offers, UNLV's hockey championship, how Rio fixed one of their big issues and why Las Vegas is one of the top pizza cities in the US.

• 0:00 March madness Vegas IV
• 0:58 Another mysterious monolith appears in Vegas
• 2:37 The death of free drinks at casino bars
• 4:45 Athletics for sale - $2 billion valuation?
• 6:55 Bringing some of the Trop into the new stadium?
• 7:23 A casino good samaritan!
• 8:23 UNLV hockey national champions!
• 9:32 Rio fixes player’s club line issues
• 11:15 Las Vegas one of the top pizza cities?
• 13:24 GVR’s very confusing hotel upcharges
• 16:03 Mainstream media finally covering Vegas cost blowback
• 19:00 Caesars Palace demolishing a piece of history
• 22:07 Mark Jackson’s recent favorite Vegas experiences

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This week we learned of yet another huge Strip hotel/casino proposal that is coming down the pike. This one is very close to the new A's stadium and has a chance of actually getting built, but what will it entail and how many proposed projects do we have now?

In other news we explore the once proposed 1,888 foot tower for the old Wet 'N Wild/LVXP site and how it would have changed the Vegas skyline forever. We also discuss: a casino smoke hack, Shawn's recent Wynn stay using the Wynn Slots app, a cocktail server tipping experiment, Caesars sportsbook's sad bathroom, one of the coolest comps we have seen and what it looked like when the VGK skated out on the home ice for the first time.

• 0:00 Casino smoke “hack”
• 0:56 Best casino comp ever?
• 2:38 Free stay via Wynn slots app
• 5:58 The big cocktail server tip experiment
• 8:43 Crazy blackjack hand - You know how it will end
• 9:55 The truth about the “all new” Rio Las Vegas?
• 14:08 Caesars sportsbook bathroom issues
• 14:56 Nostalgia alert - Video from first VGK home game
• 16:00 What could have been - 1,888 tower on Wet ’N Wild site
• 17:35 Yet another new Strip casino proposal
• 19:00 Will the Skyvue “smoke stacks” ever be torn down?
• 20:20 Bally’s or new affiliate tribes project - Which gets built first?

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Fremont Street is a love or hate thing for most Vegas visitors but we like it here! Shawn recently stayed at the Fremont Hotel and checked out the very impressive expansion at El Cortez. How do the rooms at Fremont match up, is El Cortez upping their game and why it really is so much fun to stay down on Fremont Street.

In other news the Sphere may not have caught the big whale they were hoping for. We also discuss: the Vegas beer couch, UNLV's money controversy, what pisses you off most about Vegas & why surge pricing may be hitting food venues on the Strip. $80 pizza?

• 0:00 The Vegas beer couch
• 0:47 Craziness at Circus Circus
• 1:44 No Harry Styles at the Sphere
• 3:24 UNLV’s big money controversy
• 5:31 The names of Vegas complainers
• 6:52 What pisses you off most about Las Vegas - Poll
• 7:50 Sahara raises resort fee - Notary services?
• 10:10 Pin Up Pizza’s INSANE $27 combo & $80 pies
• 12:29 El Cortez’s expansion is REALLY impressive
• 15:18 Fremont room review
• 16:56 Why Fremont Hotel’s location is really good
• 18:01 Why staying on Fremont Street is just so much fun

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This week Caesars made a surprise announcement that has many excited. After many years being named The Cromwell, their property at the corner of the Strip and Flamingo will transition into the Vanderpump Hotel. Caesars is expanding their partnership with Lisa Vanderpump, but what can we expect in 2026 when this hotel reemerges from its renovations.

In other news helicopter taxis are coming closer to reality in Las Vegas, but is it a good idea? We also discuss: 000 electronic roulette, Strip prices in 1952, the death of Vegas buffets including another big one, Shawn's favorite Fremont Street character, a crazy Palazzo lawsuit and what it is like to walk on the Vegas Strip for 24 hours straight.

• 0:00 “For Sale” Las Vegas 1952
• 0:48 Walking on the Strip for 24 hours straight
• 2:40 Casino Wizard 000 discovery
• 4:23 Vegas “Nachogate” 2.0
• 6:13 Palazzo negligence lawsuit
• 8:16 Follow up on best Vegas movies comments
• 10:02 Cosmo’s Rose. Rabbit. Lie. returns sort of
• 11:12 Vegas helicopter taxis closer to reality
• 13:18 Luxor’s buffet is closing
• 14:30 How many buffets are left on the Vegas Strip?
• 15:34 Shawn’s favorite Fremont Street character
• 16:31 Vanderpump Hotel is coming to the Strip
• 18:30 Is Vanderpump Hotel the best move from Caesars Entertainment in recent years?

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This week more mixed info came out of Las Vegas as the wider economy is in question. While we continue to see mixed news, Excalibur reportedly cut out a number of front line guest facing positions including front desk staff, bellman and valet. Is this the start of a rough period for Vegas and does this make sense.

In other news the future Las Vegas Athletics had a coming out party while revealing a new sponsorship deal and stadium renders. The new A's stadium look very nice, but what are the odds it gets built and are they missing anything with this new project? We also discuss: a downgraded happy hour, bad news about Vegas' best pizza, old Vegas filming locations and whether casino gift giveaways are evil.

• 0:00 “Up to date” Las Vegas filming locations map
• 0:42 Athletics Vegas “coming out” - New stadium renders released
• 2:00 Las Vegas sponsors the Athletics
• 4:10 The ultimate Las Vegas stadium “grifter”
• 6:14 5 movies to watch before your next Vegas trip
• 8:00 Other amazing Vegas movies to get you in the mood
• 9:00 William B Steakhouse 30% off happy hour + Palms happy hour downgraded
• 10:35 00 downgrades their “best in Vegas” pizza
• 12:30 Resorts World raises resort fee to $55
• 15:10 The casino gift giveaway debate
• 18:26 Harry Styles coming to the Sphere?
• 20:01 Huge cuts at Excalibur
• 22:05 Is Las Vegas really slowing down? - Anecdotal evidence & mixed info

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This week the long awaited Vegas F1 economic impact report came out and it was quite positive. We discuss the report, why we think it may not be accurate and what it means exactly. Plus will Vegas extend this race past 2025 and when does the F1 Grand Prix Plaza open to the public?

In other news the A's began taking deposits for season ticket interest. Does this mean their stadium is going to actually get built? We also discuss free drinks on sports bets, Vegas wind, Plaza's sexy new tables, Casino Monte is a go, MGM Rewards status match, the closing of a very exclusive lounge and how Bally's seems to be in a lot of trouble.

• 0:00 Vegas winds bring fun
• 0:31 A’s season ticket deposits now available
• 1:35 F1's 2024 economic impact is in
• 3:45 LVCVA wants to extend F1 past 2025
• 4:31 Grand Prix Plaza announces opening date
• 5:56 No free drinks with sports bets?
• 8:28 Plaza’s beautiful new blackjack tables
• 9:01 Penn & Teller’s Casino Monte officially debuts
• 9:38 Western Hotel on Fremont may be sold
• 11:55 MGM Rewards tier match offer returns
• 14:12 Craziest Vegas airplane video?
• 15:40 Westgate’s newest themed suite - Lucky bunny!
• 17:15 Penthouse Lounge at Mandalay Bay closing permanently
• 18:58 Bally’s earnings and stock - Big problems for Vegas casino?
• 20:15 Is the A’s stadium going to get built  

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This week Virgin finally released the details of their new Cherry Rewards program. While many recent Vegas loyalty program launches have been lackluster, this new program adds quite a bit of value and unique perks. Will it be successful in drawing people away from Strip casinos?

In other news Resorts World's parent company is changing CEOs at the same time Jim Murren is discussing his new advisory panel's hope to "save" the property. Will it work? We also discuss the new Vegas 747, Primm's future plans, Sphere's name, using secure casino PINs, Bacchanal changes, Alanis at the Colosseum and the end of Pawn Stars.

• 0:00 Decoding casino PINs via keyboard
• 0:31 Area 15's 747 drives through Vegas
• 1:45 Boring Company is expanding into Vegas housing
• 3:25 Vegas Sphere has a name!
• 4:07 Sphere Bankruptcy?
• 5:27 John Summit and EDM at the Sphere - Do they need a house DJ?
• 6:07 Las Vegas isn’t dying - Very positive January numbers
• 8:17 Bacchanal buffet cuts weekday brunch
• 8:52 Another new residency for Caesars Colosseum
• 9:59 Primm’s future redevelopment plan
• 11:40 Will Primm ever have 3 casinos again?
• 12:40 Resorts World reinvented - Jim Murren’s big plans
• 14:33 Redeveloping Resorts World’s Strip Frontage
• 16:05 Goodbye Pawn Stars - End of an era?
• 17:40 Virgin’s new Cherry Rewards details, tiers & benefits
• 18:55 Free cabanas, monthly dining credits, upgrades and more
• 20:55 Virgin status match coming soon?

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