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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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This week Caesars Entertainment released their earnings. While there wasn't a ton of interesting info in the earnings themselves, we dove into the call to see what guidance we can get for the future of Caesars and their Vegas properties. They continue to be positive about Vegas, but what has worked and what hasn't since Eldorado took over?

In other news MGM has settled their class action and you might be owed some money. We also discuss: Cadence Crossing the new casino coming, a way to get Caesars Diamond back, dystopian Las Vegas, our unique banking needs, an unhappy poker player and Virgin's new player's club coming in March.0:00 The “happy” gambler knocking over poker tables

• 0:50 Cadence Crossing (new Vegas casino) is coming
• 1:45 Is Dream Hotel starting construction again?
• 2:24 Penn & Teller’s Casino Monte is here
• 4:18 Las Vegas is the Happiest Place on Earth
• 5:40 MGM Class Action Settlement - Grab your money
• 7:15 How to get Caesars Diamond back
• 8:50 Big police updates - Drones & Cybertrucks
• 10:28 Red light cameras for Las Vegas?
• 11:32 1,692 spin bonus?
• 12:29 The unique bank demands of Las Vegas entertainers
• 13:20 The self exclusion problem - What happens to the money?
• 16:51 Virgin’s brand new player’s club - Cherry Rewards!
• 18:15 Takeaways from Caesars earnings call
• 19:08 Caesars’ focus on high limit slot rooms
• 20:08 How Flamingo’s Strip frontage is now “activated”

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This week we got some good news as a Las Vegas casino has reversed course and brought back 3:2 blackjack across all tables and bet levels. With the Palms making this move will it put pressure on the Strip casinos to do better or is this just a fluke?

In other news Steve Wynn's lawsuit is heading to the Supreme Court and we discuss why it is aiming to change everything about online discourse. We also discuss: the Golden Nugget presidential suite, free F1 simulators, the spiciest tacos in Vegas, all of Caesars' investment, $1M in handpays, a 7 hour check-in line at Resorts World and how Oak View Group is moving into Vegas ahead of their NBA arena bid.

• 0:00 The sad state of gambling today
• 0:32 Resorts World’s 7 hour check-in line?
• 2:22 Why staff cuts have hurt the Vegas check-in experience
• 3:13 A look at the Golden Nugget Presidential Suite
• 4:33 $1 million in handpays betting $2K per spin!
• 5:30 How casinos should share big wins on social media
• 6:01 Why Steve Wynn must lose
• 9:25 Caesars bullish on the future of Las Vegas - Huge investment?
• 11:50 Palms moves to 3:2 blackjack on all tables all day
• 14:19 The spiciest tacos in Vegas
• 15:35 BLVD free F1 simulators on the Strip
• 16:54 BLVD’s new giant sign - Blocking rooftop views?
• 17:25 Flamingo’s spa is no co-ed, clothing not optional
• 18:40 Oak View Group takes over big Raiders contract
• 19:36 The army that keeps Vegas safe and clean
• 22:05 Why the mornings in Vegas are magical

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This week we got word on a couple of anticipated openings in Las Vegas. Today the long anticipated Capital One Lounge is opening in Harry Reid International Airport. It is bringing a high quality lounge experience with some unique offerings to Vegas, but where can you find it? We also go over the opening date of Universal's Horror Unleashed including the steep ticket prices.

In other news prices are high in Las Vegas and people are complaining. We go over some of the most recent examples and wonder if the narrative of high Vegas prices is becoming mainstream. We also discuss: a new life for the monorail, sports book of yesteryear, outside food and drinks at Vegas hotels and the cosmofying of Fontainebleau.

• 0:00 The sports book of 20 years ago
• 1:34 Las Vegas Monorail will live longer
• 3:04 Pawn After Dark - A new podcast from the Pawn Stars
• 4:16 Zupas $16 Chocolate covered strawberries
• 5:25 Buddy’s $60 Caesars Palace pizza
• 6:18 Gordon Ramsay’s $34 idiot sandwich
• 6:46 New Caesars celebrity chef “foodie” tour
• 7:30 More Vegas price complaints on social media - Fair or foul?
• 8:34 101 games and $245 bonus. Good or disappointing?
• 9:54 M Resort’s new tower construction update
• 11:24 Universal Horror Unleashed opening date & ticket prices
• 13:36 Vegas hotels & outside food & drinks
• 15:00 Fontainebleau's big score
• 17:10 Capital One Lounge at Harry Reid Airport now open

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This week Wynn had their latest earnings call where they dove more into the future of the company. While we didn't get any announcements for their "Wynn West" land, the company talked about their Emirates, London and Thailand casinos plus why they won't build Wynn Las Vegas 2.0 when they build something new in the city.

In other news Fontainebleau has brought back their popular status match, but with some catches. It isn't as good as before, but should be worth doing for many. We also discuss the sad Caesars Palace garage, Primarily Prime Rib on Valentine's Day. the JW Marriott rooms, themed slot areas, split odds on blackjack and where you can experience a robot barista.

• 0:00 The Vegas scooter gangs are back!
• 0:40 Fontainebleau status match returns
• 1:53 Caesars Palace’s very sad parking garage
• 3:30 Split odds on blackjack at the same table?
• 5:03 Primarily Prime Rib impresses again
• 6:50 A look at the Slots A Fun tacos
• 8:00 Follow up on coins in casinos
• 8:48 Themed slot areas & Mark’s Hooters nostalgia
• 10:26 Robot Baristas have arrived in Vegas
• 12:13 Bringing drinks from one casino to the next - Is it wrong?
• 14:10 Diving into Wynn’s future from their earnings call
• 15:25 What will happen to Wynn West?
• 16:58 JW Marriott Las Vegas room review
• 18:23 Why JW Marriott is a true resort

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This week MGM realeased their earnings which includes a reduction in profit mostly due to F1, but other interesting takeaways as well. MGM discussed their successful Marriott partnership, the timeline for their Osaka casino and what they see the future of F1 being in Las Vegas. Plus how you can score an MGM Grand renovated room right now.

In other news Las Vegas ended its 214 day streak of no rain. With snow now in the mountains all is right with the world. We also discuss: Flamingo's new Go Pool, Netflix Bites opening at MGM Grand, increased poker rakes, Westgate's new paid parking, Aces cheerleader auditions, UFOs over the city and the Backstreet Boys at the Spere.

• 0:00 Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas
• 0:36 UFOs over Las Vegas?
• 1:19 Las Vegas ends 214 day rainless streak - (And snow!)
• 2:28 Westgate starts paid parking scheme
• 4:13 Top Music Venues in the U.S. including 3 in Las Vegas
• 5:15 MGM raises their poker rake
• 7:15 Coins in a casino!
• 8:39 New Flamingo pool unveiled - Beautiful, but different
• 10:32 Netflix Bites is open at MGM Grand
• 12:14 Las Vegas High Rollers auditions
• 13:30 Backstreet Boys at the Sphere
• 15:30 Diving into the MGM earnings call - Less profit
• 16:30 MGM Marriott update & Osaka groundbreaking
• 17:40 MGM Grand renovation update - Rooms available now!
• 18:36 Hornbuckle & MGM on the future of Vegas F1 after 2025

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This week we break down the 2024 gaming numbers to see where casinos are doing well in Nevada and where they are struggling. With over $4 billion in comps given in 2024 the casinos are brining in more revenue than ever, but the data shows a significant change in profit margins. Is it even possible for Vegas to be a budget destination anymore?

In other news a new casino world record has been set. Would you visit 110 casinos in 24 hours? We also discuss: Rampart casino and buffet, Punk Rock Bowling, Magic of Asia food festival, Badlands golf course debacle, Hard Rock construction, Wynn Al Marjah and throwing the dice at a stick man.

• 0:00 Throwing dice at the stick man
• 0:37 Very soft Super Bowl in Las Vegas
• 2:00 South Point’s amazing Super Bowl food specials
• 2:42 Wynn Al Marjah completes financing & construction update
• 4:18 New casino world record set
• 6:06 Our apologies to Californians
• 7:02 Magic of Asia food fest coming to Downtown
• 8:32 Punk Rock Bowling music festival
• 10:09 Shawn’s “Major” Rampart casino experience
• 12:26 Rampart Casino late night specials & weekend brunch buffet
• 15:15 Las Vegas’ huge cutbacks to pay for Badlands debacle
• 17:02 Mirage construction update - Guitar Tower foundation
• 18:01 Las Vegas struggling to make a profit?
• 19:38 Is the new union contract hurting Las Vegas profits?
• 21:23 Bubble craps going viral?

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This week we discuss the prevalence of Vegas social media influencers and the lack of disclosure on their content. Recently a discussion happened that revealed some of the most popular influencers are being paid as marketing promoters for Vegas brands, but aren't disclosing it. Is this just part of the game in 2025 or should they do better?

In other news Rio's top gaming executive is out. We also discuss: Cashman Field's auction, the Mar A Lago of Vegas, movement on the A's stadium, Voodoo Lounge, a new airport lounge coming to LAS, Caesars price gouging, a scary power outage, Durango's phase 2 construction, new home price records and the Bighorn Sheep in Boulder City.

• 0:00 Bighorn Sheep & sunny weather in Southern Nevada
• 0:49 Power outages at Cosmo & airport - Stuck in elevators!
• 2:23 Mar-A-Lago of Las Vegas is for sale
• 3:55 Cashman Field going up for auction again
• 5:26 Capital One Lounge opening at Harry Reid Airport
• 6:55  Vegas price gouging reaches new levels
• 8:59 Caesars Diamond Plus drinks & Starbucks no more?
• 9:56 A look at the reopened Voodoo Lounge at Rio
• 12:03 Rio’s head gaming officer Kevin Sweet is out
• 13:12 A’s file Land Use Permit for ballpark - When will construction start?
• 14:39 Southern Nevada’s median home price reaches a new record
• 15:45 Durango phase 2 construction update
• 16:27 Caesars Colosseum’s new residency - Kelly Clarkson
• 17:37 The Vegas influencer trap & lack of disclosure
• 20:20 Local media vs. influencers & disclosure of free stuff/paid ads
• 22:12 Why this type of content ruins people’s expectations

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