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Episode Description

This week Wynn's largest single shareholder Tilman Fertitta expressed his displeasure with the company even though he has nothing to do with operations. Fertitta used to run rival Golden Nugget, but now is the U.S. ambassador to Italy. He can't be involved with his companies but that didn't stop him from sharing harsh criticism of Wynn including the culture following recent fines.

In other news one of the quirkiest Vegas icons is coming back. After leaving Riviera over a decade ago, the Crazy Girls statue moved to Planet Hollywood but it has been MIA for years. Where will it end up? We also discuss Laughlin vs. Vegas, clean air sensors spreading in Vegas hotel rooms, where you can get pastaRamen, MGM's enhanced cruise benefits, Dive and what Venetian's CEO says about this summer and charging you more.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Bad decision in Laughlin
• 0:40 Tilman Fertitta isn’t happy with Wynn
• 2:27 Crazy Vegas restaurant Dive would have been 30
• 4:26 Venetian opens new Via Via food hall
• 5:53 pastaRamen popup at Resorts World
• 7:05 MGM enhances Royal Caribbean partnership - points earnings, more benefits…
• 8:52 Laughlin visitor survey - How does it compare to Vegas?
• 10:45 Is Laughlin relying on Vegas scraps?
• 11:25 Clean air sensors spreading in Vegas
• 13:35 Crazy Girls are coming back to Vegas!
• 16:02 Takeaways from Venetian CEO interview - Renovations, the future, rewards and more
• 18:32 Has Apollo hurt or helped the Venetian?
• 20:07 Is Venetian a world class integrated resort?

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Episode Description

This week Fontainebleau announced huge enhancements to their rewards program in order to try to draw in more guests. They are claiming the new Fontainebleau Rewards is the most generous loyalty program on the Strip, but is it too little too late and can they find a customer base with this new generosity.

In other news Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio is getting a $3 million renovation, a new name and a familiar chef. We also discuss: The return of Wrestlemania, the Enhanced Games, gorillas spreading to the Strip, a Vegas mayo marriage, Strat's summer of value, 50% off food deals, Hollywood 2.0 dying and the ultimate Vegas Uber airport hack.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Fremont gorillas move to the Strip
• 1:14 Wrestlemania is returning to Vegas in 2026
• 2:51 Hollywood 2.0 in Vegas is dead…for now?
• 4:17 Ellis Island 50% off during construction
• 5:30 50% off Superfrico pizza this summer
• 6:10 Pin Up Pizza’s $5.99 slice but is this a deal?
• 7:39 The “Enhanced Games” coming to Vegas
• 9:33 Strat’s “Summer of Value”
• 11:16 Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio is being reborn
• 12:55 Get married by the Helman’s Mayonnaise Mascot
• 13:46 Sphere Entertainment officially moves to Nevada
• 14:32 The ultimate Vegas Uber airport hack?
• 16:06 Sands or Aladdin coming back? Which brands should return to Vegas?
• 18:57 The “all new” Fontainebleau Rewards
• 19:52 Comparing Fontainebleau Rewards to other Strip programs
• 21:00 8% slot hold for Strip slots?

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Episode Description

This week a bill passed that paves the way for the most exclusive spaces in Las Vegas to be opened to the public. Previously private gaming salons were reserved for whales, but casinos will now be able to change the rules to open them up to more gamblers. What will happen once the peons are allowed in?

In other news a new Vegas robot may soon be selling you tickets! We also discuss: the luckiest casinos in the US, Caesars suites in the 1970s vs today, another Vegas freeway project beginning, Bellagio's Summer Conservatory, Battista's literal hole in the wall, Carversteak's yummy looking new burger and how Las Vegas imagery changes so quickly.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 1991 Vegas Strip icons
• 1:04 The luckiest casino in the US?
• 2:38 Another Vegas robot - Tickets?
• 3:23 Odds getting worse for electronic table games?
• 5:34 Another 3 year Vegas freeway project begins!
• 7:05 Bellagio’s Summer Conservatory display is here
• 8:20 Battista’s Hole in the Wall suddenly closes for renovations
• 9:50 Caesars suite 1970s vs today
• 10:58 Carversteak’s new steak & egg burger looks delicious
• 12:10 Private gaming salons are now open to all!
• 13:15 Robots & outtakes!

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