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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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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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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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This week the two newest casinos on the Vegas Strip were in the news. Resorts World partnered with Zoox to bring more robotaxis to the Strip while eliminating paid parking...sort of. Fontainebleau went ahead with their dealer layoffs and announced the opening date and prices for their Tom Brady driven sports museum named Hall of Excellence. What will the Summer have in store for these properties?

In other news the April visitor numbers looked very mixed, but what is the overall picture and is it really bad? With Vegas struggling a number of deals are beginning to surface including an amazing Guy Fieri AYCE special, free parking at Resorts World and a Summer all-inclusive package at Plaza. We also discuss: Brian Christopher out at Plaza, taking a million dollar jackpot in cash, Primm is full, Flamingo continues to mess up check-in and we remember when Las Vegas was advertised as "The World's Best Vacation Value".

Episode Guide

• 0:29 April visitor stats & airport numbers - Is it really bad?
• 2:13 Will the Southwest changes cause problems for Vegas?
• 4:03 Las Vegas “The World’s Best Vacation Value”
• 5:39 Flamingo’s crazy early check-in fee & the repercussions
• 8:30 An amazing Vegas AYCE deal!
• 9:59 Plaza’s summer all-inclusive deal
• 11:56 Brian Christopher out at Plaza
• 13:19 Fixing Plaza’s non smoking casino & Sand Dollar
• 15:26 Fontainebleau’s Hall of Excellence opening - $$$
• 16:55 Million dollar Vegas jackpot paid in all cash
• 17:55 $250 spins - Is a million dollars enough?
• 19:48 Fontainebleau’s dealer layoffs
• 20:25 Resorts World partners with Zoox
• 21:32 Resorts World brings free parking back…sort of
• 23:13 Which garage to park in at Resorts World

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This week the American Music Awards held at Fontainebleau put Vegas on display to the world. Many of the city's residency artists performed and the show was a success. Also coming out of the AMAs was a new residency announcement. JLo is coming to Vegas again, but does Vegas want her?

In other news MGM created controversy again with their split room service fees. Are these changes unexpected and why is room service not what it was? We also discuss Wynn's glass pool fiasco, April's somewhat positive gaming numbers, Vegas airport lounge crowding and why the movie studios tax credit bill may be in trouble.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Living life at Four Seasons Vegas
• 0:41 Vegas airport lounge crowding
• 1:48 Wynn’s drained pool - Glass!
• 3:00 American Music Awards postmortem - Vegas galore
• 3:59 JLo Caesars Colosseum Residency
• 5:35 MGM’s room service controversy - More ridiculous fees?
• 8:33 Getting stuck in Vegas elevators
• 10:03 Is the movie studio tax credit bill worth it for Nevada?
• 11:52 Fremont Street parking - What is the best option?
• 13:24 What makes you a true Vegas local?
• 15:52 Nevada gaming April numbers - Not too bad?
• 17:30 Are gaming executives happy with these gaming numbers?

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This week Fontainebleau continued its run in the news as its President Maurice Wooden was able to secure his gaming license. During his hearing it leaked that Fontainebleau is possibly under investigation for violating AML policies. While the license is good news for the property, the revelation of an investigation leaves a murky future.

In other news Paramount announced an immersive Top Gun Experience coming to Las Vegas in 2028. With simulators and the bar recreated from the movies, will it be successful on a plot of land near Strat? In other #news we discuss Circa's insane new Grandissimo contest, the failed Grandissimo casino, a closure coming to W Las Vegas, Caesars targeting Canadian customers, Flamingo's Go pool full of people, a new alien museum in Southern Nevada and what is good and bad about Fontainebleau's food hall.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Flamingo’s Go Pool is FULL of people!
• 0:31 Circa’s new insane “Grandissimo” football contest
• 2:36 Why does Circa host these no-rake football contests
• 3:18 Behind Jay Sarno’s Grandissimo failed Vegas project
• 5:25 Why Circa’s nods to Vegas history are a win
• 6:18 Caesars going after Canadian customers - 1:1?
• 7:42 Top Gun Experience coming to Las Vegas
• 8:58 Top Gun’s bar could be a Vegas gamechanger
• 10:49 Knights Guard tryouts coming
• 12:25 Rivea closing at W Las Vegas (former Delano)
• 13:25 Fontainebleau’s food court - A look at the value vs. quality
• 15:30 New alien museum open in Las Vegas area
• 16:35 Fontainebleau “under investigation”
• 18:35 Why are the newest Vegas casinos struggling with regulators?

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This week social media was abuzz with reports of more layoffs for Fontainebleau including the reduction of hours. The big question looms as to whether this property will be able to find its footing and whether or not new ownership will be needed. Who could possibly take over and why isn't Fontainebleau catching on.

In other news the next step in Las Vegas' new commercial airport is happening. We are still a long way from having a new airport in Ivanpah, but things are on track. In other #news Flamingo's renovated pool is now open, Caesars is paying their employees to sell credit cards, Holstein's is reopening, Wynn gave up on a new casino, Rio is charging resort fees up front, Primm is still a mess and are free Vegas drinks a trap?

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The Strip walking fallacy
  
• 0:59 Next step in Las Vegas’ 2nd major airport
  
• 2:04 Rio charging resort fees up front on comps
  
• 3:55 A new Las Vegas “restaurant fee”?
  
• 5:15 Wynn gives up on New York casino - Cancels Hudson Yards project
  
• 6:25 Caesars front desk commissions on credit card sales
  
• 8:55 Holstein’s (former Cosmo burger spot) opening in Arts District May 26
  
• 9:38 Flamingo’s Go Pool is now finally open
  
• 10:08 When Vegas inflation isn’t too bad!
  
• 11:10 Vegas that never was - Fremont Street canals
  
• 13:00 Why you shouldn’t get free drinks in Vegas casinos
  
• 14:30 Will Vegas free drinks ever go away like free parking?
  
• 15:37 More turnover and problems for Primm casinos
  
• 17:11 More trouble at Fontainebleau - Layoff rumors, potential lawsuit
  
• 19:25 Will Fontainebleau Las be sold and can it be turned around?

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This week EDC blew into town with high winds, traffic, a good time and insane prices. On this show we share some behind the scenes about what is costs the EDC food vendors plus the absolutely INSANE prices and packages available to VIP guests.

In other news two prominent Vegas venues are for sale with gaming licenses. Gold Spike hasn't had a casino for awhile, but with new owners it could gain new life. In other #news I-15 is fully open after years of Dropicana, Binion's burger isn't cheap, Vegas might hate Katy Perry, Rio is good and bad again plus why Wynn is paying a $5.5 million fine to the Gaming Control Board.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Wind in Vegas - Hard Rock’s out of control crane!
• 0:27 Club Platinum - Unique property for sale with licenses galore
• 2:28 Gold Spike for sale - Buy your own downtown hotel/casino
• 5:13 LVCVA’s taglines over the years
• 6:50 I-15 fully open after Dropicana draws down
• 7:54 A Vegas inflation shock
• 9:34 More trash in Rio rooms
• 10:25 Rio explains pay tables, video poker payouts
• 11:25 Las Vegas Belly Busters weekend & buffet themed merch
• 12:35 Jardin’s fancy red velvet pancakes
• 13:27 Mijo’s Diablo Skull en Fuego
• 14:46 Does Las Vegas hate Katy Perry?
• 17:04 EDC recap - Wind and insane prices
• 19:58 Wynn’s massive gaming fine - $5.5 million?

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