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Episode Description

This week Fontainebleau Las Vegas continued with their efforts to attract more guests by going all-in on locals. Previously they revamped their rewards program and added other kickers like slot tournaments, but now they have added a ton more. Locals can get free parking, 20% off food, $125 rooms and more. But is the free parking love spreading to other guests as well?

In other news Caesars giant new stripside club is progressing, but does it change the feel of the property? We also discuss: the great Guy Fieri tequila heist, fall room rates, MGM's downgrade of Cosmo's signature drink, saving the Desperado roller coaster, Universal on Groupon and why White Whale sounds like a cool bar, but we don't know what it will look like.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Guy Fieri’s tequila tragedy
• 0:32 Room rates down? Analyst breaks down fall Vegas recovery
• 2:34 Construction update on Caesars’ new stripside day club
• 4:00 What will happen to Caesars rotunda?
• 4:49 Green Valley Grocery sold - Local success story?
• 6:27 White Whale opening soon - Downtown Cocktail Room replacement
• 8:23 Las Vegas bedbug problem?
• 11:11 Universal Horror Unleashed on Groupon
• 12:48 Mob Museum and Slotzilla combo ticket
• 13:53 Saving the world famous Desperado roller coaster?
• 16:07 MGM downgrades Cosmo’s signature drink
• 18:09 Fontainebleau goes all-in on locals
• 20:21 $125 per night and free parking - Is Fontainebleau doing enough?

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Episode Description

This week Bellagio's long anticipated yacht arrived on the famous lagoon outside of the casino. While the $3 million vessel is quite fancy and nice, some argue that it isn't a yacht. Who exactly is this new ride for and is it a good investment at a time where some of MGM's properties are struggling? And what is it like to captain such a vessel?

In other news October room rates are still looking soft, so is the fall recovery happening or are we still in for more pain? We also discuss: $3 craps at Rio, a big executive shakeup rumor, Bellagio's new yacht, cost overruns for the Brightline train, Paul Mccartney, Taylor Swift's door and another $20 AYCE brunch special.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Paul McCartney visits Vegas
• 0:29 Taylor Swift’s Vegas orange door
• 1:24 Brightline train’s cost skyrockets
• 3:48 Guy Fieri $20 brunch spread further
• 4:57 Tunnel of Terror coming to Vegas
• 6:00 Whiskey Pete’s Ghost Tours
• 8:00 Rio’s $3 craps & stadium baccarat
• 9:59 Bellagio’s “yacht” has finally arrived
• 11:48 Katz’ deli coming to Vegas…sort of
• 13:34 Neon City Festival lineup announced
• 14:42 What is happening with Plaza fireworks?
• 17:07 Rumor - Is Jonathan Jossel leaving Plaza for Fontainebleau?
• 18:30 Do Vegas casinos need more “faces of their brand”?

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Episode Description

This week the Vegas visitor numbers for August, 2025 were released and they continue to tell a story of a struggling industry. While visitors and rates were down by a noticeable amount, there was a bright spot with gaming revenue increasing once again. What is causing this disconnect and how can Vegas defeat the struggling narrative.

In other #news the Las Vegas police took delivery of their first cybertruck, but it comes with some other concerns. We also discuss: October 1 anniversary, restored Dunes sign lit, a crazy parlay loss, Excalibur's tiki bar, Atomic Golf's expanded all-inclusive deal, Reno's cool new stadium and why Desert Kingdom may be the coolest Vegas project that was never built.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The guy and the gal in a casino
• 0:32 The polarizing Bally’s/A’s concept art
• 3:36 Vegas police cybertrucks arrive + privacy concerns?
• 5:31 October 1 anniversary & strange Mandalay Bay story
• 7:17 Desert Kingdom - Coolest Vegas project that never was?
• 9:13 The restored Dunes sign is lit at Neon Museum
• 9:47 Crazy parlay loss & ties in football contests
• 11:37 Atomic Golf all-inclusive deal expands
• 12:29 Pin Up Pizza $9.99 special
• 13:17 Medieval tiki bar coming to Excalibur
• 14:30 Grand Sierra’s $1B expansion & new arena
• 16:50 August, 2025 numbers - Less visitors more gaming revenue
• 18:27 Will Vegas ever defeat the “empty” narrative
• 19:40 Running Rich Grand Prix - Fun skill based driving slot

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