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Episode Description

This week the gambling tax battle continued as the new rules were passed and lawmakers are trying to reverse the decision. What changes are needed in the gambling sphere and will the recent tax deduction changes be reversed plus what else should Congress "fix" about gambling rules?

In other #news Bellagio announced a new flagship restaurant to replace Picasso. It comes from a familiar name but will also feature a new boat dock and 33 foot yacht out on the fountains! We also discuss: 80s Wet N Wild, scooters on the Strip, Circus Circus 50% off offers, 4 Queen social media at it again, Nicco's insane 18 layer chocolate cake and how MGM may soon be automating baggage services.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Scooters return to the Vegas Strip
• 0:28 Bellagio’s new yacht and iconic restaurant
• 2:59 Wet ’N Wild was so 80s good
• 4:16 Haunted Luxor ride?
• 5:22 Circus Circus 50% off offers
• 7:36 Aviators incredible new Nevada hat
• 9:18 4 Queens / Binion’s social media does it again
• 10:48 Groupon Vegas City Pass deal - Is it worth doing?
• 12:45 Nicco’s insane 18 layer chocolate cake - Only $12?
• 14:02 More robots? Automated baggage coming to Vegas Strip
• 16:02 Fair Bet Act trying to reverse new tax rules
• 17:30 Raising the gambling handpay threshold?
• 18:45 Credit cards and casinos don’t mix

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This week Caesars was in the news with the sudden cancelation of Kelly Clarkson's opening residency shows. A lot of conspiracies surfaced, but it seems like she'll be back soon. We also discuss Caesars cutbacks when it comes to free drinks and a clever solution they came to with their half glass showers at Flamingo.

In other news 4th of July went off without a hitch in Las Vegas with fireworks shows happened across town. We also discuss: another stupid Vegas fee, a blockbuster slot manufacturer purchase, a possible Venetian credit card, Cromwell's fire, Top 50 pizza and how the F1 movie ties into Las Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 A “fun” night at Aria
  
• 0:55 4th of July Vegas style
  
• 2:23 Fire at Cromwell
  
• 4:13 Another stupid Vegas fee
  
• 6:02 F1 the movie & Las Vegas
  
• 8:00 Top 50 USA Pizza - 2 Vegas spots make the list
  
• 9:55 Venetian launching a new credit card?
  
• 11:11 Apollo buys IGT & Everi - Slot equipment consolidation
  
• 13:17 Flamingo’s “new” shower solution
  
• 15:00 Caesars cutting back free drink benefits even more
  
• 17:15 Kelly Clarkson cancels residency last minute
  
• 19:25 Kelly Clarkston

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Episode Description

This week we got news that another Vegas area casino is closing. Following the closure of Whiskey Pete's last year, it has been announced that the iconic Buffalo Bill's in Primm will be closing this weekend. What does this mean for the rides and Primm. Can anything be done to save this once vibrant area?

In other news gambling tax laws have changed and it isn't making a lot of people happy. We also discuss: Resorts World's viral social media battle, an insane wind storm that hit Vegas, how to score $50 Cirque tickets, Flamingo's weird bathrooms, Rio's new tier match, Rio Rita and the gambling monk.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The Vegas gambling monk
• 0:29 Insane winds & storm strikes Vegas
• 2:13 Rio’s new tier match is here & meet Rio Rita!
• 3:57 Vegas WTF - Man riding on the back of the bus
• 4:32 Vegas WTF - Flamingo’s unique urinal
• 5:05 New gambling tax laws are bad for many
• 8:04 $50 Cirque Vegas ticket sale
• 9:22 What free Vegas attraction will get cut next?
• 11:04 Red Rock vs. Resorts World viral social media battle
• 13:57 Buffalo Bill’s casino is closing
• 16:22 What are the odds that Primm survives the next 5-10 years?
• 17:50 How Primm can be saved

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