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This week the last of the F1 deconstruction took place as we settled into the holiday season. We'll take you down to the Strip to see some of the updates including the new speakeasy at Caesars, the Hard Rock trash situation, different holiday displays and the Bellagio Fountains in all of their glory.

In other news the Safe Bet Act is being discussed in congress, but will it backfire? We also discuss Virgin's move towards integration, MGM's unique employee gift, how the Raiders are struggling, Sahara's old poker room, Caesars' new carpet, Scott Sibella getting the boot and Treasure Island's shiny brand new player's club.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Dressing up as Elvis for the holidays
• 0:42 Treasure Island’s new players club
• 3:28 Virgin moving forward with integration plan
• 5:32 Will the Safe Bet Act backfire?
• 7:49 Should the federal government regulate sports gambling?
• 9:35 Scott Sibella loses his gaming license
• 11:39 Holiday displays on the Strip
• 12:40 The Strip feels like the Strip again!
• 13:48 MGM Grand’s “unique” employee holiday gift
• 14:44 Sahara’s old poker room is now converted
• 15:21 Caspian’s Rock & Roe opens at Ceasars Palace
• 16:40 Caesars’ new high limit and amazing carpet
• 17:30 Raiders experience & struggling attendance?
• 19:55 Whiskey Pete’s officially closes
• 21:48 What is the future of Primm?

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This week a number of shifts have happened in Las Vegas. To start, Delano officially became the W Las Vegas even if it will take years for the renovations to complete. We also saw a new penthouse at Resorts World and Hyatt's bombshell return to the Strip. They are partnering with Venetian/Palazzo, but is this a good fit?

In other news the FTC has enacted sweeping new rules for disclosure of concert junk fees and hotel resort fees. It's about time! We also discuss the new Caesars property, old school crazy slots, UNLV's epic season, another new Vegas sports team, Horseshoe's penthouse and giving sports parlays as Christmas gifts.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 MGM Grand turns 31
• 0:36 Delano officially becomes The W
• 1:36 Big and fast casino renovations at The D
• 3:28 Update on Harmon Corner expansion - Less trees!
• 5:16 Las Vegas Bighorns - Another pro sports team
• 6:28 UNLV Football’s record season ends with a bowl win
• 7:23 Parlays as a Christmas/wedding gift?
• 9:57 Inside Resorts World’s new Villa 66
• 11:36 Scoring an upgrade on Horseshoe’s Penthouse Suite
• 13:46 Shake Your Booty slot machine
• 15:05 Caesars Virginia now open
• 16:19 Hyatt returns to the Las Vegas Strip
• 18:02 How will the Hyatt/Venetian partnership work?
• 19:08 FTC’s HUGE new “junk fees” disclosure rule - Resort fees & concerts

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This week we got word of another Vegas area casino closing. Primm has long struggled with three casinos that have seen much better days. For years the area has struggled but this week we got word that the oldest casino may be closing for good. Along with the closure comes other shakeups. The big question is whether any of the casinos in this area can survive. What will it look like it five years?

In other news Fontainebleau Las Vegas turned one year old this week. After sitting abandoned for over a decade the property has had mixed results, but it brings a uniqueness to the Strip. What does it need to be successful? We also discuss the Resorts World cowboys, crazy room noise at MGM Grand, the King David Hotel, depositing casino cash to your bank via ATM, F1 removal, the holidays Sphere style and how Las Vegas has become the most exciting sports town.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Resorts World “Cowboys”
• 0:42 Crazy room noises at MGM Grand
• 2:12 Rage against the Mirage
• 2:35 Another Vegas area casino is closing
• 4:05 How can they turn Primm around?
• 5:35 UNLV’s big name head coach
• 6:41 Las Vegas the most exciting sports town
• 7:58 Messi coming to play soccer in Las Vegas
• 8:57 Update on the King David Hotel project on TI site
• 11:30 Holiday spirit Sphere style
• 12:33 Depositing money to your bank from a casino ATM
• 14:03 Casino money strategies & ATM fee reimbursements
• 15:53 Vegas can’t pay for its freeways
• 17:28 F1 removal follow up - Flamingo bridge finally being removed
• 18:27 How much money for a 3 day Vegas trip?
• 20:25 Doing Vegas on a budget - Is it fun
• 21:42 Fontainebleau Las Vegas turns 1
• 23:48 Struggles on the North Strip - What’s the future for Fontainebleau

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