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This week while we await the official June numbers, some information is leaking out that backs up the rough summer Vegas is having. With enthusiasm for Vegas fading, how bad are June's numbers going to be and what data do we have to support the rest of the summer. And why does at 28% drop in one metric mean very bad things if it holds up.

In other news Def Leppard announced a new residency at the Colosseum. We also discuss: 20 classic Vegas restaurants, Sahara's all-in hotel deal, mystery roulette at the Palms, deep diving Caesars new credit card, why Fertitta doesn't want to compete with Wynn, Smelly Cat Karaoke and how MGM has brought back some water.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 MGM brings water back
• 0:43 Def Leppard announces Caesars Palace residency
• 2:18 Diving deeper into Caesars new Prestige Visa
• 3:38 Who should get the Caesars Prestige Visa?
• 4:48 Cash advances and the Caesars Sportsbook for earning status?
• 5:40 Tilman Fertitta doesn’t want to compete with Wynn
• 8:33 20 Classic restaurants in Las Vegas
• 10:48 Smelly Cat Karaoke at Grand Bazaar Shops
• 12:05 Palms introduces Mystery Card Roulette
• 14:02 125 spins at $1K per spin - Losing $100K in 10 minutes
• 15:35 Lexi Hotel is struggling badly
• 17:07 Sahara’s all-in $69 rates and no resort fees
• 18:55 Strip enthusiasm “low”
• 20:00 Vegas visitor stats crashing?
• 22:00 Corrections needed in Vegas?

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This week experts debated the change of the slot handpay threshold with some still saying it isn't happening, but most agreeing that it is. What do we know and when will these changes take place. Is this enough or should it be raised even further?

In other news Amex has announced a new type of lounge and it is coming first to LAS. We also discuss: a NV gaming operator bankruptcy, a crazy Bellagio bachelor party gone wrong, bye golf hello houses, over the top garlic rolls, saving on Vegas trips, Blue Martini's closure, Strat's roller coaster and how you can cruise the Strip for free in a robotaxi.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 A new winning slot playing strategy
• 0:34 Bachelor Party gone wrong at Bellagio - Banned for life?
• 1:59 Great videos on saving on Vegas rooms, shows, food and more
• 3:09 Goodbye golf - Huge new development coming to Downtown Vegas
• 4:55 Nevada gaming operator files bankruptcy
• 6:41 The most painful hand of blackjack
• 7:55 $.99 over the top garlic rolls in Vegas
• 9:14 The IRS handpay threshold may have changed after all
• 11:32 Another example of Vegas fees and misleading bills
• 13:31 Cool history of the original Vegas High Roller
• 15:10 Strat’s early problems and why High Roller went away
• 17:10 Blue Martini moving - New 3 story Strip flagship?
• 18:52 Amex announces new “Sidecar” lounge concept for LAS
• 20:31 Cruise the Strip in a free robotax

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This week Caesars Entertainment launched their long rumored premium credit card offering. The new Caesars Prestige Visa comes with a ton of perks and ways to spend towards status, but with a $149 annual fee will it be worth getting? What other benefits are they including?

In other news this was the week of Vegas misinformation. Two false stories spread across the internet including one that mentioned UNO table games and another that discussed the handpay threshold. We'll let you know what is true and what isn't plus what other board games will be coming to casinos. We also discuss: Cosmo's camera mystery, M Resort's renovations, free pools in Vegas and the new $8B property from Las Vegas Sands.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Relaxing in Caesars bathtub
• 0:33 The week of Vegas misinformation - Uno casino games?
• 1:50 Several Mattel board games coming to casinos
• 3:35 Which pools are free to the public in Las Vegas?
• 4:58 The Hangover Experience coming to Vegas?
• 7:07 Did the slot handpay threshold change?
• 8:46 Cosmo’s mysterious mound of cameras
• 10:08 Circus Circus tram installation 1981
• 10:48 Las Vegas Sands $8B new property
• 13:37 Vegas is the best city in the US for recreation
• 14:44 Update on South Strip Cosmo clone
• 16:07 M Resort completes casino renovations
• 18:51 Caesars launches new premium credit card
• 20:40 How generous is Caesars new credit card?

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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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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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This week the numbers came in for May, 2025 and they are pretty bad. With the exception of a few bright spots, the visitor numbers were down, gaming was under pressure and room rates were down as well. Are international tourists staying away and how will Vegas recover through the Summer. Is this just the beginning of the really bad numbers?

In other news someone spotted a crack at the Strat, but it has been there for years so don't worry! We also cover the destruction of a famous neon sign, some cool free things you can do in Vegas this July, how Resorts World didn't want to comp a player, what they are planning to build in NYC and how Luxor continues to hide its theming in plain sight.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Crack at the Strat
• 0:35 F1 Grand Prix Plaza simulators free for July
• 1:30 Play Playground free admission for July 4th weekend
• 2:39 Order anything at Wynn’s Mizumi?
• 4:05 Crazy Girls have arrived in Downtown Las Vegas
• 5:02 Update on Battista’s and Stage Door casino renovations
• 6:57 Luxor history in plain sight
• 8:05 Historic Laughing Jackalope neon sign is no more
• 9:28 Resorts World no comp on $25K hands?
• 11:22 Resorts World NYC & their massive proposed expansion
• 14:35 Vegas May visitor numbers - Things are bad
• 16:48 Will Vegas suffer under the new economic realities?
• 17:29 International visitors are staying away from Vegas
• 19:18 What do these bad numbers say about the summer and the future of Vegas?

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This week news broke that Hard Rock has changed some aspects of the guitar tower. With more rooms and a reduction of spa space, does this mean they are cutting back or have plans just changed? Plus find out what is growing under the new plans and what the new Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction looks like now.

In other #news Vegas is slow this summer so we take a look at rates at the same time people are discussing what the city can do to draw tourists back. We also discuss: Elaine Wynn's condo, Virgin's two story Garden Villa, hot dog inflation at Casino Royale, the A's groundbreaking ceremony, denying payment because of a player's card and where you can soon eat NYC's oldest dim sum in Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas hotdog inflation
• 0:35 A’s “groundbreaking” ceremony & doubts created
• 2:31 BLVD update - Vast improvement over what came before
• 4:02 Eataly’s new entrance is now open
• 4:40 What can Vegas do to instantly attract more tourists?
• 8:01 A look inside Elaine Wynn’s condo - Now for sale
• 9:22 Virgin’s two story Grand Villa
• 11:27 The next Vegas pedestrian bridge
• 12:35 A look at Vegas Summer room rates
• 15:32 Denying jackpots based on the players card?
• 17:10 NYC’s oldest dim sum is coming to Vegas
• 19:09 Mirage Guitar Update - Cutbacks or “refined” planning?
• 21:21 Guitar construction update & debating views

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