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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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This week we learned a lot more about how the growing Vegas Loop plans to connect to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport. With a land acquisition and some plans, Vegas Loop could connect to a transport hub, but will it require extra shuttles and is the solution good enough in the end? Plus how is Vegas airport these days given the slowing visitor numbers.

In other news Resorts World is still pursuing an NBA arena. Is that the best possible location for a new basketball team in Vegas? We also discuss Aria's viral $26 water, Circus Circus' $51 resort fee, singing TSA agents, Vegas housing being soft, the death of the big casino wheel, Dolly Parton's new residency and what to do if a casino asks for your bank account.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Singing Vegas airport TSA agents
• 0:47 Stunning realization at LAS airport
• 1:57 Aria’s $26 minibar water goes viral
• 3:46 Resorts World eliminates resort fees this Summer
• 5:44 Showing a bank statement at a casino?
• 8:19 Vegas housing inventory booming
• 10:40 Circus Circus’ $51 resort fee
• 12:10 Adventuredome family pack - 4 free kids tickets with 1 adult
• 13:53 How Vegas Loop will get to the airport & new transit center
• 15:57 Is free parking the most overrated Vegas perk?
• 18:23 The death of the big casino wheel
• 19:30 Resorts World looking to build NBA arena
• 21:05 Why a Resorts World arena would have the best location in Vegas
• 22:53 Dolly Parton is coming to Las Vegas - New residency announced

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This week the news of a slow Vegas summer continues as Caesars put tons of their shows and experiences on sale and Strat launched an innovative new rewards program. With other sales continuing to materialize by the day, will it just be the Summer or are tough times ahead beyond that. We also discuss why you should take advantage of these deals while you can!

In other news the A's are breaking ground on their stadium this coming week and we might now know how they plan to pay for it. (Hint: A big sale!) We also discuss the opening date of The Friends Experience, Netflix House coming to Vegas, a dream job, a hotel project risen from the dead, Arts District's cool new garage and a rumor about even more layoffs at MGM resorts.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Crazy Girls Vegas dream job
• 0:39 Formula 1 Vegas confirmed through 2027
• 3:00 Majestic Hotel reborn - Opening in 2026?
• 4:11 Is Majestic the ultimate Vegas convention hotel?
• 6:27 Arts District parking garage is officially happening
• 7:34 MGM rumors - Cutting even more food management
• 9:03 The Friends Experience announces opening date & ticket prices
• 10:51 Netflix House Vegas is coming - More experiential Vegas
• 13:22 A’s groundbreaking date coming this week
• 14:55 How Fisher’s MLS sale could close the stadium funding gap
• 16:49 Even more Vegas airport “hacks”
• 18:52 Strat launches locals only loyalty program with big discounts
• 21:26 Caesars’ mega-$50 show ticket sale
• 23:03 This summer is a great opportunity to save

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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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