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Episode Description

This week Caesars released a blockbuster new all-in discount package for some of their Vegas properties. For $300 you will get 2 nights plus $200 in food and beverage credit, but is this really a deal? Should we expect even more value through the rest of the year?

In other news Drai's is out at Cromwell sort of. We also discuss: busting on 20, Resorts World mixed earnings, the death of the Planet Hollywood brand, talking camels at Luxor, behind Vegas hotel/casino design, bidding for room upgrades, Stage Door's construction and Cosmo's very sexy new carpet!

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Busting on 20?
• 0:37 Resorts World’s mixed earnings
• 3:09 Venetian’s very unique terrace suites
• 4:52 Stage Door construction photo - Delaaaaaayed
• 6:00 Cosmo’s sexy new carpet
• 7:22 BLVD’s outdoor concerts?
• 8:15 Drai’s is out at Cromwell’s pool
• 10:02 Buffalo Bill’s will reopen 8-10 times per year?
• 11:42 Bidding for room upgrades in Downtown Las Vegas
• 12:53 Criss Angel’s open auditions
• 13:59 The death of the Planet Hollywood brand?
• 15:59 The talking camels of Luxor
• 17:38 Legendary Vegas architect talks hotel/casino design
• 19:53 Behind the design of Crockford’s Lobby & the tiki bar
• 22:09 Caesars goes all-in - New $300 package launched
• 23:31 Why Caesars all-in package may NOT be a good deal
• 25:05 The upcoming Las Vegas marketing push

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Episode Description

This week July's gaming numbers came in and they were quite a surprise. Not only were gaming numbers up statewide, but one particular game performed quite well. What does this mean for the wider recovery? We'll cover the hotel/visitor stats on the next show, but this is a fun little dive into the gaming numbers.

In other news the Sphere is continuing its success with Oz now established and the Backstreet Boys reportedly earning $4 million per peformance. We also discuss: Sahara's extended no resort fee deal, an update on the Dream Hotel, Wynn Al Marjah construction, Circa's $190 lobster corndogs, Jason Aldean's struggling and why Binion's played around with their logo.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Binion’s shiny new logo
• 0:48 Dream Hotel update - New ownership
• 3:19 Sphere Wizard of Oz is a success
• 5:36 Backstreet Boys making $4 million per Sphere performance?
• 7:19 Wynn Al Marjah aerial update
• 7:43 16,000 square foot underground Vegas house for sale
• 10:33 Sahara extends no resort fee & other goodies promo
• 11:09 Circa’s $190 lobster corndogs
• 12:49 Golden Gate’s “Last Dance” & casino reimagining
• 13:44 Changing casinos floors with the generations
• 16:04 Jason Aldean’s struggling?
• 17:50 Carlos ’n Charlie’s out at Flamingo
• 20:17 July’s surprisingly good gaming numbers

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Episode Description

This week a number of interesting stories were happening in Vegas. First off, one of the biggest slot influencers lifted the veil on partner deal in the sweepstakes casino space. Find out what he is saying and why he is calling out some of the biggest names in the space. Is disclosure becoming more and more of a problem in physical, online and sweepstakes casinos?

In other news the Athletics officially announced their move to Vegas in 2026 with 6 games at the Las Vegas Ballpark. But how is their stadium construction going? We also discuss: Hard Rock's guitar progress, Nevada state getting hacked, Eggslut coming to Rio, Mark Walhberg's Flecha, Universal Horror Unleashed, coin slots at Slots A Fun and how the weather has been amazing lately.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas is a normal place with normal people
• 0:45 State of Nevada “hacked”
• 2:00 Universal Horror Unleashed has arrived
• 4:17 Slots A Fun is looking so good - Anything better than coin slots?
• 5:58 Flecha review - Mark Wahlberg’s Mexican restaurant in Vegas
• 8:57 Big Vegas slot influencer feud
• 10:45 Transparency in the slot influencer space & sweepstake casinos?
• 13:13 Vegas weather has been beautiful!
• 14:03 Athletics arrive for 6 Vegas games in 2026
• 15:47 A’s Stadium Cam - Concrete foundations going in?
• 16:26 Hard Rock Guitar Tower update - Hard to capture the impact?
• 17:29 Eggslut is coming to Rio
• 18:45 Interview with Ohtani translator’s bookie - Crazy stories!
• 20:22 Lifestyles of casino whales

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