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Episode Description

This week social media was abuzz with reports of more layoffs for Fontainebleau including the reduction of hours. The big question looms as to whether this property will be able to find its footing and whether or not new ownership will be needed. Who could possibly take over and why isn't Fontainebleau catching on.

In other news the next step in Las Vegas' new commercial airport is happening. We are still a long way from having a new airport in Ivanpah, but things are on track. In other #news Flamingo's renovated pool is now open, Caesars is paying their employees to sell credit cards, Holstein's is reopening, Wynn gave up on a new casino, Rio is charging resort fees up front, Primm is still a mess and are free Vegas drinks a trap?

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The Strip walking fallacy
  
• 0:59 Next step in Las Vegas’ 2nd major airport
  
• 2:04 Rio charging resort fees up front on comps
  
• 3:55 A new Las Vegas “restaurant fee”?
  
• 5:15 Wynn gives up on New York casino - Cancels Hudson Yards project
  
• 6:25 Caesars front desk commissions on credit card sales
  
• 8:55 Holstein’s (former Cosmo burger spot) opening in Arts District May 26
  
• 9:38 Flamingo’s Go Pool is now finally open
  
• 10:08 When Vegas inflation isn’t too bad!
  
• 11:10 Vegas that never was - Fremont Street canals
  
• 13:00 Why you shouldn’t get free drinks in Vegas casinos
  
• 14:30 Will Vegas free drinks ever go away like free parking?
  
• 15:37 More turnover and problems for Primm casinos
  
• 17:11 More trouble at Fontainebleau - Layoff rumors, potential lawsuit
  
• 19:25 Will Fontainebleau Las be sold and can it be turned around?

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