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This week we finally got the gaming numbers for November, 2024 and they aren't great as expected. While the declines are less than we saw with room rates, numbers are down from 2023. We take a look at the numbers going back to 2021 to see what the impact of F1 is and whether the race should be back past year 3.

In other news Durango has announced the beginning of construction on their anticipated phase 2. It has been cutback significantly, so what exactly are they building and when will it be open? We also discuss the top Sphere visuals of the year, Lenny Kravitz' possible residency, Virgin's strike woes, the old Circus Circus tram and bungee, problems at Wolfgang Puck, another casino floor robbery and how a Dutch couple is looking to set a world record for visiting the most casinos in 24 hours.

• 0:00 Vegas celebrating Elvis’ 90th birthday
• 0:51 Fontainebleau’s strange social media post
• 1:56 World record attempt - Visiting the most casinos in 24 hours
• 3:23 Another casino floor “robbery” video
• 4:33 The Virgin Culinary Union strike is getting ugly
• 6:49 Dropicana construction is over budget & won’t be done on time
• 8:01 Circus Circus’ abandoned tram & the old “Strataflite”
• 9:43 Anyma at the Sphere - Most incredible visuals yet?
• 10:43 Possible Lenny Kravitz residency at the Sphere?
• 11:36 Top 10 fan favorite Sphere exterior displays
• 12:38 Wolfgang Puck at MGM Grand shutdown for health violations - Reopen now
• 13:33 Longest running Vegas attraction is closing on January 15
• 14:31 Sam Boyd Stadium sold - What is its future?
• 15:35 Main Street Station closes off second floor displays
• 16:48 Durango announces much smaller phase 2 expansion
• 18:43 November gaming numbers are in - F1 was not a success
• 20:30 Is all of the inconvenience worth these numbers?
• 21:43 Will F1 return to Las Vegas after year 3?

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A lot is going on this week as Las Vegas strolls into the New Year. On this episode we discuss the November visitor numbers and just how well year 2 of the F1 race did. Mixed results, but what will the gaming numbers look like and who will visit the race in year 3?

In other news Bally's is looking for investors as the A's president resigns. What is the latest with the ballpark? We also discuss: MGM's $5 million slot challenge, the potential of new MGM fees, a Vegas bartender's take on CES, Caramella at Planet Hollywood, the best burgers in Vegas?, Ellis Island's new frontage, a new Hard Rock concept and who won Circa Survivor's $14 million prize.

• 0:00 Old people’s New Year’s Eve in Vegas
• 0:53 MGM’s $5 million slot challenge
• 2:31 Circa Survivor ends with 8 winners - $1.7 million each?
• 4:08 Vegas bartender’s perspective on CES, Tier Multipliers & New Year
• 6:38 Athletics’ President Dave Kaval resigns - Future of the ballpark?
• 8:30 The best burger in Las Vegas?
• 9:23 Julian Serrano Tapas closing at Aria
• 10:23 Caramella at Planet Hollywood - Rooftop patio, speakeasy & more!
• 12:07 Excalibur/Luxor moving walkways officially gone for good
• 13:07 122 people arrested for stoping on Vegas pedestrian bridges
• 14:11 Another look at Ellis Island’s expansion - Too modern?
• 15:19 New concept art for Hard Rock’s Guitar Tower!
• 16:28 Bally’s seeking public investment for Chicago casino
• 17:50 November Vegas visitor numbers - Big F1 drop but still good?
• 19:33 MGM cooking up brand new fees?
• 21:10 Why Las Vegas continues to change rapidly - Maximizing revenue

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On this final episode of 2024 we look forward to everything coming to Vegas in the new year. Vegas changes quickly and there is a ton coming in 2025. Attractions like Bob Marley's Hope Road, Universal's Horror Express, Netflix Bites and more are opening while we will get more clarity on the future NBA team, the Spaceport and more. And don't forget the food halls! We are getting more of those as well.

In other news Casino Royale may be closing soon for a rebuild, but it holds a charm unlike other Strip casinos. We also discuss the crazy hold percentages for roulette, the Suncoast's sportsbook, the Raiders Game Day Express experience, Neon Museum's "expansion" and why the Rio has improved, but isn't quite all great after phase 1 of their renovations.

• 0:00 “Worst casinos in Las Vegas”
• 0:35 A closer look at Casino Royale - Is it closing soon?
• 2:35 Harmon Corner finishes their “giant screen” installation
• 3:22 Game Day Express experience - Good for Raiders/Golden Knights?
• 6:00 Roulette is more popular & has worse odds than ever
• 8:27 A look at Suncoast’s sportsbook - Better times ahead?
• 9:18 Neon Museum expands scope - new Cirque display
• 10:50 25 things to look forward to in 2025
• 11:43 NBA clarity coming in 2025?
• 12:50 Popups, spaceport, more food halls, Zero Bond & Bob Marley coming in 2025
• 15:25 Rio’s renovated casino is a giant improvement
• 16:25 Rio’s front desk staff is a huge disappointment
• 17:25 Is Rio worth staying and playing at after phase 1 renovations?
• 19:58 Where is Rio’s “approachable luxury”?

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