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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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This week EDC blew into town with high winds, traffic, a good time and insane prices. On this show we share some behind the scenes about what is costs the EDC food vendors plus the absolutely INSANE prices and packages available to VIP guests.

In other news two prominent Vegas venues are for sale with gaming licenses. Gold Spike hasn't had a casino for awhile, but with new owners it could gain new life. In other #news I-15 is fully open after years of Dropicana, Binion's burger isn't cheap, Vegas might hate Katy Perry, Rio is good and bad again plus why Wynn is paying a $5.5 million fine to the Gaming Control Board.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Wind in Vegas - Hard Rock’s out of control crane!
• 0:27 Club Platinum - Unique property for sale with licenses galore
• 2:28 Gold Spike for sale - Buy your own downtown hotel/casino
• 5:13 LVCVA’s taglines over the years
• 6:50 I-15 fully open after Dropicana draws down
• 7:54 A Vegas inflation shock
• 9:34 More trash in Rio rooms
• 10:25 Rio explains pay tables, video poker payouts
• 11:25 Las Vegas Belly Busters weekend & buffet themed merch
• 12:35 Jardin’s fancy red velvet pancakes
• 13:27 Mijo’s Diablo Skull en Fuego
• 14:46 Does Las Vegas hate Katy Perry?
• 17:04 EDC recap - Wind and insane prices
• 19:58 Wynn’s massive gaming fine - $5.5 million?

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This week the LVCVA gave some guidance for the rest of this year including how they are counteracting a slowdown in Vegas. While their predictions of a 5% decline in revenue aren't dire, LVCVA is planning to up their marketing budget to attract more tourists. Will this work and what impact does the LVCVA have on Vegas tourism?

In other news you might find a surprise the next time you look for hotel rooms. With resort and other fees now being priced in on hotel searches, will this stop the complaining about resort fees? We also discuss: big restaurant closures at Aria and Downtown Grand, Jose Andres' new restaurant, Flamingo's Go Pool is almost here, Ellis Island's expansion is coming along, Chippendale's are moving again and why dueling Fremont Street gorillas are a good thing!

• 0:00 Dueling Fremont Street gorillas
• 0:30 Vegas Golden Knights trolling and tough loss
• 2:01 Hogs & Heifers is out at Downtown Grand & sale rumor confirmed?
• 3:58 Cathedrale closes at Aria after 2 years - Prettiest Vegas restaurant?
• 5:28 Zaytinya opens at Caesars Forum Shops - More Jose Andres goodness
• 7:30 Flamingo’s Go Pool inching towards late May opening
• 8:45 Another year we aren’t going to EDC & cool helicopter experience
• 9:40 Ellis Island’s expansion coming along - The screen is here
• 10:16 Bellagio’s expansion canceled - Why we won’t get it soon
• 11:47 Good news on Vegas resort fees & disclosures - Big changes now here
• 14:22 Win free burgers for a year at Cosmopolitan
• 16:05 Chippendales is struggling - Another move coming?
• 17:24 LVCVA predictions - Less visitors and more marketing
• 19:32 Interesting LVCVA facts including how many employees & more

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