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This week more mixed info came out of Las Vegas as the wider economy is in question. While we continue to see mixed news, Excalibur reportedly cut out a number of front line guest facing positions including front desk staff, bellman and valet. Is this the start of a rough period for Vegas and does this make sense.

In other news the future Las Vegas Athletics had a coming out party while revealing a new sponsorship deal and stadium renders. The new A's stadium look very nice, but what are the odds it gets built and are they missing anything with this new project? We also discuss: a downgraded happy hour, bad news about Vegas' best pizza, old Vegas filming locations and whether casino gift giveaways are evil.

• 0:00 “Up to date” Las Vegas filming locations map
• 0:42 Athletics Vegas “coming out” - New stadium renders released
• 2:00 Las Vegas sponsors the Athletics
• 4:10 The ultimate Las Vegas stadium “grifter”
• 6:14 5 movies to watch before your next Vegas trip
• 8:00 Other amazing Vegas movies to get you in the mood
• 9:00 William B Steakhouse 30% off happy hour + Palms happy hour downgraded
• 10:35 00 downgrades their “best in Vegas” pizza
• 12:30 Resorts World raises resort fee to $55
• 15:10 The casino gift giveaway debate
• 18:26 Harry Styles coming to the Sphere?
• 20:01 Huge cuts at Excalibur
• 22:05 Is Las Vegas really slowing down? - Anecdotal evidence & mixed info

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This week the long awaited Vegas F1 economic impact report came out and it was quite positive. We discuss the report, why we think it may not be accurate and what it means exactly. Plus will Vegas extend this race past 2025 and when does the F1 Grand Prix Plaza open to the public?

In other news the A's began taking deposits for season ticket interest. Does this mean their stadium is going to actually get built? We also discuss free drinks on sports bets, Vegas wind, Plaza's sexy new tables, Casino Monte is a go, MGM Rewards status match, the closing of a very exclusive lounge and how Bally's seems to be in a lot of trouble.

• 0:00 Vegas winds bring fun
• 0:31 A’s season ticket deposits now available
• 1:35 F1's 2024 economic impact is in
• 3:45 LVCVA wants to extend F1 past 2025
• 4:31 Grand Prix Plaza announces opening date
• 5:56 No free drinks with sports bets?
• 8:28 Plaza’s beautiful new blackjack tables
• 9:01 Penn & Teller’s Casino Monte officially debuts
• 9:38 Western Hotel on Fremont may be sold
• 11:55 MGM Rewards tier match offer returns
• 14:12 Craziest Vegas airplane video?
• 15:40 Westgate’s newest themed suite - Lucky bunny!
• 17:15 Penthouse Lounge at Mandalay Bay closing permanently
• 18:58 Bally’s earnings and stock - Big problems for Vegas casino?
• 20:15 Is the A’s stadium going to get built

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This week Virgin finally released the details of their new Cherry Rewards program. While many recent Vegas loyalty program launches have been lackluster, this new program adds quite a bit of value and unique perks. Will it be successful in drawing people away from Strip casinos?

In other news Resorts World's parent company is changing CEOs at the same time Jim Murren is discussing his new advisory panel's hope to "save" the property. Will it work? We also discuss the new Vegas 747, Primm's future plans, Sphere's name, using secure casino PINs, Bacchanal changes, Alanis at the Colosseum and the end of Pawn Stars.

• 0:00 Decoding casino PINs via keyboard
• 0:31 Area 15's 747 drives through Vegas
• 1:45 Boring Company is expanding into Vegas housing
• 3:25 Vegas Sphere has a name!
• 4:07 Sphere Bankruptcy?
• 5:27 John Summit and EDM at the Sphere - Do they need a house DJ?
• 6:07 Las Vegas isn’t dying - Very positive January numbers
• 8:17 Bacchanal buffet cuts weekday brunch
• 8:52 Another new residency for Caesars Colosseum
• 9:59 Primm’s future redevelopment plan
• 11:40 Will Primm ever have 3 casinos again?
• 12:40 Resorts World reinvented - Jim Murren’s big plans
• 14:33 Redeveloping Resorts World’s Strip Frontage
• 16:05 Goodbye Pawn Stars - End of an era?
• 17:40 Virgin’s new Cherry Rewards details, tiers & benefits
• 18:55 Free cabanas, monthly dining credits, upgrades and more
• 20:55 Virgin status match coming soon?

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