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This week MGM realeased their earnings which includes a reduction in profit mostly due to F1, but other interesting takeaways as well. MGM discussed their successful Marriott partnership, the timeline for their Osaka casino and what they see the future of F1 being in Las Vegas. Plus how you can score an MGM Grand renovated room right now.

In other news Las Vegas ended its 214 day streak of no rain. With snow now in the mountains all is right with the world. We also discuss: Flamingo's new Go Pool, Netflix Bites opening at MGM Grand, increased poker rakes, Westgate's new paid parking, Aces cheerleader auditions, UFOs over the city and the Backstreet Boys at the Spere.

• 0:00 Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas
• 0:36 UFOs over Las Vegas?
• 1:19 Las Vegas ends 214 day rainless streak - (And snow!)
• 2:28 Westgate starts paid parking scheme
• 4:13 Top Music Venues in the U.S. including 3 in Las Vegas
• 5:15 MGM raises their poker rake
• 7:15 Coins in a casino!
• 8:39 New Flamingo pool unveiled - Beautiful, but different
• 10:32 Netflix Bites is open at MGM Grand
• 12:14 Las Vegas High Rollers auditions
• 13:30 Backstreet Boys at the Sphere
• 15:30 Diving into the MGM earnings call - Less profit
• 16:30 MGM Marriott update & Osaka groundbreaking
• 17:40 MGM Grand renovation update - Rooms available now!
• 18:36 Hornbuckle & MGM on the future of Vegas F1 after 2025

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This week we break down the 2024 gaming numbers to see where casinos are doing well in Nevada and where they are struggling. With over $4 billion in comps given in 2024 the casinos are brining in more revenue than ever, but the data shows a significant change in profit margins. Is it even possible for Vegas to be a budget destination anymore?

In other news a new casino world record has been set. Would you visit 110 casinos in 24 hours? We also discuss: Rampart casino and buffet, Punk Rock Bowling, Magic of Asia food festival, Badlands golf course debacle, Hard Rock construction, Wynn Al Marjah and throwing the dice at a stick man.

• 0:00 Throwing dice at the stick man
• 0:37 Very soft Super Bowl in Las Vegas
• 2:00 South Point’s amazing Super Bowl food specials
• 2:42 Wynn Al Marjah completes financing & construction update
• 4:18 New casino world record set
• 6:06 Our apologies to Californians
• 7:02 Magic of Asia food fest coming to Downtown
• 8:32 Punk Rock Bowling music festival
• 10:09 Shawn’s “Major” Rampart casino experience
• 12:26 Rampart Casino late night specials & weekend brunch buffet
• 15:15 Las Vegas’ huge cutbacks to pay for Badlands debacle
• 17:02 Mirage construction update - Guitar Tower foundation
• 18:01 Las Vegas struggling to make a profit?
• 19:38 Is the new union contract hurting Las Vegas profits?
• 21:23 Bubble craps going viral?

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This week we discuss the prevalence of Vegas social media influencers and the lack of disclosure on their content. Recently a discussion happened that revealed some of the most popular influencers are being paid as marketing promoters for Vegas brands, but aren't disclosing it. Is this just part of the game in 2025 or should they do better?

In other news Rio's top gaming executive is out. We also discuss: Cashman Field's auction, the Mar A Lago of Vegas, movement on the A's stadium, Voodoo Lounge, a new airport lounge coming to LAS, Caesars price gouging, a scary power outage, Durango's phase 2 construction, new home price records and the Bighorn Sheep in Boulder City.

• 0:00 Bighorn Sheep & sunny weather in Southern Nevada
• 0:49 Power outages at Cosmo & airport - Stuck in elevators!
• 2:23 Mar-A-Lago of Las Vegas is for sale
• 3:55 Cashman Field going up for auction again
• 5:26 Capital One Lounge opening at Harry Reid Airport
• 6:55 Vegas price gouging reaches new levels
• 8:59 Caesars Diamond Plus drinks & Starbucks no more?
• 9:56 A look at the reopened Voodoo Lounge at Rio
• 12:03 Rio’s head gaming officer Kevin Sweet is out
• 13:12 A’s file Land Use Permit for ballpark - When will construction start?
• 14:39 Southern Nevada’s median home price reaches a new record
• 15:45 Durango phase 2 construction update
• 16:27 Caesars Colosseum’s new residency - Kelly Clarkson
• 17:37 The Vegas influencer trap & lack of disclosure
• 20:20 Local media vs. influencers & disclosure of free stuff/paid ads
• 22:12 Why this type of content ruins people’s expectations

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