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Episode Description

This week Caesars Entertainment launched their long rumored premium credit card offering. The new Caesars Prestige Visa comes with a ton of perks and ways to spend towards status, but with a $149 annual fee will it be worth getting? What other benefits are they including?

In other news this was the week of Vegas misinformation. Two false stories spread across the internet including one that mentioned UNO table games and another that discussed the handpay threshold. We'll let you know what is true and what isn't plus what other board games will be coming to casinos. We also discuss: Cosmo's camera mystery, M Resort's renovations, free pools in Vegas and the new $8B property from Las Vegas Sands.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Relaxing in Caesars bathtub
• 0:33 The week of Vegas misinformation - Uno casino games?
• 1:50 Several Mattel board games coming to casinos
• 3:35 Which pools are free to the public in Las Vegas?
• 4:58 The Hangover Experience coming to Vegas?
• 7:07 Did the slot handpay threshold change?
• 8:46 Cosmo’s mysterious mound of cameras
• 10:08 Circus Circus tram installation 1981
• 10:48 Las Vegas Sands $8B new property
• 13:37 Vegas is the best city in the US for recreation
• 14:44 Update on South Strip Cosmo clone
• 16:07 M Resort completes casino renovations
• 18:51 Caesars launches new premium credit card
• 20:40 How generous is Caesars new credit card?

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Episode Description

This week the gambling tax battle continued as the new rules were passed and lawmakers are trying to reverse the decision. What changes are needed in the gambling sphere and will the recent tax deduction changes be reversed plus what else should Congress "fix" about gambling rules?

In other #news Bellagio announced a new flagship restaurant to replace Picasso. It comes from a familiar name but will also feature a new boat dock and 33 foot yacht out on the fountains! We also discuss: 80s Wet N Wild, scooters on the Strip, Circus Circus 50% off offers, 4 Queen social media at it again, Nicco's insane 18 layer chocolate cake and how MGM may soon be automating baggage services.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Scooters return to the Vegas Strip
• 0:28 Bellagio’s new yacht and iconic restaurant
• 2:59 Wet ’N Wild was so 80s good
• 4:16 Haunted Luxor ride?
• 5:22 Circus Circus 50% off offers
• 7:36 Aviators incredible new Nevada hat
• 9:18 4 Queens / Binion’s social media does it again
• 10:48 Groupon Vegas City Pass deal - Is it worth doing?
• 12:45 Nicco’s insane 18 layer chocolate cake - Only $12?
• 14:02 More robots? Automated baggage coming to Vegas Strip
• 16:02 Fair Bet Act trying to reverse new tax rules
• 17:30 Raising the gambling handpay threshold?
• 18:45 Credit cards and casinos don’t mix

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Episode Description

This week Caesars was in the news with the sudden cancelation of Kelly Clarkson's opening residency shows. A lot of conspiracies surfaced, but it seems like she'll be back soon. We also discuss Caesars cutbacks when it comes to free drinks and a clever solution they came to with their half glass showers at Flamingo.

In other news 4th of July went off without a hitch in Las Vegas with fireworks shows happened across town. We also discuss: another stupid Vegas fee, a blockbuster slot manufacturer purchase, a possible Venetian credit card, Cromwell's fire, Top 50 pizza and how the F1 movie ties into Las Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 A “fun” night at Aria
  
• 0:55 4th of July Vegas style
  
• 2:23 Fire at Cromwell
  
• 4:13 Another stupid Vegas fee
  
• 6:02 F1 the movie & Las Vegas
  
• 8:00 Top 50 USA Pizza - 2 Vegas spots make the list
  
• 9:55 Venetian launching a new credit card?
  
• 11:11 Apollo buys IGT & Everi - Slot equipment consolidation
  
• 13:17 Flamingo’s “new” shower solution
  
• 15:00 Caesars cutting back free drink benefits even more
  
• 17:15 Kelly Clarkson cancels residency last minute
  
• 19:25 Kelly Clarkston

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