Vegas Gang Podcast http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com Las Vegas and Casino Gaming Roundtable Podcast Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:56:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.24 Thanks, Gang! http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2017/03/thanks-gang/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2017/03/thanks-gang/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:56:29 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=403 Continue reading ]]> This post formalizes what I think everyone has known for awhile – the Vegas Gang Podcast is no more. Long time coming, the show came to a natural end awhile ago.

I’ll be leaving the site up because there are some good interviews in the back-catalog but there won’t be any new episodes.

Thanks to my co-hosts, Dr. Dave Schwartz, Chuckmonster and the dearly departed Jeff Simpson. We had fun – lots of laughs, some intense discussion and lots of parking commentary.

Cheers,
Hunter

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Vegas Gang #133 – October 15th, 2016 (Live @ VIMFP 2016) http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/10/vegas-gang-133-october-15th-2016/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:39:51 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=396 Live from VIMFP 2016, it’s a special nightclub edition of The Vegas Gang including special guest, Norm Clarke!

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Vegas Gang #132 – August 24th, 2016 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/08/vegas-gang-132-august-24th-2016/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 05:23:27 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=389 Quick re-cap on Summer hiatus.

88 Days Podcast: http://macautripping.com/podcast/

MacauTripping, 2016: http://macautripping.com/news/blog/444/macautripping-chapter-1-be-prepared/

Wynn Macau: http://macautripping.com/features/feature.php?feature_id=18&page=1

Grand Lisboa: http://macautripping.com/features/feature.php?feature_id=19&page=1

Ponte 16: http://macautripping.com/news/blog/467/new-feature-posted-sofitel-ponte-16-the-macautripping-review-2016/

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Listen to our live broadcast this Saturday: http://www.vegasinternetmafia.com

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Vegas Gang #131 – May 18th, 2016 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/05/vegas-gang-131-may-18th-2016/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/05/vegas-gang-131-may-18th-2016/#comments Sat, 21 May 2016 03:33:48 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=383 Special bonus.

Enjoy.

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BONUS: Want to listen to use talk about Macau? That podcast is here: http://www.macautripping.com/podcast/

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Vegas Gang #130 – May 17th, 2016 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/05/vegas-gang-130-may-17th-2016/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/05/vegas-gang-130-may-17th-2016/#comments Tue, 17 May 2016 16:42:27 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=381 Our latest episode – three topics in 30 minutes!

Enjoy.

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BONUS: Want to listen to use talk about Macau? That podcast is here: http://www.macautripping.com/podcast/

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Vegas Gang #129 – April 2nd, 2016 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/04/vegas-gang-129-april-2nd-2016/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/04/vegas-gang-129-april-2nd-2016/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:39:00 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=378 Continue reading ]]> Our special interview episode with Andrew Pascal of ālon Las Vegas and PlayStudios. This was a fun conversation that attempts to get at some of the thinking behind the upcoming resort. We thank Andrew and his team for joining us.

This episode was recorded live in the showroom at The D Las Vegas as part of vzzzt 2016.

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BONUS: Want to listen to use talk about Macau? That podcast is here: http://www.macautripping.com/podcast/

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Vegas Gang #128 – March 19th, 2016 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/03/vegas-gang-128-march-19th-2016/ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:31:08 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=374 Continue reading ]]> Come see us interview Andrew Pascal of Alon LIVE at VZZZT!

April 2nd! Free! Us, Dr. Dave, Five Hundy By Midnight. It will be amazing.

In this episode we talked about Wynn Palace opening, Wynn’s new esplanade, resort fees and more.

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Vegas Gang #127 – January 20th, 2016 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/01/vegas-gang-127-january-20th-2016/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2016/01/vegas-gang-127-january-20th-2016/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:19:49 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=367 Continue reading ]]> Starting 2016 with a bang.

Come hang out with us in April @ vzzzt by VIMFP @ The D Las Vegas! See the site for special hotel codes.

Also: David Bowie, succession plans in casino empires, Snapchat + Peach, CES and Jason Bourne, the Trippies, Dealer Woes, Pizza, and “Should Hunter go to Macau?”

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Vegas Gang #126 – December 31st, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/12/vegas-gang-126-december-31st-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/12/vegas-gang-126-december-31st-2015/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:06:13 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=364 Last show of 2015:

Encore Players Club
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sheldon Buys LVRJ

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Vegas Gang #125 – November 12th, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/11/vegas-gang-125-november-12th-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/11/vegas-gang-125-november-12th-2015/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:32:10 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=361 A new episode, where topics of importance are discussed.

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Vegas Gang #124 – October 17th, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/10/vegas-gang-124-october-17th-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/10/vegas-gang-124-october-17th-2015/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:41:04 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=357 This time on the show:

– LIVE FROM VIMFP 2015 – Derek Stevens

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Vegas Gang #123 – August 12th, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/08/vegas-gang-123-august-12th-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/08/vegas-gang-123-august-12th-2015/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2015 02:32:53 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=355 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Mirage: Not Sold
– Monte Carlo: Park’d
– Wynn Boston: Constipated
TI: Crime
1955: Flux Capacitor

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** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – mixlr.com
Dr. Dave – Outsider’s Guide to Las Vegas
Hunter – Learning to Deal Apps

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Vegas Gang #122 – July 3rd, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/07/vegas-gang-122-july-3rd-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/07/vegas-gang-122-july-3rd-2015/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:59:44 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=352 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Kirk Kerkorian dies
– Loveman out
– SLS poop + SLS poop finances
– Bellagio + Apple Watch
– Alon Las Vegas
– Booze Fuels Vegas
– Trump for President
– Macau & Wynn Palace

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** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – Grateful Dead show
Dr. Dave – “Nevada, History of the Silver State
Hunter – “Seveneves

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Vegas Gang – Howdy, June 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/06/vegas-gang-howdy-june-2015/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:39:26 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=349 Continue reading ]]> You may be wondering where our June episode is – apologies. Different summer schedules have made it very hard for the three of us to sync up over the past few weeks, hence the delay.

Never fear, we’ll be back soon.

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Vegas Gang #121 – May 9th, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/05/vegas-gang-121-may-9th-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/05/vegas-gang-121-may-9th-2015/#comments Sat, 09 May 2015 23:39:26 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=340 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Wynn Board Fight
– Wynn Building in Vegas?
Riviera Closes
– Tropicana Sold
– Resorts World Breaks Ground
– SLS Beverly Hills Sold

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** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – Silicon Valley
Dr. Dave – Olympian Creative Consulting
Hunter – Periscope

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Vegas Gang #120 – April 17th, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/04/vegas-gang-120-april-17th-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/04/vegas-gang-120-april-17th-2015/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2015 02:29:04 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=337 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Steve vs. Elaine, part 32
– Derek Stevens is a genius
– MGM REIT shareholder gripes
– Resorts World is resorting
– Revel is not reveling
– Sam is SLSing
– Harry Reid to retire
– Bizarre shops
– Road to Mandalay

Leave comments here on the site! We love to hear from you.

** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – “Halt and Catch Fire”
Dr. Dave – LEARN, BITCHES!
Hunter – Apple (s)Watch

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Vegas Gang #119 – March 6th, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/03/vegas-gang-119-march-6th-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/03/vegas-gang-119-march-6th-2015/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2015 21:49:21 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=333 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– The Riviera will close.
Hard Rock turns 20.
– Elaine & Steve.
– and more…

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** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – Rain buckets.
Dr. Dave – Natural Las Vegas.
Hunter – OmniOutliner.

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Vegas Gang #118 – February 6th, 2015 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/02/vegas-gang-118-february-6th-2015/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2015/02/vegas-gang-118-february-6th-2015/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:06:22 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=330 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Loveman Out @ Caesars
– Unwin and McBeath @ Cosmo
– SLS and EB-5
– Riviera Sold?
– Wynn Macau
– Elan and Jennifer Dunne

Leave comments here on the site! We love to hear from you.

** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – Catherine Borg’s ‘Scouted’
Dr. Dave – “Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel”
Hunter – Photos.app for MacOS X

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Vegas Gang #117 – December 29th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/12/vegas-gang-117/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/12/vegas-gang-117/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2014 05:14:41 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=325 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Caesars Bankruptcy
– Nazarian Licensing
– Light Group Sold
– Perini + MGM
– Atlantic City Update
– 2014 Year in Review
– 2015 Preview

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** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – “What Stays in Vegas”
Dr. Dave – Kahn Academy
Hunter – Bond 50

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Vegas Gang #116 – December 18th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/12/vegas-gang-116-december-18th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/12/vegas-gang-116-december-18th-2014/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:51:33 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=321 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Special interview episode where we talk about Uber with longtime Vegas cabbie, @LVCabChronicles.

I ride the compressor pretty hard on this one to try to eliminate phone-sounds… So that’s intentional…

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Vegas Gang #115 – November 20th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/11/vegas-gang-115-november-20th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/11/vegas-gang-115-november-20th-2014/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2014 02:57:17 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=318 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Massachusetts is a Go
– Atlantic City: Revel and the Taj Mahal
– Caesars Entertainment and Debt Load
– SLS, Rob Oseland and Andrew Pascal

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** Sure Bets **

Chuckmonster – Pink Floyd “The Endless River”
Dr. Dave – Jeopardy Tournament of Champions | Glenn Fleischmann
Hunter – Fearless Genius

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Vegas Gang #114 – October 18th, 2014 @ VIMFP 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/10/vegas-gang-114-october-18th-2014-vimfp-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/10/vegas-gang-114-october-18th-2014-vimfp-2014/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:43:48 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=314 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Live from VIMFP 2014 at The D Las Vegas, we talk with Global Gaming Business publisher Roger Gros.

Feel free to leave your comments at the link below. If it’s a question that you want asked on the show, please make that clear in your post. You can also send those to editor@ratevegas.com.

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Vegas Gang #113 – September 18th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/09/vegas-gang-113-september-18th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/09/vegas-gang-113-september-18th-2014/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:51:46 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=311 Continue reading ]]> REMINDER: VIMFP 2014 is October 18th, 2014!

Our guest at VIMFP will be architect Paul Steelman.

This time on the show:

– SLS Trip Report
– Macau Slowdown
– Revel Closes
– MGM Returns to AC
– Caesars Debt Makes the News
– Wynning in Boston

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** Sure Bets **

Dr. Dave – The Works of Beverly Cleary
John Hall – Carson Kitchen ; VIMFP ; Apple Watch
Hunter – iOS 8

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Vegas Gang #112 – August 15th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/08/vegas-gang-112-august-15th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/08/vegas-gang-112-august-15th-2014/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2014 02:23:53 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=308 Continue reading ]]> REMINDER: VIMFP 2014 is October 18th, 2014!

Grandissimo is an audio book!

This time on the show:

– Revel Will Close
– SLS Will Open
– Packer & Pascal form P & P Music Factory
– Rollins vs. Schwartz vs. the world

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** Sure Bets **

Dr. Dave – 10 Things You Don’t Know About | Tim’s Kickstarter | Chuck’s Work
Tim DressenCrowdfunding
Hunter – Overcast for iPhone
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Vegas Gang #111 – July 17th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/07/vegas-gang-111-july-17th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/07/vegas-gang-111-july-17th-2014/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2014 05:17:06 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=305 Continue reading ]]> REMINDER: VIMFP 2014 is October 18th, 2014!

This time on the show:

– Downtown Grand Crumbles
– Atlantic City Crumbles
– Caesars Crumbles
– The LINQ Crumbles
– The Quad Vanishes
– IGT Goes Italia

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** Sure Bets **

Dr. Dave – The Discovery Children’s Museum
Chuck – Vegas Gang Co-Hosts
Hunter – Halt and Catch Fire
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Vegas Gang #110 – June 5th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/06/vegas-gang-110-june-5th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/06/vegas-gang-110-june-5th-2014/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2014 02:56:32 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=302 Continue reading ]]> REMINDER: VIMFP 2014 is October 18th, 2014!

This time on the show:

SLS Followup
Downtown Grand
– Cosmopolitan Sold
Cosmo’s App Sucks
Dan Lee Out @ Palms
“How much does your room cost?”
– Deaths in the family…

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** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Led Zeppelin Wants More Money
Dr. Dave – The Highway Vibe
Hunter – Sketch
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Vegas Gang #109 – May 3rd, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/05/vegas-gang-109-may-3rd-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/05/vegas-gang-109-may-3rd-2014/#comments Sun, 04 May 2014 01:49:46 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=299 Continue reading ]]> REMINDER: VIMFP 2014 is October 18th, 2014!

LIVE from the Golden Gate on Fremont Street.

This time on the show:

VegasTripping turns 10
The Mirage turns 25
– The Cromwell turns 0.1
– SLS turns -0.25
– Audience Q&A

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Vegas Gang #108 – April 24th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/04/vegas-gang-108-april-24th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/04/vegas-gang-108-april-24th-2014/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2014 01:15:42 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=294 Continue reading ]]> REMINDER: VIMFP 2014 is October 18th, 2014!

This time on the show:

– LVS Earnings
– The Cromwell
– Hakkassan + MGM
– Cosmopolitan Sold to Robin Leach
– Picnic Has No Takers
– High Rolling on Slotzilla
– Wynn vs. Clooney
Falling in Love with Bellagio
Social Gaming

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** Sure Bets **

Chuck – 60th Anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster
Dr. Dave – “The House of Journalists”
Hunter – “Creativity, Inc.”

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Vegas Gang #107 – March 19th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/03/vegas-gang-107-march-19th-2014/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/03/vegas-gang-107-march-19th-2014/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:51:24 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=292 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Jackie Gaughan RIP
– SLS Hardhat Tour Madness
Caesars Financials Tetris
FinCEN

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** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Apple TV ; Netflix + HoC ; Handbrake
Dr. Dave – Cosmos
Hunter – Interviewly.com

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Vegas Gang #106 – February 14th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/02/e-106/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/02/e-106/#comments Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:14:25 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=290 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

We talk food, restaurants and food trends with Brock Radke of Las Vegas Weekly and other fine Greenspun publications. Find Brock on Twitter here.

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Brock – Chicago Cracker Thin Pizza @ Pizza Rock
Chuck – Power of Love
Dr. Dave – El Cortez Coffee Shop ; Oxygen
Hunter – Ken Burns American History iPad app

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“That’s a Really Great Question”, Vegas Gang #105 – January 15th, 2014 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/01/thats-a-really-great-question-vegas-gang-105-january-15th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2014/01/thats-a-really-great-question-vegas-gang-105-january-15th-2013/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2014 04:01:05 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=287 Continue reading ]]> Listening back, I sound a little tipsy. It’s true, we did record this one a lot later in the day than usual… but I swear I wasn’t drunk. I may have rambled a little though. Sorry.

This time on the show:

The Trippies, 2014
Nevada Numbers
Atlantic City Numbers
Wynn Suitability
– The LINQ
– What’s Up for 2014

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Porcupine Tree – Steven Wilson “In Absentia” “Fear of a Blank Planet”
Dr. Dave – Disney “Rocking Ever After”
Hunter – Command-C for iOS

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Vegas Gang #104 – December 19th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/12/vegas-gang-104-december-19th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/12/vegas-gang-104-december-19th-2013/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2013 03:35:30 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=284 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Andrew Pascal, CEO of PlayStudios (makers of MyVegas) for a special interview with Hunter & Dave. Chuck was absent, claiming to be sick. No note.

We talk about Silicon Gaming and the Odyssey. Then WagerWorks. Onto Wynn Las Vegas and Encore and finally MyVegas. Lots to cover. Andrew even opines on Cosmopolitan and SLS.

Again, some noise in the recording here (don’t email me ; I gated everything I could) and there but that’s the way it goes with phone-in interviews so just sit back and enjoy!

Back to a regular show next time and Chuck will also be back.

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Vegas Gang #103 – December 14th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/12/vegas-gang-103-december-14th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/12/vegas-gang-103-december-14th-2013/#comments Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:45:38 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=279 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Seth Schorr, CEO of Downtown Grand for a special interview with Hunter & Dave. Chuck was absent but he got a note from home so it’s all good.

We talk about ‘growing up Wynn’, Macau, Fremont Street, the amenities and services that downtown hotels may offer in the future and of course, Downtown Grand. We had a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy the chat.

There’s a little bit of noise in the recording here and there but that’s the way it goes with phone-in interviews so just sit back and enjoy!

Leave comments here on the site and stay tuned for another interview next week.

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Vegas Gang #102 – December 7th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/12/vegas-gang-102-december-7th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/12/vegas-gang-102-december-7th-2013/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2013 01:20:54 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=274 Continue reading ]]> Do not adjust your television!

This time on the show:

The Trippies
– Stuart’s Magical Questions
– Delano interiors are very white
– SLS is still happening
– Bally’s Grand Bazaar is Bizarre
Tim Poster Gets Boned
Luxor, MGM and TI in the 90s
– PowerPoint

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – The Octopus Project
Dr. Dave – Classic Albums: Queen
Hunter – iBeacon

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Vegas Gang #101 – October 31st, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/10/vegas-gang-101-october-31st-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/10/vegas-gang-101-october-31st-2013/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2013 03:54:01 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=271 Continue reading ]]> Happy Halloween!

This time on the show:

VIMFP Recap

– Downtown Grand

– Caesars No Good, Very Bad Week

– SLS Progress

– Casino Firm Quarterlies

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Wall Street Journal | “All Is Lost”
Dr. Dave – Pizza
Hunter – @MagicRecs | “Red Obsession”

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Vegas Gang #100 – October 19th, 2013 – VIMFP 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/10/vegas-gang-100-october-19th-2013-vimfp-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/10/vegas-gang-100-october-19th-2013-vimfp-2013/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:45:31 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=268 We’re live at VIMFP2013 with special guest Zach Conine of Downtown Grand with a special guest appearance from Derek Stevens of The D and Golden Gate!

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Vegas Gang #99.99 – October 10th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/10/vegas-gang-99-99-october-10th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/10/vegas-gang-99-99-october-10th-2013/#comments Fri, 11 Oct 2013 06:15:30 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=265 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

VIMFP

Grandissimo

Dan Lee / The Palms

– G2E

– Atlantic City

VegasMate

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Vacation
Dr. Dave – The Underscore Orchestra
Hunter – How Designers Destroyed the World

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Vegas Gang #99.00 – September 19th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/09/vegas-gang-99-00-september-19th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/09/vegas-gang-99-00-september-19th-2013/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2013 04:44:34 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=262 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Monte Carlo Trip
– LINQ
– Britney
Mirage Villa
– Downtown Grand Opens 10/26
– WSOP.com

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

VIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas

VegasMate 4 for iPhone and iPad

VegasTripping.com

Viva Vegas on Flipboard for iPhone, iPad, Android and the Web

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Pussy Riot, a Punk Prayer
Dr. Dave – Gratitude
Hunter – iOS 7

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Vegas Gang #95 – August 22nd, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/08/vegas-gang-95-august-22nd-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/08/vegas-gang-95-august-22nd-2013/#comments Fri, 23 Aug 2013 03:13:30 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=259 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Our VIMFP Interview Guest Announcement: Seth Schorr of Fifth Street Gaming
– Nut Butter
Grandissimo Kickstarter Success
– Versace in China
– The Palms Updates Facilities
– Las Vegas Newspaper Implosion
Downtown Grand
– Wynn Internet Licensing in NJ

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

VIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas

Grandissimo on Kickstarter

VegasLists appVegasTripping.com

Viva Vegas on Flipboard

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Kickstarter, bro
Dr. Dave – Kickstarter
Hunter – Collision 2012

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Vegas Gang #94 – August 15th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/08/vegas-gang-94-august-15th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/08/vegas-gang-94-august-15th-2013/#comments Fri, 16 Aug 2013 01:37:39 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=256 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Resort Fees
– Wynn Results & Wynn Palace
– MGM Results
– Caesars Exits Macau
– Pinnacle + Ameristar
– Hyperloop
– Small Conventions

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

VIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas

VegasLists appRoll The Bones : Casino Edition

VegasTripping.com

Viva Vegas on Flipboard

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Habit Burger
Dr. Dave – Roos’n’more
Hunter – Hyperloop

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Vegas Gang #93 – August 9th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/08/vegas-gang-93-august-9th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/08/vegas-gang-93-august-9th-2013/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2013 19:57:53 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=254 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Our short conversation with Derek Stevens, CEO of The D and Golden Gate, on the topic of resort fees.

After our conversation, Derek emailed to make sure he had the market caps straight that he rattled off at the end of the show. The numbers may vary a little bit from his memory but the point stands – the OTAs are pretty massive.

[… and yes, I’m counting this as an episode – I want to get to 100! We’ll have another episode for August, #94]

Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

VegasLists appVIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas

Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

VegasTripping.com

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Vegas Gang #92 – July 25th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/07/vegas-gang-92-july-25th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/07/vegas-gang-92-july-25th-2013/#comments Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:15:18 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=247 This time on the show:

– Grandissimo Coming
VegasLists for iPhone on Monday
– Cosmo Ads
– Recent Financials
– Smoking in NV Casinos

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

VegasLists appVIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas

Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

VegasTripping.com

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Moment of Zen
Dr. Dave – The Plight of Root Ball Girdling
Hunter – The Gary Loveman Diet

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Vegas Gang #91 – June 28th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/06/vegas-gang-91-june-28th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/06/vegas-gang-91-june-28th-2013/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:10:22 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=244 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Followup (SLS)
Eurasia
– The Polercoaster
– Grand Bazaar @ Bally’s
– Cosmo Gambling Win
– Revel Rebate Program
– Golden Nugget Fremont Fee

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

VegasLists appVIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas
Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Black Sabbath ’13’
Dr. Dave – “Making Modern Britain
Hunter – “Master of the Senate

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Vegas Gang #90 – May 16th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/05/vegas-gang-90-may-16th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/05/vegas-gang-90-may-16th-2013/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:40 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=240 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Followup (mentioned article: http://vegasseven.com/feature/2011/12/15/crown-prince-city)
– Visiting The Quad
– Hanging Out @ The D
– Casino Personification
– LINQ, SBE and RD&E

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

– Flipboard Magazine: Viva Vegas (Now on Android!)
VIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas
Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Chuck Loves Everyone
Dr. Dave – ISS Crew and Cmndr Hadfield
Hunter – OmniOutliner | Wicked Pizza

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Vegas Gang #89 – April 18th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/04/vegas-gang-89-april-18th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/04/vegas-gang-89-april-18th-2013/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:55:50 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=235 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Follow-up from show #88
THEPark
– Construction Updates
– Gold Spike
Video Games and Game Design
– Google Glass
Facebook and Marketing

and more. Leave comments here on the site!

** Reminders **

– Flipboard Magazine: Viva Vegas
VIMFP 2013 @ The D Las Vegas
Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Bud Light Strawberita ; Sanuk
Dr. Dave – Wild Burger @ Wildfire
Hunter – TodoMovies app

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Vegas Gang #88 – March 8th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/03/vegas-gang-88-march-8th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/03/vegas-gang-88-march-8th-2013/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:04:18 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=233 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Resorts World Las Vegas Announced
– D Las Vegas 21+ Rule
– LVS FCPA Admission
– MGM Out in Vietnam

and more!

** Reminders **

VIMFP 2013
Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – VIMFP Community
Dr. Dave – Dropbox.com
Hunter – Happy Birthday Megan!

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Vegas Gang #87 – February 14th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/02/vegas-gang-87-february-14th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/02/vegas-gang-87-february-14th-2013/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:55:20 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=229 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Bill Eadington
– Trump Plaza Sold
– SLS Las Vegas
– Downtown Grand
– Closing of Bill’s
– Wynn Philadelphia

and more!

** Reminders **

VIMFP 2013
Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – The Internet
Dr. Dave – Chris Hadfield
Hunter – Tempo

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Vegas Gang #86 – January 17th, 2013 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/01/vegas-gang-86-january-17th-2013/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2013/01/vegas-gang-86-january-17th-2013/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:51:38 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=225 Continue reading ]]> The Trippies
Roll The Bones : Casino Edition

This time on the show:

– MGM Execs Leave / Wynn Expanding
– Palms Gets Fined
– SLS Renderings
– 2013: Nobu, Delano, Bill’s, Fontainebleau and more…
– Cold

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Tesla Motors
Dr. Dave – Backyardigans
Hunter – Pets

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Vegas Gang #85 – December 7th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/12/vegas-gang-85-december-7th-2012/ Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:42:04 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=220 Continue reading ]]> Quick Note: For some reason, our recording here went pretty off-kilter. It required a lot of editing and tweaking to make it listenable. Sorry for the worse-than-normal sound quality. We’re not sure what happened.

This time on the show:

The Trippies
– An Important Announcement about Two Way Hard Three
– Chuck’s LVH Stay
– Bill McBeath and Aria
– Bill’s / Drai’s Plans
– Online Poker in 2012

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Celebration Day – Led Zeppelin
Dr. Dave – Dave Brubeck / Steve Lacy
Hunter – Paper for iPad

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Vegas Gang #84 – November 15th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/11/vegas-gang-84-november-15th-2012/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:53:34 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=218 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Hurricane Sandy and Atlantic City
– Election 2012 Impact on Gaming
– Wynn Cotai Starts Up
– Cantor Sports Book Employee Arrest
– SBE

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – David Lee Roth Podcast – TheRothShow
Dr. Dave – ‘Long Wave’ by Jeff Lynne @ iTunes | Amazon and ELO’s ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ @ iTunes | Amazon
Hunter – Letterpress for iOS

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Vegas Gang #83 – October 13th, 2012 (VIMFP) http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/10/vegas-gang-83-october-13th-2012-vimfp/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:45:00 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=215 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Interview with Derek Stevens, CEO of The D Las Vegas

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Vegas Gang #82 – September 20th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/09/vegas-gang-82-september-20th-2012/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:05:04 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=213 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic – October 13th

This time on the show:

– The Quad

– AC Mini Casinos

– VegasTripping Flamingo Review

– South Point Online Poker

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Lime-A-Rita
Dr. Dave – Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood on Amazon Instant Video
Hunter – iOS 6 Maps

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Vegas Gang #81 – August 17th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/08/vegas-gang-81-august-17th-2012/ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 01:42:26 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=210 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic – October 13th

This time on the show:

– WynnSocial

– Dave Visits Atlantic City

– Does Vegas Media Pander to Casinos?

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Zappa Collection on iTunes
Dr. Dave – Gillian’s Island Water Park
Hunter – App.net | RuthlessIdealism.com

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Vegas Gang #80 – July 19th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/07/vegas-gang-80-july-19th-2012/ Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:14:14 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=208 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

VIMFP
Hunter S. Thompson

This time on the show:

– Atlantic City: Revel and more…

– Coffee Shops and Late Night Dining

Political Donations and Casino Owners

– The Harmon

– The Quad

** Sure Bets **

Rise of Indie Rock
Dr. Dave – Balloon Baby School
Hunter – Soda Stream

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Vegas Gang #79 – June 22nd, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/06/vegas-gang-79-june-22nd-2012/ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:23:08 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=204 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Wynn News: Elaine v. Steve ; Encore Missing an A? ; Cotai Rendering

– Talk about recent trips to Las Vegas.

– Is Las Vegas boring without ongoing construction?

Cosmo Hates Gamblers

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Accept “Stalingrad” | Pink Floyd “The Wall – Deluxe Experience Edition” | Rush “Clockwork Angels”
Dr. Dave – Dreaming The Skyline: UNLV Digital Collection on History of Resort Architecture
Hunter – Tweetbot for iOS (and soon the Mac!)

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Vegas Gang #78 – May 17th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/05/vegas-gang-78-may-17th-2012/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/05/vegas-gang-78-may-17th-2012/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 00:51:56 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=202 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Special Guest Roger Gros

– SLS
– Echelon
– Wynn Cotai
– Stuart Mason

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – DIY Network – Bronson Pinshow Project
Dr. Dave – Internet Gaming Regulation Symposium
Hunter – Vegas Mate users
Roger – Boulder City, NV

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Vegas Gang #77 – April 19th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/04/vegas-gang-77-march-22nd-2012/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:58:55 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=198 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– D Las Vegas
– SLS Las Vegas
– Linq Las Vegas
– Sands Cotai Central
… and more…

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Landry’s – Biloxi
Dr. Dave – 2012 RD&E Experience Conference
Hunter – Instagram

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Vegas Gang #76 – March 22nd, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/03/vegas-gang-76-march-22nd-2012/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:44:09 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=196 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Atlantic City
– Dennis Gomes
– The D / Fitz
– WynnLasVegas.com
– Roger Thomas in the New Yorker
– Palms Loses Playboy Club
– Cantor Taking Credit Cards

** Sure Bets **

Chuck – Hunter interview ; latest live album from Rush.
Dr. Dave – Tap City [Dr. Dave] [Amazon]
Hunter – iPad 3

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Vegas Gang #75 – March 10th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/03/vegas-gang-75/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/03/vegas-gang-75/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:52:36 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=193 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Another installment of ‘Meet the Gangsters’, this time featuring… me – Hunter Hillegas. You can find me on Twitter here: @hunter.

Huge thanks to Tim Dressen of Five Hundy By Midnight for taking the time to put this together.

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Vegas Gang #74 – February 23rd, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/02/vegas-gang-74-february-23rd-2012/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:37:42 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=191 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Wynn vs. Okada
– Echelon
– MGM Results and CityCenter’s Flaws
– Dr. Dave’s Banging Week

** Sure Bets / FU **

Chuck – Delancy Street Foundation Moving Team
Dr. Dave – KISS $500 VIP Ticket to Golf
Hunter – Ollo Clip

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Vegas Gang #73 – February 7th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/02/vegas-gang-73-february-7th-2012/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:58:15 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=188 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Wynn Las Vegas Web Site
– Wynn Resorts Board Fight
– Casino Debt
– Diamond Ratings at Resorts

** Sure Bets / FU **

Chuck – Van Halen
Dr. Dave – Star Blazers
Hunter – Apogee Jam for iOS

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Vegas Gang #72 – January 25th, 2012 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2012/01/vegas-gang-72-january-25th-2012/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:36:19 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=183 Continue reading ]]> Thank you all for voting for us in the Trippies. Thanks to you, we took home our first prize. Personally, it’s something I’ve really wanted to win since we started the show. I know Jeff would have been really proud. I can’t thank you all enough.

This time on the show:

– An interview with Aron Ezra and Keith Michel from Bally Technologies.

** Sure Bets / FU **

Chuck – Underpants
Dr. Dave – Fresh Beat Band
Hunter – Instacast

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Vegas Gang #71 – December 26th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/12/vegas-gang-71-december-26th-2011/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/12/vegas-gang-71-december-26th-2011/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:15:24 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=179 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– Some clips from Jeff’s greatest hits.
– Cosmopolitan Management
– MGM Nightclubs
– Internet Gambling / Wire Act

** Sure Bets / FU **

Paul Steelman Interviews
Jeff’s Work
Van Halen Tour ; Dominoes Pizza App / DirectTV App / Houzz

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Vegas Gang Message – December 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/12/vegas-gang-message-december-2011/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:15:38 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=177 Happy Holidays.

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RIP Jeff Simpson: 1960-2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/12/rip-jeff-simpson-1960-2011/ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:45:59 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=172 Jeff was a huge part of the Vegas Gang. We mourn with his family.

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Vegas Gang #70 – November 22nd, 2011 (Fixed for iTunes) http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/11/vegas-gang-70-november-22nd-2011-2/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:19:08 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=166 Second attempt at posting the show…

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Vegas Gang #70 – November 22nd, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/11/vegas-gang-70-november-22nd-2011/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/11/vegas-gang-70-november-22nd-2011/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:26:53 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=162 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Casinos in MA
– Casino WiFi Access / Cosmopolitan Removes WiFi
– Morgans Acquires The Light Group
– The Western Closing
– We Are Thankful

** Sure Bets / FU **

– Locals Casinos
– iPhone 4S
– Kindle
Dave’s George Maloof interview
– Hunter loves his friends in Canada, who may or may not celebrate Thanksgiving

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Vegas Gang #69 – November 9th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/11/vegas-gang-69-november-9th-2011/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/11/vegas-gang-69-november-9th-2011/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:11:40 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=159 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Another installment of ‘Meet the Gangsters’, this time featuring Jeff Simpson (@simpsonlasvegas).

This is a long one but Jeff goes into a ton of detail about his background, the industry, where it’s going and more. Great talk.

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Vegas Gang #68 – October 21st, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/10/vegas-gang-68-october-21st-2011/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:29:47 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=157 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– The first annual Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic in which we discuss Wynn in Cotai and Miami, Cosmo and Trop management, parking, $25 million in chips and more.

The audio is a little funky. I tried to gate out the worst bits.

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Vegas Gang #67 – September 29th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/09/vegas-gang-67-september-29th-2011/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/09/vegas-gang-67-september-29th-2011/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:53:28 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=154 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– An Interview with Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design, Wynn Design & Development.

DON’T MISS: Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic

** Sure Bets **

– South Florida Casino Expansion
Tassels, Fringe, Trim and Imperial Orange
Super B Burrito @ Eastern & Pebble
BrainToniq

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Vegas Gang #66 – September 8th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/09/vegas-gang-66-september-8th-2011/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:55:41 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=149 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

– The Plaza Redevelopment
– Updated Bellagio Rooms
– Riviera Update
– Wynn Loses Key Exec to Caesars Palace
– Parry Thomas Birthday
– Vegas Homelessness

** Sure Bets **

Drive up US 93 to Caliente, Pioche, etc…
Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic
Bachi Burger
Nike AirMag Shoes

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Vegas Gang #65 – August 18th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/08/vegas-gang-65-august-18th-2011/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:33:02 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=145 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* The Linq
* Harmon Demolition
* Cosmopolitan’s Six Month Figures

** Sure Bets **

* P3 Studio @ Cosmopolitan
* Star Trek TOS on Netflix
* Kate Mulgrew / Capt. Janeway / Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy / Counterpoint
* Jawbone Jambox

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Vegas Gang #64 – July 24th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/07/vegas-gang-64-july-24th-2011/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:00:41 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=143 Continue reading ]]> A special episode – ‘meet the gangsters’ featuring Dr. Dave Schwartz.

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Vegas Gang #63 – July 19th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/07/vegas-gang-63-july-19th-2011/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:49:47 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=141 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Our Guest is M Resort President Anthony Marnell III

We have a frank discussion on operating in Las Vegas in this climate, nightlife customers vs. casino customers, his background in the biz and more. It’s a great talk – you’ll enjoy it.

** Sure Bets **

* Alternative Vegas Media
* M Resort
* Spotify
* Nevada Week In Review

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Vegas Gang #62 – June 23rd, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/06/vegas-gang-62-june-23rd-2011/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:51:19 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=139 Continue reading ]]> Jeff kinda sounds like he was calling from the moon, so sorry about that.

This time on the show:

* Bellagio Re-Design
* Sahara Sale
* George Maloof and his Plams
* Atlantic City: Toast?
* Wynn + Adelson Are Buddies
* Predictions

** Sure Bets **

* ‘Midnight in Paris
* Jeff Simpson on Twitter
* Paternity Leave (but stay away from aggressive ducks)
* ‘Everything is a Remix

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Vegas Gang #61 – May 23rd, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/05/vegas-gang-61-may-23rd-2011/ Tue, 24 May 2011 00:41:05 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=136 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Sahara Closes
* Don Barden, Bill Pennington Pass Away
* Wynn as Chinese Company / Wynn Social Media
* Blue Ribbon Re-Builds

** Sure Bets **

* MLB Cleveland Indians
* Five Hundy By Midnight Episode #300
* Five Guys Hamburgers
* Beco Butterfly 2
* Tacos El Gordo

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Vegas Gang #60 – April 18th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/04/vegas-gang-60-april-18th-2011/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:42:24 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=134 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Internet Poker’s Black Friday
* Sam Nazarian’s Delusional SLS Project
* Kerkorian to Leave MGM Board
* MGM Resorts in Macau
* Change of Control at SJM

** Sure Bets **

* HBO’s Game of Thrones
* Total Wine
* Nevada Southern Railway
* Macau Aerial Photos on Google Maps
* CityCenter Deaths Movie on Kickstarter

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Vegas Gang #59 – March 17th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/03/vegas-gang-59-march-17th-2011/ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:25:49 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=131 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Sahara Closing
* Marilyn Winn Spiegel
* LVS Lawsuit
* Nobu Coming to Caesars Palace

** Sure Bets **

* Rooftop Parking @ Wynn Las Vegas
* Roll The Bones
* Bukowski’s ‘Women’
* Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man’
* GarageBand for iPad

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Vegas Gang #58 – February 10th, 2011 w/ Wynn Architect DeRuyter Butler http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/02/vegas-gang-58-february-10th-2011-w-wynn-architect-deruyter-butler/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:30:46 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=124 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Mr. DeRuyter Butler, Executive Vice President of Architecture @ Wynn Design & Development is our special guest.

We discuss Cotai, Fontainebleau, his role at Wynn D&D as well as CityCenter and challenges of working in China. Plus, we find out that Sheldon has been giving us all the middle finger since 1999.

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Vegas Gang #57 – February 3rd, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/02/vegas-gang-57-february-3rd-2011/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:50:42 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=122 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Hard Rock Ups and Downs
* Kirk Selling MGM?
* Social Media Redux

** Sure Bets **

* Buckeyes Basketball
* VegasTripping.com
* The Daily
* Bazaar @ SLS

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Vegas Gang #56 – January 10th, 2011 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2011/01/vegas-gang-56-january-10th-2011/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:08:14 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=119 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Trippies 2010
* Alex Closes @ Wynn
* Plams LovesMan – Maloof Downfall?
* Social Media Abuse

** Sure Bets **

* Stratosphere
* Netflix
* Wynn Las Vegas room re-design
* El Cortez
* Professional Brakes
* NYT Disunion Series
* AC Revenue Numbers

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Vegas Gang #55 – December 16th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/12/vegas-gang-55-december-16th-2010/ Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:20:01 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=117 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Opens

* Vegas Gang ‘Sure Bets’

* Dr. Dave’s Jay Sarno Book
* Cosmo Pizzeria
* McCarran Airport (LAS)
* The Traditional Las Vegas Sports-book
* Holstein’s @ Cosmo

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Vegas Gang: “Unwin-terview” – December 9th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/12/vegas-gang-unwin-terview-december-9th-2010/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:04:24 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=113 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Special Edition – Hunter and Chuck interview John Unwin, CEO of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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Trippies 2010 Voting – We’re Nominated! Go Vote! http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/12/trippies-2010-voting-were-nominated-go-vote/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:26:58 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=111 Continue reading ]]> A big thank you to all of our listeners that once again nominated The Vegas Gang as one of the best Las Vegas podcasts. You’re the reason we do the show – thanks.

We hope you’ll consider giving us your vote.

Vote Here: http://www.vegastripping.com/trippies2010/

Trippies 2010 : Best of Las Vegas

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Vegas Gang #54 – November 19th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/11/vegas-gang-54-november-19th-2010/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:03:23 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=108 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Harrah’s Cancels IPO
* Cosmo Talk
* Diamonds and Stars
* Marnell and M Resort

* Vegas Gang ‘Sure Bets’

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Vegas Gang #53 – October 30th, 2010 – Podcast-a-palooza 3 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/11/vegas-gang-53-october-30th-2010-podcast-a-palooza-3/ Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:38:25 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=106 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

We are *LIVE* from Vegas Podcast-a-palooza at The Flamingo.

Our guest is Tom McCartney, President of Tropicana Las Vegas.

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Vegas Gang #52 – October 14th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/10/vegas-gang-52-october-14th-2010/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:22:15 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=104 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Podcast-a-palooza – Oct. 30th, 2010. Our guest will be Tropicana Las Vegas President Tom McCartney – all the details are available on the Web site.

* PENN Swallows M
* August Gaming Figures
* MGM May Sell Borgata ; Not Making Much Money
* Room Rate Survey Data

* Vegas Gang ‘Sure Bets’

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Vegas Gang #51 – September 12th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/09/vegas-gang-51-september-12th-2010/ Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:59:18 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=102 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Podcast-a-palooza – Oct. 30th, 2010. Full details coming very soon.

* CityCenter CityCenter CityCenter
* Vegas Gang ‘Sure Bets’

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Vegas Gang – Meet The Gangsters: Chuckmonster http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/08/vegas-gang-meet-the-gangsters-chuckmonster/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/08/vegas-gang-meet-the-gangsters-chuckmonster/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 05:39:23 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=100 Continue reading ]]> A special interview episode with my friend Chuckmonster.

Podcast-a-palooza – Oct. 30th, 2010. Full details coming very soon.

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Vegas Gang #50 – August 12th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/08/vegas-gang-50-august-12th-2010/ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:17:47 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=96 Continue reading ]]> Episode 50! Thanks for all the support. This is our first episode using Skype to record the show – still working on proper levels, etc… so please bear with us. Hopefully sound quality is vastly improved.

This time on the show:

Podcast-a-palooza – Oct. 30th, 2010. Full details coming very soon.

* El Cortez Design a Suite Competition
* Baccarat Study + HET IPO
* Hotel Apps
* Downtown Blues
* Vegas Gang ‘Sure Bets’

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Vegas Gang #49 – July 15th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/07/vegas-gang-49-july-15th-2010/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/07/vegas-gang-49-july-15th-2010/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:28:41 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=94 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Podcast-a-palooza – Oct. 30th, 2010. Full details coming very soon.

* Wynn Wins Tip Battle
* Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Discussion
* Riviera Bankruptcy
* 10 Years of MGM Mirage Resorts International, Inc.
* Vegas Gang ‘Sure Bets’

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Vegas Gang #48 – June 17th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/06/vegas-gang-48-june-17th-2010/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:43:28 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=92 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Podcast-a-palooza – dates coming very soon. Sorry for the delay.

* Wynn Resorts: Layoffs and Resort Fees
* MGM Resorts International and CityCenter Performance
* LVRJ and Righthaven File Lawsuits
* Vegas Gang ‘Sure Bets’

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Vegas Gang #47 – May 27th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/05/vegas-gang-47-may-27th-2010/ Mon, 31 May 2010 18:56:45 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=89 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

First off, a note – very excited to announce that Jeff Simpson will be writing a bi-weekly column for Two Way Hard Three. I’m very excited to have him on board!

* Encore Beach Club Opens
* MGM Mirage vs. Perini
* Atlantic City Numbers Down
* Tropicana Reborn?

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Vegas Gang Special WYNN Episiode http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/05/vegas-gang-special-wynn-episiode/ Wed, 05 May 2010 03:10:01 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=87 Continue reading ]]> Win an iPad! Details here: http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2010/03/submit_your_veg.html

Since part of last discussion got cut off, we recorded a little extra. This is just me and Jeff talking about Wynn Resorts possibly moving to China, plus a bit on Marina Bay Sands.

For more on this, Dr. Dave also has a recent Business Press article.

Anyway, just a short little bit, hope you enjoy. We’ll be back next time with the full panel.

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Vegas Gang #46 – April 30th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/05/vegas-gang-46-april-30th-2010/ http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/05/vegas-gang-46-april-30th-2010/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 21:15:16 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=85 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Win an iPad! Details here: http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2010/03/submit_your_veg.html

NOTE: This recording got screwed up somehow and we lost a segment of the show. Apologies to my fellow panelists and to the listeners. We salvaged what we could. Enjoy.

* Wynn Resorts Discussion (partial)
* MGM Mirage Name Change
* Boyd / Station Drama Continues
* Taking Photos In Casinos / New Luxor Policy

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Vegas Gang #45 – April 2nd, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/04/vegas-gang-45-april-2nd-2010/ Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:17:11 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=83 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

Win an iPad! Details here: http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2010/03/submit_your_veg.html

* Station Casinos Re-Org
* CityCenter’s First Hundred Days
* CityCenter vs. Perini
* Atlantic City Mini-Casinos
* Closure of CalNeva

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Vegas Gang #44 – February 25th, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/02/vegas-gang-44-february-25th-2010/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:45:41 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=80 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* MGM’s Aria – 2 Months In
* MGM Mirage Exits Atlantic City / Wynn Enters Philadelphia Market
* Greenspun / Station Casinos Relationship Disintegrates
* Lake Las Vegas Shuts Down
* President Obama’s Remarks and Visit
* Harrah’s Interested in The Palms?

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Vegas Gang #43 – January 21st, 2010 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2010/01/vegas-gang-43-january-21st-2010/ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:29:47 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=77 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Fontainebleau + Ichan
* Resort Fees
* Harrah’s + Planet Hollywood
* Harrah’s iPhone App

* Vegas Gang Trivia Episode #1

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Vegas Gang #42 – December 31st, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/12/vegas-gang-42-december-31st-2009/ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:50:52 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=75 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* CityCenter Opens
* 2009 Recap/2010 Look Forward
* Gary Jacobs and MGM Mirage

Happy New Year doooooodes.

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Vegas Gang #41 – December 11th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/12/vegas-gang-41-december-11th-2009/ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:43:52 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=73 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Dr. Dave Tours CityCenter
* Hunter Stays at Vdara
* Jeff Explains How Harrah’s Can Buy P-Ho
* Fontainebleau Drama Continues

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Vegas Gang #40 – November 20th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/11/vegas-gang-40-november-20th-2009/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:02 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=71 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* Hunter Tours CityCenter
* Fontainebleau
* Global Gaming Expo 2009

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Vegas Gang #39 – October 30th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/10/vegas-gang-39-october-30th-2009/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:39 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=69 Continue reading ]]> This time on the show:

* ARIA ARIA ARIA!
* Fontainebleau

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Vegas Gang #38 – October 21st, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/10/vegas-gang-38-october-21st-2009/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:01:10 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=67 Continue reading ]]> Live from Vegas Podcast-a-palooza 2 @ The Palms.

We discuss CityCenter with our guest MGM Mirage Sr. VP of Public Relations Gordon Absher.

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Vegas Gang #37 – September 24th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/09/vegas-gang-37-september-24th-2009/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:00:14 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=65 Continue reading ]]> We discuss:

* Planet Hollywood + Harrah’s?
* Fontainebleau + Penn Nat’l?
* Stanley Ho’s SJM
* Niche Marketing @ Monte Carlo
* Gaming Figures
* Aria

and more…

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Vegas Gang #36 – September 3rd, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/09/vegas-gang-36-september-3rd-2009/ Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:00:49 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=63 Continue reading ]]> We discuss:

* Encore Beach Club
* FBleu Sale Rumors
* City Center Condos
* Frank Fertita Jr.

and more…

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Vegas Gang #35 – August 9th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/08/vegas-gang-35-august-9th-2009/ Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:05:07 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=61 Continue reading ]]> We discuss:

* Harrah’s ‘Street O’ Shops’
* Monte Carlo Hotel 32
* Financial Reporting
* Random Banter

and more…

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Vegas Gang #34 – July 9th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/07/vegas-gang-34-july-9th-2009/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:49:21 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=58 Continue reading ]]> Rich Moriarty from Union Gaming is our guest.

We discuss:

* Harrah’s and Station LBOs
* May 2009 Gaming Figures
* Las Vegas Sands Re-Starting in Macau
* Crystals Retail

Update: I mis-spoke during the show, indicating that Station filed Ch. 11. That’s not the case, though they are still in negotiations with their lenders. I apologize for the mistake.

and more…

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Vegas Gang #33 – June 18th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/06/vegas-gang-33-june-18th-2009/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:22:58 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=56 Continue reading ]]> We are back with a new show!

We discuss:

* MGM Mirage Expands to Egypt
* Tropicana Atlantic City Sells to Ichan
* Fontainebleau Files Chapter 11
* City of Dreams Opens on Cotai

Also, check out WinoTripping.com and Vegas Mate 2.

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Vegas Gang #32 – May 21st, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/05/vegas-gang-32-may-21st-2009/ Fri, 22 May 2009 05:54:47 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=54 Continue reading ]]> Happy to be back after a little bit of a break. Lots to talk about, as always.

We discuss:

* MGM Mirage Pulls a Rabbit Out of its Hat
* Fontainebleau May Not Be Totally Screwed (we’ll see)
* UNLV Center for Gaming Research Trends

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Vegas Gang #31 – April 23rd, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/04/vegas-gang-31-april-23rd-2009/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:35:39 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=52 Continue reading ]]> Our special guest is casino expert Bill Zender, author of Casino-ology, a collection of his writings over the past several years. Zender was also a guest on Dr. Dave’s excellent UNLV podcast.

We discuss:

* Game Protection and the Future
* Casino Consolidation on The Strip
* MGM Mirage Selling Properties

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Vegas Gang #30 – April 9th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/04/vegas-gang-30-april-9th-2009/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:15:38 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=50 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #30 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* February 2009 Gaming Numbers
* Listener Questions

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Vegas Gang #29 – March 26th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/03/vegas-gang-29-march-26th-2009/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:39:41 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=48 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #29 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* Casino Photography Rules
* MGM Mirage vs. Dubai World
* Tropicana / Chapter 11
* Las Vegas Sands in Macau

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Vegas Gang #28 – March 13th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/03/vegas-gang-28-march-13th-2009/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:21:54 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=46 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #28 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* Macau Update with George
* Bill Weidner Leaves Las Vegas Sands
* Economic Update: Cannery+Crown, M Resort

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Vegas Gang #27 – February 26th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/02/vegas-gang-27-february-26th-2009/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:56:57 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=44 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #27 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* Boyd Offers to Buy Station Assets
* Wynn Resorts Q4 2008
* iPhone Card Counting Software Makes the Rounds
* 2008 Gaming Abstract Figures
* M Resort Opens Sunday

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Vegas Gang #26 – February 12th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/02/vegas-gang-26-february-12th-2009/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:48:05 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=42 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #26 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* Atlantic City
* Las Vegas Economic Woes
* Tropicana Re-Brands as Value Property (!)
* City Center’s Harmon is Stunted

Also, be sure to check out the new podcast from the UNLV Center for Gaming Research. You can subscribe to that here: http://gaming.unlv.edu/podcast.html

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Encore Las Vegas Design Roundtable – Vegas Gang Audio Extra http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/01/encore-las-vegas-design-roundtable-vegas-gang-audio-extra/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:18:04 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=39 Continue reading ]]> This special audio excerpt is an Encore Las Vegas ‘design roundtable’ featuring both the heads of Wynn Design and Development and the outside consultants they selected to help create the resort.

It was recorded live during Encore ‘media week’, January 15th, 2009.

Enjoy!

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Vegas Gang #25 – January 16th, 2009 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2009/01/vegas-gang-25-january-16th-2009/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:56:28 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=37 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #25 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* Harrah’s Suspends Caesars Palace Tower
* LVS v. ELAD v. WYNN
* Rumors Swirling Around The Mirage Sale
* Encore Media Week

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Vegas Gang #24 – December 31st, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/12/vegas-gang-24-december-31st-2008/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:40:06 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=34 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #24 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* The Trippies are announced this weekend.
* Encore Las Vegas Opens – EncoreOpening.com
* MGM Mirage Sells Treasure Island to Phil Ruffin
* The Harmon / City Center / Light Group Parting Ways?

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Vegas Gang #23 – December 11th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/12/vegas-gang-23-december-11th-2008/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:01:40 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=32 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #23 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

In this episode:

* Mirage Volcano Reborn (Photos: here
* Encore Suites at Wynn Las Vegas Opens December 22nd – http://www.encoreopening.com
* Nevada Gaming Numbers from October 2008
* Las Vegas Marathon

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Vegas Gang #22 – November 25th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/11/vegas-gang-22-november-25th-2008/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:03:24 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=29 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #22 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This is a special episode, focusing on the annual G2E gaming conference.

Also, please consider voting for us in the Trippies!

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Vegas Gang #21 – November 13th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/11/vegas-gang-21-november-13th-2008/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:56:53 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=28 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #21 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time around we cover:

* Terry Lanni to Leave MGM Mirage
* Las Vegas Sands Financial Woes Continue
* Should the Nevada Gambling Age Be Lowered to 18?
* WSOP Changes This Year

Also, please consider voting for us in the Trippies!

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20081113.mp3

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Vegas Gang #20 – October 30th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/10/vegas-gang-20-october-30th-2008/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:45:55 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=27 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #20 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time around we cover:

* Trippies 2008
* Gaming Stocks Slide
* Bellagio Turns 10 To Little Fanfare
* How MGM Mirage and Harrah’s Market

The AC article Jeff mentioned is here: http://www.atlanticcitytripping.com/features/feature.php?feature_id=1&page=1

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20081030.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/10/vegas_gang_20.html

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Vegas Gang #19 – October 16th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/10/vegas-gang-19-october-16th-2008/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:24:27 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=26 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #19 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time around we cover:

* Plaza vs. Plaza
* Wynn Resorts Preliminary 3rd Quarter + Encore
* Harrah’s + Chapter 11?
* City Center

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20081016.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/10/vegas_gang_19.html

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Vegas Gang #18 – October 2nd, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/10/vegas-gang-18-october-2nd-2008/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:52:20 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=25 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #18 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time around we cover:

* Las Vegas Web Roundup
* Tropicana Resorts Update
* Adelson Lends to Sands
* Sports Book Betting

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20081002.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/10/vegas_gang_18.html

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Vegas Gang #17 – September 18th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/09/vegas-gang-17-september-18th-2008/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:57:14 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=24 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #17 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time around we cover:

* Economic Update
* Kansas Update
* Strip Clubs in Strip Resorts?
* Mega-Resort Designs of the Future?
* ARIA Update

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20080918.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/09/vegas_gang_17_-.html

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No Show This Week http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/09/no-show-this-week/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:42:45 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=23 Sorry guys, no show this week. We’re planning on being back next week with a new show. Thanks!

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Vegas Gang #16 – August 28th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/08/vegas-gang-28-august-28th-2008/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:28:16 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=22 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #16 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time around we cover:

* Harrah’s Tests Removing Slot Machines
* Atlantic City Update
* Encore Rooms Revealed
* KS Gaming Licenses Awarded
* 40/40 Club Closes – Doomed All Along?

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20080828.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/08/vegas_gang_16.html

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Vegas Gang #15 – ‘Podcast-a-palooza w/ George Maloof’ – August 16th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/08/vegas-gang-15-podcast-a-palooza-w-george-maloof-august-16th-2008/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:44:43 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=21 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #15 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This episode was recorded live at The Palms in Las Vegas, NV on August 16th, 2008. Our guest was Palms owner George Maloof. This also includes the podcasting Q&A featuring Hunter Hillegas, Steve Friess, Miles Smith, and Tim and Michele Dressen.

Thanks to everyone that came to the event – it was a ton of fun.

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20080816.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/08/vegas_gang_15.html

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Vegas Gang #14 – August 7th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/08/vegas-gang-14-august-7th-2008/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:21:44 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=20 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #14 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time we feature:

* Echelon Work Stoppage
* LVS and MGM Financials / City Center Financing
* Steve Wynn in the New York Times
* Mirage Renovation

Don’t forget the Podcast-a-palooza:

http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/07/vegas-gang-podcast-live-august-16th-vegas-podcast-a-palooza/

Play Now:

A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20080807.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/08/vegas_gang_14.html

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Vegas Gang #13 – “70% Bulls**t Edition” – July 24th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/07/vegas-gang-13-july-24th-2008/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:44:09 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=19 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #13 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time we feature:

* Wynn Financials and Conference Call
* The Sahara and Sam Nazarian
* Steve Wynn vs. Bloggers
* UNLV Casino Gaming Study
* Consolidation in the Gaming Industry

Don’t forget the Podcast-a-palooza:

http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/07/vegas-gang-podcast-live-august-16th-vegas-podcast-a-palooza/

Play Now:

A direct link to the MP3 file is here:

http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang_20080724.mp3

Comments on this podcast?

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/07/vegas_gang_13.html

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Vegas Gang #12 – July 11th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/07/vegas-gang-12-july-11th-2008/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:07:22 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=17 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #12 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time we feature:

* Wynn Hires Tim and Tim / Wynn Early Financials
* Nevada and Illinois Post Bad Numbers
* Tropicana E.Coli Outbreak
* Don Barden / Pittsburgh
* MGM Mirage / Wynn Resorts Market Cap

Don’t forget the Podcast-a-palooza:
http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/07/vegas-gang-podcast-live-august-16th-vegas-podcast-a-palooza/

Play Now:

A direct link to the MP3 file is here:
http://media.ratevegas.com/vegasgang-20080711.mp3

Comments on this podcast?
http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/07/vegas_gang_12.html

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Vegas Gang Podcast – Live August 16th – Vegas Podcast-a-palooza http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/07/vegas-gang-podcast-live-august-16th-vegas-podcast-a-palooza/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:44:23 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=16 Continue reading ]]> I’ve been dropping hints for a few weeks and we can finally announce the event! The “Vegas Podcast-a-palooza” will be taking place on August 16th at the Palms in Las Vegas.

What is this event you might ask?

Live versions of Five Hundy By Midnight, The Strip Podcast and The Vegas Gang!

All the details are here:
http://www.vegastripping.com/podcastapalooza/

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Vegas Gang #11 – June 27th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/06/vegas-gang-11-june-27th-2008/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:44:24 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=15 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #11 is online. It should show in iTunes or you can play it here below.

This time we feature:

* Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Opening
* Cosmopolitan Sued Over Its Name
* MGM Mirage Using Social Networking
* Harrah’s Pays Debt With Debt
* Adelson Profiled in New Yorker

Some of the links that I was talking about at the end of the show:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1999/apr/25/adelson-an-angel-or-devil/
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1998/jun/16/columnist-jeff-german-wynn-showers-praise-on-contr/

Play Now:

A direct link to the MP3 file is here:
http://media.ratevegas.com/vegas_gang_20080627.mp3

Comments on this podcast?
http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/06/vegas_gang_11.html

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Vegas Gang #10 – “Thanks For 10!” – June 12th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/06/vegas-gang-10-thanks-for-10-june-12th-2008/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:16:14 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=14 Continue reading ]]> Welcome back for Vegas Gang #10. Thanks to all of our listeners – we’ve had a lot of fun over the past 10 episodes and we hope you’ll stick around – lots more to come.

This time we get into some of the economic stories and how they impact Las Vegas – expensive gas, depressed casino stocks and more… Also, hear us go back and forth on the topic of the CityCenter walkout and more.

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here: http://media.ratevegas.com/vegas_gang_20080613.mp3

Comments on this podcast? http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/06/vegas_gang_10.html

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Vegas Gang #9 – “Harrah’s WLV?” – May 30th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/05/vegas-gang-9-harrahs-wlv-may-30th-2008/ Fri, 30 May 2008 23:31:00 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=13 Continue reading ]]> Vegas Gang #9 is now live.

In prep for this episode I came up with quite a few stories, honestly most of them pretty small – no big blockbusters… Some interesting stuff but no big, whopper item to sink our teeth into.

The story on Las Vegas logos is here: http://www.vegastripping.com/features/feature.php?feature_id=142&page=1

Well, we went through a lot of those stories, with some good insights. Then, at the last minute, Jeff Simpson lets loose with an interesting theory – what would happen if you combined Wynn Resorts and Caesars Entertainment? Well, of course everyone had some thoughts on that one… Have a listen!

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here: http://media.ratevegas.com/gang09-05302008.mp3

Comments on this podcast? http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/05/vegas_gang_9_-.html

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Vegas Gang #8 – “Gay Vegas” – May 16th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/05/vegas-gang-8-gay-vegas-may-16th-2008/ Sat, 17 May 2008 03:11:12 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=12 Continue reading ]]>

This time around we have a special guest, local writer Steve Friess. Steve’s book “Gay Vegas” is the only gay-specific travel guide for Las Vegas. We talk about how Las Vegas markets to ‘micro’ communities and certain social subsets.

Beyond that, we go over MGM Mirage exploring splitting up, beating continuous shufflers, new Las Vegas entertainment and more.

Buy Steve’s Book: Gay Vegas – http://www.shoplva.com
Read Steve’s Blog: Vegas Happens Here
Listen to Steve’s Podcast: The Strip Podcast

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here: http://media.ratevegas.com/VegasGang05162008.mp3

Comments on this podcast? http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/05/vegas_gang_8_po.html

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Vegas Gang #7 – “Tropicana Management” – May 5th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/05/vegas-gang-7-tropicana-management-may-5th-2008/ Wed, 07 May 2008 21:54:26 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=11 Continue reading ]]> We’re back – only a couple of days late – I apologize for that. We’re back to the original gang this time around. I had a guest planned but my schedule got screwy so hopefully he’ll be on next time. Anyway, we covered a lot of interesting ground.

The Trop bankruptcy was breaking as we were recording and we started by touching on that.

In Macau, we discussed LVS and WYNN earnings (or lack thereof), the limit on new concessions and more.

Back in the States, we covered Atlantic City’s smoking ban and the Wynn Golf Course plans.

Anyway, hope you enjoy!

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here: http://media.ratevegas.com/vegas_gang_7-05052008.mp3

Comments on this podcast? http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/05/vegas_gang_7_pu.html

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Vegas Gang #6 – Fred Frazetta – April 17th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/04/vegas-gang-6-fred-frazetta-april-17th-2008/ Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:34:02 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=10 Continue reading ]]> Welcome back! Once again we have a guest and this time its a potential life and death issue. Is there a problem in the way the building safety standards are applied and practiced in Las Vegas? We have Fred Frazetta, the whistleblower responsible for bringing the issue of Harrah’s alleged non-permitted renovations to light.

We cover not only Harrah’s but also the Monte Carlo fire and the non-response to a very scary and potentially life threatening scenario.

Lastly, we touch on both Danny Gans moving to Wynn Las Vegas and on the ongoing courtroom battle between Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands and a Chinese consultant that claims he helped to make Macau happen for LVS.

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here: http://media.ratevegas.com/gang_04172008.mp3

Comments on this podcast? http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/04/vegas_gang_6_ap.html

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Vegas Gang #5 – Tom Breitling – April 3rd, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/04/vegas-gang-5-tom-breitling-april-3rd-2008/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:10:02 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=9 Continue reading ]]> We are back again, this time with guest Tom Breitling, formerly of the Golden Nugget. He has a new book out called ‘Double or Nothing’ in which he covers his successes at both Travelscape.com and the Nugget.

Tom was a lot of fun to talk to and I’m sure you’ll enjoy his commentary. I want to thank him for participating.

The book is available here:

Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas’ Legendary Casinos

Don’t forget to also check his Web site: http://www.tombreitling.com

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here: http://media.ratevegas.com/gang_04032008.mp3

Comments on this podcast? http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2008/04/vegas_gang_5_to.html

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Vegas Gang #4 – March 20th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/03/vegas-gang-4-march-20th-2008/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:39:04 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=8 Continue reading ]]> Well, we’re back – our first show served up from our new home here at VegasGangPodcast.com!

This show was a lot of fun for everyone I think – we were lucky enough to be joined part way through by Christina Binkley, author of ‘Winner Takes All’, a recently published account of the Las Vegas deal-making that has dominated the past few years.

Make sure you are subscribed to our new podcast feed, linked in the upper right. Also, the book is available below:

Winner Takes All: Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, and the Race to Own Las Vegas

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A direct link to the MP3 file is here: http://media.ratevegas.com/vegas_gang_4-03202008.mp3

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Vegas Gang #3 – March 6th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/03/vegas-gang-3-march-6th-2008/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:17:28 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/03/vegas-gang-3-march-6th-2008/ We talk the concept of ‘free’ and casinos, lots of fresh details on Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Majestic’s Vegas numbers, and more. This is a don’t miss for Wynn fans.

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Vegas Gang #2 – February 21, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/03/vegas-gang-2-february-21-2008/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:16:44 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/03/vegas-gang-2-february-21-2008/ The second time around, the topics include Crown investing in Harrah’s/Station, MGM Grand Detroit, Pure being raided by the IRS, Cuba as the next Macau and more.

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Vegas Gang #1 – February 7th, 2008 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/03/vegas-gang-1-february-7th-2008/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:15:24 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=5 The original episode – meet our roundtable and join in the fun.

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Welcome To VegasGangPodcast.com! http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/2008/03/welcome-to-vegasgangpodcastcom/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:41:49 +0000 http://www.vegasgangpodcast.com/?p=3 Continue reading ]]> Well well well – we have our own domain name! Since the show is really starting to take off, I wanted to create it’s own home on the ‘Net so here we are.

I will post the older show URLs here and all new shows will be posted here as well.

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