May

Vegas Gang #9 – “Harrah’s WLV?” – May 30th, 2008

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!

Play Now:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

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

13 years ago Short URL

Episodes

caesars/harrahs/lasvegas/lasvegassands/macau/vegas/vegasgang/venetian/wynn

May

Vegas Gang #8 – “Gay Vegas” – May 16th, 2008

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

Play Now:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

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

13 years ago Short URL

Episodes

May

Vegas Gang #7 – “Tropicana Management” – May 5th, 2008

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!

Play Now:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

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

13 years ago Short URL

Episodes