E-327: AVN Flu

Random Vegas

Had more visitors driven to Las Vegas from Arizona than California, the burst of development that took place on the Los Angeles Highway, known today as the strip, would probably have taken place on Boulder Highway and Tony Cornero’s  Meadows would be remembered as a pioneering resort rather than the El Rancho (Roll The Bones: This History of Gaming, Casino Edition) 

Twitpic of the week

It’s a magical moment when you enter your room and head directly over to the window to see what view you’ll get to enjoy during your stay in Vegas.  This has been an ongoing and evolving journey for Keren and I.  I’ve had a fascination with not recommending anything and just seeing what I get.  Sometimes it’s amazing, sometimes its AC units, always an adventure.  Now that we’ve successfully stayed at ever property I’ve wanted to, so begins the adventure of upgrades.  Thanks @doug2166 for sharing what he got to enjoy on his most recent trip.

News

Whitney Houston Hologram Flamingo Residency 

Fremont Renovation update

Las Vegas Arches

Future of AVN

New Star War Attraction

Four Queen Slot Malfunction 

3:2 Blackjack Finder

E-112: Dr. Dave

Show Notes

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Random Vegas

The red discard trays at Vegas card tables are used as filters to catch cheaters using inks or “daubs” to mark cards (Pulse of Vegas)

Vegas Mate Review of the Week

This week’s review is Kevin’s Nov 9^th review of Shania Twain @Caesars Palace – 5/5 chips

Twitpic of the week

This week was one of the most difficult weeks I can recall to choose a winner.  Properties were selling their latest deals with loads of quality pics in tow.  Listeners were vigilant and shared a bunch of great photos as well.  So I had to go with the most unique picture I saw.  It’s one of those pictures that captures that one angle you didn’t even know existed of places you thought you saw in every angle possible dozens of times.  This week’s winner is @NeonVacation for a photo of a collection of Vegas Property icons.  Starting south strip looking north, in one picture, he captured the Luxor obelisk, the Chrysler building and a few other skyscrapers at NYNY, Mandarin Oriental and Veer at City Center and Cosmopolitan.  I loved the ironic juxtaposition of seeing an obelisk in the foreground of an iconic replica skyscraper and 3 other buildings designed and built in the 21^st century.  This picture is another example of why I love Las Vegas.  No other place in the world can you see and enjoy so many unique experiences.

News

Zarkana Temporary Closing

Gaming options at 10 year low

Circus Circus now offers a Red Light Special

Cosmopolitan Holiday Movie Schedule

Mirage Renovations

The Who Fremont St Experience Video

Vegas Deals

Excalibur Early Bird Room Deal

Gold Lounge Open Bar

R Steak at Riviera happy hour

Caesars Entertainment auction

Chicago Brew Pub Football deal

Coming Attractions

George Strait & Miranda Lambert - 2/1   The Eagles - 2/15-16

Miley Cyrus - 3/1   Cher - 5/25   Reverend Horton Heat - 3/28

Larry the Cable Guy - 1/31

The River 

Dr. Dave Interview 

Grandissimo the book
Grandissimo the Soundtrack