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Episode Description

This week we learned more about how Tropicana will close as their owner Bally's faces both funding problems and a plan to take them private. With the property closing on April 2, the big question is whether or not it will be imploded. Bally's is fleecing the Tropicana and running her into the ground, but will they actually be able to build a replacement and if not Bally's then who would take over the project?

In other #news the Suncoast has announced a massive renovation that will touch almost every area of the property. We also discuss Lady Gaga's new show dates, who will perform next at the Sphere, Pirate Fest coming to town and how Mark Wahlberg is one step closer to his vision of Hollywood 2.0. Shawn also provides an update on his Rio lock situation and how the property handled it.

Episode Guide:

0:00 Pirate Fest returns to Las Vegas
0:53 Vegas Hollywood 2.0 becoming a reality?
2:44 The Sphere’s next act is an old favorite
4:14 Lady Gaga extends Jazz & Piano residency at Park MGM
5:59 March Madness in Vegas - Crazy prices at Circa?
7:35 Suncoast announces a massive renovation - Looks familiar?
9:07 Update on Rio lock & security situation
11:16 Rio’s great customer service & pool update
11:51 Tropicana closing need to knows
12:38 Does Bally’s have enough money to redevelop Tropicana site?
14:10 Could another casino operator replace Bally’s on the A’s stadium project
15:59 Will the Tropicana be imploded?

Relevant Links:

Pirate Fest - https://twitter.com/jenpbradley/status/1767268311849410828?s=46
Summerlin Movie Studio - https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/1-8b-sony-movie-studio-backed-by-mark-wahlberg-approved-for-summerlin-3020516/
Sphere Eagles - https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/famed-us-rock-band-landing-at-the-sphere-this-fall-report-says-3019475/
Lady Gaga tickets - https://www.ticketmaster.com/GagaVegas?awtrc=true&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-_mvBhDwARIsAA-Q0Q7i6PhKVGQMOltzz4UsuV0BFzCOCB3qX3RoLulfnanvrer-ZEsztsEaAtSJEALw_wcB
Suncoast Remodel - https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/remain-relevant-and-fresh-summerlin-area-casino-plans-major-renovation-3019785/
Trop closing FAQ - https://casinos.ballys.com/tropicana-las-vegas/faqs.htm
Trop Steak - https://x.com/jacobsvegaslife/status/1770885839385444593?s=46
No implosion - https://x.com/LasVegasLocally/status/1770998065228587066?s=20
Bally's debt and potential issues - https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-gaming-ballys-may-go-private-to-deal-with-debt-will-it-affect-vegas-stadium

Produced & Edited by: Shawn Coomer
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