Fremont Street Canals, More Fontainebleau Struggles, Vegas Free Drinks Debate & Wynn Gives Up!

Fremont Street Canals, More Fontainebleau Struggles, Vegas Free Drinks Debate & Wynn Gives Up!

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann May 23, 2025 Duration: 21:40

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Episode Description

This week social media was abuzz with reports of more layoffs for Fontainebleau including the reduction of hours. The big question looms as to whether this property will be able to find its footing and whether or not new ownership will be needed. Who could possibly take over and why isn't Fontainebleau catching on.

In other news the next step in Las Vegas' new commercial airport is happening. We are still a long way from having a new airport in Ivanpah, but things are on track. In other #news Flamingo's renovated pool is now open, Caesars is paying their employees to sell credit cards, Holstein's is reopening, Wynn gave up on a new casino, Rio is charging resort fees up front, Primm is still a mess and are free Vegas drinks a trap?

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