FHBM #508: When Wonka Slots Attack

Las Vegas podcast #508 includes:

Top Chef opener
New Frontier project confirmed to be Alon
Changes and rumors abound for Monte Carlo
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A complete wrap-up of our latest Vegas vacation, including reports on Bally’s, Elvis: The Experience, The Perch, The Commissary, The Roof, Seersucker, Le Central Bar, Off the Strip, Blue Ribbon, Cosmo bars, Wonka slots and other assorted Las Vegas stuff
Facebook Discussions of the Week: Treasure Island needs an editor
Listener calls about Cosmopolitan and other Vegasy stuff
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Direct download of the podcast:Â Five Hundy By Midnight 6/27/15Â (89:22 min, 84.5 MB) orÂ subscribe.

FHBM #504: Uber Good News

Las Vegas podcast #504 includes:

Letterman opener
Uber and Lyft can return
Life is Beautiful announces bands
The Cosmopolitan is getting another bar
The Cromwell pool serves food
Monte Carlo closes its cafe
Skill-based slots get OK, Michele geeks out
Mo5aic charge too much for Bally’s show
For the Record: Baz sounds weird, intriguing
Our sponsor: Viator
Facebook Discussions of the Week: Vegas work trips
Listener calls about Bardot, Cosmo, The Cal, Riviera, Giada, Excalibur, Bazaar Meat, Mariah, China Poblano, Andiamo, Peppermill and other Vegasy stuff
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Direct download of the podcast:Â Five Hundy By Midnight 5/23/15Â (98:31 min, 92.9 MB) orÂ subscribe.

Las Vegas podcast #495 includes:

Big Bang Theory opener
Guest cohost: Chris from Missouri
Bally’s replaces Tequila Bar with a tequila bar
Planet Hollywood opens Ringer wings, pizza and sliders
Comme Ca is closing
Westgate opens Silk Road
Stratosphere capitalizes on Rock in Rio’s lack of parking
Todd Bridges hosts game show at Plaza
Celine shitcans her band
Our sponsor: Viator
Five Hundy is a podcast?
Dear Tim and Michele
Listener calls about Riviera, SLS, Downtown Grand, Tilted Kilt, Planet Hollywood and other Vegasy stuff
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Direct download of the podcast:Â Five Hundy By Midnight 3/19/15Â (86:03 min, 81.5 MB) orÂ subscribe.

Las Vegas podcast #494 includes:

Ellen opener
IRS proposed jackpot reporting changes
Cosmo Identity changes upset table game players
Caesars CEO is thrilled with High Rollers lackluster performance
Wynn vs. Wynn
Another show shuffle
Our sponsor: Viator
Overused Vegas PR publicity terms
Listener calls about Grand Bazaar, Flamingo, Sugar Factory, hookers and Excalibur
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Direct download of the podcast:Â Five Hundy By Midnight 3/7/15Â (60:01 min, 57.6 MB) orÂ subscribe.

Las Vegas podcast #493 includes:

Bloodlands opener
Elvis: The Exhibition, The Show, The Experience details
Westgate renovation plans
Who wants to see a Suzanne Somers residency?
Kerry Simon closes KGB and Simon
Sugar Factory restaurant goes generic
Bar Vdara becomes Vice Versa Patio and Lounge
777 Brew Pub may add music
Mirage shrinks poker room, adds center bar and lounge
Cosmo owner seeks other Strip resorts
Route 91 Harvest Festival returns
Our sponsor: Viator
Where to find cider
Listener calls about show tickets, Grand Bazaar Shops, The D, downtown pizza, La Comida, Tropicana, Michael Mina, DeFara, Emeril’s, hockey, Bell Trans VIP shuttle service, Caesars Palace
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Direct download of the podcast:Â Five Hundy By Midnight 3/1/15Â (72:02 min, 68.6 MB) orÂ subscribe.

Las Vegas podcast #490 includes:

I Heart Radio opener
Caesars Entertainment does the CEO shuffle
Elvis returns to The International
Holly sues 1923
Liaison closes
Omnia sets March 12 opening date
Cosmo takes complete control of RRL
Bellagio upgrades sports book
Our sponsor: Viator
Listener calls about Westgate, SLS, Hostein’s, Firefly, Bardot, El Cortez, Sexxy, Linq and other Vegasy things
Facebook group discussion of the week: Vegas Rookie Mistakes
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Direct download of the podcast:Â Five Hundy By Midnight 2/8/15Â (81:49 min, 77.6 MB) orÂ subscribe.