Podcasts about Downtown Grand

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the LVCVA gave some guidance for the rest of this year including how they are counteracting a slowdown in Vegas. While their predictions of a 5% decline in revenue aren't dire, LVCVA is planning to up their marketing budget to attract more tourists. Will this work and what impact does the LVCVA have on Vegas tourism? In other news you might find a surprise the next time you look for hotel rooms. With resort and other fees now being priced in on hotel searches, will this stop the complaining about resort fees? We also discuss: big restaurant closures at Aria and Downtown Grand, Jose Andres' new restaurant, Flamingo's Go Pool is almost here, Ellis Island's expansion is coming along, Chippendale's are moving again and why dueling Fremont Street gorillas are a good thing! 0:00 Dueling Fremont Street gorillas 0:30 Vegas Golden Knights trolling and tough loss 2:01 Hogs & Heifers is out at Downtown Grand & sale rumor confirmed? 3:58 Cathedrale closes at Aria after 2 years - Prettiest Vegas restaurant? 5:28 Zaytinya opens at Caesars Forum Shops - More Jose Andres goodness 7:30 Flamingo's Go Pool inching towards late May opening 8:45 Another year we aren't going to EDC & cool helicopter experience 9:40 Ellis Island's expansion coming along - The screen is here 10:16 Bellagio's expansion canceled - Why we won't get it soon 11:47 Good news on Vegas resort fees & disclosures - Big changes now here 14:22 Win free burgers for a year at Cosmopolitan 16:05 Chippendales is struggling - Another move coming? 17:24 LVCVA predictions - Less visitors and more marketing 19:32 Interesting LVCVA facts including how many employees & more Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Send us a textThe American Music Awards are taking place in Las Vegas for the first time. The show will be LIVE from Fontainebleau. We have details on what to expect. We also learn more about the Easy Day Foundation and what they have planned for the broadcast. There will be several moments that will honor our veterans. We talk to the co-founders, Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay. Sean has some tips if you want to take a cruise out of Long Beach, CA. Dayna staycations at Fontainebleau and takes her mom to see Pitbull! She also arranged a quick meet up with Mr. Worldwide before the show. They also attend Dita Von Teese at Venetian. It was a special Mother's Day! We also head to Fortune Events launch party at Thriller Villa. We also have a place you need to check out right off the strip where you can $1 beers and cheap hotdogs. It's quite a deal!  There's also a free concert this weekend on the Downtown Grand's Citrus Grand Pool Deck! If your Texas home was damaged by hail or a hurricane in the past 2-years, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more insurance compensation. Call 1-800-251-1533. Or, visit GalindoLaw.com If your home was damaged in the California wildfires, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more compensation. Call 1-800-251-1533 or visit galindolaw.com VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn was in the news for everything outside Vegas as they made a huge purchase in a new for them market. They also were dealt a big setback in their pursuit of a NYC casino when the Town Board voted against their proposal. Is Wynn's Hudson Yard project dead in the water and will they ever build Wynn West in Vegas? In other news Venetian and Hyatt have now started their parnetship but it isn't as good as we had hoped. We also discuss Rio's 34th birthday, the old hotel room "ick", a new Olympic Village project, Peter Luger's lunch deal, Downtown Grand raising prices, transparency in the gambler influencer space and Venetian's wicked social media dance. 0:00 Binion's Gen Z video bloopers 0:42 Kenny Chesney Vegas Sphere residency 1:50 Psychedelic Sphere looks 2:52 Las Vegas is dry! 3:39 Golden Gate turns 119 - Oldest hotel in Vegas 4:42 Golden Gate's limited edition hoodie 5:26 Voodoo Lounge reopening at Rio 6:51 Cartzilla - Giant shopping cart Vegas tour 8:25 Luxor electrocution lawsuit 10:00 Senor Frogs has exited Treasure Island 11:24 A look at Barcode Burger 12:20 Genting Palace Buffet - Best buffet value in Vegas? 13:47 Taking food out of a buffet - Do you do it? 15:30 Bellagio's Lunar New Year Display has arrived 16:56 Fontainebleau changes parking policy - Less grace period 18:31 Did Fontainebleau make a mistake with this new parking policy? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn was in the news for everything outside Vegas as they made a huge purchase in a new for them market. They also were dealt a big setback in their pursuit of a NYC casino when the Town Board voted against their proposal. Is Wynn's Hudson Yard project dead in the water and will they ever build Wynn West in Vegas? In other news Venetian and Hyatt have now started their parnetship but it isn't as good as we had hoped. We also discuss Rio's 34th birthday, the old hotel room "ick", a new Olympic Village project, Peter Luger's lunch deal, Downtown Grand raising prices, transparency in the gambler influencer space and Venetian's wicked social media dance. 0:00 Venetian's “wicked” social media dance 0:42 Rio turns 34 - First all suite Vegas hotel 1:33 The old hotel bed cover “ick” 2:33 Wynn purchases high-end Crown London casino 3:44 Wynn's NYC casino project hits a big roadblock 5:36 Huge shakeups at the Raiders 6:38 Hylo Park begins construction - Replacement for Texas Station & Fiesta Rancho 9:07 The myth of Circus Circus flying elephants 10:42 Bellagio's Conservatory boneyard 12:12 Peter Luger's prix fixe lunch menu 12:59 Taste of Hakassan menu - A deal? 14:02 Downtown Grand raises price of hot dog deal & cuts good video poker 15:55 Transparency from slot influencers - Tracking losses? 17:57 Troubling issues with the gambler influencer space 19:00 Venetian and Hyatt begin partnership - Good or bad? 20:44 Both Vegas Hyatt hotels are all-suite and renovated Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the big race is coming to town for the second year and it brings a lot of frustration, hate and cool events around town. Why do people hate the race so much and what can you see/do even if you aren't attending the event itself. There is so much! In other news Treasure Island is getting ready to close a couple of popular and famous spots. What will replace them? We also discuss Rio's Masquerade Village clear out, Mark Davis selling more of the Raiders, another Rolex related robbery, a deal at Wicked Spoon, UNLV's epic social media response and the Vegas shooeys you have to see! Episode Guide: 0:00 Limited edition Vegas shooey 0:50 Wicked Spoon two for one deal 3:08 Harry Reid International Airport unveils new entrance 4:38 Another Rolex related Vegas casino incident 7:00 Rio's Masquerade Village cleared out ahead of renovations 8:19 UNLV's epic pizza & chicken viral social media response 9:46 From the comments - Y'all hate F1! 11:24 Neon City Festival & F1 events around Las Vegas 13:10 More renders of the new Mt. Charleston Lodge 14:36 The Killers are returning to the Colosseum 15:49 Update on the sale of Downtown Grand 17:11 Mark Davis sells more of the Raiders 18:00 Senor Frogs closing at Treasure Island 19:50 Why this is the perfect location for a new venue About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

This week on the show, we're talking about vegan options on the Vegas strip and in downtown Las Vegas/the art district!SHOW NOTES:The blog we mentioned that's a great resource for vegan Las Vegas options is Vegans Baby.Here's one of the episodes where we talked about our favorite dim sum place.The festival we went to was A Big Beautiful Block Party put on by Life is Beautiful.The strip hotel we stayed at was The Cosmopolitan.When we were downtown, we stayed at The Downtown Grand.Here's Becky's recipe for air fryer maduros!Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions to talkintofupod@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week there was a number of interesting discussions around the gaming industry as the Safe Bet Act seeks to regulate sports betting on a national level. Will it pass and what is it trying to do to reign in this somewhat new industry? We also discuss the prevalence of slot influencers and how they have changed the gaming industry as well. In other news Mr. Beast is involved in a lawsuit about his Beast Games filming in Las Vegas. We also discuss a Cybertruck light show on the Strip, Silver Strike coins in Downtown, dancing solo on Fremont Street, the possible sale of Downtown Grand and why we liked the UFC Noche event despite what some might have thought. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dancing solo on Fremont Street 0:45 The explosion of YouTube slot channels 2:04 Do slot channels make people gamble more? 3:23 Will we see more regulations around slot influencers? 4:42 Cybertruck light show on the Strip 5:29 Bellagio's Fall Conservatory display 7:33 Following up on Noche UFC comments 8:51 Beast Games Vegas lawsuit 11:12 Downtown Grand sold? 13:23 Silver Strike coins in Downtown Las Vegas 15:30 Safe Bet Act - Threat to sports betting industry? 16:47 Does the government need to protect sports betting consumers from AI? 18:38 Does the sports betting industry need more regulation and protections? About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM and Marriott finally revealed some of the details of their upcoming partnership. While we don't have a date, we learned about some of the benefits plus the bad news that Marriott elites won't be matched to MGM status. We also learned that MGM is raising resort fees across the board. The $50+ tax resort fee has arrived! In other news Rio continues to impress with its renovations including brand new multicolor LED lights on the outside of the building. What an improvement! We also discuss Ole Red's views of the Strip, Downtown Grand's new carpet, exposing the Mirage Volcano, how the media is covering the new pedestrian bridge law, GVR's new high limit room & one of the few honest gamblers in Vegas! About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Downtown Grand GM Andrew Economon has, in his words, worked "both sides of the street" in Las Vegas - for Caesars and for MGM. He's made other stops along The Strip and off The Strip, He now runs the hotel that used to be "Lady Luck." After a long closure, it came back ten years ago as The Downtown Grand. Andrew and Jonathan discuss the challenges and rewards of operating downtown, and the latest efforts to, in Andrew's words, "Make Downtown Great Again." He even has hats with that motto!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week I headed to the Strip to check out the crowd levels and pedestrian experience at North Strip resorts including Sahara Las Vegas and Fontainebleau. We also look at some of the updates Fontainebleau has been making, plus why Sahara is a beautiful property with a new entrance and no customers. In other news as we hear rumors of Mandalay Bay and Delano going under the knife, Luxor is debuting brand new highly themed carpet that is both bright and beautiful. We also discuss how the Bellagio sidewalk is closed again, Downtown Grand's new room offer and why the Strip's Minnie Mouse isn't quite what you would expect. We also have a big bonus today with our Laughlin Road Trip episode at the end! Don't forget you can also watch on Youtube! About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

The shooter that killed three UNLV professors had previously applied for multiple positions with the university, a suspect in a stolen vehicle was shot and killed by police, and the Downtown Grand celebrates its tenth anniversary. Subscribe now for the latest Las Vegas news. » Subscribe to the Las Vegas Review-Journal: https://bit.ly/lvrjsubscribe » Watch more 7@7 video: https://bit.ly/lvrjvideo 7@7 by the Las Vegas Review-Journal is a video news program that will be streamed on the newspaper's website, news app, YouTube, Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Alexa. Tune in for a fast-paced digital 7-minute newscast every weekday at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Connect with Review-Journal online and on social media: Website: https://www.reviewjournal.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviewjournal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviewjournal Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviewjournal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reviewjournal #LasVegasNews #LasVegas #VegasNews #NevadaNews

Andrew Economon is the General Manager for Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino and has over 30 years of extensive experience in the food and beverage, entertainment, hospitality, and casino industries. In this episode, Andrew touches on the importance of creating a guest experience that sets you apart, having great communication with all levels of team members, having passion for what you are doing, and building great relationships.

ZorkFest 2023;  The Vegas Vice Podcast;  Pullman Reef Hotel Casino;  Where to place odds on electronic craps;  Downtown Grand;  Touching 3 Card Poker cards with just one hand;  Golden Nugget, Las Vegas

Ever wonder what the ideal mix of big-city amenities and small-town vibes looks like? You're going to find it right here in downtown Grand Rapids. About Downtown GR (0:20) Downtown Grand Rapids Attractions (1:30) Art and Music throughout Downtown (2:20) Food and Beverage Options Downtown GR (3:03) Downtown Grand Rapids Events (3:35) Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guide More from Group Realtors: Website

Double-deck blackjack from a shoe;  Offers from casinos you've never been to;  Las Vegas table limits;  When you witness theft;  Trip reports:  The Linq;  Gold Coast;  Palms;  Downtown Grand;  Venetian;  Flamingo;  Atlantis;  Paris Las Vegas;  Harrah's Gulf Coast;  Hollywood Casino, Lawrenceburg

We return to Harrah's Southern California;  More info on Australian casinos;  Overpay on a buy-in;  "8-second rule" at Downtown Grand;  Harrah's Northern California loses power;  Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas;  Palace Casino Resort, Biloxi;  "You were over-comped!"  How do casinos you've never been to get your info?

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction[00:54] Las Vegas Advisor Members Rewards[02:45] Master coupons[04:16] Waived resort fees for up to five nights at Downtown Grand[05:51] $1 minimum blackjack tables[10:11] Caesars, MGM, Station, and Boyd[11:56] Members Rewards release date[12:33] Changes in Las Vegas in 2023[16:44] Mattress Mack[22:54] NFL contests [27:10] Commercials[29:26] James Grosjean's upcoming book[32:35] Other upcoming LVA books[35:27] Bob's upcoming strategy cards[41:48] Face-Up Pai Gow progressive [45:35] Discussion of lifelong EV[49:38] Recommended: Hit and Run on Netflix, Seven Stars free bets at Caesars, Resorts World free play and free parkingSponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comGuest Links:http://Lasvegasadvisor.comhttp://Huntingtonpress.comhttp://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOWRecommended:http://Netflix.com/title/80205626Caesars free betsResorts World free play and free parking

This week, Ira spoke with comedian (and motivational speaker) Guy Fessenden, performing in the Delirious Comedy Club at the Downtown Grand. In this episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Guy talks about the challenges of becoming a comedian at age 63; why he decided go go into comedy after years of pain and tears; how he runs a not-for-profit agency during the day and performs at night; the obligations of an “opener” in a comedy club; why, once you do stand up, you “don't have to fear anything in life”; how he uses humor in his public speaking; why mental illness is an important subject for his public speaking as well as part of his family life.

This week, Ira spoke with Chad Chesmark, performing in “House of Magic,” a family- friendly comedy and magic show residency at The Downtown Grand. In this episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Chad talks about his early start in magic; his decision to commit full time to performing; his training in Neuro-linguistic programming; how a significant book changed his life; how he wrote his own book on a cruise ship during “down” time; why he moved to Las Vegas (hint: Laura is introduced during the show).  

Today, we are going to talk about downtown condo living in Grand Rapids! If you want to be in an awesome, walkable community where you can just stay here and have everything you need, this is Downtown Grand Rapids condo living. The Fitzgerald Building (01:15) Riverhouse Condominiums (01:59) Monroe Center (02:54) Plaza Towers (03:43) Boardwalk Condominiums (04:27) Get more from May Group Realtors at https://marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr and @livingingrandrapids

80-1 long shot wins Kentucky Derby;  Mattress Mack changes the odds;  Midi baccarat;  Abandoning a slot machine;  New dealer exposes hole card;  Trip reports:  Isleta Casino;  Reno / Lake Tahoe;  del Lago Resort & Casino;  Hippodrome London;  Four Queens;  Downtown Grand;  Atlantis;  Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

The World of Winter has come to Grand Rapids and our team is super excited to check it out so today we're talking all about some of the cool attractions, events, and things to check out during this outdoor festival. World of Winter takes place across Downtown Grand Rapids from January 7th-March 6th. Check out their website for all the details and event information! Get more from May Group Realtors at marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr.

We love so many neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, but when you're looking for that city vibe, the best place to go is right to the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids. Downtown is full of things to do, places to eat, shows to see, and so much more! Today we're telling you about 4 amazing places to check out when you're in Downtown GR and looking for that city vibe. MDRD - https://amwaygrand.com/dining/mdrd Children's Museum - https://www.grcm.org/ Studio Park - https://studioparkgr.com/ Downtown Market - http://downtownmarketgr.com/ Get more from May Group Realtors at marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr.

So much Vegas, including inside skinny about Downtown Grand, Ellis Island's new tiki lounge, Dueling Axes at Area 15 and 10 tips to get you more slot jackpots!

Comedian and Delirious Comedy Club owner, Don Barnhart, hooks up for A Drink With Derek (literally). His club at the Downtown Grand in old Vegas is up and running, Thursday thru Sunday - 2 shows each night. The casino has gone through a beautiful addition, Delirious Comedy Club has moved to a larger space to accommodate the new COVID regulations and most importantly, the laughter has returned! http://www.deliriouscomedyclub.com for tickets

Kevin Glass, resort general manager of Downtown Grand Las Vegas, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his signature resort complex just a block away from Freemont Street, complete with a new Galaxy Tower, a casino (of course), a great pool and multiple dining outlets. It's all part of the rebirth of Downtown Vegas. For more information, visit www.downtowngrand.com. Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

There are so many ways that Las Vegas hotel casinos are improving safety, and a lot of it has to do with new technology. Sean shares his experience at the Downtown Grand, mobile apps guide you through your entire stay, from check-in to check-out. Caesars has a mobile food ordering program. You can have food delivered to wherever you are on property, or you can pick it up. MGM Resorts has digital keys that get you to your room, which means you can bypass the front desk altogether... and much more. Off the strip, Station Casinos properties have stepped it up with high-tech gaming. Sean and Dayna go on location to Red Rock Casino Resort Spa to talk to Dustin Boshers, the Director of Table Games. They discuss the Electronic Table Games and PlayOn Game Tech. Plus, Sean and Dayna's tips include holiday events in Las Vegas that kick up soon! A winter pop-up bar just off the strip and a new holiday show at The Venetian.

In this episode Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and Downtown Grand, joins the boys to discuss his quick tips for optimizing a brick and mortar casino, how big data will accelerate the future of sports betting, some of his best and worst business ideas, and how he once was temporarily 86’d from the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas for trying to get a date.

This episode on the Michigan Golf podcast we're talking The Mines. A great golf course just outside the city of Grand Rapids that's rich in history from, you guessed it, West Michigan's mining days of the the late 1800's! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the Full Circle, Christi interviews Brandon Stam, the Executive Director of Downtown Grand Junction.  Brandon talks about the exciting new developments in the Downtown scene, the effect of COVID-19 on the community and businesses, and explains the roles of the Business Improvement District and the Downtown Development Authority.  To learn more about Downtown Grand Junction, visit their website at https://downtowngj.org/.If you prefer to watch your podcasts, check out our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/C58StZ5pNAA

We discuss Downtown Grand's new room details, MGM's work-from-Vegas concept, Resorts World plans above and below ground and some other shit

Heller #Opinionaters. On this episode (132), DeVonta' pops up in Downtown Grand Rapids and pods with some dope guests and just talk some good talk. #ADPartner:Download the Audible app and receive a 30-Day Free Trial and FREE BOOK NOW. Click the link below and start your audible experience today!www.audibletrail.com/tobpodcastFollow us on Social Media:Instagram:www.instagram.com/tob__podcast/Twitter:mobile.twitter.com/tob__podcastFacebook:m.facebook.com/theopinionatedbru…od/?ref=bookmarksFollow DeVonta on Social Media:Instagram:www.instagram.com/devontas_world/Twitter:mobile.twitter.com/devontas_WorldIf you're interested in collaborating becoming an Advertising Partner with us and The DeVonta's World Podcast, please click below for information:www.tyronzahicks.com/advertisingpartnersSubscribe to us on youtube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumENGAPn7vVnY-WooTgT9g?view_as=subscriberIf you would like to make a donation to our podcast & network, click the link below:www.tyronzahicks.com/donateSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/THCNetwork)

Big Drew and Jim spent Tuesday’s show providing their thoughts and insights on the current civil unrest going on in America that included Saturday night’s riot close to home in downtown Grand Rapids:- Civil unrest in America and downtown Grand Rapids: How are you feeling about the events from this past weekend?- What’s going on with Major League Baseball: Do you believe an agreement will be reached to try and save the 2020 season?- How the sports world is reacting to the protests and riots in our country.Also, the guys get the perspectives from WOOD TV’s Jacqueline Francis along with FOX 17’s Aaron Parseghian and Zach Harig on what they endured and saw during Saturday night’s riot and Sunday’s cleanup efforts in downtown Grand Rapids last weekend.

Scott Commings grew up on a farm in WI and discusses how working on a farm helped him with his culinary journey. The call at 13 years old to help in a kitchen and what his first career path was going to be. We go thru how he landed a position with Loyola U (Chicago) that involved working on an organic farm and there is a discussion about organic produce!Everything about Hell's Kitchen is here including the call, before the show, off camera life, how hard the show really was, winning the competition and what he learned from Chef Gordon Ramsey. Life after the show in Vegas includes working at Caesar's Palace, Downtown Grand and Lake Las Vegas. Hear Chef talk about ECM (Established Culinary Management), Hospitality Alliance Group, finally great tips for pairing food with wine! You want to hear this! Links: Hospitality Alliance: https://hospitalityalliance.co/scott-commings/Fandom Hell's Kitchen: https://hellskitchen.fandom.com/wiki/Scott_CommingsLake Las Vegas: https://lakelasvegas.com/Lake Las Vegas Live (Jan.2020)  For interview with Chef go to 19:05-27:35https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1665&v=T4gjTNcOmNs&feature=emb_logo BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=766057Tell them I sent you for a $20 Amazon Gift Card! Subscribe, Rate & Review the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041 EXTRA 5: Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/beforethelights?fan_landing=trueChef talks about his goals before Hell's KitchenWhat drives him todayBiggest event he has cooked for and how planning is a BIG part of preparing food and all that goes into it. Support the show (https://www.beforethelightspod.com/member-areas)

Scott Commings grew up on a farm in WI and discusses how working on a farm helped him with his culinary journey. The call at 13 years old to help in a kitchen and what his first career path was going to be. We go thru how he landed a position with Loyola U (Chicago) that involved working on an organic farm including a discussion about organic produce! Everything about Hell’s Kitchen is here including the call, before the show, off camera life, how hard the show really was, winning the competition and what he learned from Chef Gordon Ramsey. Life after the show in Vegas includes working at Caesar’s Palace, Downtown Grand and Lake Las Vegas. Hear Chef talk about ECM (Established Culinary Management), Hospitality Alliance Group, finally great tips for pairing food with wine! You want to hear this!

Seth Schorr is CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino. The urban casino resort is the embodiment of Schorr’s vision to create a downtown Las Vegas hospitality experience delivering a superior guest experience and genuine sense of community. Since beginning his career in gaming and hospitality in 1991, Schorr served as an integral member of the Wynn Resorts team, developing the international marketing department in Macau, the interactive gaming division and The Wynn Collection of Fine Art. Earlier in his career, Schorr also worked in numerous capacities at Mirage Resorts including positions at Bellagio Hotel & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino, and Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. Schorr and his partner, Jeffrey Fine, co-founded Fifth Street Gaming which owns and operates five casinos. The principals of Fifth Street Gaming also control, through its affiliate, the LEV Restaurant Group, a food and beverage operation that owns and manages more than 50 restaurants in the Las Vegas area and Southern California including The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Jamba Juice, Lobster ME, JaBurritos, Daily Kitchen, Evel Pie and Golden Tiki. In early 2015, Schorr was introduced to the world of eSports and led the effort of developing the first fully integrated eSports program in a casino resort at The Downtown Grand. The Downtown Grand’s eSports program has included weekly eSports contests, team residencies and sponsorships, a weekly broadcast and professional tournaments. Schorr sits on the board of GameCo and advised on the development and launch of the world’s first video game slot machine. In 2017 Schorr launched Commercial Streaming Solutions which developed a patent-pending media platform that provides streaming content, including Esports and sports betting content, to retail venues. Schorr is a founder of the Nevada Esports Alliance and continues to be a leader in the convergence of Esports and sports gambling. Schorr is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is a member of YPO and sits on numerous boards including those for The Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Nevada Restaurant Association, Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, the Advisory Board of The Smith Center for Performing Arts, One Night for One Drop and was appointed by Governor Sandoval to serve on Nevada State Board of Museums & History. He is also an executive board member and Chairman of the Communications Committee of the Downtown Las Vegas alliance. Schorr is an avid cyclist, amateur photographer and has two little angels Dax (9) and Mia (7). Most importantly, Schorr recently married Dr. Emily Schorr.

Druff runs very deep in WSOP Main Event, and talks about his experiences with eventual winner Hossein Ensan (topic starts at 0:23:20 mark). Main Event bubble clusterfuck occurs, including a missing min-casher (1:25:17). Unexpected "second bubble" mess occurs at 163rd place at Main Event (1:58:35). Jack Effel causes controversy with ruling/attitude in critical moment for Dario Sammartino close to Main Event final table (2:15:11). Alex Livingston's QQ fold preflop during final 6 at Main Event -- smart or stupid (2:29:23)? Druff gets pulled over for violation of "Move Over Law" south of Vegas (2:30:05). Update on Smashburger Rio situation (3:21:09). Lawsuit filed against Encore Boston Harbor (3:40:59). Comedian Doug Stanhope gets banned from Rio, blames it on bad review he posted in February (3:54:32). Two guys scammed terminal cancer patient Kevin Roster, including a Baylor tennis player and a guy Druff once knew in 2009 (4:30:44). Is VPNing into non-US-accepting poker sites cheating (5:11:13)? Guy wins $500 royal flush promo at MGM Springfield, but they won't pay him due to leaving ID in the car, and they won't let him get it (5:34:30). WSOP.com allegedly ships wrong amount of chips to winner of side pot in tournament (6:02:49). Maurice Hawkins accused of ripping off a backer again (6:18:57). Dennis Blieden accused of embezzling $22 million from company to enter high stakes poker tournaments (6:48:47). Robert Alexander accused of embezzling investor money to gamble, play poker (7:01:09). Borgata went after Ivey's Nevada assets, WSOP winnings (7:14:13). Video poker with over 100% payback at mid-limits offered by Downtown Grand in Vegas, then downgraded (7:26:53). Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena, CA has roof collapse (7:43:44). tradershky co-hosts part of this marathon 8-hour episode.

Druff runs very deep in WSOP Main Event, and talks about his experiences with eventual winner Hossein Ensan (topic starts at 0:25:40 mark). Main Event bubble clusterfuck occurs, including a missing min-casher (1:27:37). Unexpected "second bubble" mess occurs at 163rd place at Main Event (2:00:55). Jack Effel causes controversy with ruling/attitude in critical moment for Dario Sammartino close to Main Event final table (2:17:31). Alex Livingston's QQ fold preflop during final 6 at Main Event -- smart or stupid (2:31:43)? Druff gets pulled over for violation of "Move Over Law" south of Vegas (2:50:25). Update on Smashburger Rio situation (3:23:29). Lawsuit filed against Encore Boston Harbor (3:43:19). Comedian Doug Stanhope gets banned from Rio, blames it on bad review he posted in February (3:59:12). Two guys scammed terminal cancer patient Kevin Roster, including a Baylor tennis player and a guy Druff once knew in 2009 (4:35:24). Is VPNing into non-US-accepting poker sites cheating (5:13:33)? Guy wins $500 royal flush promo at MGM Springfield, but they won't pay him due to leaving ID in the car, and they won't let him get it (5:36:50). WSOP.com allegedly ships wrong amount of chips to winner of side pot in tournament (6:05:09). Maurice Hawkins accused of ripping off a backer again (6:21:17). Dennis Blieden accused of embezzling $22 million from company to enter high stakes poker tournaments (6:51:07). Robert Alexander accused of embezzling investor money to gamble, play poker (7:03:29). Borgata went after Ivey's Nevada assets, WSOP winnings (7:16:33). Video poker with over 100% payback at mid-limits offered by Downtown Grand in Vegas, then downgraded (7:29:13). Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena, CA has roof collapse (7:46:04). tradershky co-hosts part of this marathon 8-hour episode.

Las Vegas is finally getting a speakeasy, Mandalay Bay wants you to pretend your happy on Instagram, and Downtown Grand takes one step forward, two steps back

Limo whiners;  Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill;  ZorkFest:  Cocktail party;  Anthony Curtis;  Dinner;  Charity craps tournament;  Panels;  Podcasters After Dark;  The Zorkie Award;  Melanie hits a royal flush;  "Muckleshoot!"  Deep Stack and Comb-Over;  360 Vegas Vacation meet-up at Downtown Grand;  South Point Kentucky Derby trip report;  TI trip report;  Sports wagering begins in Delaware;  Belmont Stakes;  World Cup

Downtown Grand, Recreational Blaze, Burning Man Dragon Art Car, 99 Happy Hours and listener feedback

360 Vegas Vacation 4:  Airport issues;  Indianapolis 500 winner;  Great crews at Planet Hollywood;  The Verbena at Chandelier Bar;  Secret Pizza meet-up;  Mark takes a tumble;  Limo ride Downtown;  No-commission Pai Gow Poker at Downtown Grand;  Big roll at The D;  Wicked Spoon buffet;  Meet and Greet at Baccarat Bar/Indigo Lounge;  Big roll at Bally's;  Tequila Taqueria Bar & Grill;  Bad crew at The Cromwell;  Ringer Wings, Pizza & Sliders Sports Book;  Big roll at Planet Hollywood

Is our "losing streak" over?  Preakness results;  Downtown Grand switches from 10x odds to 5x;  People get stuck in Tropicana Atlantic City elevator;  Robin Leach gets duped;  The correct way to play soft 18 in blackjack;  When you're banned, are you banned from all owner's properties?  Single 0 roulette in Atlantic City does not have the la partage rule;  Big 6 name explained;  Seneca updates its rewards;   Teaming up to play;  Strip blackjack: TI;  Strip craps: The Cromwell;  When is a roll not a roll?  C&E;  See you at 360 Vegas Vacation 4!

Join Travel Brigade as we do Vegas in a unique way by going off The Strip. We’ll check out unique offerings in the rapidly expanding Fremont East area, enjoy the excitement of the revitalized Downtown, and find unique offerings in Chinatown. Whether it’s an Evel Knievel-themed pizzeria, the enchanting Golden Tiki, the Downtown Grand “neighborhood” or a visit to the Neon Museum, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Phil Ivey "violated the Casino Control Act";  Total Rewards Visa promo;  WSOP final table this weekend;  Breeders' Cup next weekend;  VIMFP:  Golden Gate;  Downtown Grand;  Craps learn-as-you-play;  VIMFPtucky Derby (not);  Du-Par's;  Freedom Beat;  Main Street Station;  NERDcore Beach Club (and swapmeet);  VIMFPFERNO slot tournament;  Main Event:  Vegas Gang interview with Norm Clarke;  Dr. Dave;  Five Hundy by Midnight;  Vegas Tripping Match Game;  Dark Bar;  Hangover Casino Challenge Cup;  No Bingo Bingo!:  88 Days to Macau;  Vegas Fanboy;  Denton Dallas and Beyond;  Us; Luxor craps meet-up;  All/Small/Tall

Free buy bets are back at Downtown Grand;  Total Rewards Spring Tier Credit Bonuses should be applied to accounts by July 15, 2016;  NYRA pays multiple wagers on controversial race;  Mark's towel;  You only had to swipe once!  Fan-Tan;  Dealers helping you "cheat";  Hedging a Fire Bet;  Will we return to online poker?  Staying disciplined at the table;  Should you always try for that royal flush?  Riviera implosion

You guessed it, it's time for the last episode of Season One of the Vital Vegas Podcast! There's a lot of ground to cover in this week's episode. It's all the Las Vegas news you need to know, and some you don't. Wahlburgers opens at Grand Bazaar Shops, "Mindfreak Live" bows at Luxor, Beat Coffeehouse and Burlesque Hall of Fame will close, Stewart + Ogden at Downtown Grand, too. There's a "Listicle of the Week," specifically, "10 Las Vegas Things That Are Taking Too Damned Long." Listen. Learn. Live. Love, and other "L" words.

Dr. Mike's handicapping skills;  Free buy bets are gone from Downtown Grand;  Switching between Pass and Don't Pass;  Dealing with losses;  "Blackjack Challenge";  Double Draw Poker:  The Wizard of Odds page;  Playable demo

Phil Mickelson;  Total Rewards and Fuel Rewards;  Downtown Grand eliminating free buy bets?  Canterbury Park has the lowest takeout in the country;   Listener meet-up;  Low-roller craps advice;  Preakness Stakes;  Keren has a great roll at 360 Vegas Vacation 3;  Why Horn bets can pay differently at different casinos;  Our choices for places to play craps in Vegas;  Few people play perfect basic strategy at blackjack;  Dice hitting hands;  Great customer service from Luxor;  Video poker at Mandalay Bay;  Frequency of long rolls at craps

Pizza. Many people will tell you there is no such thing as bad pizza. There are clearly varying degrees of quality be even the worst pizza is still pizza. While some strive to create the best pizza you've ever had, others look to reinvent the culinary medium and blow your fuckin mind. Pizza rock is the latter.   At first glance, the menu can be concerning, especially for the picky eaters among us.  Balsamic reduction? Sautéed Pear? Quail Hollow Farm Honey?  What the fuck are you doing to pizza!  Good things, I assure you.  Very good things. Need some reassurance?  They also have the classic New York slice with the standards, a slice that rivals Secret Pizza at Cosmopolitan.  Pizza Rock isn’t just the best pizza place off Fremont St, it’s one of the best places to eat in Vegas.

"Cash" cards now available at Mohegan Sun;  VZZZT:  Uber;  Four-point and five-point Fire Bet winners;  Listener meet-ups;  Early bed time;  Free buy bets at Downtown Grand!  Main Event;  Playing for comps;  Craps tournaments;  Field betting systems

March Madness;  Free buy bets now at Downtown Grand;  Shoot to Win craps machine buy bets;  Total Rewards Spring Tier Credit Bonus;  Poker for Roulette;  Will our wives ever be on the show?  Review of W-2G policies;  Any $5 craps on the Strip?  Nobu trip report;  VZZZT details;  Poker Home Game: Stud 'em

Call our Voicemail Hotline: 951-292-4377; Mark and Dr. Mike don't play in a poker tournament; Hope you voted for the Trippies, 'cause now it's too late!  Casino parties; $10 tables on Super Bowl weekend? Baccarat side bets; Talking about bad-beat jackpots while in the middle of a hand; Vegas Fanboy's trip report: 3:2 blackjack at New York New York; "Even the Odds" promo at Tropicana; There's always $5 craps at Excalibur; Electronic poker tournament at The Plaza; Downtown Grand; The Cromwell

Comp Drink Tickets @Lobby Bar @Mirage, Radio City Pizza sold, Beer Garden details @the Park, Celine Returns, Downtown Grand and the future of Fremont, Hooters Casino rebranding, Canal Swimming at the Venetian, Clique Bar @Cosmopolitan, New Dining options Coming Soon, MNF @Legasse's, Beer Park @Paris and listener review of Yardbird from Neil and Sara Mitchell.

Call our Voicemail Hotline: 951-292-4377; Setback for sports wagering in New Jersey; Downtown Grand cuts table-game hours; Gambling still bad on the Strip; Craps tournaments; Craps lessons; VIMFP; Getting spanked; How we approach a craps session

Boardwalk Playground Kickerstarter, Las Vegas Club Sold, Downtown Grand for Sale, Vegas Sports History, MGM Resorts Update, Steve Wynn Fights for Boston and the Future of Vegas Gaming.

Picking up where I left off on my April trip to Vegas First Impressions of the Downtown Grand rooms, Gambling fun at Fremont and MSS, Be careful with your Dupar's pancakes and a review of the Sea Turtle Feeding experience at the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium. Rate the show on itunes and checkout more info at compedvegas.com

Call our Voicemail Hotline: 951-292-4377; The correct scoop on W-2Gs; Also, we messed up on our Ultimate Texas Hold 'em instructions; the D cancels their Tax Day Bonus Day promotion; Revel finally sold; $3 craps and blackjack at Downtown Grand; A mind-boggling story of dealers hustling for tips; Keno closes at Harrah's Atlantic City; What's the minimum "no 4" wager? Tales from the Don't; "Same dice!" Convince a friend to take Pacquiao for even money; More info on Win Cards; Tijuana casinos; VIMFP announcement

Call our Voicemail Hotline: 951-292-4377; Rental car woes; Playing All Tall, All Small, and All or Nothing; Downtown Grand; Bad experience at Du-Par's; Playing Riverboat Roulette; Craps meet-up at The D! VIMFP Opening Ceremonies; Hugo's Cellar; World/Whirl bet; SLS; VIMFP Main Event; We finally win the Fire Bet (no fooling)! Harrah's Las Vegas; The Cromwell; Fuel Rewards; The worst seats on the plane

Flamingo, Linq, Monte Carlo, NYNY, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Fremont St, Downtown Grand, Container Park, Heritage Steak, Nacho Daddy and much more

REMINDER: VIMFP 2014 is October 18th, 2014! This time on the show: – SLS Followup – Downtown Grand – Cosmopolitan Sold – Cosmo’s App Sucks – Dan Lee Out @ Palms – “How much does your room cost?” – Deaths … Continue reading →

Tallest thermometer in the world to get a makeover; Does it make sense to buy the 5 and 9? We'll be in Vegas Saturday, June 7, 2014; Street Dice introduced at Downtown Grand; Smart Money: What is it, and when does it come in? Poker Home Game: Five-Two

In the case of downtown Las Vegas, there has been a burst of new cultural centers, restaurants and bars that are turning this area into a true urban environment. And when mixed up with new casino resorts such as Downtown Grand, it’s had the effect of reenergizing and transforming this part of town into something very different than what you see on The Strip. To show you how far downtown has come we chat with Seth Schorr, the CEO of Downtown Grand (http://www.downtowngrand.com) about how they turned the ailing Lady Luck casino into an exciting new urban oasis that’s more like the Meatpacking District or Williamsburg in New York than a typical Las Vegas Casino. They discuss what it took to transform the property, how they expect to flourish, who they’re targeting and how and also how critical it is to be a part of the downtown community.

The Cromwell, Bond Expansion, Harrah's renovating, Apostrophe Bar @Caesars, The Commissary opens at Downtown Grand, Park & Linq updates.

This time on the show: – Seth Schorr, CEO of Downtown Grand for a special interview with Hunter & Dave. Chuck was absent but he got a note from home so it’s all good. We talk about ‘growing up Wynn’, … Continue reading →

The Las Vegas High Roller's final passenger cabin was attached to the observation wheel’s rim on December 3. The High Roller is a part of The LINQ project. Photo Credit: Denise TruscelloEpisode #48 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Jon Gray, general manager of The LINQ, and Seth Schorr, CEO of DTG Manager Las Vegas LLC, the company that is overseeing the redevelopment and operations of Downtown Grand Las Vegas.Read more about The LINQ, a new retail, dining, and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip, in this story from the November/December 2013 issue of Nevada Magazine. Read more about Downtown Grand Las Vegas, which opened in early December, in this story from the September/October 2013 issue of Nevada Magazine. Listen to the show below. Subscribe to the Nevada Magazine Radio Show on iTunes.

Happy Halloween! This time on the show: – VIMFP Recap – Downtown Grand – Caesars No Good, Very Bad Week – SLS Progress – Casino Firm Quarterlies and more. Leave comments here on the site! ** Sure Bets ** Chuck … Continue reading →

We’re live at VIMFP2013 with special guest Zach Conine of Downtown Grand with a special guest appearance from Derek Stevens of The D and Golden Gate! Play MP3 Listen on Stitcher Radio

This time on the show: – Bill Eadington – Trump Plaza Sold – SLS Las Vegas – Downtown Grand – Closing of Bill’s – Wynn Philadelphia and more! ** Reminders ** – VIMFP 2013 – Roll The Bones : Casino … Continue reading →