Vegas Area Casino Closing, Fontainebleau Turns 1, Insane Strip Hotel & Resorts World Cowboys!

[@Milestomemories]

How do you think Fontainebleau's first year went?

[@tbtslots]

My guess is they are underwater a bunch.

[@rich873]

Going back for my second time next month.

[@alfredoedoee5717]

Everything is prettier in bleau

[@vegasprepping1022]

Can you name another property that does such a good job running $400k /day in the red?

[@josephferrara6309]

Stayed at the FB back in September. Loved our stay. Lots to do on property and didn't have a bad meal all stay. Yes the vibe is more sterile than other themed casinos. Maybe adding more neon colors to give it that Miami vibe would work. Hopefully the arena going next door is the one that wins out so there is more foot traffic to the area. You will have the hotel/entertainment complex going in front of the convention center and the arena next door to bring more people to the area. Went down to the Bellagio/Cosmo part of the strip one night and it was almost too busy. Couldn't walk the strip.

[@jphdznr]

That kind of noise in a hotel room at 6 AM, definitely warrants a room change and a complete comp of the entire trip. Totally agree with Mark!

[@502outdoors]

We were at the Rio and they were jackhammering ( sounded like) on our window at 2 am.... I opened the drapes and the dude was literally 1 foot from me.... I called and the front desk was like oh we are doing construction 24/7.... Wouldve been nice to know ahead of time...

[@beachbumsailordude]

Back 20+ years ago I planed a trip to Vegas just for myself. There were a lot of hotel deals. One day I woke up to realize that I was booked into 4 different hotels at $49.99 a night. Then I got the biggest deal, the Venetian for $99! I always wanted to stay there. I booked it and cancelled all the other reservations. I got into that beautiful room that night and was on a cloud. Then the next morning at 7AM it happened! There was a reason for the deal. My room was right across from where they were building a new tower and construction went from 7AM to 7PM every day. Welcome to Las Vegas! Welcome to Las Vegas!

[@Milestomemories]

Haha the score and the reality!

[@Diesel0807]

The venetian was that cheap all the time 20 years ago ..shit has changed a lot if you don't have 3000 for a weekend now dont bother coming ..

[@beachbumsailordude]

@@Diesel0807 Yeah it was Sunday night through Thursday night. Weekends were a total ripoff even back then. You could get a room on the strip back then for what you pay in resort fees now. The last time I was there in 2005 I stayed at the Flamingo and I knew it was over when I saw a charge on my bill $7 a day for water. I mean like shower and flush the toilet water and not a bottle of water. WTF! I just thought, "It's over Johnny!"

[@Yolduranduran]

I am not a sports fan but kept seeing so many arenas/venues that are sports related and more to come. I think this strengthens the entire city.

[@aheroictaxidriver3180]

Yes, and if everyone believes in Santa Claus, the gifts will arrive.

[@Htrain34]

Sports ratings are down across the board. Vegas is getting suckered with bad teams. Should have stuck with new franchises like the Knights.

[@FlyLikeDove]

I absolutely love Fontainebleau! So happy that they are celebrating one year! From the rooms, to the dining, to the casino floor, all top-notch. Plus the people there in the casino - hosting, rewards, etc. are all great. I have had all good experiences with them! I hope more people give them a chance.

[@andrewreisinger6860]

If F-1 gets their proposed 10-year deal you can bet somebody's hand got greased.

[@davidsigalow7349]

We visited Fontaineblu during our last trip to LV. We really liked playing there and it is truly beautiful. We also won a jackpot on their slot machines, so we've been getting generous room offers since then.

[@sandrabaskette3116]

Use to love stopping at Buffalo Bills when driving in from CA.

[@Chrissie-d2n]

Fontainebleau matched my wife’s free nights with no resort fee offer she had with Cosmo just before they merged with the m life program. We’re sterling tier with Cosmo. Staying at Fontainebleau early Jan on that matched offer can’t wait 🎉

[@MC_aigorithm]

I would love to hear both of your thoughts on the Peppermill, why it hasn't become a resort and how it would fare if it were one. I still struggle to wrap my head around the fact that there's a Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno and in Vegas it's just a restaurant with some casino games.. it would be the North Strip's missing link IMO

[@philkumai]

It's sad to see that stateline/Primm is still not fully recovered. We used to stop by there on the way home from Vegas for one last meal and last chance gambling. Hopefully it can survive once Whiskey Pete's closes.

[@andrewreisinger6860]

Great show, guys!!

[@andrewreisinger6860]

FANTASTIC idea to make a way to deposit cash at the casino!

[@notmypresident4066]

I miss the Gold Strike in the 90s. Easy comps, low priced large rooms, close to LV, etc. Great alternative when LV was fully booked or just to save some money for those driving from LA.

[@Milestomemories]

Yeah I loved visiting the Jean casinos.

[@Just-E536]

I agree with Mark. MGM should've comped the room at the very least. We've stayed at something like 12 Vegas properties and I was least impressed with MGM Grand

[@DecibelFix]

@:43 we had something like that happen to us at Park MGM and my wife complained and they waved our Resort fees and gave us $100 food and beverage credit 😊

[@chrisguardiano6143]

Totally agree with Mark about the noise. I have had that happen to me on a trip before when I stayed at the Sandman Hotel in Vancouver a few years ago. The construction noise along with the traffic outside was enough to get me fully awake at 5:30 in the morning on a Saturday when I wanted to sleep especially given the fact that I had arrived into Vancouver at 11:30 the previous night on an Amtrak train from Seattle. After I complained, the hotel gave me a free stay along with a $50 food/beverage credit (in Canadian dollars). That was an awful experience & I really hope that individual who stayed at MGM Grand & had to deal with that noise got compensated well.

[@joelashadali]

If that noise happened while I was asleep whether it be at night or in the morning I would have hit the roof and not accepted anything less than a room move and some free nights. Great show.

[@LoveLightVibration]

4:16 anyone else impressed with how clean and clear the windshield is to film through? lol

[@misfitwookiee3177]

I'd love to see that "3 Cheap Days in Vegas" video as a collaboration with you two and Jacob!

[@David-q2v]

No such thing as a cheap day in Vegas anymore

[@spensero92]

This upcoming trip we, my wife and I, took advantage of comps to stay and see Knights games. We are staying at the dirty castle so we are just a 15 walk to the stadium, can't beat that.

[@neilopfer5687]

Thanks as always MTM for the great info!! The casinos at Primm have definitely been hurt by the Native American Casinos in California. Knew people in California that used to drive up early in the morning to gamble at Primm. They stayed there all day and then drove back that nite without even getting a room. The Casinos in California changed that big dynamic. The Casinos at Primm are good properties having been in rooms for work assignments at both Whiskey Petes and Buffalo Bills. No such work experience at Primadonna with their rooms at all. My impression as a non-gambler (except for sports betting) is that you get a better run for your gambling dollar overall in Primm from listening to friends who have played there.

[@rhymetimeuk]

That noise was unreal!! Great show gents!

[@Milestomemories]

Yeah people exaggerate about that stuff all of the time but this was no joke.

[@CASmerk]

Stayed at MGM Grand last month and the noise from further demo of Tropicana was loud too 👎🏻

[@natashamedina3830]

I would watch a live stream of the Sphere lol

[@UneducatedGeologist]

I CAN'T Belive there isn't. People would play it as screen saver

[@Gdub52o]

Our last stay at Monte Carlo featured what sounded like a drilling noise for hours one or two days. On the MC Facebook page I left a comment about it. Room was booked in wife's name so I was told to have her email them. She did was offered a free upgrade to a suite on our next visit. We never took them up on the offer as I knew changes were coming and didn't want to chance more construction noise

[@realrocker777]

I love how many of Mark's analogies are alcohol related.

[@fredk9999]

Thank you to our co-hosts for this fun segment. Oh! No! Construction with power tools when guests are resting or sleeping.

[@tbtslots]

I use the check and mobile deposit method with my bank. Anytime i hit over 5k i ask for a check and then just use mobile deposit and never worry. Learned my lesson when i hit a 60k win at red rock and was filming and had like 4 guys follow me around for a couple hours.

[@Milestomemories]

Great idea on getting the check and doing the deposit.

[@skip686]

When 'ya need some trim 'ya might as well go to Primm. Great updates, thanks guys.

[@Milestomemories]

Haha great tagline!

[@jgwin5150]

Was there a gay cowboy convention at RW? 😂 idk something is different there. I'd asked to be moved if that was my room, that's a little crazy. Hey Mark, we stayed at Nomad over Cowboy Christmas and you're right, their service was excellent. I did ask about the rebranding and staff said they might keep the Nomad brand, not sure how. I'd skip the library bar, but hotel service was spot on from check in to check out. I wish the Wells Fargo ATM machines at the airport allowed for deposits. FB is one year closer to being rebranded to something decent. Great show guys!! Love the channel.

[@donhenry7930]

I've been waiting all morning for this video.

[@Milestomemories]

First comment! Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@edwardcarranza3697]

I've been waiting for today's show also. I've been hospitalized since Nov 19th. I missed my Vegas vacation that I was supposed to take on Dec 6th. I'm just tired of watching grass grow until I'm released!!!

[@donhenry7930]

@edwardcarranza3697 well damn that's no good. Hope you get out soon and everything is good.

[@edwardcarranza3697]

​@donhenry7930 thank you for your concern. Hopefully by the end of the end of this year, I'll be 100%!!!

[@TheRickyV88]

I would legit watch the Sphere live stream. So there would be at least 2 viewers haha. I would play it in the background on my TV in the living room. It would be fun and make me happy!

[@proreach]

It's funny you talk about the ATM fees. I was just at planet Hollywood last week and I made it withdrawal from one of their ATMs. Now I I was totally prepared for the $12 service charge but being that I'm Canadian and I was using a Canadian bank card they posted a very confusing message where they wanted to charge me 12% currency conversion fee versus just my bank charging the actual exchange rate. It would have been an extra $200 charge on $1,000 withdrawal that is criminal. And I guarantee many people have been duped by that confusing option.

[@HummingbirdInAHurricane]

Primm initially benefitted from deep pockets and, thus, proper maintenance...............but in retrospect it was always a tall order for Primm to sustain itself given how remote and California tourist-reliant it already was, and especially now with the elevated gas prices and well after the deep pockets dried up and these resorts have essentially been left to rot overall. It's a shame but unfortunately isn't the least bit surprising. Primm is basically going the way of Atlantic City in its failures to diversify and modernize.

[@johnchambers8528]

I agree who ever is making the decision at Primm to close the already upgraded property with the attractions that could make someone want to stay and play there is crazy. As you mentioned the expansion of Native American casinos in California defiantly hurt Primm and eventually some Las Vegas resorts. But if you have something unique at your casino hotel you have an advantage versus just being another casino hotel to stay and play at. Otherwise the only option you have would be to be less expensive by a large amount compared to staying in Las Vegas.

[@andysorensen1737]

Club America just won the Liga MX title and have a pretty large following too so it’ll absolutely be well attended alongside the Messi tie.

[@Milestomemories]

For sure.

[@alyonapetrova694]

$3k/day minimum for 3 days. Just returned from 3 days at a MGM property to claim my “free” gifts from the Holiday Gift Shopping spree.

[@hapaguy2001]

For Primm they should just give all the tenants (retail shops and restaurants) free rent and only charge them a % of their sales. The reason why it's so dead is there's no reason to go there. If they have tenants maybe people will stop there and spend some money. Back when Primm was busy I would stop off there on the drive from SoCal to Vegas and shop, eat, and gamble. Now I don't stop at all and just continue on to Vegas....

[@David-hm4vh]

‘Gambling in a conference room’….line of the day.

[@Milestomemories]

Admittedly someone else noticed that on Twitter and deserves the credit!

[@David-hm4vh]

@ yea, but the comedy is all in the delivery, so tip of the hat to you! (See what I did there!!??). Happy Holidays, fellas. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@vgshwk]

The new hotel I will know where to go for Mogan David.😊

[@jamesoreily1472]

yeah i received a email from Ellis island stating from DEC 15 to the 21st to take that bridge down on flamingo, you need to come up koval for the easiest way to enter parking lot

[@zcvxs]

I stayed at the Strat during construction. It sounded like this video but I had a loud party in the room.... no one notice my noise

[@ChadBrown-mp3lc]

Can't use elevators during the Sabbath.

[@Scantronimus466]

Don’t they have some workaround for that? Like, they can’t operate the elevator themselves, but if they have a gentile hired to be on the elevator and push the buttons, then it’s okay for them to ride the elevator?

[@patrickfreeman205]

I don’t roll on the sabbath!

[@halecarter7041]

Don’t think a lot of strict, conservative Jews are going to Vegas…..

[@ChadBrown-mp3lc]

They can program the elevator to stop on every floor or a set of floors that requires no button pushing.

[@frotoe9289]

Google "Shabbat Elevator".

[@marlanfarrokhi]

It’s frustrating, if Primm was how it was In like 2000-2008, but they kept it up to date (they didn’t because mgm pulled the rug on it and sold it after years of neglect.)They only purchased Primm resorts because it came with New York New York after Primodona got eaten up… the people of today would’ve loved Primm when it was all up and running. They JUST needed to know about it. Also Fontainebleau looks amazing. With the new giant all glass high end shops open it looks like a really high end jewelry box in a way! Also the new strip front glass store looks stellar!

[@catbravo994]

PV is so sad. Loved when it was flourishing. It was the spot and safe place to stop to use the restroom but also play a little bit before getting to Vegas. We would mostly hit Buffalo on the way in and WP on the way back. Since all the other casinos closed on the way to Vegas, I guess it was only a matter of time before these ones were gone too.

[@cheetopendejo6660]

the new rage against the machine cirque de soleil

[@vgshwk]

Whiskey Pete’s it is like an executive getting a construction kick back that has never happened before.😊

[@AgGuy07]

Coming in on a short last minute trip to see my Aggies play in the Las Vegas Bowl. I'm excited to stay at Mandalay Bay for the first time. Agree about FB. I had a great time playing VP at the Tavern bar. I just need a good reason to stay there or make the trip that far north.

[@joelashadali]

The government should absolutely step in and squash those ATM balance scams.

[@Scantronimus466]

Or, y’know, take some personal responsibility instead of crying to the government to protect you from everything.

[@tommyfu9271]

They should actually do something about the resort fee scam

[@kwv889j]

Regarding the lack of money for the freeways, perhaps they could consider a dirty word, "tolls". The state I live in has made use of private toll construction more and more in recent years because the DMV simply does not have enough money. Private companies can get roads built quickly, and they do take good care of them afterwards. You do need a good negotiator for the contracts however. Unless the state creates some type of EV charging tax, or EV fleet tax, the road revenue issue will continue to get worse.

[@daniellehoward7161]

$1500 is the guess I would make as well. If you spend 75 to 100 for a show ticket and 175 for a sit-down meal, you still want to do a tour or 2. $500. is realistic for transport, shows, dinner, and everyday needs for a tourist.

[@paulascholz600]

I would watch the super-cheap Vegas trip episode. Do it!

[@DennisSmithAIStockImageClub]

The should work on making it family friendly, work with Brightline West with adding a station in Primm because there is growth in that area. Then they can market to those in LA who want to go gambling and have something for the kids to do.

[@BrakRulesAll]

Everything except the lottery store at Primm has to be bleeding gobs of cash - why is ANY of it still open? Bizarre.

[@fearingthecrabcat]

Arizona Charlie’s atms charge $4.99 to withdraw money. You can also purchase a ticket starting at $1. I saw the deposit option last time I was there but didn’t explore it….

[@60gregma]

How do you handle elevators during shabbot in a high rise?

[@Milestomemories]

In Israel they are automated and stop at every floor. I imagine they’ll have that system but not pretty. They may also have dedicated elevators that run to the top which are fine as long as no one pushes the button.

[@thatShadowKat]

There is indeed a 24 hour sphere stream on KZbin. It's not very good during the day since the sun does wash it out, but at night it's a good watch. Apparently it's someone with a clear view from about 9-10 miles away zoomed in.

[@Wanderlustwithjess50]

I remember stopping at a gas station on my way to Los Angeles; my stepmother came out with a bag full of nickels. That was the beginning of Whiskey Pete's, and now it's returning to a gas station!

[@vegasprepping1022]

Would like to see the cheap tricks or hacks for a frugal Vegas stay. Thanks guys.

[@donwarnick1089]

I stayed at flamingo during construction one year. Started at 8am till 5pm everyday. I complained at front desk and was told I was free to leave. No shit.

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

There already is a 24 hour Sphere cam... I think Fontainebleau needs a jazz band or live music on the floor to pick up the mood.. I'm coming to Vegas in May and am staying elsewhere, but I've added one nights stay at the FB... it was a "bucket list" choice.. That was pretty quick and funny, "...and 15000 chips," Mark!

[@frotoe9289]

111 West 57th in NYC is built on a plot that is 20621 square feet. That's a smidge under 0.5 acres. And it's 1426 feet high. So I guess it's technically possible to do a 400 foot hotel on 0.6 acres. Long as you don't want parking, or a porte cochere . Where are you putting taxis and Ubers? It will be interesting if they actually ever start building it. I'm not betting on that ever happening.

[@dkwak101]

Whiskey Petes is the OG, and shocked to hear that it may shutter. Calfornians, was this the first Casino you ever set foot in?

[@alexes84]

That is soooo weird...a JEWISH HOTEL ON THE STRIP🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@jessemcelroy5266]

I think when they start construction on the 15 billion dollar international airport out there ,it will be a game changer. It will employ 10 thousand people and have several million tourists landing out there. There will be a need for housing for the employees too.

[@Milestomemories]

Yeah that area will develop but unfortunately that’s over a decade away.

[@jessemcelroy5266]

Yes but developers will start moving in probably a couple of years before they even start construction so in around five years from now. There probably be three or four thousand construction workers .

[@sbloome77]

Yes roller coasters are always winning! Their loss!! And yes to Boys to Men 🤗

[@robinmattos-tw1jf]

KDH: I am just going to speculate on their plan. The permit application is intriguing to me. "1) place of worship. Does that mean the entire property is tax-exempt because there is a synagogue? I understand the reasoning for food handling, alcohol services, day spa, and hotel. Your thoughts?

[@vgshwk]

I always loved seeing people check in to a strip hotel with a case of milwaukees best.😊

[@BobThompson-y9p]

I think if i was not a gambler i could spend around $200 per day so a 3 day trip would cost $600. Spend time at the pool and the gym would help. You could get discounted show tickets the day of the show. Have some nice meals at moderate costing restaurants.

[@mmasque2052]

Seeing the graphic you posted for Fontainbleau, you said 12,000 nachos but the graphic showed 1,200 nachos. Which is about 240 orders?

[@fraziermichaelj]

I walked into Fontainebleau for the first time last week and found it to be stale and unremarkable. Not that is was MUCH better, but I felt a bit more energy in the Sahara, another place I'd never been before. I'd certainly like to try a couple of the food options over at FB next trip, though. As it pertains to the quick Vegas trip on a budget prompt, keep an eye out for happy hour dining specials (they're all over the place, especially at Miracle Mile shops) and even in some of the nicer places. You can have a beer and the steak n' eggs at Ellis Island for a hair under $20. Assuming you stay on-Strip, go into the convenience store between Battista's and Stagedoor to stock up. I grabbed a couple 16 oz. High Life cans for $3.00; the Flamingo is maybe another five minute walk from there. You can absolutely get away with $150-$200 a day!

[@Cyrus992]

Those apartments at Primm will see their rates fall. COVID measures were such a fall.

[@ericryden4273]

Is whiskey Pete's for sale then? if so what a cool private residence it would make....

[@georginamay859]

Open a Buc-ee's at Stateline - problem solved!! lol

[@vgshwk]

Whiskey Pete’s hit prohibition.

[@darrylcrutcher4178]

Where did Bonnie and Clyde's death car go?

[@briansieve]

Schwab is also great over seas

[@briansieve]

All those billions and billions from F1 should pay for bridges

[@briansieve]

I don't drink, nor really gamble. I'd like a nice unique dinner a show. And probably Uber a lot. Other than that, I'm pretty cheap.

[@briansieve]

I'm impressed how long y'all talked about Primm before mentioning Trim. 😂

[@brandt6735]

North end of the strip feels more safe and chill, less touristy. Would much rather reccomend my parents stay there instead of battling the crowds and the somewhat charotic walkways closer to the center.

[@jonhayman9306]

"I hate leaving Vegas with a big wad of cash." Said no one ever except Mark

[@fredk9999]

ATMs charge “convenience fees.” Yes, they are excessive

[@chrisjensen101]

Was in Fontaine Bleu in November to see Tears for Fears, their restrooms are fantastic. It’s the small things that matter.

[@Frank-James]

There is nothing that can't be fixed with Duct Tape!! I was at the Strat last week and I think that's where I saw that deposit in minutes on the ATM. It definitely caught my attention. Since when does the casino make it easy to send your money out the door? There has to be some kind of crazy fee making it worth their while. Or maybe you deposit cash, and they don't have to fill it up as often? No matter what, it isn't there unless it benefits them in some way.

[@redzwestisbest]

Don't forget about hitting thumbs up!!!! come on guys.

[@Ramonatho]

Being able to put the money back in your bank is great. I completely agree on the idea to put away anything over a thousand.

[@brandenolsen5241]

Not sure it is really content worthy for this channel, But Fontainebleau has apparently flipped on their live streaming policy I assume semi recently, one of the channels I follow got shut down without having a clue the policy changed

[@Milestomemories]

Interesting. I had seen a decent number of slot channels film there. Disappointing to hear.

[@brandenolsen5241]

@@Milestomemories Agreed, just double checked this just happened on the 15th to that channel so no clue how recent it is

[@tims4694]

If you want to avoid ATM fees, get a line of credit. If you have decent credit and enough money in your checking account, it's fairly easy.

[@richardjacobs9496]

Did you see the review on cowboy slots about Fontainebleau❤

[@DonnaSmith-it6ve]

If Vegas cost keep going up Primm could get busy.

[@DavidJensen-nm5sf]

Close all hotels at Primm. Keep the gas stations open. Lotto tickets are the only draw anymore.

[@tabbycat8511]

I agree fully: Close WP’s Close PVR (patriot’s been deed for awhile) Make BB’s the one snd only And … Yes. OPEN DESPERADO. Did you know it was at the tine the world’s tallest snd fastest? First drop is an insane 240 feet (including 28 feet underground). It is still one of the best, and def the top one in the state.

[@ricogreenberg]

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC of MLS has just been put up for sale by its owners, I wouldn’t be surprised if a new owner buys the team and moves it to either to Las Vegas or Phoenix. That is what happened with the old Vancouver Grizzlies of the NBA, who moved to Memphis.

[@chrishart7818]

I generally go with 300 to 500 in my budget for a day with gambling not a heavy drinker like to go eat at nicer places but nothing super fancy maybe see a show 20:58

[@jasonsaunders8175]

The King David Hotel is a famous luxury hotel in Israel.

[@wulffdendad8957]

I agree Shawn , Fontainebleau casino is too sterile for a Vegas casino. It would probably triple the clientele if it was in Miami #wulffdendad

[@miningthecows7662]

Whiskey Pete’s closing December 30

[@andsoitgoes1969]

The Boring Co might be able to save Primm

[@BobThompson-y9p]

I have often wondered what people with more than $10000 do in Vegas. It seems to me that ATMs in😅 casinos are not going to put money in your account. Someone would have to verify the deposit and send the money to your bank. It will likely be expensive if they do it.

[@dmimcg]

$100 so awesome, rofl. Another reason why I will NEVER set foot in Las Vegas.