E-464: The Holy Trinity of Podcasting

 Random Vegas

Surprising no one, the sportsbooks at multiple properties reported record breaking action on F1 betting

Twitpic of the week

I know it looks like this at every F1 track but damn it looked cool in Vegas.  Whatever you think of F1 and/or its impact on the city you can’t argue they know how to illuminate a track.  That was captured magnificently on ESPN via helicopter, then shared via screenshot by @MeltzVegas.  Many records have been reported as a result of the often-trolled event but it was the spectacle promised; and as usual, the Sphere impressed.  Here’s to hoping our Wishlist of things to improve actually get addressed.

News

• F1 2023 Results
• Manhole Cover Accident
• Vegas Starfish Fraud
• Pedestrian Traffic

E-463: Infalable

 Random Vegas

The Westward Ho was advertised as “The World’s Largest Motel”.  It had 777 rooms and closed in 2005.  When demolished they had to take down 27 total buildings. (@las_when)

Twitpic of the week

What else can you say but wow?  Here’s hoping Vegas properties will take notice that you can do so much more with LED signage than just running commercials.  If the Sphere hadn’t already endeared itself in the hearts of the locals it did with this display showcased during F1 practice, shared by @kerrybilicki.  Featuring elements of the Flamingo, classic Sahara, googie stars from Stardust’s glory days and a lot more all represented on this global display of Vegasy goodness.  Salud to much more of this.

News

• FUF1
• Downtown Ban
• Encore marquee signage

E-462: Confrontentional

 Random Vegas

The office of Sam “Ace” Rothstein and the Tangiers sports book in Martin Scorsese’s Casino was filmed on the site of an unopened casino at the Jockey Club (@summacorp)

Twitpic of the week

 

One of the reasons Vegas is like no other place on the planet is the wide array of architecture it has on display. It has a mixture of traditional, themed and many in a category of their own. Unfortunately, the creativity that brought us the likes of Caesars Palace, Paris and Excalibur, shared here by @las_when, seems to have been forgotten or at least abandon. The situation leaves those that appreciate them to desperately fear that the themes that make the city so unique are now the targets for redevelopment by those who thought an office park on the strip was something visitors wanted. The only constant in life is change so rather than lament the inevitable we should try to just enjoy what we have while we have it.

News

• F1 Vegas Eve
• Venetian Grandstands
• Mirage Mountain
• Trespassing Jackpots
• Wizard of Oz Escape Room
• Naked Crimes
• Hooker Gone Wild
• Sphere Struggles
• The Continental Returns
• Palms billboard sign
• Cosmopolitan to Vdara
• Canteen Food Hall
• The Family Plan