New Vegas Sidecar, IRS Handpay Changes, Misleading Receipts, Strat's Coaster & Free Strip Robotaxis!

Jul 22, 2025

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Episode Description

This week experts debated the change of the slot handpay threshold with some still saying it isn't happening, but most agreeing that it is. What do we know and when will these changes take place. Is this enough or should it be raised even further?

In other news Amex has announced a new type of lounge and it is coming first to LAS. We also discuss: a NV gaming operator bankruptcy, a crazy Bellagio bachelor party gone wrong, bye golf hello houses, over the top garlic rolls, saving on Vegas trips, Blue Martini's closure, Strat's roller coaster and how you can cruise the Strip for free in a robotaxi.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 A new winning slot playing strategy
• 0:34 Bachelor Party gone wrong at Bellagio - Banned for life?
• 1:59 Great videos on saving on Vegas rooms, shows, food and more
• 3:09 Goodbye golf - Huge new development coming to Downtown Vegas
• 4:55 Nevada gaming operator files bankruptcy
• 6:41 The most painful hand of blackjack
• 7:55 $.99 over the top garlic rolls in Vegas
• 9:14 The IRS handpay threshold may have changed after all
• 11:32 Another example of Vegas fees and misleading bills
• 13:31 Cool history of the original Vegas High Roller
• 15:10 Strat’s early problems and why High Roller went away
• 17:10 Blue Martini moving - New 3 story Strip flagship?
• 18:52 Amex announces new “Sidecar” lounge concept for LAS
• 20:31 Cruise the Strip in a free robotax

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