Las Vegas has not always been the shiny corporate metropolis that it is today. On Episode 45, we watch the 1998 Documentary Mob Law (free on YouTube) https://youtu.be/j03S9Rif0uM?si=GX3vYEt-HqB9tYvR and take you back to Old Vegas and look at the legal career of Oscar Goodman and the clients he defended. The Drink of the Day gets Bill kicked out of the luxury lounge, and in Vegas WTF News at least one establishment is now charging tips on tips. Come travel with us!

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Episode 45: Mob Law

Drink of the Day- The Water Bottle Challenge

In Vegas, drinks can be expensive, but the ABC Store, Walgreens, CVS, and Target have affordable mini bottles and water bottles- so this is our guide to making a tasty, cheap drink with a little help from the corner store 1 bottle of cold water

1 powdered drink mix packet

1 or 2 mini-bottles

Main Story- Vegas Legend Oscar Goodman 1998 Documentary Mob Law (free on YouTube) https://youtu.be/j03S9Rif0uM?si=GX3vYEt-HqB9tYvR

Let’s talk about:

Oscar’s steps into becoming a mob lawyer

His ethical code while dealing with the underworld

His conflict with the FBI

The importance of criminal defense in our Republic

News

• According to Eli Segall with the Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas has the second highest unemployment in the country amongst metro areas with at least 1 million people. Vegas unemployment is 5.5% against a national average of 4%.

• Jacob’s Life In Vegas reported that a new law “banning” fake THC shops- they can still opperarew but must clearly disclose that their products are just CBD

• Scott at Vital Vegas says the Rolling Stone plan to buy the Downtown Grand is officially dead, this as low occupancy drives rumors of layoffs

• He also reports that Grand Bazaar Shops karaoke bar Bourbon Parade has been rebranded as the Smelly Cat, a timely pop culture reference if tomorrow is going to be January 1, 1999

• And following up on Scott’s original story, Eater Vegas shared details about Carbon Rivera, which will, and we quote, “Carbone Riviera marks a new chapter for the brand, one with a sharper focus on seafood. Developed in partnership between Major Food Group and MGM Resorts International, the restaurant will feature a centerpiece display showcasing Dungeness and king crab, oysters, langoustines, ricci di mare sea urchins, and razor clams sprawled over ice. Daily flown-in seafood will support whole-fish preparations like salt-baked branzino and grilled Dover sole. Signature Carbone dishes — including spicy lobster meatballs and spicy rigatoni vodka — will also appear on the menu, along with a decadent two-pound lobster pasta.”

• Eater Vegas also announced that Spiegelworld has just brought a circus-themed dinner show called The Party to Cosmo.The intimate 50-seat dinner theater will pair an Italian pre-fixe menu with circus acts. The two-hour experience will run $150 for dinner and a show, plus tax, tip, and booze

• According to Yahoo Finance, there is a record 7 billion dollars worth of homes on the market in Las Vegas. The median home price is $480,000 against an all time high of $485,000 and a national median of $441,000. Las Vegas appears to no longer be the haven of affordability that it once was

• In Vegas WTF news, Scott @ Vital Cegas shared a recipe from Ole Red that has us seeing red.

Vegas involves choices. In Episode 44, John and Bill talk about how to deal with the morning after making too many typical Las Vegas choices. The Drink of the Day is the Italian Gentlemen, the YouTube channels have a million views, and as always we bring you the latest Las Vegas news!

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Episode 44: Dealing With The Morning After

Drink of the Day- The Italian Gentleman

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces Campari
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice
• 1/4 ounce simple syrup
• Dash of orange bitters (optional)

Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Main Story- What To Do When You Over Vegas

Bill’s morning cure:

Ri Ra or 7th and Carson

Steam room at the spa

In. Room. Coffee.

Pork products and a Bloody Mary. John’s Survival Strategies:

Pregame with electrolytes and vitamin B

Hydrate before, during, and after

Don’t go hard the night before departure

Shower, coffee, bacon- repeat if necessary

News

• Bill- The Guardian, in a July 2 story debating whether the As stadium ever gets actually built, notes that construction costs are increasing daily and that John Fisher has seen costs rise from 1.5B to 1.75B– an increase of $250,000,000 for a project that already has strained financing.

• John- Scott @ Vital Vegas is reporting “substantial layoffs” at Treasure Island amongst room attendants, cooks, servers, and bartenders.

• Bill- Chelsea Leite, writing for SBNation.com, says the dynasty era for the Las Vegas Aces may be over. After winning the championship in 2022 and 2023 and making a strong run in 2024, they are as of July 5 sitting at 8-9 on the season. They are 10th in points per game, 12th in field goal percentage, and 11th in assists per game. What do you think about catching major sports in Las Vegas?

• John- According the the New York Post and multiple other sources, Kelly Clarkson cancelled the Independence Day debut of her new residency at Caesars, blaming tired vocal chords in preparing for the show and wanting it to be perfect. The cancellation happened hours before the show. What would fair be to the fans if you have travelled to Vegas just to see this show? What would happen to your refund if you bought the ticket on the secondary market?

• Bill- Fox 5 and other sources are reporting that there was a fire in a storage room in the parking structure at the Cromwell. Sprinklers contained the fire, and the Las Vegas Fire Department responded to the scene. Pictures show smoke billowing out of the parking garage.

• John- According to Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the 2028 Final Four will be held in Allegiant Stadium. Do you remember when major sports were still hesitant to go to Vegas?

• Bill- According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Carbone– which already has an outpost at Aria-i will be moving into the space in Bellagio previously occupied by Picasso. (We shared Scott at VV’s post predicting this in Episode 42)

• John- Neon Feast and Neon News (Al Mancini, Gemini Stevens, and crew) have shared their list restaurants with a view, compiled by Vegas Food and Beverage Industry insiders they interviewed

• Bill- Our YouTube channels have collectively passed the 1,000,000 view mark.

The Drink of the Day is a Sazerac, and as always we bring you the latest Las Vegas news. John and Bill also discuss which Vegas rooftop bars are worth your time, and we give a shoutout to our growing audience from Ireland. Come travel with us!

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