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Official: Downtown Grand Is Not For Sale
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Oct 2015
City manager (and guitar shredder) Betsy Fretwell told the local Las Vegas NPR show "State of Nevada" that Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino is not the father for sale.
I had a long conversation with...
Downtown Grand Reshuffles Executive Deck
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 Jul 2014
Having most of its blood spilled into a sea of desperation, Downtown Grand has brought in a Chex mix of seasoned executives to help right the listing ship.
In: Marie Ramsey CFO, formerly VP/CFO at Tropicana,...
Vegas Gang #111: Downtown Grand, AC, Caesars, Linq, Quad and IGT
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Jul 2014
On the latest episode of The Vegas Gang podcast discuss Downtown Grand's slow demise, epic contraction in Atlantic City casino market, Caesars LTD Inc. financial house of cards collapsing to the LINQ concept backfiring to...
The Best Western Premier Downtown Grand
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Jul 2014
VT reader @dicerunner21 noticed something about the rooms at Downtown Grand.
In room Best Western cups at @downtowngrandlv pic.twitter.com/zzyTGEIpEV— DiceRunner (@DiceRunner21) July 10, 2014
I've been in Downtown Grand rooms twice, a tour of every room model...
Downtown Grand Calls The Book-A-Bottle Play
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 May 2014
In addition to their new casino smell - biiiiig breaaaaath, hold it.... and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH -the Downtown Grand has begun piping in a whiff of desperation with this sad sounding offer straight from Caesars Entertainment's deep...
Downtown Grand Giving Away A Tesla Model S
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 May 2014
The Downtown Grand hotel and casino is trying to jump start their casino marketing program by giving away a brand new Tesla Model S this summer.
During the Summer Spectacular Giveaway, players will earn 1...
Postscript: Downtown Grand
Posted by RateVegas on 21 May 2014
I stayed at Downtown Grand recently with my wife. We were attending a family event nearby and I wanted to give it a try. This isn't a review of DTG but I have some thoughts...
VegasEats : Pizza Rock at Downtown Grand(ish)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 May 2014
Historians tell us that riches and religion are the root cause of warfare. What historians won't tell you is that pizza runs a close third.
Heresy - in pizza or otherwise - is defined by...
Downtown Grand Sued For Letting Drunk Guy Gamble
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Mar 2014
Mark Johnson claims he lost a ton of money gambling at Downtown Grand over Super Bowl weekend. He also claims he was drunk... and doesn't remember any of it other than hitting the bar...
Vegas Gang #102, #103, #104 : Seth Schorr, Andrew Pascal Interviews and More
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 Dec 2013
Xmas has come early for Vegas Gang with THREE shows in the last two weeks. Stuff that in your stocking, gaming geeks.
To start things off, Vegas Gang #102 features discussion about The Trippies, ...
Vegas Gang #101: Downtown Grand, Caesars, SLS and Earnings Season
Posted by Chuckmonster on 1 Nov 2013
On the latest episode of The Vegas Gang... a mini VIMFP recap then headfirst dive into the gang's thoughts about the tour of Downtown Grand, discussion about Caesars' myriad problems, and a progress report on...
Update: Downtown Grand Opens With First Roll Debacle
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 Oct 2013
The Downtown Grand's quiet soft opening started this evening with Steve and Andrea Wynn tossing out the ceremonial first toss of the dice alongside long time lieutenant Marc Schorr, father of Downtown Grand CEO Seth...
Downtown Grand: The Casino Carpet
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 Oct 2013
This is the casino carpet inside the Downtown Grand. It looks like a paint truck crashed into a chili cook-off.
Curious what you guys think about it....
Analyze This Downtown Grand Blackjack Photo
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 Oct 2013
As previously mentioned, the Downtown Grand soft opened yesterday, sending a wide range of Vegas cognoscenti heading to the tables to help push the property out of dry dock.
Of those spotted was The D's owner...
Vegas Gang #100 : LIVE from VIMFP with Downtown Grand's Zach Conine
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Oct 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, this is The Main Event - The Vegas Gang live at the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic from The Showroom at The D.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Seth Schorr, CEO of...
Downtown Grand Accepting Reservations, Opening October 26
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 Sep 2013
The Downtown Grand has just begun to accept reservations for guests, confirming our earlier report that the freshly renovated Lady Luck replacement will open on October 26. The first date available for reservation is...
Vegas Gang #95: Our #VIMFP Guest Is...
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Aug 2013
On the latest, newest episode of the Vegas Gang Podcast (#95 for those counting at home) we announce who will be our live-in-person guest at the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic at The D. ...
Downtown Grand Posts Teaser Trailer
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Aug 2013
Downtown Grand just posted a minute long teaser trailer to the YouTube. Lots of quick shots of mid-renovation hotel interiors. Check it out.
The Soundtrack is Swing Set by Jurrasic 5...
The Downtown Grand
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Aug 2013
Downtown Grand, the forthcoming anchor tenant of dt3 sub-district in downtown Las Vegas, from is slated to open this fall. Owners Fifth Street Gaming has been casually inviting local media members to come check...
Downtown Grand Previews Renovations
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Feb 2013
Remember the old Lady Luck? Well, construction on its long planned replacement Downtown Grand is blasting forth full steam ahead.
Yesterday, the property invited select local media types to come check the joint out -...

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