Vegas's $3.7B Fontainebleau Disaster - Empty Floors & Pricing Scandals

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An Old Fashioned, some red lipstick and a black dress…sigh, there’s just something undeniable about a good ol’ classic. The beloved Vegas showgirl may be an endangered species these days (insert tear), but “VEGAS! THE SHOW” preserved those feather-clad beauties and the likes of an era when everything was flashier and dripping with sophistication. What’s that you ask? Can a show filled with gorgeous and talented women a la Rat Pack era really exist in the here and now? Oh yes my friend, it sure can and all we have to say is raise that curtain and let the good times roll. With a little song, a lot of dance and that certain sultry allure that only old timey Vegas could pull off, this is a trip down memory lane and, well, it’s pretty legit. The costumes are fun, funky, sexy and so real. Ok, well maybe not the candy-themed costumes but hell, their Sammy Davis Jr. sure had us pining for an autograph. For a city that was built on pure, raw talent and obviously dolla dolla bills, this show celebrates iconic moments from the city's rich entertainment history through the decades that made the Vegas we know and love today. And we’ll tip our top hats to that.
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The Fontainebleau Las Vegas cost $3.7 billion and took 20 years to build—surviving bankruptcy, a pandemic, and multiple owners. But since opening in December 2023, this 67-story luxury megaresort has struggled with empty casino floors, 49% occupancy rates, viral pricing scandals (#NachoGate), executive turnover, staff layoffs, and an anti-money laundering investigation. This documentary explores how Nevada's tallest building became stranded on the neglected north end of the Las Vegas Strip, where minimal foot traffic, no monorail connection, and premium pricing have created a perfect storm of operational challenges. From the 2007 construction accidents to the 2009 bankruptcy to the troubled 2023 opening, we trace the full history of Vegas's most cursed casino project and ask: can a resort this beautiful survive in a location this bad? Featuring guest reviews, financial analysis, and expert commentary on whether Fontainebleau Las Vegas can break the cycle—or become the Strip's newest cautionary tale.

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Las Vegas Casino
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Broken Foundations, Las Vegas, Vegas history
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