N9NE Steakhouse and Ghostbar Close Abruptly at Palms

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  Misslaydj November 2, 2017

  still bummed about ghostbar!!!! my go to ev' single year

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  FYMYAWF September 8, 2017

  I'm mystified as to what Stations thinks they're going to do with the Palms. It's set up to be a strip-style resort with strip-style venues and attractions but it's a mile away from the strip which might as well be 100 miles. They're going to have to either somehow get the "cool" factor back in that place (unlikely) and draw back the strip crowd or just go full video poker/buffet/rewards card retired locals resort like most of the rest of Stations. If that's the case though you don't need all those rooms, and you sure as hell don't need the upkeep cost of all those rooms. Think this might have been a misstep by Stations buying the place.

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  Mike L September 9, 2017

  They paid $312.5M for the property, which is actually a pretty good deal. The website mentions a shuttle, although I'm not sure if that's to the strip or elsewhere. They could position themselves as a strip adjacent property if they had a reliable shuttle and if they want to stand out, they could drop their resort fee and advertise the hell out of it. The sale that mystifies me is Boyd Gaming paying $380M for Aliante.

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  Scott Roeben September 20, 2017

  While the purchase may not have been a mistake, you're absolutely right about being mystified. Lots of those in the know in Vegas are scratching their head at the massive investment in the place. I like new things, so I'll be happy to see it, but it's a lot of money on a resort that's unlikely to be able to achieve its former glory.

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  Tommy Vercetti September 8, 2017

  Let's face it, people went up there (GB) just for the glass bottom. Over the years I've seen clientele's quality run downhill fast. At some point few years ago i've seen a line of coke forgotten on the couch and way too many wannabe gangster strolling around. I used to bring friends visiting out of town just for the bottom glass and the view,that's it. My guess for what's next ? A restaurant with a view aimed to locals. There's enough clubs in town and only 2 restaurants with a view ( Strat and Paris) . Station has enough power to come up with some serious eateries.

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  VegasSlushy September 7, 2017

  Not a surprise, given that the Palms has lost a lot of its trendiness over the years and has new owners. What will the future of the property look like, a swankier version of the Orleans that attracts local gamblers and visitors who don't want to pay strip prices?

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  Bouldersteve September 10, 2017

  It works for the Orleans. Get the tourists to fill up the rooms and give the locals comps to play the slots. People I have spoken to there were uncomfortable with the clientele so that is a big reason for the changes

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