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Papanier mentioned media reports that Bally’s has been in talks with the Oakland A’s on how a Major League Baseball stadium could be incorporated into the site. “We're going to be patient about looking for the right project with the appropriate return for that market.” “We're not interested in duplicating other people's mistakes, and we have a long-term opportunity view on this investment,” Papanier said. The Rat Pack-era property sits on 34 acres that are controlled by real estate investment trust Gaming and Leisure Properties. He reiterated previous company commentary on last week’s fourth-quarter earnings conference call – Bally’s will take its time deciding how to redevelop the 1,500-room south Strip Tropicana. I’m not a sound engineer but I’d be willing to bet that for about $30k I could vastly improve how patrons would hear in that room.That doesn’t mean Las Vegas is an afterthought.īally’s President George Papanier said last week the Rhode Island-based casino company, which operates 15 casinos in 10 states, wanted a national presence, and having a location in Las Vegas was “a necessity.” I have seen this acoustic issue in other reviews, makes me wonder why MGM management hasn’t hired a sound engineer to help them figure this out. It could use some sound baffles along the ceiling and the side walls, this would keep the music from just roiling around the room.

I partly blame the sound guys, but also blame the venue. The issue with this venue is the acoustics, song lyrics were unintelligible and the instruments seemed to just jumble in a cacophony. Drink prices a bit steep but that seems to be common these days.

Restrooms were clean and easily accessible as was the bar area. It is a fairly small theater with mostly floor seating and maybe 20 rows of bleacher style seating at the rear. On arrival we were encouraged, no hassle from their Security, helpful ticket checkers and ushers.

Attended the Marshall Tucker Band performance at the Center Stage venue at MGM.

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