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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 1H 6M

Legends & Las Vegas: A Conversation with Casino Pioneer's Barry Shier & Oliver Lovat

from On the Corner of Main Street

In this visually enhanced episode, recorded at Oscar's Steakhouse inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino, Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel sits down with Barry Shier—one of Vegas's most respected gaming executives and a central figure in Steve Wynn's Golden Nugget era. Joined by Vegas historian (and regular guest) Oliver Lovat, they explore the origins of the Fremont Street Experience, the high standards and hands-on culture that defined Mirage Resorts, and the art of providing top-tier hospitality. From tales of old-school operators to insights on what makes Vegas such a special destination, this is an unmissable peek behind the neon curtain of Downtown 

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