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How does the Plaza Casino contribute to the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas?

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I'm interested in urban development and heard that the Plaza Casino is involved in revitalizing downtown Las Vegas. Can you provide more details?

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The Plaza Casino sits on a 17-acre site and is part of the effort to change the face of downtown Las Vegas. CEO Jonathan Josel is focused on future development and improving the neighborhood. This includes building new hotel casinos, an Equestrian Center, and enhancing the overall area to attract more visitors. The goal is to offer a more intimate and potentially better gambling experience with better odds than the Strip.
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I've stayed at the Plaza for 30 years and there has been a definite shift in the last couple of years in terms of service and now I know why.  The CEO is a badass.  Congrats!
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As someone who has not seen your channel before I did not expect this video to be so good. It blew me away with the quality shown. Props to that CEO, something I never thought I'd say! You both have convinced me to try out downtown next time I visit
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Many many years ago I stayed on the 26th floor of the plaza. I loved it back then and really looking forward to seeing the changes after 18 years. As a retired pit boss. This video has to be the most entertaining and informative to casino rookies and experienced people. Very well put together.
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As a Vegas native,  i LOVE videos like this that highlight the ins and outs, and shows that at least SOME of our ceos genuinely care. Absolutely loved this video front to back
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Fabulous video. Great interview!! I've been coming to Vegas for a long time. In fact my first visit I was with my parents in June of 1965. After 565 trips to Vegas I retired here in 2021 and haven't left. Over the years the Plaza started to show its age and Johnathon  completely revitalized the property.
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Wish I would have seen this video before I went to Vegas two weeks ago!  We went downtown and loved it!!  I didn't realize that the cute doughnut place was owned by the Plaza!  And what a beautiful carousel bar!  It is stuff like that that tourists will remember and come back to.  If I ran a business I would run it exactly like Jonathon does!  He is GENUINE!!  So important in today's world!!  And by the way Gareth-you beat Noah's looks hands down!!  Great video!!
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Love how this bloke had the time of day for you and was so open about it all! What a great place
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I love this video that a CEO that is hands on and knows employees' names and what is going on in the business.  I have worked in companies that the CEO thought they were better than the day-to-day workers for the company.  What they don't realize is the employees is what can make or break a company. I haven't been to Las Vegas in a while.  Love they have bingo games.  My daughter and I play bingo every week.  Thank you for sharing. Napa CA
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I will be going to the Plaza my next visit. This CEO was very generous with   With his information and time. Thank him
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Nice to see the CEO of a casino out and about listening to him employees and customers alike.  Our local casinos in Laughlin could learn a thing or two from this boss!
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What a great DITL interview. Our family has been to Downtown many times over the years. I finally wandered over to Plaza in March. Gaming was good & I won a few bucks. So much potential for that location as downtown reinvents itself starting with the addition of Circa. Bonus VPC sighting. Kudos!
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Now THIS is the kind of experience we want when we go to Vegas. Building great relationships with a casino that makes us feel at home and give ua that old school Vegas vibe. As much as we love other properties, they leave you feeling just like another player regardless of tier level. Definitely will stop by here when we visit next week!
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This was fascinating. I have been watching Brian Christopher slots for over 5 years so when the area opened at the Plaza for non smokers, with his name on it I was so thrilled for him. Clearly a forward thinking casino owner. He seems so nice and so genuine. And I have no clue who you, Gareth, are. Nice job on this though. I'm sure this came up on my recommended because I watch slot channels. That would be a duh, right?
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Wow, I came across this interview unintentionally but what a wonderful time spent watching you both. Mr. Johnathan, you are a breath of fresh air. Never in a million years did I think a casino owner would be so open and honest about the ins and outs of managing this casino while keeping such a  friendly demeanor with your employees and Guests. I am by no means a high roller but the $ I do have to spend is made by working hard and I dont mind spending it with a company that values its employees and Guests like you do. I will be visiting The Plaza for sure. I will also encourage as many people as I can to go there for their Vegas visits.  Thanks for the video Mr. Gareth! Such a lovely way to get to know a CEO like Mr. Johnathan, or that such a kind CEO exists.
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This was one of my favorites videos. Looking forward to the other Las Vegas videos. I agree there is so much content that you can be there for more than 3 weeks. Hope you get a ton of views and kill it on this Vegas series of “Day in the Life” episodes from Vegas. Keep them coming.
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Surprised the Coffee they serve at their Coffee Shop wasn't mentioned. BC Slots raves about Plaza's Coffee.

This was my 1st time watching. Kudos to both you, and a very personable CEO.
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I stayed with this til the end. Great job Gareth. I don't get to Vegas often living in Reno but this CEO runs
things with genuine sincerity. It'll be my preferred stop when I return.
But I haven't seen any YT'ers recording or doing LIVES there. Many are at the V.
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Best back stage access to a casino video ever!  Props to you and the CEO
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What a GREAT video. I'm a strip visiter from NoCal. Go to Cosmo once a month (Platinum member) for last 6+ years and I never go to downtown. After watching this I'm definitely heading to the Plaza. I had no idea what a cool place.
Thanks and it's great to see the CEO what a nice guy.
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The plaza is where I’m going to stay. Just to have this gentleman to open up his casino and give the public a behind the scenes look is awesome. I’ll definitely spend my money there
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This is simply great that the CEO of the casino has an amazing personality and goes around interacting with players & the employees. You could hardly see this in Canada and the new casino in Toronto is the worst when it comes to customer service especially some of the table games supervisors. Canadians are known to be polite & friendly but when you go to this place, it’s totally a different place. We need to learn a lot from the Americans how to run businesses. This CEO is one of the best I have seen cause he seems to be pretty straight forward, honest, friendly & a genuine guy. Great content!!!!
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Very entertaining video, well done! I can not wait to visit the Plaza on my next trip to Vegas! Love how friendly the CEO is. ❤️
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WOW, great video.  I like playing at the Plaza but now I will enjoy it more
Thanks.
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What a breath of fresh air the CEO Was polite any true gentleman. Next time i'm in vegas, i'm gonna have to check out the plaza
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Man this was a great watch. So cool to see behind the scenes
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Today The Plaza is one of the best casinos in Vegas, people are always smiling, dealers are nice people, odds are better than other casinos because of the single 0 roulette, and now the CEO seams to be a very nice person. The Plaza is the Jackpot
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Loved your video ❤ I lived in Vegas for over 10 years about 30 years ago and I am surprised to see how far the casino has come. The CEO appears to be a great person with devotion to his company.
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Fantastic video! I think I'll be checking out the Plaza next time in Vegas!
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Great video and what a wonderful CEO.  Never had the desire to go here other than popping my head in.  This video has flipped the script for me and I appreciate you for bringing us along for the ride!
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