Lawsuit Accuses Las Vegas Strip Hotels Of Price Fixing
Probably wasn’t a good time to brag about record high room rates. A Seattle-based law firm is suing several Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino operators for colluding to pump up rates….
Probably wasn't a good time to brag about record high room rates. A Seattle-based law firm is suing several Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino operators for colluding to pump up rates.
Hagens Berman places the blame on the properties and a specific piece of software called "Rainmaker" (which is also named in the lawsuit). So what are they alleged to have done and is it illegal if they did?
Here's how they say the Las Vegas Strip inflated hotel room rates
The accusation is the software took in data from all the hotels and the multiple owners. Typically, one company wouldn't have the data from another. But considering they had shared software, the software was able to compare room rates in real time, as well as room vacancies. The software knew it all, and shared it all, and that's the rub. That data shouldn't have been available to everyone, the lawsuit alleges, and that's how the room rates got inflated.
So, the software could suggest that room rates could increase given the lack of rooms and pricing at other properties. The algorithm was doing its job, but that job would be considered illegal collusion according to the lawsuit. Sure, the properties may not have directly colluded, but through the intermediary (the software) they believe the properties knowingly benefitted from the shared information.
Wynn, TI, Caesars and MGM are all named in the lawsuit, along with the software company. The law firm hopes to potentially get guests (at least partially) reimbursed for their jacked up room rates.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority bragged several times about how room rates in Vegas were at all-time highs in 2022. Whoops.
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Here’s What You Missed On Aimee+Shawn This Week
It was another short week on Aimee+Shawn! We are getting used to this four day work week thing, and frankly we can't imagine going back.
The week started with a recap of an absolutely amazing show. Shawn and several of the 102.7 VGS crew went to Resorts World Theatre to watch the incredible David Blaine do the unthinkable. Sewing his mouth, jumping from high heights, holding his breath for 11 minutes. It was astounding! Further astounding? Aimee has never been to a magic show in Las Vegas! No, we didn't stutter. We are shocked too. It's a right of passage.
While Aimee never saw a magician make things disappear, she has made the home next door do it. Every family that moves in comes out divorced. Like clockwork. Now a new family as moved in and she's faced with a predicament. Tell them, or watch them crumble from afar.
Monday was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Shawn joined Sammi for the MLK Day Parade in downtown. But while the talk of the day should have been his legacy, the world caught wind of this. A massive bronze art piece in Boston that has people blushing, depending on which angle the view it at. Aimee and Shawn took a look at the Rorschach test of a piece and figure out what we can see.
Then, an emotional reunion...
Aimee found out that the drink she thought left her forever was back. No, it wasn't wine. It's dry January after all. No, this was the white can of Rockstar Energy Drink. The formula was changed and she noticed right away. Her heart, shattered. Tastebuds were disappointed. But, wait, is that a miracle coming from around the bend?!
Shawn recounted the time he took his sedan off-roading to avoid an accident on Interstate 15. His wife was pregnant. His driving was impeccable. But unfortunately the drivers in front of him had other plans.
Finally, we learn of the story of Sister Mary Johnice who chased off some would-be thieves trying to strip her church building of metal. We give her the AI Story Time treatment to see how a movie in her honor will go.
We are back Monday with tickets to Madonna! Have a great weekend!
David Blaine Blew Shawn's Mind This Weekend
It was an incredible night of illusion at Resorts World this past weekend. Yet, somehow amazingly, Aimee has never seen a magic show in Las Vegas?! HOW?!
Is The House Next To Aimee Cursed With Divorce?
Three families have entered the home. Three families have gone through divorce. Should Aimee tell the fourth family that just moved in?
Things We Thought We Wanted As Kids
Ah, remember having dreams an aspirations?!
That Time We Sang... And We Sucked
Both Aimee and Shawn have some experience singing in front of a crowd, and both have some experience being rank at it.
What If Technology Just Went Away?
ChatGPT. Social Media. Robots in restaurants. What if, one day, it just all stopped working. Are we in trouble?
New MLK Statue In Boston Raising Eyebrows, Causing Laughter
We know he had a dream, but we don't think they were this lewd.
One Small Thing That'll Instantly Make You Suspect Cheating
Across the world, millions of women buy Strawberry Jam.
Stuff Our Kids Watch On YouTube
Shawn's oldest has been sick with a fever for a few days, which has him out of it on the couch and watching YouTube. Shawn got a look and... some of these videos are the dumbest things he's ever seen.
Rockstar Broke Aimee's Heart... And Put It Back Together
They took away her favorite drink many years ago and thought she wouldn't notice...
The Feed: Nun Chases Down Robbers In Buffalo, New York
Hear this story first, you'll need it for context later...
Funny Freudian Slips
Shawn left a nice tip and it had the cashier stumbling over herself.
Alec Baldwin Charged! Will He Serve Time?
The shoe finally dropped on Alec Baldwin. We debate what is next for the actor.
The Feed: Cousins Marry Each Other (Accidentally)... Have A Kid Too!
It wasn't a DNA test that tipped them off... it was a little too late for that.
The Off-Road Road Trip From Hell
One time, many moons ago, Shawn was proven wrong. But he was SO CLOSE to being right.
AI Story Time: Sister Mary Full Of Vengeance, The Movie
We return to Buffalo and let artificial intelligence give us the treatment for an imaginary movie that is coming soon in theaters.
Pamela Anderson’s Sexy Style Transformation Throughout the Years
Pamela Denise Anderson was born on July 1, 1967, in British Columbia. Pamela was first "discovered" at a British Columbia Lions football game when her image was shown on the stadium screen. The fans cheered her and she was brought down to the football field, and because of her fame in Vancouver, she signed a commercial contract with Labatt's beer to be the "Blue Zone Girl." After she booked more ads, Playboy soon approached her and by October 1989, she was on the cover of Playboy magazine.
With success from Playboy, Anderson moved to Los Angeles, California in 1990. A year later, she made her television debut on Home Improvement, where she starred as Lisa, the Tool Time Girl. Anderson appeared for 23 episodes from 1991-1997. Anderson then left to focus on Baywatch, playing the role of C.J. Parker.
In 1994, Pamela met Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee on New Year's Eve 1994 in New York City. In February 1995, they got married in Cancun, Mexico. The couple welcomed two sons over the next few years, Brandon Thomas Lee (born June 6, 1996) and Dylan Jagger Lee (December 29, 1997). During this time, the couple had their pornographic video stolen from their home. Both of them sued the website that stole the video, but their case was not settled and the video is still on the internet. Two months later, Pamela filed for divorce when her husband assaulted her and he was sentenced to six months in jail.
See below photos of Pamela Anderson throughout the years and how she has remained sexy. Her book, Love, Pamela, is out January 31. The documentary Pamela, A Love Story, will hit Netflix January 31 as well.
1983 Volleyball Team
Getty Images394924 01: Pamela Anderson (Back Row Far Left) Poses In Her Team Photo For Her High School Volleyball Team 1983 In Canada. (Photo By Getty Images)
1984
Getty Images394924 02: Pamela Anderson (Back Row Far Left), Age 16, Poses For Her 1984 High School Yearbook Photo In Canada. (Photo By Getty Images)
1985
Getty Images394924 03: Pamela Anderson (Back Row Far Left), Age 17, Poses For Her 1985 High School Yearbook Photo In Canada. (Photo By Getty Images)
Dec. 1994
Patrick Riviere/Getty ImagesSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 1994: American actress Pamela Anderson arrives at the Australian Music Awards party, December 1994 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)
Pamela Anderson Stars In Baywatch
Getty ImagesPamela Anderson Stars In Baywatch (Photo By Getty Images)
July 1995
Getty Images7/31/95 PAMELA ANDERSON STARRING IN HER NEW MOVIE "BARBED WIRE"
May 1997
Getty ImagesMay 20, 1997 Hollywood Pamela Anderson Lee at Motley Crue's Walk Walk induction on Sunset Blvd.
Feb. 1998
Getty Images2/15/98 MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson at the opening of "Studio 54"
Jan. 1999
Getty Images1/27/99 New Orleans, LA. Pamela Anderson ("VIP") at the NATPE Convention held in New Orleans.
June 2000
Eric Ford/Online USA370386 13: Actress Pamela Anderson walks on the set of her hit TV show "VIP" June 1, 2000 in San Pedro, CA. (Photo by Eric Ford/Online USA)
April 2001
George De Sota/Newsmakers387734 03: Actress Pamela Anderson attends the "VH1 Divas Live" April 10, 2001 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by George De Sota/Newsmakers)
Sept. 2001
Mario Tama/Getty Images394206 08: Singer Kid Rock and actress Pamela Anderson attend the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) 21st Anniversary Party September 8, 2001 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Jan. 2002
Vince Bucci/Getty Images399369 13: Actress Pamela Lee and Kid Rock attend the 29th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium January 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
Aug. 2002
Kevin Winter/Getty Images/FoxPamela Anderson at the Teen Choice Awards 2002 held at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca., August 4, 2002. (photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images/Fox)
April 2003
Rusty Russell/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 7: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) Host Pamela Anderson stands on stage at the 2003 CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards in the Gaylord Entertainment Center April 7, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rusty Russell/Getty Images)
Sept. 2003
Carlo Allegri/Getty ImagesBEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Actress Pamela Anderson arrives for the opening of the Stella McCartney Store September 28, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. The store is a high end fashion store that caters to the Hollywood elite. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
Nov. 2003
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 16: Singer Kid Rock (L) and Actress Pamela Anderson attend the 31st Annual American Music Awards at The Shrine Auditorium November 16, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Feb. 2004
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBURBANK, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actress Pamela Anderson appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios February 9, 2004 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Aug. 2004
Megan Gaynes/Getty ImagesCENTURY CITY, CA - AUGUST 6: Actress Pamela Anderson poses at a book signing for her new book "Star" at "Brentano's Books" on August 6, 2004 in Century City, California. (Photo by Megan Gaynes/Getty Images)
Feb. 2005
Bryan Haraway/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 16: Model/actress Pamela Anderson enters the Pamela Anderson "Bitch" party and fashion show at The Palms resort casino in on Feburary 16, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Bryan Haraway/Getty Images)
March 2005
Peter Kramer/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - MARCH 31: Actor Pamela Anderson attends a press conference where she was named the next spokesperson and newest face for M.A.C. cosmetics at Christie's on March 31, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
Jan. 2006
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 16: Actress Pamela Anderson arrives to the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 16, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
June 2007
Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Stage EntertainmentLAS VEGAS - JUNE 02: Actress Pamela Anderson waves during the curtain call for the opening night performance of magician Hans Klok's "The Beauty of Magic" show at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino June 2, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Stage Entertainment)
Sept. 2008
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesLONDON - SEPTEMBER 18: Pamela Anderson attends the Vivienne Westwood Red Label show at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 on September 18, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
May 2009
Florian Seefried/Getty ImagesVIENNA, AUSTRIA - MAY 16: Actress Pamela Anderson attends the 'Life Ball 2009 at the city hall on May 16, 2009 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Florian Seefried/Getty Images)
Oct. 2009
Kristian Dowling/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 11: Actress Pamela Anderson arrives for the 6th Annual Hollywood Style Awards at Armand Hammer Museum on October 11, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
July 2011
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 31: Actress Pamela Anderson arrives at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris Las Vegas to celebrate her birthday early, July 31, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anderson turned 44 on July 1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Sept. 2013
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesPARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: Pamela Anderson attends the Vivienne Westwood show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2014 at Le Centorial on September 28, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Jan. 2014
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Pamela Anderson arrives at the 3nd Annual Sean Penn & Friends HELP HAITI HOME Gala Benefiting J/P HRO Presented By Giorgio Armani at Montage Hotel on January 11, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
March 2015
Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Actress Pamela Anderson attends the premiere of Open Road Films' "The Gunman" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on March 12, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Sept. 2015
Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Cantor FitzgeraldNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Pamela Anderson attends Annual Charity Day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC at BGC Partners, INC on September 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald)
Jan. 2016
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: Actress Pamela Anderson arrives at Stella McCartney Autumn 2016 Presentation at Amoeba Music on January 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
June 2016
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 07: Actress Pamela Anderson attends the LA launch party for Prince's PETA Song at PETA on June 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Sept. 2016
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for UNITASNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Pamela Anderson attends the UNITAS 2nd annual gala against human trafficking at Capitale on September 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for UNITAS)
May 2017
fotopress/Getty ImagesMARBELLA, SPAIN - MAY 27: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been processed using Black & White filters.) Actress Pamela Anderson attends the official opening of new summer hot spot 'Playa Padre' in Cable Beach on May 27, 2017 in Marbella, Spain. The exclusive beach club offer a new exciting experience to Marbella social scene and is also committed to donating a percentage of its benefits to Casa Global Gift, a social project of the town of Marbella that supports children founded by Maria Bravo. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)
June 2017
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesMONTE-CARLO, MONACO - JUNE 16: Pamela Anderson attends the 57th Monte Carlo TV Festival Opening Ceremony on June 16, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
March 2018
Carlos Alvarez/Getty ImagesMADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 22: Actress Pamela Anderson attends The Global Gift Gala at the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum on March 22, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
Jan. 2019
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesPARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 22: Pamela Anderson attends the 17th "Diner De La Mode" as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Dec. 2022
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesLE BOURGET, FRANCE - DECEMBER 12: Pamela Anderson attends "Le Raphia" Jacquemus show on December 12, 2022 in Le Bourget, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
