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This week on the Vital Vegas Podcast, we interview one of our personal Las Vegas heroes, Derek Stevens.<\/p>\n
Stevens is the co-owner of The D Las Vegas, Golden Gate and 18 Fremont (the temporary name of the former Las Vegas Club).<\/p>\n
Derek Stevens talks about a variety of subjects, including what’s in store at his Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the Las Vegas Club, a casino he purchased<\/a> with his brother, Greg Stevens, for $40 million.<\/p>\n Stevens also delves into why The D just launched a program where players can use their loyalty club points at two restaurants on Fremont East, Le Thai and Bocho. More restaurant partnerships are expected soon.<\/p>\n In a telling and candid moment, Stevens also shares something few know about the casino mogul-in-the-making. It involves the personal toll of being the only casino owner in Las Vegas who can frequently be found at The D’s bar, Longbar, greeting guests and shaking hands. Lots and lots of hands.<\/p>\n Also on the show, we mark the third anniversary of the excellent “Million Dollar Quartet” at Harrah’s Las Vegas. The show opened Feb. 19, 2013.<\/p>\n We dug up an interview from 2013 with the show’s director, Eric Schaeffer. Schaeffer reveals how he helps prep his performers, and explains why “Million Dollar Quartet” is different from the typical tribute show.<\/p>\n Listen now! You can catch up on past episodes on iTunes<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>![\"Derek](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/derek_stevens_blarney_stone.jpg\")