Derek Stevens
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Oct 30, 2026
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Looking for a Detroit connection here at the Neon Museum at the Duck Duck Shed Festival.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Well, you find it in Derek Stevens, the man who decided to create the D in downtown Las Vegas, patterned after his hometown of Detroit, where he made a fortune in the auto business.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And then he said, how about Circa? How about we do a strip-style hotel in old downtown? And downtown was a bit ragged.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
It was a bit old school, a bit wild.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
But he built one right on the corner that could easily have been on the strip.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Magnificent hotel.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And wouldn't you know it, for the first time, when Steve Wynn came off that stage the other night, there was Derek Stevens in the crowd.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And he walked up to him and he just said, oh, oh, Mr. Wynn, I'm Derek Stevens.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Looking for a Detroit connection here at the Neon Museum at the Duck Duck Shed Festival.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Well, you find it in Derek Stevens, the man who decided to create the D in downtown Las Vegas, patterned after his hometown of Detroit, where he made a fortune in the auto business.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And then he said, how about Circa? How about we do a strip-style hotel in Old Downtown.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And Downtown was a bit ragged.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
But he built one right on the corner that could easily have been on the Strip.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Magnificent hotel.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And wouldn't you know it, for the first time, when Steve Wynn came off that stage the other night, there was Derek Stevens in the crowd.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And he walked up to him, and he just said, oh, I'm Oh, Mr. Wynn, I'm Derek Stevens.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
You're listening to Michael Patrick Shields, and I'm speaking to you from Las Vegas, the D, which is owned by Detroiter Derek Stevens.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
That's the name of his hotel and casino.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And I've just had a very interesting experience because...
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Now, what a colorful character.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
Thank you, Big Cat, for the time.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And thank you, Derek Stevens and the D, for welcoming the Detroiters here with the Andiamo Restaurant and all of your connections to Detroit.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And thank you to Las Vegas, where the Neon Museum is waiting for you, too, to honor Vegas' past, present, and future.
Michael Patrick ShielsHOST
And you can get your fire keepers on.
Jim WeglarzHOST
You know, the owner of Circa, he's amazing.
Jim WeglarzHOST
Derek Stevens, yeah.
Jim WeglarzHOST
He's great.
Jim WeglarzHOST
I've never met him personally.
Michael TraigerHOST
So the event we went to where we got to hear Steve win, and it was at the showroom at the Golden Nugget.
Michael TraigerHOST
There were about 600 people there and many, many CEOs from many casinos, including Derek Stevens among them.
Michael TraigerHOST
And it was called, this whole talk was called Reflections of the Mirage.
Michael TraigerHOST
a conversation with Steve Wynn.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
I gambled, but never in a Survivor pool.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
So my introduction was when Derek Stevens bought this great contest up, and I'll always be in it as long as I can.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
And now I'm a Survivor guy.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
I get in other contests, but I'm mainly on Survivor.
AndrewHOST
Or not yet.
Bobby KhanGUEST
Listen, I like Derek Stevens.
Bobby KhanGUEST
Derek Stevens does a great job.
Bobby KhanGUEST
Circa? Yeah, Circa's a great property.
Bobby KhanGUEST
He does a good job.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
I gambled, but never in a Survivor pool.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
So my introduction was when Derek Stevens bought this great contest up, and I'll always be in it as long as I can.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
And now I'm a Survivor guy.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
I get in other contests, but I'm mainly on Survivor.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
I gambled, but never in a Survivor pool.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
So my introduction was when Derek Stevens bought this great contest up, and I'll always be in it as long as I can.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
And now I'm a Survivor guy.
Bob DeLucaGUEST
I get in other contests, but I'm mainly on Survivor.
Tim MurrayHOST
So we'll see if we get a crown, a World Series MVP tonight.
Tim MurrayHOST
I did ask Derek Stevens after he did his hit with – Mitch and Paul, this result, good result for the book.
Tim MurrayHOST
He said, yeah, pretty good shape for both Rays and Brewers.
Tim MurrayHOST
Said it would have been better Rays, but still pretty good with the Brewers winning the World Series.
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