The vibrant adult entertainment scene in Las Vegas, known for its dazzling shows and performances, is facing allegations of unfair business practices. At the heart of this issue is Mrs. Brauer, a 53-year-old industry veteran known as Tasha, who has spent 13 years navigating the complexities of the Las Vegas nude dance business. For years, her company thrived by connecting dancers with guests in hotels across the city, earning a $100 fee for each successful referral. However, this steady stream of income abruptly ceased when her business phones went silent.
Facing financial ruin and suspecting foul play, Mrs. Brauer took legal action, filing a lawsuit in Clark County. The suit names Sprint Corporation, S.O.C. Inc. – a competitor in the adult entertainment sector – and R. R. Donnelly & Sons, the publisher of the Yellow Pages. Mrs. Brauer alleges a systematic scheme to divert incoming calls intended for her business to S.O.C. Both the phone company and the directory publisher have responded by filing motions to dismiss the case.
“I want to expose this, I want to get it out in the open,” Mrs. Brauer stated, highlighting her determination to fight for her business and the wider industry. “If they can do this to us, they can do it to anyone,” she warned, emphasizing the potential implications for other small businesses.
Echoing Mrs. Brauer’s concerns, Eddie P. Munoz, another operator in the Las Vegas nude dancing industry, shares a similar narrative of declining business. Mr. Munoz recounts a time when he generated up to $50,000 monthly from referrals. However, over the past five years, his business has drastically shrunk. Like Mrs. Brauer, Mr. Munoz attributes this collapse to competitors and believes he possesses evidence of call diversion, potentially orchestrated by computer hackers or corrupt individuals within the phone companies.
Adding another layer of complexity, Mr. Munoz raises concerns about industry consolidation, hinting at possible organized crime involvement. He notes that the number of significant adult entertainment services in Las Vegas has decreased from around ten to just three major businesses in the last five years. This rapid consolidation raises questions about the competitive landscape and the challenges faced by smaller operators in the Sexy Nude Dance industry of Las Vegas.
