MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM A truck crashes into Main Street Station, Caesars pushes for Vanderpump Lane, and Shawn and Mark break down which of Vegas' new all-inclusive summer packages actually delivers the best value. They also get into Boomers replacing Circa at The Pass, the Moulin Rouge temporary casino comeback, and a pretty wild skimming case at Binion's. In This Episode: Main Street Station gets hit by a truck Caesars wants Vanderpump Lane and rolls out digital keys MGM vs Caesars all-inclusive showdown, plus Plaza, Conrad and Circa New York-New York's spa suite Texas gas station skill-based gambling machines Golden Nugget closes OG Grotto Boomers replaces Circa at The Pass Moulin Rouge temporary casino returns Binion's skimming case Episode Guide 0:00 Main Street Station gets smashed 0:24 Vanderpump Lane push 2:18 Caesars finally adds digital keys 4:05 MGM vs Caesars all-inclusive showdown 6:32 Who Caesars is really targeting 8:07 Plaza, Conrad and Circa join the fight 10:49 New York-New York's spa suite 12:30 Texas gas station skill machines 14:43 Golden Nugget closes OG Grotto 16:41 Boomers replaces Circa at The Pass 18:42 Moulin Rouge temporary casino returns 19:49 Binion's $300K skimming case Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Links: Main Street Station crash Vanderpump Lane proposal Vanderpump Hotel reservations Moulin Rouge temporary casino OG Grotto closure Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas [12:09 PM]Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop ```

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com In this episode, Shawn and Mark bounce from classic Vegas weirdness to some bigger warning signs for the city. They dig into Rio's executive shakeup, Brightline West looking shakier by the day, Bruno Mars somehow getting a Strip parade, and why Vegas feels less welcoming to normal visitors than it used to. What we cover: Rio's executive shakeup and what it says about Dreamscape's progress Yacht rock on the Strip, Las Vegas Fur Con, and a wild Union Pacific executive train visit Brightline West doubts as costs surge and work appears stalled Omnia Dayclub, Four Seasons residences, and T-Mobile Arena turning 10 Bruno Mars' Las Vegas parade and new reporting on Vegas losing middle-class visitors Episode Guide: 0:00 Excalibur robot vacuum escape 0:30 Rio shakeup and Patrick Miller questions 1:59 Yacht rock residency extended on the Strip 3:22 Las Vegas Fur Con takes over town 5:10 Union Pacific's executive train and Brightline doubts 8:39 Omnia Dayclub and Four Seasons residences update 11:29 T-Mobile Arena turns 10 13:57 Bruno Mars gets a parade 15:40 Vegas is losing normal visitors 16:55 The middle-class warning for Las Vegas Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. Links: Las Vegas Advisor membership Nevada Independent on Vegas and the shrinking middle class Brightline West construction concerns Rio executive shakeup coverage Bruno Mars parade announcement 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🛍️ Merch 🌐 milestomemories.com

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Big week in Vegas. Rio Las Vegas has a new majority owner — a $33 billion New York credit firm with zero casino or hotel experience. Caesars just launched an all-inclusive package with unlimited well drinks, two meals a day, pool access at three properties, and High Roller tickets for $300/night for two people. The Daily Mail has apparently declared Vegas dead at least 10 times in the past year. And the Michelin-recognized LA taco brand from the Super Bowl halftime show is coming to Durango. What we cover: The Daily Mail's top 10 "death of Vegas" headlines — ranked Station Casinos' 76 Tavern product and the generic casino design debate Rio ownership shakeup: Kennedy Lewis Investment Management takes majority stake from Dreamscape, executive team being cleared out Villas Tacos (Michelin Bib Gourmand, Super Bowl halftime show) coming to Durango to replace Fiorella Pasta Bar Mayor Shelly Berkeley pitching downtown Las Vegas land for the NBA arena Caesars all-inclusive package full breakdown — unlimited drinks, 2 meals/day, $300/night for 2 people Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:47 Daily Mail's top 10 Vegas death headlines 3:06 Station Casinos' 76 Tavern and generic design debate 5:28 Rio ownership shakeup — Kennedy Lewis takes over from Dreamscape 9:17 Villas Tacos coming to Durango 10:46 Mayor Berkeley pitches downtown site for NBA arena 12:31 Caesars all-inclusive package — the full breakdown Las Vegas Advisor — https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Vegas timelapse - https://x.com/kerrybilicki/status/2040859314966143326?s=46 Daily Mail - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15698613/white-castle-las-vegas-strip-closure.html 76 - https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/local-tavern-to-open-its-fourth-southern-nevada-location-3733713/ Rio sale future - https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/dreamscape-out-as-primary-owner-of-rio-executive-shake-up-ensues/ NBA downtown Vegas - https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/las-vegas-mayor-to-pitch-downtown-to-nba-for-site-of-potential-arena-3732999/ Caesars all-inclusive - https://www.caesars.com/las-vegas/hotels/deals/inclusive-summer-package Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🛍️ Merch 🌐 milestomemories.com

Go to https://surfshark.com/mtmvegas or use code MTMVEGAS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! #ad In this episode, Shawn and Mark cover some big Vegas news: Downtown Grand has been in receivership since January after defaulting on a $90M construction loan, and Vegas table game minimums are up 76% since 2020 — nearly three times the inflation rate. Shawn also gives a firsthand report on Bally's temporary casino inside the A's ballpark construction site, Mark checks in from his Resorts World New York City visit, and there's off-strip food recommendations, a Fried's Bakery airport update, and the eternal Excalibur moving walkway question. What we cover: Downtown Grand officially in receivership since January after defaulting on a $90M construction loan Shawn visits Bally's temporary casino at the A's ballpark site before it closes Zoox with Shawn's daughter + birthday dinner at Gaucho at Fashion Show Mall Brandon of Vegas: 10 off-strip restaurants worth visiting (including Herbs & Rye and Jesse Ray's BBQ) Fried's Bakery now has a kiosk at Las Vegas airport Mark's Resorts World New York City report — no real table games, strange drink situation, Baccarat room outside security Vegas table game minimums up 76% since 2020 — El Cortez worst at 353%, downtown worst market at 115% Episode Guide: 0:00 $500K jackpot and Vegas high rollers 0:41 Downtown Grand goes into receivership 4:35 Inside Bally's temporary casino at the ballpark site 8:31 Zoox with daughter + birthday dinner at Gaucho 9:42 Excalibur moving walkway update 10:35 Brandon of Vegas: 10 off-strip restaurants 12:03 Fried's Bakery kiosk opens at Las Vegas airport 13:27 Mark's Resorts World New York City report 17:10 Vegas table game minimums up 76% since 2020 Key Links Las Vegas Advisor — https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Downtown Grand receivership (RJ) — https://www.casino.org/news/downtown-las-vegas-casino-enters-receivership-after-90m-default/ Vegas Advantage table minimums data — https://vegasadvantage.com/table-game-inflation/ Resorts World New York City — https://www.rwnewyork.com/ Brandon of Vegas off-strip restaurants video — https://www.youtube.com/@brandonofvegas Freed's Bakery at LAS airport — https://x.com/thelvfoodie/status/2038122466888028612 Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🛍️ Merch 🌐 milestomemories.com

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com In this episode, Shawn checks in from Four Seasons Las Vegas while breaking down a strange mix of Vegas news: the Strat land sale moving forward, Bally's running a temporary casino to preserve its license, fresh progress on the A's stadium, and the latest proof that Las Vegas is becoming even more of a major sports city. He also reviews the room, talks value versus Mandalay Bay and Waldorf Astoria, and dives into a classic Vegas myth that may not be true after all. What we cover: April Fool's Day casino jokes from around Las Vegas VICI's approved Strat land deal and what it means for Vegas ownership Bally's temporary casino and why Nevada license rules create weird moments like this Four Seasons Las Vegas review including room, service, pricing, and value The Lefty Rosenthal metal plate myth and Las Vegas landing the 2029 Super Bowl Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:29 April Fool's Day casino jokes in Vegas 1:20 Strat sale approved and VICI's growing Vegas footprint 3:37 Bally's temporary casino and new A's stadium views 5:01 Four Seasons Las Vegas review 9:33 The Lefty Rosenthal metal plate myth gets challenged 11:05 Las Vegas lands the 2029 Super Bowl Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🛍️ Merch 🌐 milestomemories.com

Resorts World officially killed cashless gaming — and honestly, nobody's surprised. In this episode, Shawn and Mark dig into what went wrong, plus the growing Caesars Entertainment breakup rumors, Justin Timberlake's reported 2028 Park MGM negotiations, and February visitor numbers that finally give Vegas something to smile about. What we cover: Resorts World dumps cashless gaming — back to cash and TITO Caesars breakup rumors: Fertitta vs. Icahn and what splits off Justin Timberlake negotiating 2028 Park MGM residency Las Vegas February visitors up 2.1% — first increase since December 2024 NBA team name debate: Dealers, Jokers, Neon, Mirage? Vanderpump Hotel bathrooms disappoint despite luxury makeover Tacos Del Rio opens at Rio, replacing Guy Fieri's Drunken Donkey Maroon by Chef Kwame opening April 24 at Sahara Durango Phase 3 construction underway Hard Rock Cafe guitar replaced with a screen at Showcase Mall Episode Guide: 0:00 World Pizza Games — Cold Open 0:40 Durango Phase 3 Construction Update 1:28 Las Vegas NBA Team Name Debate 2:57 Hard Rock Cafe Guitar Becomes a Screen 4:19 Resorts World Ends Cashless Gaming 6:24 Justin Timberlake Eyes 2028 Park MGM Residency 8:04 Caesars Entertainment Breakup Rumors 10:46 Vanderpump Hotel Bathrooms — The Missing Bathtub 12:22 Tacos Del Rio Opens at Rio — Drunken Donkey Replaced 13:55 Maroon by Chef Kwame — April 24 at Sahara 15:14 Las Vegas February Visitor Numbers 16:50 Mobile Sports Betting Up 28.9% Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🛍️ Merch 🌐 milestomemories.com

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com The NBA is officially exploring Las Vegas expansion — and 100% of owners voted yes. Shawn and Mark break down why Bill Foley and T-Mobile Arena is the obvious call, what it means for the city to have four major sports leagues, and whether Las Vegas is big enough to pull it off. Plus Shawn hits the Cadence Crossing grand opening (Boyd Gaming's first new casino in 20 years) with an honest review. And MGM just launched the first all-inclusive deal ever at a Strip resort — $330 for two nights, two people, meals, a show, and parking. Is it actually worth it? In This Episode: Resorts World "Ride the Ranch" — giant Hidden Valley Ranch bottle in The District Winnie & Buck statue removed from Harrah's Vegas, now at Harrah's OKC WrestleMania 42 watch parties now allowed in Las Vegas Cadence Crossing grand opening — first new Boyd casino in 20 years, Shawn's review Zoox expanding to Sphere, T-Mobile Arena, and the Convention Center Mandatory side bets hit the Strip — New York-New York now forces a $2 side bet on $5 blackjack Vegas Matt's $5,000 bet video — must-watch Super Bowl 2029 back to Vegas? NFL owners vote next week NBA expansion — 100% of owners voted to explore Las Vegas + Seattle franchises MGM All-Inclusive at Luxor + Excalibur — $330 for 2 nights, meals, show, parking included Episode Guide: 0:00 Resorts World Ranch Bottle — Only in Vegas 0:36 Winnie & Buck Statue Lives — But Not in Vegas Anymore 1:50 WrestleMania 42 Watch Parties Now Allowed in Vegas 3:05 Cadence Crossing Grand Opening — We Were There 7:07 Zoox Expanding to Sphere, T-Mobile Arena & Convention Center 9:01 Mandatory Side Bets Hit the Strip at New York-New York 10:59 Vegas Matt's Wild $5,000 Bet Video 12:09 Super Bowl 2029 Coming Back to Vegas? 13:12 NBA Coming to Las Vegas — 100% of Owners Vote Yes 16:02 Can Vegas support 4 teams? 18:07 MGM All-Inclusive at Luxor + Excalibur — Worth It? Links: Cadence Crossing Casino Opening NBA Expansion — Las Vegas MGM All-Inclusive Package Details MTM Vegas Patreon — weekly aftershow + community Free newsletter Watch on YouTube Apple Podcasts MTM Vegas Merch Advertiser Disclosure: This site/channel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site/channel (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers.

Shawn's InKind referral - https://app.inkind.com/refer/4FJZRGUZ Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas is changing this week — White Castle is leaving the Strip, the Cromwell is becoming the Vanderpump Hotel, and Nevada Gaming just told casinos how to handle life without pennies. Plus Lotus of Siam lands on InKind, Durango holds a massive casino yoga event at sunset, and the IGT/Everi merger cuts 700 jobs. In This Episode: White Castle closing at Casino Royale and Henderson — 3 of 5 Vegas locations surviving Vanderpump Hotel (formerly Cromwell): rooms booking now for May 26, from $139, "industrial romantic" design Nevada Gaming Control Board guidance on the death of the penny in casinos Lotus of Siam on InKind — pad thai, Penang curry, Thai iced tea, dirty parking lot IGT/Everi merger fallout: 700 layoffs, HQ moves to Vegas TLC, SWV & En Vogue at Fontainebleau — Oct 9, tickets on sale March 26 Durango casino yoga event at sunset — Vegas becoming a culture hub GVR new carpet update — looking a lot like Durango Silver miners, wager savers, and squeezing the most out of your last credits Episode Guide 0:00 Cosmo high limit room mouthwash hack 0:30 Durango's sunset yoga event — Vegas culture in 2026 1:50 Green Valley Ranch carpet renovation update 3:15 Casino Royale White Castle closing 5:05 Lotus of Siam on Inkind — Shawn's visit 7:20 Fountainbleau 90s concert: TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue (Oct 9) 8:25 IGT + Everi merger: 700 layoffs, new CEO 10:05 Las Vegas Advisor — get your book with code MTM 10:30 The penny is dead — Nevada casino rounding rules 13:40 Silver miners and wager savers explained 15:40 Vanderpump Hotel reservations open — dates + pricing 17:00 Room design revealed — "industrial romantic" 18:00 What's staying + new Vanderpump cocktail lounge 18:35 Lisa Vanderpump's Vegas empire 19:55 Closing thoughts + subscribe Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Subscribe to our newsletter: milestomemories.com/newsletter Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@mtmvegas Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Website: milestomemories.com Merch: mtmvegas.shop

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Joker's Wild is officially closed after 33 years — and a brand new Boyd Gaming casino opens just feet away this Wednesday. Plus, the NBA expansion vote is this week and Las Vegas is at the top of the list. Also: dining shakeups, Canadian tourism struggles, and Caesars' giant new digital sign. In this episode: Joker's Wild closes Sunday night after 33 years — Cadence Crossing opens Wednesday at noon on the same site NBA expansion vote March 24-25 — Vegas expected to land a team starting 2028-29; $7-10B fee; Bill Foley, Magic Johnson, Oakview competing for ownership March Madness viewing parties across Vegas — $500 Cosmo events to $1 coffee at South Point Canadian tourism down 24% in 2025; Circa/Golden Gate drew 15,000 Canadians with their Vegas on Par promo; LVCVA approves $3.5M campaign starting July 2026 Guy Fieri out at Rio (Burro Borracho closes); Giada staying through Vanderpump Hotel transition at Cromwell Caesars Palace's giant new digital sign — are Vegas signs losing their unique character? CBRE analysts: no major drag on Vegas tourism yet — 60-90 days is the warning zone Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:14 March Madness Viewing Parties Across Las Vegas 0:50 Circus Circus Pop-Up & South Point's Value Prices 1:48 Vegas Sports History: From UNLV to the Golden Knights 2:47 NBA Expansion Vote — Las Vegas Expected to Land a Team 3:51 Ownership Groups, Arena Sites & the North Strip Debate 7:06 Guy Fieri Out at Rio — Burro Borracho Closes 7:56 Vanderpump Hotel Transition Begins at Cromwell 9:02 Canadian Tourism Down 24% — Vegas Fights Back 10:43 Caesars' New Giant Sign & Are We Losing Vegas' Identity? 12:35 Economic Uncertainty: Is Vegas Feeling It Yet? 14:36 Joker's Wild Is Closed — History & Cadence Crossing Opens Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community. 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🛍️ Merch 🌐 milestomemories.com

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description A viral TikTok claimed a man won $3 million at Fontainebleau and got kicked out — turns out it was likely a guerrilla marketing stunt for a streetwear brand. Meanwhile, a convicted felon running for Congress just got banned from every MGM property, Resorts World is shutting down its poker room, and we pay tribute to JP Pavlock, one of the people who loved Las Vegas more than anyone we've known. 0:00 Sammy Hagar on the Bellagio Gondola 0:40 Bellagio Spring Display & Bruno Mars 2:32 Viral Fontainebleau "I Won $3M" Video 4:40 Bobby Khan: Banned from MGM, Running for Congress 6:52 Resorts World Poker Room Closing March 30 8:28 Neonopolis Elevators: 82 Months Broken 9:27 Area 15 Zone 2 Grand Opening 10:49 Remembering JP Pavlock 13:40 Circus Circus: "Next Epicenter of Luxury"? 16:59 MGM Rewards "Play More, Get More" Challenge 18:30 MGM Grand Room Review 22:00 Best MGM rooms in Vegas? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Vegas is about to make history — not the good kind. A 50% chance of 100 degrees on Friday would be the hottest March day Las Vegas has ever recorded. Plus Tony Roma's at Fremont is officially closing on May 9th, and Shawn finally got to ride Zoox on the Strip — just days after the company announced a full partnership with Uber. Mark joins midway to break it all down. In This Episode: • Vegas could hit 100° this week — a first in Las Vegas recorded history • A's stadium construction: the view from MGM Grand as it takes shape • Tony Roma's at Fremont closing May 9th — history, prime rib specials, and the Lefty Rosenthal tie-in • Craft Kitchen closes at the Fremont food hall • EDC's 30th anniversary: the EDC Parade on May 14th is free for everyone on the Strip • Zoox announces full Uber partnership starting this summer — and free rides won't last • Shawn's first Zoox ride: MGM Grand to Wynn and back, wait times, interior, and conservative robot driving • The future of autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas Episode Guide: 0:00 Intro — Vegas Might Break an All-Time Heat Record 0:44 It's Never Hit 100° in March or April — The History 1:00 What the Heat Means for Locals and Visitors 1:25 A's Stadium Construction — The View From MGM Grand 2:08 Tony Roma's Is Closing at Fremont — May 9th 2:57 Shawn's Tony Roma's Memories 3:24 The Lefty Rosenthal Connection 3:52 Craft Kitchen Closes at the Fremont Food Hall 4:23 EDC's 30th Anniversary Is Coming to Vegas 4:51 The EDC Parade — Free for Everyone on May 14th 5:54 Mark Joins: Zoox + Uber Partnership Announced 6:36 How Zoox Works on the Strip 7:34 Shawn's First Zoox Ride — MGM Grand to Wynn 8:24 Inside the Car — Space, Music, and the Touchscreens 9:06 Zoox in Traffic — Conservative Driving and the Bus Incident 9:59 The Conversation You Knew Was Coming 10:47 Wait Times and How Zoox Routes Its Fleet 11:37 Should You Ride Zoox Now? (Yes, While It's Free) Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM A guest at Silver Sevens got stung by a scorpion and the attorney's description of the hotel is genuinely legendary. In this episode, the 2025 Las Vegas Visitor Survey is out and the data is worth digging into: first-timers have dropped from 24% post-COVID to just 10% in 2025, wealthier visitors are filling the gap, and price dissatisfaction is rising even among the highest earners. Plus a Park MGM first-of-its-kind filming gaming salon, Shawn's Excalibur Tiki Bar walkthrough, and Cadence Crossing opening March 25th. In This Episode: • Scorpion attack at Silver Sevens Hotel — guest stung, casino never apologized, attorney drops the best line of 2025 • Shawn received an autographed copy of Las Vegas Then & Now from UNLV Libraries, plus vintage postcards • Green Valley Ranch $200M renovation update — new suites, new casino carpet, Durango-level glow-up • Park MGM's private filming gaming salon — first of its kind, headed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board • Excalibur Tiki Bar — Shawn visits, medieval tiki is real, the carpet deserves more credit • Dirty Castle check-in nostalgia — Excalibur was once the largest hotel in the world • Cadence Crossing opening March 25th at noon on Boulder Highway • Las Vegas Visitor Survey 2025: gambling budgets hit $848, first-timers at 10%, price is the top complaint Episode Guide: 0:00 Scorpion Attack at Silver Sevens Hotel 1:06 UNLV Libraries Gift — Autographed Book & Vintage Postcards 2:04 Green Valley Ranch $200M Renovation — New Suites & Design 2:36 Green Valley Ranch Casino Floor & New Carpet 4:02 Park MGM's Private Filming Gaming Salon 5:00 The Roller Coaster Comparison & Who Is This For? 6:22 Excalibur Tiki Bar — First Impressions 7:21 Inside the Tiki Bar — Carpet, Vibe & Medieval Tiki 8:14 Dirty Castle: Check-In Lobby Then vs. Now 9:51 Cadence Crossing Opening March 25th 10:39 Joker's Wild Closure & What's Next for That Land 11:34 Las Vegas Visitor Survey 2025 — Intro & "Vegas Is Dead" Narrative 13:08 Why First-Timers Are Disappearing 14:15 Income Gap: Who's Actually Coming to Vegas 15:12 Gambling Budgets Are Up, Hotel Stays Are Down 17:39 Satisfaction Numbers & The Price Problem 19:38 Takeaways & Wrap Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas Subscribe to our newsletter: https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 Website: http://milestomemories.com Merch: https://mtmvegas.shop

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description After 25 years at MGM Grand, David Copperfield is done — his final show is April 30th. Meanwhile, the Boring Company dropped a wave of Vegas Loop news this week, including the mind-blowing reveal that 11 miles of tunnels are already built and waiting for approvals. Plus: Chinatown has nearly doubled in size, Claw World just opened, and Criss Angel's Lambeau is still for sale. 0:00 ESPN's Outdated Vegas B-Roll 0:41 Caviar Service in High Limit Rooms 2:05 Las Vegas Chinatown By the Numbers 4:07 Claw World Opens in Chinatown 6:44 David Copperfield Leaving MGM Grand 8:41 Chris Angel Lambeau Update 9:24 A's Stadium Diamond Club Renderings 11:40 Hard Rock Guitar Tower Drone View 13:22 Vegas Loop: Westgate's 4th Tunnel & Airport Connection 15:05 Vegas Loop: UNLV Station, Park MGM Spur & New Routes 16:19 Vegas Loop: The Approval Bottleneck & 11 Miles Already Built Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description This week on MTM Vegas: Tillman Fertitta is reportedly eyeing a Caesars Entertainment purchase — stock is up 22% and we have a viewer corroboration from inside a Caesars property. Also: cashless slot machines are arriving at Plaza, where you can fund a machine directly from your bank account via QR code. The company behind them says this leads to 92% more spending per session. Plus the Eastside Cannery implosion, Caesars Diamond Elite cruise perk, Luxor pool renovation before pool season, the Amex Sidecar Lounge at Harry Reid, Mirage gold windows myth busted, and the eternal Fontainebleau pronunciation debate. 0:00 Fontainebleau: How Do You Actually Say It? 0:30 Eastside Cannery Implosion 1:58 Caesars Diamond Elite Gets a Free Cruise 3:52 RUMOR: Tillman Fertitta Eyeing Caesars Purchase 6:45 Four Queens vs. Strip Prices (The Snickers Bar War) 8:21 Luxor Pool Gets Demolished Before Pool Season 10:46 New Amex Sidecar Lounge at Harry Reid Airport 12:34 Mirage Gold Windows Myth — Finally Busted 13:50 Cashless Slot Machines Arrive at Plaza — How It Works 14:50 The Data: 38% Higher Coin-In 15:33 Is This Good for Gamblers? (The ATM Barrier Argument) 17:44 The Psychology of Cashless: Coins → Tickets → QR Codes Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description Vegas is full of surprises this week — some good, some expensive, and one that should probably be illegal. Shawn and Mark break down Metallica's insane Sphere residency fees, a $5 top shelf cocktail deal at M Resort (yes, Blanton's), ice cream that looks like fried chicken at Area 15, a beautiful Fontainebleau suite tour, a 90s video store pop-up coming to Vegas, and a slot machine screenshot that exposes an 83.96% payback setting. Plus — a wild conspiracy theory about Bally's, Boyd, and the old Tropicana site that just might be true. 0:00 Best Vegas street performer? 0:47 The real Rambo lived in Vegas area 1:55 Metallica's high prices & additional shows 3:31 More shows = easier tickets @ Sphere? 4:30 303 In the Cut - Clever social media attempt 5:23 Ice Cream fried chicken & psychodelic carousel at Area 15 6:38 Four Queens Hugo Cellar social media menu 7:40 M Resort launches $5 top shelf cocktails 9:35 Fontainebleau Noble Suite tour 11:38 90's video store speakeasy coming soon 13:17 INSANELY low slot return to player 14:45 Should casino return to player settings be disclosed to players? 16:05 Bally's buys Sam's Town Shreveport 17:10 Bally's Vegas conspiracy - Dumping the A's site? 18:20 Boyd has tried to build on the Strip before Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description The January 2026 Las Vegas numbers are in — and the headlines don't tell the whole story. We break down what's really going on with visitor volume, gaming revenue, Canadian tourism, and downtown occupancy. Plus: a new Las Vegas casino is coming that's been described as "Excalibur and Circus Circus having a baby," the Hard Rock guitar tower keeps rising, and the world's largest In-N-Out is almost open at the BLVD Mall. 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:30 Excalibur & Circus Circus having a baby? 1:45 Guitar Tower update from the air - Bulging out? 2:42 The world's largest In-N-Out opening this month? 3:28 A look inside the Strip's new Five Guys 5:02 Vegas moving walkways never work! 6:38 January 2026 numbers are in 7:30 Baccarat KILLED Vegas casinos in January 9:00 Canadians are abandoning Las Vegas 9:57 Is Downtown Las Vegas a "value"? 11:06 Are these numbers good or bad? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description This week Vegas made headlines for a bunch of big reasons. We break down Qantas launching direct Sydney flights to Las Vegas and what that means for the city's international growth, plus Metallica's newly announced Sphere residency and whether it could become one of the toughest tickets in town. We also discuss Bruno Mars getting a street named after him near Park MGM, the latest Eastside Cannery implosion update (including Longhorn's paid viewing setup), and a possible Primm sale that could signal major redevelopment at the state line. In other news we cover Wynn's hack follow-up, A's/Bally's funding chatter, Plaza's new casino streaming room and several Vegas food stories including Bob Taylor's Ranch House earning a James Beard America's Classics honor. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas toucan rescue! 0:20 Bruno Mars gets a street 2:19 Vegas growing up - Direct Australia flight announced 3:59 Implosion update - Longhorn saves the day 5:45 Metallica coming to Sphere 7:40 Plaza's new streaming room 9:13 Ri Ra's ice cream cake 9:54 Sgrizzi's parking lot eats 10:31 Lucky Pig's $1 dumplings 11:07 Rio's new Hyatt Globalist breakfast - Downgrade? 12:23 Oldest Vegas steakhouse - James Beard winner 13:50 Wynn hack follow up - Did they pay a ransom? 14:35 Bally's Vegas funding - A savior on the horizon? 15:54 Primm for sale?!? 17:30 A Primm redevelopment ahead of the new airport Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Caesars made the news for a few reasons. First off we detail the strategy people are using to earn Diamond status in a day. What pitfalls are there and should you be taking advantage of this opportunity? We also discuss someone's $200 Caesars survival drama where they complain about every fee. Do they have a point? In other news Circa is now selling Crazy Girls merch & planning a bitcoin takeover. We also discuss: old school cowboy slots, Foundation Room's rebrand, a new Netflix Vegas show, Palazzo rooms and Sphere view and which hotels are the very best in Las Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 Old school cowboy slots and grannies 0:39 How to earn Caesars status the "easy" way 2:13 Caesars Diamond in a day? 3:34 Las Vegas 6/7 promo! 4:57 Crazy Girls merch now available! 6:23 Circa's bitcoin weekend & INSANE package 8:43 Foundation Room rebrand rumor 10:04 Caesars survival drama 11:27 Vegas social media engagement problem? 14:13 Strip Law - New Vegas Netflix cartoon 16:01 Sphere View at Palazzo & room review 18:06 Where does Palazzo rank in Vegas hotels? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Wynn Las Vegas was apparently hacked with 800,000 pieces of information being leaked. While a ransom of $1.5 million has been demanded, it isn't evident what the company will do. Wynn also recently released their Q4 earnings, discussed Encore renovations and more. How bad was it? In other #news snow has arrived in Vegas with stunning snow capped peaks surrounding the valley. We also discuss: the fireworks world championship, streaming rooms in casinos, Howlin Rays, Prince St. Pizza, Chinese New Year in Vegas, too little risk on electronic games & the viral dog rescue story you don't want to miss. Episode Guide 0:00 Snow has arrived in Vegas 0:41 Fireworks World Championship visuals 2:14 Viral Vegas dog rescue story 3:24 Chinese New Year around Las Vegas 5:08 Prince St. Pizza review - Did it redeem itself? 6:38 Howlin Ray's at Venetian - Best spicy chicken on the Strip? 9:05 Influencer streaming lounge on the Strip 10:53 Too little risk on electronic roulette? 12:52 Orleans renovated rooms - Surprisingly good! 14:44 Wynn Resorts hacked 17:00 Wynn earnings takeaways - Down but is it bad? 18:35 Encore's room renovations coming in 2026 20:25 How Wynn's hotel room designs are important & different Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Fontainebleau came out with a huge offer for locals. They are teaming up with Vegas Matt to match free slot play offers. Is this new type of promotion the future of Vegas casino marketing & will we see more slot influencer offers coming? In other #news the A's have spent $300M on their ballpark but who is paying exactly? We also discuss M Resort's corner suite, Uber kiosks in Vegas, sundry price madness, future Sphere headliner rumors, the next big implosion and what is replacing Disco Show. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas Sundry MADNESS! 0:24 Some channel housekeeping 1:07 Disco Show replacement announced 2:38 M Resort's strange Uber kiosk 3:56 M Resort corner suite tour - Stunning views 5:45 A's ballpark - Who is paying for construction? 7:50 Only $1B committed and key upcoming milestones 8:40 MGM app check-in experience & words of warning 11:22 The next big Vegas implosion 12:40 Rumors for future Sphere acts - Tool? 14:35 Sphere suite menu - Too high or reasonable? 16:00 Fontainebleau's great local free play match 17:52 The future of Vegas casino marketing? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Station Casinos finally revealed a portion of what their new phase 3 at Durango will look like. With the property nearly doubling in size, does it look like a Frankenstein casino? We also dive into the new burgers coming to GVR and how to save 20% at the property with an Amex Offer. In other news yet another union may be coming to Southern Nevada, but it isn't quite what you think. We also discuss: the Vegas balancing act, Wrestlemania struggles, Circa's insane keg room & beer stats, the new name for Poker Palace and where you can now play bingo on the Las Vegas Strip! Episode Guide 0:00 The Vegas balancing act 0:39 Las Vegas airport marriage licenses 1:53 Wrestlemania struggles & no watch parties? 4:23 Poker Palace's new name and branding 6:33 A new look at Durango Phase 3 7:58 Irv's Burgers expanding to GVR 8:58 New Amex Offer for Green Valley Ranch 9:38 Palms free pool cabanas for locals returns 11:49 Circa's INSANE keg room & Super Bowl beer stats 12:49 Circus Circus bingo - First look! 14:35 Sheri's Ranch unionizing? 16:09 Employees or contractors? Can they unionize? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week MGM Resorts International held their earnings call. While revenues were down overall, we focus on the Strip where luxury properties are doing well, but overall the company is seeing declines. MGM's CEO described this as a reset, but what cost MGM business in 2025 and how will that be different in the future. Plus what is coming with renovations, digital check-in and more. In other news Nevada sports books took in less action on the Super Bowl compared to previous years. Is this a bad sign of things to come? We also discuss: scaling the Strat, Absinthe, the Dancing Waters of Desert Inn, Slowjamastan, scooter giveaways & who has been hired as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Episode Guide 0:00 Casino scooter giveaway?!? 0:40 Raiders have another new head coach 1:40 Nevada Super Bowl numbers - Huge drop off! 3:15 What is causing such a drop in Nevada Super Bowl bets? 4:27 Slowjamastan visits Vegas 6:22 Primm hotels join Wyndham Rewards 7:47 Scaling the Strat - Walking up to the top for charity 9:14 The Dancing Waters of Desert Inn 11:14 Is Absinthe overrated or worth the money? 12:22 Absinthe garden & speakeasy is overlooked by many 14:36 MGM Earnings call & takeaways - The great reset? 15:30 Overall declines for MGM in Las Vegas 16:45 Luxor and Excalibur are still struggling 18:18 MGM's push for kiosk check-ins 20:00 The average age of a Las Vegas MGM Resorts room Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description The Super Bowl just ended and while it wasn't in Las Vegas this year that doesn't mean Sin City didn't deliver on a party. To recap Super Bowl we'll discuss some of the watch partys, low room rates & why the South Point continues to deliver the best value in town. In other #news Hard Rock is expanding again with the announcement of another huge casino project. We also discuss: NV Landing Love, the opening date for the newest Vegas casino, Circus Circus' big improvement, how to win a $10K Vegas wedding and why recycling old hotel furniture is the norm. Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas 0:30 Super Bowl fun in Las Vegas 1:35 South Point's insane Super Bowl prices 3:10 One fan's obsession with Vegas - NVLanding backstory 4:50 Win a $10K Vegas wedding package 5:59 Opening date for newest Vegas casino? 8:00 Hard Rock grows again 9:35 Circus Circus recycling Mirage furniture 11:00 Circus Circus' new room product is….nice! 12:00 Recycling hotel furniture - An old Vegas norm! Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Downtown Las Vegas was in the news a lot. We learned when the Neon Museum will unveil the Siegfried & Roy statues from Mirage + Fremont Street Experience got a new boss. Who is he and where does he come from. Is he a good fit to lead this unique Vegas venue? In other news Toca Madera was involved with an insane lawsuit that you'll want to hear. We also discuss: street performers & tips, when Las Vegas will get its next Super Bowl, new cronuts, smarter intersections, Dream Hotel sale & who made the biggest bet on this year's Super Bowl. Episode Guide 0:00 Frisky Vegas Minnie 0:48 Valentine's Day cronuts + instructions 1:50 Mattress Mack's $2M Super Bowl bet 3:53 When will Las Vegas get the Super Bowl again? 4:59 Siegfried & Roy unveiling at Neon Museum 6:23 Smarter intersections for Fremont Street Experience? 8:01 Fremont Street's new President is a familiar name 10:11 How much to tip Vegas showgirls/street performers? 13:08 Five Vegas things as a relationship stress test 14:35 Dream Hotel is for sale 16:13 Toca Madera RICO lawsuit 18:00 Crazy Super Bowl restaurant revenues?! Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Caesars announced a number of changes for elite members. While Seven Stars members are losing their $10 credit, a new social hour is being introduced. Is this the rebirth of Diamond Lounges in Las Vegas and what else is changing for Caesars elites in 2026? In other news the Big Game is coming up and we dive into some of the coolest, most expensive and quirkiest watch parties around town. We also discuss: Kong slot brought to life, no olympics for Vegas, the newest pedestrian bridge, Omnia renders, Cashman Field redevelopment, Station Casinos cutting off winners & whether or not MGM and Caesars should be broken up. Episode Guide 0:00 Kong slot brought to life! 0:36 No Olympics for Las Vegas 2:08 New Omnia renderings - Blocking the Strip? 3:10 The newest pedestrian bridge in Vegas 3:53 Station Casinos cutting off winners? 5:58 Quirky casinos - Handing out food to players 8:40 Cashman Field redevelopment - 1K new homes for Downtown Las Vegas 10:43 Most interesting Vegas Super Bowl watch parties - $600 seats? 14:20 Caesars changes/cuts elite benefits 14:54 Seven Star Social - Rebirth of Diamond Lounges? 16:50 Should we break up Caesars and MGM? 18:00 Will Caesars have to sell some properties soon? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!