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

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wrestlemania took over Las Vegas with multiple days of events, fan festivals and fun. It didn't go off without incident though as we had headaches and people acting dumb. In the end was it worth it for Las Vegas and how did wrestling's biggest event do in Las Vegas? In other #news Waldorf Astoria Vegas has a new GM and even more changes planned. We also discuss: the locations of two new poker rooms, the closure of a trailblazing business, back to the 80s cafe, Vegas Unstripped, Durango's new poolside gaming, Tony Hsieh's will and whether or not the roving showgirls are a scam. 0:00 UNLV golf's big splash! 0:32 Wrestlemania's Vegas spectacle 3:25 Caesars Palace poker room update 4:10 Planet Hollywood's amazing new poker space 5:05 Smoke & Mirrors closes 6:13 NYNY roller coaster prices & packages 7:30 Vegas Unstripped returns this weekend 8:47 Foreigners canceling Vegas trips - What will be the impact? 10:25 Back to the 80s cafe - Retro coolness 11:22 Durango's pool side gaming is now open 12:15 Tony Hseih will found - Huge wrench in Downtown Project? 14:23 Waldorf Astoria Vegas gets new GM - More changes coming 16:48 The Vegas Showgirls scam? 19:10 Is it time for officials to regulate street performers on the Strip? 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!

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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM Resorts is rumored to be laying off upwards of 200 employees, but this is less about the company doing poorly and more about consolidation. Is this the first move before we see more Vegas layoffs coming or is this all just to be expected? In other news the Sphere demoed their upcoming Wizard of Oz film and it is quite impressive. What can $80 million and AI do to a 90 year old movie to make it relevant in 2025? In other #news we take a look at the renovated Waldorf Astoria, Mark gives his takes on El Cortez's expansion, Sam's Town's atrium and bighorn sheep, plus we discuss check cashing in casinos, people dressing down in fancy restaurants and why Vegas Loop is on a spending spree. 0:00 Cop vs. scooter on the Strip 1:08 Sphere's impressive Wizard of Oz demo 4:03 Vegas Loop buying more land - Sphere station coming? 5:43 Mark's take on the El Cortez expansion 7:56 A look at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas' new lobby, bar and tea room 10:15 Dressing in Vegas restaurants - A new low? 13:05 Check cashing in casinos - Is it predatory? 15:35 Most unique lobby in Vegas? 17:15 Why Hemingway Park is a must visit in Southern Nevada 19:15 Boulder City's incredible Pirate's Cove 20:06 More MGM layoffs, but the sky isn't falling 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Vegas Loop finally expanded again with the opening of their Encore Las Vegas station. While this is yet another notch on their cap, is it an effective new stop and what is changing about the ticket prices with this option? In other news MGM is finding new fees to increase. We also discuss: the nicest high limit bathrooms in Vegas, Tilman Fertitta buying more Wynn, the quirkiest casino in Southern Nevada, a crazy casino chip lawsuit, takeaways from Mark's trip and a swanky new parking garage coming to the Arts District. 0:00 Can you hear me now? 0:13 Vegas Loop opens Encore expansion 2:20 Very Vegas parking garage coming to Arts District 3:36 Touring the nicest Vegas high limit slot bathrooms 4:53 High limit rooms are open to the public 6:09 A look at the closed Casino Monte Lago at Lake Las Vegas 7:48 Crazy casino chip lawsuit - Cashing in after 40 years? 10:26 Tilman Fertitta buys even more of Wynn Resorts 12:21 MGM finding new fees to increase & how to avoid them 14:41 Lake Mead vandalizers found guilty 15:44 Hoover Dam Lodge - The quirkiest Vegas casino? 17:37 Playing Pachinko in Vegas & old school players club 19:05 Mark's Vegas trip takeaways 20:53 Vegas is busy despite the doomsday predictions 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week all of the gaming and visitor numbers came fast and heavy. We covered a lot of the news on the last show, however even more data came in and it isn't looking good. Is this really the beginning of a tough time for Vegas or just a blip in the radar? In other news Wynn gave their day one employees and incredible gift. How does it compare to other companies? We also discuss: the best Vegas April Fool's jokes, Trop being closed for a year, the Sacramento A's debut, Aviation Nation, Van Gogh 2.0, Flamingo's GO Pool progress and how to score a free cabana at Palms. 0:00 Circus Circus 1995 ad 0:41 An incredible Casino gift 2:19 Update on Wynn's gift to employees - Better than expected 3:17 Ellis Island expansion update 4:00 Bottled Blonde is getting close to done 4:30 Wizard of Oz & Extreme Sports movie confirmed for Sphere 6:20 Diving into Lake Las Vegas - Worth a trip out & Mark's first visit 9:41 David Siegel of Westgate Resorts passes away 11:42 Goat Ball gate & Pinky's review 13:58 The possessive form of Vegas 14:47 Flamingo's pool is now officially delayed 16:22 Cadence Crossing concept art revealed - The next new Vegas casino 18:08 Brewdog's rooftop bar & Strip vibes 21:10 The newest digital marquee on the Strip - Blocking views? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week all of the gaming and visitor numbers came fast and heavy. We covered a lot of the news on the last show, however even more data came in and it isn't looking good. Is this really the beginning of a tough time for Vegas or just a blip in the radar? In other news Wynn gave their day one employees and incredible gift. How does it compare to other companies? We also discuss: the best Vegas April Fool's jokes, Trop being closed for a year, the Sacramento A's debut, Aviation Nation, Van Gogh 2.0, Flamingo's GO Pool progress and how to score a free cabana at Palms. 0:00 The Trop has been closed for 1 year 0:49 Diving into even more bad visitor numbers 2:32 Best Vegas April Fool's jokes 4:10 Cromwell used to have their own casino scented candles 4:42 Wyndham/Caesars bonus points promo 5:40 Free cabanas at Palms for locals 7:11 Follow up on Palms comps 7:48 The reality of no valet at Excalibur 11:10 Sacramento A's make their debut and struggle 12:21 Siegfried & Roy mansion museum 13:27 Aviation Nation coming to Vegas 14:34 Mark's Baha Mar casino review - A little bit of everything? 16:37 Van Gogh 2.0 coming to Crystals 17:35 Pink's Hot Dogs returning to Las Vegas area 18:40 Wynn's $10K gift to day one employees 20:25 Flamingo's GO Pool may not open on time 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week some troubling numbers came in as we received the visitor stats and gaming figures for February, 2024. With numbers down a lot, can we blame the Super Bowl or is this the beginning of huge declines. Plus why are people searching for Vegas less and why the sky might not be falling despite huge changes to the negative. In other news F1's Grand Prix Plaza is delayed in Vegas, but they still let the media in. We also discuss: casino scented candles, construction progress on the newest Vegas casino, how the new Hard Rock is doing, whether casinos overblow card counting, Hyatt's casino promo and why Caesars should give gamblers free red bulls! 0:00 Casino scented candles! 0:51 Fontainebleau's mystery free play offer 2:28 Fiesta Henderson redevelopment falls through 3:22 Cadence Crossing update - Newest Vegas casino construction 4:23 Do casinos overblow card counting? 5:59 Steve Wynn's libel lawsuit is dead 6:55 Pin Up Pizza sign drama update 7:40 Hard Rock Las Vegas drone construction update 9:27 F1 Grand Prix Plaza delayed - media event goes on 11:07 Hyatt's new casino promo - Rio, Venetian, Palazzo 12:05 A look at Wynn's renovated Fairway Villas 13:54 Negative Vegas search trends 16:07 An example of what Vegas is now in 2025 18:07 February Vegas numbers are sort of 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM announced a number of enhancements to their MGM Rewards program. Most of the new things involve their partners, however they added e-gift cards and teased even more to come. Does this move the mark in making MGM Rewards the best Vegas loyalty program and what else should we expect in the future? In other news Resorts World Las Vegas is paying a $10.5 million fine to settle their anti-money laundering issues. At the same time they are also laying off employees. Are better times ahead? We also discuss: more crazy food prices and made up fees, a rumored Caesars credit card, Wynn's brand new B bar, Primm's future plans and the guy behind one of Las Vegas' most famous signs. 0:00 Fremont Ape revealed 0:40 Wynn's brand new "B Bar" 1:25 Primm's boutique future, million in investment & more 2:45 Buffets are going to save Primm? 3:37 BetMGM cancels $400K parlay 6:02 The guy behind on of Vegas' most famous signs 7:03 Follow up on Vegas Strip 1955 picture 7:51 Resorts World's $10.5M fine and layoffs 9:25 Netflix Bites $65 Chicken & Waffles 10:29 Fontainebleau's $26 chips and guac 11:40 Brand new "Restaurant Operations Fee"? 12:35 Crazy Palms lawsuit - Elevator fell 22 stories? 13:40 MGM enhances - Milestone rewards, enhanced partner benefits & more 15:10 MGM now selling e-gift cards & new credit card coming 16:58 Rumor - New Caesars credit card coming 18:25 How gaming companies have fallen behind in the credit card space 19:22 Plaza's summer fireworks return for 2025 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Big thanks to Mark Jackson for subbing in on this show. Make sure to check out his YouTube channel here. https://www.youtube.com/c/jacksonjetsetting Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned that another piece of Vegas history will be getting demolished soon. While the Caesars Palace rotunda may be an afterthought at this point, it was once a grand entrance to the property. With it sitting around so much undeveloped land, what could Caesars be planning and should they keep this piece of Vegas history? In other news the A's are for sale or at least a piece of them is. What is the team worth and will this ensure that they can build their ballpark on the Vegas Strip? We also discuss: casino bar light systems, the mainstream media fighting against Vegas prices, GVR's confusing upgrade offers, UNLV's hockey championship, how Rio fixed one of their big issues and why Las Vegas is one of the top pizza cities in the US. 0:00 March madness Vegas IV 0:58 Another mysterious monolith appears in Vegas 2:37 The death of free drinks at casino bars 4:45 Athletics for sale - $2 billion valuation? 6:55 Bringing some of the Trop into the new stadium? 7:23 A casino good samaritan! 8:23 UNLV hockey national champions! 9:32 Rio fixes player's club line issues 11:15 Las Vegas one of the top pizza cities? 13:24 GVR's very confusing hotel upcharges 16:03 Mainstream media finally covering Vegas cost blowback 19:00 Caesars Palace demolishing a piece of history 22:07 Mark Jackson's recent favorite Vegas experiences 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned of yet another huge Strip hotel/casino proposal that is coming down the pike. This one is very close to the new A's stadium and has a chance of actually getting built, but what will it entail and how many proposed projects do we have now? In other news we explore the once proposed 1,888 foot tower for the old Wet 'N Wild/LVXP site and how it would have changed the Vegas skyline forever. We also discuss: a casino smoke hack, Shawn's recent Wynn stay using the Wynn Slots app, a cocktail server tipping experiment, Caesars sportsbook's sad bathroom, one of the coolest comps we have seen and what it looked like when the VGK skated out on the home ice for the first time. 0:00 Casino smoke "hack" 0:56 Best casino comp ever? 2:38 Free stay via Wynn slots app 5:58 The big cocktail server tip experiment 8:43 Crazy blackjack hand - You know how it will end 9:55 The truth about the "all new" Rio Las Vegas? 14:08 Caesars sportsbook bathroom issues 14:56 Nostalgia alert - Video from first VGK home game 16:00 What could have been - 1,888 tower on Wet 'N Wild site 17:35 Yet another new Strip casino proposal 19:00 Will the Skyvue "smoke stacks" ever be torn down? 20:20 Bally's or new affiliate tribes project - Which gets built first? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Fremont Street is a love or hate thing for most Vegas visitors but we like it here! Shawn recently stayed at the Fremont Hotel and checked out the very impressive expansion at El Cortez. How do the rooms at Fremont match up, is El Cortez upping their game and why it really is so much fun to stay down on Fremont Street. In other news the Sphere may not have caught the big whale they were hoping for. We also discuss: the Vegas beer couch, UNLV's money controversy, what pisses you off most about Vegas & why surge pricing may be hitting food venues on the Strip. $80 pizza? 0:00 The Vegas beer couch 0:47 Craziness at Circus Circus 1:44 No Harry Styles at the Sphere 3:24 UNLV's big money controversy 5:31 The names of Vegas complainers 6:52 What pisses you off most about Las Vegas - Poll 7:50 Sahara raises resort fee - Notary services? 10:10 Pin Up Pizza's INSANE $27 combo & $80 pies 12:29 El Cortez's expansion is REALLY impressive 15:18 Fremont room review 16:56 Why Fremont Hotel's location is really good 18:01 Why staying on Fremont Street is just so much fun 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Caesars made a surprise announcement that has many excited. After many years being named The Cromwell, their property at the corner of the Strip and Flamingo will transition into the Vanderpump Hotel. Caesars is expanding their partnership with Lisa Vanderpump, but what can we expect in 2026 when this hotel reemerges from its renovations. In other news helicopter taxis are coming closer to reality in Las Vegas, but is it a good idea? We also discuss: 000 electronic roulette, Strip prices in 1952, the death of Vegas buffets including another big one, Shawn's favorite Fremont Street character, a crazy Palazzo lawsuit and what it is like to walk on the Vegas Strip for 24 hours straight. 0:00 "For Sale" Las Vegas 1952 0:48 Walking on the Strip for 24 hours straight 2:40 Casino Wizard 000 discovery 4:23 Vegas "Nachogate" 2.0 6:13 Palazzo negligence lawsuit 8:16 Follow up on best Vegas movies comments 10:02 Cosmo's Rose. Rabbit. Lie. returns sort of 11:12 Vegas helicopter taxis closer to reality 13:18 Luxor's buffet is closing 14:30 How many buffets are left on the Vegas Strip? 15:34 Shawn's favorite Fremont Street character 16:31 Vanderpump Hotel is coming to the Strip 18:30 Is Vanderpump Hotel the best move from Caesars Entertainment in recent years? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week more mixed info came out of Las Vegas as the wider economy is in question. While we continue to see mixed news, Excalibur reportedly cut out a number of front line guest facing positions including front desk staff, bellman and valet. Is this the start of a rough period for Vegas and does this make sense. In other news the future Las Vegas Athletics had a coming out party while revealing a new sponsorship deal and stadium renders. The new A's stadium look very nice, but what are the odds it gets built and are they missing anything with this new project? We also discuss: a downgraded happy hour, bad news about Vegas' best pizza, old Vegas filming locations and whether casino gift giveaways are evil. 0:00 "Up to date" Las Vegas filming locations map 0:42 Athletics Vegas "coming out" - New stadium renders released 2:00 Las Vegas sponsors the Athletics 4:10 The ultimate Las Vegas stadium "grifter" 6:14 5 movies to watch before your next Vegas trip 8:00 Other amazing Vegas movies to get you in the mood 9:00 William B Steakhouse 30% off happy hour + Palms happy hour downgraded 10:35 00 downgrades their "best in Vegas" pizza 12:30 Resorts World raises resort fee to $55 15:10 The casino gift giveaway debate 18:26 Harry Styles coming to the Sphere? 20:01 Huge cuts at Excalibur 22:05 Is Las Vegas really slowing down? - Anecdotal evidence & mixed info 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the long awaited Vegas F1 economic impact report came out and it was quite positive. We discuss the report, why we think it may not be accurate and what it means exactly. Plus will Vegas extend this race past 2025 and when does the F1 Grand Prix Plaza open to the public? In other news the A's began taking deposits for season ticket interest. Does this mean their stadium is going to actually get built? We also discuss free drinks on sports bets, Vegas wind, Plaza's sexy new tables, Casino Monte is a go, MGM Rewards status match, the closing of a very exclusive lounge and how Bally's seems to be in a lot of trouble. 0:00 Vegas winds bring fun 0:31 A's season ticket deposits now available 1:35 F1's 2024 economic impact is in 3:45 LVCVA wants to extend F1 past 2025 4:31 Grand Prix Plaza announces opening date 5:56 No free drinks with sports bets? 8:28 Plaza's beautiful new blackjack tables 9:01 Penn & Teller's Casino Monte officially debuts 9:38 Western Hotel on Fremont may be sold 11:55 MGM Rewards tier match offer returns 14:12 Craziest Vegas airplane video? 15:40 Westgate's newest themed suite - Lucky bunny! 17:15 Penthouse Lounge at Mandalay Bay closing permanently 18:58 Bally's earnings and stock - Big problems for Vegas casino? 20:15 Is the A's stadium going to get 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Virgin finally released the details of their new Cherry Rewards program. While many recent Vegas loyalty program launches have been lackluster, this new program adds quite a bit of value and unique perks. Will it be successful in drawing people away from Strip casinos? In other news Resorts World's parent company is changing CEOs at the same time Jim Murren is discussing his new advisory panel's hope to "save" the property. Will it work? We also discuss the new Vegas 747, Primm's future plans, Sphere's name, using secure casino PINs, Bacchanal changes, Alanis at the Colosseum and the end of Pawn Stars. 0:00 Decoding casino PINs via keyboard 0:31 Area 15's 747 drives through Vegas 1:45 Boring Company is expanding into Vegas housing 3:25 Vegas Sphere has a name! 4:07 Sphere Bankruptcy? 5:27 John Summit and EDM at the Sphere - Do they need a house DJ? 6:07 Las Vegas isn't dying - Very positive January numbers 8:17 Bacchanal buffet cuts weekday brunch 8:52 Another new residency for Caesars Colosseum 9:59 Primm's future redevelopment plan 11:40 Will Primm ever have 3 casinos again? 12:40 Resorts World reinvented - Jim Murren's big plans 14:33 Redeveloping Resorts World's Strip Frontage 16:05 Goodbye Pawn Stars - End of an era? 17:40 Virgin's new Cherry Rewards details, tiers & benefits 18:55 Free cabanas, monthly dining credits, upgrades and more 20:55 Virgin status match coming 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Caesars Entertainment released their earnings. While there wasn't a ton of interesting info in the earnings themselves, we dove into the call to see what guidance we can get for the future of Caesars and their Vegas properties. They continue to be positive about Vegas, but what has worked and what hasn't since Eldorado took over? In other news MGM has settled their class action and you might be owed some money. We also discuss: Cadence Crossing the new casino coming, a way to get Caesars Diamond back, dystopian Las Vegas, our unique banking needs, an unhappy poker player and Virgin's new player's club coming in March.0:00 The "happy" gambler knocking over poker tables 0:50 Cadence Crossing (new Vegas casino) is coming 1:45 Is Dream Hotel starting construction again? 2:24 Penn & Teller's Casino Monte is here 4:18 Las Vegas is the Happiest Place on Earth 5:40 MGM Class Action Settlement - Grab your money 7:15 How to get Caesars Diamond back 8:50 Big police updates - Drones & Cybertrucks 10:28 Red light cameras for Las Vegas? 11:32 1,692 spin bonus? 12:29 The unique bank demands of Las Vegas entertainers 13:20 The self exclusion problem - What happens to the money? 16:51 Virgin's brand new player's club - Cherry Rewards! 18:15 Takeaways from Caesars earnings call 19:08 Caesars' focus on high limit slot rooms 20:08 How Flamingo's Strip frontage is now "activated" 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we got some good news as a Las Vegas casino has reversed course and brought back 3:2 blackjack across all tables and bet levels. With the Palms making this move will it put pressure on the Strip casinos to do better or is this just a fluke? In other news Steve Wynn's lawsuit is heading to the Supreme Court and we discuss why it is aiming to change everything about online discourse. We also discuss: the Golden Nugget presidential suite, free F1 simulators, the spiciest tacos in Vegas, all of Caesars' investment, $1M in handpays, a 7 hour check-in line at Resorts World and how Oak View Group is moving into Vegas ahead of their NBA arena bid. 0:00 The sad state of gambling today 0:32 Resorts World's 7 hour check-in line? 2:22 Why staff cuts have hurt the Vegas check-in experience 3:13 A look at the Golden Nugget Presidential Suite 4:33 $1 million in handpays betting $2K per spin! 5:30 How casinos should share big wins on social media 6:01 Why Steve Wynn must lose 9:25 Caesars bullish on the future of Las Vegas - Huge investment? 11:50 Palms moves to 3:2 blackjack on all tables all day 14:19 The spiciest tacos in Vegas 15:35 BLVD free F1 simulators on the Strip 16:54 BLVD's new giant sign - Blocking rooftop views? 17:25 Flamingo's spa is no co-ed, clothing not optional 18:40 Oak View Group takes over big Raiders contract 19:36 The army that keeps Vegas safe and clean 22:05 Why the mornings in Vegas are magical 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we got word on a couple of anticipated openings in Las Vegas. Today the long anticipated Capital One Lounge is opening in Harry Reid International Airport. It is bringing a high quality lounge experience with some unique offerings to Vegas, but where can you find it? We also go over the opening date of Universal's Horror Unleashed including the steep ticket prices. In other news prices are high in Las Vegas and people are complaining. We go over some of the most recent examples and wonder if the narrative of high Vegas prices is becoming mainstream. We also discuss: a new life for the monorail, sports book of yesteryear, outside food and drinks at Vegas hotels and the cosmofying of Fontainebleau. 0:00 The sports book of 20 years ago 1:34 Las Vegas Monorail will live longer 3:04 Pawn After Dark - A new podcast from the Pawn Stars 4:16 Zupas $16 Chocolate covered strawberries 5:25 Buddy's $60 Caesars Palace pizza 6:18 Gordon Ramsay's $34 idiot sandwich 6:46 New Caesars celebrity chef "foodie" tour 7:30 More Vegas price complaints on social media - Fair or foul? 8:34 101 games and $245 bonus. Good or disappointing? 9:54 M Resort's new tower construction update 11:24 Universal Horror Unleashed opening date & ticket prices 13:36 Vegas hotels & outside food & drinks 15:00 Fontainebleau's big score 17:10 Capital One Lounge at Harry Reid Airport now open 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn had their latest earnings call where they dove more into the future of the company. While we didn't get any announcements for their "Wynn West" land, the company talked about their Emirates, London and Thailand casinos plus why they won't build Wynn Las Vegas 2.0 when they build something new in the city. In other news Fontainebleau has brought back their popular status match, but with some catches. It isn't as good as before, but should be worth doing for many. We also discuss the sad Caesars Palace garage, Primarily Prime Rib on Valentine's Day. the JW Marriott rooms, themed slot areas, split odds on blackjack and where you can experience a robot barista. 0:00 The Vegas scooter gangs are back! 0:40 Fontainebleau status match returns 1:53 Caesars Palace's very sad parking garage 3:30 Split odds on blackjack at the same table? 5:03 Primarily Prime Rib impresses again 6:50 A look at the Slots A Fun tacos 8:00 Follow up on coins in casinos 8:48 Themed slot areas & Mark's Hooters nostalgia 10:26 Robot Baristas have arrived in Vegas 12:13 Bringing drinks from one casino to the next - Is it wrong? 14:10 Diving into Wynn's future from their earnings call 15:25 What will happen to Wynn West? 16:58 JW Marriott Las Vegas room review 18:23 Why JW Marriott is a true resort 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM realeased their earnings which includes a reduction in profit mostly due to F1, but other interesting takeaways as well. MGM discussed their successful Marriott partnership, the timeline for their Osaka casino and what they see the future of F1 being in Las Vegas. Plus how you can score an MGM Grand renovated room right now. In other news Las Vegas ended its 214 day streak of no rain. With snow now in the mountains all is right with the world. We also discuss: Flamingo's new Go Pool, Netflix Bites opening at MGM Grand, increased poker rakes, Westgate's new paid parking, Aces cheerleader auditions, UFOs over the city and the Backstreet Boys at the Spere. 0:00 Valentine's Day in Las Vegas 0:36 UFOs over Las Vegas? 1:19 Las Vegas ends 214 day rainless streak - (And snow!) 2:28 Westgate starts paid parking scheme 4:13 Top Music Venues in the U.S. including 3 in Las Vegas 5:15 MGM raises their poker rake 7:15 Coins in a casino! 8:39 New Flamingo pool unveiled - Beautiful, but different 10:32 Netflix Bites is open at MGM Grand 12:14 Las Vegas High Rollers auditions 13:30 Backstreet Boys at the Sphere 15:30 Diving into the MGM earnings call - Less profit 16:30 MGM Marriott update & Osaka groundbreaking 17:40 MGM Grand renovation update - Rooms available now! 18:36 Hornbuckle & MGM on the future of Vegas F1 after 2025 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we break down the 2024 gaming numbers to see where casinos are doing well in Nevada and where they are struggling. With over $4 billion in comps given in 2024 the casinos are brining in more revenue than ever, but the data shows a significant change in profit margins. Is it even possible for Vegas to be a budget destination anymore? In other news a new casino world record has been set. Would you visit 110 casinos in 24 hours? We also discuss: Rampart casino and buffet, Punk Rock Bowling, Magic of Asia food festival, Badlands golf course debacle, Hard Rock construction, Wynn Al Marjah and throwing the dice at a stick man. 0:00 Throwing dice at the stick man 0:37 Very soft Super Bowl in Las Vegas 2:00 South Point's amazing Super Bowl food specials 2:42 Wynn Al Marjah completes financing & construction update 4:18 New casino world record set 6:06 Our apologies to Californians 7:02 Magic of Asia food fest coming to Downtown 8:32 Punk Rock Bowling music festival 10:09 Shawn's "Major" Rampart casino experience 12:26 Rampart Casino late night specials & weekend brunch buffet 15:15 Las Vegas' huge cutbacks to pay for Badlands debacle 17:02 Mirage construction update - Guitar Tower foundation 18:01 Las Vegas struggling to make a profit? 19:38 Is the new union contract hurting Las Vegas profits? 21:23 Bubble craps going viral? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we discuss the prevalence of Vegas social media influencers and the lack of disclosure on their content. Recently a discussion happened that revealed some of the most popular influencers are being paid as marketing promoters for Vegas brands, but aren't disclosing it. Is this just part of the game in 2025 or should they do better? In other news Rio's top gaming executive is out. We also discuss: Cashman Field's auction, the Mar A Lago of Vegas, movement on the A's stadium, Voodoo Lounge, a new airport lounge coming to LAS, Caesars price gouging, a scary power outage, Durango's phase 2 construction, new home price records and the Bighorn Sheep in Boulder City. 0:00 Bighorn Sheep & sunny weather in Southern Nevada 0:49 Power outages at Cosmo & airport - Stuck in elevators! 2:23 Mar-A-Lago of Las Vegas is for sale 3:55 Cashman Field going up for auction again 5:26 Capital One Lounge opening at Harry Reid Airport 6:55 Vegas price gouging reaches new levels 8:59 Caesars Diamond Plus drinks & Starbucks no more? 9:56 A look at the reopened Voodoo Lounge at Rio 12:03 Rio's head gaming officer Kevin Sweet is out 13:12 A's file Land Use Permit for ballpark - When will construction start? 14:39 Southern Nevada's median home price reaches a new record 15:45 Durango phase 2 construction update 16:27 Caesars Colosseum's new residency - Kelly Clarkson 17:37 The Vegas influencer trap & lack of disclosure 20:20 Local media vs. influencers & disclosure of free stuff/paid ads 22:12 Why this type of content ruins people's expectations 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we as rumors swirled about MGM's CEO stepping away, we got the December Vegas visitor numbers which aren't bad, but show a significant slowdown in growth compared to what we have seen. What does it mean, will MGM have a new CEO and is it time to hit the brakes on growth for the Vegas tourism industry? In other news we discuss Peter Luger's great value power lunch plus the new Caesars Palace carpet & stinkiest bathroom. We also discuss the Otonomous Hotel, the bagel eating champion, Vegas Matt hitting 1M, a 1988 flyover of Vegas, retro roller skating and new late night food specials that remind us of yesteryear. 0:00 The largest casino chip collection in the world 0:58 Founderscard officially dumps Caesars as gaming partner 2:32 Downtown Summerlin's new retro roller skating rink 4:08 Station Casinos brings back late night food specials! 5:32 Diving into the numbers - Vegas in 2024 vs. 2023 6:45 Is this the end of crazy growth for Las Vegas tourism? 7:45 Peter Luger's Power Lunch is an amazing deal 11:01 Caesars Palace new carpet & stinkiest bathroom in Vegas? 12:21 Vegas Matt hits 1 million YouTube subscribers 14:07 1988 flyover of Las Vegas 15:24 Joey Chesnut wins the Bagel Eating World Championship 15:53 The Otonomous Hotel is opening in Vegas this Summer 17:21 More shakeup rumors at MGM Resorts - Hornbuckle out? 18:44 Has MGM screwed itself with the "asset light" model? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week one of the more absurd rumors spread like wildfire through the Vegas social media scene. After Phil Ruffin's admission that Circus Circus is for sale, rumors began swirling that Disney would buy it. We discuss why this rumor is ridiculous and makes no sense plus why Disney really isn't interested in coming to Las Vegas. In other news MGM has settled lawsuits relating to a big data breach and their cyberattack. How much will you get? We also discuss Salt Bae's sudden exit from Vegas, Wynn getting added to Founderscard, the Mr. Beast Experience, Nevada's Tik Tok obsession, the December gaming numbers and why Vegas hotels still can't figure out the check-in experience. 0:00 More insane Vegas check-in lines 1:03 Founderscard adds Wynn status & discount benefit 2:20 Is Caesars going away as a Founderscard benefit? 3:12 Carpet update from Tuscany 4:33 Ludacris poolside at M Resort 5:18 Mr. Beast Experience weekend coming to Resorts World 7:31 Museum of Ice Cream is coming to Las Vegas 9:10 Salt Bae's Park MGM restaurant closes suddenly 10:26 World Bagel Eating Championship returns to Vegas 11:14 Following up on Caesars casino drink benefits 12:52 Nevada is the most Tik Tok obsessed state 14:27 MGM settles lawsuits surrounding cyberattack 16:10 December gaming numbers - Strip down again!? 17:47 The stupidest Vegas rumor - Disney buying Circus Circus? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned about the timeline for the ouster of Mohegan Sun at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Find out when the property will be brought back together and when a new loyalty program will launch. Will this be the rebirth that Virgin needs to be successful following the end of their recent strike? In other news there are some reports of a shakeup at MGM Resorts among managers. What exactly is happening and what do we know? We also discuss the soon to open expansion at El Cortez Las Vegas including some cool new neon. Other topics include: Dig This Vegas, the MGM valet "hack", gambler gift shaming, the new Raiders head coach, President Trump's visit to Vegas and when Netflix Bites is opening at MGM Grand.0:00 Gordon Ramsay actually shows his face in Vegas 0:00 Casino free gift shaming 0:54 President Trump visits Circa - No tax on tips 2:33 Netflix Bites opening date announced 4:08 Westgate Las Vegas joins Choice Hotels 5:48 Vegas Loop viral video - Stoplights underground 6:52 How far we've gotten with Vegas Loop in 4 years 8:30 Raiders hire 5th coach in 5 years 9:43 Mohegan Sun out at Virgin Hotels on March 4 11:05 The rebirth of Virgin Hotels 12:25 Dig This Vegas - Use real bulldozers 13:35 Caesars' tiny free comp drinks at Flamingo 15:10 Pet peeve - Casinos that charge for sparkling water & redbull 15:48 MGM Resorts "valet hack" 18:04 A big management shakeup happening at MGM Resorts? 19:26 El Cortez is very close to opening their big expansion 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Circus Circus owner and longtime Vegas casino owner Phil Ruffin announced that he is looking to sell the aging property. He also wants to buy another Vegas casino, but will he be able to get someone to pay him $5 billion for Circus Circus? And what does it mean for the north end of the Strip? In other news the nasty Virgin Hotels culinary union strike has now officially ended. We also discuss MGM Grand's massive room renovations, Gordon Ramsay coming to Vegas, an insane Sphere drone show, more news on BLVD, Sahara's cool entrance conversion, a free observation deck coming to the Strip and the expansion of Vegas Loop. 0:00 Gordon Ramsay actually shows his face in Vegas 0:45 Virgin strike is over 2:40 World of Concrete's insane Sphere drone show 3:47 College Football National Championship coming in 2027 5:21 Vegas Loop opens its newest station 7:03 Sahara's cool entrance conversion 8:16 Very sad Mirage drone shot 9:36 BLVD new tenants & free Strip observation space 11:05 MGM Grand announces massive room renovations 12:30 MGM is adding 111 suites to their main tower 13:53 Circus Circus is for sale for an insane price 15:03 How Phil Ruffin has parlayed Vegas land plays into big wealth 16:44 Is the North Strip revolution really a thing? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we have a huge treat for you as we go behind the scenes of KA including what it is like in the music studio as they produce the sound for the epic show. We also take a look at the impressive theater, moving stages, backstage areas and go over why you might not have realized just how impressive this entire production is. In other news someone is proposing helicopter taxis for Las Vegas but does that really make sense? We also discuss: fake monk scams on the Strip, Mark's recent Fontainebleau offer, drama with our pursuit of movie studios, gambling on airplanes, Whose Live Anyway and an incredible update on the Brightline high speed rail project. 0:00 Mini Cybertruck at Venetian 0:33 Neon Museum adds Super Bowl sign to collection 1:43 Las Vegas helicopter taxis? 3:50 Amazing update on Brightline train project 5:30 Vegas fake monk scam - What you need to know 7:13 Mark's Fontainebleau offer with no play 8:33 Drama with Hollywood 2.0 9:50 Whose Live Anyway coming to Vegas 11:02 Gambling on airplanes? Delta & DraftKings partnership 13:02 Is gambling on airplanes a good idea? 13:55 Behind my behind the scenes of KA 16:40 What it was like being in the KA music studio 18:36 Why we don't get new shows like KA anymore 20:22 The moving parts of KA 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn was in the news for everything outside Vegas as they made a huge purchase in a new for them market. They also were dealt a big setback in their pursuit of a NYC casino when the Town Board voted against their proposal. Is Wynn's Hudson Yard project dead in the water and will they ever build Wynn West in Vegas? In other news Venetian and Hyatt have now started their parnetship but it isn't as good as we had hoped. We also discuss Rio's 34th birthday, the old hotel room "ick", a new Olympic Village project, Peter Luger's lunch deal, Downtown Grand raising prices, transparency in the gambler influencer space and Venetian's wicked social media dance. 0:00 Binion's Gen Z video bloopers 0:42 Kenny Chesney Vegas Sphere residency 1:50 Psychedelic Sphere looks 2:52 Las Vegas is dry! 3:39 Golden Gate turns 119 - Oldest hotel in Vegas 4:42 Golden Gate's limited edition hoodie 5:26 Voodoo Lounge reopening at Rio 6:51 Cartzilla - Giant shopping cart Vegas tour 8:25 Luxor electrocution lawsuit 10:00 Senor Frogs has exited Treasure Island 11:24 A look at Barcode Burger 12:20 Genting Palace Buffet - Best buffet value in Vegas? 13:47 Taking food out of a buffet - Do you do it? 15:30 Bellagio's Lunar New Year Display has arrived 16:56 Fontainebleau changes parking policy - Less grace period 18:31 Did Fontainebleau make a mistake with this new parking policy? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn was in the news for everything outside Vegas as they made a huge purchase in a new for them market. They also were dealt a big setback in their pursuit of a NYC casino when the Town Board voted against their proposal. Is Wynn's Hudson Yard project dead in the water and will they ever build Wynn West in Vegas? In other news Venetian and Hyatt have now started their parnetship but it isn't as good as we had hoped. We also discuss Rio's 34th birthday, the old hotel room "ick", a new Olympic Village project, Peter Luger's lunch deal, Downtown Grand raising prices, transparency in the gambler influencer space and Venetian's wicked social media dance. 0:00 Venetian's "wicked" social media dance 0:42 Rio turns 34 - First all suite Vegas hotel 1:33 The old hotel bed cover "ick" 2:33 Wynn purchases high-end Crown London casino 3:44 Wynn's NYC casino project hits a big roadblock 5:36 Huge shakeups at the Raiders 6:38 Hylo Park begins construction - Replacement for Texas Station & Fiesta Rancho 9:07 The myth of Circus Circus flying elephants 10:42 Bellagio's Conservatory boneyard 12:12 Peter Luger's prix fixe lunch menu 12:59 Taste of Hakassan menu - A deal? 14:02 Downtown Grand raises price of hot dog deal & cuts good video poker 15:55 Transparency from slot influencers - Tracking losses? 17:57 Troubling issues with the gambler influencer space 19:00 Venetian and Hyatt begin partnership - Good or bad? 20:44 Both Vegas Hyatt hotels are all-suite and renovated 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we finally got the gaming numbers for November, 2024 and they aren't great as expected. While the declines are less than we saw with room rates, numbers are down from 2023. We take a look at the numbers going back to 2021 to see what the impact of F1 is and whether the race should be back past year 3. In other news Durango has announced the beginning of construction on their anticipated phase 2. It has been cutback significantly, so what exactly are they building and when will it be open? We also discuss the top Sphere visuals of the year, Lenny Kravitz' possible residency, Virgin's strike woes, the old Circus Circus tram and bungee, problems at Wolfgang Puck, another casino floor robbery and how a Dutch couple is looking to set a world record for visiting the most casinos in 24 hours. 0:00 Vegas celebrating Elvis' 90th birthday 0:51 Fontainebleau's strange social media post 1:56 World record attempt - Visiting the most casinos in 24 hours 3:23 Another casino floor "robbery" video 4:33 The Virgin Culinary Union strike is getting ugly 6:49 Dropicana construction is over budget & won't be done on time 8:01 Circus Circus' abandoned tram & the old "Strataflite" 9:43 Anyma at the Sphere - Most incredible visuals yet? 10:43 Possible Lenny Kravitz residency at the Sphere? 11:36 Top 10 fan favorite Sphere exterior displays 12:38 Wolfgang Puck at MGM Grand shutdown for health violations - Reopen now 13:33 Longest running Vegas attraction is closing on January 15 14:31 Sam Boyd Stadium sold - What is its future? 15:35 Main Street Station closes off second floor displays 16:48 Durango announces much smaller phase 2 expansion 18:43 November gaming numbers are in - F1 was not a success 20:30 Is all of the inconvenience worth these numbers? 21:43 Will F1 return to Las Vegas after year 3? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories A lot is going on this week as Las Vegas strolls into the New Year. On this episode we discuss the November visitor numbers and just how well year 2 of the F1 race did. Mixed results, but what will the gaming numbers look like and who will visit the race in year 3? In other news Bally's is looking for investors as the A's president resigns. What is the latest with the ballpark? We also discuss: MGM's $5 million slot challenge, the potential of new MGM fees, a Vegas bartender's take on CES, Caramella at Planet Hollywood, the best burgers in Vegas?, Ellis Island's new frontage, a new Hard Rock concept and who won Circa Survivor's $14 million prize. 0:00 Old people's New Year's Eve in Vegas 0:53 MGM's $5 million slot challenge 2:31 Circa Survivor ends with 8 winners - $1.7 million each? 4:08 Vegas bartender's perspective on CES, Tier Multipliers & New Year 6:38 Athletics' President Dave Kaval resigns - Future of the ballpark? 8:30 The best burger in Las Vegas? 9:23 Julian Serrano Tapas closing at Aria 10:23 Caramella at Planet Hollywood - Rooftop patio, speakeasy & more! 12:07 Excalibur/Luxor moving walkways officially gone for good 13:07 122 people arrested for stoping on Vegas pedestrian bridges 14:11 Another look at Ellis Island's expansion - Too modern? 15:19 New concept art for Hard Rock's Guitar Tower! 16:28 Bally's seeking public investment for Chicago casino 17:50 November Vegas visitor numbers - Big F1 drop but still good? 19:33 MGM cooking up brand new fees? 21:10 Why Las Vegas continues to change rapidly - Maximizing revenue 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this final episode of 2024 we look forward to everything coming to Vegas in the new year. Vegas changes quickly and there is a ton coming in 2025. Attractions like Bob Marley's Hope Road, Universal's Horror Express, Netflix Bites and more are opening while we will get more clarity on the future NBA team, the Spaceport and more. And don't forget the food halls! We are getting more of those as well. In other news Casino Royale may be closing soon for a rebuild, but it holds a charm unlike other Strip casinos. We also discuss the crazy hold percentages for roulette, the Suncoast's sportsbook, the Raiders Game Day Express experience, Neon Museum's "expansion" and why the Rio has improved, but isn't quite all great after phase 1 of their renovations. 0:00 "Worst casinos in Las Vegas" 0:35 A closer look at Casino Royale - Is it closing soon? 2:35 Harmon Corner finishes their "giant screen" installation 3:22 Game Day Express experience - Good for Raiders/Golden Knights? 6:00 Roulette is more popular & has worse odds than ever 8:27 A look at Suncoast's sportsbook - Better times ahead? 9:18 Neon Museum expands scope - new Cirque display 10:50 25 things to look forward to in 2025 11:43 NBA clarity coming in 2025? 12:50 Popups, spaceport, more food halls, Zero Bond & Bob Marley coming in 2025 15:25 Rio's renovated casino is a giant improvement 16:25 Rio's front desk staff is a huge disappointment 17:25 Is Rio worth staying and playing at after phase 1 renovations? 19:58 Where is Rio's "approachable luxury"? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Shawn hit the Strip to provide some updates on what is going on. We'll discuss the latest at Flamingo including the incredible new Pinky's by Vanderpump, the crazy pool construction and why everything new there is great. We also cover the latest at Hard Rock and Shawn discusses his Fontainebleau spa day and dinner at Washing Potato. In other news Encore turned 16 this week and so did Steve Wynn's iconic second rooftop commercial. We also discuss a new Metro Pizza concept, a white Vegas Christmas, what to do on New Year's Eve, Four Queens Silver Strike tournament and the death of the $10 Vegas buffet. Episode Guide: 0:00 Encore's iconic opening commercial & birthday 0:55 A white Christmas in Las Vegas? 1:57 Updates on Flamingo Pool reconstruction & Havana 1957 3:55 A closer look at the new Pinky's by Vanderpump 6:53 Metro Pizza's new slice concept 8:37 Update on Mirage/Hard Rock construction & blue glass test 10:17 Jim Murren's huge gaming conflict of interest 12:23 Silver Strike tournament at 4 Queens 14:22 The death of the $10 Vegas buffet 16:54 4 interesting ways to do New Year's Eve in Las Vegas 18:20 Fontainebleau spa experience & review 19:36 Fontainebleau's "show sauna" 20:55 Washing Potato at Fontainebleau - Good food, but so hot! 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the last of the F1 deconstruction took place as we settled into the holiday season. We'll take you down to the Strip to see some of the updates including the new speakeasy at Caesars, the Hard Rock trash situation, different holiday displays and the Bellagio Fountains in all of their glory. In other news the Safe Bet Act is being discussed in congress, but will it backfire? We also discuss Virgin's move towards integration, MGM's unique employee gift, how the Raiders are struggling, Sahara's old poker room, Caesars' new carpet, Scott Sibella getting the boot and Treasure Island's shiny brand new player's club. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dressing up as Elvis for the holidays 0:42 Treasure Island's new players club 3:28 Virgin moving forward with integration plan 5:32 Will the Safe Bet Act backfire? 7:49 Should the federal government regulate sports gambling? 9:35 Scott Sibella loses his gaming license 11:39 Holiday displays on the Strip 12:40 The Strip feels like the Strip again! 13:48 MGM Grand's "unique" employee holiday gift 14:44 Sahara's old poker room is now converted 15:21 Caspian's Rock & Roe opens at Ceasars Palace 16:40 Caesars' new high limit and amazing carpet 17:30 Raiders experience & struggling attendance? 19:55 Whiskey Pete's officially closes 21:48 What is the future of Primm? 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a number of shifts have happened in Las Vegas. To start, Delano officially became the W Las Vegas even if it will take years for the renovations to complete. We also saw a new penthouse at Resorts World and Hyatt's bombshell return to the Strip. They are partnering with Venetian/Palazzo, but is this a good fit? In other news the FTC has enacted sweeping new rules for disclosure of concert junk fees and hotel resort fees. It's about time! We also discuss the new Caesars property, old school crazy slots, UNLV's epic season, another new Vegas sports team, Horseshoe's penthouse and giving sports parlays as Christmas gifts. Episode Guide: 0:00 MGM Grand turns 31 0:36 Delano officially becomes The W 1:36 Big and fast casino renovations at The D 3:28 Update on Harmon Corner expansion - Less trees! 5:16 Las Vegas Bighorns - Another pro sports team 6:28 UNLV Football's record season ends with a bowl win 7:23 Parlays as a Christmas/wedding gift? 9:57 Inside Resorts World's new Villa 66 11:36 Scoring an upgrade on Horseshoe's Penthouse Suite 13:46 Shake Your Booty slot machine 15:05 Caesars Virginia now open 16:19 Hyatt returns to the Las Vegas Strip 18:02 How will the Hyatt/Venetian partnership work? 19:08 FTC's HUGE new "junk fees" disclosure rule - Resort fees & concerts 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we got word of another Vegas area casino closing. Primm has long struggled with three casinos that have seen much better days. For years the area has struggled but this week we got word that the oldest casino may be closing for good. Along with the closure comes other shakeups. The big question is whether any of the casinos in this area can survive. What will it look like it five years? In other news Fontainebleau Las Vegas turned one year old this week. After sitting abandoned for over a decade the property has had mixed results, but it brings a uniqueness to the Strip. What does it need to be successful? We also discuss the Resorts World cowboys, crazy room noise at MGM Grand, the King David Hotel, depositing casino cash to your bank via ATM, F1 removal, the holidays Sphere style and how Las Vegas has become the most exciting sports town. Episode Guide: 0:00 Resorts World "Cowboys" 0:42 Crazy room noises at MGM Grand 2:12 Rage against the Mirage 2:35 Another Vegas area casino is closing 4:05 How can they turn Primm around? 5:35 UNLV's big name head coach 6:41 Las Vegas the most exciting sports town 7:58 Messi coming to play soccer in Las Vegas 8:57 Update on the King David Hotel project on TI site 11:30 Holiday spirit Sphere style 12:33 Depositing money to your bank from a casino ATM 14:03 Casino money strategies & ATM fee reimbursements 15:53 Vegas can't pay for its freeways 17:28 F1 removal follow up - Flamingo bridge finally being removed 18:27 How much money for a 3 day Vegas trip? 20:25 Doing Vegas on a budget - Is it fun 21:42 Fontainebleau Las Vegas turns 1 23:48 Struggles on the North Strip - What's the future for Fontainebleau 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week as F1 continues its slow tear down in Las Vegas we learned that a popular mall along the course will be expanding. Harmon Corner is not only building new space out over the sidewalk, but it is adding kiosks and other areas to maximize every square foot. Is it too much or is this maximization just the new normal in Las Vegas? In other news Holstein's has announced its return to Vegas as 6 Chinese eateries make the Yelp top 100. We also discuss: an accident at the Wynn flower beds, an explanation for the Strip gaming declines, stuff stolen from The Orleans, a crazy 25 leg parlay, announcing casino wins, the huge expansion of gaming apps and why the Mirage Atrium is definitely gone for good. Episode Guide: 0:00 Attack of the Wynn flower beds 0:47 Update on Bellagio's post-F1 teardown 2:00 Confirmation on Mirage Atrium removal 3:19 Harmon Corner's expansion - Squeezing in even more 4:45 Explaining the decline in Vegas gaming revenue 8:08 6 Las Vegas Chinese restaurants on Yelp Top 100 9:40 Holstein's coming to the Arts District 10:13 Zoox publicly launching driverless taxis on the Vegas Strip 11:43 Stuff stolen from a room at The Orleans 13:00 Interesting way to announce casino jackpots 14:22 Crazy 25 leg parlay win 15:49 Apps and problem gambling 18:10 Booming app industry & barrier to entry 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned more about the huge shakeup at Resorts World which includes a new four person panel to turn the ailing resort around. Jim Murren is leading the new board, but the property has a new CEO as well and ambitious plans that call for bringing a lot more action to the North area of the Strip. Will it work? In other news Hard Rock has officially started taking down the glass atrium at the former Mirage as trash piles up outside. Why Hard Rock why? We also discuss a possible hack of Nevada Gaming, a crazy Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit, three big grand openings, UNLV's huge loss, leaving money in an unattended machine, the new Strip In N Out and the Excel World Championships! Episode Guide: 0:00 Excel World Championships in Vegas! 0:49 New In 'N Out Strip renders 2:07 Nevada Gaming Control Board hacked? 2:59 Money stolen when leaving a slot machine 4:57 Insane Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit 6:50 China Mama opens at Palace Station 7:18 Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar officially opens 8:20 Pinky's by Vanderpump is now open at Flamingo 10:00 How Flamingo's restaurant scene has improved tremendously 11:16 Sam's Town Mystic Falls holiday display 12:35 UNLV loses head coach 13:31 Huge changes at Resorts World - "Under new management" 14:37 How Resorts World wants to transform the North Strip experience 17:04 Why it's so hard to break into the Las Vegas market 18:23 Hard Rock is removing their glass atrium 20:05 Mixed feelings about Hard Rock Las 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!

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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Athletics are presenting their stadium financing plan to the government to show how they will pay for it. Among the details we learned is just how the financing is being broken down and why the stadium has now increased by $250 million in estimated cost. Seat coolers, more space and cool tech will be coming, but can they pay for all of it? In other news the October Vegas visitor numbers are in and they aren't great. With declines almost across the board is it time to start looking for a slowdown? We also discuss Jojo's jerky, Rio's higher resort fee, UNLV football madness, restaurant shakeups at Venetian, Dana White winning $9 million, Criss Angel's Black Friday sale and what the Mirage atrium sadly looks like today. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas Thanksgiving water treatment woes 0:40 Rio raises resort fee to $50 2:34 More big restaurant shakeups at Venetian 5:09 Dana White winning streak - $9 million from Venetian? 6:14 Update on Mirage Atrium - Going away? 8:20 UNLV Football madness - National football playoffs? 9:59 Vegas October visitor numbers - A lot of red 12:41 Jojo's Jerky - Worth a buy? 15:02 Criss Angel's garage sale returns - All prices slashed! 16:20 Another fire at Fontainebleau 17:59 Las Vegas Athletics stadium increases in cost 19:42 Why the A's stadium is getting more expensive About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a lot is going on in Las Vegas as several "eras" comes to the end. In Downtown Las Vegas the city unveiled Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza along with a statue of both Goodmans. They have ruled the city for 25 years! Adele also brought her Vegas residency to a close, but when will she be back? In other news more watches are being stolen on the Strip. We also discuss surge food pricing, an overzealous Raiders fan, Tortazo at Caesars, Din Tai Fung, Atomic Golf, the gambler's pain and the new cultural districts coming to Las Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 Raiders fan a little too excited 0:51 Adele says goodbye to Las Vegas 2:27 More watch robberies on the Vegas Strip 4:48 More Gen Z casino marketing videos - Gone too far? 6:14 Virgin's insane carpet is instantly recognizable 8:16 Tortazo at Caesars - Troubling reviews? 9:23 Aria's food hall "surge" pricing 10:00 Mark's meal at Din Tai Fung at Aria 12:47 The gambler's pain on full display 15:20 Filipino Town may be coming to Las Vegas 16:54 Atomic Golf review - Struggling but worth it 19:44 Carolyn Goodman Plaza & statue unveiled About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the big race came to town and depending on who you talked to the story would be different. We'll cover the race, what it was like being on the Strip, whether it was busy, how the city was and whether or not F1 makes sense on the Strip long term. From the busy monorails to the "escalator trick" we have you covered! In other news Rio is being sneaky again with their Hyatt partnership as the Chippendales announced their plans to leave for the Strip. We also discuss our adventures around the city eating pizza and visiting some of the coolest bars in town. Other topics include: the opening of Jason Aldean's restaurant, Blue Man Group closing some shows outside of Vegas, the Neon City Festival and Mark's final NoMad Vegas stay. Episode Guide: 0:00 F1 "trashing" Las Vegas? 0:31 Previewing our "Best Vegas Pizza" video - We found it! 2:20 Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Bar opening date 3:37 Mark's review of NoMad Las Vegas 5:06 What will happen to NoMad and what could they improve? 6:50 Blue Man Group closing long running shows 8:38 Future MTM Vegas meetup! 9:59 Bar roundup - Stray Pirate in Arts District 11:18 Golden Tiki happy hour & amazing vibes 12:01 Mas Por Favor and their themed speakeasy 13:20 Why the Arts District is our favorite area of Vegas 14:41 Rio continues cheating on the World of Hyatt program 17:45 Chippendales moving to the Strip 19:23 F1 Race recap - Being on the Strip during the race 22:16 Was the Vegas F1 race a success or a failure? 24:00 Was the F1 weekend fun for visitors? 25:57 Will the race stay on the Strip for the long term? 27:22 F1 Grand Prix Plaza opening in 2025 About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the big race is coming to town for the second year and it brings a lot of frustration, hate and cool events around town. Why do people hate the race so much and what can you see/do even if you aren't attending the event itself. There is so much! In other news Treasure Island is getting ready to close a couple of popular and famous spots. What will replace them? We also discuss Rio's Masquerade Village clear out, Mark Davis selling more of the Raiders, another Rolex related robbery, a deal at Wicked Spoon, UNLV's epic social media response and the Vegas shooeys you have to see! Episode Guide: 0:00 Limited edition Vegas shooey 0:50 Wicked Spoon two for one deal 3:08 Harry Reid International Airport unveils new entrance 4:38 Another Rolex related Vegas casino incident 7:00 Rio's Masquerade Village cleared out ahead of renovations 8:19 UNLV's epic pizza & chicken viral social media response 9:46 From the comments - Y'all hate F1! 11:24 Neon City Festival & F1 events around Las Vegas 13:10 More renders of the new Mt. Charleston Lodge 14:36 The Killers are returning to the Colosseum 15:49 Update on the sale of Downtown Grand 17:11 Mark Davis sells more of the Raiders 18:00 Senor Frogs closing at Treasure Island 19:50 Why this is the perfect location for a new venue About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Las Vegas is rolling towards the second Formula 1 GP with some mixed news. As the streets are now fully converted for the race, some tourists are complaining about blocked views and a diminished experience. Will 2024's race be a success and how is demand going into race week? In other news the holidays have arrived in Vegas with Bellagio's holiday display and more. We also discuss the perfect Vegas meme, the Strip in 1988 vs. 2024, insane UNLV football suite prices, the Virgin Hotels strike, Caesars' new speakeasy and flashmobbing Elvis style! Episode Guide: 0:00 The perfect Vegas meme 0:37 Elvis flash mob at Westgate Las Vegas 1:30 Las Vegas GP soft ticket sales & lower hotel prices 3:20 F1 lessons learned & terrible pedestrian bridge blockage 5:43 Virgin Las Vegas culinary union strike 7:20 Is now a great time to gamble at Virgin? 9:07 Bellagio's holiday display is here 10:47 Cleopatra's Barge replacement opening date 12:42 Fallout Celebration at Pioneer Saloon outside Vegas 14:45 Insane UNLV football suite food prices! 17:13 Las Vegas in 1988 vs. 2024 video 19:05 Which is better Vegas in 1988 or Vegas today? About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Sphere Entertainment Company held their earnings call. They shared big losses but continued progress on making the one of a kind venue profitable. What is the future for the second Sphere in Abu Dhabi, who is coming to the Sphere in Vegas and why are artists "knocking down their door" to play there? In other news we received new renders of LVXP, the new arena/casino project on the North Strip. Do you like the architecture and will this actually get built? We also discuss the death of Ocean One, a new UFO hotel, more layoffs on the Strip, Whataburger's expansion, Mr. Piffles passing away, how you can buy Cashman Field and what to expect from Universal Horror Unleashed. Episode Guide: 0:00 New UFO Hotel coming soon 0:42 More layoffs on the Vegas Strip 1:56 Venetian confirms executive layoffs 3:08 Chase & Capital One lounges coming to Harry Reid Airport 4:37 More details on Universal Horror Unleashed 6:34 You can bid on Cashman Field 8:18 Sad times in Primm 9:02 More on LVXP - New renders, casino info & more 11:13 Top steakhouse in America coming to Venetian 12:38 Whataburger expanding in Las Vegas 13:30 Circus Circus buffet's sad winter hours 14:14 Ocean One is closed - Budget Strip option gone 15:22 Mr. Piffles passes away 16:44 Sphere continues to lose money 18:55 Abu Dhabi Sphere info & Dolan's sweet deal 19:57 Sphere future - "Acts are knocking down the doors" About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week one of the more popular Las Vegas casino status plays died as Wyndham announced a change in their partnership with Caesars. Starting in February Wyndham Earner business cardholders will no longer be able to match their status to Caesars Diamond. What opportunities still exist and how big of a deal is this for the average Vegas visitor? In other news renders leaked of the proposed hotel and NBA arena on the site of the former Wet 'N Wild. What will LVXP look like, will it get built and is this the right spot for an NBA arena in Vegas? We also discuss: Aria's food hall buffet concept, Eagles Sphere visuals, Fontainebleau's million dollar F1 package, Resorts World cracking down on advantage play, tipping in 2024, Tuscany's wrongful death suit and how you can stay in Jackie Gaughan's historic Downtown Las Vegas apartment. Episode Guide: 0:00 The changeover happening at Bellagio 0:41 Fontainebleau's Million Dollar F1 package 2:40 Vegas2Go tipping guide - Right or wrong? 6:18 NYNY's registration bar 7:30 Aria's all you can eat tailgates 8:57 What is the best pizza in Las Vegas 9:37 Resorts World cracking down on advantage slot players? 11:30 Sunset Station's oyster bar & ongoing renovations 13:22 Eagles at the Sphere visuals & Shawn's new favorite display 14:25 Inside the Jackie Gaughan Suite at El Cortez 16:25 Tuscany wrongful death lawsuit 18:35 Caesars Diamond lost - No more matching from Wyndham credit card 21:10 LVXP renders - Potential new hotel & NBA arena About the Show: 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!

Don't miss out on the Vegas experience! Download the Golden Nugget Casino app today! Sign-up using https://gnogc.co/m2m or through my promo code M2M Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week details of Delano's upcoming transition to W Las Vegas were leaked. Over the next few years the property will see a full refresh of just about every public space and all of the rooms, but how long will it take and when will it officially become the W. The answer is sooner than you think! In other news rumors this week described top level management layoffs at Venetian. How is that property doing under new ownership? We also discuss NYNY's renovated desk, grannies doing Vegas, the Howard Hughes House, a fire at Mark Walhberg's new restaurant, Gold Coast's new rooms, the A's dropping Oakland, stadium financing and what Caesars Palace did to their landscaping. Episode Guide: 0:00 Mark Wahlberg's Flecha is "fire" 0:47 Athletics next chapter & stadium funding plan submitted 2:29 Howard Hughes House moving - An interesting quirk from Vegas history 5:33 Grannies do Vegas the right way! 6:19 Seminole Classic slays again 7:14 NYNY's newly renovated registration desk 8:12 Gold Coast finishes room renovations 9:48 Orleans renovations coming 10:49 Caesars Palace landscaping changes - Big controversy? 12:39 When a prop gets goes wrong 13:53 Piff the Magic Dragon unveils Mr. Piffles 2.0 15:13 Big layoffs at Venetian - How is the transition going? 18:16 Delano to W transition details - Time & what is being renovated 20:03 Does Delano need a full renovation & what about NoMad? Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV). 21+. Physically present in MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit req. Max. $50 issued in Casino Credits for select games that are non-withdrawable and expire in 7 days (168 hours). Terms: goldennuggetcasino.com/welcome. Ends 12/1/24 at 11:59PM ET. Sponsored by GNOG. About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a lot is going on as the city prepares for F1. The Neon City Festival has announced more acts for that weekend along with their stage schedule. We also saw a rumor that F1 might pull out after this year, but that likely isn't going to happen. In other news a downtown Las Vegas institution The Cocktail Room is closing after 18 years. We also discuss the end of Cleopatra at Caesars Palace, Shawn's disappointing Hofbrauhaus experience, Silver Stamp Halloween, Sahara's new slot concept, button slapping art, where native Nevadans live, Swingers golf prices and pizza, F1's fake NYNY flag and how Vegas is now connected directly to Dublin. Episode Guide: 0:00 F1's NYNY flag - Real or fake? 0:40 Swingers Golf opens Nov 8 - Crazy prices? 2:12 More famous pizza coming to the Strip 2:50 Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin to Vegas flight 4:22 Where do native Nevadans live? 5:38 Neon City Festival stage schedule & new acts 7:45 Is F1 thinking about canceling after second year? 8:42 Downtown Cocktail Room closing after 18 years 9:58 Slot button slapping art 11:30 Golden Nights collectible zamboni chicken bucket 12:40 Cleopatra's Bar replacement construction update 13:45 Caesars Palace renovated high limit slots 15:05 Shawn's recent Hobrauhaus experience 16:50 Silver Stamp Halloween style 18:45 Sahara's poker room replacement - New slot concept? About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories A lot has been happening in Las Vegas where it relates to hotel partnerships. This week Venetian dropped the news that they will be splitting ways with their long term partner IHG as part of the massive changes at the property. Who will be Venetian's next partner or will they choose to go it alone. In other news F1 is providing fancy maps to ease construction woes. They also announced Boyz II Men as the highlight act of the race. We also discuss the Binion's flea market, the expansion of I-11, casino social media done right, MGM Grand's new high limit room, another closure at Sahara and what you think of Delano switching over to the W. Episode Guide: 0:00 Casino social media done right 0:42 Boyz II Men singing F1 National Anthem 1:42 F1 construction is ramping up - Where to avoid 2:50 I-11 expanding beginning this month 3:53 What happened to Binion's flea market? 5:00 Diving into the comments on W & Delano 7:24 Westgate's Day of the Dead suite 8:22 Sphere of Fear 9:39 Sahara's Poker Room is closing - What will replace it? 12:08 A look at MGM Grand's new High Limit Slots area 13:28 Venetian parts ways with IHG 15:35 Who could be Venetian's next hotel partner? 16:45 Why is so much changing at Venetian all of a sudden About the Show: 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!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM broke news that their beloved Delano hotel will be rebranded. Following their successful partnership with Marriott, Delano will become W Las Vegas. This is the second time W has been on the Strip, but will it be a good fit and when can we expect the changeover to occur? In other news a rumor says that another Vegas area casino could be closing. How likely is it to be true? We also discuss: Venetian's new food hall, Oyo's paid parking, the abandoned Terrible's casino, renders of Ellis Island's expansion, Caesars cutting back more perks, Vegas Pizza Fest 2024 and how you can visit "Race World" in Vegas next month. Episode Guide: 0:00 Early 2000s Las Vegas Strip surprise 0:51 Venetian announces new Via Via "food hall" 2:56 "Race World" coming to Resorts World Las Vegas 5:13 Your comments on single zero roulette & new quad zero version 6:14 Is Caesars cutting back drink perks for some Diamond Plus members? 10:11 Westgate Vegas Loop station now open 11:45 Rumor - Whiskey Pete's may be closing in Primm 14:10 Jean Update - Terrible's demolition & packed "largest Chevron in the world" 16:40 Vegas Pizza Fest 2024 18:13 Oyo's paid parking is here 19:38 Ellis Island expansion - New renders released 21:55 Goodbye Delano, Hello W Las Vegas 23:30 How MGM has fallen in love with Marriott 24:46 Do they need to update Delano's rooms to match W brand? About the Show: 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!