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Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This month a smaller off-Strip casino released a very lucrative free slot play promotion, but those who waited may be a bit out of luck. While Tuscany is still continuing their $150 free slot play offer, they added a bunch more terms. Is it still worth pursuing and is it enough money to get you to jump through the hoops? 3 In other news Celine Dion hinted at a Vegas return as she did press for her new documentary. We also discuss a desert monolith, powerslap coming to the Strip, 24 hours in Vegas without a hotel, how Michael Gaughan keeps it old school, some eye-watering food items and whether or not its nasty to eat at slot machines. Episode Guide: 0:00 Mysterious Vegas desert monolith 1:03 Gamblers eating at slot machines 2:45 Tuscany backtracks on generous $150 free slot play promo 3:43 Does the Tuscany offer make sense after the changes? 5:27 Powerslap championships coming to Fontainebleau 6:25 Vegas food roundup - Mochi beignets! 6:52 $50 vs $15 Vegas burgers 8:18 General Admission at Uncommons - Amazing nachos 9:31 Back of house Vegas carpet? 10:30 24 Hours in Vegas without a hotel 12:15 Why going without a hotel opens up many possibilities 13:27 New Vegas reality show coming 15:14 How Michael Gaughan is keeping Vegas "old school" 17:00 Celine Dion's new documentary & future return to Vegas? 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Caesars shareholders rejected a proposal to eventually study and bring non-smoking casinos into their portfolio. There has been backlash against non-smoking casinos, but will the tide eventually change and how does it affect the customer experience? In other news Resorts World continues with its quirky marketing including big television franchises. We also discuss magic drama, Elvis making his return, a crazy WSOP eating challenge, Rio's newest expansion and why you may want to take a look at your MGM comps offers even if you haven't visited for awhile. Episode Guide: 0:00 Nobody does it better than Vegas 1:04 Resorts World joins House of the Dragon 2:05 Fathers Day Resorts World style 2:49 Friends the Experience coming to Las Vegas 4:05 Horseshoe's WSOP eating challenge 5:28 Rio opens up new Luckley Tavern 7:24 A surprising MGM comp offer 9:16 Murray Sawchuck banned by magicians - Good for business? 10:51 Elvis making his return to Westgate Las Vegas 12:12 Another historic wall you can see in Downtown Las Vegas 13:13 Is Las Vegas running out of land? 14:52 Caesars shareholders reject non-smoking casino proposal 16:40 Why Caesars should consider a non-smoking Vegas property 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Virgin Hotels took another move towards unifying the property under one leadership group. This time they took back management of the hotel from Hilton, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Will all of these changes including the ouster of Mohegan Sun mean a brighter future for this property? In other news the Sphere announced their next act and it is a big one. We also update you on Mirage and Tropicana demolition and discuss a new speakeasy magic show, Tuscany's great free play offer, a crazy $1.2 billion sports complex, ice bars, rats and Strat's insane failed coaster project that we all wish would have been built. Episode Guide: 0:00 Strat's crazy failed coaster project 1:41 Apparently there are a lot of rats in Vegas 2:39 Tuscany's very good free play offer 4:28 Ri Ra's viral video - Marrying out their employees? 6:10 1923 Prohibition Bar's new speakeasy magic show 6:51 Have ice bars jumped the shark in Vegas? 8:13 Laughlin's brand new bridge is now open 9:59 Hilton out at Virgin….sort of 12:36 Update on demolition at Mirage - Goodbye Secret Garden 14:31 Tropicana demolition update - Huge progress 16:25 Z Athlete Village announced - $1.2 billion sports complex for Vegas 18:32 Eagles at the Sphere - New act announced! 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Fontainebleau continued to make news as doubts linger about the properties performance. We have seen many negative reviews from former employees, but the company insists the property is performing well. So well in fact that they spent a ton of money on land for an expansion. What could they possibly build? In other news, it has been four years since Las Vegas reopened from the pandemic and we take a look back. We also discuss a big ban from the Sphere, I-11 expanding in Las Vegas, Circa's big new screen, Plaza's one year anniversary, the Resorts World screen lawsuit and how Excalibur is sort of earning its nickname. Episode Guide: 0:00 - Vegas Strip Stairmaster! 1:05 - 4 year anniversary of the big Vegas reopening 2:27 - Margaritaville officially closed at Flamingo 3:08 - Update on Strat and Topgolf pools 4:15 - Circa is already upgrading their sports book screen 6:13 - Plaza celebrates 1 year anniversary of big expansion 8:10 - Dead rat at Excalibur 9:38 - Roller skating on the Vegas freeways 10:29 - Infamous & banned from the Sphere 11:27 - I-11 is expanding…sort of 12:50 - Resorts World/Wynn screen battle lawsuit 15:25 - Negative Fontainebleau employee reviews 16:55 - Fontainebleau out at Fontainebleau within a year? 18:17 - Fontainebleau expanding - Huge land expansion 19:27 - Deal of the century for the Fontainebleau land flip! 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week change was in the air as Mirage got its permits for demolition and the Strip's new arena project got some momentum. We were also blessed with surprise sightings of Celine and a drone show at Rio that we hope becomes permanent. Other topics discussed include: Las Vegas Restaurant Week, some of the worst and most interesting pools in Vegas, crazy Fremont Street videos and why the Strip is once again enveloped in road construction. Episode Guide: 0:00 Kung Fu Fighting on Fremont Street 1:10 Surprise Rio Las Vegas drone show 2:22 Why Vegas drone shows make sense 3:18 The "nicest/worst" pools in Vegas?! 6:19 Top Golf's baffling pool & Atomic Golf's blazing heat 7:53 Celine's surprise appearance at Love - A comeback? 9:16 Las Vegas Restaurant Week is here 11:22 Mirage's demolition permits approved 13:09 Vegas Strip road construction happening….again 15:05 North Strip arena project gains momentum 17:12 Too many arenas in Vegas? 18:12 Vegas Street entertainer delivers 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The April gaming numbers for Nevada are in and they are very good. After a soft month in March casinos upped the ante with big wins in Vegas and another huge month of revenue statewide. The Strip took in $666M. Is that a little evil? In other news MGM just donated their 5 millionth meal since 2016 which is pretty cool. We also discuss a 200 year old bottle of Thomas Jefferson's wine that can be found in Vegas, West Nile in town, where to find amazing Philly sandwiches, how the A's have a loophole to get out of Vegas, an accident at the Trop demo and a $1.7 million NFL jackpot. Episode Guide: 0:00 Caution! $1.7 million jackpot ahead 0:30 Trop demo update and an accidental collapse 2:09 A's get out of Vegas free card 3:17 MGM's good deeds - 5 million meals donated 4:55 Those Guys Pies - Those Philly Cheesesteaks look so good 5:52 Where to find Thomas Jefferson's 200 year old wine in Vegas 7:54 How Shawn's shirt matches Rio's new carpet 8:46 A look at Plaza's new summer fireworks 9:52 Wrestling coming to Area15 11:09 West Nile virus and more mosquitoes in Vegas? 13:07 April gaming numbers in - Shockingly good! 14:23 Fiscal YTD numbers are strong as well 15:38 Why big money is on a bright future for Las Vegas 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week both of the new kids on the block in Vegas made news. Resorts World finally backtracked on parking with a new elite tier and no more free parking for all members. On the other side of the street some news leaked saying Fontainebleau is losing $400K a day. While we don't know the specifics for sure, this could be bad for the struggling new megaproperty. In other news massive layoffs hit Atomic Golf as the new venue isn't drawing well. We also discuss Rio's bold new carpet and breakfast controversy, another new international carrier coming to town, Boring's big breakthrough at Virgin, Circa's $16 million football contests and the new must eat restaurant at Aria. Episode Guide: 0:00 Gambler sleeping on the job 1:00 Resorts World makes big changes - No more "free" parking 2:40 New tier qualifying dates & opportunity at Resorts World 3:30 Rio's very interesting new carpet 5:00 Circa's $16 million football challenges return for 2024 7:10 Excalibur closes VIP check-in permanently 8:52 Another big international carrier coming to Vegas 10:12 Las Vegas long haul nonstop international flight options 11:25 Parm opens at Aria, but prices increase instantly 12:52 Rio being forced to backtrack on breakfast changes 14:25 Virgin's Boring tunnel breakthrough 15:22 Atomic Golf struggling - Massive layoffs! 16:56 Fontainebleau's mounting losses?! 18:05 Is Fontainebleau hitting its stride? 19:37 New Vegas casinos struggling - A ray of hope 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the culinary union continue their battle to setttle on a new contract. As the union continues to negotiate, the smaller casino is forced to say they are negotiating in bad faith. How will this end for the struggling property? In other news big demolition is happening on the Las Vegas Strip as the Tropicana continues being torn down and a new potential Strip casino gets its land cleared as well. We also discuss Circus Circus layoffs, the new F1 arcade, how Vegas nightclubs trick you, Circa's all-in package and why Bazaar Meat may be closing at Sahara in the next few months. Episode Guide: 0:00 Buying soap in a casino gift shop 0:56 F1 Arcade coming to Caesars Palace 2:28 Is Bazaar Meat at Sahara closing soon? 4:03 Tropicana demolition update - Big progress 4:40 Tropicana's crazy sale - $25 to fill up your truck! 5:55 Cosmo clone update - Demolition almost complete 7:32 Circus Circus laying off front desk employees for kiosks 10:05 A big gaming battle in the Vegas tavern scene 12:28 MGM removes birthday free play in Vegas? 13:32 Harrah's mystery box update 14:25 How Las Vegas clubs trick you 16:35 Circa brings back "All-In Summer" hotel package 17:53 Virgin's Union struggles - Final offer made 18:55 How Virgin is in the middle of a huge transition 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This was a big week for entertainment in Las Vegas with EDC returning to town along with the debut of Dead and Company at the Sphere. Both events went off great bringing a lot of people, big prices and some cool visuals along the way. In other news a new rumor has surfaced indicating MGM may be making cutbacks again. Other topics discussed include: the Neon Museum's new sign, WNBA Aces controversy, a new amusement park coming to Neonopolis, Bellagio's Picasso closing, a Harrah's mystery box and a new form of roulette. Episode Guide: 0:00 A new form of roulette 0:48 Mini Disni is coming to Neonopolis 2:49 Bellagio's most famous restaurant is closing 4:39 Downtown Henderson historic walking tour 5:57 Neon Museum lights up their Flamingo Ball 7:01 WNBA Aces Vegas sponsorship & investigation 9:40 Harrah's Las Vegas mystery box 10:48 Crazy Mirage check-in line 12:01 Malfunction on $2.5M Wheel of Fortune jackpot 13:28 EDC recap & crazy prices again 14:59 Dead & Company debuts at the Sphere 16:24 More MGM cutbacks? 17:38 Are casinos being shortsighted with cutbacks? 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the big news from Las Vegas was the announced closure of Mirage as it transitions into Hard Rock Las Vegas. Mirage was originally slated to remain open during the transition, but now it is closing for 3 years. What is its legacy and what will we get when the property returns in 2027? In other news Sahara is making some interesting upgrades to their garage that indicates paid parking may be coming even if they are denying it. We also discuss MGM's online gambling initiative, floods at MGM Grand, the Neon Museum Flamingo Ball, Evel Knievel's museum, a interesting F1 ticket gift, Sunset Station's awesome sports book and just how cool Vegas was in 1974. Episode Guide: 0:00 A glimpse at 1974 Las Vegas 1:02 Sahara parking "upgrades" - Paid parking coming? 2:10 South Point finishes $6 million suite renovation 3:45 Evel Knievel Museum breaks ground in Las Vegas 5:20 Neon Museum's Flamingo Ball & auction 7:28 MGM launching live dealer product for online casinos? 9:19 MGM Grand floods - A common problem? 10:49 F1 ticket promo - Score a cool exclusive jacket! 12:01 Sunset Station's incredible new sports book 13:30 Mirage is closing forever in July 15:08 Why Hard Rock changed their mind on Mirage closure 16:45 Staying at Mirage on closing night & why it is a historic property 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Virgin Hotels Las Vegas dominated the news when the Culinary Union announced a weekend strike that began this morning. At the same time we learned the casino operator since opening Mohegan Sun will be leaving the property by the end of the year. Virgin Hotels will move to a unified operation model bringing the casino in-house. Is this exactly what the struggling property needs? In other news we now probably know who will be the next big act in the Sphere as the venue gets ready to host the NHL Draft. We also learned that Wrestlemania is coming to town and Fontainebleau scored a big musical name as well. We also discuss negative comments about Caesars, a crazy million dollar reward, an epic disaster at Circus Circus that has garnered international attention and how the crane atop the stalled Venetian tower has come to life. Episode Guide: 0:00 All of the boats in Lake Mead 0:54 Circus Circus international coverage - Epic disaster? 2:54 The next big Sphere act announced…sort of 4:26 NHL Draft at Sphere tickets on sale now 5:24 Mirage sign damaged or being torn out? 6:06 Venetian's stalled St. Regis Tower sees some crane activity! 7:25 Introducing 20 Minute Travel - our new sister show 8:15 Pinkbox expands to Boulder City & Pahrump 8:57 Wrestlemania coming to Las Vegas in 2025 10:21 Keith Urban's unresidency at Fontainebleau 11:10 Negative sentiments about Caesars 11:50 Million dollar reward offered in gambler drugging case 13:29 Scott Sibella sentenced in casino financial crimes case 15:00 Culinary Union striking at Virgin Hotels 16:16 Mohegan Sun out - Big breakup at Virgin 17:20 How can Virgin improve the casino experience under unified operations? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Caesars Rewards took away a perk from some of their higher status members without any notice or explanation. First they closed the lounges and now many Diamond Plus members are losing their free drinks. Why did Caesars suddenly devalue their program in this way and is it a bad look for the gaming giant? In other news it was a busy weekend in Las Vegas with cooler temps, high winds and the last minute cancelation of one of the city's biggest music festivals. We also discuss the return of Lotus of Siam, what it is like as a VIP at Fontainebleau, Rio's burgers, saving a historic prospector, how to score $25 concert tickets in Vegas and Criss Angel's "garage sale" where you can buy old tricks! Episode Guide: 0:00 Official sneaker cleaner of F-1 0:43 Busy weekend in Vegas - Insane airport lines 2:14 Windy weather & Lovers & Friends Festival cancelation 4:17 Long term Luxor leak 5:46 Unsafe street vendor meat - Big crackdown 7:38 Historic prospectors find new home at Pioneer Saloon 9:48 Live Nation Concert Week - $25 tickets for big Vegas acts 11:24 Lotus of Siam returning at original location 12:23 Rio's food court burger looks great 13:04 Kyu (Fontainebleau) $125 tasting menu 13:58 Fontainebleau comp/VIP Review - Incredibly impressive? 15:23 Shortcut to get into Fontainebleau's exclusive Poodle Room 17:28 Criss Angel's "Garage Sale" 18:58 Caesars devalues big elite player perk 20:13 Is Caesars "attacking" members? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Ever since MGM purchased Cosmopolitan almost two years ago, people have been wondering when Identity would go away. We finally have the news of when Cosmo's very popular loyalty program will be ending and when the property will be fully integrated into MGM Rewards. Just in time for a new connection to Bellagio that is to be announced soon. In other news Venetian Las Vegas shared what their new rooms look like as they are embarking on their 25th anniversary celebration. We also discuss what Trop looks like today, amazing Vegas rooftop views, why MGM/Marriott is going well, how UNLV is looking to make $1 billion off of their land and how you can win a Cybertruck at Circa. Episode Guide: 0:00 Amazing Vegas "rooftop" views 0:56 Formula 1 Vegas construction starting again! 2:02 Fontainebleau's rooftop nightclub at Formula 1 3:30 MGM earnings takeaways - Marriott partnership success 5:21 New Bellagio/Cosmo connector bridge coming Strip side 6:38 Circa's creative 2020 Grad Splash 7:39 Derek Stevens giving away a Circa Cybertruck 8:38 Tropicana demo update - Bye bye entry 9:38 Venetian's $1.5 billion renovation & new rooms 11:10 Venetian's 25th anniversary celebration & giveaway 12:40 Dave & Busters introducing real gambling at arcades 14:39 UNLV's proposed $1+ billion land lease 16:01 Cosmo finally joining MGM Rewards 17:20 What this means for MGM Rewards members 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Wet N Wild closed its doors 20 years ago to be replaced by a casino, but that project never came. All Net Arena tried to build on the site for a decade, but that recently fell through as well. Now a new developer is taking over planning an arena and the tallest building in Las Vegas. Will this ever get built? In other news the March, 2024 visitor stats are in and there are some negatives, especially for Downtown Las Vegas. We also discuss $100 Circus Circus parking, credit card skimmers, Strat's birthday, a juicy Wynn rumor and how you can be a mermaid on your next trip to Las Vegas.Episode Guide: 0:00 Kenny G's impromptu casino concert 0:54 Sick New World Music Festival & Circus Circus $100 parking 2:32 Cinco de Mayo on Fremont Street 4:13 The Silverton Mermaids and Mermaid School 6:29 Credit card skimmers in Vegas - Is it a problem? 8:18 Rumor - Blackstone to buy Elaine Wynn's shares in Wynn Resorts? 9:29 Wynn and Strat celebrate their birthdays 11:25 LVCVA March stats - Big declines in room rates 12:40 Downtown Las Vegas may be struggling 14:07 Tallest Vegas casino and NBA Arena proposed - Deja vu? 16:21 Will this new casino/arena ever get built? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The Nevada Gaming Control Board released numbers from March, 2024 which show a decline in some Vegas numbers. Is this a big deal or is just inevitable given the record numbers in recent years and how will the new non-compete rules change the game for Vegas casinos? In other news we discuss the timeline for Tropicana's implosion now that permits have been filed. Other topics discussed include: Paris Versailles Tower construction, inside Papi Steak, paying parking tickets with school supplies, more on the Brightline train, Excalibur's flexible faucets and the Golden Knights starting strong in the playoffs. Episode Guide: 0:00 Excalibur's innovative new "flexible faucets" 0:44 FTC's new rules on non-competes - What will happen in Vegas? 3:01 Golden Knights starting strong in the NHL Playoffs 4:05 Rio's President stepping away amid huge transition 5:52 Paris Versailles Tower update - Balconies & bridge coming 7:21 Following up on Brightline West high speed train 9:06 Paying Vegas parking tickets with school supplies? 10:36 A closer look at Papi Steak 12:36 Tropicana implosion timeline & new fence 13:58 March gaming numbers - Overall decline 15:33 Downtown Las Vegas struggling? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Wynn Las Vegas has long been the leader of the luxury hotel space in Las Vegas and their employees are in high demand. This week we learned the property's President will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Why is he leaving and what will this mean for the future of Wynn & Encore. In other news Phish debuted their four unique shows at the Sphere with tons of incredible visuals and great reviews. But why aren't we seeing more acts sign on? We also discuss the groundbreaking for Brightline, the most instagrammed Vegas casinos, glass falling from the sky, a glitch at Paris, a new arena name, Mohegan Sun's player's club and comps + the opening of Pop Golf. Episode Guide: 0:00 Insane Paris Las Vegas check-in line 0:53 Phish at the Sphere - A successful run 2:10 Why isn't Sphere attracting more acts? 3:40 Brightline high speed train breaks ground 6:54 Glass falling from the sky in Vegas 8:10 Most Instagrammed Vegas casinos 10:26 Virgin's Upside Down Tea Party 11:50 Updating on Mohegan Sun/Virgin comp offers & players club 13:07 Primarily Prime Rib - Still a tremendous value 14:41 Henderson's New Arena gets a new name 15:41 The Cliff at GVR - New outdoor mall 17:02 Pop Stroke Golf opens at Town Square 18:47 Wynn Las Vegas President leaving - No drama? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Las Vegas is known for its dining and drinking, but Plaza is hoping to bundle it all together with their new all-inclusive package. You'll get bottomless drinks, waived resort fees, meals and bingo, but is this a good deal. Plaza also announced weekly fireworks this Summer making Downtown Las Vegas the place to be. In other news the Las Vegas Aviators launched a new team name for a single game and sold record levels of merch. We also discuss an entertaining club lawsuit, how an Australian casino's glitch cost them millions, all of the banned items at Sahara's pool, Boring's biggest Vegas Loop expansion yet and how the "Times Square of Las Vegas" is getting upgraded screens and more light pollution! Episode Guide: 0:00 Sahara's insane pool "banned items" list 1:05 "Times Square" of Las Vegas getting better 3:20 Boring Company breaks ground on biggest Vegas Loop tunnel yet 5:25 Aviators turn into the Las Vegas Gamblers & sell tons of merch 6:46 Crazy entertainment lawsuit in Vegas - Stealing names? 8:15 Omega Mart laying off employees - Trouble at Area15? 10:32 Australian casinos pays out millions of extra dollars due to glitch 12:30 New street vendor laws passed in Las Vegas 14:40 Circa's Pro Football draft party - Insane prices? 15:35 Plaza launches all-inclusive package - First in Vegas? 17:08 Downtown Las Vegas weekly fireworks this Summer 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Bellagio's trees have been in the new more than they would have liked over the past year due to the F1 construction and the cutting down of old trees on the Strip. Unfortunately the replacement trees are now dying which is making Bellagio scramble to replace them....again. In other news the monorail shut down due to damage from Boring Company's construction on Vegas Loop. What exactly is the future of Vegas public transportation and why is it all busses? We also discuss free Chicken Ranch tours, Fontainebleau's pizza, looking for the best bagels in Vegas, Wynn's golf course, another Vegas casino expansion, Blue Man's poo donuts & which Covid closed casino will remain shuttered until further notice. Episode Guide: 0:00 Drone flyover of Wynn Las Vegas golf course 1:14 Bellagio's new trees are dying 2:49 Charging for water on the Strip? 4:47 Ellis Island is expanding again 6:20 Miami Slice at Fontainebleau - As good as people say? 7:51 Abel's Bagels - The best bagel in Las Vegas? 8:55 Blue Man Group & Pinkbox launch exclusive donuts 10:52 Eastside Cannery to remain closed 13:05 Chicken Ranch providing "no obligation" free tours 14:01 Westgate has another themed suite - "I Do" has arrived 15:28 No trains for you! - The future of Vegas mass transit 16:45 Boring Company damages Vegas monorail beams 17:21 The crazy Las Vegas airport elevated roadway proposal - What happened? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week news broke about the Mirage's transition to Hard Rock which will be starting soon. As part of the construction we will be losing Beatles Love forever in July, but will the property stay open during the transition? We also got a look at the model for the Guitar Tower and not only is it huge, but it will definitely become a landmark of the Las Vegas skyline. In other Vegas news controversy swirled this week over the future of the monorail. Will it be decommissioned soon and if not how much longer does the struggling transit system have? We also discuss Rosa Mexicano's pink food, how slot tickets are expiring sooner, Tropicana's pending implosion, how the Neon Museum gained a newly restored gem, a temporary casino coming to Moulin Rouge and where Babyface is bringing his Las Vegas residency. Episode Guide: 0:00 Paris Las Vegas Photoshop skillz 0:48 Las Vegas Monorail controversy - Is it going away? 2:09 Vegas monorail's interesting ties to Walt Disney World 4:00 Tropicana is set for implosion, but asbestos is a challenge 5:10 Neon Museum restores & lights Tropicana sign 6:01 Slot ticket vouchers expiring faster than ever 8:19 Rosa Mexicano at Mirage Mile - Pink themed Mexican food 9:05 Saving on Vegas restaurants with InKind app 10:15 Babyface announces Vegas "residency" at Palms 11:21 Temporary casino opening at Moulin Rouge site 13:05 Beatles Love closing at The Mirage as Hard Rock conversion begins 14:40 Hard Rock Las Vegas model - Guitar Tower is huge! 15:41 How the Guitar Tower will change the Las Vegas Strip experience 16:41 What to expect with Hard Rock's Guitar Tower light show 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn Las Vegas opened up a status match that is fairly generous and can score you free credits along with some perks as well. You can also potentially take your new status to Fontainebleau for even more credits and even MGM or Hard Rock to stretch it even further. Status match fun in Vegas! In other news the public funding for the A's stadium could be at risk just as they ink a deal to play in Sacramento until their new stadium is finished. We also discuss a quirky new Vegas social club, a proposed Jewish themed hotel, why NoMad Las Vegas is going away, Duran Duran's Vegas concert, Miracle Mile's food hall & how the WNBA Aces & women's basketball are having quite a moment. Episode Guide: 0:00 Furries invade Las Vegas 0:56 The "Sacramento" Athletics? 2:25 Is the public funding for the A's stadium at risk? 3:16 Duran Duran announces last minute Vegas concert 4:22 Kind David Jewish themed hotel proposed in an interesting spot 6:16 Doberman Social club - Crazy membership questions 8:09 NoMad Las Vegas is going away 9:49 Lost Spirits Distillery closing at Area 15 11:14 WNBA Aces & Women's Basketball having a moment! 12:47 Construction update on Miracle Mile's new food hall 14:09 Fontainebleau changes points earnings in their Rewards program 16:16 Wynn's new status match is really good 16:56 Taking Wynn status & matching at other Vegas properties 18:13 What you get at Fontainebleau with Gold status - Cheaper stays? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Tropicana closed its doors for good, but the property was open for nearly 67 years and featured many phases of its existence. From a fancy place for the affluent to play to being one of the first corporate owned casinos, the history is vast. What is Trop's lasting legacy and what should we remember about this historic property plus what should we choose to forget. In other news a new hack for hotel locks has been exposed and thousands of hotels are not protected. Should you take matters into your own hands? We also discuss high tea Vegas style, a crazy gambling mistake, Antique Roadshow and Pawn Stars, what Peter Luger's massive dry aging room looks like plus which bathrooms in Las Vegas are worth going out of your way for. Episode Guide: 0:00 The curse of gambling on social media 2:01 A retrospective on Tropicana - The mob, Fontainebleau ties & corporate ownership 3:39 The Island of Las Vegas 4:35 Crazy proposed Tropicana redevelopment projects - 8,000 hotel rooms!? 7:21 Inside Peter Luger's insane steak dry age room 8:15 How expensive it is to live comfortably in Las Vegas now 10:04 High tea Vegas style! 11:26 Antique Roadshow is coming to Las Vegas 12:50 Wild - How hackers can get into your hotel room 15:11 How to protect your hotel room & valuables 16:33 Top 10 restrooms in Las Vegas 17:22 High limit restrooms - A good Vegas hack? 18:17 Top 3 bathrooms in Vegas - Unique & worth a visit 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Tropicana is closing its doors today, but a few interesting stories came out about its final days. From slots being closed early to the entire property being blocked off, Bally's definitely just wanted the doors to shut. We also learned about the liquidation firesale where you could own a piece of Trop and how long term employees are getting compensated. In other news Harrah's is readying their brand new valet entrance and it is an upgrade. We also discuss what it is like to accept every Vegas upcharge, the Top Gun Experience, some big jackpots that were hit recently, whether cashless gaming is evil, how the Aviators beats the A's again and why it is still so season in Las Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 Excalibur's "big daddy" invades hotel room 1:05 Tropicana closes it doors but it started closing much earlier 2:21 Timeline for Trop's demolition and possible implosion 3:54 Trop's liquidation fire sale - Is it worth it? 5:40 A couple of huge Vegas jackpots - 20,000X! 6:45 Is cashless gaming a bad thing - Easy big money downloads 8:22 Snow season in Las Vegas. In April? 10:09 Harrah's new valet entrance 11:25 AAA Aviators outdraw the MLB Athletics 12:28 Crazy Vegas Golden Knights outcome 13:18 Update on Fontainebleau offer & Founderscard Caesars Diamond 15:05 The Top Gun Experience - Is it worth $2K? 16:33 Upgrading Las Vegas - What happens when you say yes to every upcharge 18:08 How spending money gives you a different Vegas experience 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Clark County recently did a debrief of the Formula 1 race including many of the lessons learned and pain points from the race. The report included a number of eye opening insights including big dangers on pedestrian bridges and buildings going up without permits. What will they do differently in 2024? In other news Founderscard had some good news this week with the return of Caesars Diamond status for members. We also discuss some of the cool hikes when you get outside of Vegas, UNLV Men's Basketball and their huge record, the renaissance in Downtown Las Vegas & how you can score a new deal for staying at Fontainebleau. Episode Guide: 0:00 Cacti thievery in Las Vegas 1:09 Founderscard & Caesars makeup - Diamond benefit returns 3:23 The quirkiness of Main Street Station 5:36 Getting outside of Vegas - The most dangerous hike in America? 7:04 Southern Utah is full of amazing scenery & national parks 7:59 Finally some good Tropicana news! 8:53 Huge demand for "vintage" Vegas 9:44 UNLV's 3 point streak record & end of season 11:16 Fontainebleau's new stay offer including $125 credit 12:48 Big changes in Neonopolis - Dick becomes Harry 14:17 The Renaissance of Downtown Las Vegas 15:28 Esther's Kitchen opens up at new bigger location 15:57 Clark County takeaways from F1 - Eye opening issues 17:57 Looking ahead - How they will make F1 work better for Las Vegas 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Recently the Las Vegas Convention & Visitor's Authority released their visitor profile for 2023 that dives deep into who is coming to town. Through a series of surveys they gather all sorts of data including who is visiting, how much they are spending and what they are doing in town. The trends over time are interesting and we share the most profound ones. In other news Atomic Golf has finally opened its doors at the Strat and it looks great. We also discuss Gold Coast's new rooms, Circa Sports expanding again, the best bagels in Las Vegas, the return of Glitter Gulch, Oyo's pretty new paint and vintage 3D printed Vegas signs you definitely have to see. Episode Guide: 0:00 Amazing 3D printed vintage Vegas signs 1:08 Oyo's pool gets a cool fresh paint job 2:22 Pahrump as a budget alternative to Vegas? 3:51 Atomic Golf finally opens at Strat 6:02 Food Roundup - Volcano combo pizza 6:48 Abel's Bagels - Best bagel in Vegas? 7:18 Panino for amazing Italian Sandwiches 7:47 Glitter Gulch returning to Downtown Las Vegas 8:57 Gold Coast announces major hotel room renovations 10:08 Circa Sports expands again - Silverton's new book now open 11:37 The sports book boom in Vegas 12:41 Focus on sports betting and problem gambling in the wake of March Madness 13:50 2023 Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study - Are people satisfied? 15:22 Who is visiting Las Vegas - Interesting demographics 17:00 How many Vegas visitors came for Sports & how much they spent 17:45 Downtown Las Vegas - How visitors view it & how many go 19:00 Vegas visitor gaming stats - More people gambling & bigger budgets 20:46 Family travel in Vegas - Making a comeback? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.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 how Tropicana will close as their owner Bally's faces both funding problems and a plan to take them private. With the property closing on April 2, the big question is whether or not it will be imploded. Bally's is fleecing the Tropicana and running her into the ground, but will they actually be able to build a replacement and if not Bally's then who would take over the project? In other news the Suncoast has announced a massive renovation that will touch almost every area of the property. We also discuss Lady Gaga's new show dates, who will perform next at the Sphere, Pirate Fest coming to town and how Mark Wahlberg is one step closer to his vision of Hollywood 2.0. Shawn also provides an update on his Rio lock situation and how the property handled it. Episode Guide: 0:00 Pirate Fest returns to Las Vegas 0:53 Vegas Hollywood 2.0 becoming a reality? 2:44 The Sphere's next act is an old favorite 4:14 Lady Gaga extends Jazz & Piano residency at Park MGM 5:59 March Madness in Vegas - Crazy prices at Circa? 7:35 Suncoast announces a massive renovation - Looks familiar? 9:07 Update on Rio lock & security situation 11:16 Rio's great customer service & pool update 11:51 Tropicana closing need to knows 12:38 Does Bally's have enough money to redevelop Tropicana site? 14:10 Could another casino operator replace Bally's on the A's stadium project 15:59 Will the Tropicana be imploded? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn and Fontainebleau continued their ongoing battle over employees with yet another lawsuit. This time Fontainebleau is countersuing Wynn over treatment of employees and alleged threats. This thing is getting messy including the release of unflattering text messages and very strong language. In other news Rio Las Vegas is moving forward with even more construction with the entire middle of the casino now behind construction walls. Unfortunately there is a huge issue with room security, but what do they need to do to fix it. We also discuss the Bruno Mars "debt" drama, how to score Raiders gear at 70% off, Mandalay Bay's secret Penthouse lounge and when Margaritaville is leaving the Las Vegas Strip. Episode Guide: 0:00 Concert at Red Rock - Nature ruined? 0:48 Rio's big security issue - Is this acceptable? 3:09 Rio construction update - Middle of the casino completely behind walls 4:42 Rio Wine Cellar & Tavern opening dates 5:28 Our European adventures & schedule update 6:52 Margaritaville inside Flamingo closing after 20+ years 9:18 Bruno Mars in debt to MGM….or not?! 11:24 Man allegedly steals over $100K in copper piping from Fontainebleau 12:33 A look inside Mandalay Bay's Penthouse Lounge 13:55 How to score Raiders, Aces & UNLV gear at up to 70% off 14:57 Update on Wynn vs. Fontainebleau lawsuit 15:46 Crazy text exchange between Wynn CEO & Fontainebleau Owner 16:57 What Fontainebleau alleges in their countersuit 18:48 How does Wynn's stance towards employees affect morale? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a large casino software maker has rolled out a new product that is designed to rightsize your comps. Is big data the enemy of today's gambler? In other #news we discuss the death of Primm's Mall now that the last tenant is going away. We also discuss a service that lets you be a Vegas seatfiller, where you can still find "Old Vegas", whether slots are getting boring, why the Tuscany hotel and casino might surprise you plus how they rescue riders who get stuck on High Roller. Episode Guide: 0:00 High Roller dramatic "rescue" 0:47 New casino software to take your comps 2:47 Houseseats seat filler service 5:58 Primm Mall is completely dead - Last tenant leaving? 7:57 Sad days on the casino floor? Are slots machines getting redudant? 10:31 Where old Vegas is still alive today 12:35 Why staying at Vegas' oldest hotel means less sleep 13:53 A look at the Tuscany casino - Surprisingly nice?! 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the future Las Vegas Athletics released renderings of their brand new Vegas Strip ballpark. The look is quite distinct and different from many other stadiums, so why is it that so many people dislike the new design? Will this add another icon to the Vegas skyline? In other news Formula 1 has released ticket packages and information for the 2024 race. Some concessions include cheaper ticket prices and more packages. Will this help? We also discuss why the Tropicana is already dead, Spiegelworld's new Discoshow at Linq, how Circus Circus already had to backtrack with their new ride, a man was stung by a scorpion in his Vegas hotel and why Ferraro's is a restaurant you'll want to try on your next Vegas trip. Episode Guide: 0:00 Scorpion allegedly stings man at Venetian 0:52 F1 2024 tickets going on sale - New cheaper options! 2:44 Spiegelworld's new Discoshow at Linq tickets on sale 4:21 Ferraro's wins hugely prestigious award - Cool family owned business 5:45 The food and prices at Ferraro's 6:37 Circus Circus lowers Spongebob ride prices already 7:51 Update on Rio/Hyatt partnership - Why it is so good for Hyatt elites 9:56 Why the Tropicana is already pretty much done 12:18 A's announce a quirky, unique new stadium design 13:47 Does the new A's stadium fit within the Las Vegas skyline? 15:23 What does Bally's have to say about the new stadium - Casino info? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Las Vegas is more popular and expensive than ever leaving long time fans sometimes disenchanted at the current state. In this episode we look into some of the Vegas hacks that have been killed by social media. Those were the days. In other news the Mirage volcano is permanently reopening with showtimes nightly. We also discuss Adventuredome's big new ride, toxic sludge at the Vegas Loop, a merger among huge gaming manufacturers, Vegas hotel room opera and how to get rid of pesky sour rooters. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas hotel room opera 0:56 Toxic sludge at the Vegas Loop? 2:55 Mass transit alternatives to Vegas Loop 3:32 Sour Rooters - Who are they and how to get rid of them 5:17 Las Vegas Strip revenue split - Gaming not as important? 7:10 How casino profit calculations have changed over time 8:21 Adventuredome opens $6 million Spongebob ride 10:13 Spy Ninjas "theme park" coming to Vegas 11:09 Mirage's volcano official reopening 12:25 Slot machine manufacturers IGT & Everi merging 14:38 Vegas hacks killed by social media 15:41 Social media killing status matching 17:30 Popularity killing MyVegas? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Both Bally's and Caesars gave their earnings this week along with a little more insight into their Vegas operations. Tropicana let us know about their future plans or lack of them plus the demolition timeline of the Tropicana. Will we get an implosion? We also learned from Caesars about a potential sale on the Strip plus how the Formula 1 race brought mixed results for their properties. In other news after 15 years, Terry Fator is out at MGM Resorts, but where will he land next? We also discuss bed bugs being found a multiple Strip hotels, the inside of The PinkyRing by Bruno Mars, an update on Atomic Golf, Venetian's new poker room and what happens when famous Vegas influencers gamble. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas celebrity influencer high limit fun 1:21 Bed bugs "invade" the Las Vegas Strip? 2:39 Bally's earnings call - New stadium takeaways? 3:40 Will the Tropicana be imploded? 4:08 Venetian announces huge new Poker Room 5:56 Stunning fog descends on Las Vegas 7:17 Dave Portnoy's latest Vegas pizza reviews 9:38 Green Valley Ranch's stunning new High Limit Slot room 11:07 Terry Fator is out at MGM Resorts 12:44 Inside The Pinkyring by Bruno Mars at Bellagio 14:57 Update on Strat's new Atomic Golf 15:38 Caesars earnings takeaways - Mixed F1 results? 16:50 Is Caesars selling a property on the Vegas Strip? 17:43 Paris Versailles Tower update - Backwards? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The Rio has new owners and is slowly marching towards becoming a new property. With a shiny paint job and new LEDs, the outisde is already looking way better than before, but how does it look on the inside? And how is the brand new food hall that replaces Rio's famous Carnival World Buffet? In other news the long time $1,200 jackpot limit may be finally getting an increase thanks to the IRS. We also discuss Area 15's next attraction, an update to the Caesars/Founderscard situation, another race on the Strip, big F1 disuputes, some great Chinatown food and why you should visit the Tropicana before it closes. Episode Guide: 0:00 Insane new Vegas slot gambling strategy 0:45 IRS may be changing the $1,200 slot handpay limit 2:48 Why you should visit Trop - The pool area 4:54 Another race on the Strip? - Nitrocross at Planet Hollywood 5:52 Inside the "new" Rio Las Vegas 7:33 Rio's new lights & inside the food hall 9:15 How to get some of the best Vegas Strip views at Rio 10:45 Area15 announces the John Wick Experience 12:36 Venetian Las Vegas raises resort fee to record level 13:05 Caesars Diamond Status match updates 13:51 F1 lawsuits, county confusion & a new leak 15:20 County Commissioners pushing back on F1 & payments? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories MGM Resorts announced their latest earnings this past week and gave a look into what is coming to Las Vegas in the coming years as they prepare for a possible A's ballpark and more huge events for the city. They also updated us on Macau, Osaka and the Super Bowl plus the lessons learned from Formula 1. In other news a popular path to obtains Caesars Rewards Diamond status has ended. We also discuss outsized comps at Palms, how the airport slots are getting an upgrade, Dropicana 2.0 and the most disappointing things to do in Las Vegas according to visitors. Episode Guide: 0:00 Jose Canseco's Vegas carwash has closed 1:08 Dropicana returns with a vengeance - Huge closures 2:42 Over the top comps at the Palms?! 3:49 How to play the game & "trick" casinos in giving you comps 5:04 Founderscard loses Caesars Diamond status benefit - What's left? 6:16 Is the Wyndham Business credit card still giving Caesars Diamond? 7:38 Las Vegas airport slots are getting a huge upgrade 9:47 The most disappointing things in Las Vegas according to visitors 11:47 Which shows are the least popular with Vegas visitors? 13:30 MGM's earnings call - The good, the bad and the F1 15:17 MGM's South Strip problem & a possible solution 17:05 MGM's take on Super Bowl, Osaka casino, Marriott partnership and Macau's strong recovery 18:30 MGM's future renovation plans for Las Vegas 20:15 Bill Hornbuckle casting doubt on the A's Stadium project? 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The Super Bowl came and went in Las Vegas and it turned out to be a very successful event. In this episode we'll recap some of the more interesting and fun stories from the Super Bowl including a new "Smithsonian" like sports museum coming to Fontainebleau, BetMGM partnering with X, how the sports books did and everything else you want to know. In other news Slots A Fun is undergoing a renovation with almost all of the casino floor torn out. What is the future of this annex to Circus Circus? We also discuss stacking the Mirage/Hard Rock & Fontainebleau status matches, why gyms and pools need to stay open later, how Wynn quietly raised their resort fee to a new record high and why Tom Brady has embraced Las Vegas.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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories It's Super Bowl week in Las Vegas with even more special events and crazy ads popping up all over town. From the Cheetos Bridge to Opening Night we'll show you some of the more interesting happenings right now in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. In other news Wynn Resorts released their earnings for Q4 and they were pretty spectacular. We'll break down their earnings, discuss their projects in Vegas and beyond, update you on the Wynn West expansion and let you know how Fontainebleau has affected business. We also discuss richer Rio comps, MGM making good on their Cosmo promise, someone climbing the Sphere and how Mayor Goodman is throwing a wrench in the A's PR about moving to Vegas. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Vegas Sphere released its latest quarterly earnings which showed both a big loss and a lot of hope. With advertising and movie revenues doing well along with big name performances, can this venue ever make money and pay off the huge $2 billion+ price tag? In other news Super Bowl events are here including two new light shows on popular Vegas casinos and a ride over at the Mirage volcano. We also discuss updates to two popular Vegas buffets, the new Caesars Diamond status match, Celine Dion's return, Scott Sibella's problems, how Taylor Swift will make it from Tokyo for the Super Bowl and why Caesars kicked hackers to the curb after 25 years. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Part 1 Description: This week we finally learned the date when the Tropicana will go into yesteryear as one of the most historic Vegas properties ever. Find out when Tropicana will close its doors plus what is the casino's legacy and will be actually be sorry that Tropicana is no more? In other news Planet Hollywood is getting a new center bar and it looks great. We also take a detailed look inside one of the stunning Wynn Fairway Villas, let you know how much Caesars is now charging for ATM fees, provide an update on Fontainebleau's nacho problems and executive shakeups plus contemplate a rumor about Hard Rock buying Treasure Island. Part 2 Description This week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released the visitor stats for December, 2023 and many records were broken. We'll break down how stunning the numbers are considering December is usually one of the slowest months of the year. In other news the Sphere announced their next residency act as they have struggled to get big names to sign on. We also discuss Oyo's super unique show, what you should see at Trop before it is gone, Caesars Palace at opening vs. today, the crazy amount of stuff Vegas is doing for the Super Bowl and whether or not Tilmann Fertitta's "Cosmo Clone" is canceled. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Fontainebleau Las Vegas made the social media rounds for the wrong reason. A picture of their sports book nachos went viral causing huge backlash. They also lost another key executive and are re-tooling their social media team so it seems like adjustments are being made at the new Strip hotel. In other news hometown band the Killers have announced a new residency at Caesars Palace inside the Colosseum. We also discuss the funky Super Bowl ad takeovers, another big step for the Brightline West high speed train, Caesars new hotel and update you on all of the new Vegas hotel/casino projects coming in 2024 & beyond. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Fontainebleau Las Vegas launched a new offer for members that gives both decent rates and a nice resort credit. They have also started to send out comp offers to players as well. Have you received any offers from Fontainebleau and what did you get? In other news we learned that MGM is backtracking on their previous statement that MGM and Cosmo tier credits would be combined for status this year. We also discuss some cool food you can find in Vegas, how Mirage's volcano is getting a new peak, the new member of the Golden Knights family, a new I-15 interchange opening and how Caesars is cutting back again. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM and Marriott finally revealed some of the details of their upcoming partnership. While we don't have a date, we learned about some of the benefits plus the bad news that Marriott elites won't be matched to MGM status. We also learned that MGM is raising resort fees across the board. The $50+ tax resort fee has arrived! In other news Rio continues to impress with its renovations including brand new multicolor LED lights on the outside of the building. What an improvement! We also discuss Ole Red's views of the Strip, Downtown Grand's new carpet, exposing the Mirage Volcano, how the media is covering the new pedestrian bridge law, GVR's new high limit room & one of the few honest gamblers in Vegas! 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.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 an even bigger executive shakeup at Fontainebleau as chatter continues to spread about the property's struggles since opening. What will they have to do to turn things around and could a tier match be in the new casino's future? In other news the Rio Food Hall is coming closer and closer to opening. The first major interior project of the new owners, this will show us the direction the property will take in the next few years. We also discuss the Maloofs selling, what will happen at the Fiesta Henderson site, Ole Red's opening and how Ellis Island continues to have some of the best food deals near the Las Vegas Strip. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Venetian announced a brand new loyalty program coming in March, 2024. The new Venetian Rewards will be more rewarding than the previous program, but how will you earn and what will the tier benefits be? In other news Criss Angel made headlines as he helped save the day from a rogue guest at his Mindfreak show. We also discuss another possible Culinary Union strike, a possible F1 class action lawsuit from Vegas businesses, the quirky and fun Las Vegas tv show and more drama at the Fontainebleau. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week I headed to the Strip to check out the crowd levels and pedestrian experience at North Strip resorts including Sahara Las Vegas and Fontainebleau. We also look at some of the updates Fontainebleau has been making, plus why Sahara is a beautiful property with a new entrance and no customers. In other news as we hear rumors of Mandalay Bay and Delano going under the knife, Luxor is debuting brand new highly themed carpet that is both bright and beautiful. We also discuss how the Bellagio sidewalk is closed again, Downtown Grand's new room offer and why the Strip's Minnie Mouse isn't quite what you would expect. We also have a big bonus today with our Laughlin Road Trip episode at the end! Don't forget you can also watch on Youtube! 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a new law was passed than will ban pedestrians from stopping on bridges in the resort corridor. Is this new Las Vegas Strip law going too far or is it needed for safety? Plus, what will the punishment be for stopping on Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges? In other news we saw crazy stories in Las Vegas this week with stolen airplanes, judges attacked and other serious incidents. We also discuss a crazy 1985 Golden Nugget ad, why South Point is a great property even if their buffet isn't good and how a winter storm has brought tons of beauty to the Las Vegas Valley. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Fontainebleau Las Vegas has only been open for a few weeks, however there has already been a huge shakeup at the top. The top casino executive at the new property has already been fired. What happened and will we ever know the truth? Plus why is the parking at Fontainebleau so bad? In other news MGM Grand is renovating its rooms and they look nice, but will this help bring the company's namesake property back into the fold a bit? We also discuss the legend of Shecky Greene, a new mandatory housekeeping tip at Sahara and the record room rates people paid to in November, 2023. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The Nevada Gaming numbers for November, 2023 came in and the Las Vegas Strip saw a huge increase due to Formula 1. We'll break down whether this means it is a success and discuss how billion dollar months are now the norm in Nevada gaming. Will it ever drop again? In other news we discuss the phase 2 of Durango which could start construction before the end of 2024. What will they be adding and what do they need to make this property work better? We also provide updates on Atomic Golf and Universal's Horror Unleashed, show you a new 3D billboard on the Strip and discuss a game that makes patrons look like zombies. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories With Fontainebleau Las Vegas now open, we look back at some of the other casino openings in Las Vegas during the last month of the year. It has been a surprisingly busy month to open casinos ever since Flamingo opened its doors in December, 1946. In other news we learned that Tropicana Las Vegas has closed off its last bungalow building. Does this mean the Strip's oldest hotel rooms are now gone for good? We also discuss Golden Gate's festive return, a new pedestrian bridge for Resorts World and how a Youtuber won a million dollars on the Las Vegas Strip. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Virgin Hotels and the Mohegan Sun casino have been open for a few years now, but the property has seemingly been struggling since the beginning. Mohegan Sun just released earnings numbers for the casino and with gaming revenues hitting a new floor, what can they do to save this property from devastation? In other news the NFL has released details of their takeover for the Superbowl. Are they ruining Las Vegas again? We also discuss I-11's expansion through Las Vegas, Christmas time in Sin City, MGM delaying Cosmo again while raising parking fees and how casinos just seem to be getting louder and louder. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Fontainebleau Las Vegas is now open and we've found some interesting quirks to talk about. From $1,000 steaks to cool gifts for guests, we'll discuss it. We also discuss how the opening of Fontainebleau will affect Resorts World and what that property may be trying to do in order to attract more guests during the slow time. In other news we discuss MGM's holiday gift to employees and Rio's free night offer going out to old Caesars players. We also update you on Ole Red/Grand Bazaar Shops construction, discuss a closure coming to TI, reminisce over the good old days of Las Vegas theming and show you how Justin Timberlake chose Wynn over Fontainebleau. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The big news of the week is the opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas. On this show we'll discuss some of our thoughts on the newest Vegas Strip property plus why it isn't quite perfect. Also make sure to checkout our full Fontainebleau Las Vegas tour as well to see every part of the property. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhcIT5Ii4Pw In other news Mark recently completed his stay at Luxor in a Pyramid Tower suite. How did it go and how does that room compare to a newer standard room? We also discuss dinner at Diablo's Cantina, Silver Stamp and its Christmas overlay, M's big expansion and lack of a vibe plus how to score discounted tickets to the official NFL Super Bowl events in Las Vegas. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories After checking out Durango on social media we visited the property to see how it differs in real life compared to the coverage. We found a ton to like and even love about Durango, but the property isn't perfect. The big question is whether or not this is the best locals casino in Vegas and you might be surprised at our answer. In other news we visited Excalibur to check out the new Center Bar and answer the question of whether or not it is underrated given its reputation. We also discuss the Raiders hosting one of the worst games in NFL history, the Runnin' Rebels breaking records, Wayne Newton still going strong and a cool gift you can give to the Vegas lover in your life. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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!