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

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a couple of planning documents revealed much of what we have been waiting for in regards to the Tropicana replacement. We now have renders and details of what the new Bally's Las Vegas will entail including how it will fit on that tiny piece of land along with an MLB ballpark. We'll cover the hotel towers, casino and everything else they are planning to build on the former site of the Tropicana. In other news Tom Brady now owns 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders. Will this end up being big for the team? We also discuss offroading in Las Vegas, why Californians are richer than Nevadans, what Venetian's new rooms look like, Luxor's 31st birthday and how Tacos El Gordo may be a billion dollar taco shop. Episode Guide: 0:00 Luxor 31st birthday! 0:46 "0000" Roulette materializes 2:49 Vintage tower slot machine at MGM Grand 4:38 Slots-A-Fun correction - new mini bowling 5:01 Offroading in Vegas, Las Vegas wetlands & Jean Dry Lake Bed 7:16 Fontainebleau's LIV nightclub is closing and expanding 8:29 Tom Brady buys part of Las Vegas Raiders 9:46 Davante Adams and full time Taco Bell in his house 11:10 High income Californians are a problem for Las Vegas 12:52 Inside Venetian's renovated rooms - Mixed feelings? 14:41 Tacos El Gordo - Billion dollar taco shop? 16:08 Bally's Las Vegas renders & planning documents revealed! 18:24 Bally's Las Vegas doubles rooms & casino space from Tropicana 21:04 A deeper look at the Bally's casino & hotel rooms 22:28 So many Vegas casino projects on the horizon About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Last week the entire gaming industry descended upon Las Vegas for the annual G2E conference. This conference has all of the latest in the gaming industry including a number of interesting trends. We'll go over what to expect with new slots machines, why the casinos are giving out less free play, how influencers are changing the gaming industry and why Buffalo has lost its spot at the top of the slop hierarchy. In other news Tesla announced a new robovan which could be used in the Vegas Loop tunnels. Will this be the solution that Vegas needs? We also discuss more newness at Slots-A-Fun, bed bugs at four Vegas hotels, Big Mac Sphere, taking coins from fountains and what it was like doing the Venetian status match. Episode Guide: 0:00 Big Mac on the Vegas Sphere 0:40 The Northern Lights in Vegas…again 1:50 Venetian status match experience 3:05 Vegas Loop trespassing is a problem 4:30 Tesla announces robovan and robotaxi. Coming to Vegas Loop? 6:27 Collecting coins from Vegas fountains 7:43 Bed Bugs found at four Vegas hotels & Strat sued 10:00 Slots A Fun installing skeeball 11:27 Las Vegas Strip F1 light installation 12:12 G2E breakdown - Influencers everywhere 13:29 Slot machines are getting more and more complicated 14:33 Huff 'N Puff everywhere & Eagle ascends 15:37 Casinos losing $37B on free play each year? 16:46 G2E filming quirks & tight security 19:20 Dragon Train injunction - Machines being removed from casino floors 20:31 The most complicated slot at G2E 21:27 The Wall-E of slot machines About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Trop finally fell with a huge drone show, fireworks and a lot of dust. We'll briefly cover the event from many different angles and show you what it all looks like today. An incredible show, but what is next for this prized piece of land? In other news Wynn is involved in yet another bombshell lawsuit. This time the question as to who is responsible for problem gamblers and their losses is at the center. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. We also discuss In-N-Out's second Strip location, Bazaar Meat moving, Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland, Sunset Station's new marquee and why Virgin has a DJ Slot booth. Episode Guide: 0:00 Virgin's new DJ Slot booth 0:42 Criss Angel auditions 2:06 In-N-Out's second Vegas Strip location 4:01 The loneliest slot machine in Vegas 5:32 Sunset Station's new digital marquee 6:57 Discussion on advantage players & MGM removing comps 9:45 Shawn's Trop memories on the news 11:22 Trop implosion angles, drone show & dust 13:25 What the Tropicana site looks like now 14:40 Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland 16:29 Bazaar Meat is moving 18:02 Venetian's restaurant lineup is incredible 19:17 Another huge Wynn lawsuit 20:39 How responsible is the gaming industry for problem gamblers? About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the long awaited Venetian Status Match went live after much anticipation. We go over the details including which statuses match to Venetian and what you get. More importantly we discuss what you don't get and why this match is a bit of a disappointment and probably not worth going out of your way for. In other news more info and a dedication happened for the October 1 memorial. It will be a stunning memorial when built. We also discuss the sudden closure of Bent Inn in Downtown Las Vegas. Other topics include: Della's Kitchen closing, Vegas Vicky's birthday, heavy construction on the Flamingo pool, more paid parking coming, Phil Ruffin driving up hotel prices and where to see the Tropicana implosion from. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas Vicky's birthday! 0:36 October 1 anniversary and memorial dedication 2:19 Della's Kitchen closing 3:28 Bent Inn controversy & abrupt closure in Downtown Las Vegas 4:39 Even more entertainers announced for Neon City Festival 5:55 More paid parking - Oyo to start charging soon 6:35 Oyo garage closed for Trop implosion plus where to see it from 8:45 Flamingo's GO Pool under major construction 9:39 Clark County approves massive Harry Reid airport expansion 11:31 Tokyo drifting on Vegas streets 12:56 Phill Ruffin 2009 interview - Drive up hotel prices! 14:37 More landscape removal at New York New York? 16:25 Venetian's disappointing status match 18:14 Should people go out of their way to match at Venetian? About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a few rumors floated around social media including that the A's are shopping their stadium again. This time rumors said they met with the Rio ownership, but that has been denied. Will they end up building their stadium on the Trop site now that they have played their final game in Oakland? In other news a rumor also circulated about Circus Circus being sold and demolished to make way for a new megaresort. We discuss why we don't think this will happen and why we still need our old Circus Circus! We also discuss the new Station Casinos tavern, a proposed casino rule that could be bad, the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace, UNLV football rankings, Tao transforming and how to score a Criss Angel VIP experience. Episode Guide: 0:00 Lucky the Clown turns 48 0:49 Paying jackpots to trespassed gamblers - New rule? 2:53 Tao transforming into a roller skating rink 4:35 Criss Angel releases 2025 tickets & VIP experience 6:18 Update on Four Queens renovation and soundproof glass 7:22 MGM Sphere is coming….to Dubai 9:54 Bellagio's renovated VIP check-in 10:30 Following up on Cosmo comments - Did MGM ruin it? 13:15 A's end their run in Oakland - More Rio stadium rumors 14:10 Aces Playoffs and UNLV ranked in both polls 14:45 Station Casinos Seventy-Six first look & opening date 17:00 Inside the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace 18:32 Caesars Palace's Hangover legacy 19:30 Circus Circus Rumor - Demolition coming? 21:07 Why Circus Circus probably isn't going away About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Shawn was hanging on the Strip utilizing a comp from Cosmo. Is Cosmo hanging on as the best of MGM and what was the experience like? Shawn also provides several construction updates from around town including Bottled Blonde, BLVD and the proposed new casino on Harmon and Las Vegas Boulevard. In other news more info about Trop's implosion has come out including the use of 555 drones, but nowhere for people to watch from. Will people still come out in masses to see it fall? Other topics discussed include: the Taco Bell wedding chapel, G2E, Planet Hollywood's food hall, rain show and new center bar, Neon City Festival problems, UNLV's QB quits and where you can watch Weird Al in Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 The Taco Bell wedding chapel 1:03 G2E is coming - New slots on the way 3:12 Paris Versailles update - Not working so well 5:00 Bottled Blonde, Bellagio F1 construction updates 6:44 More F1 2023 lawsuits incoming 8:09 UNLV's football drama - Down a QB for not paying enough 10:53 Update on the new Tilmann Fertitta "Cosmo clone" 11:40 BLVD is inching closer to opening 13:30 Staying at Cosmo - Studio Suite with Terrace 15:40 Allegiant Stadium hosting 2025 Gold Cup match 16:48 Weird Al "residency" at Venetian 17:49 Neon City Festival drops big headliner after controversy 18:33 Miracle Mile food hall update & new rain show 19:51 Planet Hollywood's Glass Bar 20:25 Trop implosion - 555 drones & no public viewing! About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Raiders hosted their home opener against the Carolina Panthers and lost. It created trouble in the locker room and isn't a good sign for the season to come. Speaking of trouble, the proposed $10B NBA arena project may be scrambling for land, be on hold or even worse. Where is the best site for an NBA arena? In other news the Eagles debuted at the Sphere with more incredible visuals and a sold out crowd. We also discuss Coldplay karaoke, the drama behind Ocean One briefly closing, Neon City Festival headliners, pachinko, Cybertrucks in the Vegas loop and where you can buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables. Episode Guide: 0:00 Coldplay Vegas karaoke 0:46 Paris Versailles Tower connector is now open 2:30 Trouble with the Raiders 3:43 Las Vegas Strip & Fremont aerial from 1988 5:40 The Eagles debut at the Sphere 7:07 Where to buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables 8:44 Oyo is growing with huge acquisition 10:02 Ocean One closed for past due rent….then open again 11:45 Follow up on where to play Vegas Pachinko 13:12 Neon City Festival names headliners 15:03 Cybertrucks coming to the Vegas Loop 16:48 NBA Arena drama - One project may be moving 18:11 What is the favored Vegas arena project 19:20 A potential third Vegas arena project with the UFC About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week there was a number of interesting discussions around the gaming industry as the Safe Bet Act seeks to regulate sports betting on a national level. Will it pass and what is it trying to do to reign in this somewhat new industry? We also discuss the prevalence of slot influencers and how they have changed the gaming industry as well. In other news Mr. Beast is involved in a lawsuit about his Beast Games filming in Las Vegas. We also discuss a Cybertruck light show on the Strip, Silver Strike coins in Downtown, dancing solo on Fremont Street, the possible sale of Downtown Grand and why we liked the UFC Noche event despite what some might have thought. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dancing solo on Fremont Street 0:45 The explosion of YouTube slot channels 2:04 Do slot channels make people gamble more? 3:23 Will we see more regulations around slot influencers? 4:42 Cybertruck light show on the Strip 5:29 Bellagio's Fall Conservatory display 7:33 Following up on Noche UFC comments 8:51 Beast Games Vegas lawsuit 11:12 Downtown Grand sold? 13:23 Silver Strike coins in Downtown Las Vegas 15:30 Safe Bet Act - Threat to sports betting industry? 16:47 Does the government need to protect sports betting consumers from AI? 18:38 Does the sports betting industry need more regulation and protections? About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected]. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Noche UFC took over the Vegas Sphere with incredible visuals and more as it was the first sports event held in the venue. While it wasn't without controversy, the event seemed like a success and the visuals were so good that you have to see them! In other news Caesars is moving in a new General Manager for three of their Vegas properties. We also discuss the beginning of F1 construction, the A's stadium meeting, Virgin's union struggles, USA Today's 10Best casinos, Rebel Football being nationally ranked, Aces killing it again and how you can save money on your next stay at Wynn Las Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 Forum Shops "creepy heads" 0:48 Bellagio removing trees, more construction for F1 beginning 2:28 Has F1 delivered on their shorter construction timeline? 3:09 New Amex Offer for Wynn Las Vegas 4:49 A's meet with contractors and provide update on stadium project 6:03 Keeping it real - Is this project actually going to happen? 7:12 USA Today's 10Best Casino Hotels in the world - Huge shocks 9:27 New GM for Horseshoe/Paris/Planet Hollywood 10:42 One General Manager for three Vegas megaproperties? 11:39 A look at Buffalo Bill's reopened buffet 13:42 Virgin Hotels still has Culinary Union drama 15:45 Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson breaks WNBA scoring record 16:34 UNLV Rebels Football is nationally ranked! 18:22 Noche UFC quirks & complaints 19:48 The Noche UFC visuals were impressive 20:50 Will there be another UFC event at the Sphere? 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!

Get $25 off $50 on your next meal with InKind. (Shawn's referral) https://milestomemories.com/go/inkind 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 Wynn Las Vegas agreed to pay $130 million to settle an investigation that dates back a decade. The company won't be prosecuted for alleged illegal activities, however it is costing them a ton of money. Is Vegas gambling as "clean" as we had previously thought? In other news a Venetian status match may be coming in October. Find out why you should participate. We also discuss the new EDC Hotel, Rio's phase 2 renovations, why Oyo's elevators don't work, the Debbie Reynolds sign coming to the Neon Museum, an update on the Paris Versailles Tower and what Brightline's new trains will look like when built. Episode Guide: 0:00 Paris Versailles Tower exterior update 0:42 Venetian status match coming? 3:07 EFX Master James Earl Jones passes away 4:36 Virgin steals EDC from Resorts World 6:37 Mark Walhberg's new Vegas restaurant 8:09 Oyo's hotels don't work! 9:12 High floors in Vegas hotels can be tedious 10:19 Debbie Reynolds sign coming to Neon Museum 11:37 Brightline's new train renders & another obstacle tackled 13:16 Transfers between Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards now live 14:38 Rio's Phase 1 renovations almost complete 17:01 Wynn's $130M payment to avoid prosecution 18:11 Is Nevada gaming not quite as clean as we had thought? 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!

Get $25 off $50 on your next meal with InKind. (Shawn's referral) https://milestomemories.com/go/inkind 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 a lot was going on as the NFL season began and Circa Survivor hit a record. Unfortunately 40% of people were eliminated, but the prize pool is bigger than ever. Speaking of sports, Noche UFC is coming up and they have reportedly spent $20 million on the visuals. Will it bring live sports to a new level? In other news the Boring Company has broken through on their biggest Vegas tunnel yet and their pace is picking up. But when will it ever open? We also discuss a huge video poker error, the Cosmo crystal cleaners, Bazaar Mar & how to save, behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls and a look inside of Westgate's super unique and scary Halloween suite. Episode Guide: 0:00 Cosmo crystal cleaners 0:31 Video Poker error - Does the casino pay? 2:35 3D billboard coming to the Venetian? 3:30 The "other" Las Vegas Oyo 4:51 Rio's Mexican Independence Day giveaway 5:31 Noche UFC Costs - Gamechanger for live sports? 7:57 Palms names new General Manager with familiar ties 9:46 NFL season begins & record numbers for Circa Survivor 11:21 A look at Bazaar Mar & how to score discounts on the new Jose Andres restaurant 13:26 Behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls 15:42 Boring Company makes another Vegas Loop breakthrough 17:23 Westgate's Halloween suite walkthrough 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 we got a ton of new details about the proposed "Twin Towers" development just South of Fontainebleau. It will feature two towers, a mall, a 439 foot tall amusement ride and potentially a theater, but there is a ton of confusion about what they are building and whether Fontainebleau is involved or not. Either way, this should transform that area of the Strip forever. In other news Palace Station opened up their new sports book as part of a wave of properties freshening up once overlooked spaces. We also discuss the new U2 Sphere movie, a cool pirate themed bar, bone-in tacos, the old Vegas horse race track, how Bally's is back in town and the new Las Vegas Art Museum. Episode Guide: 0:00 Las Vegas Park horse racing track 0:50 Shania Twain announces end of her Planet Hollywood residency 2:16 Tropicana demolition drone video - Unique new views 2:50 Foundation Room's unique implosion viewing party 3:58 Bally's is back in Las Vegas 5:43 A look inside of Palace Station's new sports book 7:19 Drone video of Suncoast's new sports book 8:07 Sphere U2 movie starts - Surprisingly good? 9:30 Venetian construction updates - More screens! 10:13 $60 bone-in birria beef taco 11:25 A look at Stray Pirate - Experiential bar in Downtown Las Vegas 13:00 Another look at Fontainebleau's amazing outdoor gaming area 14:17 Las Vegas Art Museum is coming! 15:59 Update on the new Vegas Twin Towers 17:30 Is Fontainebleau still in on this redevelopment? 18:43 How this North Strip development will change the feel of the area 20:12 Is this new Twin Towers development good for Fontainebleau and 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!

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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 week the July gaming and visitor numbers for Nevada and Las Vegas specifically were released. For the first time in a long time the news wasn't good with the Strip seeing a year over year 15% decline in gaming revenue, but is the sky falling? Find out why numbers are still good despite the drop. In other news we finally learned about the exact date and time when the Tropicana will be imploded. We'll talk strategy and how much the rooms in the area are going to cost. Other topics discussed include: Primm's buffet and possible rides returning, NYNY's new tiny registration desk, a look at the El Cortez renovation, an update on MGM fees and what Vegas Vic looks like close up. Episode Guide: 0:00 Closeup of Vegas Vic 0:33 Closer look at Wynn's New York City property 2:55 Excalibur housekeeper using guest's makeup? 4:40 Mirage demolition update + dolphins, lions, mermaids and more 6:20 Closer look at El Cortez $20 million renovation 8:25 Follow up on MGM fees 10:02 Primm Valley buffet and possibility of rides returning? 11:50 New York New York's tiny new registration desk 13:01 July visitor stats - 15% decline for Strip gaming revenue 15:01 Some of the bright spots in the latest Vegas visitor numbers 16:01 Trop implosion date announced & room rates for the big night 17:17 Implosion viewing strategy - What's the best way to see it? 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 we got a first look at the possible new home of the Neon Museum in the Las Vegas Arts District. While the concept art was accidentally leaked, it appears to show the museum taking home on the roof of a Downtown parking garage. How will this look and what does it mean for the museum? In other news someone is reporting MGM is beginning to charge a phone booking fee. Is this fair and is this even a new practice? We also discuss Oyo's interesting implosion promo, Luxor's new carpet from above, how Vegas loop is going autonomous, an exciting pop-up restaurant, surviving in Vegas with no hotel and $20 plus how beginner's luck helped one man win $407K. Episode Guide: 0:00 Luxor's new carpet from above 0:42 A first look at the Neon Museum's new home 1:56 How it would look to have old Vegas neon on a garage rooftop 2:46 Is MGM charging a $15 per day phone reservation fee? 4:30 Oyo's interesting implosion promo - How to score a prime view 6:17 Story of a Muse - New experiential popup at Palms 51st floor 8:07 Lake Mead "bandits" indicted for destroying boulders 9:19 4 cool water hikes near Las Vegas 10:37 Behind the scenes of $407K side bet winner - Beginner's luck? 12:52 A pipe dream for the future of Vegas mass transit 13:38 Vegas Loop moving to autonomy….sort of 15:01 The future of autonomous vehicles in Vegas and beyond 16:14 Behind the scenes at Caesars' iconic Bacchanal buffet 17:21 Lobster guy vs. buffet manager - The interview 18:34 Surviving in Vegas with no hotel and only $20 19:45 How social engineering and making "friends" is a good strategy 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 a lot of back and forth happened on social media as people debated everything from "000" roulette to the current state of the Vegas Sphere. With its losses mounting, will the most iconic venue in Sin City continue on to financial success or is its debt too much of a burden to handle. In other news another new Hollywood studio may be coming to Vegas as Warner Brothers throws their hat in the ring. We also discuss the new Janet Jackson residency, a 1983 Vegas timelapse, Rick Springfield and EFX, what's left of the Mirage volcano, Venetian joining the union and how Bellagio fought back against social media rumors. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas pedicab driver - Worst job in Vegas? 0:34 Hollywood East is coming - Warner Brothers announces new Vegas movie studio 3:56 Venetian/Palazzo workers join the Culinary Union 5:08 Inside Venetian's renovated conference center - Big improvement 5:40 Little League World Series - Vegas area team makes the U.S. semifinals 6:26 Bellagio buffet controversy - Not closing despite rumors 7:47 Does Bellagio need a food hall or more lower-end dining? 8:42 Is 7 Magic Mountains moving for airport expansion? 10:28 Very cool 1983 Las Vegas timelapse 11:35 Rick Springfield coming to Fremont + EFX lookback 13:04 Janet Jackson Resorts World residency confirmed 13:50 Sphere losses mounting - Are they on the road to success? 15:50 Sphere's plan to diversify including new U2 concert movie 17:22 Rio sending out even more comp offers to Caesars players 18:46 "000" Roulette controversy - Are Vegas casinos misleading customers? 20:09 Why Vegas casinos use their logo instead of a "000" 21:50 What's left of Mirage's iconic volcano - Trigger warning! 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 the Nevada Gaming Control Board lodged a 31 page complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas alleging they systematically avoided many of the state's laws and damaged the Nevada gaming industry. The allegations are shocking and could have long term implications on Resorts World including huge fines and the possible loss of their license. In other news two 600 foot tall towers plus a giant amusement ride and more are now proposed for the Strip. They are coming to a location that needs it, but will these ever be built? We also discuss the viral Palms lobster guy, Fontainebleau's baby blue craps, inside the Wynn Field Club, what a new NBA arena could look like and Spiegelworld's new Disco Show at Linq. Episode Guide: 0:00 Bali Hai golf course freeway hazard! 0:35 Spiegelworld opens Disco Show at Linq 2:33 Huge towers & amusement ride coming to old Riviera site 3:57 Are amusement rides & parks coming back to Vegas? 5:21 Intuit Dome opens - The future for a Vegas NBA arena? 7:00 Why T-Mobile Arena won't house an NBA team 7:47 Palms lobster guy viral video - Mark is angry! 10:41 Yelp's most photographed restaurants - 4 from Vegas 12:06 Monte Carlo Las Vegas lives on 13:11 Fontainebleau's new baby blue mini-craps table 13:55 Virgin dumps Hudson and ice cream shop 15:05 A look inside Wynn Field Club at Allegiant Stadium 16:15 Wynn Field Club prices - Too high? 17:47 Resorts World is in serious trouble 18:55 Could Resorts World lose their gaming license? 21:15 How much will these revelations affect Resorts World in the long term? 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 F1 news started to roll as Cosmo announced a new viewing party that will be held high about the racecourse. And it isn't even the worst deal in the world. A better deal though is the Neon City Festival which will happen the same weekend in Downtown Las Vegas. It will be free and stretch out across the entire area of the city. In other news Swingers Crazy Golf has announced their opening date at Mandalay Bay. It is a unique venue with mini golf and games, but will the prices be too much? We also discuss the Northern Lights coming to Vegas again, an incredible new drone video, Wynn's new popup restaurant, Raiders facial recognition issues and the removal of the famous Mirage archway and where it is heading. Episode Guide: 0:00 Chat GPT Vegas fail 1:01 Northern Lights return to Southern Nevada 1:50 Swingers Crazy Golf announces opening date at Mandalay Bay 3:07 Is Swingers going to be too expensive for what it is? 4:10 Wynn's new pop-up restaurant - Cowboy steakhouse? 5:45 DraftKings reverses course on their new winner's surcharge 7:30 Cosmo's interesting F1 viewing party 9:07 Downtown's Neon City Festival - Free F1 weekend event 11:18 Another incredible Fremont Street drone video 12:15 Raiders vs. the police - Facial recognition debate 14:25 Sphere exterior sound coming, but not everyone is happy 15:45 Why the Sphere will be limited with their new exterior sounds 16:30 Mirage archways gone, but not gone forever 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 DefCon was in Las Vegas and along with the conference came a lot of criticism. Resorts World was one of the main hotels hosting the conference attendees and they made a lot of enemies by searching rooms and belongings. Were they out of line or is that the price we pay for safety? In other news Sam's Town was scammed out of $750K last year, but they finally found the person. This is a crazy story you have to hear! We also discuss Palms increasing buffet prices, an attack on Guy Fieri and Caesars prices, Dead & Company posters, water parks in the desert, no tax on tips and if Caesars is misleading with their NFL contest. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dead & Company's Sphere - Amazing visuals and posters 0:50 Resorts World DefCon controversy - Did they cross a line? 2:02 Is it okay for hotels to enter your room without permission? 3:51 Caesars NFL pick-em contest - Misleading advertising? 5:41 Guy Fieri hate and insane Vegas Strip food prices 7:40 Why does water cost so much on the Vegas Strip 8:50 Palms AYCE buffet raises prices substantially 10:51 Maintaining "old school" Vegas - The South Point story 11:56 Michael Gaughan's approach is unique in modern Vegas 13:28 Why providing value in a casino still works 14:02 No water park in the desert? 15:48 No taxes on tips? A big policy proposition for Vegas 17:23 Las Vegas Aviators - Name change to Gamblers? 18:35 Sam's Town scammed out of $750K 20:05 How can casinos protect themselves from these scams 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 has been busy with a ton of news as we inch closer to the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Unfortunately the news isn't good as MGM has said demand is soft and rooms rates across the city are not much different than a normal weekend. We also debrief MGM's earnings where they touted their Marriott partnership windfall and their new "luxury campus". In other news Circa may be expanding according to a new rumor and finishing the 7 stories of rooms that were left unbuilt when the property opened. Two story suites anyone? We also show you inside Circa's most unique suite which includes 8 bunkbeds and enough bro love for everyone! We also discuss the closure of Caesars Palace's sportsbook, Venetian's poker room opening, Caesars selling WSOP, proxy betting and illegal bets, waiting 4 hours for a handpay, $500 craps at Flamingo, Aria's mysterious construction walls, inside tips from Mirage's demolition and Rod Stewart ending his 13 year Vegas run. Episode Guide: 0:00 $500 craps at the Flamingo!? 0:51 Caesars sells World Series of Poker 3:00 Caesars Palace poker room closed & Venetian's "poker in a mall" now open 4:27 DraftKings charging a surcharge on winning bets in certain states 6:11 Is Circa going to build two story suites? 7:40 Inside Circa's insane bunkbed suite 10:28 Mirage demolition timeline & Apple TV show? 12:14 Rod Steward ends his 13 year Vegas residency 13:52 Aria's mysterious construction wall 14:50 Insane 4+ hour wait for a handpay 16:38 Proxy betting & getting denied a $500K sports book payout 20:10 MGM's F1 room rate struggles? Taking a look at the data 22:03 Looking at F1 room rates at other properties - Surprisingly low 23:54 MGM's Marriott partnership is a windfall & their new "luxury campus" 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 something happened that we have been waiting for a long time. Cosmopolitan was purchased by MGM Resorts in 2022 but they have maintained their Identity rewards program. Unfortunately for some and to the benefit of others, Cosmo has now joined MGM Rewards and Identity is gone. Was this a good or a bad thing? In other news people apparently can't tell Vegas landmarks apart from their other city counterparts. Other topics discussed include: what Mirage looks like now on the inside, Bellagio's rumored F1 cutbacks, another new casino announced, a crazy Venetian housekeeper robbery and how you get paid out on a $1.2 million wide area progressive jackpot. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dead & Company fans at the Sphere 0:43 Rumor - Bellagio scrapping grandstands for F1? 1:52 Venetian housekeeper allegedly steals over $100K 4:05 Boyd Gaming building a new Vegas casino 5:43 Behind a million dollar jackpot - How do the payouts work? 6:35 Lump sum vs. annual payout on huge jackpots 8:20 Las Vegas landmarks vs. originals - Can people tell the difference? 9:55 Scary! People think Grand Canal Shoppes are the real thing? 10:57 Tuscany regretting their recent free play promotion? 12:48 Inside shuttered Mirage casino floor 14:00 Cosmopolitan finally joins MGM Rewards 15:45 Some MGM/Cosmo players are getting better comp offers after the combination 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 as the Olympics are kicking off Celine is continuing her return to the public eye but with a twist. Not only is she performing at the Olympics, but she will reportedly also be returning for a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. But where? In other news the A's say they are moving forward with their stadium plans, but many are still skeptical if they have the money to build it. Who should we believe? We also discuss downtown drones, road rage, Venetian's hidden new poker room, the craziest Vegas golf course, Steve Wynn's loss and how much to tip on a $2.2 million mega jackpot. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dueling Downtown Vegas drone videos 0:40 Do the A's have stadium financing or not? 2:59 A's naysayers and whether they have a point 4:00 Kill Tony coming to Resorts World Las Vegas 5:01 Nevada is among the worst states for road rage 6:33 F1 construction timeline coming - Thousands of pages? 8:08 Coyote Springs - Strangest development in "Vegas"? 9:56 Would you live an hour outside of Las Vegas? 11:00 Steve Wynn loses millions 12:38 Venetian's new poker room is coming - Will you be able to find it? 14:30 Insane casino robbery - $652K stolen! 16:19 $2.2 million Pai Gow jackpot - How much to tip? 18:25 Neon Museum adds Debbie Reynolds sign 19:49 Celine coming back to Resorts World Las Vegas!? 20:59 Is this a huge win for Resorts World or not a surprise 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 there is a lot going on in Las Vegas including a potential name change for the county. Does Las Vegas county sound good to you? We also discuss the awesome Raiders season ticket gift, the meltdown in Vegas from Crowdstrike, Mr. Beast coming to town, Golden Gate's summer deal, MGM's cyberattacker caught, 0000 roulette and how much casinos make off of uncashed vouchers. Episode Guide: 0:00 Raiders amazing season ticket holder gift 0:52 Las Vegas county coming soon? 2:14 Is changing the name of the county too expensive? 3:12 Harry Reid Airport's new entrance signs 3:47 Crowdstrike's meltdown effects Las Vegas 6:01 Golden Gate's Viva Summer promo 7:42 Hartbeat Weekend returns to Resorts World 9:01 Mr. Beast comes to Vegas & brings big drama 11:38 Durango the most overpriced hotel in Las Vegas? 12:50 Why Aria & Four Seasons might be the most overpriced hotels in Vegas? 14:31 MGM cyberattack arrest - 17 year old UK resident in custody 16:08 MGM suddenly sells lesser known Vegas area asset 17:43 Whitney Houston slots finally coming to casino floors 19:20 Cashout vouchers - Casinos keeping more money than ever 21:57 0000 Roulette controversy and interesting look at the odds 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 finally saw the closure of the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as it gets ready to transition into Hard Rock. The casino closed its doors, the volcano erupted for the last time and many were left with nostalgia for the first megaresort in Las Vegas. Another era has ended. In other news Shawn stayed at Virgin Hotels recently and discusses the rooms and why the property continues to grow on him. We also discuss Eataly's popup, EDM at the Sphere, a mystery at Palazzo, the latest on Vegas Loop, a better look at the new Four Queens rooms and where the Neon Museum is moving to. Episode Guide: 0:00 Mirage 1995 odds on Who Shot Mr. Burns 0:52 Mirage officially closes after 35 years 2:06 Steve Wynn's thoughts on Mirage 3:10 The evolution of the land where Mirage stood 4:19 Treasure Island is targeting Mirage guests with a new offer 5:09 Palazzo construction update - St. Regis Tower 6:05 Bally's gets a Chicago bailout 8:06 Will the Athletics stadium actually get built on the Trop site 9:34 Sphere announces EDM New Year's Eve show 11:00 More looks at renovated Four Queens rooms 12:45 Big Binion's change - All dealers keep their own tips 14:19 Eataly's new popup 14:53 Neon Museum is officially moving to the Arts District 17:18 Wynn & Westgate Vegas Loop update - No opening date? 18:24 Staying at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas 20:01 My biggest complaints about Virgin's rooms 21:38 Why Virgin Las Vegas has grown on us 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 Mirage opened in 1989 as the first megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip. This week the property is closing forever to be converted into Hard Rock Las Vegas, but the hotel has already closed. What was the experience like staying in Mirage on its last night and how does the property hold up after all of these years? In other news we take a look at the latest progress on the Tropicana demolition. We also discuss some quick eats at Virgin, a crazy Mt. Charleston accident, bats on Fremont Street, a very good new happy hour, new Sphere shows and why valet policies on the Strip may be changing soon. Episode Guide: 0:00 Bats on Fremont Street 0:40 Tropicana demolition update 2:01 Permit filed for Trop's implosions - Public show? 3:59 Crazy accident on Mt. Charleston 6:25 Scotch 80 Prime launches great new happy hour 7:54 Great pizza and ice cream at Virgin 10:01 Virgin's Vegas Loop station construction update 11:08 Eagles additional shows at the Vegas Sphere 12:45 Changes coming to Strip valet policies? 15:40 Mirage closing experience & funny sign 16:36 Staying at Mirage on its last night - Rooms still good? 19:11 Update on Mirage casino & what it feels like in its last days 20:55 Other takeaways from Mirage hotel's final night 22:05 Does the Mirage hold up? 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 Mirage is closing this week and their giveaways are huge. This has caused chaos in the casino as everyone is looking to get into the action. With fights and other issues is Mirage's closing better than Trop's and what exactly is happening in Mirage's last week? In other news the monorail might live a lot longer than expected, but it will still die anyway. Other topics discussed include: cool carpet themed casino giveaways, Pachinko coming to Vegas, more heat records broken, the future of Primm's dead mall, Cosmo cutbacks and a Vegas related lawsuit that is crazy and sad. Episode Guide: 0:00 Cozy gambling couple style 0:29 More Las Vegas monorail drama 1:58 The sad state of Las Vegas public transport 3:15 Insane Vegas heat wave continues - More records broken 4:56 How the official Las Vegas temperature is captured 5:41 Pachinko machines arrive in Southern Nevada 7:52 Crazy Vegas $38M lawsuit - Alleged scam 10:53 MGM's latest Cosmo cutback 12:15 Is the sky falling at Cosmo? 12:48 Silverton's amazing carpet related giveaway 14:12 The future of Primm's very dead mall 16:02 Gamblers touching slot machines 17:32 Mirage madness - Chaos with huge giveaways 18:54 Did Mirage mess up these closing jackpot promos? 20:12 Better energy at Mirage closing vs. Tropicana 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 as the Mirage moves closer to closing, Beatles Love had its last performance in the iconic Las Vegas Strip resort. We also learned they are giving away $1.6 million in their final week to players, but is the Mirage experience the same as it has been and how does it look in its final week? In other news Paris has unveiled their new Versailles balcony rooms and you can now book one for yourself. We also discuss: used slot machines, Aria's big new screen, Fremont Street Experience under construction, an epic blackjack hand and Fontainebleau's controversial ice. Episode Guide: 0:00 Fremont Street Experience under construction 1:13 Las Vegas breaks all-time temperature record 3:05 Aria's new marquee is now online 4:30 What was the best version of Vegas 5:27 Was the post recession Vegas better? 6:48 Paris Versailles Tower balcony rooms now bookable 7:59 Will these new rooms compete with Cosmo's balconies? 9:18 Fontainebleau's controversial ice 10:59 Epic Blackjack video - Multiple splits and doubles 13:30 Buying a used slot machine 16:03 Love's final performance at Mirage 17:24 Mirage's $1.6 million progressive giveaway 19:00 How Mirage's progressive giveaway will work 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 plans were filed with the County for a potential expansion to Bellagio. Specifically new restaurant and shopping spaces will be added to the resorts South side, replacing the pedestrian walkway. How will it look and will this actually be an improvement for MGM's flagship Vegas resort? In other news Mandalay Bay has removed their waterfall entrance replacing it with something a bit sad. Other topics discussed include: $1K in lobster at Golden Steer, Hard Rock's site plans and pools, Sphere 4th of July, the Italian Air Force and how the Las Vegas Aces continue to impress. Episode Guide: Episode Guide: 0:00 Italian Air Force "invades" Las Vegas 0:57 Who owns the sidewalks in Las Vegas 2:25 Sphere's 4th of July birthday bash 3:25 Ocean status match gives free Wynn Las Vegas nights again 5:35 Why matching in Atlantic City can be so lucrative 6:33 Mirage/Hard Rock site plans unveiled 7:32 Why you should be excited for Hard Rock's pools 8:50 Golden Steer's insane $1K lobster tails 10:14 Crown & Anchor Pub suddenly closes 10:59 Mandalay Bay guts waterfall entrance 13:27 Las Vegas Aces insane attendance 15:04 Bellagio's fountainside expansion 16:11 More connections and pedestrian bridges coming 17:45 Symmetry final coming to Bellagio fountains 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 Durango went back to the county to seek approval for their upcoming phase 2. The new locals casino has been popular since opening and they are looking to add another parking garage, more casinos space, a new tower and possibly other stuff like a bowling alley or movie theater. Is this new aged casino experience catching on? In other news the NHL Draft happened this past weekend at the Sphere and it looked pretty cool. Other topics discussed include: Fontainebleau high roller suite, armed guards coming to Vegas busses, the hot weather, a new type of vending machine, 4th of July and why Four Queens in renovating. Episode Guide: 0:00 Hottest June ever in Vegas 0:57 Vegas public transport adding armed security guards 2:33 A new type of Vegas vending machine 4:29 NHL Draft at the Sphere - How it looked 5:59 Join the Mile High Club Vegas style! 8:25 Interesting Mirage clearance sale 9:39 Inside Fontainebleau's High Roller Suite 11:53 Four Queens North Tower renovation - Soundproofing? 14:01 Fourth of July in Las Vegas 15:35 Durango is expanding! 17:29 Durango's "new aged" casino 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!

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 as the Mirage prepares to close in a few weeks, we got a couple of interesting stories from the hotel. First, Shin Lim has announced his new home, with him moving over to the Venetian. We also learned that the popular tram linking Mirage and Treasure Island has now closed forever. Is this a big loss for the city? In other news Shawn discusses his impressions of the new carpet and other recent changes at Rio. Is it starting to add up to something better? He also discusses an insanely long bonus which didn't result in much. Other topics discussed include: the scary hours at a casino, UFC's Noche, more crazy big Nevada gaming numbers and which Vegas casino might be in for a big expansion. Episode Guide: 0:00 Scary hours in the casino 0:57 Shin Lim relocated to the Venetian 2:19 Treasure Island/Mirage tram is now permanently closed 5:38 Jokers Wild casino's big expansion? 7:18 Top 50 Pizza - Two Vegas spots are on the list 9:00 Why Rio's upgrades are adding up to something better 11:43 The longest slot bonus ever? 13:33 Noche UFC announced for Sphere 15:27 Nevada May gaming numbers - Any surprises? 16:59 Gaming revenues are looking great - More records broken 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 a lot was going on in Vegas as a new housing development is coming to Red Rock. Will it destroy nature and what will be the fallout of the 20 year battle to prevent it from happening? We also saw another crazy gambler video so Vegas continued being Vegas. In other news Caesars charges some insane prices for cleaning and sheet replacements. Are they fleecing their customers? We also discuss another big change at Rio, how Excalibur and Luxor might be removing moving walkways, the Raiders' new air conditioned tailgate, a food hall closing, Weenies and Bikinis and the Lotus of Siam drama and lawsuit. Episode Guide: 0:00 A Vegas worth temper tantrum at Craps 0:53 Excalibur/Luxor removing moving walkways? 2:27 Rio's Hyatt breakfast drama continues 3:45 Does Rio need to change its business model with these Hyatt issues 4:52 Housing controversy - Huge new development approved for Red Rock Canyon 6:34 Lotus of Siam lawsuit - Parents vs. daughter 8:41 UnCommons food hall closes after only a year 11:00 Las Vegas is the most expensive place in the US to visit 12:33 Weenies & Bikinis coming to Circa 14:07 Mystery Monolith update - It's been removed! 15:09 Raiders $20K air-conditioned tailgaiting 16:38 Crazy Caesars cleaning fees 17:58 Is Caesars fleecing their customers 19:30 Life is Beautiful is returning….sort of 20:34 Is this new version of Life Is Beautiful an improvement? 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 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!