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Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories New Year's Eve was a success in Las Vegas this year with the largest show ever. We'll debrief the event including power outages and other issues plus some of the cooler and more unique spots to watch the fireworks in town. Strat anyone? In other news we talk about Harry Reid's contributions to Southern Nevada, discuss how CES has been cut down by a day and learn when MGM's new seemingly worse program is debuting. A woman also married the color pink, Sahara is launching their own custom bourbon and Resorts World's theater is struggling. Happy New Year from the MtM Vegas crew! About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 The Flamingo (once known as Flamingo Hilton) has turned 75 years old. It is perhaps the most famous of the old Vegas casinos and we discuss its history plus one interesting fact about today's Flamingo. There isn't a single original building on property! In other news MGM Resorts is planning a big re-brand of their Mlife loyalty program. Find out what it will be called. Plus we discuss some of the other cool "Downtown" areas in the Las Vegas Valley, fun Vegas Christmas gifts, Sour Rooters, Open Table's love for 4 Vegas restaurants and how booking a Hilton in Las Vegas can be tricky. Happy New Year from the MtM Vegas crew! About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 The Palms finally has been sold with San Manuel getting gaming regulatory approval and announcing they will reopen the iconic off-Strip property in the Spring. Which restaurants will stick around and which ones are gone to yesterday? In this show we also discuss how my Raiders ticket deal ended up being a bait and switch, how one developer is paying $1M for a vintage Vegas coffee shop concept, which restaurant closures hurt the worst, the ugly A's stadium renders and how to match your casino status for a free cruise right now. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the MtM Vegas crew! About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 The blockbuster news this week was the announcement that Hard Rock International is buying the operations of Mirage from MGM Resorts. In this podcast we'll cover all of the details of the sale including the many plans Hard Rock has for the property and what will happen to the volcano and animals. In other big news the NFL formally announced that Las Vegas will host the Super Bowl in 2024 in addition to hosting the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft in 2022. We also discuss a brand new casino announced for Fremont Street, how my Allegiant ticket package may be too good to be true and how MGM Resorts is using VR in their hiring now. About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 Traffic has been getting progressively worse as we have marched deeper into a recovery for Las Vegas. Finally the governors of California and Nevada have teamed up to tackle the traffic issues along I-15. Will this temporary $12M fix be enough. In other news we show you where to buy a lightbulb from the Las Vegas sign, how Manneken Pis returned more risque than ever and why Gordon Ramsay's face may loom tall at a Caesars food court near you on your next visit. Plus Adele's crazy ticket prices, Buble is coming to town and Chase has devalued a popular way to save on Vegas hotels. About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 Four different people hit $1 million+ jackpots this week in Las Vegas this week including one at Downtown's newest casino Circa. Speaking of Circa, its sister property is getting its famous Manneken Pis statue back after it was toppled back in September. Good to see that new Vegas icon returned to its perch. In other news we got a detailed look at the newly renovated rooms at Wynn Las Vegas and while the design may be polarizing, no one will call it low quality. We also discuss both of Vegas' water parks coming under the same ownership, a new pedestrian circle bridge coming to the Strip, appreciation bonuses for casino workers, a $100K glitch and Chris Angel's brand new Dragone show coming to Planet Hollywood. About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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!

More info on Capital One Venture X & 100K Bonus - https://milestomemories.com/capital-one-venture-x/ Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories We got some very exciting news this week with the official announcement that the long stalled #Fontainebleau project is back on. We'll discuss what that means, who it will compete with and when it is expected to open. Just down the road we also learned about Wynn Resorts' 3rd quarter earnings, but the big news was the announcement that their CEO Matt Maddox will be stepping down at the end of January. Find out who is stepping in to lead the company as their 3rd ever CEO and what that means for their brand. We also dive into Lyft's announcement of full robotaxi service in Vegas, how PBR is leaving Vegas and then coming back (sort of), whether or not Las Vegas is ruining the Raiders, how a casino allowed someone to gamble $100M in cash over 8 months and got fined for it, plus which recent entertainment act we most want to see. About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 On this special episode of the MtM Vegas podcast we are joined by Vegas teenage phenom John Ryan and his dad Jack. John may be young, but he probably knows Vegas better than most people and brings a unique love and perspective of Las Vegas that is incredibly refreshing. In this show we'll discuss many of the happenings in Vegas including some of our favorites as locals, which hotels are the best and some other interesting insights a long the way. This is a fun one. Don't miss it. Episode Guide 0:00 - Introducing John Ryan (and his dad!) 4:37 - What you look forward to the most when in Vegas 8:34 - What normal trips are like 14:55 - Hotels John's family has stayed at 22:50 - Any hidden gems? 29:16 - Is Mirage being sold? And general Vegas talk. 36:25 - Favorite strip hotel 37:22 - Favorite non-strip hotel 39:30 - Best value in Vegas 41:12 - Favorite locals restaurant 43:47 - Downtown gentrification 51:43 - Favorite pool in Vegas About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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!

Travel Freely (Our recommended tool for maximizing travel rewards in Vegas & beyond) Free sign-up - https://milestomemories.com/go/travel-freely-youtube/ Episode Description On this week's podcast we start by talking about the big news of the week. MGM Resorts announced Mirage is now for sale, while their biggest rival Caesars announced they are going to sell a Vegas Strip property in early 2022. Who will be buying and how will this change the Vegas landscape? This past week was also Halloween and naturally Vegas had some unique offerings for the holiday. Our favorite was the Vegas Vickie costume contest where people dressed up like the iconic neon statue for a chance to win $10,000. Many of the costumers were awesome. In other news we learned that the Strip had record gaming revenues for the 3rd quarter, taking in over $2.1 billion. That didn't stop Caesars from losing money, however things are moving in the right direction for them. In other news rents are at astronomical records in Vegas right now, KISS is out and Buble is in for residencies, the new minor league arena is disappointing and is Sands building a new casino in New York City? About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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!

Travel Freely (Our recommended tool for maximizing travel rewards in Vegas & beyond) Free sign-up - https://milestomemories.com/go/travel-freely-youtube/ Episode Description This week Resorts World Las Vegas continued their nods to the past by unveiling a Mike Tyson statue on their property. Unfortunately it wasn't all good news this week as we learned their comp offer match hasn't been so easy to get plus apparently they don't have enough housekeepers so managers and other staff are cleaning rooms. Fun! In other news 1/3 of Culinary Union workers have yet to return to work and they are rallying to complain about it. This week we also learned of an expansion at a local casino in Henderson, how a new approval could make the LA to Vegas train a reality and why Gene Simmons is selling his newish home in Vegas for $15M. About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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!

Travel Freely (Our recommended tool for maximizing travel rewards in Vegas & beyond) Free sign-up - https://milestomemories.com/go/travel-freely-youtube/ Episode Description The big news this week is that Celine Dion has pulled out of her residency at Resorts World Las Vegas. We'll discuss what happened and what it means for current ticketholders. Plus we also learned that Marriott is officially cutting ties with Fontainebleau Las Vegas. What does it mean for the future of that project and how did we get here? In other news the Area 15 entertainment complex is building a 131 foot tall outdoor sky bar with 360 degree views of the Strip. It looks amazing and won't break the bank. Plus Las Vegas sportsbooks had their worst Sunday in 35 years recently, Formula 1 may be coming back to Vegas, Bobby Flay is opening two more burger places and DIck's Last Resort is charging a terrible fee to customers. Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 On this week's show Josh & Rachael from JR Food & Travels join us to talk Vegas comps. They have racked up over $15K in comps at Mlife properties and they'll tell us how they did it plus which properties and suites have been their favorite this past year. We also dive into some of the lesser known perks of Mlife status including free cruises plus our thoughts on the Cosmo sale. Oh yeah and Shawn loses his locals card somewhere along the way. You don't want to miss it! Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com Episode Guide 1:24 - JR's take on the Cosmo sale 8:49 - JR backstory 13:30 - First trip to Vegas? 17:40 - What JR Vegas trips look like 22:48 - Getting $15K in comps 29:22 - Freeplay/food offers 31:09 - How much do they play to earn casino status? 37:29 - Getting and redeeming a free cruise through Mlife and Royal Caribbean 41:03 - Rapid fires including favorite hotels, restaurants & more About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 This week's show is our Happy Hour with Bethany Walsh from Bougie Miles. On this show which can also be watched on our YouTube channel we discuss what it is like getting married at the Taco Bell Cantina in Vegas. Bethany did it and she'll tell us all about it plus practical stuff like how much it costs! We also dive into the Cosmo sale to MGM including what to look out for and who wins and loses in this deal. Plus Aria housekeeping fails again and more! Tons of laughs in this one. Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 Las Vegas is a city that delivers on many levels and in this episode we are going to break down our weekend in Vegas which included a Taco Bell wedding, bougie hotel rooms and bars with incredible views. In this episode we discuss Mark's stays at Four Seasons Las Vegas and Waldorf Astoria plus Shawn's stay at NoMad. We also talk about the iconic bars at Delano, Mandalay Bay and Waldorf, our meetup Downtown in the Arts District, what it was like attending a Taco Bell Wedding and more. Tons of useful on the ground information from saving on fancy hotels to what you might want to do on your next trip. Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com Episode Guide 3:43 - Overall impressions of trip 5:29 - MTM Vegas meetup 8:33 - Taco Bell wedding! 14:00 - Four Seasons and trip report 30:11 - Ice Bar 33:43 - Nomad 36:59 - Waldorf Astoria and NoMad reports 51:21 - Which is the best Hilton on the Strip About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 Planning a Vegas trip can be tough and it is almost always expensive, but it doesn't have to be. On this episode Mark discusses his upcoming 5 star trip which includes stays at Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons without breaking the bank. Find out which promos and other "travel hacking" tricks he is using to bring his costs for food, drink and lodging down. We also discuss the world of online gaming when it comes to both casinos and sports betting apps. Find out why online gaming may be better, what are some of the pitfalls of these new apps and how the rules differ between states. Where is Vegas headed when it comes to apps, the casino floor and the overall guest experience? Are you planning to come to our Vegas meetup on September 18? Fill out this form to let us know you'll be there! https://forms.gle/A422RPdFKpVFNEwAA Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MtM Vegas 2:00 Mark's Luxury Hotel Roulette 7:22 Planning food/drink including saving on Vanderpump's Garden and Giada's 10:27 Visiting the best sky bars in Vegas 14:42 The benefits of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas 17:59 MtM Vegas meetup coming on September 18 in Arts District 19:33 Flight flexibility when planning Vegas 24:28 Transportation planning - To rent or not and Rideshare vs. Taxi 26:07 Why & how online gaming is exploding 28:05 The old school casino experience 30:07 Dislikes of Online Gaming 31:59 Online sports betting in Vegas 36:41 Pitfalls of a casino in your pocket 39:35 Is onling gambling as fun as a real casino? 42:12 Merger between tech & physical casinos 43:34 Using promos to take the house advantage About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 Labor Day came and went with decent crowd levels, but nothing more than we have seen over the Summer. We'll talk what it was like in Vegas plus recap my night out on the Boulder Strip including one of the coolest hotel atriums, a neat dive casino and a $1.50 shrimp cocktail that was better than you would expect. We also discuss how Raiders ticket prices seem to be falling on the secondary market. Is there a lack of support for the team? Plus someone snuck their Tesla in the Vegas Loop tunnel, a new rooftop movie experience coming to Downtown and the World Sandwich Champion is bringing a new shop to Ellis Island. Are you planning to come to our Vegas meetup on September 18? Fill out this form to let us know you'll be there! https://forms.gle/A422RPdFKpVFNEwAA Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MtM Vegas 3:00 Someone breached the Vegas Loop Tesla tunnels 6:25 Vegas Labor Day crowds were big but bigger than Summer? 9:52 Hanging out on the Boulder Strip - Sam's Town amazing atrium 11:01 Skyline Casino - Cool old west theme and $1.50 shrimp cocktails 12:35 Circa's secret middle of the night cheap shrimp cocktail 14:52 MtM Vegas meetup coming on September 18 in Arts District 16:07 The business side of Grubhub's goal to kill room service at Resorts World and beyond 20:52 Raiders ticket prices are in a free fall. What is to blame? 22:30 Do the Raiders have the support of homegrown teams like the Golden Knights 23:40 Raiders are the most hated sports franchise in the USA 24:30 New rooftop movie cinema is coming to Downtown Las Vegas 26:35 Ellis Island getting new sandwich shop from "World Sandwich Champion". 28:15 Jerry's Nugget and other Vegas dive casinos About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 On this week's show Adam from Travel Fanboy joins us to discuss Vegas. We'll discuss solo trips, some of the better deals and cooler places in Vegas plus his favorite places on the Strip and beyond. Join us to laugh and learn about your favorite city of sin! Are you planning to come to our Vegas meetup on September 18? Fill out this form to let us know you'll be there! https://forms.gle/A422RPdFKpVFNEwAA Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com Episode Guide 1:46 - TFB Newsletter 12:15 - Why TFB loves Vegas 15:50 - How travel to Vegas has evolved and changed 29:29 - Sportsbook fees out of control? 46:13 - Rapid fire questions with TFB About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 This week's show is our Happy Hour with Bethany Walsh from Bougie Miles. On this show which can also be watched on our YouTube channel we discuss some of the new residencies coming to Las Vegas, my recent shocking stay at Aria including why I almost walked out, why Mirage is still a solid choice, whether Bacchanal is worth $75 per person and where you can find AI driven robotic dogs in Las Vegas. It's a fun one! Are you planning to come to our Vegas meetup on September 18? Fill out this form to let us know you'll be there! https://forms.gle/A422RPdFKpVFNEwAA Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 On this week's show we dive into Shawn's recent 21st birthday adventure with his son. Reviews of Bellagio's old rooms, Barry's Downtown Prime and a surprise 1 bedroom suite at Crockfords in Resorts World Las Vegas. How did the weekend go, what was good and what was a bit disappointing. We also discuss our recent comp offers including a 3 free night surprise at Cosmo, how the Governor has changed the mask mandate for some large venues, why casino floors are changing before our eyes and why movies/tv shows play with Vegas geography. So much fun! Episode Guide 02:34 - Vaccines required at many large Vegas venues 07:06 - The evolution of the casino floor 10:02 - Stadium gaming takes the social aspect out of table games 12:05 - Skill based gaming and "The Claw" 18:58 - Updates on Mlife, Cosmo and Resorts World comp offers 22:19 - Crockfords 1 bedroom suite thoughts & quick Conrad review 30:28 - 21st birthday Circa experience & Barry's Downtown Prime 35:24 - Bellagio Hotel review & recap - Old unrenovated rooms surprise 37:24 - How movies/tv play with Vegas geography 42:42 - Fancy Vegas restaurants and small portions 46:46 - Our evolving view on Resorts World is admittedly less positive About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 On this week's MtM Vegas Podcast Mark and Shawn are joined by Ryan Flanigan who is pulling back the curtain a bit into the entertainment world in Las Vegas. He has worked on a number of smaller shows in town (many concurrently) along with being a gondolier at the Venetian. He has a lot of cool insights into Vegas. Plus we'll also talk status matches as a number of opportunities are available. Ryan just parlayed status into a free cruise and free nights at Wynn by matching in Atlantic City. We'll share the full details plus also go over Ryan's favorite hotels, restaurants and family activities in Vegas. Episode Guide 1:38 - Status matching in Atlantic City 5:24 - Status matching in Las Vegas 10:32 - What is an entertainment "swing"? 14:34 - Spirit Air problems 19:24 - Entertainers on a cruise ship, what's it like? 25:54 - Getting from cruise ships to a job in Las egas 32:12 - Doing Vegas shows 36:09 - The stress of working for a topless show 42:18 - Top jobs for Vegas entertainers 46:46 - Being an entertainer vs. a gondolier 51:01 - Rapid fire - Favorite Vegas..... About the Show Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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!

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas. Episode Description On this week's MtM Podcast Mark and Shawn are back in the studio to discuss the latest happenings in Vegas. On this show Shawn updates everyone on the progress of planning for his son's 21st birthday before diving into the surprisingly bad TripAdvisor reviews for the three hotels at Resorts World Las Vegas. Also discussed is how to maximize the new American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts credit for Platinum cardholders, some of the crazy answers Vegas Loop drivers have to give about Elon Musk and our rapid fires where we go over best and worst casinos for families, fun and more. Episode Guide 00:57 - 21st birthday celebration planning update 09:46 - Resorts World's terrible TripAdvisor reviews 15:47 - Are Vegas crowds softening with the new mask mandate? 17:42 Paid influencers hyping Vegas - Is it a bad thing? 21:55 - Amex FHR $200 credit - How we are using it in Vegas 24:40 - Crazy Vegas Loop script for drivers to follow 30:08 - Is Vegas Loop hate a good thing? 33:59 - Rapid fires - Best Caesars Entertainment property 35:47 - Best Mlife Property in Vegas 37:07 - Most overrated Vegas hotel 38:26 - Most underrated Vegas hotel 39:39 - Best Vegas hotel for families 41:16 - Best Fremont Street casino not named Circa 42:17 - Best Locals Casino in Vegas 44:04 - Why Lake Las Vegas is a good resort getaway 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!

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas. Episode Description Each month we do a monthly MtM Vegas Happy Hour livestream on our YouTube channel. It's packed full of laughs and good information along the way. On this episode you'll hear the audio version of this month's happy hour. It was a blast. In this show we briefly discuss the mask mandate and what that changes for Vegas going forward. We also tackle Bahamas vs. Vegas, share Shawn's terrible Atlantis flooded room story, Mark talks MGM Grand Detroit big wins and dirty rooms and we go over some of the more interesting, fun and bougie happy hours in Vegas. Enjoy! Episode Guide 1:15 New mask mandate for Vegas - What does it mean and should you cancel 14:08 Why you should check your bookings and comp offers as people cancel for Covid 15:21 Bahamas vs. Vegas - What is it like gambling in the Bahamas 22:00 Shawn's terrible experience at Atlantis Bahamas 27:20 How Baha Mar's waterpark compares to Atlantis & Atlantis access tip 31:24 Bahamas or Macau? 32:45 Mark's dirty MGM Grand Detroit room & Atlantic City musings 37:22 Trying out Mlife program - earnings & comps 40:00 MGM Grand sucker bets & watching someone win big 43:00 How to celebrate 21st birthday in Vegas 48:53 Our favorite Vegas Happy Hours 54:00 Happy hour on an airplane 56:04 Bethany's Bougie Vegas "Happy Hour" 66:20 $100 burgers in 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" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas. Episode Description There are quite a few new Covid developments in Las Vegas including a new mask mandate that doesn't quite go as far as what we have seen before. Will a full mask mandate return and should you continue planning your trip to Vegas? We'll fill you in on the latest. Plus dive into Shawn's Vegas backstory including why/how he travels so much, how he grew up with Vegas in his blood and why his perspective on Vegas is unique and fun. We also talk about new coin slots coming to the Strip, what Paris is replacing their Diamond lounge with and where the World Series of Poker is moving to. Episode Guide 2:10 - Clark County mask mandate for some people - How it works 3:37 - Shawn's Vegas backstory - Why he knows and loves Vegas 12:00 - MtM Vegas News 12:40 - Are we going back to full mask mandates? 16:10 - Should you plan a Vegas trip with new Covid developments 19:45 - Finding stuff under the bed in dirty hotel rooms 21:15 - More coin slots coming to the Vegas Strip 23:17 - Paris Diamond/Laurel lounge is gone - What will replace it? 25:53 - World Series of Poker moving for 2022 - No more Rio 27:33 - Have we received comps from Resorts World? 30:01 - More unique "residency" shows coming to Vegas as things reopen 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" in your favorite podcast app.

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas. Episode Description After our recent discussions about some unhappy workers at Resorts World we heard from some listeners who shared a little inside info. Find out how dealers and other employees are doing at Resorts World plus which dealer jobs on the Strip are the best overall. A little inside info for you. Plus we also provide some more context on the confusing renovation announced for Caesars Palace, discuss what the casinos in Detroit are like including their strange quirks, update on the Uber and rental car situation in Vegas and delve into the shadiest casino experiences we have ever had. Episode Guide 2:03 - Resorts World Feedback/Corrections/Insider Info 12:52 - Detroit casinos 20:11 - Caesars renovation 25:23 - Vegas covid updates 30:25 - Uber and rental cars in Las Vegas right now 39:43 - Our shadiest casino experiences 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" in your favorite podcast app.

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas. Episode Description In this second ever episode we catch up on Resorts World including how the $150 "gift" died quickly. We also discuss the potential expansion areas around Resorts World and which projects may be coming next to the area. If status is more your game we talk about how to juice up your Mlife and Caesars status to get free parking, waived resort fees in some cases and other perks. Once you get status some casinos even match each other! It's a good way to get more comps and it is fun too. All of that plus an update on our recent comps and a fun little slice of story time with Mark. It involves batteries and a thank you gift Vegas style. Episode Guide 2:15 - Resorts World follow up & deal dead 16:07 - What's next for Las Vegas & where will it be built? 28:16 - Avoiding parking fees in Las Vegas & juicing up status 32:01 - Waiving Caesar's resort fees 36:25 - Current comp offers 43:00 - Making the most of status matches 47:06 - Storytime with Mark - "The Batteries Incident" 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" in your favorite podcast app.

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in Vegas. Episode Description In this first episode of the MtM Vegas podcast we DEEP dive into the brand new Resorts World Las Vegas. This $4.3 billion mega resort is the most expensive ever built on the Las Vegas Strip. We stayed and played there and bring you all of the info you need to know about Resorts World. Episode Guide 00:27 Intro to MtM Vegas 02:27 Resorts World Las Vegas first impressions 07:08 Resorts World cost and background 11:50 Resorts World staffing and restaurants 20:08 Resorts World Las Vegas hotel experience 28:20 Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World 37:00 Conrad Las Vegas review and info 42:07 How does Resorts World compare to Wynn and others? 48:10 Resorts World's casino and cashless gaming 54:51 Resorts World GrubHub Room Service 01:01:11 Biggest Wins & Losses of Resorts World 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" in your favorite podcast app.