Caesars Price Gouging, Another A's Milestone, Durango Phase 2 & Vegas Influencer Dishonesty?
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Release Date: 02/07/2025
Vegas Slots Are Tighter - Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble!
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. Episode Description This week UNLV released research into slot holds in Nevada and the data isn't promising. Not only has the trend gone in the wrong direction, but casinos are routinely holding more money than ever before. We break down what the data looks like, why casinos are holding more and what you can do about it. Plus which areas of Nevada have the best return to player and which are the worst to gamble in? In other news Derek Stevens wants to attract Canadians by offering a 1:1 par exchange rate. Will this...
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Vegas Influencer PROBLEMS, Big Downtown Closure, Casino Birthdays & ANOTHER Sphere?!
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Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. Episode Description This week the Sphere Entertainment Company announced firm plans for their second Sphere. While plans for Dubai, London and elsewhere have fallen through, the first "mini Sphere" will be built in National Harbor. With only 6,000 seats will this measure up to the OG and will it take away from the Vegas Sphere? Plus how will it differ? In other news Rio and Golden Gate both celebrated birthdays this week. How the times have changed! We also discuss: Caesars new presidential villas, goodbye to the...
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Sahara Behind the Scenes - An Icon Reborn? Property Tour, New Hotel Concept & More!
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Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. Episode Description On this episode of MTM Vegas we take you to one of the most iconic names in Vegas. Sahara Las Vegas is 70 years old, but the property has had a wild ride the past 20 years. We recently took a tour with the property's GM to see how the transition back to Sahara has gone, what is new at the property, how they are going for something different and why it is probably way underrated. We also have exclusive news about a new hotel within a hotel concept, a new speakeasy & the Bazaar Meat...
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Vegas Free Slot Pulls Return, Caesars Is Blocked & BANNED For Life From Nevada Casinos?
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Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. Episode Description This week Shawn was on the Strip and provided a number of updates from down there. Caesars Palace continues with Omnia Dayclub construction but is it blocking the front too much? Caesars also is installing their giant new screen plus we look at the new carpet at Palazzo and discuss food hacks for saving money on the Strip. In other news Matthew Boyer may finally be getting banned from Nevada casinos. Should he be in the Black Book? We also discuss: Mermaids, the return of free slot pulls, Sunset...
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Autonomous Vegas Loop, Crazy Power Outage, More Free Parking & Are Sports Books Immoral?
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Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. Episode Description This week we learned a lot more about the future of the Vegas Loop and its full build out. We have finally started to see autonomous Teslas down in the tunnels, but how is the airport system working and what will the experience be like. Plus when will Vegas Loop be fully built out and what is causing all of the delays? In other news Vegas had snow and yet another drone show. We also discuss: a big Vegas airline merger, power outage at NYNY, saving big on Vegas with the LVA book, Fontainebleau's...
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Flamingo's Sexy NEW Carpet, DEATH of Mid-Tier Hospitality & Venetian Hotel Review - Best In VEGAS?
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Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. Episode Description This week Mark stayed at Venetian as part of a New Year's Eve comp. On this show we review the newly renovated Venetian King Room, discuss how the new decor works and doesn't work plus discuss the one huge downside of his stay. Does Venetian have the best standard rooms in...
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Vegas New Year's Recap & MGM's Super Secret New Tier - HIGH SPENDERS ONLY?!?
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Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM. Episode Description This week New Year's descended on Las Vegas and it was so busy. We discuss what it was like to be on the Strip for NYE, how some of the fancy parties went, why it still rains on Fremont Street and what the overall vibe was around the city. Is visiting Vegas on New Year's Eve...
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Vegas Visitors Down Again, Caesars Extends Huge Perks & Steve Wynn's Warning to Modern Vegas!
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Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the Vegas numbers came in and they aren't very positive. As we head towards closing out the year stats wise, it's clear that Las Vegas lost a decent chunk of visitors in 2026, but what does it mean? In other news Steve Wynn has reemerged and he has advice for Las Vegas. Can his words save the city? We also discuss: misbehaving on the...
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Vegas Visitors Down Again, Caesars Extends Huge Perks & Steve Wynn's Warning to Modern Vegas!
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Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the Vegas numbers came in and they aren't very positive. As we head towards closing out the year stats wise, it's clear that Las Vegas lost a decent chunk of visitors in 2026, but what does it mean? In other news Steve Wynn has reemerged and he has advice for Las Vegas. Can his words save the city? We also discuss: misbehaving on the...
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Huge IRS Handpay Changes, Caesars In Hot Water Again & Hard Rock's Controversial Guitar!
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Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the IRS finally updated their guidance on handpays for 2026 jackpots. Not only are we seeing the new $2K threshold officially being implemented, but the number is finally tied to inflation. How much will handpays be reduced and will this cost big tips? In other news Caesars Entertainment once again found themselves in a PR nightmare with...
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This week we discuss the prevalence of Vegas social media influencers and the lack of disclosure on their content. Recently a discussion happened that revealed some of the most popular influencers are being paid as marketing promoters for Vegas brands, but aren't disclosing it. Is this just part of the game in 2025 or should they do better?
In other news Rio's top gaming executive is out. We also discuss: Cashman Field's auction, the Mar A Lago of Vegas, movement on the A's stadium, Voodoo Lounge, a new airport lounge coming to LAS, Caesars price gouging, a scary power outage, Durango's phase 2 construction, new home price records and the Bighorn Sheep in Boulder City.
- 0:00 Bighorn Sheep & sunny weather in Southern Nevada
- 0:49 Power outages at Cosmo & airport - Stuck in elevators!
- 2:23 Mar-A-Lago of Las Vegas is for sale
- 3:55 Cashman Field going up for auction again
- 5:26 Capital One Lounge opening at Harry Reid Airport
- 6:55 Vegas price gouging reaches new levels
- 8:59 Caesars Diamond Plus drinks & Starbucks no more?
- 9:56 A look at the reopened Voodoo Lounge at Rio
- 12:03 Rio’s head gaming officer Kevin Sweet is out
- 13:12 A’s file Land Use Permit for ballpark - When will construction start?
- 14:39 Southern Nevada’s median home price reaches a new record
- 15:45 Durango phase 2 construction update
- 16:27 Caesars Colosseum’s new residency - Kelly Clarkson
- 17:37 The Vegas influencer trap & lack of disclosure
- 20:20 Local media vs. influencers & disclosure of free stuff/paid ads
- 22:12 Why this type of content ruins people’s expectations
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