MGM Vegas Layoffs, Sphere Oz Demo, Waldorf's New Spaces, Visiting Sheep & Vegas Loop's Big Buy!
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Release Date: 04/15/2025
Gambling Tax Battle, Circus Circus 50% Off, More MGM Kiosks, Haunted Luxor & Bellagio's New Yacht!
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the gambling tax battle continued as the new rules were passed and lawmakers are trying to reverse the decision. What changes are needed in the gambling sphere and will the recent tax deduction changes be reversed plus what else should Congress "fix" about gambling rules? In other #news Bellagio announced a new flagship restaurant to replace Picasso. It comes from a familiar name but will...
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Vegas Strip Fire, Kelly Clarkson Cancels, Flamingo's "New" Showers & More Caesars Cutbacks!
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Caesars was in the news with the sudden cancelation of Kelly Clarkson's opening residency shows. A lot of conspiracies surfaced, but it seems like she'll be back soon. We also discuss Caesars cutbacks when it comes to free drinks and a clever solution they came to with their half glass showers at Flamingo. In other news 4th of July went off without a hitch in Las Vegas with fireworks shows...
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Vegas Casino Closing, Resorts World Trolled, Rio Tier Match, $50 Cirque & Bad New Gambling Tax Laws?
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week we got news that another Vegas area casino is closing. Following the closure of Whiskey Pete's last year, it has been announced that the iconic Buffalo Bill's in Primm will be closing this weekend. What does this mean for the rides and Primm. Can anything be done to save this once vibrant area? In other news gambling tax laws have changed and it isn't making a lot of people happy. We also...
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Las Vegas Losing Visitors, Strat Crack, Free Deals Galore, Luxor History & Cheap Resorts World!
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the numbers came in for May, 2025 and they are pretty bad. With the exception of a few bright spots, the visitor numbers were down, gaming was under pressure and room rates were down as well. Are international tourists staying away and how will Vegas recover through the Summer. Is this just the beginning of the really bad numbers? In other news someone spotted a crack at the Strat, but it has...
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A's Vegas Groundbreaking Fallout, New Pedestrian Bridge, Summer Rates & Changing the Guitar Tower?
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week news broke that Hard Rock has changed some aspects of the guitar tower. With more rooms and a reduction of spa space, does this mean they are cutting back or have plans just changed? Plus find out what is growing under the new plans and what the new Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction looks like now. In other #news Vegas is slow this summer so we take a look at rates at the same time people are discussing what the city can do to draw tourists...
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Resorts World's Arena, Vegas Loop Goes Airport, Aria's Viral Water, Free Parking Overrated & Dolly!
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week we learned a lot more about how the growing Vegas Loop plans to connect to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport. With a land acquisition and some plans, Vegas Loop could connect to a transport hub, but will it require extra shuttles and is the solution good enough in the end? Plus how is Vegas airport these days given the slowing visitor numbers. In other news Resorts World is still pursuing an NBA arena. Is that the best possible location for a new...
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MGM Layoff Rumors, More Summer Deals, Strat's New Program, Hotel Project Reborn & Vegas Dream Job?
MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week the news of a slow Vegas summer continues as Caesars put tons of their shows and experiences on sale and Strat launched an innovative new rewards program. With other sales continuing to materialize by the day, will it just be the Summer or are tough times ahead beyond that. We also discuss why you should take advantage of these deals while you can! In other news the A's are breaking ground on their stadium this coming week and we might now know how they...
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Venetian's Stunning Admission, Wynn's Angry Shareholder, Clean Air, New Food Hall & Crazy Girls!
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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week Wynn's largest single shareholder Tilman Fertitta expressed his displeasure with the company even though he has nothing to do with operations. Fertitta used to run rival Golden Nugget, but now is the U.S. ambassador to Italy. He can't be involved with his companies but that didn't stop him from sharing harsh criticism of Wynn including the culture following recent fines. In other news one of the quirkiest Vegas icons is coming back. After leaving Riviera...
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Vegas Summer of Value, 50% Off Deals, Sphere Moves In, PH Rumor & The Fontainebleau Vegas Relaunch!
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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week Fontainebleau announced huge enhancements to their rewards program in order to try to draw in more guests. They are claiming the new Fontainebleau Rewards is the most generous loyalty program on the Strip, but is it too little too late and can they find a customer base with this new generosity. In other news Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio is getting a $3 million renovation, a new name and a familiar chef. We also discuss: The return of Wrestlemania, the Enhanced...
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Luckiest Casinos in the US, Private Gaming Open to All, More Vegas Robots & Caesars 1970s vs Today!
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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week a bill passed that paves the way for the most exclusive spaces in Las Vegas to be opened to the public. Previously private gaming salons were reserved for whales, but casinos will now be able to change the rules to open them up to more gamblers. What will happen once the peons are allowed in? In other news a new Vegas robot may soon be selling you tickets! We also discuss: the luckiest casinos in the US, Caesars suites in the 1970s vs today, another Vegas...
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This week MGM Resorts is rumored to be laying off upwards of 200 employees, but this is less about the company doing poorly and more about consolidation. Is this the first move before we see more Vegas layoffs coming or is this all just to be expected?
In other news the Sphere demoed their upcoming Wizard of Oz film and it is quite impressive. What can $80 million and AI do to a 90 year old movie to make it relevant in 2025? In other #news we take a look at the renovated Waldorf Astoria, Mark gives his takes on El Cortez's expansion, Sam's Town's atrium and bighorn sheep, plus we discuss check cashing in casinos, people dressing down in fancy restaurants and why Vegas Loop is on a spending spree.
- 0:00 Cop vs. scooter on the Strip
- 1:08 Sphere’s impressive Wizard of Oz demo
- 4:03 Vegas Loop buying more land - Sphere station coming?
- 5:43 Mark’s take on the El Cortez expansion
- 7:56 A look at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas’ new lobby, bar and tea room
- 10:15 Dressing in Vegas restaurants - A new low?
- 13:05 Check cashing in casinos - Is it predatory?
- 15:35 Most unique lobby in Vegas?
- 17:15 Why Hemingway Park is a must visit in Southern Nevada
- 19:15 Boulder City’s incredible Pirate’s Cove
- 20:06 More MGM layoffs, but the sky isn’t falling
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