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

The show about Las Vegas from the people who love Las Vegas! Shawn and Mark cover the fun, interesting and absurd sides of Las Vegas while keeping you up to date on all of the latest news and happenings. Shawn is a 30 year local and Mark brings the tourist perspective, having visited Las Vegas 2-3 times per year for his entire adult life. Our MtM Vegas news show is released twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays and you can also watch it along with all of the visuals on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/milestomemories Enjoy!

Vegas Slots Are Tighter - Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble! 01/23/2026

Vegas Slots Are Tighter - Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble! 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 help to draw Canadians back to Vegas? We also discuss: Venetian's stunning hidden concourse, Brightline's construction, A's ballpark progress, more bad elevators, boozie brunch at a playground and the themed restaurant we need in Las Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 Taking a bumper into a casino? 0:28 Angry Vegas elevator pic of the day 1:17 On Par - Canadians get 1:1 exchange rate 2:59 Aloha Specialties trouble in Downtown 4:00 A themed restaurant we need in Vegas? 5:19 Venetian’s crazy 10th floor concourse 7:06 Ethel M Lights of Love 8:00 Boozie brunch arrives at Play Playground 9:34 Brightline construction update - Stadium construction? 10:58 Eastside Cannery deconstruction progress 11:47 A’s stadium progress - Taking shape? 13:23 Slots are getting tighter 15:20 Which places have the highest slot hold in Nevada? 16:24 State rules for return to player and can you tell the difference? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39854170

Vegas Influencer PROBLEMS, Big Downtown Closure, Casino Birthdays & ANOTHER Sphere?! 01/21/2026

Vegas Influencer PROBLEMS, Big Downtown Closure, Casino Birthdays & ANOTHER Sphere?! 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 Mirage Arch, battles against clever bettors, the death of the Atari Hotel and how Las Vegas is struggling with the influencers it hires to promote the city. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas dinner and a show? 0:30 Downtown LV Events Center is going away 2:21 Rio’s 36 birthday 3:35 Golden Gate turns 120 + BBQ suite? 4:48 Caesars sexy renovated Presidential Villas 6:18 The Mirage arch is no more 7:23 Goodbye gold 7:58 Carlos N Charlie’s Update at Flamingo 9:31 The battle to stop clever people betting 11:15 Limiting sports betters = limiting card counters? 13:20 Vegas Atari Hotel is officially canceled 14:41 Las Vegas influencer struggles 17:40 The Sphere replicates - Mini Sphere coming 18:44 Will the mini Sphere take away from Vegas? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39816515

Sahara Behind the Scenes - An Icon Reborn? Property Tour, New Hotel Concept & More! 01/19/2026

Vegas Free Slot Pulls Return, Caesars Is Blocked & BANNED For Life From Nevada Casinos? 01/16/2026

Vegas Free Slot Pulls Return, Caesars Is Blocked & BANNED For Life From Nevada Casinos? 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 Station's continuing renovation, how much you should tip plus how you can now visit the Mob Museum at the Las Vegas airport. Episode Guide 0:00 Almost 10 years since we lost Mermaids 0:35 Mob Museum opens at Harry Reid airport 1:25 Vegas tipping guide - Too much or too little? 3:00 How much to tip Vegas cocktail servers 4:27 Cromwell’s final days are coming 5:37 Caesars frontage update - Omnia Day Club blocks everything 7:10 Caesars Palace giant screen installation update 8:20 McDonald’s app hack & other food saving tips 10:01 Sunset Station’s new bar & Gaudi renovation 11:40 Carpet update - Flamingo & Palazzo’s new offerings 13:40 Binion’s free slot pull returns 15:16 Matthew Boyer into the Nevada black book? 17:21 Why the board wants to prove a point with Boyer Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39762145

Autonomous Vegas Loop, Crazy Power Outage, More Free Parking & Are Sports Books Immoral? 01/13/2026

Autonomous Vegas Loop, Crazy Power Outage, More Free Parking & Are Sports Books Immoral? 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 free parking extension, whether sports books are fair and what Inspirada Station looks like on the eve of construction. Episode Guide 0:00 Too many Vegas drone shows? 0:32 Snow on the Vegas Strip 1:34 Ugly Vegas parking garages & shoe marks 3:16 Are Nevada sportsbook fair with their limits? 5:16 Can sportsbooks operate with the same limits for all players? 6:45 Fontainebleau extends free parking promotion 8:23 Vegas hometown airline merging 9:53 NYNY power outage on the ground 11:26 Inspirada Station site visit - Coming soon? 12:24 LVA 2026 book out + exclusive MTM discount 13:40 Downtown Vegas train/casino lawsuit 14:53 Vegas Loop full self driving in real life 16:21 Permitting holding up Vegas Loop expansion? 17:11 The many phases of Vegas Loop airport rides 18:12 Will Vegas Loop struggle at full build out? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39720480

Flamingo's Sexy NEW Carpet, DEATH of Mid-Tier Hospitality & Venetian Hotel Review - Best In VEGAS? 01/09/2026

Flamingo's Sexy NEW Carpet, DEATH of Mid-Tier Hospitality & Venetian Hotel Review - Best In VEGAS? 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 Vegas and why is the resort so good? In other news as 2026 rolls on remember not to forget your losses from last year. We have some good advice for you. We also discuss: Joe's at Forum Shoppes, our favorite bars revisisted, deconstruction of Eastside Cannery, Vegas 2025 weather, Flamingo's new carpet, the death of mid-tier hospitality & a crazy sports bet gone wrong. Episode Guide 0:00 Budweiser Clydesdale in a casino? 0:35 2025 Vegas weather recap 1:55 Las Vegas Athletics trademark denied! 3:16 Eastside Cannery deconstruction process 4:27 Main Street Station’s rooms are decent 5:49 Crazy sports bet gone wrong 6:57 Mid-tier hospitality is dying? 9:32 Flamingo new carpet - Sexy ending! 10:54 Gambler advice - Look at your win/loss statements 12:20 Joe’s at Forum Shoppes and F1 Arcade surprise 13:32 Silver Stamp & Red Dwarf are still so good 15:28 Pedestrian bridge screens are an improvement? 16:33 Mark’s Venetian room review & check-in experience 17:58 The Venetian room refresh is solid 19:11 Does Venetian have the best standard room in Vegas? 20:12 Hair in the tub & cleanliness of Vegas hotel bathrooms Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39678300

Vegas New Year's Recap & MGM's Super Secret New Tier - HIGH SPENDERS ONLY?!? 01/06/2026

Vegas New Year's Recap & MGM's Super Secret New Tier - HIGH SPENDERS ONLY?!? 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 an activity worth pursuing? In other news MGM has launched a secret new tier for high spending non-gamblers. Is the new Fountain Club membership needed and is this just another sign that Vegas doesn't care about normies anymore? We also discuss: cool historic Vegas coins, Raiders firing Pete Carroll, Zoox getting stuck, the future of Vegas Valet, Disco Show's bars, Rio's $10 burger special and the most expensive homes in Las Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 The future is here? Zoox stranded on the Strip 0:35 Raiders fire head coach, worst record 2:07 Update on the bad Vegas numbers 3:17 Our experience on the Strip for New Year’s Eve 4:40 Why the Disco Show bars are a hidden gem 6:15 Fremont NYE zipline & umbrellas? 7:07 How high rollers spend Vegas NYE 8:57 Rio’s $10 burger special is REALLY good 10:27 Mark’s Gordon Ramsay tipping controversy 13:08 The most expensive homes in Las Vegas 14:01 Coolest expensive house & neatest neighborhood in Vegas? 15:23 The future of Vegas valet? 17:37 Cool historic Vegas casino coins 19:27 MGM’s secret new high-spender status 20:46 Why MGM has created this new status 22:05 Why Vegas is all-in on their wealthy customers Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39635170

Vegas Visitors Down Again, Caesars Extends Huge Perks & Steve Wynn's Warning to Modern Vegas! 01/02/2026

Vegas Visitors Down Again, Caesars Extends Huge Perks & Steve Wynn's Warning to Modern Vegas! 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 Strip, Four Queens epic social media year, Rio's new pizza, a cool way to save on Vegas restaurants, Laugh Factory's return, Orbi souvenirs and how you can see Disco Show one last time for cheap. Episode Guide 0:00 The $800 Orbi Sphere souvenir? 0:29 How not to behave on the Vegas Strip 1:12 Super cheap Disco Show tickets before closing 1:53 Caesars extends free parking, 25% off and other locals offers 2:47 Vegas Near Myths - Monkey trial, Cave Lady & Lefty was a Snitch? 4:00 Four Queens epic year of social media 5:13 Hogs N Heifers Plaza transformation update 6:18 Rio’s new pizza & Hash House replacement open 8:24 Laugh Factory returning to the Vegas Strip 9:48 A new type of casino opens - Owned by Vegas billionaire 11:28 InKind’s increased offer + More Vegas restaurants added 12:55 November Vegas numbers are bad 14:49 Steve Wynn’s warning for Las Vegas 16:05 The secret of Las Vegas 18:38 The disconnect of modern Vegas versus the past 19:52 Why we should listen to Steve Wynn & the target on Las Vegas Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39591285

Vegas Visitors Down Again, Caesars Extends Huge Perks & Steve Wynn's Warning to Modern Vegas! 01/02/2026

Huge IRS Handpay Changes, Caesars In Hot Water Again & Hard Rock's Controversial Guitar! 12/30/2025

Huge IRS Handpay Changes, Caesars In Hot Water Again & Hard Rock's Controversial Guitar! 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 an erroneous late checkout fee and a new ghost policy that they deny exists. We also discuss: The stunning Vegas Museum of Art, Tuscany's questionable Smash Burger, 5 restaurant trends that need to die, where you can find $5 blackjack still and how the Guitar Tower is dividing the Vegas community. Episode Guide 0:00 Letting the Good Times Roll at Plaza 1:00 IRS guidance for handpays in 2026 2:09 Big cut in handpays and tips? 2:55 Stranger Things insane Vegas drone show 3:54 Las Vegas Museum of Art renderings - Big culture in the desert 6:09 Guitar Tower is dividing Vegas lovers + new looks 7:35 Florida’s Guitar Tower holiday celebrations and free Strip entertainment 8:56 Tuscany’s questionable “Smash Burger” 9:53 Excalibur’s great drinks specials & happy hours 11:03 5 Las Vegas food trends that need to die 12:30 Water scams and influencer woes? 14:41 $5 Blackjack still exists in Vegas 16:46 Late checkout gate at Horseshoe 19:20 Why does Caesars keep running into these issues? 21:15 Has Vegas forgotten about the customer? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39568645

Vegas Hangover Movie in Real Life at Aria & Caesars Octavius Suite Review - Traveling Back in Time? 12/19/2025

Durango’s BOUGIE High Limit Stuns with Butlers & Custom Cocktails - Best In Vegas? 12/16/2025

Durango’s BOUGIE High Limit Stuns with Butlers & Custom Cocktails - Best In Vegas? 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 Durango finally debuted their long anticipated high limit room. With over 8,000 square feet, 120+ slot machines and private butlers this room promises a lot but does it deliver. We take a look at the decor, the unique outdoor spaces and everything else that makes this room among the very best in Las Vegas. They nailed it. In other news the Hard Rock Guitar Tower continues to grow and we take a drone's eye look at the 330 foot tall building. Plus the Mirage gold is slowly going away as well. We also discuss: Wynn's insane Emirates resort, Pawn Stars the return, Fremont Gramps, casino smell myths, Rio's breakfast shakeup and what Excalibur's tiki bar looks like as it closes in on opening. Episode Guide 0:00 Fremont Gramps living life 0:33 Pawn Stars is returning with drama 1:45 Who still watches Pawn Stars? 2:43 Guitar Tower views obstructed? 3:21 Guitar Tower drone construction shots - Goodbye gold 4:21 Wynn Al Marjan topped off & insane art collection 6:07 The finest resort in the world? 6:50 Inside Excalibur’s new tiki bar 8:01 Eggslut unveiled at Rio 8:46 Hash Hash out at Rio 9:55 Why Hash House cut back and fell short 11:21 Debunking Vegas myths - Magical smells? 13:28 Durango’s stunning high limits slot room opens 14:26 Outdoor high limit patio and butler service? 15:39 Encore vibes & high end cocktail program 16:54 Durango turns 2 - more to come 17:36 MGM settlement payouts coming 19:38 Bringing MGM to its knees Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39422275

HUGE Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Shakeup & Worries Of An Uncertain Future?! 12/12/2025

HUGE Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Shakeup & Worries Of An Uncertain Future?! 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 some news came out of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas that was surprising. After being well into their rebirth plan for the brand, the property's CEO has abruptly left. He was working to unify the property with new initiatives to bring back success, but what will be the fallout of his departure and can Virgin ever regain the luster that the old Hard Rock once had? In other news Las Vegas is hiring for a new Chief Sports Officer and you could make big money! We also discuss: best Strip drinking deals, Venetian's big bonus, Strat's endless promo, Aria's renovated rooms and why Allegiant Stadium may have solidified Las Vegas as the Entertainment Capital of the World. Episode Guide 0:00 Edible Yetis and holiday display at Aria 0:47 Venetian’s big bonus for employees 2:54 Michelin Guide coming to Las Vegas - Stars galore? 5:54 New renders of Bally’s Chicago 7:41 Updated Strip drinking deals map & debating views 9:34 Preview of Aria’s upcoming renovated rooms? 11:19 Strat’s all-in package continues - Looking forward to 2026? 12:36 Allegiant Stadium is the top grossing stadium in the USA 14:32 Vegas hits all time high median home price 15:56 LVCVA’s new job - Chief Sports Officer 17:15 Huge shakeup at Virgin Hotels - CEO out! 18:30 Virgin’s big mistakes at launch 20:45 Embracing the Virgin brand and ditching tourists? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39387490

Venetian's Successful Rebirth, Flamingo's New Carpet, Top Restaurant in Vegas & A's Tariff Problem! 12/09/2025

Venetian's Successful Rebirth, Flamingo's New Carpet, Top Restaurant in Vegas & A's Tariff Problem! 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 Venetian's head went before Nevada regulators for his gaming license. During his time he spoke about the successes of the property following $1 billion in investment from owner's Apollo and VICI. Has private equity improved this iconic resort, how have they done it differently and why is Venetian one of the most complete resorts in the world? In other news the A's have released the completion date for their ballpark, but they also seemingly have a tariff problem. We also discuss: the opening date for Eggslut at Rio, Voodoo's Christmas popup, the top restaurant in Vegas, top 5 Vegas tacos, Excel World Championships, Flamingo's new carpet and what will replace Sand Dollar over at Plaza. Episode Guide 0:00 Excel World Championships return to Vegas! 0:40 Flamingo’s renovations have started plus new carpet 2:10 Eggslut at Rio announces opening date 3:11 Voodoo Lounge transformer for Christmas 4:25 Restaurants for an enemy follow up 6:37 Top 1K restaurants in the world - 4 in Vegas 7:57 Applied Analysis new contract - Conflicts of interest? 9:44 A’s construction schedule released - Tariff problems? 11:12 Plaza’s Sand Dollar replacement - Hogs & Heifers! 12:12 Top 5 tacos in Las Vegas? 13:03 Disco Show saying goodbye - Closing permanently 14:43 Venetian’s best year ever? 16:45 How Apollo has infused fresh life into Venetian 17:57 Why the Sphere was such a score for the Venetian Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39344595

Downfall of ARIA, A's Futuristic Preview, Phish Returns, Stunning New Rooms & NYC Casinos Finalized? 12/05/2025

Downfall of ARIA, A's Futuristic Preview, Phish Returns, Stunning New Rooms & NYC Casinos Finalized? Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. 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 some big new hotness opened up in Sin City. To start the Athletics debuted their futuristic preview center with a dome projector, mock suites and a lot of tech. It also has the coolest stadium model we have seen yet. Will this sell tickets? Chase also debuted their stunning but small lounge at Harry Reid International Airport. Unfortunately we think you'll need to wait. In other #news Sphere announced 1.5 million tickets sold while setting 2026 dates for one of their most popular acts. We also discuss: the stunning new GVR rooms, huge expansions in Chinatown, NYC's 3 casinos, the downfall of Aria and Jacob's recent experience plus Plaza's non smoking casino changes again. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas restaurants for your enemies 0:23 Athletics Preview Center has now opened in Vegas 1:47 Retractable roof A’s stadium? 2:29 Sphere 1.5 million Oz tickets sold 2:53 Phish announces 9 shows for Sphere in 2026 - Request tickets? 5:05 GVR unveils stunning renovated tower 5:58 Old GVR vs. new GVR rooms - Now Durango level? 7:24 Mark’s take on NoMad rebrand 9:00 Big developments in Chinatown - New food hall 10:05 Chubby World to Chinatown - Japanese Mega Plaza 11:47 Final 3 NYC casinos set for approval - Bally’s, Hard Rock & RW 12:44 Hard Rock’s Midtown project is really cool 14:44 Non smoking table games coming to Plaza 16:09 The downfall of Aria? 17:38 Jacob’s terrible stay & why this is an ongoing problem 19:40 Why Aria’s rooms need a ton of help 20:00 Chase lounge arrives at Las Vegas airport 21:40 Which lounge reigns supreme at LAS? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39282145

More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill! 12/02/2025

More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill! Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. 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 MGM finally announced what will happen to their NoMad branded property in Las Vegas. When Hilton purchased NoMad awhile back we knew its days in Vegas were numbered, but now we finally have a new name. The Reserve at Park MGM is coming, but will it bring anything new? In other news Circus Circus is bringing even more classic Vegas to the Strip. With a new bingo room, more coin slots and fresh carpet, Circus Circus is leaning more into a strategy that has worked well for them. We also discuss: Sand Dollar closing, Oscar's big changes, Red Rock's new food concept, headaches with the new gambling tax laws, the loneliest slots in Vegas and the Sphere of Cheer! Episode Guide 0:00 Sphere of Cheer 0:27 The loneliest slots in Las Vegas? 1:27 Oscar’s changes up the patio 2:19 Sand Dollar closing at Plaza 4:02 Viral Cosmo room service bill 6:13 Bingo coming back to the Vegas Strip! 7:10 More classic Vegas coming to Circus Circus? 8:27 Red Rock upgrades “Food Hall” - Goodbye Fatburger? 9:54 90% gambling deduction - Renewed push to change new laws 11:38 $2K handpay change coming. Or is it? 13:14 NoMad Las Vegas rebranding 14:13 The Reserve at Park MGM? 16:00 Will we see more MGM property changes coming soon? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39241760

Bad Vegas Numbers, Flamingo 80th Renovations, Vegas Loop Airport Rides in 2026 & Stunning Morimoto! 11/28/2025

Bad Vegas Numbers, Flamingo 80th Renovations, Vegas Loop Airport Rides in 2026 & Stunning Morimoto! Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. 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 October's numbers came in and it was yet another tough month for the Las Vegas market. While Strip gaming revenue was the lone brightspot due to high-end baccarat, the city received less visitors and lower overall rates. Will this fall recovery actually happen or will it be more of the same? In other news Caesars Entertainment announced even more renovations coming to Flamingo for its 80th anniversary. A new lobby, renovated bars and more bring the classic Flamingo tropical vibe into the 21st century. In other #news Jason Aldean's may have new management, Metro Pizza is closing their flagship location, Morimoto is stunning at MGM Grand, Mark Wahlberg isn't giving up on Hollywood 2.0, how Vegas Loop is planning airport rides in 2026 and why we have the best firefighters. Episode Guide 0:00 Firefighters keeping Vegas Loop safe 0:37 Flamingo gets big renovation for 80th anniversary 2:11 Follow up on history of IP and Quad name change 4:30 How Caesars has renovated most of their properties in the last few years 4:58 Watching F1 via traffic cameras? 6:26 Vegas Loop airport rides coming Q1 2026? 9:19 Mark Wahlberg isn’t giving up on Hollywood 2.0 10:10 Plaza’s non smoking casino struggling & mystery multiplier 11:46 The new Morimoto at MGM Grand is here 12:55 Metro Pizza closing “flagship” location 13:53 Jason Aldean’s shakeup - Country bar struggling 16:10 Category 10 Update - Margaritaville replacement construction 16:55 October stats are in - Vegas numbers down with one bright spot 18:30 Losing almost 8% of visitors for the year? 20:05 Is the Fall in Vegas better as predicted? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39201430

F1 Vegas Controversy & Recap, Neon City Success, Disco Show Review, Big Cyber Sale & $3 Strip Margs? 11/25/2025

F1 Vegas Controversy & Recap, Neon City Success, Disco Show Review, Big Cyber Sale & $3 Strip Margs? Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. 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 F1 roared into Las Vegas with another sold out race. As year 3 concludes, it wasn't without controversy including the prerecorded Mickey show, but was it a success? And why should we expect the Las Vegas Grand Prix to make its home in Vegas through 2037? Yes 2037! In other news Thanksgiving is coming and we go over some of the cool ways that Vegas does the holiday. We also discuss: Shawn's in depth Disco Show review, Virgin's new sportsbook, corporate ownership of housing, The Quad, $3 margs on the Strip, Resorts World backing off gamblers and how you can save during yet another citywide Cyber Sale! Episode Guide 0:00 Rio’s very accurate F1 marketing 0:32 F1 year 3 was a success? 2:10 Has F1 settled into Vegas & Mickey controversy 4:00 10 more years of Vegas F1!?!? 5:35 The F1 bridge/escalator experience/hack 6:12 Neon City Festival was also a huge success 7:54 Citywide Las Vegas Cyber Sale has now arrived 8:57 Celebrating Thanksgiving in Vegas restaurants 10:38 Corporate ownership is killing Vegas housing 12:46 $3 margaritas at Excalibur! 14:39 New provider taking over Virgin restaurants? 16:00 William Hill replaces BetFred as Virgin’s sportsbook 17:20 HUGE MTM Vegas announcement! 18:07 Resorts World kerfuffle - Cracking down on advantage players? 19:54 Lost Vegas - Imperial Palace Auto Collection 20:54 Remembering The Quad 21:45 Spiegelworld Disco Show at Linq review 22:35 99 Prince Bar & Glitterloft - Fun free for everyone venues 23:45 Disco Show experience - Dynamic fun 25:10 Final Disco Show takeaways - Worth it? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39173270

Vegas F1 Vibes, Bellagio's Stunning Suite, Big Expansion Opening Date & Hollywood 2.0 Fails Again! 11/21/2025

Vegas F1 Vibes, Bellagio's Stunning Suite, Big Expansion Opening Date & Hollywood 2.0 Fails Again! Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. http://barrettfinancial.com/gshaft 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 F1 is in Las Vegas with pop-ups, activations and a race! Shawn discusses what it is like down on the Strip this week, how fun it is driving on the track, pop-ups around town and how busy it actually is. In other news Hollywood 2.0 has failed again. State legislators failed to approve tax credits yet another time so will we ever get a movie studio? We also discuss: M Resort's expansion opening and drone show, Amex popups in Vegas, A's stadium update, Bellagio's 2025 holiday display, Caesars treatment of 7 Stars, Palms joining NYE, Silverton's first big whale and all of the dates you can see NKOTB in Vegas in 2026. Episode Guide 0:00 F1 Vegas Shooey phenomenon 0:25 Vegas race week vibes - Driving the track & cronuts? 2:23 Palms joining Vegas NYE fireworks celebration 3:44 Wyndham/Caesars increased transfer limits through 2025 5:15 M’s stunning new room design 6:15 M Resort expansion opening date - Big party & drone show 7:31 Amex in Vegas - Pop up lounge, free High Roller rides 9:36 NKOTB announce tons of 2026 residency dates 10:24 A’s stadium update - lower concourse pouring now 11:17 Silverton’s first $100K whale & holiday pop up bar 13:23 Caesars fleecing 7 Stars? 15:37 Bellagio’s Cypress Suite - Unique views & peeping 17:11 Bellagio’s 2025 holiday display is cool 17:36 Hollywood 2.0 fails again 19:10 How Nevada has rejected Hollywood tax breaks several times Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39126985

Caesars' Giant Vegas Fine, MGM Renovations Complete, Stage Door Open, TX BBQ Coming & New Hard Rock? 11/18/2025

Caesars' Giant Vegas Fine, MGM Renovations Complete, Stage Door Open, TX BBQ Coming & New Hard Rock? Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. http://barrettfinancial.com/gshaft 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 Entertainment agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine in relation to a famous bookmaker gambling in their casinos. While the company does not admit fault, in the proposed settlement they will pay huge money and tighten up AML procedures, but is this enough? Does this latest fine expose the culture of turning the other way in Nevada's casinos? In other news Stage Door Casino has reopened after months of rehab. It doesn't look too different, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. We also discuss: MGM's holiday festivities, MGM Grand's finished renovation, Guy Fieri's higher prices, Red Rock's new pizza, Todd English losing a restaurant, TX BBQ coming to Vegas, a Downtown social media feud, more leaks and Landmark vs. Stratosphere 1995. Episode Guide 0:00 Landmark vs. Stratosphere 1995 0:37 Rain, leaks and incredible photos in Vegas 1:39 MGM’s holiday celebrations - Drink specials, shows & more 3:13 MGM Grand completes $300 million room remodel 5:54 Binion’s social media fights back 6:55 Westgate suite with a pianist? 8:17 Girlfriend wiped out the Vegas minibar! 9:42 Lake Mead is heading toward all-time low 10:38 Hard Rock Tejon now open - Peak at Vegas future? 12:22 Guitar Tower Christmas coming to Vegas? 13:33 Todd English Pepper Club closing 14:22 Real Texas BBQ coming to Fontainebleau popup 15:25 Guy Fieri raises the price of his $20 brunch 16:04 Stage Door Casino now reopen 16:50 Good Pie expanding - New home at Red Rock 18:38 Caesars’ $7.8 million fine - Huge mistakes! 19:59 How Matthew Boyer’s gambling has taken down Vegas casinos Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39081115

TI Rumors Dispelled, Carbone Riviera Controversy, MGM Accelerator, Autonomous Vegas Loop & Less Tax? 11/14/2025

TI Rumors Dispelled, Carbone Riviera Controversy, MGM Accelerator, Autonomous Vegas Loop & Less Tax? 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 as the Nevada government gets ready to reconvene for missed legislation, Hollywood 2.0 is trying to make its return as tax revenues in the state have been declining with less overall tourism. How much tax is missing and will Hollywood 2.0 succeed this time? In other news MGM has released a new tier accelerator for December and it is pretty good. We also discuss: the Housekeeping Olympics, Northern Lights, TI Pirate Show rumors dispelled, Rio's union troubles, Grand Prix Plaza's enhancements, Suncoast's new casino, the top grossing restaurants in Vegas plus the longest craps roll in history. Episode Guide 0:00 Housekeeping Olympics returns to Vegas 0:23 Northern Lights return to Las Vegas 1:07 TI Pirate Show rumors dispelled - Sort of? 3:08 Upgrading Masquerade Village to a sports book? 3:46 Self driving arrives at Vegas Loop 5:37 Carbone Riviera opens with high prices/minimums 7:38 Top 100 Independent Restaurants - 7 in Las Vegas 9:13 The longest craps roll in history 11:03 Grand Prix Plaza reopening in 2026 with enhancements 12:19 Hollywood 2.0 bill revived again 13:27 Teamsters authorize strike at Rio 14:49 Suncoast unveils casino renovations - Dupars reopens 16:18 MGM Tier Accelerator announced for December 17:37 Vegas tourism decline is hurting tax revenue 19:09 Monorail struggling once again? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39038920

Wynn Bucking Trends, Nevada Hack Update, Chinatown Expands, MGM Terrace Suite & Cooking In A Casino? 11/11/2025

Wynn Bucking Trends, Nevada Hack Update, Chinatown Expands, MGM Terrace Suite & Cooking In A Casino? 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 Wynn Las Vegas announced their earnings along with a number of other little nuggets about the current state of their business. While Wynn doesn't seem to be suffering as much as other Vegas properties, we dive into what makes them different, why they are able to charge high prices and what makes them different from their competition. In other news we finally learned more details about the Nevada state hack, what info was taken and how the state we recovered. We also discuss: free haircuts on the Strip, Odyssey Manor, felting tables, cooking in a casino, MGM's terrace suites and why you might want to grab a slice of Metro Pizza at Ellis Island. Episode Guide 0:00 Free haircuts on the Strip! 0:31 Another emergency landing on I-15! 0:50 Learning more about the Nevada state hack 2:09 Metro Pizza reopens at Ellis Island - Great prices! 3:53 Marc Anthony My Way coming to Fontainebleau 5:15 California’s insane social media strategy 7:07 Hot or not - Rio felting on the casino floor 7:52 Hot or not - Slowcooker at a poker table 8:48 Hot or not - Benjamin Martini with edible $100 bill 9:45 Inside MGM Grand’s terrace suites 11:40 Vegas Chinatown is expanding 13:07 Odyssey Manor now open at Area15 14:23 Wynn is winning 15:23 Encore renovation incoming 16:15 How Wynn is dealing with “Vegas social media backlash” 18:30 Why Wynn is benefiting from the strong premium travel market 20:20 How Wynn is becoming a global luxury brand Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/39000485

Huge Vegas Land Sale, Bally's Funding Problem, Golden Steer NYC, FAA Cuts Flights & ESPN Bet Is Over! 11/07/2025

Huge Vegas Land Sale, Bally's Funding Problem, Golden Steer NYC, FAA Cuts Flights & ESPN Bet Is Over! 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 VICI properties bought yet another huge Vegas Strip casino. This time they purchased Strat from Golden Entertainment along with 6 other Southern Nevada properties. With VICI now owning the land under 5 different Strip operators' casinos, is it time to call them the landlord of Las Vegas and what does this mean for the future? In other news Durango has officially opened their modest phase 2 expansion of their casino as they ramp up for the much bigger phase 3. We also discuss: Penn's debacle with ESPN Bet, how Caesars is adding slots to busy walkways, what is happening at Mayfair Supper Club, why more giant screens coming to the Strip, FAA cutting flights to Vegas, Golden Steer NYC and an F1 car made out of whiskey barrels. Episode Guide 0:00 Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel F1 car 0:30 Durango’s phase 2 expansion is now open 1:29 Mayfair Supper Club shakeup - Entertainment is out 3:15 Bally’s funding issues & pumpkin A’s stadium 4:55 Another giant screen coming to the Strip 5:25 Bojangles coming close to the Vegas Strip 6:10 Golden Steer exported to NYC 7:23 Is Golden Steer worthy of its lofty reputation? 8:36 New poll - Park MGM vs. Planet Hollywood 10:24 Caesars Palace poker room returns home 11:07 Flamingo adds slots to busy walkway 12:22 Caesars CEO - Most insane quote ever? 13:27 FAA cutting flights to Vegas by 10% 15:04 Penn loses huge ESPN Bet partnership 16:57 Strat land sold to “The Landlord of Vegas” 18:35 How VICI is taking over Strip land ownership Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38953845

MGM's Overcharging Apology, Durango Phase 2 Confirmed, Dishonest Casino Marketing & Disney in Vegas? 10/31/2025

MGM's Overcharging Apology, Durango Phase 2 Confirmed, Dishonest Casino Marketing & Disney in 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 MGM's earnings call opened people's eyes to how the company is adjusting to current market conditions. While the goal was to raise prices over and over the past few years, the company is finally acknowledging some of their errors. Will they be able to cut back prices while keeping Wall Street Happy and what have they learned from this showdown? In other news a blockbuster lawsuit has been filed alleging that influencers and sweepstakes casinos are being honest. We also discuss: Disney's F1 Vegas invasion, Odyssey Noir carnival, Durango's official phase 2, Caesars extending locals deals, the Pinball Hall of Fame and how the Daily Mail has it out for Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 Fremont Gorilla gets some love 0:32 Disney invades F1 & Vegas! 1:57 Will the real and fake Disney characters mix? 2:54 Big F1 lawsuit is dropped 4:05 Odyssey Noir Carnaval at Area 15 5:40 Strip auction fails & Daily Mail’s weird coverage 6:58 The Pinball Hall of Fame is still a really cool place 8:05 Durango officially announced phase 3 expansion - New renders 9:57 Caesars extends local benefits until Christmas 11:02 Rio Executive denied for gaming license 13:10 Big lawsuit surrounding sweepstakes casinos 14:40 Do we need more regulations for influencers/social media casino marketing? 16:59 MGM earnings takeaways - We’re sorry for overcharging 19:30 Recognizing different customers at different venues/price points 20:40 How will MGM raise revenue in this era of price cuts? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38868845

Sports Gambling Troubles, Another Casino Demolished, Big Downtown Land Grab & $8 Hand Sanitizer? 10/28/2025

Sports Gambling Troubles, Another Casino Demolished, Big Downtown Land Grab & $8 Hand Sanitizer? 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 sports and gambling were prevalent in the news as the NHL was the first major sports league to partner with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket. Also this week the FBI arrested a number of people regarding fixing games, individual prop bets and even mob run poker games. Is sports gambling too intertwined in our culture in 2025 and how should we deal with shadow gaming like prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos. In other news a closed Vegas casino finally got its marching orders as it is set for demolition. We also discuss: $8 hand sanitizer, new $10 dining specials, an incredible Vegas sunset, robe gambling at 8am, GVR's AI granny, Derek Stevens' big buy, whether Vegas has original concepts, Glowfest & why Oyo is cutting their deposit policy. Episode Guide 0:00 Gambling in your robe at 8am 0:47 Incredible Vegas sunset 1:32 Oyo cuts their deposit policy 3:08 Rio’s $8 hand sanitizer? 4:27 Rio’s $10 member food specials - Great deals 6:09 No original concepts in Vegas? 9:05 Eastside Cannery will officially be demolished 10:53 Glowfest lantern festival coming soon 12:32 GVR brings back the AI granny 14:05 Derek Stevens buy Golden Gate’s land 15:28 NHL officially partners with prediction markets 16:33 Are prediction markets unsafe for consumers? 18:36 How do you keep sports safe from gambling influence? 20:28 Are individual prop bets a problem going forward? 23:40 Mob poker games & the future of cheating tech? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38812035

Flamingo's Big Replacement, MGM's Huge Rent, More Vegas AYCE, Penn & Teller Street + Landing on I-15 10/24/2025

Flamingo's Big Replacement, MGM's Huge Rent, More Vegas AYCE, Penn & Teller Street + Landing on I-15 New players play $5 and get 500 total Spins over 10 days on Cash Eruption games! New customers sign up using or through my promo code M2M. #DKPartner 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 Flamingo finally unveiled their long anticipated replacement for Margaritaville. The iconic space is being replaced by yet another country music bar. Is this too much of a good thing in Vegas, what exactly is the new Category 10 doing differently and why couldn't we just get a nicer Margaritaville? In other news more AYCE deals are spreading around Vegas as we contemplate whether the Paris buffet should return or not. We also discuss: MGM's annual rent payments, a follow up on the Caesars villa mistake rate, how Durango's phase 2 looks right now, why you might want to link Venetian and Hyatt, a 3 pound pancake and Penn & Teller's brand new kind of tiny street. Episode Guide 0:00 Landing a plane on I-15! 0:25 Penn & Teller finally get their street 1:39 Follow up on Caesars Villa mistake 3:07 Negotiating for a better deal? 4:54 Ole Red’s $30 AYCE brunch 6:04 Bottomless Mimosas & 3 pound pancakes 7:14 Inside the Paris buffet - Could it return? 9:01 Hogs N Heifers update - Pop up bar? 9:52 The other Michelin Key Vegas hotels 11:51 How much does MGM pay for rent annually? 13:16 Green Valley Ranch gets a new logo 14:19 A look at Durango’s almost ready phase 2 casino 14:54 Kenny Chesney returning to the Sphere 15:32 Link World of Hyatt and Venetian Rewards 17:10 Category 10 replacing Margaritaville 18:57 Vegas lounge in a bathroom? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV).Help is available for problem gambling, call (888) 789-7777 or visit (CT). 21+. Physically present in MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in CT/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new customer. Opt-in req. Min. $5 in wagers req. Max. 500 Casino Spins for featured game. Spins issued as 50 Spins/day upon login for 10 days. Spins are non-withdrawable and expire 24 hours after issuance. $0.20 per Spin. Game availability may vary. Terms: . Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38772385

MGM Casino Sale, Fontainebleau's Michelin Award, Wizard Of Oz Windfall & Durango's HUGE Expansion! 10/21/2025

MGM Casino Sale, Fontainebleau's Michelin Award, Wizard Of Oz Windfall & Durango's HUGE Expansion! 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 Durango revealed some of their plans to Clark County for their 3rd phase expansion project. While the 2nd phase is wrapping up later this year, the much larger 3rd phase will include a movie theater, bowling alley and a ton more. Is Durango finally turning into a prototypical locals casino & will these expansions help or hurt the product? In other news Boring Company has finally closed on the land for their Vegas Loop airport station. Where will it be? We also discuss: Fontainebleau's Michelin Key, the most phallic house in Vegas, MGM's big casino sale, 1 million Oz tickets sold, When We Were Young and how Southwest is finally bringing international flights to Las Vegas! Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas Strip monk healing 0:23 When We Were Young brought Vegas crowds 1:00 Fontainebleau gets 1 Michelin Key 1:52 How does a hotel earn a Michelin Key? 3:33 Wizard of Oz - 1 million tickets sold 4:30 Is Ozempic killing Las Vegas? 6:18 The most unique shaped house in Vegas? 7:41 Follow up on Desperado’s rumored purchase 9:36 Southwest’s big international expansion from Vegas 11:36 Boring Company’s airport station land deal 13:08 $1 million jackpot winner at Sunset Station 14:09 MGM sells Northfield Park racino for big profit 16:05 Durango’s big expansion is finally on the horizon 17:17 How Durango is evolving into a traditional locals casino (movies, bowling, etc.) 19:11 Vegas locals casinos and parking garages Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38730815

Caesars Big Mistake, Bally's Vegas Timeline Revealed, A's Ticket Prices & Slot Industry Stagnation? 10/17/2025

Caesars Big Mistake, Bally's Vegas Timeline Revealed, A's Ticket Prices & Slot Industry Stagnation? 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 Bally's and the A's revealed some more information about their combined property on the former Tropicana site. The A's sent out a survey detailing possible ticket prices for their inaugural season. Will they charge seat license fees? We also learned about the 4 phase timeline for Bally's project on the stadium site. When will it all be finished and what will they build first? In other news Caesars Palace recently had a big mistake where they were selling villas for the price of a regular room. What are they doing to make it right? We also discuss: the Sphere of Fear, Banana Ball's return, pedestrian bridge screens, Cosmo's private gaming area, Rio's new non smoking slots, Nine Fine Irishmen's new patio, what we learned from the Global Gaming Expo and how Venetian's long abandoned crane started moving again. Episode Guide 0:00 Frankensphere & Sphere of Fear 0:40 Rio’s new non smoking slot area 1:41 The huge desire for Rio to bring back their buffet 3:30 Inside Cosmo’s private gaming salon 4:47 Vegas pedestrian bridge screens are now live 5:40 Venetian’s long abandoned crane comes to life! 7:50 Banana Ball is returning to Las Vegas 9:30 A’s possible ticket prices revealed & PSLs? 11:30 Bally’s Las Vegas 4 phase timeline revealed & more property details 14:21 Oyo rumor battle continues 15:54 Nine Fine Irishmen’s patio & $5-$7 specials 16:55 Caesars Palace insane mistake rate - Villas for $37? 19:01 Takeaways from the Global Gaming Expo 20:11 Not a lot new in the slot arena for 2025? 21:18 Graphics are getting better & machines taller 23:24 ETG revolution coming soon? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38623485

Guitar Tower Views, No Doubt @ Sphere, Vegas Theme Park, Alien Conference & WNBA Champs Again! 10/14/2025

Guitar Tower Views, No Doubt @ Sphere, Vegas Theme Park, Alien Conference & WNBA Champs Again! 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 Retro Escapes a massive "decades themed" park was announced for Las Vegas. While this new Vegas theme park project does not have land or solid investment, it has an experienced design team, tons of concept art and a dream. Is this project going to make it to the finish line or is just another Vegas "dream project" that will never happen? In other news the Las Vegas Aces have won their 3rd championship in four years. At the same time UNLV is already bowl eligible starting the season 6-0. This comes at a time when concession prices at Vegas sports venues are going down! We also discuss: a $5K ghost hunting casino competition, the best hotels in Vegas, an update on the Guitar Tower, No Doubt coming to the Sphere and why Golden Gate's open bar promotion is proving to be very popular. Episode Guide 0:00 Flooding again in Vegas 0:25 Best hotels in Las Vegas according to CNT 2:35 Cheaper food/drink prices at Vegas sports venues 4:17 UNLV’s incredible season so far - Bowl eligible already! 5:48 Alien Conference coming to Pahrump 7:25 $5K ghost hunting giveaway at El Cortez 9:03 Golden Gate’s open bar & free play plus juicy rumor 11:10 Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions once again 13:00 Guitar Tower Update - This thing is HUGE 14:29 The views from Hard Rock’s guitar tower 15:19 Retro Escapes - A new Vegas theme park? 17:21 Is Retro Escapes a project that could actually be built? 18:35 Sphere lands No Doubt 20:40 Has the Vegas Sphere finally hit its stride? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38581750

Fontainebleau's Big Deals & Free Parking, MGM's Cosmo Downgrade, Soft Rates & Caesars Construction! 10/10/2025

Fontainebleau's Big Deals & Free Parking, MGM's Cosmo Downgrade, Soft Rates & Caesars Construction! 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 Fontainebleau Las Vegas continued with their efforts to attract more guests by going all-in on locals. Previously they revamped their rewards program and added other kickers like slot tournaments, but now they have added a ton more. Locals can get free parking, 20% off food, $125 rooms and more. But is the free parking love spreading to other guests as well? In other news Caesars giant new stripside club is progressing, but does it change the feel of the property? We also discuss: the great Guy Fieri tequila heist, fall room rates, MGM's downgrade of Cosmo's signature drink, saving the Desperado roller coaster, Universal on Groupon and why White Whale sounds like a cool bar, but we don't know what it will look like. Episode Guide 0:00 Guy Fieri’s tequila tragedy 0:32 Room rates down? Analyst breaks down fall Vegas recovery 2:34 Construction update on Caesars’ new stripside day club 4:00 What will happen to Caesars rotunda? 4:49 Green Valley Grocery sold - Local success story? 6:27 White Whale opening soon - Downtown Cocktail Room replacement 8:23 Las Vegas bedbug problem? 11:11 Universal Horror Unleashed on Groupon 12:48 Mob Museum and Slotzilla combo ticket 13:53 Saving the world famous Desperado roller coaster? 16:07 MGM downgrades Cosmo’s signature drink 18:09 Fontainebleau goes all-in on locals 20:21 $125 per night and free parking - Is Fontainebleau doing enough? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 You can subscribe on , , or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our as well! /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/38543195

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