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 Visitors Down, Amazing AYCE Deal, Fontainebleau Layoffs & Museum + Resorts World Free Parking! 06/03/2025

Vegas Visitors Down, Amazing AYCE Deal, Fontainebleau Layoffs & Museum + Resorts World Free Parking! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week the two newest casinos on the Vegas Strip were in the news. Resorts World partnered with Zoox to bring more robotaxis to the Strip while eliminating paid parking...sort of. Fontainebleau went ahead with their dealer layoffs and announced the opening date and prices for their Tom Brady driven sports museum named Hall of Excellence. What will the Summer have in store for these properties? In other news the April visitor numbers looked very mixed, but what is the overall picture and is it really bad? With Vegas struggling a number of deals are beginning to surface including an amazing Guy Fieri AYCE special, free parking at Resorts World and a Summer all-inclusive package at Plaza. We also discuss: Brian Christopher out at Plaza, taking a million dollar jackpot in cash, Primm is full, Flamingo continues to mess up check-in and we remember when Las Vegas was advertised as "The World's Best Vacation Value". Episode Guide 0:29 April visitor stats & airport numbers - Is it really bad? 2:13 Will the Southwest changes cause problems for Vegas? 4:03 Las Vegas “The World’s Best Vacation Value” 5:39 Flamingo’s crazy early check-in fee & the repercussions 8:30 An amazing Vegas AYCE deal! 9:59 Plaza’s summer all-inclusive deal 11:56 Brian Christopher out at Plaza 13:19 Fixing Plaza’s non smoking casino & Sand Dollar 15:26 Fontainebleau’s Hall of Excellence opening - $$$ 16:55 Million dollar Vegas jackpot paid in all cash 17:55 $250 spins - Is a million dollars enough? 19:48 Fontainebleau’s dealer layoffs 20:25 Resorts World partners with Zoox 21:32 Resorts World brings free parking back…sort of 23:13 Which garage to park in at Resorts World 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/36836210

Wynn's Pool Fiasco, Best Fremont Parking, JLo Residency, True Vegas Locals & Another MGM Debate! 05/30/2025

Wynn's Pool Fiasco, Best Fremont Parking, JLo Residency, True Vegas Locals & Another MGM Debate! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week the American Music Awards held at Fontainebleau put Vegas on display to the world. Many of the city's residency artists performed and the show was a success. Also coming out of the AMAs was a new residency announcement. JLo is coming to Vegas again, but does Vegas want her? In other news MGM created controversy again with their split room service fees. Are these changes unexpected and why is room service not what it was? We also discuss Wynn's glass pool fiasco, April's somewhat positive gaming numbers, Vegas airport lounge crowding and why the movie studios tax credit bill may be in trouble. Episode Guide 0:00 Living life at Four Seasons Vegas 0:41 Vegas airport lounge crowding 1:48 Wynn’s drained pool - Glass! 3:00 American Music Awards postmortem - Vegas galore 3:59 JLo Caesars Colosseum Residency 5:35 MGM’s room service controversy - More ridiculous fees? 8:33 Getting stuck in Vegas elevators 10:03 Is the movie studio tax credit bill worth it for Nevada? 11:52 Fremont Street parking - What is the best option? 13:24 What makes you a true Vegas local? 15:52 Nevada gaming April numbers - Not too bad? 17:30 Are gaming executives happy with these gaming numbers? 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/36784675

More Vegas Crackdowns, Caesars Wants Canada, Circa Grandissimo, UFO Museum & New Top Gun Experience! 05/27/2025

More Vegas Crackdowns, Caesars Wants Canada, Circa Grandissimo, UFO Museum & New Top Gun Experience! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week Fontainebleau continued its run in the news as its President Maurice Wooden was able to secure his gaming license. During his hearing it leaked that Fontainebleau is possibly under investigation for violating AML policies. While the license is good news for the property, the revelation of an investigation leaves a murky future. In other news Paramount announced an immersive Top Gun Experience coming to Las Vegas in 2028. With simulators and the bar recreated from the movies, will it be successful on a plot of land near Strat? In other #news we discuss Circa's insane new Grandissimo contest, the failed Grandissimo casino, a closure coming to W Las Vegas, Caesars targeting Canadian customers, Flamingo's Go pool full of people, a new alien museum in Southern Nevada and what is good and bad about Fontainebleau's food hall. Episode Guide 0:00 Flamingo’s Go Pool is FULL of people! 0:31 Circa’s new insane “Grandissimo” football contest 2:36 Why does Circa host these no-rake football contests 3:18 Behind Jay Sarno’s Grandissimo failed Vegas project 5:25 Why Circa’s nods to Vegas history are a win 6:18 Caesars going after Canadian customers - 1:1? 7:42 Top Gun Experience coming to Las Vegas 8:58 Top Gun’s bar could be a Vegas gamechanger 10:49 Knights Guard tryouts coming 12:25 Rivea closing at W Las Vegas (former Delano) 13:25 Fontainebleau’s food court - A look at the value vs. quality 15:30 New alien museum open in Las Vegas area 16:35 Fontainebleau “under investigation” 18:35 Why are the newest Vegas casinos struggling with regulators? 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/36722375

Fremont Street Canals, More Fontainebleau Struggles, Vegas Free Drinks Debate & Wynn Gives Up! 05/23/2025

Fremont Street Canals, More Fontainebleau Struggles, Vegas Free Drinks Debate & Wynn Gives Up! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week social media was abuzz with reports of more layoffs for Fontainebleau including the reduction of hours. The big question looms as to whether this property will be able to find its footing and whether or not new ownership will be needed. Who could possibly take over and why isn't Fontainebleau catching on. In other news the next step in Las Vegas' new commercial airport is happening. We are still a long way from having a new airport in Ivanpah, but things are on track. In other #news Flamingo's renovated pool is now open, Caesars is paying their employees to sell credit cards, Holstein's is reopening, Wynn gave up on a new casino, Rio is charging resort fees up front, Primm is still a mess and are free Vegas drinks a trap? Episode Guide 0:00 The Strip walking fallacy 0:59 Next step in Las Vegas’ 2nd major airport 2:04 Rio charging resort fees up front on comps 3:55 A new Las Vegas “restaurant fee”? 5:15 Wynn gives up on New York casino - Cancels Hudson Yards project 6:25 Caesars front desk commissions on credit card sales 8:55 Holstein’s (former Cosmo burger spot) opening in Arts District May 26 9:38 Flamingo’s Go Pool is now finally open 10:08 When Vegas inflation isn’t too bad! 11:10 Vegas that never was - Fremont Street canals 13:00 Why you shouldn’t get free drinks in Vegas casinos 14:30 Will Vegas free drinks ever go away like free parking? 15:37 More turnover and problems for Primm casinos 17:11 More trouble at Fontainebleau - Layoff rumors, potential lawsuit 19:25 Will Fontainebleau Las be sold and can it be turned around? 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/36693400

Wynn's Huge Fine, Crazy EDC Prices, Downtown Casino For Sale, Vegas Taglines & Banning Katy Perry? 05/20/2025

Wynn's Huge Fine, Crazy EDC Prices, Downtown Casino For Sale, Vegas Taglines & Banning Katy Perry? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week EDC blew into town with high winds, traffic, a good time and insane prices. On this show we share some behind the scenes about what is costs the EDC food vendors plus the absolutely INSANE prices and packages available to VIP guests. In other news two prominent Vegas venues are for sale with gaming licenses. Gold Spike hasn't had a casino for awhile, but with new owners it could gain new life. In other #news I-15 is fully open after years of Dropicana, Binion's burger isn't cheap, Vegas might hate Katy Perry, Rio is good and bad again plus why Wynn is paying a $5.5 million fine to the Gaming Control Board. Episode Guide 0:00 Wind in Vegas - Hard Rock’s out of control crane! 0:27 Club Platinum - Unique property for sale with licenses galore 2:28 Gold Spike for sale - Buy your own downtown hotel/casino 5:13 LVCVA’s taglines over the years 6:50 I-15 fully open after Dropicana draws down 7:54 A Vegas inflation shock 9:34 More trash in Rio rooms 10:25 Rio explains pay tables, video poker payouts 11:25 Las Vegas Belly Busters weekend & buffet themed merch 12:35 Jardin’s fancy red velvet pancakes 13:27 Mijo’s Diablo Skull en Fuego 14:46 Does Las Vegas hate Katy Perry? 17:04 EDC recap - Wind and insane prices 19:58 Wynn’s massive gaming fine - $5.5 million? 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/36646455

Worrying Vegas Predictions, Big Restaurant Shakeups, Giant Resort Fee News & Golden Knights Trolling 05/16/2025

Worrying Vegas Predictions, Big Restaurant Shakeups, Giant Resort Fee News & Golden Knights Trolling Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week the LVCVA gave some guidance for the rest of this year including how they are counteracting a slowdown in Vegas. While their predictions of a 5% decline in revenue aren't dire, LVCVA is planning to up their marketing budget to attract more tourists. Will this work and what impact does the LVCVA have on Vegas tourism? In other news you might find a surprise the next time you look for hotel rooms. With resort and other fees now being priced in on hotel searches, will this stop the complaining about resort fees? We also discuss: big restaurant closures at Aria and Downtown Grand, Jose Andres' new restaurant, Flamingo's Go Pool is almost here, Ellis Island's expansion is coming along, Chippendale's are moving again and why dueling Fremont Street gorillas are a good thing! 0:00 Dueling Fremont Street gorillas 0:30 Vegas Golden Knights trolling and tough loss 2:01 Hogs & Heifers is out at Downtown Grand & sale rumor confirmed? 3:58 Cathedrale closes at Aria after 2 years - Prettiest Vegas restaurant? 5:28 Zaytinya opens at Caesars Forum Shops - More Jose Andres goodness 7:30 Flamingo’s Go Pool inching towards late May opening 8:45 Another year we aren’t going to EDC & cool helicopter experience 9:40 Ellis Island’s expansion coming along - The screen is here 10:16 Bellagio’s expansion canceled - Why we won’t get it soon 11:47 Good news on Vegas resort fees & disclosures - Big changes now here 14:22 Win free burgers for a year at Cosmopolitan 16:05 Chippendales is struggling - Another move coming? 17:24 LVCVA predictions - Less visitors and more marketing 19:32 Interesting LVCVA facts including how many employees & more 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/36597495

MGM Meltdown, Resorts World's Recovery Mode, Fontainebleau Price Debate & Ultimate Vegas Prank! 05/13/2025

MGM Meltdown, Resorts World's Recovery Mode, Fontainebleau Price Debate & Ultimate Vegas Prank! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Resorts World was in the news again for yet another shakeup at the property. As the new President is saying the casino is in "recovery mode" what changes do they have planned to turn things around and what is happening to their old "new" president? Plus who are they bringing in to turn around the slots and restaurants? In other news Vegas was busy this weekend but that didn't stop MGM from having another front desk meltdown. We also discuss: Mirage and Bottled Blonde updates, a Fontainebleau room service controversy, driverless car crashes, Desert Inn dining in 1953, MGM removing more walkways, the Cliffs at GVR, M Resorts cabana experience & gambling the way mother nature intended. 0:00 A case for private gaming salons! 0:40 Busy Vegas weekend & another MGM meltdown 2:50 Fontainebleau room service controversy 5:13 M Resort cheap cabana experience 6:11 Meeting MTM Vegas viewers in the wild 7:12 The ultimate Vegas prank 8:05 MGM removing even more moving walkways 9:38 A look back at Desert Inn in 1953 - Menus, postcards and more 11:20 The Cliffs at GVR may finally be happening 12:35 Bottled Blonde & Mirage drone updates 14:47 Will Harlem Nights (historic Westside casino) ever get built? 15:58 Zoox Vegas robotaxi crash & recall 18:19 Resorts World in recovery mode 19:40 New VPs of food & beverage and slots coming to Resorts World 20:50 Tightest machines on the Strip? 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/36553565

Bellagio's New Boat, Wynn Las Vegas Delays, Los Angeles 2.0, Robot Army & Newest Vegas Members Club! 05/09/2025

Bellagio's New Boat, Wynn Las Vegas Delays, Los Angeles 2.0, Robot Army & Newest Vegas Members Club! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Wynn announced a number of interesting tidbits including the progress of their Emirates casino and why they are doing so well on high limit slots. Unfortunately the big news came when they announced the delay of their announced $200 million renovation to Encore tower's rooms. Is this a bad thing and why are they holding off? In other #news Bellagio may soon have a boat on its fountains. Will this ruin the experience for the masses? We also discuss the newest Vegas membership club, more fallout from Fiero's, bedbugs at Excalibur, Wynn's new clubhouse and seafood restaurant, Las Vegas is empty memes, rain and why Commercial Center could be the next Arts District. 0:00 Crazy Vegas rain! 0:55 Bellagio Lake is getting a new restaurant/boat experience 2:35 Stop with the Las Vegas is empty memes! 4:05 Doberman Drawing Room membership club/bar is now open 6:10 Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum is closing 6:55 Vegas casino robot cleaning armies 8:42 Allegiant Stadium’s first ever boxing match is coming 10:18 Bedbugs at Excalibur - Good resolution? 12:42 Fiero’s fallout - 2 Vegas restaurants closing 14:00 Commercial Center’s rehab may be coming 15:54 Los Angeles 2.0? 17:07 Wynn’s new high-end seafood concept 18:23 Wynn’s stunning new golf clubhouse 19:00 Wynn Al Marjan update & high limit boom 20:06 Encore’s $200 million renovation is officially on hold 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/36511835

Caesars Palace Expansion, Vegas Media Conspiracy, MGM Cracks Down & Circa 2 Coming Soon? 05/06/2025

Caesars Palace Expansion, Vegas Media Conspiracy, MGM Cracks Down & Circa 2 Coming Soon? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week we learned a number of exciting things about the next expansion for Caesars Palace. Which piece of land are they using and what will be coming to Caesars Palace? We also learned that MGM Resorts is cracking down on some gamblers following their giant fine. Is it fair? In other news Circa 2 may be coming soon or at least that is if you listen to the Las Vegas mayor. We also discuss: a crazy slot strategy, whether Vegas media covers up bad things, Vdara's secret memorial park, Sphere vs. Beyonce, A's Experience Center and how private gaming salons may soon be open to the public. 0:00 A new successful slot strategy? 0:40 10 year anniversary of Riviera’s closure 2:06 Caesars generous summer casino offers? 3:16 Omnia Dayclub coming to Caesars Palace - Pools on the Strip 4:02 Caesars Palace getting a new giant screen digital marquee 5:25 Vdara’s secret CityCenter Memorial Park 6:30 A’s “Experience Center” Coming to Vegas 8:15 Private gaming salons - Access rules changing? 9:45 A typical visitor & why they aren’t coming as often 11:09 Sphere vs. Beyonce 12:18 Vegas media debate - A secret agreement to hide bad things? 15:31 MGM cracking down on gamblers, banning players 17:10 Suspicious activity reports & why MGM is probably paranoid 18:55 Circa 2 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/36446945

Midtown Vegas, Resorts World 10X, Caesars Voided Bets & Lawsuits, Showgirl Mob + Penn & Teller St? 05/02/2025

Midtown Vegas, Resorts World 10X, Caesars Voided Bets & Lawsuits, Showgirl Mob + Penn & Teller St? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week more details were released about the new massive Midtown Las Vegas project which sits in between the Arts District and Fremont Street. This new development will feature hotels, residences and tons of shopping/dining, but is it Vegas enough? In other news Caesars lost a big lawsuit this week about slot sidebets as they made the news for voiding tons of sports bets for a player who circumvented the rules. We also discuss: more behind the showgirl "mafia", 10X points at Resorts World, Guy Fieri expands again, Penn & Teller street, Downtown fireworks and the end of the crazy Ivanpah mirror array. 0:00 Plaza’s Downtown Fireworks begin 0:30 Genting Rewards (Resorts World) 10X 2:05 Caesars refuses to pay sports bets 3:04 Circumventing rules - Is it okay to void bets? 5:29 Piero’s family drama - Historic venue in jeapordy? 6:41 Chicken Guy! opens at Harrah’s + Pin Up Pizza special update 7:34 Caesars loses slot sidebet lawsuit 9:45 Penn & Teller street coming? 11:04 Cadence Crossing (newest Vegas casino) is moving forward 11:40 Ivanpah’s mirror array shutting down? 13:43 Behind the Showgirl “mafia” 15:38 Midtown Vegas coming soon 16:46 Is Midtown Las Vegas too generic? 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/36410595

MGM Vegas Cutbacks, Caesars' Surge Pricing & The Latest Numbers - Is Vegas Booming or Dying? 04/29/2025

MGM Vegas Cutbacks, Caesars' Surge Pricing & The Latest Numbers - Is Vegas Booming or Dying? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: As social media chatter about the "death of Las Vegas" continue, the city had one of its busiest weekends in awhile with long lines at the airport and tons of people visiting. Breaking down the gaming numbers from March we also see things continuing to hold on. Is Vegas holding up and what will the Summer look like? In other news MGM has cut back even more in Vegas. This time they are cutting concierge services from most of their Las Vegas hotels. Is the "special" Vegas service experience now gone? We also discuss Caesars' surge parking prices, M Resort's new tower update, Empire Strips back, Sammy's Woodfired pizza and what will replace the old bingo room at Sunset Station. 0:00 Insane Vegas airport lines 0:49 Busy weekend in Vegas - Gaming expo, AC/DC and more 2:54 Sammy’s Woodfired airport pizza review 4:17 More MGM cutbacks - Goodbye concierge 6:10 The death of the “special” Vegas experience 7:15 Following up on the old Strip Travelodge 8:33 Empire Strips Back coming to Rio 9:16 M Resort tower construction update 10:06 Sunset Station’s fun bingo replacement 11:19 Caesars implementing event parking - Fair or no? 13:48 March gaming numbers - Better than expected? 15:13 Summer Vegas forecasts and looking forward to the numbers 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/36362665

Vegas Casino Sale Coming, Oyo's Big Bet, Circa Goes All-In, Airport Safety Revelation & Guitar Tower 04/25/2025

Vegas Casino Sale Coming, Oyo's Big Bet, Circa Goes All-In, Airport Safety Revelation & Guitar Tower Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week we received the March, 2025 airport numbers at the same time we received some troubling information about safety at Harry Reid International Airport. While potential danger was found and fixes are being implemented, find out why helicopters and planes weren't safe. Plus are people still visiting Las Vegas? In other news another long closed casino may finally be sold and converted into a surprising venue. We also discuss: rafting down the Colorado, Circa's all-in package and Legacy Club renovations, the quirkiness of Dotty's, Oyo and Motel 6, an update on the guitar tower and how the Travelodge name died on the Strip. 0:00 Las Vegas’ newest way to keep people safe 0:41 Eastside Cannery may finally be sold! 2:58 Oldest Vegas hotel rooms rebranded 4:03 Circa’s Legacy Club getting a new entrance 4:58 Circa’s $400 all-in Summer Package 6:50 Colorado River rafting adventures 8:13 The quirkiness and deals of Dotty’s 10:10 Guitar Tower construction update - Vertical! 10:48 $30K for Wrestlemania? 12:18 Oyo’s big Vegas Motel 6 renovation & promise 14:25 Vegas airport safety warning - FAA makes huge changes 16:43 Las Vegas March airport numbers - Signs out trouble? 18:22 Spirit pulling way back in 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/36315505

Wrestlemania Vegas Spectacle, Caesars' New Poker, Foreigners Canceling Vegas & Showgirl Scam?! 04/22/2025

Wrestlemania Vegas Spectacle, Caesars' New Poker, Foreigners Canceling Vegas & Showgirl Scam?! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Wrestlemania took over Las Vegas with multiple days of events, fan festivals and fun. It didn't go off without incident though as we had headaches and people acting dumb. In the end was it worth it for Las Vegas and how did wrestling's biggest event do in Las Vegas? In other #news Waldorf Astoria Vegas has a new GM and even more changes planned. We also discuss: the locations of two new poker rooms, the closure of a trailblazing business, back to the 80s cafe, Vegas Unstripped, Durango's new poolside gaming, Tony Hsieh's will and whether or not the roving showgirls are a scam. 0:00 UNLV golf’s big splash! 0:32 Wrestlemania’s Vegas spectacle 3:25 Caesars Palace poker room update 4:10 Planet Hollywood’s amazing new poker space 5:05 Smoke & Mirrors closes 6:13 NYNY roller coaster prices & packages 7:30 Vegas Unstripped returns this weekend 8:47 Foreigners canceling Vegas trips - What will be the impact? 10:25 Back to the 80s cafe - Retro coolness 11:22 Durango’s pool side gaming is now open 12:15 Tony Hseih will found - Huge wrench in Downtown Project? 14:23 Waldorf Astoria Vegas gets new GM - More changes coming 16:48 The Vegas Showgirls scam? 19:10 Is it time for officials to regulate street performers on the Strip? 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/36266370

Vegas Visionary Dies, Resorts World's Giant Mistake, Bellagio's Balcony Suite & New MGM Credit Cards 04/18/2025

Vegas Visionary Dies, Resorts World's Giant Mistake, Bellagio's Balcony Suite & New MGM Credit Cards Don’t miss out on the Vegas experience! Download the Golden Nugget Casino app today! Sign-up using https://gnogc.co/m2m or through my promo code M2M Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Vegas was front and center in our new influencer culture as Resorts World bungled their Mr. Beast experience. People showed up and paid for an event, but were disappointed when not much happened. What is the fallout, how was it resolved and is this another big stain on Resorts World's reputation? In other news Vegas visionary Elaine Wynn has passed away. She was huge in ushering in the Vegas megaresort and was one of the area's biggest philanthropists. What is her legacy? We also discuss: GVR's buffet replacement failure, when to tip up front, Vegas spaceport satellites, how Vegas is warming, a Wrestlemania PSA and whether you should get the new MGM credit cards. 0:00 Wrestlemania Vegas “PSA” 0:41 Mr. Beast Gate at Resorts World - Another disaster? 2:32 Did Resorts World drop the ball again & how was it resolved? 6:02 Green Valley Ranch’s buffet replacement already closing 7:13 Sunset Station’s old buffet space finally converted 7:57 A closer look at Hard Rock and Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, FL 10:26 Las Vegas & Reno are warming faster than other cities 11:42 Best “tip up front” scenarios in Vegas 13:15 Inside Bellagio’s Grand Fountain Suite including balcony 14:32 Vegas Spaceport is selling private satellites 16:04 Diving into MGM’s “iconic” new credit cards 18:02 Spending your way to MGM status with the new card? 19:39 RIP Elaine Wynn - Vegas businesswoman, visionary and philanthropist 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). 21+. Physically present in MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Must opt-in to each offer. LOSSBACK: Min. $5 in cumulative wagers req. Min. net loss of $5 on eligible games to earn 100% of net losses back (“Lossback”) for 24 hours following opt-in. Max. $1,000 issued in Casino Credits for select games and expire in 7 days. SPINS: Min. $5 in wagers req. Max. 250 Casino Spins for featured game that expire in 7 days ($0.08+ per spin.); game availability may vary. 7 days = 168 hours. Rewards are non-withdrawable. Terms: goldennuggetcasino.com/promos. Ends 3/23/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by GNOG. /episode/index/show/mtmvegas/id/36222705

MGM Vegas Layoffs, Sphere Oz Demo, Waldorf's New Spaces, Visiting Sheep & Vegas Loop's Big Buy! 04/15/2025

MGM Vegas Layoffs, Sphere Oz Demo, Waldorf's New Spaces, Visiting Sheep & Vegas Loop's Big Buy! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: 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 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/36155810

Elon's Vegas Loop Expands, Quirkiest Casino, More MGM Fees & Touring Vegas High Limit Bathrooms! 04/11/2025

Elon's Vegas Loop Expands, Quirkiest Casino, More MGM Fees & Touring Vegas High Limit Bathrooms! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Vegas Loop finally expanded again with the opening of their Encore Las Vegas station. While this is yet another notch on their cap, is it an effective new stop and what is changing about the ticket prices with this option? In other news MGM is finding new fees to increase. We also discuss: the nicest high limit bathrooms in Vegas, Tilman Fertitta buying more Wynn, the quirkiest casino in Southern Nevada, a crazy casino chip lawsuit, takeaways from Mark's trip and a swanky new parking garage coming to the Arts District. 0:00 Can you hear me now? 0:13 Vegas Loop opens Encore expansion 2:20 Very Vegas parking garage coming to Arts District 3:36 Touring the nicest Vegas high limit slot bathrooms 4:53 High limit rooms are open to the public 6:09 A look at the closed Casino Monte Lago at Lake Las Vegas 7:48 Crazy casino chip lawsuit - Cashing in after 40 years? 10:26 Tilman Fertitta buys even more of Wynn Resorts 12:21 MGM finding new fees to increase & how to avoid them 14:41 Lake Mead vandalizers found guilty 15:44 Hoover Dam Lodge - The quirkiest Vegas casino? 17:37 Playing Pachinko in Vegas & old school players club 19:05 Mark’s Vegas trip takeaways 20:53 Vegas is busy despite the doomsday predictions 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/36099915

Newest Vegas Casino Renders, Pinky's & Brewdog, Visiting Lake Las Vegas & Controversial New Marquee! 04/08/2025

Newest Vegas Casino Renders, Pinky's & Brewdog, Visiting Lake Las Vegas & Controversial New Marquee! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week all of the gaming and visitor numbers came fast and heavy. We covered a lot of the news on the last show, however even more data came in and it isn't looking good. Is this really the beginning of a tough time for Vegas or just a blip in the radar? In other news Wynn gave their day one employees and incredible gift. How does it compare to other companies? We also discuss: the best Vegas April Fool's jokes, Trop being closed for a year, the Sacramento A's debut, Aviation Nation, Van Gogh 2.0, Flamingo's GO Pool progress and how to score a free cabana at Palms. 0:00 Circus Circus 1995 ad 0:41 An incredible Casino gift 2:19 Update on Wynn’s gift to employees - Better than expected 3:17 Ellis Island expansion update 4:00 Bottled Blonde is getting close to done 4:30 Wizard of Oz & Extreme Sports movie confirmed for Sphere 6:20 Diving into Lake Las Vegas - Worth a trip out & Mark’s first visit 9:41 David Siegel of Westgate Resorts passes away 11:42 Goat Ball gate & Pinky’s review 13:58 The possessive form of Vegas 14:47 Flamingo’s pool is now officially delayed 16:22 Cadence Crossing concept art revealed - The next new Vegas casino 18:08 Brewdog’s rooftop bar & Strip vibes 21:10 The newest digital marquee on the Strip - Blocking views? 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/36057155

Wynn's Insane Gift, Death of Vegas Valet, Trop Anniversary, More Bad Numbers & Best of April Fool's! 04/04/2025

Wynn's Insane Gift, Death of Vegas Valet, Trop Anniversary, More Bad Numbers & Best of April Fool's! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week all of the gaming and visitor numbers came fast and heavy. We covered a lot of the news on the last show, however even more data came in and it isn't looking good. Is this really the beginning of a tough time for Vegas or just a blip in the radar? In other news Wynn gave their day one employees and incredible gift. How does it compare to other companies? We also discuss: the best Vegas April Fool's jokes, Trop being closed for a year, the Sacramento A's debut, Aviation Nation, Van Gogh 2.0, Flamingo's GO Pool progress and how to score a free cabana at Palms. 0:00 The Trop has been closed for 1 year 0:49 Diving into even more bad visitor numbers 2:32 Best Vegas April Fool’s jokes 4:10 Cromwell used to have their own casino scented candles 4:42 Wyndham/Caesars bonus points promo 5:40 Free cabanas at Palms for locals 7:11 Follow up on Palms comps 7:48 The reality of no valet at Excalibur 11:10 Sacramento A’s make their debut and struggle 12:21 Siegfried & Roy mansion museum 13:27 Aviation Nation coming to Vegas 14:34 Mark’s Baha Mar casino review - A little bit of everything? 16:37 Van Gogh 2.0 coming to Crystals 17:35 Pink’s Hot Dogs returning to Las Vegas area 18:40 Wynn’s $10K gift to day one employees 20:25 Flamingo’s GO Pool may not open on time 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/36006235

Troubling Vegas Numbers, Steve Wynn Loses, Hard Rock Drone Update, F1 Delays & Casino Candles! 04/01/2025

Troubling Vegas Numbers, Steve Wynn Loses, Hard Rock Drone Update, F1 Delays & Casino Candles! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week some troubling numbers came in as we received the visitor stats and gaming figures for February, 2024. With numbers down a lot, can we blame the Super Bowl or is this the beginning of huge declines. Plus why are people searching for Vegas less and why the sky might not be falling despite huge changes to the negative. In other news F1's Grand Prix Plaza is delayed in Vegas, but they still let the media in. We also discuss: casino scented candles, construction progress on the newest Vegas casino, how the new Hard Rock is doing, whether casinos overblow card counting, Hyatt's casino promo and why Caesars should give gamblers free red bulls! 0:00 Casino scented candles! 0:51 Fontainebleau’s mystery free play offer 2:28 Fiesta Henderson redevelopment falls through 3:22 Cadence Crossing update - Newest Vegas casino construction 4:23 Do casinos overblow card counting? 5:59 Steve Wynn’s libel lawsuit is dead 6:55 Pin Up Pizza sign drama update 7:40 Hard Rock Las Vegas drone construction update 9:27 F1 Grand Prix Plaza delayed - media event goes on 11:07 Hyatt’s new casino promo - Rio, Venetian, Palazzo 12:05 A look at Wynn’s renovated Fairway Villas 13:54 Negative Vegas search trends 16:07 An example of what Vegas is now in 2025 18:07 February Vegas numbers are sort of bad… 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/35963285

MGM Vegas Enhanced, Resorts World's GIANT Fine, New Caesars Card Rumor & Insane Prices Justified? 03/28/2025

MGM Vegas Enhanced, Resorts World's GIANT Fine, New Caesars Card Rumor & Insane Prices Justified? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week MGM announced a number of enhancements to their MGM Rewards program. Most of the new things involve their partners, however they added e-gift cards and teased even more to come. Does this move the mark in making MGM Rewards the best Vegas loyalty program and what else should we expect in the future? In other news Resorts World Las Vegas is paying a $10.5 million fine to settle their anti-money laundering issues. At the same time they are also laying off employees. Are better times ahead? We also discuss: more crazy food prices and made up fees, a rumored Caesars credit card, Wynn's brand new B bar, Primm's future plans and the guy behind one of Las Vegas' most famous signs. 0:00 Fremont Ape revealed 0:40 Wynn’s brand new “B Bar” 1:25 Primm’s boutique future, million in investment & more 2:45 Buffets are going to save Primm? 3:37 BetMGM cancels $400K parlay 6:02 The guy behind on of Vegas’ most famous signs 7:03 Follow up on Vegas Strip 1955 picture 7:51 Resorts World’s $10.5M fine and layoffs 9:25 Netflix Bites $65 Chicken & Waffles 10:29 Fontainebleau’s $26 chips and guac 11:40 Brand new “Restaurant Operations Fee”? 12:35 Crazy Palms lawsuit - Elevator fell 22 stories? 13:40 MGM enhances - Milestone rewards, enhanced partner benefits & more 15:10 MGM now selling e-gift cards & new credit card coming 16:58 Rumor - New Caesars credit card coming 18:25 How gaming companies have fallen behind in the credit card space 19:22 Plaza’s summer fireworks return for 2025 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/35910305

Caesars Demolition Coming, Athletics for Sale, Media vs. Vegas Prices, Confusing Charges & Monolith! 03/25/2025

Caesars Demolition Coming, Athletics for Sale, Media vs. Vegas Prices, Confusing Charges & Monolith! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Big thanks to Mark Jackson for subbing in on this show. Make sure to check out his YouTube channel here. Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week we learned that another piece of Vegas history will be getting demolished soon. While the Caesars Palace rotunda may be an afterthought at this point, it was once a grand entrance to the property. With it sitting around so much undeveloped land, what could Caesars be planning and should they keep this piece of Vegas history? In other news the A's are for sale or at least a piece of them is. What is the team worth and will this ensure that they can build their ballpark on the Vegas Strip? We also discuss: casino bar light systems, the mainstream media fighting against Vegas prices, GVR's confusing upgrade offers, UNLV's hockey championship, how Rio fixed one of their big issues and why Las Vegas is one of the top pizza cities in the US. 0:00 March madness Vegas IV 0:58 Another mysterious monolith appears in Vegas 2:37 The death of free drinks at casino bars 4:45 Athletics for sale - $2 billion valuation? 6:55 Bringing some of the Trop into the new stadium? 7:23 A casino good samaritan! 8:23 UNLV hockey national champions! 9:32 Rio fixes player’s club line issues 11:15 Las Vegas one of the top pizza cities? 13:24 GVR’s very confusing hotel upcharges 16:03 Mainstream media finally covering Vegas cost blowback 19:00 Caesars Palace demolishing a piece of history 22:07 Mark Jackson’s recent favorite Vegas experiences 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/35859495

Another New Vegas Strip Casino, Truth About Rio, 1,888 Foot Tower & Scoring A Free Wynn Room! 03/21/2025

Another New Vegas Strip Casino, Truth About Rio, 1,888 Foot Tower & Scoring A Free Wynn Room! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week we learned of yet another huge Strip hotel/casino proposal that is coming down the pike. This one is very close to the new A's stadium and has a chance of actually getting built, but what will it entail and how many proposed projects do we have now? In other news we explore the once proposed 1,888 foot tower for the old Wet 'N Wild/LVXP site and how it would have changed the Vegas skyline forever. We also discuss: a casino smoke hack, Shawn's recent Wynn stay using the Wynn Slots app, a cocktail server tipping experiment, Caesars sportsbook's sad bathroom, one of the coolest comps we have seen and what it looked like when the VGK skated out on the home ice for the first time. 0:00 Casino smoke “hack” 0:56 Best casino comp ever? 2:38 Free stay via Wynn slots app 5:58 The big cocktail server tip experiment 8:43 Crazy blackjack hand - You know how it will end 9:55 The truth about the “all new” Rio Las Vegas? 14:08 Caesars sportsbook bathroom issues 14:56 Nostalgia alert - Video from first VGK home game 16:00 What could have been - 1,888 tower on Wet ’N Wild site 17:35 Yet another new Strip casino proposal 19:00 Will the Skyvue “smoke stacks” ever be torn down? 20:20 Bally’s or new affiliate tribes project - Which gets built first? 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/35781925

El Cortez Vegas Expansion, Fremont Review, More Crazy Resort Fees, Beer Couch & $80 Pizza? 03/18/2025

Cromwell Vegas Goes Away, Luxor's Big Closure, Nachogate 2.0, Crazy Strip Challenge & Palazzo Sued! 03/14/2025

Cromwell Vegas Goes Away, Luxor's Big Closure, Nachogate 2.0, Crazy Strip Challenge & Palazzo Sued! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Caesars made a surprise announcement that has many excited. After many years being named The Cromwell, their property at the corner of the Strip and Flamingo will transition into the Vanderpump Hotel. Caesars is expanding their partnership with Lisa Vanderpump, but what can we expect in 2026 when this hotel reemerges from its renovations. In other news helicopter taxis are coming closer to reality in Las Vegas, but is it a good idea? We also discuss: 000 electronic roulette, Strip prices in 1952, the death of Vegas buffets including another big one, Shawn's favorite Fremont Street character, a crazy Palazzo lawsuit and what it is like to walk on the Vegas Strip for 24 hours straight. 0:00 “For Sale” Las Vegas 1952 0:48 Walking on the Strip for 24 hours straight 2:40 Casino Wizard 000 discovery 4:23 Vegas “Nachogate” 2.0 6:13 Palazzo negligence lawsuit 8:16 Follow up on best Vegas movies comments 10:02 Cosmo’s Rose. Rabbit. Lie. returns sort of 11:12 Vegas helicopter taxis closer to reality 13:18 Luxor’s buffet is closing 14:30 How many buffets are left on the Vegas Strip? 15:34 Shawn’s favorite Fremont Street character 16:31 Vanderpump Hotel is coming to the Strip 18:30 Is Vanderpump Hotel the best move from Caesars Entertainment in recent years? 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/35702150

Vegas Layoffs & Cuts, A's Stadium Coming Out, Best Vegas Movies, Casino Gifts & Sphere's Next Act? 03/11/2025

Vegas Layoffs & Cuts, A's Stadium Coming Out, Best Vegas Movies, Casino Gifts & Sphere's Next Act? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week more mixed info came out of Las Vegas as the wider economy is in question. While we continue to see mixed news, Excalibur reportedly cut out a number of front line guest facing positions including front desk staff, bellman and valet. Is this the start of a rough period for Vegas and does this make sense. In other news the future Las Vegas Athletics had a coming out party while revealing a new sponsorship deal and stadium renders. The new A's stadium look very nice, but what are the odds it gets built and are they missing anything with this new project? We also discuss: a downgraded happy hour, bad news about Vegas' best pizza, old Vegas filming locations and whether casino gift giveaways are evil. 0:00 “Up to date” Las Vegas filming locations map 0:42 Athletics Vegas “coming out” - New stadium renders released 2:00 Las Vegas sponsors the Athletics 4:10 The ultimate Las Vegas stadium “grifter” 6:14 5 movies to watch before your next Vegas trip 8:00 Other amazing Vegas movies to get you in the mood 9:00 William B Steakhouse 30% off happy hour + Palms happy hour downgraded 10:35 00 downgrades their “best in Vegas” pizza 12:30 Resorts World raises resort fee to $55 15:10 The casino gift giveaway debate 18:26 Harry Styles coming to the Sphere? 20:01 Huge cuts at Excalibur 22:05 Is Las Vegas really slowing down? - Anecdotal evidence & mixed info 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/35641610

Vegas F1 Spin, MGM's New Tier Match, Lucky Bunny Suite, A's Ticket Deposits & Fremont St Hotel Sale? 03/07/2025

Vegas F1 Spin, MGM's New Tier Match, Lucky Bunny Suite, A's Ticket Deposits & Fremont St Hotel Sale? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week the long awaited Vegas F1 economic impact report came out and it was quite positive. We discuss the report, why we think it may not be accurate and what it means exactly. Plus will Vegas extend this race past 2025 and when does the F1 Grand Prix Plaza open to the public? In other news the A's began taking deposits for season ticket interest. Does this mean their stadium is going to actually get built? We also discuss free drinks on sports bets, Vegas wind, Plaza's sexy new tables, Casino Monte is a go, MGM Rewards status match, the closing of a very exclusive lounge and how Bally's seems to be in a lot of trouble. 0:00 Vegas winds bring fun 0:31 A’s season ticket deposits now available 1:35 F1's 2024 economic impact is in 3:45 LVCVA wants to extend F1 past 2025 4:31 Grand Prix Plaza announces opening date 5:56 No free drinks with sports bets? 8:28 Plaza’s beautiful new blackjack tables 9:01 Penn & Teller’s Casino Monte officially debuts 9:38 Western Hotel on Fremont may be sold 11:55 MGM Rewards tier match offer returns 14:12 Craziest Vegas airplane video? 15:40 Westgate’s newest themed suite - Lucky bunny! 17:15 Penthouse Lounge at Mandalay Bay closing permanently 18:58 Bally’s earnings and stock - Big problems for Vegas casino? 20:15 Is the A’s stadium going to get built 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/35578230

Virgin Las Vegas' Exciting New Program, Resorts World's Big Plans, Sphere's Name & Is Vegas Dying? 03/04/2025

Virgin Las Vegas' Exciting New Program, Resorts World's Big Plans, Sphere's Name & Is Vegas Dying? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Virgin finally released the details of their new Cherry Rewards program. While many recent Vegas loyalty program launches have been lackluster, this new program adds quite a bit of value and unique perks. Will it be successful in drawing people away from Strip casinos? In other news Resorts World's parent company is changing CEOs at the same time Jim Murren is discussing his new advisory panel's hope to "save" the property. Will it work? We also discuss the new Vegas 747, Primm's future plans, Sphere's name, using secure casino PINs, Bacchanal changes, Alanis at the Colosseum and the end of Pawn Stars. 0:00 Decoding casino PINs via keyboard 0:31 Area 15's 747 drives through Vegas 1:45 Boring Company is expanding into Vegas housing 3:25 Vegas Sphere has a name! 4:07 Sphere Bankruptcy? 5:27 John Summit and EDM at the Sphere - Do they need a house DJ? 6:07 Las Vegas isn’t dying - Very positive January numbers 8:17 Bacchanal buffet cuts weekday brunch 8:52 Another new residency for Caesars Colosseum 9:59 Primm’s future redevelopment plan 11:40 Will Primm ever have 3 casinos again? 12:40 Resorts World reinvented - Jim Murren’s big plans 14:33 Redeveloping Resorts World’s Strip Frontage 16:05 Goodbye Pawn Stars - End of an era? 17:40 Virgin’s new Cherry Rewards details, tiers & benefits 18:55 Free cabanas, monthly dining credits, upgrades and more 20:55 Virgin status match 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/35534400

Dystopian Las Vegas, MGM Settles, New Casino, Caesars Earnings Takeaways & Virgin's New Club! 02/28/2025

Dystopian Las Vegas, MGM Settles, New Casino, Caesars Earnings Takeaways & Virgin's New Club! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week Caesars Entertainment released their earnings. While there wasn't a ton of interesting info in the earnings themselves, we dove into the call to see what guidance we can get for the future of Caesars and their Vegas properties. They continue to be positive about Vegas, but what has worked and what hasn't since Eldorado took over? In other news MGM has settled their class action and you might be owed some money. We also discuss: Cadence Crossing the new casino coming, a way to get Caesars Diamond back, dystopian Las Vegas, our unique banking needs, an unhappy poker player and Virgin's new player's club coming in March.0:00 The “happy” gambler knocking over poker tables 0:50 Cadence Crossing (new Vegas casino) is coming 1:45 Is Dream Hotel starting construction again? 2:24 Penn & Teller’s Casino Monte is here 4:18 Las Vegas is the Happiest Place on Earth 5:40 MGM Class Action Settlement - Grab your money 7:15 How to get Caesars Diamond back 8:50 Big police updates - Drones & Cybertrucks 10:28 Red light cameras for Las Vegas? 11:32 1,692 spin bonus? 12:29 The unique bank demands of Las Vegas entertainers 13:20 The self exclusion problem - What happens to the money? 16:51 Virgin’s brand new player’s club - Cherry Rewards! 18:15 Takeaways from Caesars earnings call 19:08 Caesars’ focus on high limit slot rooms 20:08 How Flamingo’s Strip frontage is now “activated” 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/35483870

Better Vegas Odds, Steve Wynn Lawsuit, 7 Hour Check-In, 1 Million in Handpays & The Vegas "Army" 02/25/2025

Better Vegas Odds, Steve Wynn Lawsuit, 7 Hour Check-In, 1 Million in Handpays & The Vegas "Army" Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week we got some good news as a Las Vegas casino has reversed course and brought back 3:2 blackjack across all tables and bet levels. With the Palms making this move will it put pressure on the Strip casinos to do better or is this just a fluke? In other news Steve Wynn's lawsuit is heading to the Supreme Court and we discuss why it is aiming to change everything about online discourse. We also discuss: the Golden Nugget presidential suite, free F1 simulators, the spiciest tacos in Vegas, all of Caesars' investment, $1M in handpays, a 7 hour check-in line at Resorts World and how Oak View Group is moving into Vegas ahead of their NBA arena bid. 0:00 The sad state of gambling today 0:32 Resorts World’s 7 hour check-in line? 2:22 Why staff cuts have hurt the Vegas check-in experience 3:13 A look at the Golden Nugget Presidential Suite 4:33 $1 million in handpays betting $2K per spin! 5:30 How casinos should share big wins on social media 6:01 Why Steve Wynn must lose 9:25 Caesars bullish on the future of Las Vegas - Huge investment? 11:50 Palms moves to 3:2 blackjack on all tables all day 14:19 The spiciest tacos in Vegas 15:35 BLVD free F1 simulators on the Strip 16:54 BLVD’s new giant sign - Blocking rooftop views? 17:25 Flamingo’s spa is no co-ed, clothing not optional 18:40 Oak View Group takes over big Raiders contract 19:36 The army that keeps Vegas safe and clean 22:05 Why the mornings in Vegas are magical 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/35425865

Fontainebleau's Big Score, Vegas Monorail Gets New Life, Idiot Sandwich & Universal's Opening Date! 02/21/2025

Fontainebleau's Big Score, Vegas Monorail Gets New Life, Idiot Sandwich & Universal's Opening Date! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: This week we got word on a couple of anticipated openings in Las Vegas. Today the long anticipated Capital One Lounge is opening in Harry Reid International Airport. It is bringing a high quality lounge experience with some unique offerings to Vegas, but where can you find it? We also go over the opening date of Universal's Horror Unleashed including the steep ticket prices. In other news prices are high in Las Vegas and people are complaining. We go over some of the most recent examples and wonder if the narrative of high Vegas prices is becoming mainstream. We also discuss: a new life for the monorail, sports book of yesteryear, outside food and drinks at Vegas hotels and the cosmofying of Fontainebleau. 0:00 The sports book of 20 years ago 1:34 Las Vegas Monorail will live longer 3:04 Pawn After Dark - A new podcast from the Pawn Stars 4:16 Zupas $16 Chocolate covered strawberries 5:25 Buddy’s $60 Caesars Palace pizza 6:18 Gordon Ramsay’s $34 idiot sandwich 6:46 New Caesars celebrity chef “foodie” tour 7:30 More Vegas price complaints on social media - Fair or foul? 8:34 101 games and $245 bonus. Good or disappointing? 9:54 M Resort’s new tower construction update 11:24 Universal Horror Unleashed opening date & ticket prices 13:36 Vegas hotels & outside food & drinks 15:00 Fontainebleau's big score 17:10 Capital One Lounge at Harry Reid Airport now open 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/35380710

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