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!

Gambling Tax Battle, Circus Circus 50% Off, More MGM Kiosks, Haunted Luxor & Bellagio's New Yacht! 07/11/2025

Gambling Tax Battle, Circus Circus 50% Off, More MGM Kiosks, Haunted Luxor & Bellagio's New Yacht! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the gambling tax battle continued as the new rules were passed and lawmakers are trying to reverse the decision. What changes are needed in the gambling sphere and will the recent tax deduction changes be reversed plus what else should Congress "fix" about gambling rules? In other #news Bellagio announced a new flagship restaurant to replace Picasso. It comes from a familiar name but will also feature a new boat dock and 33 foot yacht out on the fountains! We also discuss: 80s Wet N Wild, scooters on the Strip, Circus Circus 50% off offers, 4 Queen social media at it again, Nicco's insane 18 layer chocolate cake and how MGM may soon be automating baggage services. Episode Guide 0:00 Scooters return to the Vegas Strip 0:28 Bellagio’s new yacht and iconic restaurant 2:59 Wet ’N Wild was so 80s good 4:16 Haunted Luxor ride? 5:22 Circus Circus 50% off offers 7:36 Aviators incredible new Nevada hat 9:18 4 Queens / Binion’s social media does it again 10:48 Groupon Vegas City Pass deal - Is it worth doing? 12:45 Nicco’s insane 18 layer chocolate cake - Only $12? 14:02 More robots? Automated baggage coming to Vegas Strip 16:02 Fair Bet Act trying to reverse new tax rules 17:30 Raising the gambling handpay threshold? 18:45 Credit cards and casinos don’t mix 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/37378455

Vegas Strip Fire, Kelly Clarkson Cancels, Flamingo's "New" Showers & More Caesars Cutbacks! 07/08/2025

Vegas Strip Fire, Kelly Clarkson Cancels, Flamingo's "New" Showers & More Caesars Cutbacks! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Caesars was in the news with the sudden cancelation of Kelly Clarkson's opening residency shows. A lot of conspiracies surfaced, but it seems like she'll be back soon. We also discuss Caesars cutbacks when it comes to free drinks and a clever solution they came to with their half glass showers at Flamingo. In other news 4th of July went off without a hitch in Las Vegas with fireworks shows happened across town. We also discuss: another stupid Vegas fee, a blockbuster slot manufacturer purchase, a possible Venetian credit card, Cromwell's fire, Top 50 pizza and how the F1 movie ties into Las Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 A “fun” night at Aria 0:55 4th of July Vegas style 2:23 Fire at Cromwell 4:13 Another stupid Vegas fee 6:02 F1 the movie & Las Vegas 8:00 Top 50 USA Pizza - 2 Vegas spots make the list 9:55 Venetian launching a new credit card? 11:11 Apollo buys IGT & Everi - Slot equipment consolidation 13:17 Flamingo’s “new” shower solution 15:00 Caesars cutting back free drink benefits even more 17:15 Kelly Clarkson cancels residency last minute 19:25 Kelly Clarkston 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/37335750

Vegas Casino Closing, Resorts World Trolled, Rio Tier Match, $50 Cirque & Bad New Gambling Tax Laws? 07/04/2025

Vegas Casino Closing, Resorts World Trolled, Rio Tier Match, $50 Cirque & Bad New Gambling Tax Laws? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week we got news that another Vegas area casino is closing. Following the closure of Whiskey Pete's last year, it has been announced that the iconic Buffalo Bill's in Primm will be closing this weekend. What does this mean for the rides and Primm. Can anything be done to save this once vibrant area? In other news gambling tax laws have changed and it isn't making a lot of people happy. We also discuss: Resorts World's viral social media battle, an insane wind storm that hit Vegas, how to score $50 Cirque tickets, Flamingo's weird bathrooms, Rio's new tier match, Rio Rita and the gambling monk. Episode Guide 0:00 The Vegas gambling monk 0:29 Insane winds & storm strikes Vegas 2:13 Rio’s new tier match is here & meet Rio Rita! 3:57 Vegas WTF - Man riding on the back of the bus 4:32 Vegas WTF - Flamingo’s unique urinal 5:05 New gambling tax laws are bad for many 8:04 $50 Cirque Vegas ticket sale 9:22 What free Vegas attraction will get cut next? 11:04 Red Rock vs. Resorts World viral social media battle 13:57 Buffalo Bill’s casino is closing 16:22 What are the odds that Primm survives the next 5-10 years? 17:50 How Primm can be saved 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/37284285

Las Vegas Losing Visitors, Strat Crack, Free Deals Galore, Luxor History & Cheap Resorts World! 07/01/2025

Las Vegas Losing Visitors, Strat Crack, Free Deals Galore, Luxor History & Cheap Resorts World! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the numbers came in for May, 2025 and they are pretty bad. With the exception of a few bright spots, the visitor numbers were down, gaming was under pressure and room rates were down as well. Are international tourists staying away and how will Vegas recover through the Summer. Is this just the beginning of the really bad numbers? In other news someone spotted a crack at the Strat, but it has been there for years so don't worry! We also cover the destruction of a famous neon sign, some cool free things you can do in Vegas this July, how Resorts World didn't want to comp a player, what they are planning to build in NYC and how Luxor continues to hide its theming in plain sight. Episode Guide 0:00 Crack at the Strat 0:35 F1 Grand Prix Plaza simulators free for July 1:30 Play Playground free admission for July 4th weekend 2:39 Order anything at Wynn’s Mizumi? 4:05 Crazy Girls have arrived in Downtown Las Vegas 5:02 Update on Battista’s and Stage Door casino renovations 6:57 Luxor history in plain sight 8:05 Historic Laughing Jackalope neon sign is no more 9:28 Resorts World no comp on $25K hands? 11:22 Resorts World NYC & their massive proposed expansion 14:35 Vegas May visitor numbers - Things are bad 16:48 Will Vegas suffer under the new economic realities? 17:29 International visitors are staying away from Vegas 19:18 What do these bad numbers say about the summer and the future of 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/37243535

A's Vegas Groundbreaking Fallout, New Pedestrian Bridge, Summer Rates & Changing the Guitar Tower? 06/27/2025

A's Vegas Groundbreaking Fallout, New Pedestrian Bridge, Summer Rates & Changing the Guitar Tower? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week news broke that Hard Rock has changed some aspects of the guitar tower. With more rooms and a reduction of spa space, does this mean they are cutting back or have plans just changed? Plus find out what is growing under the new plans and what the new Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction looks like now. In other #news Vegas is slow this summer so we take a look at rates at the same time people are discussing what the city can do to draw tourists back. We also discuss: Elaine Wynn's condo, Virgin's two story Garden Villa, hot dog inflation at Casino Royale, the A's groundbreaking ceremony, denying payment because of a player's card and where you can soon eat NYC's oldest dim sum in Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas hotdog inflation 0:35 A’s “groundbreaking” ceremony & doubts created 2:31 BLVD update - Vast improvement over what came before 4:02 Eataly’s new entrance is now open 4:40 What can Vegas do to instantly attract more tourists? 8:01 A look inside Elaine Wynn’s condo - Now for sale 9:22 Virgin’s two story Grand Villa 11:27 The next Vegas pedestrian bridge 12:35 A look at Vegas Summer room rates 15:32 Denying jackpots based on the players card? 17:10 NYC’s oldest dim sum is coming to Vegas 19:09 Mirage Guitar Update - Cutbacks or “refined” planning? 21:21 Guitar construction update & debating 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/37185440

Resorts World's Arena, Vegas Loop Goes Airport, Aria's Viral Water, Free Parking Overrated & Dolly! 06/24/2025

Resorts World's Arena, Vegas Loop Goes Airport, Aria's Viral Water, Free Parking Overrated & Dolly! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week we learned a lot more about how the growing Vegas Loop plans to connect to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport. With a land acquisition and some plans, Vegas Loop could connect to a transport hub, but will it require extra shuttles and is the solution good enough in the end? Plus how is Vegas airport these days given the slowing visitor numbers. In other news Resorts World is still pursuing an NBA arena. Is that the best possible location for a new basketball team in Vegas? We also discuss Aria's viral $26 water, Circus Circus' $51 resort fee, singing TSA agents, Vegas housing being soft, the death of the big casino wheel, Dolly Parton's new residency and what to do if a casino asks for your bank account. Episode Guide 0:00 Singing Vegas airport TSA agents 0:47 Stunning realization at LAS airport 1:57 Aria’s $26 minibar water goes viral 3:46 Resorts World eliminates resort fees this Summer 5:44 Showing a bank statement at a casino? 8:19 Vegas housing inventory booming 10:40 Circus Circus’ $51 resort fee 12:10 Adventuredome family pack - 4 free kids tickets with 1 adult 13:53 How Vegas Loop will get to the airport & new transit center 15:57 Is free parking the most overrated Vegas perk? 18:23 The death of the big casino wheel 19:30 Resorts World looking to build NBA arena 21:05 Why a Resorts World arena would have the best location in Vegas 22:53 Dolly Parton is coming to Las Vegas - New residency announced 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/37138350

MGM Layoff Rumors, More Summer Deals, Strat's New Program, Hotel Project Reborn & Vegas Dream Job? 06/21/2025

MGM Layoff Rumors, More Summer Deals, Strat's New Program, Hotel Project Reborn & Vegas Dream Job? Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week the news of a slow Vegas summer continues as Caesars put tons of their shows and experiences on sale and Strat launched an innovative new rewards program. With other sales continuing to materialize by the day, will it just be the Summer or are tough times ahead beyond that. We also discuss why you should take advantage of these deals while you can! In other news the A's are breaking ground on their stadium this coming week and we might now know how they plan to pay for it. (Hint: A big sale!) We also discuss the opening date of The Friends Experience, Netflix House coming to Vegas, a dream job, a hotel project risen from the dead, Arts District's cool new garage and a rumor about even more layoffs at MGM resorts. Episode Guide 0:00 Crazy Girls Vegas dream job 0:39 Formula 1 Vegas confirmed through 2027 3:00 Majestic Hotel reborn - Opening in 2026? 4:11 Is Majestic the ultimate Vegas convention hotel? 6:27 Arts District parking garage is officially happening 7:34 MGM rumors - Cutting even more food management 9:03 The Friends Experience announces opening date & ticket prices 10:51 Netflix House Vegas is coming - More experiential Vegas 13:22 A’s groundbreaking date coming this week 14:55 How Fisher’s MLS sale could close the stadium funding gap 16:49 Even more Vegas airport “hacks” 18:52 Strat launches locals only loyalty program with big discounts 21:26 Caesars’ mega-$50 show ticket sale 23:03 This summer is a great opportunity to save 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/37096330

Venetian's Stunning Admission, Wynn's Angry Shareholder, Clean Air, New Food Hall & Crazy Girls! 06/17/2025

Venetian's Stunning Admission, Wynn's Angry Shareholder, Clean Air, New Food Hall & Crazy Girls! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week Wynn's largest single shareholder Tilman Fertitta expressed his displeasure with the company even though he has nothing to do with operations. Fertitta used to run rival Golden Nugget, but now is the U.S. ambassador to Italy. He can't be involved with his companies but that didn't stop him from sharing harsh criticism of Wynn including the culture following recent fines. In other news one of the quirkiest Vegas icons is coming back. After leaving Riviera over a decade ago, the Crazy Girls statue moved to Planet Hollywood but it has been MIA for years. Where will it end up? We also discuss Laughlin vs. Vegas, clean air sensors spreading in Vegas hotel rooms, where you can get pastaRamen, MGM's enhanced cruise benefits, Dive and what Venetian's CEO says about this summer and charging you more. Episode Guide 0:00 Bad decision in Laughlin 0:40 Tilman Fertitta isn’t happy with Wynn 2:27 Crazy Vegas restaurant Dive would have been 30 4:26 Venetian opens new Via Via food hall 5:53 pastaRamen popup at Resorts World 7:05 MGM enhances Royal Caribbean partnership - points earnings, more benefits… 8:52 Laughlin visitor survey - How does it compare to Vegas? 10:45 Is Laughlin relying on Vegas scraps? 11:25 Clean air sensors spreading in Vegas 13:35 Crazy Girls are coming back to Vegas! 16:02 Takeaways from Venetian CEO interview - Renovations, the future, rewards and more 18:32 Has Apollo hurt or helped the Venetian? 20:07 Is Venetian a world class integrated resort? 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/37039365

Vegas Summer of Value, 50% Off Deals, Sphere Moves In, PH Rumor & The Fontainebleau Vegas Relaunch! 06/10/2025

Vegas Summer of Value, 50% Off Deals, Sphere Moves In, PH Rumor & The Fontainebleau Vegas Relaunch! Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week Fontainebleau announced huge enhancements to their rewards program in order to try to draw in more guests. They are claiming the new Fontainebleau Rewards is the most generous loyalty program on the Strip, but is it too little too late and can they find a customer base with this new generosity. In other news Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio is getting a $3 million renovation, a new name and a familiar chef. We also discuss: The return of Wrestlemania, the Enhanced Games, gorillas spreading to the Strip, a Vegas mayo marriage, Strat's summer of value, 50% off food deals, Hollywood 2.0 dying and the ultimate Vegas Uber airport hack. Episode Guide 0:00 Fremont gorillas move to the Strip 1:14 Wrestlemania is returning to Vegas in 2026 2:51 Hollywood 2.0 in Vegas is dead…for now? 4:17 Ellis Island 50% off during construction 5:30 50% off Superfrico pizza this summer 6:10 Pin Up Pizza’s $5.99 slice but is this a deal? 7:39 The “Enhanced Games” coming to Vegas 9:33 Strat’s “Summer of Value” 11:16 Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio is being reborn 12:55 Get married by the Helman’s Mayonnaise Mascot 13:46 Sphere Entertainment officially moves to Nevada 14:32 The ultimate Vegas Uber airport hack? 16:06 Sands or Aladdin coming back? Which brands should return to Vegas? 18:57 The “all new” Fontainebleau Rewards 19:52 Comparing Fontainebleau Rewards to other Strip programs 21:00 8% slot hold for Strip slots? 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/36938305

Luckiest Casinos in the US, Private Gaming Open to All, More Vegas Robots & Caesars 1970s vs Today! 06/06/2025

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

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