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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 Resorts World released another new deal for patrons, but this time it lasts until 2026. While they offer to buy you dinner, what is the promotion and is it worth doing? Shawn also gives a full Hilton at Resorts World Las Vegas room review from his recent Hilton stay and compares the rooms at Conrad to the rooms at Hilton. In other #news we recently had an amazing visit at the Mob Museum. (Disclosure: They provided our tickets.) On this show we will go over the historic building, exhibits, interactive elements and the speakeasy to determine if going to the Mob Museum is worth a detour from the nearby Fremont Street Experience. I think you'll want to check out this full Mob Museum review. We also discuss: poor Toto, Caesars losing a big casino bid, whether Mark hates Harrah's, Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers and Robert Redford's strange ties to Las Vegas casinos. Episode Guide 0:00 What happened to Toto’s head? 0:40 Resorts World tries again with another deal - Free dinner? 3:10 Hilton at Resorts World room review - Great but one gripe 5:10 Conrad vs. Hilton at Resorts World 6:28 InKind gets even better in Vegas - Save on fancy Vegas restaurants 8:21 Robert Redford & The Vegas Sundances 10:05 Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers 10:56 Q&A - Does Mark hate Harrah’s? 12:00 Caesars loses Times Square casino bid 12:53 Mob Museum review - Is it worth a visit? 14:18 Mob Museum location, historic buildings & prices 15:20 A look at the actual “Mob Museum” 17:01 Crime Lab, Moonshine & Police Training - The interactive experiences 20:34 The Prohibition Speakeasy, hidden rooms & passwords   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 LVCVA continued with their Welcome to Fabulous campaign by installing activations at the airport and promising even more to come. Next week the first Vegas citywide sale will happen. Will this be enough and what can we expect as Vegas continues its marketing push to draw in more people. In other news F1 is opening their arcade soon while they quietly extended part of their race until 2030. Do they even have approval to do that? We also discuss: Sphere's first Spanish act, blockbuster Oz sales, Circus Circus one month before opening, the big hole on the Strip, Peppermill's Roman suite the big rumored MGM shakeup and why even more screens are being installed on the Las Vegas Strip. Episode Guide 0:00 Circus Circus a month from opening 0:33 Vegas Is Fabulous - airport style? 2:05 Vegas citywide 5 day sale incoming 3:20 Vegas Matt’s $200K Grand 4:37 The quirky Roman suite at Peppermill Reno 5:39 Fontainebleau’s big end of year acts 6:56 Pedestrian bridge screens have arrived 8:45 F1 track construction is underway 9:20 F1 extends MGM sponsorship to 2030? 11:00 F1 arcade at Forum Shops opening date 11:52 The Riviera hole in the ground 12:48 Sphere’s first Spanish act 14:25 Blockbuster Wizard of Oz ticket sales - $1 billion? 16:17 Rumored layoffs at MGM resorts & executive shakeup 17:42 Slow times = lost jobs 19:46 How the wealthy are propping up Las Vegas Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 saw a number of new deals as Vegas makes more of a value play going into the fall. Wynn has not only removed an unpopular game, but they have several smaller deals to make guests feel welcome. Just down the Strip, Caesars is also selling $5 beers at a couple of their properties! In other news a Vegas casino that is closing has been saved...sort of. We also discuss Neon Museum's newest piece, the failure of Save the Gate, how Resorts World backtracked on their big Summer move, why XS is closing for a year and what the new Planet Hollywood patio rooms look like. Episode Guide 0:00 Scooter Elvis in Vegas 0:35 #SaveTheGate has failed 1:58 Wynn eliminates 000 roulette, other deals available 4:38 The insanity of Las Vegas Starbucks prices 5:29 XS closing for a year of renovations - Crazy rumor as to why 7:00 Neon Museum’s newest sign - Dunes restored! 9:02 Planet Hollywood’s new patio rooms 10:58 Bellagio’s trippy fall displays 11:43 Poker Palace is being saved + crazy history 13:48 $5 beers at some Caesars properties 15:25 The return of paid parking at Resorts World 16:20 Resorts World rental car “hack”? 18:10 The continual battle of Vegas parking strategies   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 big companies in Vegas both made the news for bad reasons. Caesars Entertainment has seen big stock declines in the past few years and that has led to them being removed from the S&P 500. Down the street MGM is beginning layoffs as the slow year of 2025 continues to churn on. Is this just the beginning? In other news Zoox has officially launched as the first autonomous rideshare service in Las Vegas. And it's free for now. We also discuss: $2 poolside ice cream, the big fight, an update on Mirage's art auction, why Hard Rock won't have an atrium, Brewdog's refresh, the new Clique and how gamblers are losing hope with the 100% gambling loss deduction. Episode Guide 0:00 Awkward Vegas style big fight showdown 0:33 Small deals - $2 ice cream poolside at MGM Grand 2:09 Zoox officially launches in Las Vegas - Free rides for now 4:34 Following up on “Welcome to Fabulous” - More value messaging? 6:33 Losing hope on the 100% gambling loss deduction 9:34 Brewdog refresh incoming 11:05 The stunning new Clique at Cosmo 12:00 Hard Rock Guitar glass & circular atrium returns? 13:45 Mirage art auction update - Crazy prices? 15:40 Caesars dropped from S&P 500 17:10 Layoffs beginning at MGM Resorts 18:25 Is layoff season just beginning in Las Vegas? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 released a blockbuster new all-in discount package for some of their Vegas properties. For $300 you will get 2 nights plus $200 in food and beverage credit, but is this really a deal? Should we expect even more value through the rest of the year? In other news Drai's is out at Cromwell sort of. We also discuss: busting on 20, Resorts World mixed earnings, the death of the Planet Hollywood brand, talking camels at Luxor, behind Vegas hotel/casino design, bidding for room upgrades, Stage Door's construction and Cosmo's very sexy new carpet! Episode Guide 0:00 Busting on 20? 0:37 Resorts World’s mixed earnings 3:09 Venetian’s very unique terrace suites 4:52 Stage Door construction photo - Delaaaaaayed 6:00 Cosmo’s sexy new carpet 7:22 BLVD’s outdoor concerts? 8:15 Drai’s is out at Cromwell’s pool 10:02 Buffalo Bill’s will reopen 8-10 times per year? 11:42 Bidding for room upgrades in Downtown Las Vegas 12:53 Criss Angel’s open auditions 13:59 The death of the Planet Hollywood brand? 15:59 The talking camels of Luxor 17:38 Legendary Vegas architect talks hotel/casino design 19:53 Behind the design of Crockford’s Lobby & the tiki bar 22:09 Caesars goes all-in - New $300 package launched 23:31 Why Caesars all-in package may NOT be a good deal 25:05 The upcoming Las Vegas marketing push Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 July's gaming numbers came in and they were quite a surprise. Not only were gaming numbers up statewide, but one particular game performed quite well. What does this mean for the wider recovery? We'll cover the hotel/visitor stats on the next show, but this is a fun little dive into the gaming numbers. In other news the Sphere is continuing its success with Oz now established and the Backstreet Boys reportedly earning $4 million per peformance. We also discuss: Sahara's extended no resort fee deal, an update on the Dream Hotel, Wynn Al Marjah construction, Circa's $190 lobster corndogs, Jason Aldean's struggling and why Binion's played around with their logo. Episode Guide 0:00 Binion’s shiny new logo 0:48 Dream Hotel update - New ownership 3:19 Sphere Wizard of Oz is a success 5:36 Backstreet Boys making $4 million per Sphere performance? 7:19 Wynn Al Marjah aerial update 7:43 16,000 square foot underground Vegas house for sale 10:33 Sahara extends no resort fee & other goodies promo 11:09 Circa’s $190 lobster corndogs 12:49 Golden Gate’s “Last Dance” & casino reimagining 13:44 Changing casinos floors with the generations 16:04 Jason Aldean’s struggling? 17:50 Carlos ’n Charlie’s out at Flamingo 20:17 July’s surprisingly good gaming numbers Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Shawn's personal InKind referral - Get $25 off $50 at a number of Vegas (and other) restaurants. You can also buy discounted credit quite often and they have many targeted coupons that will stack. https://app.inkind.com/refer/4FJZRGUZ Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week a number of interesting stories were happening in Vegas. First off, one of the biggest slot influencers lifted the veil on partner deal in the sweepstakes casino space. Find out what he is saying and why he is calling out some of the biggest names in the space. Is disclosure becoming more and more of a problem in physical, online and sweepstakes casinos? In other news the Athletics officially announced their move to Vegas in 2026 with 6 games at the Las Vegas Ballpark. But how is their stadium construction going? We also discuss: Hard Rock's guitar progress, Nevada state getting hacked, Eggslut coming to Rio, Mark Walhberg's Flecha, Universal Horror Unleashed, coin slots at Slots A Fun and how the weather has been amazing lately. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas is a normal place with normal people 0:45 State of Nevada “hacked” 2:00 Universal Horror Unleashed has arrived 4:17 Slots A Fun is looking so good - Anything better than coin slots? 5:58 Flecha review - Mark Wahlberg’s Mexican restaurant in Vegas 8:57 Big Vegas slot influencer feud 10:45 Transparency in the slot influencer space & sweepstake casinos? 13:13 Vegas weather has been beautiful! 14:03 Athletics arrive for 6 Vegas games in 2026 15:47 A’s Stadium Cam - Concrete foundations going in? 16:26 Hard Rock Guitar Tower update - Hard to capture the impact? 17:29 Eggslut is coming to Rio 18:45 Interview with Ohtani translator’s bookie - Crazy stories! 20:22 Lifestyles of casino whales Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week F1 jumped into another lawsuit, but this time it is a bit different. They are cracking down on counterfeit merch from a building you know very well. Should they be doing this and what does the counterfeit merch look like? In other #news an iconic Vegas venue is closing soon for up to a year of renovations. Does Foundation Room have the best views in Vegas? We also discuss: shoe tragedies at Wynn, a peak at Ellis Island's expansion, Fontainebleau Hall of Excellence, new Vegas tiki, Vegas elevator issues, why you should avoid hotels with smart smoke detectors and why 1993 was the turning point of the Vegas Strip. Episode Guide 0:00 Wynn Las Vegas shoe tragedy 0:32 Another F1 Las Vegas lawwsuit! 2:20 Vegas “smart” smoke detectors continue to cause problems 4:00 More elevator problems in Vegas 5:07 How old to request a close Vegas room? 6:04 Stadium Swim’s $90+ nachos 7:46 Nachogate returns - Mandalay Bay’s $22 offering 9:45 Grand Tiki coming soon 10:26 Resorts World’s very sad tiki bar 12:27 Vegas wins U.S. little league championship 14:04 Guide to every brunch in Las Vegas 14:50 1993 Vegas - The moment Las Vegas changed forever? 16:39 Foundation Room closing for renovations? 17:58 First look inside Ellis Island’s expansion 19:28 Fontainebleau’s Hall of Excellence is….excellent? 20:57 Why Hall of Excellence may not be worth the money Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 day we have all been waiting for arrived. Quad zero roulette has made its way to the Las Vegas Strip. While a lot of people don't pay attention to the odds, this isn't good. Find out how it is being implemented, the "bonus" aspect and why you should avoid this new game with the equivalent of four zeros. In other news the newest Vegas casino Cadence Crossing is progressing fast. We show you what it looks like right now. We also discuss: the $49 AYCE brunch "deal" at STK, the Holiday Inns of Vegas, Fitzgerald's circa 1993, having a rough Vegas night and where you can buy the amazing statues of Mirage. Episode Guide 0:00 What the hell happened at 4am? 0:50 Rough first day working on the Strip 2:23 Swimming in the Venetian canals 4:02 $49 AYCE brunch at STK - Is this a deal? 5:48 The best states to live in - Nevada is ranked where? 7:16 Bazaar Meat’s interesting auction 8:42 How to buy Mirage’s art work including the famous statues 10:55 Cadence Crossing construction update - Newest Vegas casino 12:10 The Holiday Inns of Las Vegas 13:16 A look at Fitzgeralds circa 2003 14:07 Rio closes financing for renovations 15:44 0000 roulette arrives on the Strip 17:10 How 0000 odds compare to previous versions of roulette Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 Circa continued its brand expansion with a huge win against much bigger competitors. As Circa builds their brands across the country, what are they doing right and why are they having so much success against industry giants? Plus when will Derek Stevens step up and become the next Steve Wynn? In other news Taylor Swift rumors swirled this week following the announcement of her new showgirl themed album. Could she end up at the Sphere? We also discuss: high Vegas foreclosures, more viral Vegas prices, dogs in casinos, Durango construction update, Bellagio's new high limit room, 1962 Fremont and everything new we learned about Rio's next phase of renovations. Episode Guide 0:00 Fake Justin Bieber arrives in Vegas 0:55 High Vegas prices keep going viral 2:52 Fremont Street circa 1962 4:04 Plaza vs. Rio - A great conversation between executives 5:31 Some new info on the future renovations coming to Rio 7:01 Rio’s new casino carpet is a hit! 7:26 Durango’s expansion - construction update 8:31 Huge Primm land sale! 11:02 Las Vegas among the highest markets for foreclosures 11:58 Another Vegas Strip surcharge 13:35 Reinventing the Aviators - The Cone Jesters? 15:00 Circa’s big gaming license win 16:44 Why Circa’s marketing is among the best in Las Vegas 17:54 A look at Bellagio’s new high limit room 19:20 Dogs in casinos 20:27 Taylor Swift at the Vegas Sphere? New rumor… Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 Sphere Entertainment released their earnings and it is probably the best news we have seen thus far. While the venue and company are far from out of the woods, they turned a profit in the 2nd quarter (sort of), extended the Backstreet Boys residency and continue with plans for expansions. We discuss the latest. In other news Las Vegas is paying F1 another $20 million in sponsorships as they extend the race through 2027. How is the LVCVA combating the slowdown and what else do we have to look forward to? We also discuss: the fire at Sahara, Circa Survivor's cool welcome kit, debunking another round of Circus Circus rumors, how to become a Fremont Street performer, winning $442K, Oyo's renovations and loss of Hooters plus where to find your favorite NFL team's bars in Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 The happiest winner in Las Vegas 0:47 Another fire on the Las Vegas Strip 1:45 Sphere has become an international icon 2:30 Backstreet Boys Sphere residency extended 3:33 Sphere earnings - Profitable…sort of. 4:57 The best news in the history of the Sphere? 5:49 Guide to NFL bars in Vegas by team 7:44 Battista’s lawsuit settled & memoir 8:46 Circa Survivor unboxing - Over the top? 10:35 Hooters closes at Oyo 11:44 Oyo’s renovations coming - Premiumize? 13:34 Learning to become a Fremont Street performer 14:27 MTM Vegas housekeeping - Patreon, advertisers & more 15:33 LVCVA extends F1 race - Adds $20 million sponsorship 16:57 How Las Vegas is combating the slowdown - Value Summer? 18:20 Debunking Circus Circus sale rumors 20:10 Is there a chance these new rumors are true? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 Strat's owners released their earnings including occupancy rates for June and it isn't looking good. What is going well at the property and why is it struggling to attract visitors. Are young people today overlooking the Strip resort for something nicer? What bright spots are there for the Strip icon? In other news the A's stadium has reached another milestone. Concrete! We also discuss: Bottled Blonde vs. Ole Red views, Stage Door/Battista's delays, Suns Out leaving Resorts World, the Labubu rave, Adventuredome's current state, ATMs at table games, how slots actually work and why Downtown's most classic casino is losing all of its table games. Episode Guide 0:00 Labubu rave hits Vegas 1:00 Primm unveils brand new marquee, new hope? 3:26 New restaurants and more - How Primm is trying to rebrand 4:26 Suns Out Buns Out is gone at Resorts World 5:51 Resorts World’s new Smashburger concept 7:05 Golden Gate announces drastic casino changes 9:52 Adventuredome is looking very nice & other takeaways 12:40 Bottled Blonde vs. Ole Red fountain views 14:13 Delays affecting Battista & Stage Door’s renovations 16:20 ATMs at table games? 18:19 How slot machines actually work 19:33 Strat is having a horrid summer 21:30 Top of the World restaurant / rotating restaurants 22:52 The A’s pour concrete! Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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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 earnings reports and stats came rolling in to indicate whether Las Vegas is really struggling or not. While some numbers do indicate a pullback in visitation, the gaming numbers were actually quite positive giving us mixed results. We also dive into a few earnings calls to see what is driving the good and what they have to say about the rest of the year. In other news Boring Company is expanding with another loop system in Nashville. We also discuss: Venetian removing their LOVE sign, stats showing how local gamblers differ from tourists, 3 rules for living in Las Vegas, Plaza's Jonny Suite, GVR's $200 million renovation, the John Wick Experience and how you can score the Aviator's cool new roulette jacket. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas blue pool water 0:30 The Fall of Vegas? Rough visitor numbers for June 2:12 Looking at visitor numbers over the years 3:16 How REVPar in June compares to the past - More revenue per room? 5:05 The worst takes on the Vegas slowdown 7:45 Will Las Vegas shift back towards the gambler? 8:58 A look back at 2008 Caesars Total Rewards 10:30 Caesars - lower drink prices & less comps for elites 12:55 Carversteak’s tricky prix fixe menu 15:15 NYNY pizza bargain? 16:11 Hogs & Heifers announces new Downtown Vegas location 17:22 Is Downtown Grand in serious financial trouble? 18:07 Another Vegas casino is closing soon - End of $3.99 AYCE spagetti! 20:12 Venetian’s new Wizard of Oz activation 22:12 Westgate brings back Elvis 1969 23:48 Fontainebleau may be getting desperate - Tons of new promos 26:29 Resorts World - strangest comp ever? 27:47 The wider slowdown is worse for the newest Vegas casinos Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 earnings reports and stats came rolling in to indicate whether Las Vegas is really struggling or not. While some numbers do indicate a pullback in visitation, the gaming numbers were actually quite positive giving us mixed results. We also dive into a few earnings calls to see what is driving the good and what they have to say about the rest of the year. In other news Boring Company is expanding with another loop system in Nashville. We also discuss: Venetian removing their LOVE sign, stats showing how local gamblers differ from tourists, 3 rules for living in Las Vegas, Plaza's Jonny Suite, GVR's $200 million renovation, the John Wick Experience and how you can score the Aviator's cool new roulette jacket. Episode Guide 0:00 Aviators new roulette jacket 0:29 A look at the new John Wick Experience 2:43 Boring Company is building another loop 4:16 Venetian removes “LOVE” sign 5:37 Takeaways from Red Rock’s earnings call - Killing it? 7:30 How local gamblers differ from tourists & what that means 10:09 Green Valley Ranch $200 million renovation & new rooms 11:45 3 Rules for Living in Las Vegas 13:01 Plaza’s quirky “Jonny Suite” 14:48 Caesars seat fee controversy 16:34 Caesars earnings - Soft summer but recovery ahead? 18:40 Caesars testing new offers, how players will respond 19:36 June gaming numbers……aren’t bad Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 Vegas was in the national news for a slow summer and some of the ridiculous fees. People say they are avoiding Vegas because of the costs, but are they? We look at two fees this week including one for unplugging the minibar tray and another simply for ordering water in a restaurant. Has it gone too far? In other news Metallica is rumored to be coming to the Sphere. Will this fit in with the rest of their lineup? We also discuss: the removal of Luxor's fountains, Emmitt's happy hour, a sneak peak at Bazaar Meat, a look at Four Queens new rooms, TI joining Accor and how casinos will changeover for the new handpay threshold. Episode Guide 0:00 Raining from the Cosmo balconies 0:24 MGM removes fountains from Luxor’s lobby 2:22 A more wholesome way to do Vegas 3:52 Emmitt’s happy hour is one of the better Vegas deals 4:51 Vegas restaurant charging $1 for water? 6:21 Vegas minibar unplug fee? 8:00 Complaining about Vegas fees has gone viral 9:00 Treasure Island joins Accor 10:49 How Mirage transformed the Las Vegas casino business 12:19 What is the process for casinos to update the handpay threshold? 14:24 Sneak peak at the new Bazaar Meat at Palazzo 15:49 Another Sphere headliner rumor 18:18 A look at Four Queens new rooms & “state of the art shower” 19:50 New rooms and “no resort fee ever” Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 while we await the official June numbers, some information is leaking out that backs up the rough summer Vegas is having. With enthusiasm for Vegas fading, how bad are June's numbers going to be and what data do we have to support the rest of the summer. And why does at 28% drop in one metric mean very bad things if it holds up. In other news Def Leppard announced a new residency at the Colosseum. We also discuss: 20 classic Vegas restaurants, Sahara's all-in hotel deal, mystery roulette at the Palms, deep diving Caesars new credit card, why Fertitta doesn't want to compete with Wynn, Smelly Cat Karaoke and how MGM has brought back some water. Episode Guide 0:00 MGM brings water back 0:43 Def Leppard announces Caesars Palace residency 2:18 Diving deeper into Caesars new Prestige Visa 3:38 Who should get the Caesars Prestige Visa? 4:48 Cash advances and the Caesars Sportsbook for earning status? 5:40 Tilman Fertitta doesn’t want to compete with Wynn 8:33 20 Classic restaurants in Las Vegas 10:48 Smelly Cat Karaoke at Grand Bazaar Shops 12:05 Palms introduces Mystery Card Roulette 14:02 125 spins at $1K per spin - Losing $100K in 10 minutes 15:35 Lexi Hotel is struggling badly 17:07 Sahara’s all-in $69 rates and no resort fees 18:55 Strip enthusiasm “low” 20:00 Vegas visitor stats crashing? 22:00 Corrections needed in Vegas? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 experts debated the change of the slot handpay threshold with some still saying it isn't happening, but most agreeing that it is. What do we know and when will these changes take place. Is this enough or should it be raised even further? In other news Amex has announced a new type of lounge and it is coming first to LAS. We also discuss: a NV gaming operator bankruptcy, a crazy Bellagio bachelor party gone wrong, bye golf hello houses, over the top garlic rolls, saving on Vegas trips, Blue Martini's closure, Strat's roller coaster and how you can cruise the Strip for free in a robotaxi. Episode Guide 0:00 A new winning slot playing strategy 0:34 Bachelor Party gone wrong at Bellagio - Banned for life? 1:59 Great videos on saving on Vegas rooms, shows, food and more 3:09 Goodbye golf - Huge new development coming to Downtown Vegas 4:55 Nevada gaming operator files bankruptcy 6:41 The most painful hand of blackjack 7:55 $.99 over the top garlic rolls in Vegas 9:14 The IRS handpay threshold may have changed after all 11:32 Another example of Vegas fees and misleading bills 13:31 Cool history of the original Vegas High Roller 15:10 Strat’s early problems and why High Roller went away 17:10 Blue Martini moving - New 3 story Strip flagship? 18:52 Amex announces new “Sidecar” lounge concept for LAS 20:31 Cruise the Strip in a free robotax Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Caesars Entertainment launched their long rumored premium credit card offering. The new Caesars Prestige Visa comes with a ton of perks and ways to spend towards status, but with a $149 annual fee will it be worth getting? What other benefits are they including? In other news this was the week of Vegas misinformation. Two false stories spread across the internet including one that mentioned UNO table games and another that discussed the handpay threshold. We'll let you know what is true and what isn't plus what other board games will be coming to casinos. We also discuss: Cosmo's camera mystery, M Resort's renovations, free pools in Vegas and the new $8B property from Las Vegas Sands. Episode Guide 0:00 Relaxing in Caesars bathtub 0:33 The week of Vegas misinformation - Uno casino games? 1:50 Several Mattel board games coming to casinos 3:35 Which pools are free to the public in Las Vegas? 4:58 The Hangover Experience coming to Vegas? 7:07 Did the slot handpay threshold change? 8:46 Cosmo’s mysterious mound of cameras 10:08 Circus Circus tram installation 1981 10:48 Las Vegas Sands $8B new property 13:37 Vegas is the best city in the US for recreation 14:44 Update on South Strip Cosmo clone 16:07 M Resort completes casino renovations 18:51 Caesars launches new premium credit card 20:40 How generous is Caesars new credit card? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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 http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!