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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 Durango revealed some of their plans to Clark County for their 3rd phase expansion project. While the 2nd phase is wrapping up later this year, the much larger 3rd phase will include a movie theater, bowling alley and a ton more. Is Durango finally turning into a prototypical locals casino & will these expansions help or hurt the product? In other news Boring Company has finally closed on the land for their Vegas Loop airport station. Where will it be? We also discuss: Fontainebleau's Michelin Key, the most phallic house in Vegas, MGM's big casino sale, 1 million Oz tickets sold, When We Were Young and how Southwest is finally bringing international flights to Las Vegas! Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas Strip monk healing 0:23 When We Were Young brought Vegas crowds 1:00 Fontainebleau gets 1 Michelin Key 1:52 How does a hotel earn a Michelin Key? 3:33 Wizard of Oz - 1 million tickets sold 4:30 Is Ozempic killing Las Vegas? 6:18 The most unique shaped house in Vegas? 7:41 Follow up on Desperado’s rumored purchase 9:36 Southwest’s big international expansion from Vegas 11:36 Boring Company’s airport station land deal 13:08 $1 million jackpot winner at Sunset Station 14:09 MGM sells Northfield Park racino for big profit 16:05 Durango’s big expansion is finally on the horizon 17:17 How Durango is evolving into a traditional locals casino (movies, bowling, etc.) 19:11 Vegas locals casinos and parking garages   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 Bally's and the A's revealed some more information about their combined property on the former Tropicana site. The A's sent out a survey detailing possible ticket prices for their inaugural season. Will they charge seat license fees? We also learned about the 4 phase timeline for Bally's project on the stadium site. When will it all be finished and what will they build first? In other news Caesars Palace recently had a big mistake where they were selling villas for the price of a regular room. What are they doing to make it right? We also discuss: the Sphere of Fear, Banana Ball's return, pedestrian bridge screens, Cosmo's private gaming area, Rio's new non smoking slots, Nine Fine Irishmen's new patio, what we learned from the Global Gaming Expo and how Venetian's long abandoned crane started moving again. Episode Guide 0:00 Frankensphere & Sphere of Fear 0:40 Rio’s new non smoking slot area 1:41 The huge desire for Rio to bring back their buffet 3:30 Inside Cosmo’s private gaming salon 4:47 Vegas pedestrian bridge screens are now live 5:40 Venetian’s long abandoned crane comes to life! 7:50 Banana Ball is returning to Las Vegas 9:30 A’s possible ticket prices revealed & PSLs? 11:30 Bally’s Las Vegas 4 phase timeline revealed & more property details 14:21 Oyo rumor battle continues 15:54 Nine Fine Irishmen’s patio & $5-$7 specials 16:55 Caesars Palace insane mistake rate - Villas for $37? 19:01 Takeaways from the Global Gaming Expo 20:11 Not a lot new in the slot arena for 2025? 21:18 Graphics are getting better & machines taller 23:24 ETG revolution coming soon?   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 Retro Escapes a massive "decades themed" park was announced for Las Vegas. While this new Vegas theme park project does not have land or solid investment, it has an experienced design team, tons of concept art and a dream. Is this project going to make it to the finish line or is just another Vegas "dream project" that will never happen? In other news the Las Vegas Aces have won their 3rd championship in four years. At the same time UNLV is already bowl eligible starting the season 6-0. This comes at a time when concession prices at Vegas sports venues are going down! We also discuss: a $5K ghost hunting casino competition, the best hotels in Vegas, an update on the Guitar Tower, No Doubt coming to the Sphere and why Golden Gate's open bar promotion is proving to be very popular. Episode Guide 0:00 Flooding again in Vegas 0:25 Best hotels in Las Vegas according to CNT 2:35 Cheaper food/drink prices at Vegas sports venues 4:17 UNLV’s incredible season so far - Bowl eligible already! 5:48 Alien Conference coming to Pahrump 7:25 $5K ghost hunting giveaway at El Cortez 9:03 Golden Gate’s open bar & free play plus juicy rumor 11:10 Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions once again 13:00 Guitar Tower Update - This thing is HUGE 14:29 The views from Hard Rock’s guitar tower 15:19 Retro Escapes - A new Vegas theme park? 17:21 Is Retro Escapes a project that could actually be built? 18:35 Sphere lands No Doubt 20:40 Has the Vegas Sphere finally hit its stride?   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 Fontainebleau Las Vegas continued with their efforts to attract more guests by going all-in on locals. Previously they revamped their rewards program and added other kickers like slot tournaments, but now they have added a ton more. Locals can get free parking, 20% off food, $125 rooms and more. But is the free parking love spreading to other guests as well? In other news Caesars giant new stripside club is progressing, but does it change the feel of the property? We also discuss: the great Guy Fieri tequila heist, fall room rates, MGM's downgrade of Cosmo's signature drink, saving the Desperado roller coaster, Universal on Groupon and why White Whale sounds like a cool bar, but we don't know what it will look like. Episode Guide 0:00 Guy Fieri’s tequila tragedy 0:32 Room rates down? Analyst breaks down fall Vegas recovery 2:34 Construction update on Caesars’ new stripside day club 4:00 What will happen to Caesars rotunda? 4:49 Green Valley Grocery sold - Local success story? 6:27 White Whale opening soon - Downtown Cocktail Room replacement 8:23 Las Vegas bedbug problem? 11:11 Universal Horror Unleashed on Groupon 12:48 Mob Museum and Slotzilla combo ticket 13:53 Saving the world famous Desperado roller coaster? 16:07 MGM downgrades Cosmo’s signature drink 18:09 Fontainebleau goes all-in on locals 20:21 $125 per night and free parking - Is Fontainebleau doing enough? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at 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 Bellagio's long anticipated yacht arrived on the famous lagoon outside of the casino. While the $3 million vessel is quite fancy and nice, some argue that it isn't a yacht. Who exactly is this new ride for and is it a good investment at a time where some of MGM's properties are struggling? And what is it like to captain such a vessel? In other news October room rates are still looking soft, so is the fall recovery happening or are we still in for more pain? We also discuss: $3 craps at Rio, a big executive shakeup rumor, Bellagio's new yacht, cost overruns for the Brightline train, Paul Mccartney, Taylor Swift's door and another $20 AYCE brunch special. Episode Guide 0:00 Paul McCartney visits Vegas 0:29 Taylor Swift’s Vegas orange door 1:24 Brightline train’s cost skyrockets 3:48 Guy Fieri $20 brunch spread further 4:57 Tunnel of Terror coming to Vegas 6:00 Whiskey Pete’s Ghost Tours 8:00 Rio’s $3 craps & stadium baccarat 9:59 Bellagio’s “yacht” has finally arrived 11:48 Katz’ deli coming to Vegas…sort of 13:34 Neon City Festival lineup announced 14:42 What is happening with Plaza fireworks? 17:07 Rumor - Is Jonathan Jossel leaving Plaza for Fontainebleau? 18:30 Do Vegas casinos need more “faces of their brand”? 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 Vegas visitor numbers for August, 2025 were released and they continue to tell a story of a struggling industry. While visitors and rates were down by a noticeable amount, there was a bright spot with gaming revenue increasing once again. What is causing this disconnect and how can Vegas defeat the struggling narrative. In other #news the Las Vegas police took delivery of their first cybertruck, but it comes with some other concerns. We also discuss: October 1 anniversary, restored Dunes sign lit, a crazy parlay loss, Excalibur's tiki bar, Atomic Golf's expanded all-inclusive deal, Reno's cool new stadium and why Desert Kingdom may be the coolest Vegas project that was never built. Episode Guide 0:00 The guy and the gal in a casino 0:32 The polarizing Bally’s/A’s concept art 3:36 Vegas police cybertrucks arrive + privacy concerns? 5:31 October 1 anniversary & strange Mandalay Bay story 7:17 Desert Kingdom - Coolest Vegas project that never was? 9:13 The restored Dunes sign is lit at Neon Museum 9:47 Crazy parlay loss & ties in football contests 11:37 Atomic Golf all-inclusive deal expands 12:29 Pin Up Pizza $9.99 special 13:17 Medieval tiki bar coming to Excalibur 14:30 Grand Sierra’s $1B expansion & new arena 16:50 August, 2025 numbers - Less visitors more gaming revenue 18:27 Will Vegas ever defeat the “empty” narrative 19:40 Running Rich Grand Prix - Fun skill based driving slot 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 On this episode we cover Boyd's recent hack and whether or not they paid a ransom. We also dive into the controversy over the new casino Guiness World Record, say goodbye to Terry Fator, tell you how to score $40 tickets to Wynn Field Club and dive deep into the new Bally's Las Vegas concept including what may and may not ever be built. Episode Guide 0:00 How Cosmo handles broken windows 0:38 Bellagio’s yacht gets a debut date 1:57 Eastside Cannery rumor 3:28 Terry Fator is out at Strat/Vegas 5:37 Why Fator’s failure is a conundrum for other Vegas shows 6:15 Boyd Gaming hacked - Did they pay a ransom? 8:53 The big casino Guinness World Record kerfuffle 12:29 How to score $40 Wynn Field Club tickets 14:17 Bally’s Las Vegas concept revealed - What will they actually build? 16:33 How the Bally’s concept feels disconnected & vertical 18:17 A gaming company not building a casino? 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 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 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!