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Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s
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This week Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the culinary union continue their battle to setttle on a new contract. As the union continues to negotiate, the smaller casino is forced to say they are negotiating in bad faith. How will this end for the struggling property?
In other news big demolition is happening on the Las Vegas Strip as the Tropicana continues being torn down and a new potential Strip casino gets its land cleared as well. We also discuss Circus Circus layoffs, the new F1 arcade, how Vegas nightclubs trick you, Circa's all-in package and why Bazaar Meat may be closing at Sahara in the next few months.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Buying soap in a casino gift shop 0:56 F1 Arcade coming to Caesars Palace 2:28 Is Bazaar Meat at Sahara closing soon? 4:03 Tropicana demolition update - Big progress 4:40 Tropicana’s crazy sale - $25 to fill up your truck! 5:55 Cosmo clone update - Demolition almost complete 7:32 Circus Circus laying off front desk employees for kiosks 10:05 A big gaming battle in the Vegas tavern scene 12:28 MGM removes birthday free play in Vegas? 13:32 Harrah’s mystery box update 14:25 How Las Vegas clubs trick you 16:35 Circa brings back “All-In Summer” hotel package 17:53 Virgin’s Union struggles - Final offer made 18:55 How Virgin is in the middle of a huge transitionAbout the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s
You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast:
Spotify Apple PodcastsEpisode Description:
As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
This was a big week for entertainment in Las Vegas with EDC returning to town along with the debut of Dead and Company at the Sphere. Both events went off great bringing a lot of people, big prices and some cool visuals along the way.
In other news a new rumor has surfaced indicating MGM may be making cutbacks again. Other topics discussed include: the Neon Museum's new sign, WNBA Aces controversy, a new amusement park coming to Neonopolis, Bellagio's Picasso closing, a Harrah's mystery box and a new form of roulette.
Episode Guide:
0:00 A new form of roulette 0:48 Mini Disni is coming to Neonopolis 2:49 Bellagio’s most famous restaurant is closing 4:39 Downtown Henderson historic walking tour 5:57 Neon Museum lights up their Flamingo Ball 7:01 WNBA Aces Vegas sponsorship & investigation 9:40 Harrah’s Las Vegas mystery box 10:48 Crazy Mirage check-in line 12:01 Malfunction on $2.5M Wheel of Fortune jackpot 13:28 EDC recap & crazy prices again 14:59 Dead & Company debuts at the Sphere 16:24 More MGM cutbacks? 17:38 Are casinos being shortsighted with cutbacks?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Missing episodes?
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Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s
You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast:
Spotify Apple PodcastsEpisode Description:
As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
This week the big news from Las Vegas was the announced closure of Mirage as it transitions into Hard Rock Las Vegas. Mirage was originally slated to remain open during the transition, but now it is closing for 3 years. What is its legacy and what will we get when the property returns in 2027?
In other news Sahara is making some interesting upgrades to their garage that indicates paid parking may be coming even if they are denying it. We also discuss MGM's online gambling initiative, floods at MGM Grand, the Neon Museum Flamingo Ball, Evel Knievel's museum, a interesting F1 ticket gift, Sunset Station's awesome sports book and just how cool Vegas was in 1974.
Episode Guide:
0:00 A glimpse at 1974 Las Vegas 1:02 Sahara parking “upgrades” - Paid parking coming? 2:10 South Point finishes $6 million suite renovation 3:45 Evel Knievel Museum breaks ground in Las Vegas 5:20 Neon Museum’s Flamingo Ball & auction 7:28 MGM launching live dealer product for online casinos? 9:19 MGM Grand floods - A common problem? 10:49 F1 ticket promo - Score a cool exclusive jacket! 12:01 Sunset Station’s incredible new sports book 13:30 Mirage is closing forever in July 15:08 Why Hard Rock changed their mind on Mirage closure 16:45 Staying at Mirage on closing night & why it is a historic propertyAbout the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel
The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s
You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast:
Spotify Apple PodcastsEpisode Description:
As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
This week Virgin Hotels Las Vegas dominated the news when the Culinary Union announced a weekend strike that began this morning. At the same time we learned the casino operator since opening Mohegan Sun will be leaving the property by the end of the year. Virgin Hotels will move to a unified operation model bringing the casino in-house. Is this exactly what the struggling property needs?
In other news we now probably know who will be the next big act in the Sphere as the venue gets ready to host the NHL Draft. We also learned that Wrestlemania is coming to town and Fontainebleau scored a big musical name as well. We also discuss negative comments about Caesars, a crazy million dollar reward, an epic disaster at Circus Circus that has garnered international attention and how the crane atop the stalled Venetian tower has come to life.
Episode Guide:
0:00 All of the boats in Lake Mead 0:54 Circus Circus international coverage - Epic disaster? 2:54 The next big Sphere act announced…sort of 4:26 NHL Draft at Sphere tickets on sale now 5:24 Mirage sign damaged or being torn out? 6:06 Venetian’s stalled St. Regis Tower sees some crane activity! 7:25 Introducing 20 Minute Travel - our new sister show 8:15 Pinkbox expands to Boulder City & Pahrump 8:57 Wrestlemania coming to Las Vegas in 2025 10:21 Keith Urban’s unresidency at Fontainebleau 11:10 Negative sentiments about Caesars 11:50 Million dollar reward offered in gambler drugging case 13:29 Scott Sibella sentenced in casino financial crimes case 15:00 Culinary Union striking at Virgin Hotels 16:16 Mohegan Sun out - Big breakup at Virgin 17:20 How can Virgin improve the casino experience under unified operations?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
Episode Description:
As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
This week Caesars Rewards took away a perk from some of their higher status members without any notice or explanation. First they closed the lounges and now many Diamond Plus members are losing their free drinks. Why did Caesars suddenly devalue their program in this way and is it a bad look for the gaming giant?
In other news it was a busy weekend in Las Vegas with cooler temps, high winds and the last minute cancelation of one of the city's biggest music festivals. We also discuss the return of Lotus of Siam, what it is like as a VIP at Fontainebleau, Rio's burgers, saving a historic prospector, how to score $25 concert tickets in Vegas and Criss Angel's "garage sale" where you can buy old tricks!
Episode Guide:
0:00 Official sneaker cleaner of F-1 0:43 Busy weekend in Vegas - Insane airport lines 2:14 Windy weather & Lovers & Friends Festival cancelation 4:17 Long term Luxor leak 5:46 Unsafe street vendor meat - Big crackdown 7:38 Historic prospectors find new home at Pioneer Saloon 9:48 Live Nation Concert Week - $25 tickets for big Vegas acts 11:24 Lotus of Siam returning at original location 12:23 Rio’s food court burger looks great 13:04 Kyu (Fontainebleau) $125 tasting menu 13:58 Fontainebleau comp/VIP Review - Incredibly impressive? 15:23 Shortcut to get into Fontainebleau’s exclusive Poodle Room 17:28 Criss Angel’s “Garage Sale” 18:58 Caesars devalues big elite player perk 20:13 Is Caesars “attacking” members?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
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Ever since MGM purchased Cosmopolitan almost two years ago, people have been wondering when Identity would go away. We finally have the news of when Cosmo's very popular loyalty program will be ending and when the property will be fully integrated into MGM Rewards. Just in time for a new connection to Bellagio that is to be announced soon.
In other news Venetian Las Vegas shared what their new rooms look like as they are embarking on their 25th anniversary celebration. We also discuss what Trop looks like today, amazing Vegas rooftop views, why MGM/Marriott is going well, how UNLV is looking to make $1 billion off of their land and how you can win a Cybertruck at Circa.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Amazing Vegas “rooftop” views 0:56 Formula 1 Vegas construction starting again! 2:02 Fontainebleau’s rooftop nightclub at Formula 1 3:30 MGM earnings takeaways - Marriott partnership success 5:21 New Bellagio/Cosmo connector bridge coming Strip side 6:38 Circa’s creative 2020 Grad Splash 7:39 Derek Stevens giving away a Circa Cybertruck 8:38 Tropicana demo update - Bye bye entry 9:38 Venetian’s $1.5 billion renovation & new rooms 11:10 Venetian’s 25th anniversary celebration & giveaway 12:40 Dave & Busters introducing real gambling at arcades 14:39 UNLV’s proposed $1+ billion land lease 16:01 Cosmo finally joining MGM Rewards 17:20 What this means for MGM Rewards membersAbout the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
Episode Description:
As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
Wet N Wild closed its doors 20 years ago to be replaced by a casino, but that project never came. All Net Arena tried to build on the site for a decade, but that recently fell through as well. Now a new developer is taking over planning an arena and the tallest building in Las Vegas. Will this ever get built?
In other news the March, 2024 visitor stats are in and there are some negatives, especially for Downtown Las Vegas. We also discuss $100 Circus Circus parking, credit card skimmers, Strat's birthday, a juicy Wynn rumor and how you can be a mermaid on your next trip to Las Vegas.Episode Guide:
0:00 Kenny G’s impromptu casino concert 0:54 Sick New World Music Festival & Circus Circus $100 parking 2:32 Cinco de Mayo on Fremont Street 4:13 The Silverton Mermaids and Mermaid School 6:29 Credit card skimmers in Vegas - Is it a problem? 8:18 Rumor - Blackstone to buy Elaine Wynn’s shares in Wynn Resorts? 9:29 Wynn and Strat celebrate their birthdays 11:25 LVCVA March stats - Big declines in room rates 12:40 Downtown Las Vegas may be struggling 14:07 Tallest Vegas casino and NBA Arena proposed - Deja vu? 16:21 Will this new casino/arena ever get built?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
Episode Description:
As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released numbers from March, 2024 which show a decline in some Vegas numbers. Is this a big deal or is just inevitable given the record numbers in recent years and how will the new non-compete rules change the game for Vegas casinos?
In other news we discuss the timeline for Tropicana's implosion now that permits have been filed. Other topics discussed include: Paris Versailles Tower construction, inside Papi Steak, paying parking tickets with school supplies, more on the Brightline train, Excalibur's flexible faucets and the Golden Knights starting strong in the playoffs.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Excalibur’s innovative new “flexible faucets” 0:44 FTC’s new rules on non-competes - What will happen in Vegas? 3:01 Golden Knights starting strong in the NHL Playoffs 4:05 Rio’s President stepping away amid huge transition 5:52 Paris Versailles Tower update - Balconies & bridge coming 7:21 Following up on Brightline West high speed train 9:06 Paying Vegas parking tickets with school supplies? 10:36 A closer look at Papi Steak 12:36 Tropicana implosion timeline & new fence 13:58 March gaming numbers - Overall decline 15:33 Downtown Las Vegas struggling?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
Episode Description:
As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
Wynn Las Vegas has long been the leader of the luxury hotel space in Las Vegas and their employees are in high demand. This week we learned the property's President will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Why is he leaving and what will this mean for the future of Wynn & Encore.
In other news Phish debuted their four unique shows at the Sphere with tons of incredible visuals and great reviews. But why aren't we seeing more acts sign on? We also discuss the groundbreaking for Brightline, the most instagrammed Vegas casinos, glass falling from the sky, a glitch at Paris, a new arena name, Mohegan Sun's player's club and comps + the opening of Pop Golf.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Insane Paris Las Vegas check-in line 0:53 Phish at the Sphere - A successful run 2:10 Why isn’t Sphere attracting more acts? 3:40 Brightline high speed train breaks ground 6:54 Glass falling from the sky in Vegas 8:10 Most Instagrammed Vegas casinos 10:26 Virgin’s Upside Down Tea Party 11:50 Updating on Mohegan Sun/Virgin comp offers & players club 13:07 Primarily Prime Rib - Still a tremendous value 14:41 Henderson’s New Arena gets a new name 15:41 The Cliff at GVR - New outdoor mall 17:02 Pop Stroke Golf opens at Town Square 18:47 Wynn Las Vegas President leaving - No drama?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
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Las Vegas is known for its dining and drinking, but Plaza is hoping to bundle it all together with their new all-inclusive package. You'll get bottomless drinks, waived resort fees, meals and bingo, but is this a good deal. Plaza also announced weekly fireworks this Summer making Downtown Las Vegas the place to be.
In other news the Las Vegas Aviators launched a new team name for a single game and sold record levels of merch. We also discuss an entertaining club lawsuit, how an Australian casino's glitch cost them millions, all of the banned items at Sahara's pool, Boring's biggest Vegas Loop expansion yet and how the "Times Square of Las Vegas" is getting upgraded screens and more light pollution!
Episode Guide:
0:00 Sahara’s insane pool “banned items” list 1:05 “Times Square” of Las Vegas getting better 3:20 Boring Company breaks ground on biggest Vegas Loop tunnel yet 5:25 Aviators turn into the Las Vegas Gamblers & sell tons of merch 6:46 Crazy entertainment lawsuit in Vegas - Stealing names? 8:15 Omega Mart laying off employees - Trouble at Area15? 10:32 Australian casinos pays out millions of extra dollars due to glitch 12:30 New street vendor laws passed in Las Vegas 14:40 Circa’s Pro Football draft party - Insane prices? 15:35 Plaza launches all-inclusive package - First in Vegas? 17:08 Downtown Las Vegas weekly fireworks this SummerAbout the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
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As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
Bellagio's trees have been in the new more than they would have liked over the past year due to the F1 construction and the cutting down of old trees on the Strip. Unfortunately the replacement trees are now dying which is making Bellagio scramble to replace them....again.
In other news the monorail shut down due to damage from Boring Company's construction on Vegas Loop. What exactly is the future of Vegas public transportation and why is it all busses? We also discuss free Chicken Ranch tours, Fontainebleau's pizza, looking for the best bagels in Vegas, Wynn's golf course, another Vegas casino expansion, Blue Man's poo donuts & which Covid closed casino will remain shuttered until further notice.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Drone flyover of Wynn Las Vegas golf course 1:14 Bellagio’s new trees are dying 2:49 Charging for water on the Strip? 4:47 Ellis Island is expanding again 6:20 Miami Slice at Fontainebleau - As good as people say? 7:51 Abel’s Bagels - The best bagel in Las Vegas? 8:55 Blue Man Group & Pinkbox launch exclusive donuts 10:52 Eastside Cannery to remain closed 13:05 Chicken Ranch providing “no obligation” free tours 14:01 Westgate has another themed suite - “I Do” has arrived 15:28 No trains for you! - The future of Vegas mass transit 16:45 Boring Company damages Vegas monorail beams 17:21 The crazy Las Vegas airport elevated roadway proposal - What happened?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
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As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories
This week news broke about the Mirage's transition to Hard Rock which will be starting soon. As part of the construction we will be losing Beatles Love forever in July, but will the property stay open during the transition? We also got a look at the model for the Guitar Tower and not only is it huge, but it will definitely become a landmark of the Las Vegas skyline.
In other Vegas news controversy swirled this week over the future of the monorail. Will it be decommissioned soon and if not how much longer does the struggling transit system have? We also discuss Rosa Mexicano's pink food, how slot tickets are expiring sooner, Tropicana's pending implosion, how the Neon Museum gained a newly restored gem, a temporary casino coming to Moulin Rouge and where Babyface is bringing his Las Vegas residency.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Paris Las Vegas Photoshop skillz 0:48 Las Vegas Monorail controversy - Is it going away? 2:09 Vegas monorail’s interesting ties to Walt Disney World 4:00 Tropicana is set for implosion, but asbestos is a challenge 5:10 Neon Museum restores & lights Tropicana sign 6:01 Slot ticket vouchers expiring faster than ever 8:19 Rosa Mexicano at Mirage Mile - Pink themed Mexican food 9:05 Saving on Vegas restaurants with InKind app 10:15 Babyface announces Vegas “residency” at Palms 11:21 Temporary casino opening at Moulin Rouge site 13:05 Beatles Love closing at The Mirage as Hard Rock conversion begins 14:40 Hard Rock Las Vegas model - Guitar Tower is huge! 15:41 How the Guitar Tower will change the Las Vegas Strip experience 16:41 What to expect with Hard Rock’s Guitar Tower light showAbout the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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This week Wynn Las Vegas opened up a status match that is fairly generous and can score you free credits along with some perks as well. You can also potentially take your new status to Fontainebleau for even more credits and even MGM or Hard Rock to stretch it even further. Status match fun in Vegas!
In other news the public funding for the A's stadium could be at risk just as they ink a deal to play in Sacramento until their new stadium is finished. We also discuss a quirky new Vegas social club, a proposed Jewish themed hotel, why NoMad Las Vegas is going away, Duran Duran's Vegas concert, Miracle Mile's food hall & how the WNBA Aces & women's basketball are having quite a moment.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Furries invade Las Vegas 0:56 The “Sacramento” Athletics? 2:25 Is the public funding for the A’s stadium at risk? 3:16 Duran Duran announces last minute Vegas concert 4:22 Kind David Jewish themed hotel proposed in an interesting spot 6:16 Doberman Social club - Crazy membership questions 8:09 NoMad Las Vegas is going away 9:49 Lost Spirits Distillery closing at Area 15 11:14 WNBA Aces & Women’s Basketball having a moment! 12:47 Construction update on Miracle Mile’s new food hall 14:09 Fontainebleau changes points earnings in their Rewards program 16:16 Wynn’s new status match is really good 16:56 Taking Wynn status & matching at other Vegas properties 18:13 What you get at Fontainebleau with Gold status - Cheaper stays?About the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas
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This week Tropicana closed its doors for good, but the property was open for nearly 67 years and featured many phases of its existence. From a fancy place for the affluent to play to being one of the first corporate owned casinos, the history is vast. What is Trop's lasting legacy and what should we remember about this historic property plus what should we choose to forget.
In other news a new hack for hotel locks has been exposed and thousands of hotels are not protected. Should you take matters into your own hands? We also discuss high tea Vegas style, a crazy gambling mistake, Antique Roadshow and Pawn Stars, what Peter Luger's massive dry aging room looks like plus which bathrooms in Las Vegas are worth going out of your way for.
Episode Guide:
0:00 The curse of gambling on social media 2:01 A retrospective on Tropicana - The mob, Fontainebleau ties & corporate ownership 3:39 The Island of Las Vegas 4:35 Crazy proposed Tropicana redevelopment projects - 8,000 hotel rooms!? 7:21 Inside Peter Luger’s insane steak dry age room 8:15 How expensive it is to live comfortably in Las Vegas now 10:04 High tea Vegas style! 11:26 Antique Roadshow is coming to Las Vegas 12:50 Wild - How hackers can get into your hotel room 15:11 How to protect your hotel room & valuables 16:33 Top 10 restrooms in Las Vegas 17:22 High limit restrooms - A good Vegas hack? 18:17 Top 3 bathrooms in Vegas - Unique & worth a visitAbout the Show:
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 [email protected].
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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Tropicana is closing its doors today, but a few interesting stories came out about its final days. From slots being closed early to the entire property being blocked off, Bally's definitely just wanted the doors to shut. We also learned about the liquidation firesale where you could own a piece of Trop and how long term employees are getting compensated.
In other news Harrah's is readying their brand new valet entrance and it is an upgrade. We also discuss what it is like to accept every Vegas upcharge, the Top Gun Experience, some big jackpots that were hit recently, whether cashless gaming is evil, how the Aviators beats the A's again and why it is still so season in Las Vegas.
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0:00 Excalibur’s “big daddy” invades hotel room 1:05 Tropicana closes it doors but it started closing much earlier 2:21 Timeline for Trop’s demolition and possible implosion 3:54 Trop’s liquidation fire sale - Is it worth it? 5:40 A couple of huge Vegas jackpots - 20,000X! 6:45 Is cashless gaming a bad thing - Easy big money downloads 8:22 Snow season in Las Vegas. In April? 10:09 Harrah’s new valet entrance 11:25 AAA Aviators outdraw the MLB Athletics 12:28 Crazy Vegas Golden Knights outcome 13:18 Update on Fontainebleau offer & Founderscard Caesars Diamond 15:05 The Top Gun Experience - Is it worth $2K? 16:33 Upgrading Las Vegas - What happens when you say yes to every upcharge 18:08 How spending money gives you a different Vegas experienceAbout the Show:
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Clark County recently did a debrief of the Formula 1 race including many of the lessons learned and pain points from the race. The report included a number of eye opening insights including big dangers on pedestrian bridges and buildings going up without permits. What will they do differently in 2024?
In other news Founderscard had some good news this week with the return of Caesars Diamond status for members. We also discuss some of the cool hikes when you get outside of Vegas, UNLV Men's Basketball and their huge record, the renaissance in Downtown Las Vegas & how you can score a new deal for staying at Fontainebleau.
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0:00 Cacti thievery in Las Vegas 1:09 Founderscard & Caesars makeup - Diamond benefit returns 3:23 The quirkiness of Main Street Station 5:36 Getting outside of Vegas - The most dangerous hike in America? 7:04 Southern Utah is full of amazing scenery & national parks 7:59 Finally some good Tropicana news! 8:53 Huge demand for “vintage” Vegas 9:44 UNLV’s 3 point streak record & end of season 11:16 Fontainebleau’s new stay offer including $125 credit 12:48 Big changes in Neonopolis - Dick becomes Harry 14:17 The Renaissance of Downtown Las Vegas 15:28 Esther’s Kitchen opens up at new bigger location 15:57 Clark County takeaways from F1 - Eye opening issues 17:57 Looking ahead - How they will make F1 work better for Las VegasAbout the Show:
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!
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Recently the Las Vegas Convention & Visitor's Authority released their visitor profile for 2023 that dives deep into who is coming to town. Through a series of surveys they gather all sorts of data including who is visiting, how much they are spending and what they are doing in town. The trends over time are interesting and we share the most profound ones.
In other news Atomic Golf has finally opened its doors at the Strat and it looks great. We also discuss Gold Coast's new rooms, Circa Sports expanding again, the best bagels in Las Vegas, the return of Glitter Gulch, Oyo's pretty new paint and vintage 3D printed Vegas signs you definitely have to see.
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0:00 Amazing 3D printed vintage Vegas signs 1:08 Oyo’s pool gets a cool fresh paint job 2:22 Pahrump as a budget alternative to Vegas? 3:51 Atomic Golf finally opens at Strat 6:02 Food Roundup - Volcano combo pizza 6:48 Abel’s Bagels - Best bagel in Vegas? 7:18 Panino for amazing Italian Sandwiches 7:47 Glitter Gulch returning to Downtown Las Vegas 8:57 Gold Coast announces major hotel room renovations 10:08 Circa Sports expands again - Silverton’s new book now open 11:37 The sports book boom in Vegas 12:41 Focus on sports betting and problem gambling in the wake of March Madness 13:50 2023 Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study - Are people satisfied? 15:22 Who is visiting Las Vegas - Interesting demographics 17:00 How many Vegas visitors came for Sports & how much they spent 17:45 Downtown Las Vegas - How visitors view it & how many go 19:00 Vegas visitor gaming stats - More people gambling & bigger budgets 20:46 Family travel in Vegas - Making a comeback?About the Show:
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!
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This week we learned more about how Tropicana will close as their owner Bally's faces both funding problems and a plan to take them private. With the property closing on April 2, the big question is whether or not it will be imploded. Bally's is fleecing the Tropicana and running her into the ground, but will they actually be able to build a replacement and if not Bally's then who would take over the project?
In other news the Suncoast has announced a massive renovation that will touch almost every area of the property. We also discuss Lady Gaga's new show dates, who will perform next at the Sphere, Pirate Fest coming to town and how Mark Wahlberg is one step closer to his vision of Hollywood 2.0. Shawn also provides an update on his Rio lock situation and how the property handled it.
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0:00 Pirate Fest returns to Las Vegas 0:53 Vegas Hollywood 2.0 becoming a reality? 2:44 The Sphere’s next act is an old favorite 4:14 Lady Gaga extends Jazz & Piano residency at Park MGM 5:59 March Madness in Vegas - Crazy prices at Circa? 7:35 Suncoast announces a massive renovation - Looks familiar? 9:07 Update on Rio lock & security situation 11:16 Rio’s great customer service & pool update 11:51 Tropicana closing need to knows 12:38 Does Bally’s have enough money to redevelop Tropicana site? 14:10 Could another casino operator replace Bally’s on the A’s stadium project 15:59 Will the Tropicana be imploded?About the Show:
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!
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This week Wynn and Fontainebleau continued their ongoing battle over employees with yet another lawsuit. This time Fontainebleau is countersuing Wynn over treatment of employees and alleged threats. This thing is getting messy including the release of unflattering text messages and very strong language.
In other news Rio Las Vegas is moving forward with even more construction with the entire middle of the casino now behind construction walls. Unfortunately there is a huge issue with room security, but what do they need to do to fix it. We also discuss the Bruno Mars "debt" drama, how to score Raiders gear at 70% off, Mandalay Bay's secret Penthouse lounge and when Margaritaville is leaving the Las Vegas Strip.
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0:00 Concert at Red Rock - Nature ruined? 0:48 Rio’s big security issue - Is this acceptable? 3:09 Rio construction update - Middle of the casino completely behind walls 4:42 Rio Wine Cellar & Tavern opening dates 5:28 Our European adventures & schedule update 6:52 Margaritaville inside Flamingo closing after 20+ years 9:18 Bruno Mars in debt to MGM….or not?! 11:24 Man allegedly steals over $100K in copper piping from Fontainebleau 12:33 A look inside Mandalay Bay’s Penthouse Lounge 13:55 How to score Raiders, Aces & UNLV gear at up to 70% off 14:57 Update on Wynn vs. Fontainebleau lawsuit 15:46 Crazy text exchange between Wynn CEO & Fontainebleau Owner 16:57 What Fontainebleau alleges in their countersuit 18:48 How does Wynn’s stance towards employees affect morale?About the Show:
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!
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This week a large casino software maker has rolled out a new product that is designed to rightsize your comps. Is big data the enemy of today's gambler? In other #news we discuss the death of Primm's Mall now that the last tenant is going away. We also discuss a service that lets you be a Vegas seatfiller, where you can still find "Old Vegas", whether slots are getting boring, why the Tuscany hotel and casino might surprise you plus how they rescue riders who get stuck on High Roller.
Episode Guide:
0:00 High Roller dramatic “rescue” 0:47 New casino software to take your comps 2:47 Houseseats seat filler service 5:58 Primm Mall is completely dead - Last tenant leaving? 7:57 Sad days on the casino floor? Are slots machines getting redudant? 10:31 Where old Vegas is still alive today 12:35 Why staying at Vegas’ oldest hotel means less sleep 13:53 A look at the Tuscany casino - Surprisingly nice?!About the Show:
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!
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