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This week a lot is going on as the city prepares for F1. The Neon City Festival has announced more acts for that weekend along with their stage schedule. We also saw a rumor that F1 might pull out after this year, but that likely isn't going to happen.
In other news a downtown Las Vegas institution The Cocktail Room is closing after 18 years. We also discuss the end of Cleopatra at Caesars Palace, Shawn's disappointing Hofbrauhaus experience, Silver Stamp Halloween, Sahara's new slot concept, button slapping art, where native Nevadans live, Swingers golf prices and pizza, F1's fake NYNY flag and how Vegas is now connected directly to Dublin.
Episode Guide:
0:00 F1's NYNY flag - Real or fake? 0:40 Swingers Golf opens Nov 8 - Crazy prices? 2:12 More famous pizza coming to the Strip 2:50 Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin to Vegas flight 4:22 Where do native Nevadans live? 5:38 Neon City Festival stage schedule & new acts 7:45 Is F1 thinking about canceling after second year? 8:42 Downtown Cocktail Room closing after 18 years 9:58 Slot button slapping art 11:30 Golden Nights collectible zamboni chicken bucket 12:40 Cleopatra’s Bar replacement construction update 13:45 Caesars Palace renovated high limit slots 15:05 Shawn’s recent Hobrauhaus experience 16:50 Silver Stamp Halloween style 18:45 Sahara’s poker room replacement - New slot concept?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].
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A lot has been happening in Las Vegas where it relates to hotel partnerships. This week Venetian dropped the news that they will be splitting ways with their long term partner IHG as part of the massive changes at the property. Who will be Venetian's next partner or will they choose to go it alone.
In other news F1 is providing fancy maps to ease construction woes. They also announced Boyz II Men as the highlight act of the race. We also discuss the Binion's flea market, the expansion of I-11, casino social media done right, MGM Grand's new high limit room, another closure at Sahara and what you think of Delano switching over to the W.
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0:00 Casino social media done right 0:42 Boyz II Men singing F1 National Anthem 1:42 F1 construction is ramping up - Where to avoid 2:50 I-11 expanding beginning this month 3:53 What happened to Binion’s flea market? 5:00 Diving into the comments on W & Delano 7:24 Westgate’s Day of the Dead suite 8:22 Sphere of Fear 9:39 Sahara’s Poker Room is closing - What will replace it? 12:08 A look at MGM Grand’s new High Limit Slots area 13:28 Venetian parts ways with IHG 15:35 Who could be Venetian’s next hotel partner? 16:45 Why is so much changing at Venetian all of a suddenAbout 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].
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This week MGM broke news that their beloved Delano hotel will be rebranded. Following their successful partnership with Marriott, Delano will become W Las Vegas. This is the second time W has been on the Strip, but will it be a good fit and when can we expect the changeover to occur?
In other news a rumor says that another Vegas area casino could be closing. How likely is it to be true? We also discuss: Venetian's new food hall, Oyo's paid parking, the abandoned Terrible's casino, renders of Ellis Island's expansion, Caesars cutting back more perks, Vegas Pizza Fest 2024 and how you can visit "Race World" in Vegas next month.
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0:00 Early 2000s Las Vegas Strip surprise 0:51 Venetian announces new Via Via “food hall” 2:56 “Race World” coming to Resorts World Las Vegas 5:13 Your comments on single zero roulette & new quad zero version 6:14 Is Caesars cutting back drink perks for some Diamond Plus members? 10:11 Westgate Vegas Loop station now open 11:45 Rumor - Whiskey Pete’s may be closing in Primm 14:10 Jean Update - Terrible’s demolition & packed “largest Chevron in the world” 16:40 Vegas Pizza Fest 2024 18:13 Oyo’s paid parking is here 19:38 Ellis Island expansion - New renders released 21:55 Goodbye Delano, Hello W Las Vegas 23:30 How MGM has fallen in love with Marriott 24:46 Do they need to update Delano’s rooms to match W brand?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 couple of planning documents revealed much of what we have been waiting for in regards to the Tropicana replacement. We now have renders and details of what the new Bally's Las Vegas will entail including how it will fit on that tiny piece of land along with an MLB ballpark. We'll cover the hotel towers, casino and everything else they are planning to build on the former site of the Tropicana.
In other news Tom Brady now owns 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders. Will this end up being big for the team? We also discuss offroading in Las Vegas, why Californians are richer than Nevadans, what Venetian's new rooms look like, Luxor's 31st birthday and how Tacos El Gordo may be a billion dollar taco shop.
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0:00 Luxor 31st birthday! 0:46 “0000” Roulette materializes 2:49 Vintage tower slot machine at MGM Grand 4:38 Slots-A-Fun correction - new mini bowling 5:01 Offroading in Vegas, Las Vegas wetlands & Jean Dry Lake Bed 7:16 Fontainebleau’s LIV nightclub is closing and expanding 8:29 Tom Brady buys part of Las Vegas Raiders 9:46 Davante Adams and full time Taco Bell in his house 11:10 High income Californians are a problem for Las Vegas 12:52 Inside Venetian’s renovated rooms - Mixed feelings? 14:41 Tacos El Gordo - Billion dollar taco shop? 16:08 Bally’s Las Vegas renders & planning documents revealed! 18:24 Bally’s Las Vegas doubles rooms & casino space from Tropicana 21:04 A deeper look at the Bally’s casino & hotel rooms 22:28 So many Vegas casino projects on the horizonAbout 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].
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Last week the entire gaming industry descended upon Las Vegas for the annual G2E conference. This conference has all of the latest in the gaming industry including a number of interesting trends. We'll go over what to expect with new slots machines, why the casinos are giving out less free play, how influencers are changing the gaming industry and why Buffalo has lost its spot at the top of the slop hierarchy.
In other news Tesla announced a new robovan which could be used in the Vegas Loop tunnels. Will this be the solution that Vegas needs? We also discuss more newness at Slots-A-Fun, bed bugs at four Vegas hotels, Big Mac Sphere, taking coins from fountains and what it was like doing the Venetian status match.
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0:00 Big Mac on the Vegas Sphere 0:40 The Northern Lights in Vegas…again 1:50 Venetian status match experience 3:05 Vegas Loop trespassing is a problem 4:30 Tesla announces robovan and robotaxi. Coming to Vegas Loop? 6:27 Collecting coins from Vegas fountains 7:43 Bed Bugs found at four Vegas hotels & Strat sued 10:00 Slots A Fun installing skeeball 11:27 Las Vegas Strip F1 light installation 12:12 G2E breakdown - Influencers everywhere 13:29 Slot machines are getting more and more complicated 14:33 Huff ’N Puff everywhere & Eagle ascends 15:37 Casinos losing $37B on free play each year? 16:46 G2E filming quirks & tight security 19:20 Dragon Train injunction - Machines being removed from casino floors 20:31 The most complicated slot at G2E 21:27 The Wall-E of slot machinesAbout 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].
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This week the Trop finally fell with a huge drone show, fireworks and a lot of dust. We'll briefly cover the event from many different angles and show you what it all looks like today. An incredible show, but what is next for this prized piece of land?
In other news Wynn is involved in yet another bombshell lawsuit. This time the question as to who is responsible for problem gamblers and their losses is at the center. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. We also discuss In-N-Out's second Strip location, Bazaar Meat moving, Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland, Sunset Station's new marquee and why Virgin has a DJ Slot booth.
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0:00 Virgin’s new DJ Slot booth 0:42 Criss Angel auditions 2:06 In-N-Out’s second Vegas Strip location 4:01 The loneliest slot machine in Vegas 5:32 Sunset Station’s new digital marquee 6:57 Discussion on advantage players & MGM removing comps 9:45 Shawn’s Trop memories on the news 11:22 Trop implosion angles, drone show & dust 13:25 What the Tropicana site looks like now 14:40 Fontainebleau’s Winter Wonderland 16:29 Bazaar Meat is moving 18:02 Venetian’s restaurant lineup is incredible 19:17 Another huge Wynn lawsuit 20:39 How responsible is the gaming industry for problem gamblers?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].
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This week the long awaited Venetian Status Match went live after much anticipation. We go over the details including which statuses match to Venetian and what you get. More importantly we discuss what you don't get and why this match is a bit of a disappointment and probably not worth going out of your way for.
In other news more info and a dedication happened for the October 1 memorial. It will be a stunning memorial when built. We also discuss the sudden closure of Bent Inn in Downtown Las Vegas. Other topics include: Della's Kitchen closing, Vegas Vicky's birthday, heavy construction on the Flamingo pool, more paid parking coming, Phil Ruffin driving up hotel prices and where to see the Tropicana implosion from.
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0:00 Vegas Vicky’s birthday! 0:36 October 1 anniversary and memorial dedication 2:19 Della’s Kitchen closing 3:28 Bent Inn controversy & abrupt closure in Downtown Las Vegas 4:39 Even more entertainers announced for Neon City Festival 5:55 More paid parking - Oyo to start charging soon 6:35 Oyo garage closed for Trop implosion plus where to see it from 8:45 Flamingo’s GO Pool under major construction 9:39 Clark County approves massive Harry Reid airport expansion 11:31 Tokyo drifting on Vegas streets 12:56 Phill Ruffin 2009 interview - Drive up hotel prices! 14:37 More landscape removal at New York New York? 16:25 Venetian’s disappointing status match 18:14 Should people go out of their way to match at Venetian?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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This week a few rumors floated around social media including that the A's are shopping their stadium again. This time rumors said they met with the Rio ownership, but that has been denied. Will they end up building their stadium on the Trop site now that they have played their final game in Oakland?
In other news a rumor also circulated about Circus Circus being sold and demolished to make way for a new megaresort. We discuss why we don't think this will happen and why we still need our old Circus Circus! We also discuss the new Station Casinos tavern, a proposed casino rule that could be bad, the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace, UNLV football rankings, Tao transforming and how to score a Criss Angel VIP experience.
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0:00 Lucky the Clown turns 48 0:49 Paying jackpots to trespassed gamblers - New rule? 2:53 Tao transforming into a roller skating rink 4:35 Criss Angel releases 2025 tickets & VIP experience 6:18 Update on Four Queens renovation and soundproof glass 7:22 MGM Sphere is coming….to Dubai 9:54 Bellagio’s renovated VIP check-in 10:30 Following up on Cosmo comments - Did MGM ruin it? 13:15 A’s end their run in Oakland - More Rio stadium rumors 14:10 Aces Playoffs and UNLV ranked in both polls 14:45 Station Casinos Seventy-Six first look & opening date 17:00 Inside the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace 18:32 Caesars Palace’s Hangover legacy 19:30 Circus Circus Rumor - Demolition coming? 21:07 Why Circus Circus probably isn’t going awayAbout 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 Shawn was hanging on the Strip utilizing a comp from Cosmo. Is Cosmo hanging on as the best of MGM and what was the experience like? Shawn also provides several construction updates from around town including Bottled Blonde, BLVD and the proposed new casino on Harmon and Las Vegas Boulevard.
In other news more info about Trop's implosion has come out including the use of 555 drones, but nowhere for people to watch from. Will people still come out in masses to see it fall? Other topics discussed include: the Taco Bell wedding chapel, G2E, Planet Hollywood's food hall, rain show and new center bar, Neon City Festival problems, UNLV's QB quits and where you can watch Weird Al in Vegas.
Episode Guide:
0:00 The Taco Bell wedding chapel 1:03 G2E is coming - New slots on the way 3:12 Paris Versailles update - Not working so well 5:00 Bottled Blonde, Bellagio F1 construction updates 6:44 More F1 2023 lawsuits incoming 8:09 UNLV’s football drama - Down a QB for not paying enough 10:53 Update on the new Tilmann Fertitta “Cosmo clone” 11:40 BLVD is inching closer to opening 13:30 Staying at Cosmo - Studio Suite with Terrace 15:40 Allegiant Stadium hosting 2025 Gold Cup match 16:48 Weird Al “residency” at Venetian 17:49 Neon City Festival drops big headliner after controversy 18:33 Miracle Mile food hall update & new rain show 19:51 Planet Hollywood’s Glass Bar 20:25 Trop implosion - 555 drones & no public viewing!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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This week the Raiders hosted their home opener against the Carolina Panthers and lost. It created trouble in the locker room and isn't a good sign for the season to come. Speaking of trouble, the proposed $10B NBA arena project may be scrambling for land, be on hold or even worse. Where is the best site for an NBA arena?
In other news the Eagles debuted at the Sphere with more incredible visuals and a sold out crowd. We also discuss Coldplay karaoke, the drama behind Ocean One briefly closing, Neon City Festival headliners, pachinko, Cybertrucks in the Vegas loop and where you can buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables.
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0:00 Coldplay Vegas karaoke 0:46 Paris Versailles Tower connector is now open 2:30 Trouble with the Raiders 3:43 Las Vegas Strip & Fremont aerial from 1988 5:40 The Eagles debut at the Sphere 7:07 Where to buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables 8:44 Oyo is growing with huge acquisition 10:02 Ocean One closed for past due rent….then open again 11:45 Follow up on where to play Vegas Pachinko 13:12 Neon City Festival names headliners 15:03 Cybertrucks coming to the Vegas Loop 16:48 NBA Arena drama - One project may be moving 18:11 What is the favored Vegas arena project 19:20 A potential third Vegas arena project with the UFCAbout 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 there was a number of interesting discussions around the gaming industry as the Safe Bet Act seeks to regulate sports betting on a national level. Will it pass and what is it trying to do to reign in this somewhat new industry? We also discuss the prevalence of slot influencers and how they have changed the gaming industry as well.
In other news Mr. Beast is involved in a lawsuit about his Beast Games filming in Las Vegas. We also discuss a Cybertruck light show on the Strip, Silver Strike coins in Downtown, dancing solo on Fremont Street, the possible sale of Downtown Grand and why we liked the UFC Noche event despite what some might have thought.
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0:00 Dancing solo on Fremont Street 0:45 The explosion of YouTube slot channels 2:04 Do slot channels make people gamble more? 3:23 Will we see more regulations around slot influencers? 4:42 Cybertruck light show on the Strip 5:29 Bellagio’s Fall Conservatory display 7:33 Following up on Noche UFC comments 8:51 Beast Games Vegas lawsuit 11:12 Downtown Grand sold? 13:23 Silver Strike coins in Downtown Las Vegas 15:30 Safe Bet Act - Threat to sports betting industry? 16:47 Does the government need to protect sports betting consumers from AI? 18:38 Does the sports betting industry need more regulation and protections?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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This week Noche UFC took over the Vegas Sphere with incredible visuals and more as it was the first sports event held in the venue. While it wasn't without controversy, the event seemed like a success and the visuals were so good that you have to see them!
In other news Caesars is moving in a new General Manager for three of their Vegas properties. We also discuss the beginning of F1 construction, the A's stadium meeting, Virgin's union struggles, USA Today's 10Best casinos, Rebel Football being nationally ranked, Aces killing it again and how you can save money on your next stay at Wynn Las Vegas.
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0:00 Forum Shops “creepy heads” 0:48 Bellagio removing trees, more construction for F1 beginning 2:28 Has F1 delivered on their shorter construction timeline? 3:09 New Amex Offer for Wynn Las Vegas 4:49 A’s meet with contractors and provide update on stadium project 6:03 Keeping it real - Is this project actually going to happen? 7:12 USA Today’s 10Best Casino Hotels in the world - Huge shocks 9:27 New GM for Horseshoe/Paris/Planet Hollywood 10:42 One General Manager for three Vegas megaproperties? 11:39 A look at Buffalo Bill’s reopened buffet 13:42 Virgin Hotels still has Culinary Union drama 15:45 Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA scoring record 16:34 UNLV Rebels Football is nationally ranked! 18:22 Noche UFC quirks & complaints 19:48 The Noche UFC visuals were impressive 20:50 Will there be another UFC event at the Sphere?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].
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This week Wynn Las Vegas agreed to pay $130 million to settle an investigation that dates back a decade. The company won't be prosecuted for alleged illegal activities, however it is costing them a ton of money. Is Vegas gambling as "clean" as we had previously thought?
In other news a Venetian status match may be coming in October. Find out why you should participate. We also discuss the new EDC Hotel, Rio's phase 2 renovations, why Oyo's elevators don't work, the Debbie Reynolds sign coming to the Neon Museum, an update on the Paris Versailles Tower and what Brightline's new trains will look like when built.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Paris Versailles Tower exterior update
0:42 Venetian status match coming?
3:07 EFX Master James Earl Jones passes away
4:36 Virgin steals EDC from Resorts World
6:37 Mark Walhberg’s new Vegas restaurant
8:09 Oyo’s hotels don’t work!
9:12 High floors in Vegas hotels can be tedious
10:19 Debbie Reynolds sign coming to Neon Museum
11:37 Brightline’s new train renders & another obstacle tackled
13:16 Transfers between Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards now live
14:38 Rio’s Phase 1 renovations almost complete
17:01 Wynn’s $130M payment to avoid prosecution
18:11 Is Nevada gaming not quite as clean as we had thought?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].
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This week a lot was going on as the NFL season began and Circa Survivor hit a record. Unfortunately 40% of people were eliminated, but the prize pool is bigger than ever. Speaking of sports, Noche UFC is coming up and they have reportedly spent $20 million on the visuals. Will it bring live sports to a new level?
In other news the Boring Company has broken through on their biggest Vegas tunnel yet and their pace is picking up. But when will it ever open? We also discuss a huge video poker error, the Cosmo crystal cleaners, Bazaar Mar & how to save, behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls and a look inside of Westgate's super unique and scary Halloween suite.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Cosmo crystal cleaners 0:31 Video Poker error - Does the casino pay? 2:35 3D billboard coming to the Venetian? 3:30 The “other” Las Vegas Oyo 4:51 Rio’s Mexican Independence Day giveaway 5:31 Noche UFC Costs - Gamechanger for live sports? 7:57 Palms names new General Manager with familiar ties 9:46 NFL season begins & record numbers for Circa Survivor 11:21 A look at Bazaar Mar & how to score discounts on the new Jose Andres restaurant 13:26 Behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls 15:42 Boring Company makes another Vegas Loop breakthrough 17:23 Westgate’s Halloween suite walkthroughAbout 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].
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This week we got a ton of new details about the proposed "Twin Towers" development just South of Fontainebleau. It will feature two towers, a mall, a 439 foot tall amusement ride and potentially a theater, but there is a ton of confusion about what they are building and whether Fontainebleau is involved or not. Either way, this should transform that area of the Strip forever.
In other news Palace Station opened up their new sports book as part of a wave of properties freshening up once overlooked spaces. We also discuss the new U2 Sphere movie, a cool pirate themed bar, bone-in tacos, the old Vegas horse race track, how Bally's is back in town and the new Las Vegas Art Museum.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Las Vegas Park horse racing track 0:50 Shania Twain announces end of her Planet Hollywood residency 2:16 Tropicana demolition drone video - Unique new views 2:50 Foundation Room’s unique implosion viewing party 3:58 Bally’s is back in Las Vegas 5:43 A look inside of Palace Station’s new sports book 7:19 Drone video of Suncoast’s new sports book 8:07 Sphere U2 movie starts - Surprisingly good? 9:30 Venetian construction updates - More screens! 10:13 $60 bone-in birria beef taco 11:25 A look at Stray Pirate - Experiential bar in Downtown Las Vegas 13:00 Another look at Fontainebleau’s amazing outdoor gaming area 14:17 Las Vegas Art Museum is coming! 15:59 Update on the new Vegas Twin Towers 17:30 Is Fontainebleau still in on this redevelopment? 18:43 How this North Strip development will change the feel of the area 20:12 Is this new Twin Towers development good for Fontainebleau and Vegas?About the Show:
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This week we finally got a look inside of Suncoast's new sportsbook as part of their overall property renovation. The new sports book follows the current trends of big screens and comfortable seating. Are we in the middle of a casino sports book renaissance?
In other news Paris Las Vegas turned 25 this week. Where has the time gone? We also discuss a USC takeover of Wynn, the hottest summer ever, F1 cocktails in shoes, more on NYNY's truncated registration and new bar, the monorail fire, why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas and what could possibly be coming for D Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Paris Las Vegas turns 25 0:48 USC marching band takes over Wynn casino 2:22 Suncoast’s new sportsbook is impressive 3:32 More on Suncoast’s ongoing renovations 5:12 The hottest summer ever! 6:32 Fire on the Las Vegas monorail 8:01 Rio’s new light show - drone shot 9:24 F1's Shoey bar - Cocktails served in shoes? 11:02 NYNY’s new check-in desk follow up & new bar coming 12:52 Gaughan buys small rural casino 13:48 Why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas! 15:28 Something big coming to D Las Vegas? 17:43 How Fremont has evolved over the years with limited spaceAbout the Show:
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This week the July gaming and visitor numbers for Nevada and Las Vegas specifically were released. For the first time in a long time the news wasn't good with the Strip seeing a year over year 15% decline in gaming revenue, but is the sky falling? Find out why numbers are still good despite the drop.
In other news we finally learned about the exact date and time when the Tropicana will be imploded. We'll talk strategy and how much the rooms in the area are going to cost. Other topics discussed include: Primm's buffet and possible rides returning, NYNY's new tiny registration desk, a look at the El Cortez renovation, an update on MGM fees and what Vegas Vic looks like close up.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Closeup of Vegas Vic 0:33 Closer look at Wynn’s New York City property 2:55 Excalibur housekeeper using guest’s makeup? 4:40 Mirage demolition update + dolphins, lions, mermaids and more 6:20 Closer look at El Cortez $20 million renovation 8:25 Follow up on MGM fees 10:02 Primm Valley buffet and possibility of rides returning? 11:50 New York New York’s tiny new registration desk 13:01 July visitor stats - 15% decline for Strip gaming revenue 15:01 Some of the bright spots in the latest Vegas visitor numbers 16:01 Trop implosion date announced & room rates for the big night 17:17 Implosion viewing strategy - What’s the best way to see it?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 got a first look at the possible new home of the Neon Museum in the Las Vegas Arts District. While the concept art was accidentally leaked, it appears to show the museum taking home on the roof of a Downtown parking garage. How will this look and what does it mean for the museum?
In other news someone is reporting MGM is beginning to charge a phone booking fee. Is this fair and is this even a new practice? We also discuss Oyo's interesting implosion promo, Luxor's new carpet from above, how Vegas loop is going autonomous, an exciting pop-up restaurant, surviving in Vegas with no hotel and $20 plus how beginner's luck helped one man win $407K.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Luxor’s new carpet from above 0:42 A first look at the Neon Museum’s new home 1:56 How it would look to have old Vegas neon on a garage rooftop 2:46 Is MGM charging a $15 per day phone reservation fee? 4:30 Oyo’s interesting implosion promo - How to score a prime view 6:17 Story of a Muse - New experiential popup at Palms 51st floor 8:07 Lake Mead “bandits” indicted for destroying boulders 9:19 4 cool water hikes near Las Vegas 10:37 Behind the scenes of $407K side bet winner - Beginner’s luck? 12:52 A pipe dream for the future of Vegas mass transit 13:38 Vegas Loop moving to autonomy….sort of 15:01 The future of autonomous vehicles in Vegas and beyond 16:14 Behind the scenes at Caesars’ iconic Bacchanal buffet 17:21 Lobster guy vs. buffet manager - The interview 18:34 Surviving in Vegas with no hotel and only $20 19:45 How social engineering and making “friends” is a good strategyAbout 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 a lot of back and forth happened on social media as people debated everything from "000" roulette to the current state of the Vegas Sphere. With its losses mounting, will the most iconic venue in Sin City continue on to financial success or is its debt too much of a burden to handle.
In other news another new Hollywood studio may be coming to Vegas as Warner Brothers throws their hat in the ring. We also discuss the new Janet Jackson residency, a 1983 Vegas timelapse, Rick Springfield and EFX, what's left of the Mirage volcano, Venetian joining the union and how Bellagio fought back against social media rumors.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Vegas pedicab driver - Worst job in Vegas? 0:34 Hollywood East is coming - Warner Brothers announces new Vegas movie studio 3:56 Venetian/Palazzo workers join the Culinary Union 5:08 Inside Venetian’s renovated conference center - Big improvement 5:40 Little League World Series - Vegas area team makes the U.S. semifinals 6:26 Bellagio buffet controversy - Not closing despite rumors 7:47 Does Bellagio need a food hall or more lower-end dining? 8:42 Is 7 Magic Mountains moving for airport expansion? 10:28 Very cool 1983 Las Vegas timelapse 11:35 Rick Springfield coming to Fremont + EFX lookback 13:04 Janet Jackson Resorts World residency confirmed 13:50 Sphere losses mounting - Are they on the road to success? 15:50 Sphere’s plan to diversify including new U2 concert movie 17:22 Rio sending out even more comp offers to Caesars players 18:46 “000” Roulette controversy - Are Vegas casinos misleading customers? 20:09 Why Vegas casinos use their logo instead of a “000" 21:50 What’s left of Mirage’s iconic volcano - Trigger warning!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].
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This week the Nevada Gaming Control Board lodged a 31 page complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas alleging they systematically avoided many of the state's laws and damaged the Nevada gaming industry. The allegations are shocking and could have long term implications on Resorts World including huge fines and the possible loss of their license.
In other news two 600 foot tall towers plus a giant amusement ride and more are now proposed for the Strip. They are coming to a location that needs it, but will these ever be built? We also discuss the viral Palms lobster guy, Fontainebleau's baby blue craps, inside the Wynn Field Club, what a new NBA arena could look like and Spiegelworld's new Disco Show at Linq.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Bali Hai golf course freeway hazard!
0:35 Spiegelworld opens Disco Show at Linq
2:33 Huge towers & amusement ride coming to old Riviera site
3:57 Are amusement rides & parks coming back to Vegas?
5:21 Intuit Dome opens - The future for a Vegas NBA arena?
7:00 Why T-Mobile Arena won’t house an NBA team
7:47 Palms lobster guy viral video - Mark is angry!
10:41 Yelp’s most photographed restaurants - 4 from Vegas
12:06 Monte Carlo Las Vegas lives on
13:11 Fontainebleau’s new baby blue mini-craps table
13:55 Virgin dumps Hudson and ice cream shop
15:05 A look inside Wynn Field Club at Allegiant Stadium
16:15 Wynn Field Club prices - Too high?
17:47 Resorts World is in serious trouble
18:55 Could Resorts World lose their gaming license?
21:15 How much will these revelations affect Resorts World in the long term?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].
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