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This week Circus Circus owner and longtime Vegas casino owner Phil Ruffin announced that he is looking to sell the aging property. He also wants to buy another Vegas casino, but will he be able to get someone to pay him $5 billion for Circus Circus? And what does it mean for the north end of the Strip?
In other news the nasty Virgin Hotels culinary union strike has now officially ended. We also discuss MGM Grand's massive room renovations, Gordon Ramsay coming to Vegas, an insane Sphere drone show, more news on BLVD, Sahara's cool entrance conversion, a free observation deck coming to the Strip and the expansion of Vegas Loop.
0:00 Gordon Ramsay actually shows his face in Vegas 0:45 Virgin strike is over 2:40 World of Concrete’s insane Sphere drone show 3:47 College Football National Championship coming in 2027 5:21 Vegas Loop opens its newest station 7:03 Sahara’s cool entrance conversion 8:16 Very sad Mirage drone shot 9:36 BLVD new tenants & free Strip observation space 11:05 MGM Grand announces massive room renovations 12:30 MGM is adding 111 suites to their main tower 13:53 Circus Circus is for sale for an insane price 15:03 How Phil Ruffin has parlayed Vegas land plays into big wealth 16:44 Is the North Strip revolution really a thing?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 have a huge treat for you as we go behind the scenes of KA including what it is like in the music studio as they produce the sound for the epic show. We also take a look at the impressive theater, moving stages, backstage areas and go over why you might not have realized just how impressive this entire production is.
In other news someone is proposing helicopter taxis for Las Vegas but does that really make sense? We also discuss: fake monk scams on the Strip, Mark's recent Fontainebleau offer, drama with our pursuit of movie studios, gambling on airplanes, Whose Live Anyway and an incredible update on the Brightline high speed rail project.
0:00 Mini Cybertruck at Venetian 0:33 Neon Museum adds Super Bowl sign to collection 1:43 Las Vegas helicopter taxis? 3:50 Amazing update on Brightline train project 5:30 Vegas fake monk scam - What you need to know 7:13 Mark’s Fontainebleau offer with no play 8:33 Drama with Hollywood 2.0 9:50 Whose Live Anyway coming to Vegas 11:02 Gambling on airplanes? Delta & DraftKings partnership 13:02 Is gambling on airplanes a good idea? 13:55 Behind my behind the scenes of KA 16:40 What it was like being in the KA music studio 18:36 Why we don’t get new shows like KA anymore 20:22 The moving parts of KAEach 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 was in the news for everything outside Vegas as they made a huge purchase in a new for them market. They also were dealt a big setback in their pursuit of a NYC casino when the Town Board voted against their proposal. Is Wynn's Hudson Yard project dead in the water and will they ever build Wynn West in Vegas?
In other news Venetian and Hyatt have now started their parnetship but it isn't as good as we had hoped. We also discuss Rio's 34th birthday, the old hotel room "ick", a new Olympic Village project, Peter Luger's lunch deal, Downtown Grand raising prices, transparency in the gambler influencer space and Venetian's wicked social media dance.
0:00 Binion’s Gen Z video bloopers 0:42 Kenny Chesney Vegas Sphere residency 1:50 Psychedelic Sphere looks 2:52 Las Vegas is dry! 3:39 Golden Gate turns 119 - Oldest hotel in Vegas 4:42 Golden Gate’s limited edition hoodie 5:26 Voodoo Lounge reopening at Rio 6:51 Cartzilla - Giant shopping cart Vegas tour 8:25 Luxor electrocution lawsuit 10:00 Senor Frogs has exited Treasure Island 11:24 A look at Barcode Burger 12:20 Genting Palace Buffet - Best buffet value in Vegas? 13:47 Taking food out of a buffet - Do you do it? 15:30 Bellagio’s Lunar New Year Display has arrived 16:56 Fontainebleau changes parking policy - Less grace period 18:31 Did Fontainebleau make a mistake with this new parking policy?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 was in the news for everything outside Vegas as they made a huge purchase in a new for them market. They also were dealt a big setback in their pursuit of a NYC casino when the Town Board voted against their proposal. Is Wynn's Hudson Yard project dead in the water and will they ever build Wynn West in Vegas?
In other news Venetian and Hyatt have now started their parnetship but it isn't as good as we had hoped. We also discuss Rio's 34th birthday, the old hotel room "ick", a new Olympic Village project, Peter Luger's lunch deal, Downtown Grand raising prices, transparency in the gambler influencer space and Venetian's wicked social media dance.
0:00 Venetian’s “wicked” social media dance 0:42 Rio turns 34 - First all suite Vegas hotel 1:33 The old hotel bed cover “ick” 2:33 Wynn purchases high-end Crown London casino 3:44 Wynn’s NYC casino project hits a big roadblock 5:36 Huge shakeups at the Raiders 6:38 Hylo Park begins construction - Replacement for Texas Station & Fiesta Rancho 9:07 The myth of Circus Circus flying elephants 10:42 Bellagio’s Conservatory boneyard 12:12 Peter Luger’s prix fixe lunch menu 12:59 Taste of Hakassan menu - A deal? 14:02 Downtown Grand raises price of hot dog deal & cuts good video poker 15:55 Transparency from slot influencers - Tracking losses? 17:57 Troubling issues with the gambler influencer space 19:00 Venetian and Hyatt begin partnership - Good or bad? 20:44 Both Vegas Hyatt hotels are all-suite and renovatedEach 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 finally got the gaming numbers for November, 2024 and they aren't great as expected. While the declines are less than we saw with room rates, numbers are down from 2023. We take a look at the numbers going back to 2021 to see what the impact of F1 is and whether the race should be back past year 3.
In other news Durango has announced the beginning of construction on their anticipated phase 2. It has been cutback significantly, so what exactly are they building and when will it be open? We also discuss the top Sphere visuals of the year, Lenny Kravitz' possible residency, Virgin's strike woes, the old Circus Circus tram and bungee, problems at Wolfgang Puck, another casino floor robbery and how a Dutch couple is looking to set a world record for visiting the most casinos in 24 hours.
0:00 Vegas celebrating Elvis’ 90th birthday 0:51 Fontainebleau’s strange social media post 1:56 World record attempt - Visiting the most casinos in 24 hours 3:23 Another casino floor “robbery” video 4:33 The Virgin Culinary Union strike is getting ugly 6:49 Dropicana construction is over budget & won’t be done on time 8:01 Circus Circus’ abandoned tram & the old “Strataflite” 9:43 Anyma at the Sphere - Most incredible visuals yet? 10:43 Possible Lenny Kravitz residency at the Sphere? 11:36 Top 10 fan favorite Sphere exterior displays 12:38 Wolfgang Puck at MGM Grand shutdown for health violations - Reopen now 13:33 Longest running Vegas attraction is closing on January 15 14:31 Sam Boyd Stadium sold - What is its future? 15:35 Main Street Station closes off second floor displays 16:48 Durango announces much smaller phase 2 expansion 18:43 November gaming numbers are in - F1 was not a success 20:30 Is all of the inconvenience worth these numbers? 21:43 Will F1 return to Las Vegas after year 3?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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A lot is going on this week as Las Vegas strolls into the New Year. On this episode we discuss the November visitor numbers and just how well year 2 of the F1 race did. Mixed results, but what will the gaming numbers look like and who will visit the race in year 3?
In other news Bally's is looking for investors as the A's president resigns. What is the latest with the ballpark? We also discuss: MGM's $5 million slot challenge, the potential of new MGM fees, a Vegas bartender's take on CES, Caramella at Planet Hollywood, the best burgers in Vegas?, Ellis Island's new frontage, a new Hard Rock concept and who won Circa Survivor's $14 million prize.
0:00 Old people’s New Year’s Eve in Vegas 0:53 MGM’s $5 million slot challenge 2:31 Circa Survivor ends with 8 winners - $1.7 million each? 4:08 Vegas bartender’s perspective on CES, Tier Multipliers & New Year 6:38 Athletics’ President Dave Kaval resigns - Future of the ballpark? 8:30 The best burger in Las Vegas? 9:23 Julian Serrano Tapas closing at Aria 10:23 Caramella at Planet Hollywood - Rooftop patio, speakeasy & more! 12:07 Excalibur/Luxor moving walkways officially gone for good 13:07 122 people arrested for stoping on Vegas pedestrian bridges 14:11 Another look at Ellis Island’s expansion - Too modern? 15:19 New concept art for Hard Rock’s Guitar Tower! 16:28 Bally’s seeking public investment for Chicago casino 17:50 November Vegas visitor numbers - Big F1 drop but still good? 19:33 MGM cooking up brand new fees? 21:10 Why Las Vegas continues to change rapidly - Maximizing revenueEach 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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On this final episode of 2024 we look forward to everything coming to Vegas in the new year. Vegas changes quickly and there is a ton coming in 2025. Attractions like Bob Marley's Hope Road, Universal's Horror Express, Netflix Bites and more are opening while we will get more clarity on the future NBA team, the Spaceport and more. And don't forget the food halls! We are getting more of those as well.
In other news Casino Royale may be closing soon for a rebuild, but it holds a charm unlike other Strip casinos. We also discuss the crazy hold percentages for roulette, the Suncoast's sportsbook, the Raiders Game Day Express experience, Neon Museum's "expansion" and why the Rio has improved, but isn't quite all great after phase 1 of their renovations.
0:00 “Worst casinos in Las Vegas” 0:35 A closer look at Casino Royale - Is it closing soon? 2:35 Harmon Corner finishes their “giant screen” installation 3:22 Game Day Express experience - Good for Raiders/Golden Knights? 6:00 Roulette is more popular & has worse odds than ever 8:27 A look at Suncoast’s sportsbook - Better times ahead? 9:18 Neon Museum expands scope - new Cirque display 10:50 25 things to look forward to in 2025 11:43 NBA clarity coming in 2025? 12:50 Popups, spaceport, more food halls, Zero Bond & Bob Marley coming in 2025 15:25 Rio’s renovated casino is a giant improvement 16:25 Rio’s front desk staff is a huge disappointment 17:25 Is Rio worth staying and playing at after phase 1 renovations? 19:58 Where is Rio’s “approachable luxury”?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 Shawn hit the Strip to provide some updates on what is going on. We'll discuss the latest at Flamingo including the incredible new Pinky's by Vanderpump, the crazy pool construction and why everything new there is great. We also cover the latest at Hard Rock and Shawn discusses his Fontainebleau spa day and dinner at Washing Potato.
In other news Encore turned 16 this week and so did Steve Wynn's iconic second rooftop commercial. We also discuss a new Metro Pizza concept, a white Vegas Christmas, what to do on New Year's Eve, Four Queens Silver Strike tournament and the death of the $10 Vegas buffet.
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0:00 Encore’s iconic opening commercial & birthday 0:55 A white Christmas in Las Vegas? 1:57 Updates on Flamingo Pool reconstruction & Havana 1957 3:55 A closer look at the new Pinky’s by Vanderpump 6:53 Metro Pizza’s new slice concept 8:37 Update on Mirage/Hard Rock construction & blue glass test 10:17 Jim Murren’s huge gaming conflict of interest 12:23 Silver Strike tournament at 4 Queens 14:22 The death of the $10 Vegas buffet 16:54 4 interesting ways to do New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas 18:20 Fontainebleau spa experience & review 19:36 Fontainebleau’s “show sauna” 20:55 Washing Potato at Fontainebleau - Good food, but so hot!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 the last of the F1 deconstruction took place as we settled into the holiday season. We'll take you down to the Strip to see some of the updates including the new speakeasy at Caesars, the Hard Rock trash situation, different holiday displays and the Bellagio Fountains in all of their glory.
In other news the Safe Bet Act is being discussed in congress, but will it backfire? We also discuss Virgin's move towards integration, MGM's unique employee gift, how the Raiders are struggling, Sahara's old poker room, Caesars' new carpet, Scott Sibella getting the boot and Treasure Island's shiny brand new player's club.
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0:00 Dressing up as Elvis for the holidays 0:42 Treasure Island’s new players club 3:28 Virgin moving forward with integration plan 5:32 Will the Safe Bet Act backfire? 7:49 Should the federal government regulate sports gambling? 9:35 Scott Sibella loses his gaming license 11:39 Holiday displays on the Strip 12:40 The Strip feels like the Strip again! 13:48 MGM Grand’s “unique” employee holiday gift 14:44 Sahara’s old poker room is now converted 15:21 Caspian’s Rock & Roe opens at Ceasars Palace 16:40 Caesars’ new high limit and amazing carpet 17:30 Raiders experience & struggling attendance? 19:55 Whiskey Pete’s officially closes 21:48 What is the future of Primm?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 number of shifts have happened in Las Vegas. To start, Delano officially became the W Las Vegas even if it will take years for the renovations to complete. We also saw a new penthouse at Resorts World and Hyatt's bombshell return to the Strip. They are partnering with Venetian/Palazzo, but is this a good fit?
In other news the FTC has enacted sweeping new rules for disclosure of concert junk fees and hotel resort fees. It's about time! We also discuss the new Caesars property, old school crazy slots, UNLV's epic season, another new Vegas sports team, Horseshoe's penthouse and giving sports parlays as Christmas gifts.
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0:00 MGM Grand turns 31 0:36 Delano officially becomes The W 1:36 Big and fast casino renovations at The D 3:28 Update on Harmon Corner expansion - Less trees! 5:16 Las Vegas Bighorns - Another pro sports team 6:28 UNLV Football’s record season ends with a bowl win 7:23 Parlays as a Christmas/wedding gift? 9:57 Inside Resorts World’s new Villa 66 11:36 Scoring an upgrade on Horseshoe’s Penthouse Suite 13:46 Shake Your Booty slot machine 15:05 Caesars Virginia now open 16:19 Hyatt returns to the Las Vegas Strip 18:02 How will the Hyatt/Venetian partnership work? 19:08 FTC’s HUGE new “junk fees” disclosure rule - Resort fees & concertsEach 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 word of another Vegas area casino closing. Primm has long struggled with three casinos that have seen much better days. For years the area has struggled but this week we got word that the oldest casino may be closing for good. Along with the closure comes other shakeups. The big question is whether any of the casinos in this area can survive. What will it look like it five years?
In other news Fontainebleau Las Vegas turned one year old this week. After sitting abandoned for over a decade the property has had mixed results, but it brings a uniqueness to the Strip. What does it need to be successful? We also discuss the Resorts World cowboys, crazy room noise at MGM Grand, the King David Hotel, depositing casino cash to your bank via ATM, F1 removal, the holidays Sphere style and how Las Vegas has become the most exciting sports town.
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0:00 Resorts World “Cowboys” 0:42 Crazy room noises at MGM Grand 2:12 Rage against the Mirage 2:35 Another Vegas area casino is closing 4:05 How can they turn Primm around? 5:35 UNLV’s big name head coach 6:41 Las Vegas the most exciting sports town 7:58 Messi coming to play soccer in Las Vegas 8:57 Update on the King David Hotel project on TI site 11:30 Holiday spirit Sphere style 12:33 Depositing money to your bank from a casino ATM 14:03 Casino money strategies & ATM fee reimbursements 15:53 Vegas can’t pay for its freeways 17:28 F1 removal follow up - Flamingo bridge finally being removed 18:27 How much money for a 3 day Vegas trip? 20:25 Doing Vegas on a budget - Is it fun 21:42 Fontainebleau Las Vegas turns 1 23:48 Struggles on the North Strip - What’s the future for FontainebleauEach 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 as F1 continues its slow tear down in Las Vegas we learned that a popular mall along the course will be expanding. Harmon Corner is not only building new space out over the sidewalk, but it is adding kiosks and other areas to maximize every square foot. Is it too much or is this maximization just the new normal in Las Vegas?
In other news Holstein's has announced its return to Vegas as 6 Chinese eateries make the Yelp top 100. We also discuss: an accident at the Wynn flower beds, an explanation for the Strip gaming declines, stuff stolen from The Orleans, a crazy 25 leg parlay, announcing casino wins, the huge expansion of gaming apps and why the Mirage Atrium is definitely gone for good.
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0:00 Attack of the Wynn flower beds 0:47 Update on Bellagio’s post-F1 teardown 2:00 Confirmation on Mirage Atrium removal 3:19 Harmon Corner’s expansion - Squeezing in even more 4:45 Explaining the decline in Vegas gaming revenue 8:08 6 Las Vegas Chinese restaurants on Yelp Top 100 9:40 Holstein’s coming to the Arts District 10:13 Zoox publicly launching driverless taxis on the Vegas Strip 11:43 Stuff stolen from a room at The Orleans 13:00 Interesting way to announce casino jackpots 14:22 Crazy 25 leg parlay win 15:49 Apps and problem gambling 18:10 Booming app industry & barrier to entryEach 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 the huge shakeup at Resorts World which includes a new four person panel to turn the ailing resort around. Jim Murren is leading the new board, but the property has a new CEO as well and ambitious plans that call for bringing a lot more action to the North area of the Strip. Will it work?
In other news Hard Rock has officially started taking down the glass atrium at the former Mirage as trash piles up outside. Why Hard Rock why? We also discuss a possible hack of Nevada Gaming, a crazy Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit, three big grand openings, UNLV's huge loss, leaving money in an unattended machine, the new Strip In N Out and the Excel World Championships!
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0:00 Excel World Championships in Vegas!
0:49 New In ’N Out Strip renders
2:07 Nevada Gaming Control Board hacked?
2:59 Money stolen when leaving a slot machine
4:57 Insane Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit
6:50 China Mama opens at Palace Station
7:18 Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Bar officially opens
8:20 Pinky’s by Vanderpump is now open at Flamingo
10:00 How Flamingo’s restaurant scene has improved tremendously
11:16 Sam’s Town Mystic Falls holiday display
12:35 UNLV loses head coach
13:31 Huge changes at Resorts World - “Under new management”
14:37 How Resorts World wants to transform the North Strip experience
17:04 Why it’s so hard to break into the Las Vegas market
18:23 Hard Rock is removing their glass atrium
20:05 Mixed feelings about Hard Rock Las VegasEach 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 following disappointing visitor numbers we saw a decline in October gaming revenue as well. Add in reports of struggles over at Resorts World and the increase of parking and resort fees by MGM and you have a situation where things are slowing down, but prices are staying up. Is this the start of a slower period in Las Vegas?
In other news Sphere has extended a popular act while a 91 year old headliner has added more shows. We also discuss the cancelation of Sick New World, Silverton's Bad Elf popup, Ellis Island being torn up, LVXP's approval, our big jackpot at Sunset Station and how Guy Fieri is expanding once again.
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0:00 Frankie Valli extends Vegas residency at 91 0:43 Ellis Island torn up for massive renovation 2:20 LVXP hotel/casino/arena project approved 3:55 Chicken Guy! is expanding 6:06 Silverton’s Bad Elf pop-up holiday bar 7:37 A closer look at the NYNY “registration bar” 9:06 Sick New World Festival is canceled 10:41 More Dead & Company coming to the Sphere 11:38 MGM raises resort fees & parking fees! 15:06 Big jackpot at Sunset Station 17:28 Resorts World’s potential new CEO & mounting losses 20:15 October gaming numbers are kind of bad… 21:52 Are we finally seeing the great Vegas slowdown & what effect will it have? 22:59 Durango turns 1 year oldAbout the Show:
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This week the Athletics are presenting their stadium financing plan to the government to show how they will pay for it. Among the details we learned is just how the financing is being broken down and why the stadium has now increased by $250 million in estimated cost. Seat coolers, more space and cool tech will be coming, but can they pay for all of it?
In other news the October Vegas visitor numbers are in and they aren't great. With declines almost across the board is it time to start looking for a slowdown? We also discuss Jojo's jerky, Rio's higher resort fee, UNLV football madness, restaurant shakeups at Venetian, Dana White winning $9 million, Criss Angel's Black Friday sale and what the Mirage atrium sadly looks like today.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Vegas Thanksgiving water treatment woes 0:40 Rio raises resort fee to $50 2:34 More big restaurant shakeups at Venetian 5:09 Dana White winning streak - $9 million from Venetian? 6:14 Update on Mirage Atrium - Going away? 8:20 UNLV Football madness - National football playoffs? 9:59 Vegas October visitor numbers - A lot of red 12:41 Jojo’s Jerky - Worth a buy? 15:02 Criss Angel’s garage sale returns - All prices slashed! 16:20 Another fire at Fontainebleau 17:59 Las Vegas Athletics stadium increases in cost 19:42 Why the A’s stadium is getting more expensiveAbout 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 lot is going on in Las Vegas as several "eras" comes to the end. In Downtown Las Vegas the city unveiled Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza along with a statue of both Goodmans. They have ruled the city for 25 years! Adele also brought her Vegas residency to a close, but when will she be back?
In other news more watches are being stolen on the Strip. We also discuss surge food pricing, an overzealous Raiders fan, Tortazo at Caesars, Din Tai Fung, Atomic Golf, the gambler's pain and the new cultural districts coming to Las Vegas.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Raiders fan a little too excited 0:51 Adele says goodbye to Las Vegas 2:27 More watch robberies on the Vegas Strip 4:48 More Gen Z casino marketing videos - Gone too far? 6:14 Virgin’s insane carpet is instantly recognizable 8:16 Tortazo at Caesars - Troubling reviews? 9:23 Aria’s food hall “surge” pricing 10:00 Mark’s meal at Din Tai Fung at Aria 12:47 The gambler’s pain on full display 15:20 Filipino Town may be coming to Las Vegas 16:54 Atomic Golf review - Struggling but worth it 19:44 Carolyn Goodman Plaza & statue unveiledAbout 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 the big race came to town and depending on who you talked to the story would be different. We'll cover the race, what it was like being on the Strip, whether it was busy, how the city was and whether or not F1 makes sense on the Strip long term. From the busy monorails to the "escalator trick" we have you covered!
In other news Rio is being sneaky again with their Hyatt partnership as the Chippendales announced their plans to leave for the Strip. We also discuss our adventures around the city eating pizza and visiting some of the coolest bars in town. Other topics include: the opening of Jason Aldean's restaurant, Blue Man Group closing some shows outside of Vegas, the Neon City Festival and Mark's final NoMad Vegas stay.
Episode Guide:
0:00 F1 “trashing” Las Vegas? 0:31 Previewing our “Best Vegas Pizza” video - We found it! 2:20 Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar opening date 3:37 Mark’s review of NoMad Las Vegas 5:06 What will happen to NoMad and what could they improve? 6:50 Blue Man Group closing long running shows 8:38 Future MTM Vegas meetup! 9:59 Bar roundup - Stray Pirate in Arts District 11:18 Golden Tiki happy hour & amazing vibes 12:01 Mas Por Favor and their themed speakeasy 13:20 Why the Arts District is our favorite area of Vegas 14:41 Rio continues cheating on the World of Hyatt program 17:45 Chippendales moving to the Strip 19:23 F1 Race recap - Being on the Strip during the race 22:16 Was the Vegas F1 race a success or a failure? 24:00 Was the F1 weekend fun for visitors? 25:57 Will the race stay on the Strip for the long term? 27:22 F1 Grand Prix Plaza opening in 2025About 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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Episode Description:
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This week the big race is coming to town for the second year and it brings a lot of frustration, hate and cool events around town. Why do people hate the race so much and what can you see/do even if you aren't attending the event itself. There is so much!
In other news Treasure Island is getting ready to close a couple of popular and famous spots. What will replace them? We also discuss Rio's Masquerade Village clear out, Mark Davis selling more of the Raiders, another Rolex related robbery, a deal at Wicked Spoon, UNLV's epic social media response and the Vegas shooeys you have to see!
Episode Guide:
0:00 Limited edition Vegas shooey 0:50 Wicked Spoon two for one deal 3:08 Harry Reid International Airport unveils new entrance 4:38 Another Rolex related Vegas casino incident 7:00 Rio’s Masquerade Village cleared out ahead of renovations 8:19 UNLV’s epic pizza & chicken viral social media response 9:46 From the comments - Y’all hate F1! 11:24 Neon City Festival & F1 events around Las Vegas 13:10 More renders of the new Mt. Charleston Lodge 14:36 The Killers are returning to the Colosseum 15:49 Update on the sale of Downtown Grand 17:11 Mark Davis sells more of the Raiders 18:00 Senor Frogs closing at Treasure Island 19:50 Why this is the perfect location for a new venueAbout 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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Episode Description:
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This week Las Vegas is rolling towards the second Formula 1 GP with some mixed news. As the streets are now fully converted for the race, some tourists are complaining about blocked views and a diminished experience. Will 2024's race be a success and how is demand going into race week?
In other news the holidays have arrived in Vegas with Bellagio's holiday display and more. We also discuss the perfect Vegas meme, the Strip in 1988 vs. 2024, insane UNLV football suite prices, the Virgin Hotels strike, Caesars' new speakeasy and flashmobbing Elvis style!
Episode Guide:
0:00 The perfect Vegas meme 0:37 Elvis flash mob at Westgate Las Vegas 1:30 Las Vegas GP soft ticket sales & lower hotel prices 3:20 F1 lessons learned & terrible pedestrian bridge blockage 5:43 Virgin Las Vegas culinary union strike 7:20 Is now a great time to gamble at Virgin? 9:07 Bellagio’s holiday display is here 10:47 Cleopatra’s Barge replacement opening date 12:42 Fallout Celebration at Pioneer Saloon outside Vegas 14:45 Insane UNLV football suite food prices! 17:13 Las Vegas in 1988 vs. 2024 video 19:05 Which is better Vegas in 1988 or Vegas today?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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Episode Description:
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This week the Sphere Entertainment Company held their earnings call. They shared big losses but continued progress on making the one of a kind venue profitable. What is the future for the second Sphere in Abu Dhabi, who is coming to the Sphere in Vegas and why are artists "knocking down their door" to play there?
In other news we received new renders of LVXP, the new arena/casino project on the North Strip. Do you like the architecture and will this actually get built? We also discuss the death of Ocean One, a new UFO hotel, more layoffs on the Strip, Whataburger's expansion, Mr. Piffles passing away, how you can buy Cashman Field and what to expect from Universal Horror Unleashed.
Episode Guide:
0:00 New UFO Hotel coming soon 0:42 More layoffs on the Vegas Strip 1:56 Venetian confirms executive layoffs 3:08 Chase & Capital One lounges coming to Harry Reid Airport 4:37 More details on Universal Horror Unleashed 6:34 You can bid on Cashman Field 8:18 Sad times in Primm 9:02 More on LVXP - New renders, casino info & more 11:13 Top steakhouse in America coming to Venetian 12:38 Whataburger expanding in Las Vegas 13:30 Circus Circus buffet’s sad winter hours 14:14 Ocean One is closed - Budget Strip option gone 15:22 Mr. Piffles passes away 16:44 Sphere continues to lose money 18:55 Abu Dhabi Sphere info & Dolan’s sweet deal 19:57 Sphere future - “Acts are knocking down the doors”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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