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This week the Vegas numbers came in and they aren't very positive. As we head towards closing out the year stats wise, it's clear that Las Vegas lost a decent chunk of visitors in 2026, but what does it mean?

In other news Steve Wynn has reemerged and he has advice for Las Vegas. Can his words save the city? We also discuss: misbehaving on the Strip, Four Queens epic social media year, Rio's new pizza, a cool way to save on Vegas restaurants, Laugh Factory's return, Orbi souvenirs and how you can see Disco Show one last time for cheap.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The $800 Orbi Sphere souvenir?
• 0:29 How not to behave on the Vegas Strip
• 1:12 Super cheap Disco Show tickets before closing
• 1:53 Caesars extends free parking, 25% off and other locals offers
• 2:47 Vegas Near Myths - Monkey trial, Cave Lady & Lefty was a Snitch?
• 4:00 Four Queens epic year of social media
• 5:13 Hogs N Heifers Plaza transformation update
• 6:18 Rio's new pizza & Hash House replacement open
• 8:24 Laugh Factory returning to the Vegas Strip
• 9:48 A new type of casino opens - Owned by Vegas billionaire
• 11:28 InKind's increased offer + More Vegas restaurants added
• 12:55 November Vegas numbers are bad
• 14:49 Steve Wynn's warning for Las Vegas
• 16:05 The secret of Las Vegas
• 18:38 The disconnect of modern Vegas versus the past
• 19:52 Why we should listen to Steve Wynn & the target on Las Vegas

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Episode Description

This week the Vegas numbers came in and they aren't very positive. As we head towards closing out the year stats wise, it's clear that Las Vegas lost a decent chunk of visitors in 2026, but what does it mean?

In other news Steve Wynn has reemerged and he has advice for Las Vegas. Can his words save the city? We also discuss: misbehaving on the Strip, Four Queens epic social media year, Rio's new pizza, a cool way to save on Vegas restaurants, Laugh Factory's return, Orbi souvenirs and how you can see Disco Show one last time for cheap.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The $800 Orbi Sphere souvenir?
• 0:29 How not to behave on the Vegas Strip
• 1:12 Super cheap Disco Show tickets before closing
• 1:53 Caesars extends free parking, 25% off and other locals offers
• 2:47 Vegas Near Myths - Monkey trial, Cave Lady & Lefty was a Snitch?
• 4:00 Four Queens epic year of social media
• 5:13 Hogs N Heifers Plaza transformation update
• 6:18 Rio's new pizza & Hash House replacement open
• 8:24 Laugh Factory returning to the Vegas Strip
• 9:48 A new type of casino opens - Owned by Vegas billionaire
• 11:28 InKind's increased offer + More Vegas restaurants added
• 12:55 November Vegas numbers are bad
• 14:49 Steve Wynn's warning for Las Vegas
• 16:05 The secret of Las Vegas
• 18:38 The disconnect of modern Vegas versus the past
• 19:52 Why we should listen to Steve Wynn & the target on Las Vegas

Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [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

This week the IRS finally updated their guidance on handpays for 2026 jackpots. Not only are we seeing the new $2K threshold officially being implemented, but the number is finally tied to inflation. How much will handpays be reduced and will this cost big tips?

In other news Caesars Entertainment once again found themselves in a PR nightmare with an erroneous late checkout fee and a new ghost policy that they deny exists. We also discuss: The stunning Vegas Museum of Art, Tuscany's questionable Smash Burger, 5 restaurant trends that need to die, where you can find $5 blackjack still and how the Guitar Tower is dividing the Vegas community.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Letting the Good Times Roll at Plaza
• 1:00 IRS guidance for handpays in 2026
• 2:09 Big cut in handpays and tips?
• 2:55 Stranger Things insane Vegas drone show
• 3:54 Las Vegas Museum of Art renderings - Big culture in the desert
• 6:09 Guitar Tower is dividing Vegas lovers + new looks
• 7:35 Florida's Guitar Tower holiday celebrations and free Strip entertainment
• 8:56 Tuscany's questionable "Smash Burger"
• 9:53 Excalibur's great drinks specials & happy hours
• 11:03 5 Las Vegas food trends that need to die
• 12:30 Water scams and influencer woes?
• 14:41 $5 Blackjack still exists in Vegas
• 16:46 Late checkout gate at Horseshoe
• 19:20 Why does Caesars keep running into these issues?
• 21:15 Has Vegas forgotten about the customer?

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 Aria is involved in a lawsuit accusing them of overserving a customer. This customer "lived the Hangover" and ended up with $75K in debt and a felony charge, but is the casino the blame? In other #news the Raiders are really bad. We also discuss: the crazy history of Riata Casino, Station Casinos late night specials, 24/7 dining or the lack of it, an incredible piece of Tropicana history and why Caesars Octavius Tower suites aren't our top recommendation.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Raiders woes - Did we sign up for this?
• 0:45 An incredible piece of Tropicana history
• 3:00 The insane history of Riata Casino & the Vegas mob
• 5:04 What happened to Riata - Where is it today?
• 5:30 The future of themed restaurants? Monopoly Steakhouse!
• 7:40 Reviewing Station Casinos $4-$5 late night breakfast
• 9:30 24/7 Vegas dining or the lack thereof
• 12:07 The Hangover in real life?
• 13:06 How Nevada law favors casinos
• 15:36 Caesars Octavius Tower suite review
• 17:54 Caesars takeaways and more food recommendations

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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Episode Description

This week Durango finally debuted their long anticipated high limit room. With over 8,000 square feet, 120+ slot machines and private butlers this room promises a lot but does it deliver. We take a look at the decor, the unique outdoor spaces and everything else that makes this room among the very best in Las Vegas. They nailed it.

In other news the Hard Rock Guitar Tower continues to grow and we take a drone's eye look at the 330 foot tall building. Plus the Mirage gold is slowly going away as well. We also discuss: Wynn's insane Emirates resort, Pawn Stars the return, Fremont Gramps, casino smell myths, Rio's breakfast shakeup and what Excalibur's tiki bar looks like as it closes in on opening.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Fremont Gramps living life
• 0:33 Pawn Stars is returning with drama
• 1:45 Who still watches Pawn Stars?
• 2:43 Guitar Tower views obstructed?
• 3:21 Guitar Tower drone construction shots - Goodbye gold
• 4:21 Wynn Al Marjan topped off & insane art collection
• 6:07 The finest resort in the world?
• 6:50 Inside Excalibur's new tiki bar
• 8:01 Eggslut unveiled at Rio
• 8:46 Hash Hash out at Rio
• 9:55 Why Hash House cut back and fell short
• 11:21 Debunking Vegas myths - Magical smells?
• 13:28 Durango's stunning high limits slot room opens
• 14:26 Outdoor high limit patio and butler service?
• 15:39 Encore vibes & high end cocktail program
• 16:54 Durango turns 2 - more to come
• 17:36 MGM settlement payouts coming
• 19:38 Bringing MGM to its knees

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This week some news came out of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas that was surprising. After being well into their rebirth plan for the brand, the property's CEO has abruptly left. He was working to unify the property with new initiatives to bring back success, but what will be the fallout of his departure and can Virgin ever regain the luster that the old Hard Rock once had?

In other news Las Vegas is hiring for a new Chief Sports Officer and you could make big money! We also discuss: best Strip drinking deals, Venetian's big bonus, Strat's endless promo, Aria's renovated rooms and why Allegiant Stadium may have solidified Las Vegas as the Entertainment Capital of the World.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Edible Yetis and holiday display at Aria
• 0:47 Venetian's big bonus for employees
• 2:54 Michelin Guide coming to Las Vegas - Stars galore?
• 5:54 New renders of Bally's Chicago
• 7:41 Updated Strip drinking deals map & debating views
• 9:34 Preview of Aria's upcoming renovated rooms?
• 11:19 Strat's all-in package continues - Looking forward to
• 2026?
• 12:36 Allegiant Stadium is the top grossing stadium in the USA
• 14:32 Vegas hits all time high median home price
• 15:56 LVCVA's new job - Chief Sports Officer
• 17:15 Huge shakeup at Virgin Hotels - CEO out!
• 18:30 Virgin's big mistakes at launch
• 20:45 Embracing the Virgin brand and ditching tourists?

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This week Venetian's head went before Nevada regulators for his gaming license. During his time he spoke about the successes of the property following $1 billion in investment from owner's Apollo and VICI. Has private equity improved this iconic resort, how have they done it differently and why is Venetian one of the most complete resorts in the world?

In other news the A's have released the completion date for their ballpark, but they also seemingly have a tariff problem. We also discuss: the opening date for Eggslut at Rio, Voodoo's Christmas popup, the top restaurant in Vegas, top 5 Vegas tacos, Excel World Championships, Flamingo's new carpet and what will replace Sand Dollar over at Plaza.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Excel World Championships return to Vegas!
• 0:40 Flamingo's renovations have started plus new carpet
• 2:10 Eggslut at Rio announces opening date
• 3:11 Voodoo Lounge transformer for Christmas
• 4:25 Restaurants for an enemy follow up
• 6:37 Top 1K restaurants in the world - 4 in Vegas
• 7:57 Applied Analysis new contract - Conflicts of interest?
• 9:44 A's construction schedule released - Tariff problems?
• 11:12 Plaza's Sand Dollar replacement - Hogs & Heifers!
• 12:12 Top 5 tacos in Las Vegas?
• 13:03 Disco Show saying goodbye - Closing permanently
• 14:43 Venetian's best year ever?
• 16:45 How Apollo has infused fresh life into Venetian
• 17:57 Why the Sphere was such a score for the Venetian

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This week some big new hotness opened up in Sin City. To start the Athletics debuted their futuristic preview center with a dome projector, mock suites and a lot of tech. It also has the coolest stadium model we have seen yet. Will this sell tickets? Chase also debuted their stunning but small lounge at Harry Reid International Airport. Unfortunately we think you'll need to wait.

In other #news Sphere announced 1.5 million tickets sold while setting 2026 dates for one of their most popular acts. We also discuss: the stunning new GVR rooms, huge expansions in Chinatown, NYC's 3 casinos, the downfall of Aria and Jacob's recent experience plus Plaza's non smoking casino changes again.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas restaurants for your enemies
• 0:23 Athletics Preview Center has now opened in Vegas
• 1:47 Retractable roof A's stadium?
• 2:29 Sphere 1.5 million Oz tickets sold
• 2:53 Phish announces 9 shows for Sphere in 2026 - Request tickets?
• 5:05 GVR unveils stunning renovated tower
• 5:58 Old GVR vs. new GVR rooms - Now Durango level?
• 7:24 Mark's take on NoMad rebrand
• 9:00 Big developments in Chinatown - New food hall
• 10:05 Chubby World to Chinatown - Japanese Mega Plaza
• 11:47 Final 3 NYC casinos set for approval - Bally's, Hard Rock & RW
• 12:44 Hard Rock's Midtown project is really cool
• 14:44 Non smoking table games coming to Plaza
• 16:09 The downfall of Aria?
• 17:38 Jacob's terrible stay & why this is an ongoing problem
• 19:40 Why Aria's rooms need a ton of help
• 20:00 Chase lounge arrives at Las Vegas airport
• 21:40 Which lounge reigns supreme at LAS?

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This week MGM finally announced what will happen to their NoMad branded property in Las Vegas. When Hilton purchased NoMad awhile back we knew its days in Vegas were numbered, but now we finally have a new name. The Reserve at Park MGM is coming, but will it bring anything new?

In other news Circus Circus is bringing even more classic Vegas to the Strip. With a new bingo room, more coin slots and fresh carpet, Circus Circus is leaning more into a strategy that has worked well for them. We also discuss: Sand Dollar closing, Oscar's big changes, Red Rock's new food concept, headaches with the new gambling tax laws, the loneliest slots in Vegas and the Sphere of Cheer!

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Sphere of Cheer
• 0:27 The loneliest slots in Las Vegas?
• 1:27 Oscar's changes up the patio
• 2:19 Sand Dollar closing at Plaza
• 4:02 Viral Cosmo room service bill
• 6:13 Bingo coming back to the Vegas Strip!
• 7:10 More classic Vegas coming to Circus Circus?
• 8:27 Red Rock upgrades "Food Hall" - Goodbye Fatburger?
• 9:54 90% gambling deduction - Renewed push to change new laws
• 11:38 $2K handpay change coming. Or is it?
• 13:14 NoMad Las Vegas rebranding
• 14:13 The Reserve at Park MGM?
• 16:00 Will we see more MGM property changes coming soon?

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This week October's numbers came in and it was yet another tough month for the Las Vegas market. While Strip gaming revenue was the lone brightspot due to high-end baccarat, the city received less visitors and lower overall rates. Will this fall recovery actually happen or will it be more of the same?

In other news Caesars Entertainment announced even more renovations coming to Flamingo for its 80th anniversary. A new lobby, renovated bars and more bring the classic Flamingo tropical vibe into the 21st century. In other #news Jason Aldean's may have new management, Metro Pizza is closing their flagship location, Morimoto is stunning at MGM Grand, Mark Wahlberg isn't giving up on Hollywood 2.0, how Vegas Loop is planning airport rides in 2026 and why we have the best firefighters.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Firefighters keeping Vegas Loop safe
• 0:37 Flamingo gets big renovation for 80th anniversary
• 2:11 Follow up on history of IP and Quad name change
• 4:30 How Caesars has renovated most of their properties in the last few years
• 4:58 Watching F1 via traffic cameras?
• 6:26 Vegas Loop airport rides coming Q1 2026?
• 9:19 Mark Wahlberg isn't giving up on Hollywood 2.0
• 10:10 Plaza's non smoking casino struggling & mystery multiplier
• 11:46 The new Morimoto at MGM Grand is here
• 12:55 Metro Pizza closing "flagship" location
• 13:53 Jason Aldean's shakeup - Country bar struggling
• 16:10 Category 10 Update - Margaritaville replacement construction
• 16:55 October stats are in - Vegas numbers down with one bright spot
• 18:30 Losing almost 8% of visitors for the year?
• 20:05 Is the Fall in Vegas better as predicted?

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