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Episode Description

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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Episode Description

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?

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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• Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. http://barrettfinancial.com/gshaft
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Episode Description

This week F1 roared into Las Vegas with another sold out race. As year 3 concludes, it wasn't without controversy including the prerecorded Mickey show, but was it a success? And why should we expect the Las Vegas Grand Prix to make its home in Vegas through 2037? Yes 2037!

In other news Thanksgiving is coming and we go over some of the cool ways that Vegas does the holiday. We also discuss: Shawn's in depth Disco Show review, Virgin's new sportsbook, corporate ownership of housing, The Quad, $3 margs on the Strip, Resorts World backing off gamblers and how you can save during yet another citywide Cyber Sale!

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Rio's very accurate F1 marketing
• 0:32 F1 year 3 was a success?
• 2:10 Has F1 settled into Vegas & Mickey controversy
• 4:00 10 more years of Vegas F1!?!?
• 5:35 The F1 bridge/escalator experience/hack
• 6:12 Neon City Festival was also a huge success
• 7:54 Citywide Las Vegas Cyber Sale has now arrived
• 8:57 Celebrating Thanksgiving in Vegas restaurants
• 10:38 Corporate ownership is killing Vegas housing
• 12:46 $3 margaritas at Excalibur!
• 14:39 New provider taking over Virgin restaurants?
• 16:00 William Hill replaces BetFred as Virgin's sportsbook
• 17:20 HUGE MTM Vegas announcement!
• 18:07 Resorts World kerfuffle - Cracking down on advantage players?
• 19:54 Lost Vegas - Imperial Palace Auto Collection
• 20:54 Remembering The Quad
• 21:45 Spiegelworld Disco Show at Linq review
• 22:35 99 Prince Bar & Glitterloft - Fun free for everyone venues
• 23:45 Disco Show experience - Dynamic fun
• 25:10 Final Disco Show takeaways - Worth it?

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 F1 is in Las Vegas with pop-ups, activations and a race! Shawn discusses what it is like down on the Strip this week, how fun it is driving on the track, pop-ups around town and how busy it actually is.

In other news Hollywood 2.0 has failed again. State legislators failed to approve tax credits yet another time so will we ever get a movie studio? We also discuss: M Resort's expansion opening and drone show, Amex popups in Vegas, A's stadium update, Bellagio's 2025 holiday display, Caesars treatment of 7 Stars, Palms joining NYE, Silverton's first big whale and all of the dates you can see NKOTB in Vegas in 2026.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 F1 Vegas Shooey phenomenon
• 0:25 Vegas race week vibes - Driving the track & cronuts?
• 2:23 Palms joining Vegas NYE fireworks celebration
• 3:44 Wyndham/Caesars increased transfer limits through 2025
• 5:15 M's stunning new room design
• 6:15 M Resort expansion opening date - Big party & drone show
• 7:31 Amex in Vegas - Pop up lounge, free High Roller rides
• 9:36 NKOTB announce tons of 2026 residency dates
• 10:24 A's stadium update - lower concourse pouring now
• 11:17 Silverton's first $100K whale & holiday pop up bar
• 13:23 Caesars fleecing 7 Stars?
• 15:37 Bellagio's Cypress Suite - Unique views & peeping
• 17:11 Bellagio's 2025 holiday display is cool
• 17:36 Hollywood 2.0 fails again
• 19:10 How Nevada has rejected Hollywood tax breaks several times

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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Buying a home or thinking about refinancing? Talk to Gregg Shaft with Barrett Financial Group. He makes the process smooth, fast, and stress-free. http://barrettfinancial.com/gshaft

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Episode Description

This week Caesars Entertainment agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine in relation to a famous bookmaker gambling in their casinos. While the company does not admit fault, in the proposed settlement they will pay huge money and tighten up AML procedures, but is this enough? Does this latest fine expose the culture of turning the other way in Nevada's casinos?

In other news Stage Door Casino has reopened after months of rehab. It doesn't look too different, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. We also discuss: MGM's holiday festivities, MGM Grand's finished renovation, Guy Fieri's higher prices, Red Rock's new pizza, Todd English losing a restaurant, TX BBQ coming to Vegas, a Downtown social media feud, more leaks and Landmark vs. Stratosphere 1995.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Landmark vs. Stratosphere 1995
• 0:37 Rain, leaks and incredible photos in Vegas
• 1:39 MGM's holiday celebrations - Drink specials, shows & more
• 3:13 MGM Grand completes $300 million room remodel
• 5:54 Binion's social media fights back
• 6:55 Westgate suite with a pianist?
• 8:17 Girlfriend wiped out the Vegas minibar!
• 9:42 Lake Mead is heading toward all-time low
• 10:38 Hard Rock Tejon now open - Peak at Vegas future?
• 12:22 Guitar Tower Christmas coming to Vegas?
• 13:33 Todd English Pepper Club closing
• 14:22 Real Texas BBQ coming to Fontainebleau popup
• 15:25 Guy Fieri raises the price of his $20 brunch
• 16:04 Stage Door Casino now reopen
• 16:50 Good Pie expanding - New home at Red Rock
• 18:38 Caesars' $7.8 million fine - Huge mistakes!
• 19:59 How Matthew Boyer's gambling has taken down Vegas casinos

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Episode Description

This week as the Nevada government gets ready to reconvene for missed legislation, Hollywood 2.0 is trying to make its return as tax revenues in the state have been declining with less overall tourism. How much tax is missing and will Hollywood 2.0 succeed this time?

In other news MGM has released a new tier accelerator for December and it is pretty good. We also discuss: the Housekeeping Olympics, Northern Lights, TI Pirate Show rumors dispelled, Rio's union troubles, Grand Prix Plaza's enhancements, Suncoast's new casino, the top grossing restaurants in Vegas plus the longest craps roll in history.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Housekeeping Olympics returns to Vegas
• 0:23 Northern Lights return to Las Vegas
• 1:07 TI Pirate Show rumors dispelled - Sort of?
• 3:08 Upgrading Masquerade Village to a sports book?
• 3:46 Self driving arrives at Vegas Loop
• 5:37 Carbone Riviera opens with high prices/minimums
• 7:38 Top 100 Independent Restaurants - 7 in Las Vegas
• 9:13 The longest craps roll in history
• 11:03 Grand Prix Plaza reopening in 2026 with enhancements
• 12:19 Hollywood 2.0 bill revived again
• 13:27 Teamsters authorize strike at Rio
• 14:49 Suncoast unveils casino renovations - Dupars reopens
• 16:18 MGM Tier Accelerator announced for December
• 17:37 Vegas tourism decline is hurting tax revenue
• 19:09 Monorail struggling once again?

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 Wynn Las Vegas announced their earnings along with a number of other little nuggets about the current state of their business. While Wynn doesn't seem to be suffering as much as other Vegas properties, we dive into what makes them different, why they are able to charge high prices and what makes them different from their competition.

In other news we finally learned more details about the Nevada state hack, what info was taken and how the state we recovered. We also discuss: free haircuts on the Strip, Odyssey Manor, felting tables, cooking in a casino, MGM's terrace suites and why you might want to grab a slice of Metro Pizza at Ellis Island.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Free haircuts on the Strip!
• 0:31 Another emergency landing on I-15!
• 0:50 Learning more about the Nevada state hack
• 2:09 Metro Pizza reopens at Ellis Island - Great prices!
• 3:53 Marc Anthony My Way coming to Fontainebleau
• 5:15 California's insane social media strategy
• 7:07 Hot or not - Rio felting on the casino floor
• 7:52 Hot or not - Slowcooker at a poker table
• 8:48 Hot or not - Benjamin Martini with edible $100 bill
• 9:45 Inside MGM Grand's terrace suites
• 11:40 Vegas Chinatown is expanding
• 13:07 Odyssey Manor now open at Area15
• 14:23 Wynn is winning
• 15:23 Encore renovation incoming
• 16:15 How Wynn is dealing with "Vegas social media backlash"
• 18:30 Why Wynn is benefiting from the strong premium travel market
• 20:20 How Wynn is becoming a global luxury brand

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Episode Description

This week VICI properties bought yet another huge Vegas Strip casino. This time they purchased Strat from Golden Entertainment along with 6 other Southern Nevada properties. With VICI now owning the land under 5 different Strip operators' casinos, is it time to call them the landlord of Las Vegas and what does this mean for the future?

In other news Durango has officially opened their modest phase 2 expansion of their casino as they ramp up for the much bigger phase 3. We also discuss: Penn's debacle with ESPN Bet, how Caesars is adding slots to busy walkways, what is happening at Mayfair Supper Club, why more giant screens coming to the Strip, FAA cutting flights to Vegas, Golden Steer NYC and an F1 car made out of whiskey barrels.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel F1 car
• 0:30 Durango's phase 2 expansion is now open
• 1:29 Mayfair Supper Club shakeup - Entertainment is out
• 3:15 Bally's funding issues & pumpkin A's stadium
• 4:55 Another giant screen coming to the Strip
• 5:25 Bojangles coming close to the Vegas Strip
• 6:10 Golden Steer exported to NYC
• 7:23 Is Golden Steer worthy of its lofty reputation?
• 8:36 New poll - Park MGM vs. Planet Hollywood
• 10:24 Caesars Palace poker room returns home
• 11:07 Flamingo adds slots to busy walkway
• 12:22 Caesars CEO - Most insane quote ever?
• 13:27 FAA cutting flights to Vegas by 10%
• 15:04 Penn loses huge ESPN Bet partnership
• 16:57 Strat land sold to "The Landlord of Vegas"
• 18:35 How VICI is taking over Strip land ownership

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 MGM's earnings call opened people's eyes to how the company is adjusting to current market conditions. While the goal was to raise prices over and over the past few years, the company is finally acknowledging some of their errors. Will they be able to cut back prices while keeping Wall Street Happy and what have they learned from this showdown?

In other news a blockbuster lawsuit has been filed alleging that influencers and sweepstakes casinos are being honest. We also discuss: Disney's F1 Vegas invasion, Odyssey Noir carnival, Durango's official phase 2, Caesars extending locals deals, the Pinball Hall of Fame and how the Daily Mail has it out for Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Fremont Gorilla gets some love
• 0:32 Disney invades F1 & Vegas!
• 1:57 Will the real and fake Disney characters mix?
• 2:54 Big F1 lawsuit is dropped
• 4:05 Odyssey Noir Carnaval at Area 15
• 5:40 Strip auction fails & Daily Mail's weird coverage
• 6:58 The Pinball Hall of Fame is still a really cool place
• 8:05 Durango officially announced phase 3 expansion - New renders
• 9:57 Caesars extends local benefits until Christmas
• 11:02 Rio Executive denied for gaming license
• 13:10 Big lawsuit surrounding sweepstakes casinos
• 14:40 Do we need more regulations for influencers/social media casino marketing?
• 16:59 MGM earnings takeaways - We're sorry for overcharging
• 19:30 Recognizing different customers at different venues/price points
• 20:40 How will MGM raise revenue in this era of price cuts?

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 sports and gambling were prevalent in the news as the NHL was the first major sports league to partner with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket. Also this week the FBI arrested a number of people regarding fixing games, individual prop bets and even mob run poker games. Is sports gambling too intertwined in our culture in 2025 and how should we deal with shadow gaming like prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos.

In other news a closed Vegas casino finally got its marching orders as it is set for demolition. We also discuss: $8 hand sanitizer, new $10 dining specials, an incredible Vegas sunset, robe gambling at 8am, GVR's AI granny, Derek Stevens' big buy, whether Vegas has original concepts, Glowfest & why Oyo is cutting their deposit policy.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Gambling in your robe at 8am
• 0:47 Incredible Vegas sunset
• 1:32 Oyo cuts their deposit policy
• 3:08 Rio's $8 hand sanitizer?
• 4:27 Rio's $10 member food specials - Great deals
• 6:09 No original concepts in Vegas?
• 9:05 Eastside Cannery will officially be demolished
• 10:53 Glowfest lantern festival coming soon
• 12:32 GVR brings back the AI granny
• 14:05 Derek Stevens buy Golden Gate's land
• 15:28 NHL officially partners with prediction markets
• 16:33 Are prediction markets unsafe for consumers?
• 18:36 How do you keep sports safe from gambling influence?
• 20:28 Are individual prop bets a problem going forward?
• 23:40 Mob poker games & the future of cheating tech?

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!