MTM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!

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Episode Description

On this episode we cover Boyd's recent hack and whether or not they paid a ransom. We also dive into the controversy over the new casino Guiness World Record, say goodbye to Terry Fator, tell you how to score $40 tickets to Wynn Field Club and dive deep into the new Bally's Las Vegas concept including what may and may not ever be built.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 How Cosmo handles broken windows
• 0:38 Bellagio's yacht gets a debut date
• 1:57 Eastside Cannery rumor
• 3:28 Terry Fator is out at Strat/Vegas
• 5:37 Why Fator's failure is a conundrum for other Vegas shows
• 6:15 Boyd Gaming hacked - Did they pay a ransom?
• 8:53 The big casino Guinness World Record kerfuffle
• 12:29 How to score $40 Wynn Field Club tickets
• 14:17 Bally's Las Vegas concept revealed - What will they actually build?
• 16:33 How the Bally's concept feels disconnected & vertical
• 18:17 A gaming company not building a casino?

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 Resorts World released another new deal for patrons, but this time it lasts until 2026. While they offer to buy you dinner, what is the promotion and is it worth doing? Shawn also gives a full Hilton at Resorts World Las Vegas room review from his recent Hilton stay and compares the rooms at Conrad to the rooms at Hilton.

In other #news we recently had an amazing visit at the Mob Museum. (Disclosure: They provided our tickets.) On this show we will go over the historic building, exhibits, interactive elements and the speakeasy to determine if going to the Mob Museum is worth a detour from the nearby Fremont Street Experience. I think you'll want to check out this full Mob Museum review. We also discuss: poor Toto, Caesars losing a big casino bid, whether Mark hates Harrah's, Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers and Robert Redford's strange ties to Las Vegas casinos.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 What happened to Toto's head?
• 0:40 Resorts World tries again with another deal - Free dinner?
• 3:10 Hilton at Resorts World room review - Great but one gripe
• 5:10 Conrad vs. Hilton at Resorts World
• 6:28 InKind gets even better in Vegas - Save on fancy Vegas restaurants
• 8:21 Robert Redford & The Vegas Sundances
• 10:05 Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers
• 10:56 Q&A - Does Mark hate Harrah's?
• 12:00 Caesars loses Times Square casino bid
• 12:53 Mob Museum review - Is it worth a visit?
• 14:18 Mob Museum location, historic buildings & prices
• 15:20 A look at the actual "Mob Museum"
• 17:01 Crime Lab, Moonshine & Police Training - The interactive experiences
• 20:34 The Prohibition Speakeasy, hidden rooms & passwords

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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com

Episode Description

This week Resorts World released another new deal for patrons, but this time it lasts until 2026. While they offer to buy you dinner, what is the promotion and is it worth doing? Shawn also gives a full Hilton at Resorts World Las Vegas room review from his recent Hilton stay and compares the rooms at Conrad to the rooms at Hilton.

In other #news we recently had an amazing visit at the Mob Museum. (Disclosure: They provided our tickets.) On this show we will go over the historic building, exhibits, interactive elements and the speakeasy to determine if going to the Mob Museum is worth a detour from the nearby Fremont Street Experience. I think you'll want to check out this full Mob Museum review. We also discuss: poor Toto, Caesars losing a big casino bid, whether Mark hates Harrah's, Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers and Robert Redford's strange ties to Las Vegas casinos.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 What happened to Toto's head?
• 0:40 Resorts World tries again with another deal - Free dinner?
• 3:10 Hilton at Resorts World room review - Great but one gripe
• 5:10 Conrad vs. Hilton at Resorts World
• 6:28 InKind gets even better in Vegas - Save on fancy Vegas restaurants
• 8:21 Robert Redford & The Vegas Sundances
• 10:05 Bellagio Conservatory by the numbers
• 10:56 Q&A - Does Mark hate Harrah's?
• 12:00 Caesars loses Times Square casino bid
• 12:53 Mob Museum review - Is it worth a visit?
• 14:18 Mob Museum location, historic buildings & prices
• 15:20 A look at the actual "Mob Museum"
• 17:01 Crime Lab, Moonshine & Police Training - The interactive experiences
• 20:34 The Prohibition Speakeasy, hidden rooms & passwords

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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com

Episode Description

This week the LVCVA continued with their Welcome to Fabulous campaign by installing activations at the airport and promising even more to come. Next week the first Vegas citywide sale will happen. Will this be enough and what can we expect as Vegas continues its marketing push to draw in more people.

In other news F1 is opening their arcade soon while they quietly extended part of their race until 2030. Do they even have approval to do that? We also discuss: Sphere's first Spanish act, blockbuster Oz sales, Circus Circus one month before opening, the big hole on the Strip, Peppermill's Roman suite the big rumored MGM shakeup and why even more screens are being installed on the Las Vegas Strip.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Circus Circus a month from opening
• 0:33 Vegas Is Fabulous - airport style?
• 2:05 Vegas citywide 5 day sale incoming
• 3:20 Vegas Matt's $200K Grand
• 4:37 The quirky Roman suite at Peppermill Reno
• 5:39 Fontainebleau's big end of year acts
• 6:56 Pedestrian bridge screens have arrived
• 8:45 F1 track construction is underway
• 9:20 F1 extends MGM sponsorship to 2030?
• 11:00 F1 arcade at Forum Shops opening date
• 11:52 The Riviera hole in the ground
• 12:48 Sphere's first Spanish act
• 14:25 Blockbuster Wizard of Oz ticket sales - $1 billion?
• 16:17 Rumored layoffs at MGM resorts & executive shakeup
• 17:42 Slow times = lost jobs
• 19:46 How the wealthy are propping up 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com

Episode Description

This week we saw a number of new deals as Vegas makes more of a value play going into the fall. Wynn has not only removed an unpopular game, but they have several smaller deals to make guests feel welcome. Just down the Strip, Caesars is also selling $5 beers at a couple of their properties!

In other news a Vegas casino that is closing has been saved...sort of. We also discuss Neon Museum's newest piece, the failure of Save the Gate, how Resorts World backtracked on their big Summer move, why XS is closing for a year and what the new Planet Hollywood patio rooms look like.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Scooter Elvis in Vegas
• 0:35 #SaveTheGate has failed
• 1:58 Wynn eliminates 000 roulette, other deals available
• 4:38 The insanity of Las Vegas Starbucks prices
• 5:29 XS closing for a year of renovations - Crazy rumor as to why
• 7:00 Neon Museum's newest sign - Dunes restored!
• 9:02 Planet Hollywood's new patio rooms
• 10:58 Bellagio's trippy fall displays
• 11:43 Poker Palace is being saved + crazy history
• 13:48 $5 beers at some Caesars properties
• 15:25 The return of paid parking at Resorts World
• 16:20 Resorts World rental car "hack"?
• 18:10 The continual battle of Vegas parking strategies

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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com

Episode Description

This week the big companies in Vegas both made the news for bad reasons. Caesars Entertainment has seen big stock declines in the past few years and that has led to them being removed from the S&P 500. Down the street MGM is beginning layoffs as the slow year of 2025 continues to churn on. Is this just the beginning?

In other news Zoox has officially launched as the first autonomous rideshare service in Las Vegas. And it's free for now. We also discuss: $2 poolside ice cream, the big fight, an update on Mirage's art auction, why Hard Rock won't have an atrium, Brewdog's refresh, the new Clique and how gamblers are losing hope with the 100% gambling loss deduction.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Awkward Vegas style big fight showdown
• 0:33 Small deals - $2 ice cream poolside at MGM Grand
• 2:09 Zoox officially launches in Las Vegas - Free rides for now
• 4:34 Following up on "Welcome to Fabulous" - More value messaging?
• 6:33 Losing hope on the 100% gambling loss deduction
• 9:34 Brewdog refresh incoming
• 11:05 The stunning new Clique at Cosmo
• 12:00 Hard Rock Guitar glass & circular atrium returns?
• 13:45 Mirage art auction update - Crazy prices?
• 15:40 Caesars dropped from S&P 500
• 17:10 Layoffs beginning at MGM Resorts
• 18:25 Is layoff season just beginning in 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com

Episode Description

This week the big companies in Vegas both made the news for bad reasons. Caesars Entertainment has seen big stock declines in the past few years and that has led to them being removed from the S&P 500. Down the street MGM is beginning layoffs as the slow year of 2025 continues to churn on. Is this just the beginning?

In other news Zoox has officially launched as the first autonomous rideshare service in Las Vegas. And it's free for now. We also discuss: $2 poolside ice cream, the big fight, an update on Mirage's art auction, why Hard Rock won't have an atrium, Brewdog's refresh, the new Clique and how gamblers are losing hope with the 100% gambling loss deduction.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Awkward Vegas style big fight showdown
• 0:33 Small deals - $2 ice cream poolside at MGM Grand
• 2:09 Zoox officially launches in Las Vegas - Free rides for now
• 4:34 Following up on "Welcome to Fabulous" - More value messaging?
• 6:33 Losing hope on the 100% gambling loss deduction
• 9:34 Brewdog refresh incoming
• 11:05 The stunning new Clique at Cosmo
• 12:00 Hard Rock Guitar glass & circular atrium returns?
• 13:45 Mirage art auction update - Crazy prices?
• 15:40 Caesars dropped from S&P 500
• 17:10 Layoffs beginning at MGM Resorts
• 18:25 Is layoff season just beginning in 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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com

Episode Description

This week Caesars released a blockbuster new all-in discount package for some of their Vegas properties. For $300 you will get 2 nights plus $200 in food and beverage credit, but is this really a deal? Should we expect even more value through the rest of the year?

In other news Drai's is out at Cromwell sort of. We also discuss: busting on 20, Resorts World mixed earnings, the death of the Planet Hollywood brand, talking camels at Luxor, behind Vegas hotel/casino design, bidding for room upgrades, Stage Door's construction and Cosmo's very sexy new carpet!

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Busting on 20?
• 0:37 Resorts World's mixed earnings
• 3:09 Venetian's very unique terrace suites
• 4:52 Stage Door construction photo - Delaaaaaayed
• 6:00 Cosmo's sexy new carpet
• 7:22 BLVD's outdoor concerts?
• 8:15 Drai's is out at Cromwell's pool
• 10:02 Buffalo Bill's will reopen 8-10 times per year?
• 11:42 Bidding for room upgrades in Downtown Las Vegas
• 12:53 Criss Angel's open auditions
• 13:59 The death of the Planet Hollywood brand?
• 15:59 The talking camels of Luxor
• 17:38 Legendary Vegas architect talks hotel/casino design
• 19:53 Behind the design of Crockford's Lobby & the tiki bar
• 22:09 Caesars goes all-in - New $300 package launched
• 23:31 Why Caesars all-in package may NOT be a good deal
• 25:05 The upcoming Las Vegas marketing push

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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

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Episode Description

This week July's gaming numbers came in and they were quite a surprise. Not only were gaming numbers up statewide, but one particular game performed quite well. What does this mean for the wider recovery? We'll cover the hotel/visitor stats on the next show, but this is a fun little dive into the gaming numbers.

In other news the Sphere is continuing its success with Oz now established and the Backstreet Boys reportedly earning $4 million per peformance. We also discuss: Sahara's extended no resort fee deal, an update on the Dream Hotel, Wynn Al Marjah construction, Circa's $190 lobster corndogs, Jason Aldean's struggling and why Binion's played around with their logo.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Binion's shiny new logo
• 0:48 Dream Hotel update - New ownership
• 3:19 Sphere Wizard of Oz is a success
• 5:36 Backstreet Boys making $4 million per Sphere performance?
• 7:19 Wynn Al Marjah aerial update
• 7:43 16,000 square foot underground Vegas house for sale
• 10:33 Sahara extends no resort fee & other goodies promo
• 11:09 Circa's $190 lobster corndogs
• 12:49 Golden Gate's "Last Dance" & casino reimagining
• 13:44 Changing casinos floors with the generations
• 16:04 Jason Aldean's struggling?
• 17:50 Carlos 'n Charlie's out at Flamingo
• 20:17 July's surprisingly good gaming numbers

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!

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas

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Episode Description

This week a number of interesting stories were happening in Vegas. First off, one of the biggest slot influencers lifted the veil on partner deal in the sweepstakes casino space. Find out what he is saying and why he is calling out some of the biggest names in the space. Is disclosure becoming more and more of a problem in physical, online and sweepstakes casinos?

In other news the Athletics officially announced their move to Vegas in 2026 with 6 games at the Las Vegas Ballpark. But how is their stadium construction going? We also discuss: Hard Rock's guitar progress, Nevada state getting hacked, Eggslut coming to Rio, Mark Walhberg's Flecha, Universal Horror Unleashed, coin slots at Slots A Fun and how the weather has been amazing lately.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas is a normal place with normal people
• 0:45 State of Nevada "hacked"
• 2:00 Universal Horror Unleashed has arrived
• 4:17 Slots A Fun is looking so good - Anything better than coin slots?
• 5:58 Flecha review - Mark Wahlberg's Mexican restaurant in Vegas
• 8:57 Big Vegas slot influencer feud
• 10:45 Transparency in the slot influencer space & sweepstake casinos?
• 13:13 Vegas weather has been beautiful!
• 14:03 Athletics arrive for 6 Vegas games in 2026
• 15:47 A's Stadium Cam - Concrete foundations going in?
• 16:26 Hard Rock Guitar Tower update - Hard to capture the impact?
• 17:29 Eggslut is coming to Rio
• 18:45 Interview with Ohtani translator's bookie - Crazy stories!
• 20:22 Lifestyles of casino whales

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!