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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!

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Episode Description

This week F1 jumped into another lawsuit, but this time it is a bit different. They are cracking down on counterfeit merch from a building you know very well. Should they be doing this and what does the counterfeit merch look like?

In other #news an iconic Vegas venue is closing soon for up to a year of renovations. Does Foundation Room have the best views in Vegas? We also discuss: shoe tragedies at Wynn, a peak at Ellis Island's expansion, Fontainebleau Hall of Excellence, new Vegas tiki, Vegas elevator issues, why you should avoid hotels with smart smoke detectors and why 1993 was the turning point of the Vegas Strip.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Wynn Las Vegas shoe tragedy
• 0:32 Another F1 Las Vegas lawwsuit!
• 2:20 Vegas "smart" smoke detectors continue to cause problems
• 4:00 More elevator problems in Vegas
• 5:07 How old to request a close Vegas room?
• 6:04 Stadium Swim's $90+ nachos
• 7:46 Nachogate returns - Mandalay Bay's $22 offering
• 9:45 Grand Tiki coming soon
• 10:26 Resorts World's very sad tiki bar
• 12:27 Vegas wins U.S. little league championship
• 14:04 Guide to every brunch in Las Vegas
• 14:50 1993 Vegas - The moment Las Vegas changed forever?
• 16:39 Foundation Room closing for renovations?
• 17:58 First look inside Ellis Island's expansion
• 19:28 Fontainebleau's Hall of Excellence is….excellent?
• 20:57 Why Hall of Excellence may not be worth the money

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

This week the day we have all been waiting for arrived. Quad zero roulette has made its way to the Las Vegas Strip. While a lot of people don't pay attention to the odds, this isn't good. Find out how it is being implemented, the "bonus" aspect and why you should avoid this new game with the equivalent of four zeros.

In other news the newest Vegas casino Cadence Crossing is progressing fast. We show you what it looks like right now. We also discuss: the $49 AYCE brunch "deal" at STK, the Holiday Inns of Vegas, Fitzgerald's circa 1993, having a rough Vegas night and where you can buy the amazing statues of Mirage.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 What the hell happened at 4am?
• 0:50 Rough first day working on the Strip
• 2:23 Swimming in the Venetian canals
• 4:02 $49 AYCE brunch at STK - Is this a deal?
• 5:48 The best states to live in - Nevada is ranked where?
• 7:16 Bazaar Meat's interesting auction
• 8:42 How to buy Mirage's art work including the famous statues
• 10:55 Cadence Crossing construction update - Newest Vegas casino
• 12:10 The Holiday Inns of Las Vegas
• 13:16 A look at Fitzgeralds circa 2003
• 14:07 Rio closes financing for renovations
• 15:44 0000 roulette arrives on the Strip
• 17:10 How 0000 odds compare to previous versions of roulette

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

This week Circa continued its brand expansion with a huge win against much bigger competitors. As Circa builds their brands across the country, what are they doing right and why are they having so much success against industry giants? Plus when will Derek Stevens step up and become the next Steve Wynn?

In other news Taylor Swift rumors swirled this week following the announcement of her new showgirl themed album. Could she end up at the Sphere? We also discuss: high Vegas foreclosures, more viral Vegas prices, dogs in casinos, Durango construction update, Bellagio's new high limit room, 1962 Fremont and everything new we learned about Rio's next phase of renovations.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Fake Justin Bieber arrives in Vegas
• 0:55 High Vegas prices keep going viral
• 2:52 Fremont Street circa 1962
• 4:04 Plaza vs. Rio - A great conversation between executives
• 5:31 Some new info on the future renovations coming to Rio
• 7:01 Rio's new casino carpet is a hit!
• 7:26 Durango's expansion - construction update
• 8:31 Huge Primm land sale!
• 11:02 Las Vegas among the highest markets for foreclosures
• 11:58 Another Vegas Strip surcharge
• 13:35 Reinventing the Aviators - The Cone Jesters?
• 15:00 Circa's big gaming license win
• 16:44 Why Circa's marketing is among the best in Las Vegas
• 17:54 A look at Bellagio's new high limit room
• 19:20 Dogs in casinos
• 20:27 Taylor Swift at the Vegas Sphere? New rumor…

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 Sphere Entertainment released their earnings and it is probably the best news we have seen thus far. While the venue and company are far from out of the woods, they turned a profit in the 2nd quarter (sort of), extended the Backstreet Boys residency and continue with plans for expansions. We discuss the latest.

In other news Las Vegas is paying F1 another $20 million in sponsorships as they extend the race through 2027. How is the LVCVA combating the slowdown and what else do we have to look forward to? We also discuss: the fire at Sahara, Circa Survivor's cool welcome kit, debunking another round of Circus Circus rumors, how to become a Fremont Street performer, winning $442K, Oyo's renovations and loss of Hooters plus where to find your favorite NFL team's bars in Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The happiest winner in Las Vegas
• 0:47 Another fire on the Las Vegas Strip
• 1:45 Sphere has become an international icon
• 2:30 Backstreet Boys Sphere residency extended
• 3:33 Sphere earnings - Profitable…sort of.
• 4:57 The best news in the history of the Sphere?
• 5:49 Guide to NFL bars in Vegas by team
• 7:44 Battista's lawsuit settled & memoir
• 8:46 Circa Survivor unboxing - Over the top?
• 10:35 Hooters closes at Oyo
• 11:44 Oyo's renovations coming - Premiumize?
• 13:34 Learning to become a Fremont Street performer
• 14:27 MTM Vegas housekeeping - Patreon, advertisers & more
• 15:33 LVCVA extends F1 race - Adds $20 million sponsorship
• 16:57 How Las Vegas is combating the slowdown - Value Summer?
• 18:20 Debunking Circus Circus sale rumors
• 20:10 Is there a chance these new rumors are true?

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 Strat's owners released their earnings including occupancy rates for June and it isn't looking good. What is going well at the property and why is it struggling to attract visitors. Are young people today overlooking the Strip resort for something nicer? What bright spots are there for the Strip icon?

In other news the A's stadium has reached another milestone. Concrete! We also discuss: Bottled Blonde vs. Ole Red views, Stage Door/Battista's delays, Suns Out leaving Resorts World, the Labubu rave, Adventuredome's current state, ATMs at table games, how slots actually work and why Downtown's most classic casino is losing all of its table games.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Labubu rave hits Vegas
• 1:00 Primm unveils brand new marquee, new hope?
• 3:26 New restaurants and more - How Primm is trying to rebrand
• 4:26 Suns Out Buns Out is gone at Resorts World
• 5:51 Resorts World's new Smashburger concept
• 7:05 Golden Gate announces drastic casino changes
• 9:52 Adventuredome is looking very nice & other takeaways
• 12:40 Bottled Blonde vs. Ole Red fountain views
• 14:13 Delays affecting Battista & Stage Door's renovations
• 16:20 ATMs at table games?
• 18:19 How slot machines actually work
• 19:33 Strat is having a horrid summer
• 21:30 Top of the World restaurant / rotating restaurants
• 22:52 The A's pour concrete!

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 Strat's owners released their earnings including occupancy rates for June and it isn't looking good. What is going well at the property and why is it struggling to attract visitors. Are young people today overlooking the Strip resort for something nicer? What bright spots are there for the Strip icon?

In other news the A's stadium has reached another milestone. Concrete! We also discuss: Bottled Blonde vs. Ole Red views, Stage Door/Battista's delays, Suns Out leaving Resorts World, the Labubu rave, Adventuredome's current state, ATMs at table games, how slots actually work and why Downtown's most classic casino is losing all of its table games.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Labubu rave hits Vegas
• 1:00 Primm unveils brand new marquee, new hope?
• 3:26 New restaurants and more - How Primm is trying to rebrand
• 4:26 Suns Out Buns Out is gone at Resorts World
• 5:51 Resorts World's new Smashburger concept
• 7:05 Golden Gate announces drastic casino changes
• 9:52 Adventuredome is looking very nice & other takeaways
• 12:40 Bottled Blonde vs. Ole Red fountain views
• 14:13 Delays affecting Battista & Stage Door's renovations
• 16:20 ATMs at table games?
• 18:19 How slot machines actually work
• 19:33 Strat is having a horrid summer
• 21:30 Top of the World restaurant / rotating restaurants
• 22:52 The A's pour concrete!

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 we throw aside the bad numbers to discuss a number of interesting stories. Casinos are crazy places and the culture can be interesting, but what are the worst things that happen in a casino? Our eyes are open. We also discuss other aspects of casino culture including large accidental bets and some of the craziest advantage plays that have cost the casinos millions.

In other news Indian fine dining is coming to the Strip for the very first time. We also discuss: Beer Park's big fees, an F1 ethics scandal, Rio's new murder mystery, the quirkiest house in Vegas, Caesars Republic Sonoma County, the possibility of a new light rail system and why more rumors are surfacing about the demolition of Luxor and/or Excalibur.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas ticket robot arrives
• 0:29 F1 ethics scandal - Are the commissioners guilty?
• 2:42 Beer Park's big fees? Should you tip too?
• 5:46 Light rail coming to Las Vegas?
• 7:17 Indian fine dining coming to the Strip
• 8:37 Marriage Can Be Murder arrives at the Rio
• 9:33 The worst things seen in a casino
• 11:12 The insane Lonnie Hammagren house is for sale
• 12:32 Crazy advantage player stories
• 15:58 Biggest accidental bet?
• 17:19 Caesars Republic Sonoma County announced
• 18:05 The long hidden theater at Circus Circus
• 20:24 Another crazy Luxor/Excalibur demolition rumor

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Episode Description

This week earnings reports and stats came rolling in to indicate whether Las Vegas is really struggling or not. While some numbers do indicate a pullback in visitation, the gaming numbers were actually quite positive giving us mixed results. We also dive into a few earnings calls to see what is driving the good and what they have to say about the rest of the year.

In other news Boring Company is expanding with another loop system in Nashville. We also discuss: Venetian removing their LOVE sign, stats showing how local gamblers differ from tourists, 3 rules for living in Las Vegas, Plaza's Jonny Suite, GVR's $200 million renovation, the John Wick Experience and how you can score the Aviator's cool new roulette jacket.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas blue pool water
• 0:30 The Fall of Vegas? Rough visitor numbers for June
• 2:12 Looking at visitor numbers over the years
• 3:16 How REVPar in June compares to the past - More revenue per room?
• 5:05 The worst takes on the Vegas slowdown
• 7:45 Will Las Vegas shift back towards the gambler?
• 8:58 A look back at 2008 Caesars Total Rewards
• 10:30 Caesars - lower drink prices & less comps for elites
• 12:55 Carversteak's tricky prix fixe menu
• 15:15 NYNY pizza bargain?
• 16:11 Hogs & Heifers announces new Downtown Vegas location
• 17:22 Is Downtown Grand in serious financial trouble?
• 18:07 Another Vegas casino is closing soon - End of $3.99 AYCE spagetti!
• 20:12 Venetian's new Wizard of Oz activation
• 22:12 Westgate brings back Elvis 1969
• 23:48 Fontainebleau may be getting desperate - Tons of new promos
• 26:29 Resorts World - strangest comp ever?
• 27:47 The wider slowdown is worse for the newest Vegas casinos

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

This week earnings reports and stats came rolling in to indicate whether Las Vegas is really struggling or not. While some numbers do indicate a pullback in visitation, the gaming numbers were actually quite positive giving us mixed results. We also dive into a few earnings calls to see what is driving the good and what they have to say about the rest of the year.

In other news Boring Company is expanding with another loop system in Nashville. We also discuss: Venetian removing their LOVE sign, stats showing how local gamblers differ from tourists, 3 rules for living in Las Vegas, Plaza's Jonny Suite, GVR's $200 million renovation, the John Wick Experience and how you can score the Aviator's cool new roulette jacket.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Aviators new roulette jacket
• 0:29 A look at the new John Wick Experience
• 2:43 Boring Company is building another loop
• 4:16 Venetian removes "LOVE" sign
• 5:37 Takeaways from Red Rock's earnings call - Killing it?
• 7:30 How local gamblers differ from tourists & what that means
• 10:09 Green Valley Ranch $200 million renovation & new rooms
• 11:45 3 Rules for Living in Las Vegas
• 13:01 Plaza's quirky "Jonny Suite"
• 14:48 Caesars seat fee controversy
• 16:34 Caesars earnings - Soft summer but recovery ahead?
• 18:40 Caesars testing new offers, how players will respond
• 19:36 June gaming numbers……aren't bad

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!