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

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Episode Description

This week Caesars Entertainment launched their long rumored premium credit card offering. The new Caesars Prestige Visa comes with a ton of perks and ways to spend towards status, but with a $149 annual fee will it be worth getting? What other benefits are they including?

In other news this was the week of Vegas misinformation. Two false stories spread across the internet including one that mentioned UNO table games and another that discussed the handpay threshold. We'll let you know what is true and what isn't plus what other board games will be coming to casinos. We also discuss: Cosmo's camera mystery, M Resort's renovations, free pools in Vegas and the new $8B property from Las Vegas Sands.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Relaxing in Caesars bathtub
• 0:33 The week of Vegas misinformation - Uno casino games?
• 1:50 Several Mattel board games coming to casinos
• 3:35 Which pools are free to the public in Las Vegas?
• 4:58 The Hangover Experience coming to Vegas?
• 7:07 Did the slot handpay threshold change?
• 8:46 Cosmo's mysterious mound of cameras
• 10:08 Circus Circus tram installation 1981
• 10:48 Las Vegas Sands $8B new property
• 13:37 Vegas is the best city in the US for recreation
• 14:44 Update on South Strip Cosmo clone
• 16:07 M Resort completes casino renovations
• 18:51 Caesars launches new premium credit card
• 20:40 How generous is Caesars new credit card?

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 the gambling tax battle continued as the new rules were passed and lawmakers are trying to reverse the decision. What changes are needed in the gambling sphere and will the recent tax deduction changes be reversed plus what else should Congress "fix" about gambling rules?

In other #news Bellagio announced a new flagship restaurant to replace Picasso. It comes from a familiar name but will also feature a new boat dock and 33 foot yacht out on the fountains! We also discuss: 80s Wet N Wild, scooters on the Strip, Circus Circus 50% off offers, 4 Queen social media at it again, Nicco's insane 18 layer chocolate cake and how MGM may soon be automating baggage services.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Scooters return to the Vegas Strip
• 0:28 Bellagio's new yacht and iconic restaurant
• 2:59 Wet 'N Wild was so 80s good
• 4:16 Haunted Luxor ride?
• 5:22 Circus Circus 50% off offers
• 7:36 Aviators incredible new Nevada hat
• 9:18 4 Queens / Binion's social media does it again
• 10:48 Groupon Vegas City Pass deal - Is it worth doing?
• 12:45 Nicco's insane 18 layer chocolate cake - Only $12?
• 14:02 More robots? Automated baggage coming to Vegas Strip
• 16:02 Fair Bet Act trying to reverse new tax rules
• 17:30 Raising the gambling handpay threshold?
• 18:45 Credit cards and casinos don't mix

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 Caesars was in the news with the sudden cancelation of Kelly Clarkson's opening residency shows. A lot of conspiracies surfaced, but it seems like she'll be back soon. We also discuss Caesars cutbacks when it comes to free drinks and a clever solution they came to with their half glass showers at Flamingo.

In other news 4th of July went off without a hitch in Las Vegas with fireworks shows happened across town. We also discuss: another stupid Vegas fee, a blockbuster slot manufacturer purchase, a possible Venetian credit card, Cromwell's fire, Top 50 pizza and how the F1 movie ties into Las Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 A "fun" night at Aria
• 0:55 4th of July Vegas style
• 2:23 Fire at Cromwell
• 4:13 Another stupid Vegas fee
• 6:02 F1 the movie & Las Vegas
• 8:00 Top 50 USA Pizza - 2 Vegas spots make the list
• 9:55 Venetian launching a new credit card?
• 11:11 Apollo buys IGT & Everi - Slot equipment consolidation
• 13:17 Flamingo's "new" shower solution
• 15:00 Caesars cutting back free drink benefits even more
• 17:15 Kelly Clarkson cancels residency last minute
• 19:25 Kelly Clarkston

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 we got news that another Vegas area casino is closing. Following the closure of Whiskey Pete's last year, it has been announced that the iconic Buffalo Bill's in Primm will be closing this weekend. What does this mean for the rides and Primm. Can anything be done to save this once vibrant area?

In other news gambling tax laws have changed and it isn't making a lot of people happy. We also discuss: Resorts World's viral social media battle, an insane wind storm that hit Vegas, how to score $50 Cirque tickets, Flamingo's weird bathrooms, Rio's new tier match, Rio Rita and the gambling monk.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The Vegas gambling monk
• 0:29 Insane winds & storm strikes Vegas
• 2:13 Rio's new tier match is here & meet Rio Rita!
• 3:57 Vegas WTF - Man riding on the back of the bus
• 4:32 Vegas WTF - Flamingo's unique urinal
• 5:05 New gambling tax laws are bad for many
• 8:04 $50 Cirque Vegas ticket sale
• 9:22 What free Vegas attraction will get cut next?
• 11:04 Red Rock vs. Resorts World viral social media battle
• 13:57 Buffalo Bill's casino is closing
• 16:22 What are the odds that Primm survives the next 5-10 years?
• 17:50 How Primm can be saved

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 numbers came in for May, 2025 and they are pretty bad. With the exception of a few bright spots, the visitor numbers were down, gaming was under pressure and room rates were down as well. Are international tourists staying away and how will Vegas recover through the Summer. Is this just the beginning of the really bad numbers?

In other news someone spotted a crack at the Strat, but it has been there for years so don't worry! We also cover the destruction of a famous neon sign, some cool free things you can do in Vegas this July, how Resorts World didn't want to comp a player, what they are planning to build in NYC and how Luxor continues to hide its theming in plain sight.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Crack at the Strat
• 0:35 F1 Grand Prix Plaza simulators free for July
• 1:30 Play Playground free admission for July 4th weekend
• 2:39 Order anything at Wynn's Mizumi?
• 4:05 Crazy Girls have arrived in Downtown Las Vegas
• 5:02 Update on Battista's and Stage Door casino renovations
• 6:57 Luxor history in plain sight
• 8:05 Historic Laughing Jackalope neon sign is no more
• 9:28 Resorts World no comp on $25K hands?
• 11:22 Resorts World NYC & their massive proposed expansion
• 14:35 Vegas May visitor numbers - Things are bad
• 16:48 Will Vegas suffer under the new economic realities?
• 17:29 International visitors are staying away from Vegas
• 19:18 What do these bad numbers say about the summer and the future of 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!

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Episode Description

This week news broke that Hard Rock has changed some aspects of the guitar tower. With more rooms and a reduction of spa space, does this mean they are cutting back or have plans just changed? Plus find out what is growing under the new plans and what the new Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction looks like now.

In other #news Vegas is slow this summer so we take a look at rates at the same time people are discussing what the city can do to draw tourists back. We also discuss: Elaine Wynn's condo, Virgin's two story Garden Villa, hot dog inflation at Casino Royale, the A's groundbreaking ceremony, denying payment because of a player's card and where you can soon eat NYC's oldest dim sum in Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas hotdog inflation
• 0:35 A's "groundbreaking" ceremony & doubts created
• 2:31 BLVD update - Vast improvement over what came before
• 4:02 Eataly's new entrance is now open
• 4:40 What can Vegas do to instantly attract more tourists?
• 8:01 A look inside Elaine Wynn's condo - Now for sale
• 9:22 Virgin's two story Grand Villa
• 11:27 The next Vegas pedestrian bridge
• 12:35 A look at Vegas Summer room rates
• 15:32 Denying jackpots based on the players card?
• 17:10 NYC's oldest dim sum is coming to Vegas
• 19:09 Mirage Guitar Update - Cutbacks or "refined" planning?
• 21:21 Guitar construction update & debating views

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 we learned a lot more about how the growing Vegas Loop plans to connect to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport. With a land acquisition and some plans, Vegas Loop could connect to a transport hub, but will it require extra shuttles and is the solution good enough in the end? Plus how is Vegas airport these days given the slowing visitor numbers.

In other news Resorts World is still pursuing an NBA arena. Is that the best possible location for a new basketball team in Vegas? We also discuss Aria's viral $26 water, Circus Circus' $51 resort fee, singing TSA agents, Vegas housing being soft, the death of the big casino wheel, Dolly Parton's new residency and what to do if a casino asks for your bank account.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Singing Vegas airport TSA agents
• 0:47 Stunning realization at LAS airport
• 1:57 Aria's $26 minibar water goes viral
• 3:46 Resorts World eliminates resort fees this Summer
• 5:44 Showing a bank statement at a casino?
• 8:19 Vegas housing inventory booming
• 10:40 Circus Circus' $51 resort fee
• 12:10 Adventuredome family pack - 4 free kids tickets with 1 adult
• 13:53 How Vegas Loop will get to the airport & new transit center
• 15:57 Is free parking the most overrated Vegas perk?
• 18:23 The death of the big casino wheel
• 19:30 Resorts World looking to build NBA arena
• 21:05 Why a Resorts World arena would have the best location in Vegas
• 22:53 Dolly Parton is coming to Las Vegas - New residency announced

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 the news of a slow Vegas summer continues as Caesars put tons of their shows and experiences on sale and Strat launched an innovative new rewards program. With other sales continuing to materialize by the day, will it just be the Summer or are tough times ahead beyond that. We also discuss why you should take advantage of these deals while you can!

In other news the A's are breaking ground on their stadium this coming week and we might now know how they plan to pay for it. (Hint: A big sale!) We also discuss the opening date of The Friends Experience, Netflix House coming to Vegas, a dream job, a hotel project risen from the dead, Arts District's cool new garage and a rumor about even more layoffs at MGM resorts.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Crazy Girls Vegas dream job
• 0:39 Formula 1 Vegas confirmed through 2027
• 3:00 Majestic Hotel reborn - Opening in 2026?
• 4:11 Is Majestic the ultimate Vegas convention hotel?
• 6:27 Arts District parking garage is officially happening
• 7:34 MGM rumors - Cutting even more food management
• 9:03 The Friends Experience announces opening date & ticket prices
• 10:51 Netflix House Vegas is coming - More experiential Vegas
• 13:22 A's groundbreaking date coming this week
• 14:55 How Fisher's MLS sale could close the stadium funding gap
• 16:49 Even more Vegas airport "hacks"
• 18:52 Strat launches locals only loyalty program with big discounts
• 21:26 Caesars' mega-$50 show ticket sale
• 23:03 This summer is a great opportunity to save

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's largest single shareholder Tilman Fertitta expressed his displeasure with the company even though he has nothing to do with operations. Fertitta used to run rival Golden Nugget, but now is the U.S. ambassador to Italy. He can't be involved with his companies but that didn't stop him from sharing harsh criticism of Wynn including the culture following recent fines.

In other news one of the quirkiest Vegas icons is coming back. After leaving Riviera over a decade ago, the Crazy Girls statue moved to Planet Hollywood but it has been MIA for years. Where will it end up? We also discuss Laughlin vs. Vegas, clean air sensors spreading in Vegas hotel rooms, where you can get pastaRamen, MGM's enhanced cruise benefits, Dive and what Venetian's CEO says about this summer and charging you more.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Bad decision in Laughlin
• 0:40 Tilman Fertitta isn't happy with Wynn
• 2:27 Crazy Vegas restaurant Dive would have been 30
• 4:26 Venetian opens new Via Via food hall
• 5:53 pastaRamen popup at Resorts World
• 7:05 MGM enhances Royal Caribbean partnership - points earnings, more benefits…
• 8:52 Laughlin visitor survey - How does it compare to Vegas?
• 10:45 Is Laughlin relying on Vegas scraps?
• 11:25 Clean air sensors spreading in Vegas
• 13:35 Crazy Girls are coming back to Vegas!
• 16:02 Takeaways from Venetian CEO interview - Renovations, the future, rewards and more
• 18:32 Has Apollo hurt or helped the Venetian?
• 20:07 Is Venetian a world class integrated resort?

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 Fontainebleau announced huge enhancements to their rewards program in order to try to draw in more guests. They are claiming the new Fontainebleau Rewards is the most generous loyalty program on the Strip, but is it too little too late and can they find a customer base with this new generosity.

In other news Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio is getting a $3 million renovation, a new name and a familiar chef. We also discuss: The return of Wrestlemania, the Enhanced Games, gorillas spreading to the Strip, a Vegas mayo marriage, Strat's summer of value, 50% off food deals, Hollywood 2.0 dying and the ultimate Vegas Uber airport hack.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Fremont gorillas move to the Strip
• 1:14 Wrestlemania is returning to Vegas in 2026
• 2:51 Hollywood 2.0 in Vegas is dead…for now?
• 4:17 Ellis Island 50% off during construction
• 5:30 50% off Superfrico pizza this summer
• 6:10 Pin Up Pizza's $5.99 slice but is this a deal?
• 7:39 The "Enhanced Games" coming to Vegas
• 9:33 Strat's "Summer of Value"
• 11:16 Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio is being reborn
• 12:55 Get married by the Helman's Mayonnaise Mascot
• 13:46 Sphere Entertainment officially moves to Nevada
• 14:32 The ultimate Vegas Uber airport hack?
• 16:06 Sands or Aladdin coming back? Which brands should return to Vegas?
• 18:57 The "all new" Fontainebleau Rewards
• 19:52 Comparing Fontainebleau Rewards to other Strip programs
• 21:00 8% slot hold for Strip slots?

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!