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

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As social media chatter about the "death of Las Vegas" continue, the city had one of its busiest weekends in awhile with long lines at the airport and tons of people visiting. Breaking down the gaming numbers from March we also see things continuing to hold on. Is Vegas holding up and what will the Summer look like?

In other news MGM has cut back even more in Vegas. This time they are cutting concierge services from most of their Las Vegas hotels. Is the "special" Vegas service experience now gone? We also discuss Caesars' surge parking prices, M Resort's new tower update, Empire Strips back, Sammy's Woodfired pizza and what will replace the old bingo room at Sunset Station.

• 0:00 Insane Vegas airport lines
• 0:49 Busy weekend in Vegas - Gaming expo, AC/DC and more
• 2:54 Sammy's Woodfired airport pizza review
• 4:17 More MGM cutbacks - Goodbye concierge
• 6:10 The death of the "special" Vegas experience
• 7:15 Following up on the old Strip Travelodge
• 8:33 Empire Strips Back coming to Rio
• 9:16 M Resort tower construction update
• 10:06 Sunset Station's fun bingo replacement
• 11:19 Caesars implementing event parking - Fair or no?
• 13:48 March gaming numbers - Better than expected?
• 15:13 Summer Vegas forecasts and looking forward to the numbers

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This week we received the March, 2025 airport numbers at the same time we received some troubling information about safety at Harry Reid International Airport. While potential danger was found and fixes are being implemented, find out why helicopters and planes weren't safe. Plus are people still visiting Las Vegas?

In other news another long closed casino may finally be sold and converted into a surprising venue. We also discuss: rafting down the Colorado, Circa's all-in package and Legacy Club renovations, the quirkiness of Dotty's, Oyo and Motel 6, an update on the guitar tower and how the Travelodge name died on the Strip.

• 0:00 Las Vegas' newest way to keep people safe
• 0:41 Eastside Cannery may finally be sold!
• 2:58 Oldest Vegas hotel rooms rebranded
• 4:03 Circa's Legacy Club getting a new entrance
• 4:58 Circa's $400 all-in Summer Package
• 6:50 Colorado River rafting adventures
• 8:13 The quirkiness and deals of Dotty's
• 10:10 Guitar Tower construction update - Vertical!
• 10:48 $30K for Wrestlemania?
• 12:18 Oyo's big Vegas Motel 6 renovation & promise
• 14:25 Vegas airport safety warning - FAA makes huge changes
• 16:43 Las Vegas March airport numbers - Signs out trouble?
• 18:22 Spirit pulling way back in Vegas?

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This week Wrestlemania took over Las Vegas with multiple days of events, fan festivals and fun. It didn't go off without incident though as we had headaches and people acting dumb. In the end was it worth it for Las Vegas and how did wrestling's biggest event do in Las Vegas?

In other #news Waldorf Astoria Vegas has a new GM and even more changes planned. We also discuss: the locations of two new poker rooms, the closure of a trailblazing business, back to the 80s cafe, Vegas Unstripped, Durango's new poolside gaming, Tony Hsieh's will and whether or not the roving showgirls are a scam.

• 0:00 UNLV golf's big splash!
• 0:32 Wrestlemania's Vegas spectacle
• 3:25 Caesars Palace poker room update
• 4:10 Planet Hollywood's amazing new poker space
• 5:05 Smoke & Mirrors closes
• 6:13 NYNY roller coaster prices & packages
• 7:30 Vegas Unstripped returns this weekend
• 8:47 Foreigners canceling Vegas trips - What will be the impact?
• 10:25 Back to the 80s cafe - Retro coolness
• 11:22 Durango's pool side gaming is now open
• 12:15 Tony Hseih will found - Huge wrench in Downtown Project?
• 14:23 Waldorf Astoria Vegas gets new GM - More changes coming
• 16:48 The Vegas Showgirls scam?
• 19:10 Is it time for officials to regulate street performers on the Strip?

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This week Vegas was front and center in our new influencer culture as Resorts World bungled their Mr. Beast experience. People showed up and paid for an event, but were disappointed when not much happened. What is the fallout, how was it resolved and is this another big stain on Resorts World's reputation?

In other news Vegas visionary Elaine Wynn has passed away. She was huge in ushering in the Vegas megaresort and was one of the area's biggest philanthropists. What is her legacy? We also discuss: GVR's buffet replacement failure, when to tip up front, Vegas spaceport satellites, how Vegas is warming, a Wrestlemania PSA and whether you should get the new MGM credit cards.

• 0:00 Wrestlemania Vegas "PSA"
• 0:41 Mr. Beast Gate at Resorts World - Another disaster?
• 2:32 Did Resorts World drop the ball again & how was it resolved?
• 6:02 Green Valley Ranch's buffet replacement already closing
• 7:13 Sunset Station's old buffet space finally converted
• 7:57 A closer look at Hard Rock and Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, FL
• 10:26 Las Vegas & Reno are warming faster than other cities
• 11:42 Best "tip up front" scenarios in Vegas
• 13:15 Inside Bellagio's Grand Fountain Suite including balcony
• 14:32 Vegas Spaceport is selling private satellites
• 16:04 Diving into MGM's "iconic" new credit cards
• 18:02 Spending your way to MGM status with the new card?
• 19:39 RIP Elaine Wynn - Vegas businesswoman, visionary and philanthropist

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This week MGM Resorts is rumored to be laying off upwards of 200 employees, but this is less about the company doing poorly and more about consolidation. Is this the first move before we see more Vegas layoffs coming or is this all just to be expected?

In other news the Sphere demoed their upcoming Wizard of Oz film and it is quite impressive. What can $80 million and AI do to a 90 year old movie to make it relevant in 2025? In other #news we take a look at the renovated Waldorf Astoria, Mark gives his takes on El Cortez's expansion, Sam's Town's atrium and bighorn sheep, plus we discuss check cashing in casinos, people dressing down in fancy restaurants and why Vegas Loop is on a spending spree.

• 0:00 Cop vs. scooter on the Strip
• 1:08 Sphere's impressive Wizard of Oz demo
• 4:03 Vegas Loop buying more land - Sphere station coming?
• 5:43 Mark's take on the El Cortez expansion
• 7:56 A look at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas' new lobby, bar and tea room
• 10:15 Dressing in Vegas restaurants - A new low?
• 13:05 Check cashing in casinos - Is it predatory?
• 15:35 Most unique lobby in Vegas?
• 17:15 Why Hemingway Park is a must visit in Southern Nevada
• 19:15 Boulder City's incredible Pirate's Cove
• 20:06 More MGM layoffs, but the sky isn't falling

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 Vegas Loop finally expanded again with the opening of their Encore Las Vegas station. While this is yet another notch on their cap, is it an effective new stop and what is changing about the ticket prices with this option?

In other news MGM is finding new fees to increase. We also discuss: the nicest high limit bathrooms in Vegas, Tilman Fertitta buying more Wynn, the quirkiest casino in Southern Nevada, a crazy casino chip lawsuit, takeaways from Mark's trip and a swanky new parking garage coming to the Arts District.

• 0:00 Can you hear me now?
• 0:13 Vegas Loop opens Encore expansion
• 2:20 Very Vegas parking garage coming to Arts District
• 3:36 Touring the nicest Vegas high limit slot bathrooms
• 4:53 High limit rooms are open to the public
• 6:09 A look at the closed Casino Monte Lago at Lake Las Vegas
• 7:48 Crazy casino chip lawsuit - Cashing in after 40 years?
• 10:26 Tilman Fertitta buys even more of Wynn Resorts
• 12:21 MGM finding new fees to increase & how to avoid them
• 14:41 Lake Mead vandalizers found guilty
• 15:44 Hoover Dam Lodge - The quirkiest Vegas casino?
• 17:37 Playing Pachinko in Vegas & old school players club
• 19:05 Mark's Vegas trip takeaways
• 20:53 Vegas is busy despite the doomsday predictions

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This week all of the gaming and visitor numbers came fast and heavy. We covered a lot of the news on the last show, however even more data came in and it isn't looking good. Is this really the beginning of a tough time for Vegas or just a blip in the radar?

In other news Wynn gave their day one employees and incredible gift. How does it compare to other companies? We also discuss: the best Vegas April Fool's jokes, Trop being closed for a year, the Sacramento A's debut, Aviation Nation, Van Gogh 2.0, Flamingo's GO Pool progress and how to score a free cabana at Palms.

• 0:00 Circus Circus 1995 ad
• 0:41 An incredible Casino gift
• 2:19 Update on Wynn's gift to employees - Better than expected
• 3:17 Ellis Island expansion update
• 4:00 Bottled Blonde is getting close to done
• 4:30 Wizard of Oz & Extreme Sports movie confirmed for Sphere
• 6:20 Diving into Lake Las Vegas - Worth a trip out & Mark's first visit
• 9:41 David Siegel of Westgate Resorts passes away
• 11:42 Goat Ball gate & Pinky's review
• 13:58 The possessive form of Vegas
• 14:47 Flamingo's pool is now officially delayed
• 16:22 Cadence Crossing concept art revealed - The next new Vegas casino
• 18:08 Brewdog's rooftop bar & Strip vibes
• 21:10 The newest digital marquee on the Strip - Blocking 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:

As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories

This week all of the gaming and visitor numbers came fast and heavy. We covered a lot of the news on the last show, however even more data came in and it isn't looking good. Is this really the beginning of a tough time for Vegas or just a blip in the radar?

In other news Wynn gave their day one employees and incredible gift. How does it compare to other companies? We also discuss: the best Vegas April Fool's jokes, Trop being closed for a year, the Sacramento A's debut, Aviation Nation, Van Gogh 2.0, Flamingo's GO Pool progress and how to score a free cabana at Palms.

• 0:00 The Trop has been closed for 1 year
• 0:49 Diving into even more bad visitor numbers
• 2:32 Best Vegas April Fool's jokes
• 4:10 Cromwell used to have their own casino scented candles
• 4:42 Wyndham/Caesars bonus points promo
• 5:40 Free cabanas at Palms for locals
• 7:11 Follow up on Palms comps
• 7:48 The reality of no valet at Excalibur
• 11:10 Sacramento A's make their debut and struggle
• 12:21 Siegfried & Roy mansion museum
• 13:27 Aviation Nation coming to Vegas
• 14:34 Mark's Baha Mar casino review - A little bit of everything?
• 16:37 Van Gogh 2.0 coming to Crystals
• 17:35 Pink's Hot Dogs returning to Las Vegas area
• 18:40 Wynn's $10K gift to day one employees
• 20:25 Flamingo's GO Pool may not open on time

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 some troubling numbers came in as we received the visitor stats and gaming figures for February, 2024. With numbers down a lot, can we blame the Super Bowl or is this the beginning of huge declines. Plus why are people searching for Vegas less and why the sky might not be falling despite huge changes to the negative.

In other news F1's Grand Prix Plaza is delayed in Vegas, but they still let the media in. We also discuss: casino scented candles, construction progress on the newest Vegas casino, how the new Hard Rock is doing, whether casinos overblow card counting, Hyatt's casino promo and why Caesars should give gamblers free red bulls!

• 0:00 Casino scented candles!
• 0:51 Fontainebleau's mystery free play offer
• 2:28 Fiesta Henderson redevelopment falls through
• 3:22 Cadence Crossing update - Newest Vegas casino construction
• 4:23 Do casinos overblow card counting?
• 5:59 Steve Wynn's libel lawsuit is dead
• 6:55 Pin Up Pizza sign drama update
• 7:40 Hard Rock Las Vegas drone construction update
• 9:27 F1 Grand Prix Plaza delayed - media event goes on
• 11:07 Hyatt's new casino promo - Rio, Venetian, Palazzo
• 12:05 A look at Wynn's renovated Fairway Villas
• 13:54 Negative Vegas search trends
• 16:07 An example of what Vegas is now in 2025
• 18:07 February Vegas numbers are sort of 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!

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This week MGM announced a number of enhancements to their MGM Rewards program. Most of the new things involve their partners, however they added e-gift cards and teased even more to come. Does this move the mark in making MGM Rewards the best Vegas loyalty program and what else should we expect in the future?

In other news Resorts World Las Vegas is paying a $10.5 million fine to settle their anti-money laundering issues. At the same time they are also laying off employees. Are better times ahead? We also discuss: more crazy food prices and made up fees, a rumored Caesars credit card, Wynn's brand new B bar, Primm's future plans and the guy behind one of Las Vegas' most famous signs.

• 0:00 Fremont Ape revealed
• 0:40 Wynn's brand new "B Bar"
• 1:25 Primm's boutique future, million in investment & more
• 2:45 Buffets are going to save Primm?
• 3:37 BetMGM cancels $400K parlay
• 6:02 The guy behind on of Vegas' most famous signs
• 7:03 Follow up on Vegas Strip 1955 picture
• 7:51 Resorts World's $10.5M fine and layoffs
• 9:25 Netflix Bites $65 Chicken & Waffles
• 10:29 Fontainebleau's $26 chips and guac
• 11:40 Brand new "Restaurant Operations Fee"?
• 12:35 Crazy Palms lawsuit - Elevator fell 22 stories?
• 13:40 MGM enhances - Milestone rewards, enhanced partner benefits & more
• 15:10 MGM now selling e-gift cards & new credit card coming
• 16:58 Rumor - New Caesars credit card coming
• 18:25 How gaming companies have fallen behind in the credit card space
• 19:22 Plaza's summer fireworks return for 2025

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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