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

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This week we got word on a couple of anticipated openings in Las Vegas. Today the long anticipated Capital One Lounge is opening in Harry Reid International Airport. It is bringing a high quality lounge experience with some unique offerings to Vegas, but where can you find it? We also go over the opening date of Universal's Horror Unleashed including the steep ticket prices.

In other news prices are high in Las Vegas and people are complaining. We go over some of the most recent examples and wonder if the narrative of high Vegas prices is becoming mainstream. We also discuss: a new life for the monorail, sports book of yesteryear, outside food and drinks at Vegas hotels and the cosmofying of Fontainebleau.

• 0:00 The sports book of 20 years ago
• 1:34 Las Vegas Monorail will live longer
• 3:04 Pawn After Dark - A new podcast from the Pawn Stars
• 4:16 Zupas $16 Chocolate covered strawberries
• 5:25 Buddy's $60 Caesars Palace pizza
• 6:18 Gordon Ramsay's $34 idiot sandwich
• 6:46 New Caesars celebrity chef "foodie" tour
• 7:30 More Vegas price complaints on social media - Fair or foul?
• 8:34 101 games and $245 bonus. Good or disappointing?
• 9:54 M Resort's new tower construction update
• 11:24 Universal Horror Unleashed opening date & ticket prices
• 13:36 Vegas hotels & outside food & drinks
• 15:00 Fontainebleau's big score
• 17:10 Capital One Lounge at Harry Reid Airport now open

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This week Wynn had their latest earnings call where they dove more into the future of the company. While we didn't get any announcements for their "Wynn West" land, the company talked about their Emirates, London and Thailand casinos plus why they won't build Wynn Las Vegas 2.0 when they build something new in the city.

In other news Fontainebleau has brought back their popular status match, but with some catches. It isn't as good as before, but should be worth doing for many. We also discuss the sad Caesars Palace garage, Primarily Prime Rib on Valentine's Day. the JW Marriott rooms, themed slot areas, split odds on blackjack and where you can experience a robot barista.

• 0:00 The Vegas scooter gangs are back!
• 0:40 Fontainebleau status match returns
• 1:53 Caesars Palace's very sad parking garage
• 3:30 Split odds on blackjack at the same table?
• 5:03 Primarily Prime Rib impresses again
• 6:50 A look at the Slots A Fun tacos
• 8:00 Follow up on coins in casinos
• 8:48 Themed slot areas & Mark's Hooters nostalgia
• 10:26 Robot Baristas have arrived in Vegas
• 12:13 Bringing drinks from one casino to the next - Is it wrong?
• 14:10 Diving into Wynn's future from their earnings call
• 15:25 What will happen to Wynn West?
• 16:58 JW Marriott Las Vegas room review
• 18:23 Why JW Marriott is a true 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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This week MGM realeased their earnings which includes a reduction in profit mostly due to F1, but other interesting takeaways as well. MGM discussed their successful Marriott partnership, the timeline for their Osaka casino and what they see the future of F1 being in Las Vegas. Plus how you can score an MGM Grand renovated room right now.

In other news Las Vegas ended its 214 day streak of no rain. With snow now in the mountains all is right with the world. We also discuss: Flamingo's new Go Pool, Netflix Bites opening at MGM Grand, increased poker rakes, Westgate's new paid parking, Aces cheerleader auditions, UFOs over the city and the Backstreet Boys at the Spere.

• 0:00 Valentine's Day in Las Vegas
• 0:36 UFOs over Las Vegas?
• 1:19 Las Vegas ends 214 day rainless streak - (And snow!)
• 2:28 Westgate starts paid parking scheme
• 4:13 Top Music Venues in the U.S. including 3 in Las Vegas
• 5:15 MGM raises their poker rake
• 7:15 Coins in a casino!
• 8:39 New Flamingo pool unveiled - Beautiful, but different
• 10:32 Netflix Bites is open at MGM Grand
• 12:14 Las Vegas High Rollers auditions
• 13:30 Backstreet Boys at the Sphere
• 15:30 Diving into the MGM earnings call - Less profit
• 16:30 MGM Marriott update & Osaka groundbreaking
• 17:40 MGM Grand renovation update - Rooms available now!
• 18:36 Hornbuckle & MGM on the future of Vegas F1 after 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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This week we break down the 2024 gaming numbers to see where casinos are doing well in Nevada and where they are struggling. With over $4 billion in comps given in 2024 the casinos are brining in more revenue than ever, but the data shows a significant change in profit margins. Is it even possible for Vegas to be a budget destination anymore?

In other news a new casino world record has been set. Would you visit 110 casinos in 24 hours? We also discuss: Rampart casino and buffet, Punk Rock Bowling, Magic of Asia food festival, Badlands golf course debacle, Hard Rock construction, Wynn Al Marjah and throwing the dice at a stick man.

• 0:00 Throwing dice at the stick man
• 0:37 Very soft Super Bowl in Las Vegas
• 2:00 South Point's amazing Super Bowl food specials
• 2:42 Wynn Al Marjah completes financing & construction update
• 4:18 New casino world record set
• 6:06 Our apologies to Californians
• 7:02 Magic of Asia food fest coming to Downtown
• 8:32 Punk Rock Bowling music festival
• 10:09 Shawn's "Major" Rampart casino experience
• 12:26 Rampart Casino late night specials & weekend brunch buffet
• 15:15 Las Vegas' huge cutbacks to pay for Badlands debacle
• 17:02 Mirage construction update - Guitar Tower foundation
• 18:01 Las Vegas struggling to make a profit?
• 19:38 Is the new union contract hurting Las Vegas profits?
• 21:23 Bubble craps going viral?

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 we discuss the prevalence of Vegas social media influencers and the lack of disclosure on their content. Recently a discussion happened that revealed some of the most popular influencers are being paid as marketing promoters for Vegas brands, but aren't disclosing it. Is this just part of the game in 2025 or should they do better?

In other news Rio's top gaming executive is out. We also discuss: Cashman Field's auction, the Mar A Lago of Vegas, movement on the A's stadium, Voodoo Lounge, a new airport lounge coming to LAS, Caesars price gouging, a scary power outage, Durango's phase 2 construction, new home price records and the Bighorn Sheep in Boulder City.

• 0:00 Bighorn Sheep & sunny weather in Southern Nevada
• 0:49 Power outages at Cosmo & airport - Stuck in elevators!
• 2:23 Mar-A-Lago of Las Vegas is for sale
• 3:55 Cashman Field going up for auction again
• 5:26 Capital One Lounge opening at Harry Reid Airport
• 6:55 Vegas price gouging reaches new levels
• 8:59 Caesars Diamond Plus drinks & Starbucks no more?
• 9:56 A look at the reopened Voodoo Lounge at Rio
• 12:03 Rio's head gaming officer Kevin Sweet is out
• 13:12 A's file Land Use Permit for ballpark - When will construction start?
• 14:39 Southern Nevada's median home price reaches a new record
• 15:45 Durango phase 2 construction update
• 16:27 Caesars Colosseum's new residency - Kelly Clarkson
• 17:37 The Vegas influencer trap & lack of disclosure
• 20:20 Local media vs. influencers & disclosure of free stuff/paid ads
• 22:12 Why this type of content ruins people's expectations

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This week we as rumors swirled about MGM's CEO stepping away, we got the December Vegas visitor numbers which aren't bad, but show a significant slowdown in growth compared to what we have seen. What does it mean, will MGM have a new CEO and is it time to hit the brakes on growth for the Vegas tourism industry?

In other news we discuss Peter Luger's great value power lunch plus the new Caesars Palace carpet & stinkiest bathroom. We also discuss the Otonomous Hotel, the bagel eating champion, Vegas Matt hitting 1M, a 1988 flyover of Vegas, retro roller skating and new late night food specials that remind us of yesteryear.

• 0:00 The largest casino chip collection in the world
• 0:58 Founderscard officially dumps Caesars as gaming partner
• 2:32 Downtown Summerlin's new retro roller skating rink
• 4:08 Station Casinos brings back late night food specials!
• 5:32 Diving into the numbers - Vegas in 2024 vs. 2023
• 6:45 Is this the end of crazy growth for Las Vegas tourism?
• 7:45 Peter Luger's Power Lunch is an amazing deal
• 11:01 Caesars Palace new carpet & stinkiest bathroom in Vegas?
• 12:21 Vegas Matt hits 1 million YouTube subscribers
• 14:07 1988 flyover of Las Vegas
• 15:24 Joey Chesnut wins the Bagel Eating World Championship
• 15:53 The Otonomous Hotel is opening in Vegas this Summer
• 17:21 More shakeup rumors at MGM Resorts - Hornbuckle out?
• 18:44 Has MGM screwed itself with the "asset light" model?

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 one of the more absurd rumors spread like wildfire through the Vegas social media scene. After Phil Ruffin's admission that Circus Circus is for sale, rumors began swirling that Disney would buy it. We discuss why this rumor is ridiculous and makes no sense plus why Disney really isn't interested in coming to Las Vegas.

In other news MGM has settled lawsuits relating to a big data breach and their cyberattack. How much will you get? We also discuss Salt Bae's sudden exit from Vegas, Wynn getting added to Founderscard, the Mr. Beast Experience, Nevada's Tik Tok obsession, the December gaming numbers and why Vegas hotels still can't figure out the check-in experience.

• 0:00 More insane Vegas check-in lines
• 1:03 Founderscard adds Wynn status & discount benefit
• 2:20 Is Caesars going away as a Founderscard benefit?
• 3:12 Carpet update from Tuscany
• 4:33 Ludacris poolside at M Resort
• 5:18 Mr. Beast Experience weekend coming to Resorts World
• 7:31 Museum of Ice Cream is coming to Las Vegas
• 9:10 Salt Bae's Park MGM restaurant closes suddenly
• 10:26 World Bagel Eating Championship returns to Vegas
• 11:14 Following up on Caesars casino drink benefits
• 12:52 Nevada is the most Tik Tok obsessed state
• 14:27 MGM settles lawsuits surrounding cyberattack
• 16:10 December gaming numbers - Strip down again!?
• 17:47 The stupidest Vegas rumor - Disney buying Circus Circus?

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This week we learned about the timeline for the ouster of Mohegan Sun at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Find out when the property will be brought back together and when a new loyalty program will launch. Will this be the rebirth that Virgin needs to be successful following the end of their recent strike?

In other news there are some reports of a shakeup at MGM Resorts among managers. What exactly is happening and what do we know? We also discuss the soon to open expansion at El Cortez Las Vegas including some cool new neon. Other topics include: Dig This Vegas, the MGM valet "hack", gambler gift shaming, the new Raiders head coach, President Trump's visit to Vegas and when Netflix Bites is opening at MGM Grand.0:00 Gordon Ramsay actually shows his face in Vegas

• 0:00 Casino free gift shaming
• 0:54 President Trump visits Circa - No tax on tips
• 2:33 Netflix Bites opening date announced
• 4:08 Westgate Las Vegas joins Choice Hotels
• 5:48 Vegas Loop viral video - Stoplights underground
• 6:52 How far we've gotten with Vegas Loop in 4 years
• 8:30 Raiders hire 5th coach in 5 years
• 9:43 Mohegan Sun out at Virgin Hotels on March 4
• 11:05 The rebirth of Virgin Hotels
• 12:25 Dig This Vegas - Use real bulldozers
• 13:35 Caesars' tiny free comp drinks at Flamingo
• 15:10 Pet peeve - Casinos that charge for sparkling water & redbull
• 15:48 MGM Resorts "valet hack"
• 18:04 A big management shakeup happening at MGM Resorts?
• 19:26 El Cortez is very close to opening their big expansion

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This week Circus Circus owner and longtime Vegas casino owner Phil Ruffin announced that he is looking to sell the aging property. He also wants to buy another Vegas casino, but will he be able to get someone to pay him $5 billion for Circus Circus? And what does it mean for the north end of the Strip?

In other news the nasty Virgin Hotels culinary union strike has now officially ended. We also discuss MGM Grand's massive room renovations, Gordon Ramsay coming to Vegas, an insane Sphere drone show, more news on BLVD, Sahara's cool entrance conversion, a free observation deck coming to the Strip and the expansion of Vegas Loop.

• 0:00 Gordon Ramsay actually shows his face in Vegas
• 0:45 Virgin strike is over
• 2:40 World of Concrete's insane Sphere drone show
• 3:47 College Football National Championship coming in 2027
• 5:21 Vegas Loop opens its newest station
• 7:03 Sahara's cool entrance conversion
• 8:16 Very sad Mirage drone shot
• 9:36 BLVD new tenants & free Strip observation space
• 11:05 MGM Grand announces massive room renovations
• 12:30 MGM is adding 111 suites to their main tower
• 13:53 Circus Circus is for sale for an insane price
• 15:03 How Phil Ruffin has parlayed Vegas land plays into big wealth
• 16:44 Is the North Strip revolution really a thing?

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This week we have a huge treat for you as we go behind the scenes of KA including what it is like in the music studio as they produce the sound for the epic show. We also take a look at the impressive theater, moving stages, backstage areas and go over why you might not have realized just how impressive this entire production is.

In other news someone is proposing helicopter taxis for Las Vegas but does that really make sense? We also discuss: fake monk scams on the Strip, Mark's recent Fontainebleau offer, drama with our pursuit of movie studios, gambling on airplanes, Whose Live Anyway and an incredible update on the Brightline high speed rail project.

• 0:00 Mini Cybertruck at Venetian
• 0:33 Neon Museum adds Super Bowl sign to collection
• 1:43 Las Vegas helicopter taxis?
• 3:50 Amazing update on Brightline train project
• 5:30 Vegas fake monk scam - What you need to know
• 7:13 Mark's Fontainebleau offer with no play
• 8:33 Drama with Hollywood 2.0
• 9:50 Whose Live Anyway coming to Vegas
• 11:02 Gambling on airplanes? Delta & DraftKings partnership
• 13:02 Is gambling on airplanes a good idea?
• 13:55 Behind my behind the scenes of KA
• 16:40 What it was like being in the KA music studio
• 18:36 Why we don't get new shows like KA anymore
• 20:22 The moving parts of KA

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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