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This week following disappointing visitor numbers we saw a decline in October gaming revenue as well. Add in reports of struggles over at Resorts World and the increase of parking and resort fees by MGM and you have a situation where things are slowing down, but prices are staying up. Is this the start of a slower period in Las Vegas?

In other news Sphere has extended a popular act while a 91 year old headliner has added more shows. We also discuss the cancelation of Sick New World, Silverton's Bad Elf popup, Ellis Island being torn up, LVXP's approval, our big jackpot at Sunset Station and how Guy Fieri is expanding once again.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Frankie Valli extends Vegas residency at 91
• 0:43 Ellis Island torn up for massive renovation
• 2:20 LVXP hotel/casino/arena project approved
• 3:55 Chicken Guy! is expanding
• 6:06 Silverton's Bad Elf pop-up holiday bar
• 7:37 A closer look at the NYNY "registration bar"
• 9:06 Sick New World Festival is canceled
• 10:41 More Dead & Company coming to the Sphere
• 11:38 MGM raises resort fees & parking fees!
• 15:06 Big jackpot at Sunset Station
• 17:28 Resorts World's potential new CEO & mounting losses
• 20:15 October gaming numbers are kind of bad…
• 21:52 Are we finally seeing the great Vegas slowdown & what effect will it have?
• 22:59 Durango turns 1 year old

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This week the Athletics are presenting their stadium financing plan to the government to show how they will pay for it. Among the details we learned is just how the financing is being broken down and why the stadium has now increased by $250 million in estimated cost. Seat coolers, more space and cool tech will be coming, but can they pay for all of it?

In other news the October Vegas visitor numbers are in and they aren't great. With declines almost across the board is it time to start looking for a slowdown? We also discuss Jojo's jerky, Rio's higher resort fee, UNLV football madness, restaurant shakeups at Venetian, Dana White winning $9 million, Criss Angel's Black Friday sale and what the Mirage atrium sadly looks like today.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Vegas Thanksgiving water treatment woes
• 0:40 Rio raises resort fee to $50
• 2:34 More big restaurant shakeups at Venetian
• 5:09 Dana White winning streak - $9 million from Venetian?
• 6:14 Update on Mirage Atrium - Going away?
• 8:20 UNLV Football madness - National football playoffs?
• 9:59 Vegas October visitor numbers - A lot of red
• 12:41 Jojo's Jerky - Worth a buy?
• 15:02 Criss Angel's garage sale returns - All prices slashed!
• 16:20 Another fire at Fontainebleau
• 17:59 Las Vegas Athletics stadium increases in cost
• 19:42 Why the A's stadium is getting more expensive

About the Show:

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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This week a lot is going on in Las Vegas as several "eras" comes to the end. In Downtown Las Vegas the city unveiled Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza along with a statue of both Goodmans. They have ruled the city for 25 years! Adele also brought her Vegas residency to a close, but when will she be back?

In other news more watches are being stolen on the Strip. We also discuss surge food pricing, an overzealous Raiders fan, Tortazo at Caesars, Din Tai Fung, Atomic Golf, the gambler's pain and the new cultural districts coming to Las Vegas.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Raiders fan a little too excited
• 0:51 Adele says goodbye to Las Vegas
• 2:27 More watch robberies on the Vegas Strip
• 4:48 More Gen Z casino marketing videos - Gone too far?
• 6:14 Virgin's insane carpet is instantly recognizable
• 8:16 Tortazo at Caesars - Troubling reviews?
• 9:23 Aria's food hall "surge" pricing
• 10:00 Mark's meal at Din Tai Fung at Aria
• 12:47 The gambler's pain on full display
• 15:20 Filipino Town may be coming to Las Vegas
• 16:54 Atomic Golf review - Struggling but worth it
• 19:44 Carolyn Goodman Plaza & statue unveiled

About the Show:

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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This week the big race came to town and depending on who you talked to the story would be different. We'll cover the race, what it was like being on the Strip, whether it was busy, how the city was and whether or not F1 makes sense on the Strip long term. From the busy monorails to the "escalator trick" we have you covered!

In other news Rio is being sneaky again with their Hyatt partnership as the Chippendales announced their plans to leave for the Strip. We also discuss our adventures around the city eating pizza and visiting some of the coolest bars in town. Other topics include: the opening of Jason Aldean's restaurant, Blue Man Group closing some shows outside of Vegas, the Neon City Festival and Mark's final NoMad Vegas stay.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 F1 "trashing" Las Vegas?
• 0:31 Previewing our "Best Vegas Pizza" video - We found it!
• 2:20 Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Bar opening date
• 3:37 Mark's review of NoMad Las Vegas
• 5:06 What will happen to NoMad and what could they improve?
• 6:50 Blue Man Group closing long running shows
• 8:38 Future MTM Vegas meetup!
• 9:59 Bar roundup - Stray Pirate in Arts District
• 11:18 Golden Tiki happy hour & amazing vibes
• 12:01 Mas Por Favor and their themed speakeasy
• 13:20 Why the Arts District is our favorite area of Vegas
• 14:41 Rio continues cheating on the World of Hyatt program
• 17:45 Chippendales moving to the Strip
• 19:23 F1 Race recap - Being on the Strip during the race
• 22:16 Was the Vegas F1 race a success or a failure?
• 24:00 Was the F1 weekend fun for visitors?
• 25:57 Will the race stay on the Strip for the long term?
• 27:22 F1 Grand Prix Plaza opening in 2025

About the Show:

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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This week the big race is coming to town for the second year and it brings a lot of frustration, hate and cool events around town. Why do people hate the race so much and what can you see/do even if you aren't attending the event itself. There is so much!

In other news Treasure Island is getting ready to close a couple of popular and famous spots. What will replace them? We also discuss Rio's Masquerade Village clear out, Mark Davis selling more of the Raiders, another Rolex related robbery, a deal at Wicked Spoon, UNLV's epic social media response and the Vegas shooeys you have to see!

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Limited edition Vegas shooey
• 0:50 Wicked Spoon two for one deal
• 3:08 Harry Reid International Airport unveils new entrance
• 4:38 Another Rolex related Vegas casino incident
• 7:00 Rio's Masquerade Village cleared out ahead of renovations
• 8:19 UNLV's epic pizza & chicken viral social media response
• 9:46 From the comments - Y'all hate F1!
• 11:24 Neon City Festival & F1 events around Las Vegas
• 13:10 More renders of the new Mt. Charleston Lodge
• 14:36 The Killers are returning to the Colosseum
• 15:49 Update on the sale of Downtown Grand
• 17:11 Mark Davis sells more of the Raiders
• 18:00 Senor Frogs closing at Treasure Island
• 19:50 Why this is the perfect location for a new venue

About the Show:

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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This week Las Vegas is rolling towards the second Formula 1 GP with some mixed news. As the streets are now fully converted for the race, some tourists are complaining about blocked views and a diminished experience. Will 2024's race be a success and how is demand going into race week?

In other news the holidays have arrived in Vegas with Bellagio's holiday display and more. We also discuss the perfect Vegas meme, the Strip in 1988 vs. 2024, insane UNLV football suite prices, the Virgin Hotels strike, Caesars' new speakeasy and flashmobbing Elvis style!

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 The perfect Vegas meme
• 0:37 Elvis flash mob at Westgate Las Vegas
• 1:30 Las Vegas GP soft ticket sales & lower hotel prices
• 3:20 F1 lessons learned & terrible pedestrian bridge blockage
• 5:43 Virgin Las Vegas culinary union strike
• 7:20 Is now a great time to gamble at Virgin?
• 9:07 Bellagio's holiday display is here
• 10:47 Cleopatra's Barge replacement opening date
• 12:42 Fallout Celebration at Pioneer Saloon outside Vegas
• 14:45 Insane UNLV football suite food prices!
• 17:13 Las Vegas in 1988 vs. 2024 video
• 19:05 Which is better Vegas in 1988 or Vegas today?

About the Show:

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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This week the Sphere Entertainment Company held their earnings call. They shared big losses but continued progress on making the one of a kind venue profitable. What is the future for the second Sphere in Abu Dhabi, who is coming to the Sphere in Vegas and why are artists "knocking down their door" to play there?

In other news we received new renders of LVXP, the new arena/casino project on the North Strip. Do you like the architecture and will this actually get built? We also discuss the death of Ocean One, a new UFO hotel, more layoffs on the Strip, Whataburger's expansion, Mr. Piffles passing away, how you can buy Cashman Field and what to expect from Universal Horror Unleashed.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 New UFO Hotel coming soon
• 0:42 More layoffs on the Vegas Strip
• 1:56 Venetian confirms executive layoffs
• 3:08 Chase & Capital One lounges coming to Harry Reid Airport
• 4:37 More details on Universal Horror Unleashed
• 6:34 You can bid on Cashman Field
• 8:18 Sad times in Primm
• 9:02 More on LVXP - New renders, casino info & more
• 11:13 Top steakhouse in America coming to Venetian
• 12:38 Whataburger expanding in Las Vegas
• 13:30 Circus Circus buffet's sad winter hours
• 14:14 Ocean One is closed - Budget Strip option gone
• 15:22 Mr. Piffles passes away
• 16:44 Sphere continues to lose money
• 18:55 Abu Dhabi Sphere info & Dolan's sweet deal
• 19:57 Sphere future - "Acts are knocking down the doors"

About the Show:

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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This week one of the more popular Las Vegas casino status plays died as Wyndham announced a change in their partnership with Caesars. Starting in February Wyndham Earner business cardholders will no longer be able to match their status to Caesars Diamond. What opportunities still exist and how big of a deal is this for the average Vegas visitor?

In other news renders leaked of the proposed hotel and NBA arena on the site of the former Wet 'N Wild. What will LVXP look like, will it get built and is this the right spot for an NBA arena in Vegas? We also discuss: Aria's food hall buffet concept, Eagles Sphere visuals, Fontainebleau's million dollar F1 package, Resorts World cracking down on advantage play, tipping in 2024, Tuscany's wrongful death suit and how you can stay in Jackie Gaughan's historic Downtown Las Vegas apartment.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 The changeover happening at Bellagio
• 0:41 Fontainebleau's Million Dollar F1 package
• 2:40 Vegas2Go tipping guide - Right or wrong?
• 6:18 NYNY's registration bar
• 7:30 Aria's all you can eat tailgates
• 8:57 What is the best pizza in Las Vegas
• 9:37 Resorts World cracking down on advantage slot players?
• 11:30 Sunset Station's oyster bar & ongoing renovations
• 13:22 Eagles at the Sphere visuals & Shawn's new favorite display
• 14:25 Inside the Jackie Gaughan Suite at El Cortez
• 16:25 Tuscany wrongful death lawsuit
• 18:35 Caesars Diamond lost - No more matching from Wyndham credit card
• 21:10 LVXP renders - Potential new hotel & NBA arena

About the Show:

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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This week details of Delano's upcoming transition to W Las Vegas were leaked. Over the next few years the property will see a full refresh of just about every public space and all of the rooms, but how long will it take and when will it officially become the W. The answer is sooner than you think!

In other news rumors this week described top level management layoffs at Venetian. How is that property doing under new ownership? We also discuss NYNY's renovated desk, grannies doing Vegas, the Howard Hughes House, a fire at Mark Walhberg's new restaurant, Gold Coast's new rooms, the A's dropping Oakland, stadium financing and what Caesars Palace did to their landscaping.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Mark Wahlberg's Flecha is "fire"
• 0:47 Athletics next chapter & stadium funding plan submitted
• 2:29 Howard Hughes House moving - An interesting quirk from Vegas history
• 5:33 Grannies do Vegas the right way!
• 6:19 Seminole Classic slays again
• 7:14 NYNY's newly renovated registration desk
• 8:12 Gold Coast finishes room renovations
• 9:48 Orleans renovations coming
• 10:49 Caesars Palace landscaping changes - Big controversy?
• 12:39 When a prop gets goes wrong
• 13:53 Piff the Magic Dragon unveils Mr. Piffles 2.0
• 15:13 Big layoffs at Venetian - How is the transition going?
• 18:16 Delano to W transition details - Time & what is being renovated
• 20:03 Does Delano need a full renovation & what about NoMad?

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About the Show:

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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This week a lot is going on as the city prepares for F1. The Neon City Festival has announced more acts for that weekend along with their stage schedule. We also saw a rumor that F1 might pull out after this year, but that likely isn't going to happen.

In other news a downtown Las Vegas institution The Cocktail Room is closing after 18 years. We also discuss the end of Cleopatra at Caesars Palace, Shawn's disappointing Hofbrauhaus experience, Silver Stamp Halloween, Sahara's new slot concept, button slapping art, where native Nevadans live, Swingers golf prices and pizza, F1's fake NYNY flag and how Vegas is now connected directly to Dublin.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 F1's NYNY flag - Real or fake?
• 0:40 Swingers Golf opens Nov 8 - Crazy prices?
• 2:12 More famous pizza coming to the Strip
• 2:50 Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin to Vegas flight
• 4:22 Where do native Nevadans live?
• 5:38 Neon City Festival stage schedule & new acts
• 7:45 Is F1 thinking about canceling after second year?
• 8:42 Downtown Cocktail Room closing after 18 years
• 9:58 Slot button slapping art
• 11:30 Golden Nights collectible zamboni chicken bucket
• 12:40 Cleopatra's Bar replacement construction update
• 13:45 Caesars Palace renovated high limit slots
• 15:05 Shawn's recent Hobrauhaus experience
• 16:50 Silver Stamp Halloween style
• 18:45 Sahara's poker room replacement - New slot concept?

About the Show:

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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