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

Episode Description:

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A lot has been happening in Las Vegas where it relates to hotel partnerships. This week Venetian dropped the news that they will be splitting ways with their long term partner IHG as part of the massive changes at the property. Who will be Venetian's next partner or will they choose to go it alone.

In other news F1 is providing fancy maps to ease construction woes. They also announced Boyz II Men as the highlight act of the race. We also discuss the Binion's flea market, the expansion of I-11, casino social media done right, MGM Grand's new high limit room, another closure at Sahara and what you think of Delano switching over to the W.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Casino social media done right
• 0:42 Boyz II Men singing F1 National Anthem
• 1:42 F1 construction is ramping up - Where to avoid
• 2:50 I-11 expanding beginning this month
• 3:53 What happened to Binion's flea market?
• 5:00 Diving into the comments on W & Delano
• 7:24 Westgate's Day of the Dead suite
• 8:22 Sphere of Fear
• 9:39 Sahara's Poker Room is closing - What will replace it?
• 12:08 A look at MGM Grand's new High Limit Slots area
• 13:28 Venetian parts ways with IHG
• 15:35 Who could be Venetian's next hotel partner?
• 16:45 Why is so much changing at Venetian all of a sudden

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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Episode Description:

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This week MGM broke news that their beloved Delano hotel will be rebranded. Following their successful partnership with Marriott, Delano will become W Las Vegas. This is the second time W has been on the Strip, but will it be a good fit and when can we expect the changeover to occur?

In other news a rumor says that another Vegas area casino could be closing. How likely is it to be true? We also discuss: Venetian's new food hall, Oyo's paid parking, the abandoned Terrible's casino, renders of Ellis Island's expansion, Caesars cutting back more perks, Vegas Pizza Fest 2024 and how you can visit "Race World" in Vegas next month.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Early 2000s Las Vegas Strip surprise
• 0:51 Venetian announces new Via Via "food hall"
• 2:56 "Race World" coming to Resorts World Las Vegas
• 5:13 Your comments on single zero roulette & new quad zero version
• 6:14 Is Caesars cutting back drink perks for some Diamond Plus members?
• 10:11 Westgate Vegas Loop station now open
• 11:45 Rumor - Whiskey Pete's may be closing in Primm
• 14:10 Jean Update - Terrible's demolition & packed "largest Chevron in the world"
• 16:40 Vegas Pizza Fest 2024
• 18:13 Oyo's paid parking is here
• 19:38 Ellis Island expansion - New renders released
• 21:55 Goodbye Delano, Hello W Las Vegas
• 23:30 How MGM has fallen in love with Marriott
• 24:46 Do they need to update Delano's rooms to match W brand?

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!

Episode Description:

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This week a couple of planning documents revealed much of what we have been waiting for in regards to the Tropicana replacement. We now have renders and details of what the new Bally's Las Vegas will entail including how it will fit on that tiny piece of land along with an MLB ballpark. We'll cover the hotel towers, casino and everything else they are planning to build on the former site of the Tropicana.

In other news Tom Brady now owns 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders. Will this end up being big for the team? We also discuss offroading in Las Vegas, why Californians are richer than Nevadans, what Venetian's new rooms look like, Luxor's 31st birthday and how Tacos El Gordo may be a billion dollar taco shop.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Luxor 31st birthday!
• 0:46 "0000" Roulette materializes
• 2:49 Vintage tower slot machine at MGM Grand
• 4:38 Slots-A-Fun correction - new mini bowling
• 5:01 Offroading in Vegas, Las Vegas wetlands & Jean Dry Lake Bed
• 7:16 Fontainebleau's LIV nightclub is closing and expanding
• 8:29 Tom Brady buys part of Las Vegas Raiders
• 9:46 Davante Adams and full time Taco Bell in his house
• 11:10 High income Californians are a problem for Las Vegas
• 12:52 Inside Venetian's renovated rooms - Mixed feelings?
• 14:41 Tacos El Gordo - Billion dollar taco shop?
• 16:08 Bally's Las Vegas renders & planning documents revealed!
• 18:24 Bally's Las Vegas doubles rooms & casino space from Tropicana
• 21:04 A deeper look at the Bally's casino & hotel rooms
• 22:28 So many Vegas casino projects on the horizon

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!

Episode Description:

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Last week the entire gaming industry descended upon Las Vegas for the annual G2E conference. This conference has all of the latest in the gaming industry including a number of interesting trends. We'll go over what to expect with new slots machines, why the casinos are giving out less free play, how influencers are changing the gaming industry and why Buffalo has lost its spot at the top of the slop hierarchy.

In other news Tesla announced a new robovan which could be used in the Vegas Loop tunnels. Will this be the solution that Vegas needs? We also discuss more newness at Slots-A-Fun, bed bugs at four Vegas hotels, Big Mac Sphere, taking coins from fountains and what it was like doing the Venetian status match.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Big Mac on the Vegas Sphere
• 0:40 The Northern Lights in Vegas…again
• 1:50 Venetian status match experience
• 3:05 Vegas Loop trespassing is a problem
• 4:30 Tesla announces robovan and robotaxi. Coming to Vegas Loop?
• 6:27 Collecting coins from Vegas fountains
• 7:43 Bed Bugs found at four Vegas hotels & Strat sued
• 10:00 Slots A Fun installing skeeball
• 11:27 Las Vegas Strip F1 light installation
• 12:12 G2E breakdown - Influencers everywhere
• 13:29 Slot machines are getting more and more complicated
• 14:33 Huff 'N Puff everywhere & Eagle ascends
• 15:37 Casinos losing $37B on free play each year?
• 16:46 G2E filming quirks & tight security
• 19:20 Dragon Train injunction - Machines being removed from casino floors
• 20:31 The most complicated slot at G2E
• 21:27 The Wall-E of slot machines

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!

Episode Description:

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This week the Trop finally fell with a huge drone show, fireworks and a lot of dust. We'll briefly cover the event from many different angles and show you what it all looks like today. An incredible show, but what is next for this prized piece of land?

In other news Wynn is involved in yet another bombshell lawsuit. This time the question as to who is responsible for problem gamblers and their losses is at the center. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. We also discuss In-N-Out's second Strip location, Bazaar Meat moving, Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland, Sunset Station's new marquee and why Virgin has a DJ Slot booth.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Virgin's new DJ Slot booth
• 0:42 Criss Angel auditions
• 2:06 In-N-Out's second Vegas Strip location
• 4:01 The loneliest slot machine in Vegas
• 5:32 Sunset Station's new digital marquee
• 6:57 Discussion on advantage players & MGM removing comps
• 9:45 Shawn's Trop memories on the news
• 11:22 Trop implosion angles, drone show & dust
• 13:25 What the Tropicana site looks like now
• 14:40 Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland
• 16:29 Bazaar Meat is moving
• 18:02 Venetian's restaurant lineup is incredible
• 19:17 Another huge Wynn lawsuit
• 20:39 How responsible is the gaming industry for problem gamblers?

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!

Episode Description:

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This week the long awaited Venetian Status Match went live after much anticipation. We go over the details including which statuses match to Venetian and what you get. More importantly we discuss what you don't get and why this match is a bit of a disappointment and probably not worth going out of your way for.

In other news more info and a dedication happened for the October 1 memorial. It will be a stunning memorial when built. We also discuss the sudden closure of Bent Inn in Downtown Las Vegas. Other topics include: Della's Kitchen closing, Vegas Vicky's birthday, heavy construction on the Flamingo pool, more paid parking coming, Phil Ruffin driving up hotel prices and where to see the Tropicana implosion from.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Vegas Vicky's birthday!
• 0:36 October 1 anniversary and memorial dedication
• 2:19 Della's Kitchen closing
• 3:28 Bent Inn controversy & abrupt closure in Downtown Las Vegas
• 4:39 Even more entertainers announced for Neon City Festival
• 5:55 More paid parking - Oyo to start charging soon
• 6:35 Oyo garage closed for Trop implosion plus where to see it from
• 8:45 Flamingo's GO Pool under major construction
• 9:39 Clark County approves massive Harry Reid airport expansion
• 11:31 Tokyo drifting on Vegas streets
• 12:56 Phill Ruffin 2009 interview - Drive up hotel prices!
• 14:37 More landscape removal at New York New York?
• 16:25 Venetian's disappointing status match
• 18:14 Should people go out of their way to match at Venetian?

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!

Episode Description:

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This week a few rumors floated around social media including that the A's are shopping their stadium again. This time rumors said they met with the Rio ownership, but that has been denied. Will they end up building their stadium on the Trop site now that they have played their final game in Oakland?

In other news a rumor also circulated about Circus Circus being sold and demolished to make way for a new megaresort. We discuss why we don't think this will happen and why we still need our old Circus Circus! We also discuss the new Station Casinos tavern, a proposed casino rule that could be bad, the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace, UNLV football rankings, Tao transforming and how to score a Criss Angel VIP experience.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Lucky the Clown turns 48
• 0:49 Paying jackpots to trespassed gamblers - New rule?
• 2:53 Tao transforming into a roller skating rink
• 4:35 Criss Angel releases 2025 tickets & VIP experience
• 6:18 Update on Four Queens renovation and soundproof glass
• 7:22 MGM Sphere is coming….to Dubai
• 9:54 Bellagio's renovated VIP check-in
• 10:30 Following up on Cosmo comments - Did MGM ruin it?
• 13:15 A's end their run in Oakland - More Rio stadium rumors
• 14:10 Aces Playoffs and UNLV ranked in both polls
• 14:45 Station Casinos Seventy-Six first look & opening date
• 17:00 Inside the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace
• 18:32 Caesars Palace's Hangover legacy
• 19:30 Circus Circus Rumor - Demolition coming?
• 21:07 Why Circus Circus probably isn't going away

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!

Episode Description:

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This week Shawn was hanging on the Strip utilizing a comp from Cosmo. Is Cosmo hanging on as the best of MGM and what was the experience like? Shawn also provides several construction updates from around town including Bottled Blonde, BLVD and the proposed new casino on Harmon and Las Vegas Boulevard.

In other news more info about Trop's implosion has come out including the use of 555 drones, but nowhere for people to watch from. Will people still come out in masses to see it fall? Other topics discussed include: the Taco Bell wedding chapel, G2E, Planet Hollywood's food hall, rain show and new center bar, Neon City Festival problems, UNLV's QB quits and where you can watch Weird Al in Vegas.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 The Taco Bell wedding chapel
• 1:03 G2E is coming - New slots on the way
• 3:12 Paris Versailles update - Not working so well
• 5:00 Bottled Blonde, Bellagio F1 construction updates
• 6:44 More F1 2023 lawsuits incoming
• 8:09 UNLV's football drama - Down a QB for not paying enough
• 10:53 Update on the new Tilmann Fertitta "Cosmo clone"
• 11:40 BLVD is inching closer to opening
• 13:30 Staying at Cosmo - Studio Suite with Terrace
• 15:40 Allegiant Stadium hosting 2025 Gold Cup match
• 16:48 Weird Al "residency" at Venetian
• 17:49 Neon City Festival drops big headliner after controversy
• 18:33 Miracle Mile food hall update & new rain show
• 19:51 Planet Hollywood's Glass Bar
• 20:25 Trop implosion - 555 drones & no public viewing!

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!

Episode Description:

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This week the Raiders hosted their home opener against the Carolina Panthers and lost. It created trouble in the locker room and isn't a good sign for the season to come. Speaking of trouble, the proposed $10B NBA arena project may be scrambling for land, be on hold or even worse. Where is the best site for an NBA arena?

In other news the Eagles debuted at the Sphere with more incredible visuals and a sold out crowd. We also discuss Coldplay karaoke, the drama behind Ocean One briefly closing, Neon City Festival headliners, pachinko, Cybertrucks in the Vegas loop and where you can buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Coldplay Vegas karaoke
• 0:46 Paris Versailles Tower connector is now open
• 2:30 Trouble with the Raiders
• 3:43 Las Vegas Strip & Fremont aerial from 1988
• 5:40 The Eagles debut at the Sphere
• 7:07 Where to buy Mirage blackjack and poker tables
• 8:44 Oyo is growing with huge acquisition
• 10:02 Ocean One closed for past due rent….then open again
• 11:45 Follow up on where to play Vegas Pachinko
• 13:12 Neon City Festival names headliners
• 15:03 Cybertrucks coming to the Vegas Loop
• 16:48 NBA Arena drama - One project may be moving
• 18:11 What is the favored Vegas arena project
• 19:20 A potential third Vegas arena project with the UFC

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!

Episode Description:

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

This week there was a number of interesting discussions around the gaming industry as the Safe Bet Act seeks to regulate sports betting on a national level. Will it pass and what is it trying to do to reign in this somewhat new industry? We also discuss the prevalence of slot influencers and how they have changed the gaming industry as well.

In other news Mr. Beast is involved in a lawsuit about his Beast Games filming in Las Vegas. We also discuss a Cybertruck light show on the Strip, Silver Strike coins in Downtown, dancing solo on Fremont Street, the possible sale of Downtown Grand and why we liked the UFC Noche event despite what some might have thought.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Dancing solo on Fremont Street
• 0:45 The explosion of YouTube slot channels
• 2:04 Do slot channels make people gamble more?
• 3:23 Will we see more regulations around slot influencers?
• 4:42 Cybertruck light show on the Strip
• 5:29 Bellagio's Fall Conservatory display
• 7:33 Following up on Noche UFC comments
• 8:51 Beast Games Vegas lawsuit
• 11:12 Downtown Grand sold?
• 13:23 Silver Strike coins in Downtown Las Vegas
• 15:30 Safe Bet Act - Threat to sports betting industry?
• 16:47 Does the government need to protect sports betting consumers from AI?
• 18:38 Does the sports betting industry need more regulation and protections?

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!