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This week Durango went back to the county to seek approval for their upcoming phase 2. The new locals casino has been popular since opening and they are looking to add another parking garage, more casinos space, a new tower and possibly other stuff like a bowling alley or movie theater. Is this new aged casino experience catching on?

In other news the NHL Draft happened this past weekend at the Sphere and it looked pretty cool. Other topics discussed include: Fontainebleau high roller suite, armed guards coming to Vegas busses, the hot weather, a new type of vending machine, 4th of July and why Four Queens in renovating.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Hottest June ever in Vegas
• 0:57 Vegas public transport adding armed security guards
• 2:33 A new type of Vegas vending machine
• 4:29 NHL Draft at the Sphere - How it looked
• 5:59 Join the Mile High Club Vegas style!
• 8:25 Interesting Mirage clearance sale
• 9:39 Inside Fontainebleau's High Roller Suite
• 11:53 Four Queens North Tower renovation - Soundproofing?
• 14:01 Fourth of July in Las Vegas
• 15:35 Durango is expanding!
• 17:29 Durango's "new aged" casino experience

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 as the Mirage prepares to close in a few weeks, we got a couple of interesting stories from the hotel. First, Shin Lim has announced his new home, with him moving over to the Venetian. We also learned that the popular tram linking Mirage and Treasure Island has now closed forever. Is this a big loss for the city?

In other news Shawn discusses his impressions of the new carpet and other recent changes at Rio. Is it starting to add up to something better? He also discusses an insanely long bonus which didn't result in much. Other topics discussed include: the scary hours at a casino, UFC's Noche, more crazy big Nevada gaming numbers and which Vegas casino might be in for a big expansion.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Scary hours in the casino
• 0:57 Shin Lim relocated to the Venetian
• 2:19 Treasure Island/Mirage tram is now permanently closed 5:38 Jokers Wild casino's big expansion?
• 7:18 Top 50 Pizza - Two Vegas spots are on the list
• 9:00 Why Rio's upgrades are adding up to something better
• 11:43 The longest slot bonus ever?
• 13:33 Noche UFC announced for Sphere
• 15:27 Nevada May gaming numbers - Any surprises?
• 16:59 Gaming revenues are looking great - More records broken

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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You can also listen to 20 Minute Travel as a podcast:

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Episode Description:

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This week a lot was going on in Vegas as a new housing development is coming to Red Rock. Will it destroy nature and what will be the fallout of the 20 year battle to prevent it from happening? We also saw another crazy gambler video so Vegas continued being Vegas.

In other news Caesars charges some insane prices for cleaning and sheet replacements. Are they fleecing their customers? We also discuss another big change at Rio, how Excalibur and Luxor might be removing moving walkways, the Raiders' new air conditioned tailgate, a food hall closing, Weenies and Bikinis and the Lotus of Siam drama and lawsuit.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 A Vegas worth temper tantrum at Craps
• 0:53 Excalibur/Luxor removing moving walkways?
• 2:27 Rio's Hyatt breakfast drama continues
• 3:45 Does Rio need to change its business model with these Hyatt issues
• 4:52 Housing controversy - Huge new development approved for Red Rock Canyon
• 6:34 Lotus of Siam lawsuit - Parents vs. daughter
• 8:41 UnCommons food hall closes after only a year
• 11:00 Las Vegas is the most expensive place in the US to visit
• 12:33 Weenies & Bikinis coming to Circa
• 14:07 Mystery Monolith update - It's been removed!
• 15:09 Raiders $20K air-conditioned tailgaiting
• 16:38 Crazy Caesars cleaning fees
• 17:58 Is Caesars fleecing their customers
• 19:30 Life is Beautiful is returning….sort of
• 20:34 Is this new version of Life Is Beautiful an improvement?

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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Episode Description:

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This month a smaller off-Strip casino released a very lucrative free slot play promotion, but those who waited may be a bit out of luck. While Tuscany is still continuing their $150 free slot play offer, they added a bunch more terms. Is it still worth pursuing and is it enough money to get you to jump through the hoops? 3

In other news Celine Dion hinted at a Vegas return as she did press for her new documentary. We also discuss a desert monolith, powerslap coming to the Strip, 24 hours in Vegas without a hotel, how Michael Gaughan keeps it old school, some eye-watering food items and whether or not its nasty to eat at slot machines.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Mysterious Vegas desert monolith
• 1:03 Gamblers eating at slot machines
• 2:45 Tuscany backtracks on generous $150 free slot play promo
• 3:43 Does the Tuscany offer make sense after the changes?
• 5:27 Powerslap championships coming to Fontainebleau
• 6:25 Vegas food roundup - Mochi beignets!
• 6:52 $50 vs $15 Vegas burgers
• 8:18 General Admission at Uncommons - Amazing nachos
• 9:31 Back of house Vegas carpet?
• 10:30 24 Hours in Vegas without a hotel
• 12:15 Why going without a hotel opens up many possibilities
• 13:27 New Vegas reality show coming
• 15:14 How Michael Gaughan is keeping Vegas "old school"
• 17:00 Celine Dion's new documentary & future return to Vegas?

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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Episode Description:

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This week Caesars shareholders rejected a proposal to eventually study and bring non-smoking casinos into their portfolio. There has been backlash against non-smoking casinos, but will the tide eventually change and how does it affect the customer experience?

In other news Resorts World continues with its quirky marketing including big television franchises. We also discuss magic drama, Elvis making his return, a crazy WSOP eating challenge, Rio's newest expansion and why you may want to take a look at your MGM comps offers even if you haven't visited for awhile.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Nobody does it better than Vegas
• 1:04 Resorts World joins House of the Dragon
• 2:05 Fathers Day Resorts World style
• 2:49 Friends the Experience coming to Las Vegas
• 4:05 Horseshoe's WSOP eating challenge
• 5:28 Rio opens up new Luckley Tavern
• 7:24 A surprising MGM comp offer
• 9:16 Murray Sawchuck banned by magicians - Good for business?
• 10:51 Elvis making his return to Westgate Las Vegas
• 12:12 Another historic wall you can see in Downtown Las Vegas
• 13:13 Is Las Vegas running out of land?
• 14:52 Caesars shareholders reject non-smoking casino proposal
• 16:40 Why Caesars should consider a non-smoking Vegas property

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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Episode Description:

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This week Virgin Hotels took another move towards unifying the property under one leadership group. This time they took back management of the hotel from Hilton, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Will all of these changes including the ouster of Mohegan Sun mean a brighter future for this property?

In other news the Sphere announced their next act and it is a big one. We also update you on Mirage and Tropicana demolition and discuss a new speakeasy magic show, Tuscany's great free play offer, a crazy $1.2 billion sports complex, ice bars, rats and Strat's insane failed coaster project that we all wish would have been built.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Strat's crazy failed coaster project
• 1:41 Apparently there are a lot of rats in Vegas
• 2:39 Tuscany's very good free play offer
• 4:28 Ri Ra's viral video - Marrying out their employees?
• 6:10 1923 Prohibition Bar's new speakeasy magic show
• 6:51 Have ice bars jumped the shark in Vegas?
• 8:13 Laughlin's brand new bridge is now open
• 9:59 Hilton out at Virgin….sort of
• 12:36 Update on demolition at Mirage - Goodbye Secret Garden
• 14:31 Tropicana demolition update - Huge progress
• 16:25 Z Athlete Village announced - $1.2 billion sports complex for Vegas
• 18:32 Eagles at the Sphere - New act announced!

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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Episode Description:

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This week Fontainebleau continued to make news as doubts linger about the properties performance. We have seen many negative reviews from former employees, but the company insists the property is performing well. So well in fact that they spent a ton of money on land for an expansion. What could they possibly build?

In other news, it has been four years since Las Vegas reopened from the pandemic and we take a look back. We also discuss a big ban from the Sphere, I-11 expanding in Las Vegas, Circa's big new screen, Plaza's one year anniversary, the Resorts World screen lawsuit and how Excalibur is sort of earning its nickname.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 - Vegas Strip Stairmaster!
• 1:05 - 4 year anniversary of the big Vegas reopening
• 2:27 - Margaritaville officially closed at Flamingo
• 3:08 - Update on Strat and Topgolf pools
• 4:15 - Circa is already upgrading their sports book screen
• 6:13 - Plaza celebrates 1 year anniversary of big expansion
• 8:10 - Dead rat at Excalibur
• 9:38 - Roller skating on the Vegas freeways
• 10:29 - Infamous & banned from the Sphere
• 11:27 - I-11 is expanding…sort of
• 12:50 - Resorts World/Wynn screen battle lawsuit
• 15:25 - Negative Fontainebleau employee reviews
• 16:55 - Fontainebleau out at Fontainebleau within a year?
• 18:17 - Fontainebleau expanding - Huge land expansion
• 19:27 - Deal of the century for the Fontainebleau land flip!

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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Episode Description:

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This week change was in the air as Mirage got its permits for demolition and the Strip's new arena project got some momentum. We were also blessed with surprise sightings of Celine and a drone show at Rio that we hope becomes permanent. Other topics discussed include: Las Vegas Restaurant Week, some of the worst and most interesting pools in Vegas, crazy Fremont Street videos and why the Strip is once again enveloped in road construction.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Kung Fu Fighting on Fremont Street
• 1:10 Surprise Rio Las Vegas drone show
• 2:22 Why Vegas drone shows make sense
• 3:18 The "nicest/worst" pools in Vegas?!
• 6:19 Top Golf's baffling pool & Atomic Golf's blazing heat
• 7:53 Celine's surprise appearance at Love - A comeback?
• 9:16 Las Vegas Restaurant Week is here
• 11:22 Mirage's demolition permits approved
• 13:09 Vegas Strip road construction happening….again
• 15:05 North Strip arena project gains momentum
• 17:12 Too many arenas in Vegas?
• 18:12 Vegas Street entertainer delivers

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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Episode Description:

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The April gaming numbers for Nevada are in and they are very good. After a soft month in March casinos upped the ante with big wins in Vegas and another huge month of revenue statewide. The Strip took in $666M. Is that a little evil?

In other news MGM just donated their 5 millionth meal since 2016 which is pretty cool. We also discuss a 200 year old bottle of Thomas Jefferson's wine that can be found in Vegas, West Nile in town, where to find amazing Philly sandwiches, how the A's have a loophole to get out of Vegas, an accident at the Trop demo and a $1.7 million NFL jackpot.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Caution! $1.7 million jackpot ahead
• 0:30 Trop demo update and an accidental collapse 2:09 A's get out of Vegas free card
• 3:17 MGM's good deeds - 5 million meals donated
• 4:55 Those Guys Pies - Those Philly Cheesesteaks look so good
• 5:52 Where to find Thomas Jefferson's 200 year old wine in Vegas
• 7:54 How Shawn's shirt matches Rio's new carpet 8:46 A look at Plaza's new summer fireworks
• 9:52 Wrestling coming to Area15
• 11:09 West Nile virus and more mosquitoes in Vegas?
• 13:07 April gaming numbers in - Shockingly good!
• 14:23 Fiscal YTD numbers are strong as well
• 15:38 Why big money is on a bright future for Las Vegas

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 both of the new kids on the block in Vegas made news. Resorts World finally backtracked on parking with a new elite tier and no more free parking for all members. On the other side of the street some news leaked saying Fontainebleau is losing $400K a day. While we don't know the specifics for sure, this could be bad for the struggling new megaproperty.

In other news massive layoffs hit Atomic Golf as the new venue isn't drawing well. We also discuss Rio's bold new carpet and breakfast controversy, another new international carrier coming to town, Boring's big breakthrough at Virgin, Circa's $16 million football contests and the new must eat restaurant at Aria.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Gambler sleeping on the job
• 1:00 Resorts World makes big changes - No more "free" parking
• 2:40 New tier qualifying dates & opportunity at Resorts World
• 3:30 Rio's very interesting new carpet
• 5:00 Circa's $16 million football challenges return for 2024
• 7:10 Excalibur closes VIP check-in permanently
• 8:52 Another big international carrier coming to Vegas
• 10:12 Las Vegas long haul nonstop international flight options
• 11:25 Parm opens at Aria, but prices increase instantly
• 12:52 Rio being forced to backtrack on breakfast changes
• 14:25 Virgin's Boring tunnel breakthrough
• 15:22 Atomic Golf struggling - Massive layoffs!
• 16:56 Fontainebleau's mounting losses?!
• 18:05 Is Fontainebleau hitting its stride?
• 19:37 New Vegas casinos struggling - A ray of hope

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!