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This week Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the culinary union continue their battle to setttle on a new contract. As the union continues to negotiate, the smaller casino is forced to say they are negotiating in bad faith. How will this end for the struggling property?

In other news big demolition is happening on the Las Vegas Strip as the Tropicana continues being torn down and a new potential Strip casino gets its land cleared as well. We also discuss Circus Circus layoffs, the new F1 arcade, how Vegas nightclubs trick you, Circa's all-in package and why Bazaar Meat may be closing at Sahara in the next few months.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Buying soap in a casino gift shop
• 0:56 F1 Arcade coming to Caesars Palace
• 2:28 Is Bazaar Meat at Sahara closing soon?
• 4:03 Tropicana demolition update - Big progress
• 4:40 Tropicana's crazy sale - $25 to fill up your truck!
• 5:55 Cosmo clone update - Demolition almost complete
• 7:32 Circus Circus laying off front desk employees for kiosks
• 10:05 A big gaming battle in the Vegas tavern scene
• 12:28 MGM removes birthday free play in Vegas?
• 13:32 Harrah's mystery box update
• 14:25 How Las Vegas clubs trick you
• 16:35 Circa brings back "All-In Summer" hotel package
• 17:53 Virgin's Union struggles - Final offer made
• 18:55 How Virgin is in the middle of a huge transition

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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel

The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s

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

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Episode Description:

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

This was a big week for entertainment in Las Vegas with EDC returning to town along with the debut of Dead and Company at the Sphere. Both events went off great bringing a lot of people, big prices and some cool visuals along the way.

In other news a new rumor has surfaced indicating MGM may be making cutbacks again. Other topics discussed include: the Neon Museum's new sign, WNBA Aces controversy, a new amusement park coming to Neonopolis, Bellagio's Picasso closing, a Harrah's mystery box and a new form of roulette.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 A new form of roulette
• 0:48 Mini Disni is coming to Neonopolis
• 2:49 Bellagio's most famous restaurant is closing
• 4:39 Downtown Henderson historic walking tour
• 5:57 Neon Museum lights up their Flamingo Ball
• 7:01 WNBA Aces Vegas sponsorship & investigation
• 9:40 Harrah's Las Vegas mystery box
• 10:48 Crazy Mirage check-in line
• 12:01 Malfunction on $2.5M Wheel of Fortune jackpot
• 13:28 EDC recap & crazy prices again
• 14:59 Dead & Company debuts at the Sphere
• 16:24 More MGM cutbacks?
• 17:38 Are casinos being shortsighted with cutbacks?

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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel

The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s

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

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Episode Description:

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

This week the big news from Las Vegas was the announced closure of Mirage as it transitions into Hard Rock Las Vegas. Mirage was originally slated to remain open during the transition, but now it is closing for 3 years. What is its legacy and what will we get when the property returns in 2027?

In other news Sahara is making some interesting upgrades to their garage that indicates paid parking may be coming even if they are denying it. We also discuss MGM's online gambling initiative, floods at MGM Grand, the Neon Museum Flamingo Ball, Evel Knievel's museum, a interesting F1 ticket gift, Sunset Station's awesome sports book and just how cool Vegas was in 1974.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 A glimpse at 1974 Las Vegas
• 1:02 Sahara parking "upgrades" - Paid parking coming?
• 2:10 South Point finishes $6 million suite renovation
• 3:45 Evel Knievel Museum breaks ground in Las Vegas
• 5:20 Neon Museum's Flamingo Ball & auction
• 7:28 MGM launching live dealer product for online casinos?
• 9:19 MGM Grand floods - A common problem?
• 10:49 F1 ticket promo - Score a cool exclusive jacket!
• 12:01 Sunset Station's incredible new sports book
• 13:30 Mirage is closing forever in July
• 15:08 Why Hard Rock changed their mind on Mirage closure
• 16:45 Staying at Mirage on closing night & why it is a historic 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!

Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel

The fun side of miles, points & travel hosted by Shawn & Mark! If you're interested please watch the first episode and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSfPUms7A0&t=3s

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

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts

Episode Description:

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

This week Virgin Hotels Las Vegas dominated the news when the Culinary Union announced a weekend strike that began this morning. At the same time we learned the casino operator since opening Mohegan Sun will be leaving the property by the end of the year. Virgin Hotels will move to a unified operation model bringing the casino in-house. Is this exactly what the struggling property needs?

In other news we now probably know who will be the next big act in the Sphere as the venue gets ready to host the NHL Draft. We also learned that Wrestlemania is coming to town and Fontainebleau scored a big musical name as well. We also discuss negative comments about Caesars, a crazy million dollar reward, an epic disaster at Circus Circus that has garnered international attention and how the crane atop the stalled Venetian tower has come to life.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 All of the boats in Lake Mead
• 0:54 Circus Circus international coverage - Epic disaster?
• 2:54 The next big Sphere act announced…sort of
• 4:26 NHL Draft at Sphere tickets on sale now
• 5:24 Mirage sign damaged or being torn out?
• 6:06 Venetian's stalled St. Regis Tower sees some crane activity!
• 7:25 Introducing 20 Minute Travel - our new sister show
• 8:15 Pinkbox expands to Boulder City & Pahrump
• 8:57 Wrestlemania coming to Las Vegas in 2025
• 10:21 Keith Urban's unresidency at Fontainebleau
• 11:10 Negative sentiments about Caesars
• 11:50 Million dollar reward offered in gambler drugging case
• 13:29 Scott Sibella sentenced in casino financial crimes case
• 15:00 Culinary Union striking at Virgin Hotels
• 16:16 Mohegan Sun out - Big breakup at Virgin
• 17:20 How can Virgin improve the casino experience under unified operations?

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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas

Episode Description:

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

This week Caesars Rewards took away a perk from some of their higher status members without any notice or explanation. First they closed the lounges and now many Diamond Plus members are losing their free drinks. Why did Caesars suddenly devalue their program in this way and is it a bad look for the gaming giant?

In other news it was a busy weekend in Las Vegas with cooler temps, high winds and the last minute cancelation of one of the city's biggest music festivals. We also discuss the return of Lotus of Siam, what it is like as a VIP at Fontainebleau, Rio's burgers, saving a historic prospector, how to score $25 concert tickets in Vegas and Criss Angel's "garage sale" where you can buy old tricks!

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Official sneaker cleaner of F-1
• 0:43 Busy weekend in Vegas - Insane airport lines
• 2:14 Windy weather & Lovers & Friends Festival cancelation
• 4:17 Long term Luxor leak
• 5:46 Unsafe street vendor meat - Big crackdown
• 7:38 Historic prospectors find new home at Pioneer Saloon
• 9:48 Live Nation Concert Week - $25 tickets for big Vegas acts
• 11:24 Lotus of Siam returning at original location
• 12:23 Rio's food court burger looks great
• 13:04 Kyu (Fontainebleau) $125 tasting menu
• 13:58 Fontainebleau comp/VIP Review - Incredibly impressive?
• 15:23 Shortcut to get into Fontainebleau's exclusive Poodle Room
• 17:28 Criss Angel's "Garage Sale"
• 18:58 Caesars devalues big elite player perk
• 20:13 Is Caesars "attacking" members?

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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas

Episode Description:

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

Ever since MGM purchased Cosmopolitan almost two years ago, people have been wondering when Identity would go away. We finally have the news of when Cosmo's very popular loyalty program will be ending and when the property will be fully integrated into MGM Rewards. Just in time for a new connection to Bellagio that is to be announced soon.

In other news Venetian Las Vegas shared what their new rooms look like as they are embarking on their 25th anniversary celebration. We also discuss what Trop looks like today, amazing Vegas rooftop views, why MGM/Marriott is going well, how UNLV is looking to make $1 billion off of their land and how you can win a Cybertruck at Circa.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Amazing Vegas "rooftop" views
• 0:56 Formula 1 Vegas construction starting again!
• 2:02 Fontainebleau's rooftop nightclub at Formula 1
• 3:30 MGM earnings takeaways - Marriott partnership success
• 5:21 New Bellagio/Cosmo connector bridge coming Strip side
• 6:38 Circa's creative 2020 Grad Splash
• 7:39 Derek Stevens giving away a Circa Cybertruck
• 8:38 Tropicana demo update - Bye bye entry
• 9:38 Venetian's $1.5 billion renovation & new rooms
• 11:10 Venetian's 25th anniversary celebration & giveaway
• 12:40 Dave & Busters introducing real gambling at arcades
• 14:39 UNLV's proposed $1+ billion land lease
• 16:01 Cosmo finally joining MGM Rewards
• 17:20 What this means for MGM Rewards members

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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas

Episode Description:

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

Wet N Wild closed its doors 20 years ago to be replaced by a casino, but that project never came. All Net Arena tried to build on the site for a decade, but that recently fell through as well. Now a new developer is taking over planning an arena and the tallest building in Las Vegas. Will this ever get built?

In other news the March, 2024 visitor stats are in and there are some negatives, especially for Downtown Las Vegas. We also discuss $100 Circus Circus parking, credit card skimmers, Strat's birthday, a juicy Wynn rumor and how you can be a mermaid on your next trip to Las Vegas.Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Kenny G's impromptu casino concert
• 0:54 Sick New World Music Festival & Circus Circus $100 parking
• 2:32 Cinco de Mayo on Fremont Street
• 4:13 The Silverton Mermaids and Mermaid School
• 6:29 Credit card skimmers in Vegas - Is it a problem?
• 8:18 Rumor - Blackstone to buy Elaine Wynn's shares in Wynn Resorts?
• 9:29 Wynn and Strat celebrate their birthdays
• 11:25 LVCVA March stats - Big declines in room rates
• 12:40 Downtown Las Vegas may be struggling
• 14:07 Tallest Vegas casino and NBA Arena proposed - Deja vu?
• 16:21 Will this new casino/arena ever get built?

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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas

Episode Description:

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

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released numbers from March, 2024 which show a decline in some Vegas numbers. Is this a big deal or is just inevitable given the record numbers in recent years and how will the new non-compete rules change the game for Vegas casinos?

In other news we discuss the timeline for Tropicana's implosion now that permits have been filed. Other topics discussed include: Paris Versailles Tower construction, inside Papi Steak, paying parking tickets with school supplies, more on the Brightline train, Excalibur's flexible faucets and the Golden Knights starting strong in the playoffs.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Excalibur's innovative new "flexible faucets"
• 0:44 FTC's new rules on non-competes - What will happen in Vegas?
• 3:01 Golden Knights starting strong in the NHL Playoffs
• 4:05 Rio's President stepping away amid huge transition
• 5:52 Paris Versailles Tower update - Balconies & bridge coming
• 7:21 Following up on Brightline West high speed train
• 9:06 Paying Vegas parking tickets with school supplies?
• 10:36 A closer look at Papi Steak
• 12:36 Tropicana implosion timeline & new fence
• 13:58 March gaming numbers - Overall decline
• 15:33 Downtown Las Vegas struggling?

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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas

Episode Description:

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

Wynn Las Vegas has long been the leader of the luxury hotel space in Las Vegas and their employees are in high demand. This week we learned the property's President will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Why is he leaving and what will this mean for the future of Wynn & Encore.

In other news Phish debuted their four unique shows at the Sphere with tons of incredible visuals and great reviews. But why aren't we seeing more acts sign on? We also discuss the groundbreaking for Brightline, the most instagrammed Vegas casinos, glass falling from the sky, a glitch at Paris, a new arena name, Mohegan Sun's player's club and comps + the opening of Pop Golf.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Insane Paris Las Vegas check-in line
• 0:53 Phish at the Sphere - A successful run
• 2:10 Why isn't Sphere attracting more acts?
• 3:40 Brightline high speed train breaks ground
• 6:54 Glass falling from the sky in Vegas
• 8:10 Most Instagrammed Vegas casinos
• 10:26 Virgin's Upside Down Tea Party
• 11:50 Updating on Mohegan Sun/Virgin comp offers & players club
• 13:07 Primarily Prime Rib - Still a tremendous value
• 14:41 Henderson's New Arena gets a new name
• 15:41 The Cliff at GVR - New outdoor mall
• 17:02 Pop Stroke Golf opens at Town Square
• 18:47 Wynn Las Vegas President leaving - No drama?

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!

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas

Episode Description:

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Las Vegas is known for its dining and drinking, but Plaza is hoping to bundle it all together with their new all-inclusive package. You'll get bottomless drinks, waived resort fees, meals and bingo, but is this a good deal. Plaza also announced weekly fireworks this Summer making Downtown Las Vegas the place to be.

In other news the Las Vegas Aviators launched a new team name for a single game and sold record levels of merch. We also discuss an entertaining club lawsuit, how an Australian casino's glitch cost them millions, all of the banned items at Sahara's pool, Boring's biggest Vegas Loop expansion yet and how the "Times Square of Las Vegas" is getting upgraded screens and more light pollution!

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Sahara's insane pool "banned items" list
• 1:05 "Times Square" of Las Vegas getting better
• 3:20 Boring Company breaks ground on biggest Vegas Loop tunnel yet
• 5:25 Aviators turn into the Las Vegas Gamblers & sell tons of merch
• 6:46 Crazy entertainment lawsuit in Vegas - Stealing names?
• 8:15 Omega Mart laying off employees - Trouble at Area15?
• 10:32 Australian casinos pays out millions of extra dollars due to glitch
• 12:30 New street vendor laws passed in Las Vegas
• 14:40 Circa's Pro Football draft party - Insane prices?
• 15:35 Plaza launches all-inclusive package - First in Vegas?
• 17:08 Downtown Las Vegas weekly fireworks this Summer

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!