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We got some very exciting news this week with the official announcement that the long stalled #Fontainebleau project is back on. We'll discuss what that means, who it will compete with and when it is expected to open.

Just down the road we also learned about Wynn Resorts' 3rd quarter earnings, but the big news was the announcement that their CEO Matt Maddox will be stepping down at the end of January. Find out who is stepping in to lead the company as their 3rd ever CEO and what that means for their brand.

We also dive into Lyft's announcement of full robotaxi service in Vegas, how PBR is leaving Vegas and then coming back (sort of), whether or not Las Vegas is ruining the Raiders, how a casino allowed someone to gamble $100M in cash over 8 months and got fined for it, plus which recent entertainment act we most want to see.

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

On this special episode of the MtM Vegas podcast we are joined by Vegas teenage phenom John Ryan and his dad Jack. John may be young, but he probably knows Vegas better than most people and brings a unique love and perspective of Las Vegas that is incredibly refreshing.

In this show we'll discuss many of the happenings in Vegas including some of our favorites as locals, which hotels are the best and some other interesting insights a long the way. This is a fun one. Don't miss it.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 - Introducing John Ryan (and his dad!)
• 4:37 - What you look forward to the most when in Vegas
• 8:34 - What normal trips are like
• 14:55 - Hotels John's family has stayed at
• 22:50 - Any hidden gems?
• 29:16 - Is Mirage being sold? And general Vegas talk.
• 36:25 - Favorite strip hotel
• 37:22 - Favorite non-strip hotel
• 39:30 - Best value in Vegas
• 41:12 - Favorite locals restaurant
• 43:47 - Downtown gentrification
• 51:43 - Favorite pool in Vegas

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

On this week's podcast we start by talking about the big news of the week. MGM Resorts announced Mirage is now for sale, while their biggest rival Caesars announced they are going to sell a Vegas Strip property in early 2022. Who will be buying and how will this change the Vegas landscape?

This past week was also Halloween and naturally Vegas had some unique offerings for the holiday. Our favorite was the Vegas Vickie costume contest where people dressed up like the iconic neon statue for a chance to win $10,000. Many of the costumers were awesome.

In other news we learned that the Strip had record gaming revenues for the 3rd quarter, taking in over $2.1 billion. That didn't stop Caesars from losing money, however things are moving in the right direction for them. In other news rents are at astronomical records in Vegas right now, KISS is out and Buble is in for residencies, the new minor league arena is disappointing and is Sands building a new casino in New York City?

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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 Resorts World Las Vegas continued their nods to the past by unveiling a Mike Tyson statue on their property. Unfortunately it wasn't all good news this week as we learned their comp offer match hasn't been so easy to get plus apparently they don't have enough housekeepers so managers and other staff are cleaning rooms. Fun!

In other news 1/3 of Culinary Union workers have yet to return to work and they are rallying to complain about it. This week we also learned of an expansion at a local casino in Henderson, how a new approval could make the LA to Vegas train a reality and why Gene Simmons is selling his newish home in Vegas for $15M.

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

The big news this week is that Celine Dion has pulled out of her residency at Resorts World Las Vegas. We'll discuss what happened and what it means for current ticketholders. Plus we also learned that Marriott is officially cutting ties with Fontainebleau Las Vegas. What does it mean for the future of that project and how did we get here?

In other news the Area 15 entertainment complex is building a 131 foot tall outdoor sky bar with 360 degree views of the Strip. It looks amazing and won't break the bank. Plus Las Vegas sportsbooks had their worst Sunday in 35 years recently, Formula 1 may be coming back to Vegas, Bobby Flay is opening two more burger places and DIck's Last Resort is charging a terrible fee to customers.

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About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories and now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

On this week's show Josh & Rachael from JR Food & Travels join us to talk Vegas comps. They have racked up over $15K in comps at Mlife properties and they'll tell us how they did it plus which properties and suites have been their favorite this past year.

We also dive into some of the lesser known perks of Mlife status including free cruises plus our thoughts on the Cosmo sale. Oh yeah and Shawn loses his locals card somewhere along the way. You don't want to miss it!

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Episode Guide

1:24 - JR's take on the Cosmo sale 8:49 - JR backstory 13:30 - First trip to Vegas? 17:40 - What JR Vegas trips look like 22:48 - Getting $15K in comps 29:22 - Freeplay/food offers 31:09 - How much do they play to earn casino status? 37:29 - Getting and redeeming a free cruise through Mlife and Royal Caribbean 41:03 - Rapid fires including favorite hotels, restaurants & more

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

This week's show is our Happy Hour with Bethany Walsh from Bougie Miles. On this show which can also be watched on our YouTube channel we discuss what it is like getting married at the Taco Bell Cantina in Vegas. Bethany did it and she'll tell us all about it plus practical stuff like how much it costs!

We also dive into the Cosmo sale to MGM including what to look out for and who wins and loses in this deal. Plus Aria housekeeping fails again and more! Tons of laughs in this one.

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About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

Las Vegas is a city that delivers on many levels and in this episode we are going to break down our weekend in Vegas which included a Taco Bell wedding, bougie hotel rooms and bars with incredible views.

In this episode we discuss Mark's stays at Four Seasons Las Vegas and Waldorf Astoria plus Shawn's stay at NoMad. We also talk about the iconic bars at Delano, Mandalay Bay and Waldorf, our meetup Downtown in the Arts District, what it was like attending a Taco Bell Wedding and more. Tons of useful on the ground information from saving on fancy hotels to what you might want to do on your next trip.

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Episode Guide

• 3:43 - Overall impressions of trip
• 5:29 - MTM Vegas meetup
• 8:33 - Taco Bell wedding!
• 14:00 - Four Seasons and trip report
• 30:11 - Ice Bar
• 33:43 - Nomad
• 36:59 - Waldorf Astoria and NoMad reports
• 51:21 - Which is the best Hilton on the Strip

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

Planning a Vegas trip can be tough and it is almost always expensive, but it doesn't have to be. On this episode Mark discusses his upcoming 5 star trip which includes stays at Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons without breaking the bank. Find out which promos and other "travel hacking" tricks he is using to bring his costs for food, drink and lodging down.

We also discuss the world of online gaming when it comes to both casinos and sports betting apps. Find out why online gaming may be better, what are some of the pitfalls of these new apps and how the rules differ between states. Where is Vegas headed when it comes to apps, the casino floor and the overall guest experience?

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Episode Guide

• 0:00 Welcome to MtM Vegas
• 2:00 Mark's Luxury Hotel Roulette
• 7:22 Planning food/drink including saving on Vanderpump's Garden and Giada's
• 10:27 Visiting the best sky bars in Vegas
• 14:42 The benefits of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
• 17:59 MtM Vegas meetup coming on September 18 in Arts District
• 19:33 Flight flexibility when planning Vegas
• 24:28 Transportation planning - To rent or not and Rideshare vs. Taxi
• 26:07 Why & how online gaming is exploding
• 28:05 The old school casino experience
• 30:07 Dislikes of Online Gaming
• 31:59 Online sports betting in Vegas
• 36:41 Pitfalls of a casino in your pocket
• 39:35 Is onling gambling as fun as a real casino?
• 42:12 Merger between tech & physical casinos
• 43:34 Using promos to take the house advantage

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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

Labor Day came and went with decent crowd levels, but nothing more than we have seen over the Summer. We'll talk what it was like in Vegas plus recap my night out on the Boulder Strip including one of the coolest hotel atriums, a neat dive casino and a $1.50 shrimp cocktail that was better than you would expect.

We also discuss how Raiders ticket prices seem to be falling on the secondary market. Is there a lack of support for the team? Plus someone snuck their Tesla in the Vegas Loop tunnel, a new rooftop movie experience coming to Downtown and the World Sandwich Champion is bringing a new shop to Ellis Island.

Are you planning to come to our Vegas meetup on September 18? Fill out this form to let us know you'll be there! https://forms.gle/A422RPdFKpVFNEwAA

Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Welcome to MtM Vegas
• 3:00 Someone breached the Vegas Loop Tesla tunnels
• 6:25 Vegas Labor Day crowds were big but bigger than Summer?
• 9:52 Hanging out on the Boulder Strip - Sam's Town amazing atrium
• 11:01 Skyline Casino - Cool old west theme and $1.50 shrimp cocktails
• 12:35 Circa's secret middle of the night cheap shrimp cocktail
• 14:52 MtM Vegas meetup coming on September 18 in Arts District
• 16:07 The business side of Grubhub's goal to kill room service at Resorts World and beyond
• 20:52 Raiders ticket prices are in a free fall. What is to blame?
• 22:30 Do the Raiders have the support of homegrown teams like the Golden Knights
• 23:40 Raiders are the most hated sports franchise in the USA
• 24:30 New rooftop movie cinema is coming to Downtown Las Vegas
• 26:35 Ellis Island getting new sandwich shop from "World Sandwich Champion".
• 28:15 Jerry's Nugget and other Vegas dive casinos

About the Show

Each week thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news show at YouTube.com/milestomemories. Now we bring you the MtM Vegas podcast where we can spend a little more time sharing our best Vegas info, tips, reviews and stories plus talk to some of the most interesting people in 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!