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

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Episode Description

Vegas is full of surprises this week — some good, some expensive, and one that should probably be illegal. Shawn and Mark break down Metallica's insane Sphere residency fees, a $5 top shelf cocktail deal at M Resort (yes, Blanton's), ice cream that looks like fried chicken at Area 15, a beautiful Fontainebleau suite tour, a 90s video store pop-up coming to Vegas, and a slot machine screenshot that exposes an 83.96% payback setting. Plus — a wild conspiracy theory about Bally's, Boyd, and the old Tropicana site that just might be true.

• 0:00 Best Vegas street performer?
• 0:47 The real Rambo lived in Vegas area
• 1:55 Metallica's high prices & additional shows
• 3:31 More shows = easier tickets @ Sphere?
• 4:30 303 In the Cut - Clever social media attempt
• 5:23 Ice Cream fried chicken & psychodelic carousel at Area 15
• 6:38 Four Queens Hugo Cellar social media menu
• 7:40 M Resort launches $5 top shelf cocktails
• 9:35 Fontainebleau Noble Suite tour
• 11:38 90's video store speakeasy coming soon
• 13:17 INSANELY low slot return to player
• 14:45 Should casino return to player settings be disclosed to players?
• 16:05 Bally's buys Sam's Town Shreveport
• 17:10 Bally's Vegas conspiracy - Dumping the A's site?
• 18:20 Boyd has tried to build on the Strip before

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!

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The January 2026 Las Vegas numbers are in — and the headlines don't tell the whole story. We break down what's really going on with visitor volume, gaming revenue, Canadian tourism, and downtown occupancy. Plus: a new Las Vegas casino is coming that's been described as "Excalibur and Circus Circus having a baby," the Hard Rock guitar tower keeps rising, and the world's largest In-N-Out is almost open at the BLVD Mall.

• 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas
• 0:30 Excalibur & Circus Circus having a baby?
• 1:45 Guitar Tower update from the air - Bulging out?
• 2:42 The world's largest In-N-Out opening this month?
• 3:28 A look inside the Strip's new Five Guys
• 5:02 Vegas moving walkways never work!
• 6:38 January 2026 numbers are in
• 7:30 Baccarat KILLED Vegas casinos in January
• 9:00 Canadians are abandoning Las Vegas
• 9:57 Is Downtown Las Vegas a "value"?
• 11:06 Are these numbers good or bad?

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!

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Episode Description

This week Vegas made headlines for a bunch of big reasons. We break down Qantas launching direct Sydney flights to Las Vegas and what that means for the city's international growth, plus Metallica's newly announced Sphere residency and whether it could become one of the toughest tickets in town. We also discuss Bruno Mars getting a street named after him near Park MGM, the latest Eastside Cannery implosion update (including Longhorn's paid viewing setup), and a possible Primm sale that could signal major redevelopment at the state line.

In other news we cover Wynn's hack follow-up, A's/Bally's funding chatter, Plaza's new casino streaming room and several Vegas food stories including Bob Taylor's Ranch House earning a James Beard America's Classics honor.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas toucan rescue!
• 0:20 Bruno Mars gets a street
• 2:19 Vegas growing up - Direct Australia flight announced
• 3:59 Implosion update - Longhorn saves the day
• 5:45 Metallica coming to Sphere
• 7:40 Plaza's new streaming room
• 9:13 Ri Ra's ice cream cake
• 9:54 Sgrizzi's parking lot eats
• 10:31 Lucky Pig's $1 dumplings
• 11:07 Rio's new Hyatt Globalist breakfast - Downgrade?
• 12:23 Oldest Vegas steakhouse - James Beard winner
• 13:50 Wynn hack follow up - Did they pay a ransom?
• 14:35 Bally's Vegas funding - A savior on the horizon?
• 15:54 Primm for sale?!?
• 17:30 A Primm redevelopment ahead of the new airport

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!

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Episode Description

This week Caesars made the news for a few reasons. First off we detail the strategy people are using to earn Diamond status in a day. What pitfalls are there and should you be taking advantage of this opportunity? We also discuss someone's $200 Caesars survival drama where they complain about every fee. Do they have a point?

In other news Circa is now selling Crazy Girls merch & planning a bitcoin takeover. We also discuss: old school cowboy slots, Foundation Room's rebrand, a new Netflix Vegas show, Palazzo rooms and Sphere view and which hotels are the very best in Las Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Old school cowboy slots and grannies
• 0:39 How to earn Caesars status the "easy" way
• 2:13 Caesars Diamond in a day?
• 3:34 Las Vegas 6/7 promo!
• 4:57 Crazy Girls merch now available!
• 6:23 Circa's bitcoin weekend & INSANE package
• 8:43 Foundation Room rebrand rumor
• 10:04 Caesars survival drama
• 11:27 Vegas social media engagement problem?
• 14:13 Strip Law - New Vegas Netflix cartoon
• 16:01 Sphere View at Palazzo & room review
• 18:06 Where does Palazzo rank in Vegas hotels?

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!

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Episode Description

This week Wynn Las Vegas was apparently hacked with 800,000 pieces of information being leaked. While a ransom of $1.5 million has been demanded, it isn't evident what the company will do. Wynn also recently released their Q4 earnings, discussed Encore renovations and more. How bad was it?

In other #news snow has arrived in Vegas with stunning snow capped peaks surrounding the valley. We also discuss: the fireworks world championship, streaming rooms in casinos, Howlin Rays, Prince St. Pizza, Chinese New Year in Vegas, too little risk on electronic games & the viral dog rescue story you don't want to miss.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Snow has arrived in Vegas
• 0:41 Fireworks World Championship visuals
• 2:14 Viral Vegas dog rescue story
• 3:24 Chinese New Year around Las Vegas
• 5:08 Prince St. Pizza review - Did it redeem itself?
• 6:38 Howlin Ray's at Venetian - Best spicy chicken on the Strip?
• 9:05 Influencer streaming lounge on the Strip
• 10:53 Too little risk on electronic roulette?
• 12:52 Orleans renovated rooms - Surprisingly good!
• 14:44 Wynn Resorts hacked
• 17:00 Wynn earnings takeaways - Down but is it bad?
• 18:35 Encore's room renovations coming in 2026
• 20:25 How Wynn's hotel room designs are important & different

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!

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Episode Description

This week Fontainebleau came out with a huge offer for locals. They are teaming up with Vegas Matt to match free slot play offers. Is this new type of promotion the future of Vegas casino marketing & will we see more slot influencer offers coming?

In other #news the A's have spent $300M on their ballpark but who is paying exactly? We also discuss M Resort's corner suite, Uber kiosks in Vegas, sundry price madness, future Sphere headliner rumors, the next big implosion and what is replacing Disco Show.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas Sundry MADNESS!
• 0:24 Some channel housekeeping
• 1:07 Disco Show replacement announced
• 2:38 M Resort's strange Uber kiosk
• 3:56 M Resort corner suite tour - Stunning views
• 5:45 A's ballpark - Who is paying for construction?
• 7:50 Only $1B committed and key upcoming milestones
• 8:40 MGM app check-in experience & words of warning
• 11:22 The next big Vegas implosion
• 12:40 Rumors for future Sphere acts - Tool?
• 14:35 Sphere suite menu - Too high or reasonable?
• 16:00 Fontainebleau's great local free play match
• 17:52 The future of Vegas casino marketing?

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!

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This week Station Casinos finally revealed a portion of what their new phase 3 at Durango will look like. With the property nearly doubling in size, does it look like a Frankenstein casino? We also dive into the new burgers coming to GVR and how to save 20% at the property with an Amex Offer.

In other news yet another union may be coming to Southern Nevada, but it isn't quite what you think. We also discuss: the Vegas balancing act, Wrestlemania struggles, Circa's insane keg room & beer stats, the new name for Poker Palace and where you can now play bingo on the Las Vegas Strip!

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The Vegas balancing act
• 0:39 Las Vegas airport marriage licenses
• 1:53 Wrestlemania struggles & no watch parties?
• 4:23 Poker Palace's new name and branding
• 6:33 A new look at Durango Phase 3
• 7:58 Irv's Burgers expanding to GVR
• 8:58 New Amex Offer for Green Valley Ranch
• 9:38 Palms free pool cabanas for locals returns
• 11:49 Circa's INSANE keg room & Super Bowl beer stats
• 12:49 Circus Circus bingo - First look!
• 14:35 Sheri's Ranch unionizing?
• 16:09 Employees or contractors? Can they unionize?

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!

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This week MGM Resorts International held their earnings call. While revenues were down overall, we focus on the Strip where luxury properties are doing well, but overall the company is seeing declines. MGM's CEO described this as a reset, but what cost MGM business in 2025 and how will that be different in the future. Plus what is coming with renovations, digital check-in and more.

In other news Nevada sports books took in less action on the Super Bowl compared to previous years. Is this a bad sign of things to come? We also discuss: scaling the Strat, Absinthe, the Dancing Waters of Desert Inn, Slowjamastan, scooter giveaways & who has been hired as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Casino scooter giveaway?!?
• 0:40 Raiders have another new head coach
• 1:40 Nevada Super Bowl numbers - Huge drop off!
• 3:15 What is causing such a drop in Nevada Super Bowl bets?
• 4:27 Slowjamastan visits Vegas
• 6:22 Primm hotels join Wyndham Rewards
• 7:47 Scaling the Strat - Walking up to the top for charity
• 9:14 The Dancing Waters of Desert Inn
• 11:14 Is Absinthe overrated or worth the money?
• 12:22 Absinthe garden & speakeasy is overlooked by many
• 14:36 MGM Earnings call & takeaways - The great reset?
• 15:30 Overall declines for MGM in Las Vegas
• 16:45 Luxor and Excalibur are still struggling
• 18:18 MGM's push for kiosk check-ins
• 20:00 The average age of a Las Vegas MGM Resorts room

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!

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Episode Description

The Super Bowl just ended and while it wasn't in Las Vegas this year that doesn't mean Sin City didn't deliver on a party. To recap Super Bowl we'll discuss some of the watch partys, low room rates & why the South Point continues to deliver the best value in town.

In other #news Hard Rock is expanding again with the announcement of another huge casino project. We also discuss: NV Landing Love, the opening date for the newest Vegas casino, Circus Circus' big improvement, how to win a $10K Vegas wedding and why recycling old hotel furniture is the norm.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Welcome to MTM Vegas
• 0:30 Super Bowl fun in Las Vegas
• 1:35 South Point's insane Super Bowl prices
• 3:10 One fan's obsession with Vegas - NVLanding backstory
• 4:50 Win a $10K Vegas wedding package
• 5:59 Opening date for newest Vegas casino?
• 8:00 Hard Rock grows again
• 9:35 Circus Circus recycling Mirage furniture
• 11:00 Circus Circus' new room product is….nice!
• 12:00 Recycling hotel furniture - An old Vegas norm!

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!

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Episode Description

This week Downtown Las Vegas was in the news a lot. We learned when the Neon Museum will unveil the Siegfried & Roy statues from Mirage + Fremont Street Experience got a new boss. Who is he and where does he come from. Is he a good fit to lead this unique Vegas venue?

In other news Toca Madera was involved with an insane lawsuit that you'll want to hear. We also discuss: street performers & tips, when Las Vegas will get its next Super Bowl, new cronuts, smarter intersections, Dream Hotel sale & who made the biggest bet on this year's Super Bowl.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Frisky Vegas Minnie
• 0:48 Valentine's Day cronuts + instructions
• 1:50 Mattress Mack's $2M Super Bowl bet
• 3:53 When will Las Vegas get the Super Bowl again?
• 4:59 Siegfried & Roy unveiling at Neon Museum
• 6:23 Smarter intersections for Fremont Street Experience?
• 8:01 Fremont Street's new President is a familiar name
• 10:11 How much to tip Vegas showgirls/street performers?
• 13:08 Five Vegas things as a relationship stress test
• 14:35 Dream Hotel is for sale
• 16:13 Toca Madera RICO lawsuit
• 18:00 Crazy Super Bowl restaurant revenues?!

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!

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