MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas! (Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann)

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	15 Sep 2022	Best Vegas Casino & Player's Club, Closed Buffalo Bills Resurrected & Vegas' 1st Major Championship!	00:26:13
Maximize your credit card cashback earnings and sign-up bonuses with Cash Freely a new free tool from the makers of Travel Freely. Find the best offers to travel to Vegas and anywhere else free of charge. Cash Freely (cash back cards) Travel Freely (travel rewards cards) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week USA Today released a number of Las Vegas and casino related 10 Best awards and we discuss them. From the surprising choices for "Best Vegas casino" to top Player's Clubs, casino restaurants and Vegas attractions there are a number of surprises on the lists. In other news Buffalo Bill's in Primm has basically been closed since March, 2020 but it reopened last weekend for a concert and we'll show you what it looks like inside. What is left of the casino, the rides and how do they staff a casino that has only been opened 6 days in the past 2 1/2 years. Plus a sad murder made the national stage, Vegas is about to get its first major sports championship, Silverton is expanding again and how to earn Marriott points at a local Vegas casino. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	26 Sep 2023	Tragedy at Bellagio, U2 Vegas Sphere Prices Falling, A Look at M Resort & Vegas Superbowl Halftime!	00:19:08
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories MGM Resorts is entering week three of their recovery from the recent cyberattack, but things are still not completely back to normal. When can we expect things to return and what is MGM doing to rebuild their entire IT infrastructure after the attack? We also take a deep look at the official Raiders Hotel M Resort. They lean heavily into the sports theme, but as a locals casino does this place have the right vibe and how does it stack up to "Strip" casinos. Other topics discussed include: the tragedy at Bellagio, Kelly Clarkson's amazing Vegas moment, light vs. dark casinos, Usher's Superbowl halftime show and how U2 ticket prices are falling ahead of their debut at the Vegas Sphere later this week. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	19 Jul 2024	Huge Changes in Vegas, Mirage Closes, Virgin Hotels Review, Neon Museum Relocating & Palazzo Mystery	00:23:11
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 finally saw the closure of the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as it gets ready to transition into Hard Rock. The casino closed its doors, the volcano erupted for the last time and many were left with nostalgia for the first megaresort in Las Vegas. Another era has ended. In other news Shawn stayed at Virgin Hotels recently and discusses the rooms and why the property continues to grow on him. We also discuss Eataly's popup, EDM at the Sphere, a mystery at Palazzo, the latest on Vegas Loop, a better look at the new Four Queens rooms and where the Neon Museum is moving to. Episode Guide: 0:00 Mirage 1995 odds on Who Shot Mr. Burns 0:52 Mirage officially closes after 35 years 2:06 Steve Wynn’s thoughts on Mirage 3:10 The evolution of the land where Mirage stood 4:19 Treasure Island is targeting Mirage guests with a new offer 5:09 Palazzo construction update - St. Regis Tower 6:05 Bally’s gets a Chicago bailout 8:06 Will the Athletics stadium actually get built on the Trop site 9:34 Sphere announces EDM New Year’s Eve show 11:00 More looks at renovated Four Queens rooms 12:45 Big Binion’s change - All dealers keep their own tips 14:19 Eataly’s new popup 14:53 Neon Museum is officially moving to the Arts District 17:18 Wynn & Westgate Vegas Loop update - No opening date? 18:24 Staying at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas 20:01 My biggest complaints about Virgin’s rooms 21:38 Why Virgin Las Vegas has grown on us 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	05 Oct 2021	Maximizing $15K in Vegas Comps, Free Cruises & Best Suites with JR Food and Travels	00:58:10
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! 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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	28 Oct 2022	Crazy Visitor Stats, Insane $150K Suite Package, Moulin Rouge Returning & How to Score Vegas F1 Tix!	00:32:44
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The LVCVA has released visitor statistics for 2021 and some of the data is pretty shocking. We go over the most interesting numbers that spell doom for the monorail and show why the casinos are winning so much money lately. But it's hard to explain why so many people are bringing their children to Las Vegas! In other news we learned about how and when you can score the high demand Formula 1 tickets. This is one you want to try for. We also discuss Katy Perry's robot eye, the insane $150K suite package at Palms, the destruction of some of the Grand Bazaar shops and the arrival of the original Cronut in 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	21 Jul 2022	Panic on the Strip, Dust Storm Tornado at Luxor, First Timer's Guide to Vegas & Wild Quesadilla!	00:39:22
Maximize your credit card cashback earnings and sign-up bonuses with Cash Freely a new free tool from the makers of Travel Freely. Find the best offers to travel to Vegas and anywhere else free of charge. Cash Freely (cash back cards) Travel Freely (travel rewards cards) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories A big scare came to the Vegas Strip with fears that turned out to be unwarranted. What exactly happened and how can authorities prevent something similar from happening again? Did people lose their money in the chaos and how are gamblers protected? In other news we learned of a big project cancelation and another Strip hotel that is moving forward. Plus we dive into a first timer's guide to Vegas, talk about a dust storm at Luxor, learn of another new charge coming to Flamingo and look at the craziest quesadilla ever and you can buy it right now in Vegas! Also come with me to learn the history and info behind the announced demolition of 3 very prominent local casinos in Las Vegas. What are they and why are they being torn down. YouTube.com/milestomemories for all of the visuals! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	06 Nov 2021	Mirage For Sale & Caesars Selling Too, Record Revenues & Rents, Vegas Vickie Costume Contest & Caesars Earnings	00:35:09
Travel Freely (Our recommended tool for maximizing travel rewards in Vegas & beyond) Free sign-up - https://milestomemories.com/go/travel-freely-youtube/ 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	18 Aug 2021	Crazy Resorts World Suite, Changing Casino Floors & Rocking Bellagio’s Old Rooms	00:52:02
Episode Description On this week's show we dive into Shawn's recent 21st birthday adventure with his son. Reviews of Bellagio's old rooms, Barry's Downtown Prime and a surprise 1 bedroom suite at Crockfords in Resorts World Las Vegas. How did the weekend go, what was good and what was a bit disappointing. We also discuss our recent comp offers including a 3 free night surprise at Cosmo, how the Governor has changed the mask mandate for some large venues, why casino floors are changing before our eyes and why movies/tv shows play with Vegas geography. So much fun! Episode Guide 02:34 - Vaccines required at many large Vegas venues 07:06 - The evolution of the casino floor 10:02 - Stadium gaming takes the social aspect out of table games 12:05 - Skill based gaming and "The Claw" 18:58 - Updates on Mlife, Cosmo and Resorts World comp offers 22:19 - Crockfords 1 bedroom suite thoughts & quick Conrad review 30:28 - 21st birthday Circa experience & Barry's Downtown Prime 35:24 - Bellagio Hotel review & recap - Old unrenovated rooms surprise 37:24 - How movies/tv play with Vegas geography 42:42 - Fancy Vegas restaurants and small portions 46:46 - Our evolving view on Resorts World is admittedly less positive 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	19 Aug 2022	New York New York's Renovation, Airport Nightmare, Planet Hollywood Floods, Randy's Donuts & More!	00:22:08
Maximize your credit card cashback earnings and sign-up bonuses with Cash Freely a new free tool from the makers of Travel Freely. Find the best offers to travel to Vegas and anywhere else free of charge. Cash Freely (cash back cards) Travel Freely (travel rewards cards) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories It was a wild week in Las Vegas with a weekend security breach at the airport that lead to insane crowding and lines when everyone had to be re-screened. We also saw even more monsoon rain including big floods around the Vegas valley and a shocking leak inside Planet Hollywood that poured water down on the casino floor. In other news we learned what New York New York's $63 million renovation will look like. The rooms look all new. Speaking of all new, we also got an update on Durango casino construction, Randy's Donuts has finally made its way to Vegas, Bally's has a speakeasy with a twist, Martha Stewart's restaurant is now open and Adele's ticket prices are absolutely insane. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	10 Nov 2023	Vegas Casino Delayed, Strip Strike Averted, High Limit Drink Hack & F1 Prices Plummet!	00:19:43
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week as Fontainebleau opened up reservations for their restaurants and announced how they will handle paid parking, the other new casino coming to the Las Vegas Valley announced a delay to its opening date. Durango was supposed to open on November 20, however the opening date has now been pushed back to December 5. It will still open before Fontainebleau, but with a shorter media window will it be a successful launch? In other news Rio finally released the details of their buffet replacement food hall. We also discuss a high limit drink hack, which casinos whales like to play in the most, why cutbacks at Cosmo are affecting service and how Formula 1 hotel and ticket prices are plummeting as we get closer to race day. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	05 Jul 2024	Bellagio's Big Expansion, Mandalay Bay Removals, Hard Rock's Amazing Pools & $1K In Vegas Lobster!	00:19:13
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 plans were filed with the County for a potential expansion to Bellagio. Specifically new restaurant and shopping spaces will be added to the resorts South side, replacing the pedestrian walkway. How will it look and will this actually be an improvement for MGM's flagship Vegas resort? In other news Mandalay Bay has removed their waterfall entrance replacing it with something a bit sad. Other topics discussed include: $1K in lobster at Golden Steer, Hard Rock's site plans and pools, Sphere 4th of July, the Italian Air Force and how the Las Vegas Aces continue to impress. Episode Guide: Episode Guide: 0:00 Italian Air Force “invades” Las Vegas 0:57 Who owns the sidewalks in Las Vegas 2:25 Sphere’s 4th of July birthday bash 3:25 Ocean status match gives free Wynn Las Vegas nights again 5:35 Why matching in Atlantic City can be so lucrative 6:33 Mirage/Hard Rock site plans unveiled 7:32 Why you should be excited for Hard Rock’s pools 8:50 Golden Steer’s insane $1K lobster tails 10:14 Crown & Anchor Pub suddenly closes 10:59 Mandalay Bay guts waterfall entrance 13:27 Las Vegas Aces insane attendance 15:04 Bellagio’s fountainside expansion 16:11 More connections and pedestrian bridges coming 17:45 Symmetry final coming to Bellagio fountains 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	22 Apr 2022	Fontainebleau Miracle, Fremont Performer Crackdown, F1 Drives Crazy Demand & Mermaid School!	00:23:42
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories After fraud among street performers, Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience are considering changes to how they regulate acts. Did you now there is a reason performers are stuck in a circle, but not everyone is being honest when bidding for their slot. In other news Mermaid School is coming to one Vegas casino, the Formula 1 race is driving record demand for hotel rooms, we try to find Downtown's best pizza and look at people's favorite food across Las Vegas, Fontainebleau has a funny but true message and a very scary escape room is coming to Vegas while a new lounge is coming to the airport. YouTube.com/milestomemories for all of the visuals! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	21 Mar 2025	Another New Vegas Strip Casino, Truth About Rio, 1,888 Foot Tower & Scoring A Free Wynn Room!	00:22:04
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned of yet another huge Strip hotel/casino proposal that is coming down the pike. This one is very close to the new A's stadium and has a chance of actually getting built, but what will it entail and how many proposed projects do we have now? In other news we explore the once proposed 1,888 foot tower for the old Wet 'N Wild/LVXP site and how it would have changed the Vegas skyline forever. We also discuss: a casino smoke hack, Shawn's recent Wynn stay using the Wynn Slots app, a cocktail server tipping experiment, Caesars sportsbook's sad bathroom, one of the coolest comps we have seen and what it looked like when the VGK skated out on the home ice for the first time. 0:00 Casino smoke “hack” 0:56 Best casino comp ever? 2:38 Free stay via Wynn slots app 5:58 The big cocktail server tip experiment 8:43 Crazy blackjack hand - You know how it will end 9:55 The truth about the “all new” Rio Las Vegas? 14:08 Caesars sportsbook bathroom issues 14:56 Nostalgia alert - Video from first VGK home game 16:00 What could have been - 1,888 tower on Wet ’N Wild site 17:35 Yet another new Strip casino proposal 19:00 Will the Skyvue “smoke stacks” ever be torn down? 20:20 Bally’s or new affiliate tribes project - Which gets built first? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	17 Nov 2023	Flooding at Fontainebleau, F1 Teardown Timeline, Housekeeping Olympics & Riviera Sold!	00:20:15
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories As the F1 race draws close, thousands of people are descending on Las Vegas for the big day. Despite all of the headaches these past few months, the energy on the Strip is great and driving down the track is a unique experience. Too bad it will take up to 8 weeks for everything to go back to normal following the race. In other news the Housekeeping Olympics made its triumphant return to the Las Vegas Strip. We also discuss a flood at Fontainebleau, an update on the Hawaiian Marketplace replacement, how a temporary F1 bridge may become permanent, why you shouldn't book Paris' Versailles Tower yet and a new Cowboy Themed suite you can book on your next Vegas trip. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	29 Jul 2021	21st Bday in Vegas, Gambling in Bahamas, Quirky Vegas Happy Hours & Trying Mlife	01:10:14
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. Episode Description Each month we do a monthly MtM Vegas Happy Hour livestream on our YouTube channel. It's packed full of laughs and good information along the way. On this episode you'll hear the audio version of this month's happy hour. It was a blast. In this show we briefly discuss the mask mandate and what that changes for Vegas going forward. We also tackle Bahamas vs. Vegas, share Shawn's terrible Atlantis flooded room story, Mark talks MGM Grand Detroit big wins and dirty rooms and we go over some of the more interesting, fun and bougie happy hours in Vegas. Enjoy! Episode Guide 1:15 New mask mandate for Vegas - What does it mean and should you cancel 14:08 Why you should check your bookings and comp offers as people cancel for Covid 15:21 Bahamas vs. Vegas - What is it like gambling in the Bahamas 22:00 Shawn's terrible experience at Atlantis Bahamas 27:20 How Baha Mar's waterpark compares to Atlantis & Atlantis access tip 31:24 Bahamas or Macau? 32:45 Mark's dirty MGM Grand Detroit room & Atlantic City musings 37:22 Trying out Mlife program - earnings & comps 40:00 MGM Grand sucker bets & watching someone win big 43:00 How to celebrate 21st birthday in Vegas 48:53 Our favorite Vegas Happy Hours 54:00 Happy hour on an airplane 56:04 Bethany's Bougie Vegas "Happy Hour" 66:20 $100 burgers 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!
	21 Jan 2025	KA Behind the Scenes, Vegas Helicopter Taxis, Hollywood 2.0 Drama, Strip Scams & Gambling on Planes!	00:22:44
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we have a huge treat for you as we go behind the scenes of KA including what it is like in the music studio as they produce the sound for the epic show. We also take a look at the impressive theater, moving stages, backstage areas and go over why you might not have realized just how impressive this entire production is. In other news someone is proposing helicopter taxis for Las Vegas but does that really make sense? We also discuss: fake monk scams on the Strip, Mark's recent Fontainebleau offer, drama with our pursuit of movie studios, gambling on airplanes, Whose Live Anyway and an incredible update on the Brightline high speed rail project. 0:00 Mini Cybertruck at Venetian 0:33 Neon Museum adds Super Bowl sign to collection 1:43 Las Vegas helicopter taxis? 3:50 Amazing update on Brightline train project 5:30 Vegas fake monk scam - What you need to know 7:13 Mark’s Fontainebleau offer with no play 8:33 Drama with Hollywood 2.0 9:50 Whose Live Anyway coming to Vegas 11:02 Gambling on airplanes? Delta & DraftKings partnership 13:02 Is gambling on airplanes a good idea? 13:55 Behind my behind the scenes of KA 16:40 What it was like being in the KA music studio 18:36 Why we don’t get new shows like KA anymore 20:22 The moving parts of KA 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	09 Sep 2022	Another Vegas Casino Closes, Sigma Derby Woes, Caesars Day 1 Employee Leaves, Airport Arrest & More!	00:23:32
Maximize your credit card cashback earnings and sign-up bonuses with Cash Freely a new free tool from the makers of Travel Freely. Find the best offers to travel to Vegas and anywhere else free of charge. Cash Freely (cash back cards) Travel Freely (travel rewards cards) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned that yet another long time Las Vegas casino is closing its doors. Station Casinos announced their 4th permanent casino closure of the year. Which property is closing and what will happen to the very valuable piece of land. Will they build a City Center like mega project or something else? In other news the last day 1 employee working at Caesars Palace has now retired, Mandalay Bay flooded, Oscar's at Plaza has been renovated and the popular Sigma Derby game may be gone from this world. We also discuss not being able to fill up arenas, two crazy Vegas airport arrest stories and a new carousel bar is coming to the Strip! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	12 May 2022	Caesars Imminent Billion Dollar Sale, Formula 1's Insane Purchase, VICI Owns Everything & Old Bodies	00:27:00
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Caesars once again is talking about a blockbuster sale, but people are still guessing which property will be sold off. They've apparently been shopping Flamingo around for $1B but have they found a buyer? Plus MGM is making big moves of their own after VICI Properties bought MGM's REIT and took over ownership of so much of Las Vegas. In other news there is a proposal to make a big change to the pedestrian bridges above the Strip. We also learned of potential regulation for cannabis lounges, Adele may be moving away from Caesars and a body from the 1970s was found in Lake Mead. YouTube.com/milestomemories for all of the visuals! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	13 Feb 2024	Wynn Raises Fees, Stacking Vegas Status Matches, “Slot" A Fun Update & Super Bowl Recap!	00:20:16
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 Super Bowl came and went in Las Vegas and it turned out to be a very successful event. In this episode we'll recap some of the more interesting and fun stories from the Super Bowl including a new "Smithsonian" like sports museum coming to Fontainebleau, BetMGM partnering with X, how the sports books did and everything else you want to know. In other news Slots A Fun is undergoing a renovation with almost all of the casino floor torn out. What is the future of this annex to Circus Circus? We also discuss stacking the Mirage/Hard Rock & Fontainebleau status matches, why gyms and pools need to stay open later, how Wynn quietly raised their resort fee to a new record high and why Tom Brady has embraced 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	29 Oct 2024	Vegas Institution Closing, Hofbrauhaus Disappoints, Bye Cleopatra & Sahara's "New" Slot Concept!	00:21:14
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a lot is going on as the city prepares for F1. The Neon City Festival has announced more acts for that weekend along with their stage schedule. We also saw a rumor that F1 might pull out after this year, but that likely isn't going to happen. In other news a downtown Las Vegas institution The Cocktail Room is closing after 18 years. We also discuss the end of Cleopatra at Caesars Palace, Shawn's disappointing Hofbrauhaus experience, Silver Stamp Halloween, Sahara's new slot concept, button slapping art, where native Nevadans live, Swingers golf prices and pizza, F1's fake NYNY flag and how Vegas is now connected directly to Dublin. Episode Guide: 0:00 F1's NYNY flag - Real or fake? 0:40 Swingers Golf opens Nov 8 - Crazy prices? 2:12 More famous pizza coming to the Strip 2:50 Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin to Vegas flight 4:22 Where do native Nevadans live? 5:38 Neon City Festival stage schedule & new acts 7:45 Is F1 thinking about canceling after second year? 8:42 Downtown Cocktail Room closing after 18 years 9:58 Slot button slapping art 11:30 Golden Nights collectible zamboni chicken bucket 12:40 Cleopatra’s Bar replacement construction update 13:45 Caesars Palace renovated high limit slots 15:05 Shawn’s recent Hobrauhaus experience 16:50 Silver Stamp Halloween style 18:45 Sahara’s poker room replacement - New slot concept? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	07 Jul 2023	Vegas Sphere Stuns, New Private Vegas Membership, MGM's Big Plans & More!	00:35:42
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the big story was 4th of July and the stunning debut of Vegas Sphere's exterior show for the holiday. They threw up tons of incredible visuals that really showed everyone what this building is capable of. We also discuss a potential security strike at Vegas casinos, the new private membership club at Resorts World, some of the top luxury villas on the Strip, tarot readings Strip side and how the NBA is taking over Las Vegas this weekend. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	16 Apr 2024	Bellagio's Dead Trees, Another Casino Expands, Good Strip Pizza & Failed Vegas Public Transport!	00:19:39
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 Bellagio's trees have been in the new more than they would have liked over the past year due to the F1 construction and the cutting down of old trees on the Strip. Unfortunately the replacement trees are now dying which is making Bellagio scramble to replace them....again. In other news the monorail shut down due to damage from Boring Company's construction on Vegas Loop. What exactly is the future of Vegas public transportation and why is it all busses? We also discuss free Chicken Ranch tours, Fontainebleau's pizza, looking for the best bagels in Vegas, Wynn's golf course, another Vegas casino expansion, Blue Man's poo donuts & which Covid closed casino will remain shuttered until further notice. Episode Guide: 0:00 Drone flyover of Wynn Las Vegas golf course 1:14 Bellagio’s new trees are dying 2:49 Charging for water on the Strip? 4:47 Ellis Island is expanding again 6:20 Miami Slice at Fontainebleau - As good as people say? 7:51 Abel’s Bagels - The best bagel in Las Vegas? 8:55 Blue Man Group & Pinkbox launch exclusive donuts 10:52 Eastside Cannery to remain closed 13:05 Chicken Ranch providing “no obligation” free tours 14:01 Westgate has another themed suite - “I Do” has arrived 15:28 No trains for you! - The future of Vegas mass transit 16:45 Boring Company damages Vegas monorail beams 17:21 The crazy Las Vegas airport elevated roadway proposal - What happened? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	17 Oct 2023	Vegas Sphere Health Issues, Big Super Bowl Revelation, Plaza Expansion Review & Vegas F1 One & Done?	00:22:51
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Culinary Union started putting pressure on the Strip casinos with mass protests ahead of many upcoming big events in the city. With construction for F1 in full swing it is putting even more pressure on the tourist experience which isn't spectacular right now. Will a strike happen or can they get this resolved. In other news we learned that there is a possibility F1 may not come back, but it's probably not likely given the current three year contract in place. We also discuss Tropicana slowly shutting down, Awakening at Wynn struggling and how the Sphere may have a massive UFC event. We also review all of the expansions at Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas including Oscar's Steakhouse patio, the Carousel Bar and more! 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	13 Dec 2023	Excalibur Vegas Underrated, Wayne Newton Rocks, Best Vegas Gift & The Good, Bad & Ugly of Durango!	00:20:54
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 After checking out Durango on social media we visited the property to see how it differs in real life compared to the coverage. We found a ton to like and even love about Durango, but the property isn't perfect. The big question is whether or not this is the best locals casino in Vegas and you might be surprised at our answer. In other news we visited Excalibur to check out the new Center Bar and answer the question of whether or not it is underrated given its reputation. We also discuss the Raiders hosting one of the worst games in NFL history, the Runnin' Rebels breaking records, Wayne Newton still going strong and a cool gift you can give to the Vegas lover in your life. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	23 Sep 2022	New Projects for 2023 & Beyond, 1st Vegas Championship, Bellagio's New "Jewel", Casino Demo & More!	00:25:10
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories It was a busy weekend in Vegas with a huge fight, Mexican Independence Day and the city celebrating its first major league championship. We'll talk about the festive atmosphere and the crowds plus how the Las Vegas Aces took home the WNBA Championship! In other news the LVCVA released a list of all of the new projects coming to Vegas in 2023, 2024 & beyond. We'll dive into what you can expect on your next trip. Plus Station Casinos is already demolishing 3 closed properties, Bellagio's fall display is a winner, snow is coming to the Vegas Strip and how to get top shelf cocktails with only a little play. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	17 May 2024	Mirage Las Vegas Closing Forever, Sahara Parking Mystery, F1's Fancy Jacket & MGM Online Gambling	00:18:46
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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	18 Sep 2023	Vegas Casinos Hacked, Is the Sphere A Success & Chaos at Allegiant Stadium!	00:52:27
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we have a supersized show as we did bonus content around the Las Vegas cyberattacks. In this show we cover what happened to both MGM and Caesars, how the companies handled the attacks and what has been the effect on customers in Las Vegas and elsewhere around the country. Other topics discussed include: the Culinary Union strike vote, chaos at Allegiant Stadium for Ed Sheeran's concert, a closer look at Bellagio's Vault speakeasy, how an Aria manager allegedly stole $773K, Luxor's new playground and how Ceasars just got kicked out of Dubai. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	29 Jul 2023	Steve Wynn Banned, Fontainebleau Fire & Inside the Vegas Sphere	00:37:00
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories It was a busy week in Las Vegas with Fontainebleau catching on fire and Steve Wynn exiting the gaming industry forever. We also take a look back at Excalibur from 1991, how F1 is shaking down Las Vegas again and whether or not you can trust Vegas food influencers! 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	10 Sep 2024	Behind Vegas Showgirls, Palms New GM, Most Unique Suite in Vegas, Record for Circa & Bazaar Mar!	00:19:45
Get $25 off $50 on your next meal with InKind. (Shawn's referral) https://milestomemories.com/go/inkind 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 a lot was going on as the NFL season began and Circa Survivor hit a record. Unfortunately 40% of people were eliminated, but the prize pool is bigger than ever. Speaking of sports, Noche UFC is coming up and they have reportedly spent $20 million on the visuals. Will it bring live sports to a new level? In other news the Boring Company has broken through on their biggest Vegas tunnel yet and their pace is picking up. But when will it ever open? We also discuss a huge video poker error, the Cosmo crystal cleaners, Bazaar Mar & how to save, behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls and a look inside of Westgate's super unique and scary Halloween suite. Episode Guide: 0:00 Cosmo crystal cleaners 0:31 Video Poker error - Does the casino pay? 2:35 3D billboard coming to the Venetian? 3:30 The “other” Las Vegas Oyo 4:51 Rio’s Mexican Independence Day giveaway 5:31 Noche UFC Costs - Gamechanger for live sports? 7:57 Palms names new General Manager with familiar ties 9:46 NFL season begins & record numbers for Circa Survivor 11:21 A look at Bazaar Mar & how to score discounts on the new Jose Andres restaurant 13:26 Behind the scenes of the official Las Vegas showgirls 15:42 Boring Company makes another Vegas Loop breakthrough 17:23 Westgate’s Halloween suite walkthrough 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	04 Nov 2022	Insane Vegas Formula 1 Room Rates & Ticket Prices, Wynn Stock Shakeup, Caesars Not Selling a Casino!	00:33:45
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Wynn Resorts announced a big stock shakeup with a competing casino owner taking the second largest stake in the company. Will Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta exert more influence over Wynn as he gets ready to expand his casino empire with a new Strip casino across from Cosmo? In other news we cover the insane Vegas Formula 1 room rates including why you may want to wait to book a room for that weekend. Ticket prices were equally insane, but at least the city is festive as F1 takes over this weekend for a fan fest. We also cover MGM and Caesars earnings, update you on the Mirage transition (including comps and tier matching) plus find out where to find the hottest pizza in 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	19 Jan 2024	Vegas Resort Fees Increase, Finding an Honest Gambler, Comp at Resorts World & Rio's Stunning Lights	00:20:57
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 MGM and Marriott finally revealed some of the details of their upcoming partnership. While we don't have a date, we learned about some of the benefits plus the bad news that Marriott elites won't be matched to MGM status. We also learned that MGM is raising resort fees across the board. The $50+ tax resort fee has arrived! In other news Rio continues to impress with its renovations including brand new multicolor LED lights on the outside of the building. What an improvement! We also discuss Ole Red's views of the Strip, Downtown Grand's new carpet, exposing the Mirage Volcano, how the media is covering the new pedestrian bridge law, GVR's new high limit room & one of the few honest gamblers in 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	16 Jul 2023	Chaos at Caesars Palace, MGM & Hyatt Break Up & Rio Renovation Moving Forward	00:35:44
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week was a crazy one with an unbelievable set of events at Caesars Palace which included a hostage situation and plenty of furniture thrown out the weekend. Add to that long check-in lines and I'm sure people weren't happy. We also discuss the end of MGM and Hyatt's long partnership, Cosmo's MGM Rewards delay, Rio's plans for the renovation, paid parking coming to Venetian and maximizing Vegas comps. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	05 Jan 2024	Controversial Las Vegas Strip Law, Crazy 1985 Ad, Looking at South Point & Unveiling Luxor Theming!	00:18:58
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 a new law was passed than will ban pedestrians from stopping on bridges in the resort corridor. Is this new Las Vegas Strip law going too far or is it needed for safety? Plus, what will the punishment be for stopping on Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges? In other news we saw crazy stories in Las Vegas this week with stolen airplanes, judges attacked and other serious incidents. We also discuss a crazy 1985 Golden Nugget ad, why South Point is a great property even if their buffet isn't good and how a winter storm has brought tons of beauty to the Las Vegas Valley. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	07 Mar 2025	Vegas F1 Spin, MGM's New Tier Match, Lucky Bunny Suite, A's Ticket Deposits & Fremont St Hotel Sale?	00:21:52
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the long awaited Vegas F1 economic impact report came out and it was quite positive. We discuss the report, why we think it may not be accurate and what it means exactly. Plus will Vegas extend this race past 2025 and when does the F1 Grand Prix Plaza open to the public? In other news the A's began taking deposits for season ticket interest. Does this mean their stadium is going to actually get built? We also discuss free drinks on sports bets, Vegas wind, Plaza's sexy new tables, Casino Monte is a go, MGM Rewards status match, the closing of a very exclusive lounge and how Bally's seems to be in a lot of trouble. 0:00 Vegas winds bring fun 0:31 A’s season ticket deposits now available 1:35 F1's 2024 economic impact is in 3:45 LVCVA wants to extend F1 past 2025 4:31 Grand Prix Plaza announces opening date 5:56 No free drinks with sports bets? 8:28 Plaza’s beautiful new blackjack tables 9:01 Penn & Teller’s Casino Monte officially debuts 9:38 Western Hotel on Fremont may be sold 11:55 MGM Rewards tier match offer returns 14:12 Craziest Vegas airplane video? 15:40 Westgate’s newest themed suite - Lucky bunny! 17:15 Penthouse Lounge at Mandalay Bay closing permanently 18:58 Bally’s earnings and stock - Big problems for Vegas casino? 20:15 Is the A’s stadium going to get built 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	26 Aug 2021	Why I Almost Walked Out of Aria, Robotic Vegas Dogs & $75 Buffet Worth It?	01:20:10
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 some of the new residencies coming to Las Vegas, my recent shocking stay at Aria including why I almost walked out, why Mirage is still a solid choice, whether Bacchanal is worth $75 per person and where you can find AI driven robotic dogs in Las Vegas. It's a fun one! 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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	10 May 2024	Circus Circus Disaster, Culinary Striking, Venetian's Big Surprise & Mohegan Ditches Virgin Vegas!	00:19:34
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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	23 Dec 2022	Vegas Casino Robbery Epidemic, Best of Las Vegas Winners, NYE & Hard Rock Transition Woes + Status Match!	00:38:55
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Hard Rock International officially took control of Mirage Las Vegas this week. With the transition comes a new player's club, but that also means a potentially lucrative status match opportunity. There were some woes with the transition though. We'll discuss them. In other news we update you on yet another suggestion to improve the Vegas Strip and explain why so many of you are upset with our ideas. Plus four Vegas casinos have been robbed in the past 6 weeks. Is this an epidemic? We also discuss Caesars' holiday gift to employees and the new buffet replacement that just opened at Aria. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	18 Sep 2024	Caesars New GM, Noche UFC Madness, Virgin's Headache, F1 Construction Begins & 10Best Casinos Named!	00:23:05
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Noche UFC took over the Vegas Sphere with incredible visuals and more as it was the first sports event held in the venue. While it wasn't without controversy, the event seemed like a success and the visuals were so good that you have to see them! In other news Caesars is moving in a new General Manager for three of their Vegas properties. We also discuss the beginning of F1 construction, the A's stadium meeting, Virgin's union struggles, USA Today's 10Best casinos, Rebel Football being nationally ranked, Aces killing it again and how you can save money on your next stay at Wynn Las Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 Forum Shops “creepy heads” 0:48 Bellagio removing trees, more construction for F1 beginning 2:28 Has F1 delivered on their shorter construction timeline? 3:09 New Amex Offer for Wynn Las Vegas 4:49 A’s meet with contractors and provide update on stadium project 6:03 Keeping it real - Is this project actually going to happen? 7:12 USA Today’s 10Best Casino Hotels in the world - Huge shocks 9:27 New GM for Horseshoe/Paris/Planet Hollywood 10:42 One General Manager for three Vegas megaproperties? 11:39 A look at Buffalo Bill’s reopened buffet 13:42 Virgin Hotels still has Culinary Union drama 15:45 Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA scoring record 16:34 UNLV Rebels Football is nationally ranked! 18:22 Noche UFC quirks & complaints 19:48 The Noche UFC visuals were impressive 20:50 Will there be another UFC event at the Sphere? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	30 Dec 2022	Resorts World Ends Free Parking, Fontainebleau's Big Windfall & Caesars Gambling on $5 Million Offer	00:20:42
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced a timeline for finishing construction and some big news on funding. After securing a $2.2 billion loan from Chase, the property announced a 4th quarter 2023 opening. What will it look like and what does it need to do to be successful? In other news we give a quick update on Primm, Nevada including the reopening of a long closed casino and the gutting of another. We also talk about yet another Vegas casino robbery, the saddest restaurant closures in 2022 and how Caesars is trying to sell a $5 million package for the upcoming Formula1 race. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	08 Nov 2024	Venetian Layoffs, A's Stadium Financing Plan, Caesars Palace Removal & Leaked Delano Transition Info	00:22:09
Don’t miss out on the Vegas experience! Download the Golden Nugget Casino app today! Sign-up using https://gnogc.co/m2m or through my promo code M2M Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week details of Delano's upcoming transition to W Las Vegas were leaked. Over the next few years the property will see a full refresh of just about every public space and all of the rooms, but how long will it take and when will it officially become the W. The answer is sooner than you think! In other news rumors this week described top level management layoffs at Venetian. How is that property doing under new ownership? We also discuss NYNY's renovated desk, grannies doing Vegas, the Howard Hughes House, a fire at Mark Walhberg's new restaurant, Gold Coast's new rooms, the A's dropping Oakland, stadium financing and what Caesars Palace did to their landscaping. Episode Guide: 0:00 Mark Wahlberg’s Flecha is “fire” 0:47 Athletics next chapter & stadium funding plan submitted 2:29 Howard Hughes House moving - An interesting quirk from Vegas history 5:33 Grannies do Vegas the right way! 6:19 Seminole Classic slays again 7:14 NYNY’s newly renovated registration desk 8:12 Gold Coast finishes room renovations 9:48 Orleans renovations coming 10:49 Caesars Palace landscaping changes - Big controversy? 12:39 When a prop gets goes wrong 13:53 Piff the Magic Dragon unveils Mr. Piffles 2.0 15:13 Big layoffs at Venetian - How is the transition going? 18:16 Delano to W transition details - Time & what is being renovated 20:03 Does Delano need a full renovation & what about NoMad? Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV). 21+. Physically present in MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit req. Max. $50 issued in Casino Credits for select games that are non-withdrawable and expire in 7 days (168 hours). Terms: goldennuggetcasino.com/welcome. Ends 12/1/24 at 11:59PM ET. Sponsored by GNOG. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	02 Aug 2024	Cosmopolitan Joins MGM, Another New Vegas Casino, Inside Shuttered Mirage & Bellagio F1 Rumor!	00:18:20
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 something happened that we have been waiting for a long time. Cosmopolitan was purchased by MGM Resorts in 2022 but they have maintained their Identity rewards program. Unfortunately for some and to the benefit of others, Cosmo has now joined MGM Rewards and Identity is gone. Was this a good or a bad thing? In other news people apparently can't tell Vegas landmarks apart from their other city counterparts. Other topics discussed include: what Mirage looks like now on the inside, Bellagio's rumored F1 cutbacks, another new casino announced, a crazy Venetian housekeeper robbery and how you get paid out on a $1.2 million wide area progressive jackpot. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dead & Company fans at the Sphere 0:43 Rumor - Bellagio scrapping grandstands for F1? 1:52 Venetian housekeeper allegedly steals over $100K 4:05 Boyd Gaming building a new Vegas casino 5:43 Behind a million dollar jackpot - How do the payouts work? 6:35 Lump sum vs. annual payout on huge jackpots 8:20 Las Vegas landmarks vs. originals - Can people tell the difference? 9:55 Scary! People think Grand Canal Shoppes are the real thing? 10:57 Tuscany regretting their recent free play promotion? 12:48 Inside shuttered Mirage casino floor 14:00 Cosmopolitan finally joins MGM Rewards 15:45 Some MGM/Cosmo players are getting better comp offers after the combination 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	03 Sep 2024	Wynn Takeover, NYNY Registration Controversy, Disney in Vegas, Sportsbook Renaissance & Paris Is 25!	00:20:02
Don’t miss out on the Vegas experience! Download the Golden Nugget Casino app today! Sign-up using https://gnogc.co/m2m or through my promo code M2M 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 we finally got a look inside of Suncoast's new sportsbook as part of their overall property renovation. The new sports book follows the current trends of big screens and comfortable seating. Are we in the middle of a casino sports book renaissance? In other news Paris Las Vegas turned 25 this week. Where has the time gone? We also discuss a USC takeover of Wynn, the hottest summer ever, F1 cocktails in shoes, more on NYNY's truncated registration and new bar, the monorail fire, why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas and what could possibly be coming for D Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience. Episode Guide: 0:00 Paris Las Vegas turns 25 0:48 USC marching band takes over Wynn casino 2:22 Suncoast’s new sportsbook is impressive 3:32 More on Suncoast’s ongoing renovations 5:12 The hottest summer ever! 6:32 Fire on the Las Vegas monorail 8:01 Rio’s new light show - drone shot 9:24 F1's Shoey bar - Cocktails served in shoes? 11:02 NYNY’s new check-in desk follow up & new bar coming 12:52 Gaughan buys small rural casino 13:48 Why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas! 15:28 Something big coming to D Las Vegas? 17:43 How Fremont has evolved over the years with limited space 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV). 21+. Physically present in MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new customer. Min. $7 deposit req. Max. $77 rewarded in credits for select games that are non-withdrawable and expire in 7 days (168 hours). See site for play-thru requirements and contribution rates. Max. bonus req. min. play-thru of $77 at 100% contribution rate $77 bonus / 100% * 1x play-thru; or a max. of $3,850 at 20% contribution rate $77 bonus / 20% * 10x play-thru. Terms: goldennuggetcasino.com/welcome. Ends 9/29/24 at 11:59PM ET. Sponsored by GNOG.
	13 Aug 2024	Resorts World Vegas Hacker Controversy, $750K Casino Scam, New Team Name & Finding Old School Value!	00:22:16
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 DefCon was in Las Vegas and along with the conference came a lot of criticism. Resorts World was one of the main hotels hosting the conference attendees and they made a lot of enemies by searching rooms and belongings. Were they out of line or is that the price we pay for safety? In other news Sam's Town was scammed out of $750K last year, but they finally found the person. This is a crazy story you have to hear! We also discuss Palms increasing buffet prices, an attack on Guy Fieri and Caesars prices, Dead & Company posters, water parks in the desert, no tax on tips and if Caesars is misleading with their NFL contest. Episode Guide: 0:00 Dead & Company’s Sphere - Amazing visuals and posters 0:50 Resorts World DefCon controversy - Did they cross a line? 2:02 Is it okay for hotels to enter your room without permission? 3:51 Caesars NFL pick-em contest - Misleading advertising? 5:41 Guy Fieri hate and insane Vegas Strip food prices 7:40 Why does water cost so much on the Vegas Strip 8:50 Palms AYCE buffet raises prices substantially 10:51 Maintaining “old school” Vegas - The South Point story 11:56 Michael Gaughan’s approach is unique in modern Vegas 13:28 Why providing value in a casino still works 14:02 No water park in the desert? 15:48 No taxes on tips? A big policy proposition for Vegas 17:23 Las Vegas Aviators - Name change to Gamblers? 18:35 Sam’s Town scammed out of $750K 20:05 How can casinos protect themselves from these scams 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	20 May 2022	MGM Now Owns Cosmo, Lovers & $18 Hot Dogs, Vegas Loop's Strange Plans & Vegas 6 Degrees Warmer Now!	00:29:53
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The big news of the week is that MGM Resorts has now completed their purchase of Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. We let you know how the transition will take place, what will stay for now and what you should expect as Cosmo fully becomes part of the MGM family. On the good news (for some) front, Marriott will stay in place for now despite MGM's Hyatt partnership & Blackstone gave every Cosmo employee $5K on their way out! In other news the Lovers & Friends festival happened in Vegas with crazy crowds, a scare & $18 hot dogs! Las Vegas also announced they are planting 60K new trees to combat the warming caused by urban sprawl, Vegas Loop detailed their plan to partly open in 2023 and how they will build their tunnels & we compare cruise ship casinos on the two most popular cruise lines Carnival & Royal Caribbean. YouTube.com/milestomemories for all of the visuals! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	09 Jan 2024	North Vegas Strip Troubles, Fontainebleau's Updates, Luxor's Bright New Carpet & Bye Bye Fountains + Bonus Laughlin Road Trip Show!	00:39:07
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 I headed to the Strip to check out the crowd levels and pedestrian experience at North Strip resorts including Sahara Las Vegas and Fontainebleau. We also look at some of the updates Fontainebleau has been making, plus why Sahara is a beautiful property with a new entrance and no customers. In other news as we hear rumors of Mandalay Bay and Delano going under the knife, Luxor is debuting brand new highly themed carpet that is both bright and beautiful. We also discuss how the Bellagio sidewalk is closed again, Downtown Grand's new room offer and why the Strip's Minnie Mouse isn't quite what you would expect. We also have a big bonus today with our Laughlin Road Trip episode at the end! Don't forget you can also watch on Youtube! 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	09 Jul 2024	Mirage's Giant Vegas Jackpots, Beatles Love Closes, Aria's New Screen & New Paris Balcony Rooms!	00:21:05
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 as the Mirage moves closer to closing, Beatles Love had its last performance in the iconic Las Vegas Strip resort. We also learned they are giving away $1.6 million in their final week to players, but is the Mirage experience the same as it has been and how does it look in its final week? In other news Paris has unveiled their new Versailles balcony rooms and you can now book one for yourself. We also discuss: used slot machines, Aria's big new screen, Fremont Street Experience under construction, an epic blackjack hand and Fontainebleau's controversial ice. Episode Guide: 0:00 Fremont Street Experience under construction 1:13 Las Vegas breaks all-time temperature record 3:05 Aria’s new marquee is now online 4:30 What was the best version of Vegas 5:27 Was the post recession Vegas better? 6:48 Paris Versailles Tower balcony rooms now bookable 7:59 Will these new rooms compete with Cosmo’s balconies? 9:18 Fontainebleau’s controversial ice 10:59 Epic Blackjack video - Multiple splits and doubles 13:30 Buying a used slot machine 16:03 Love’s final performance at Mirage 17:24 Mirage’s $1.6 million progressive giveaway 19:00 How Mirage’s progressive giveaway will work 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	27 Aug 2024	MGM's Newest Fee, Behind Caesars Bacchanal, Vegas with only $20, New Neon & $407K Beginner's Luck!	00:22:30
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 we got a first look at the possible new home of the Neon Museum in the Las Vegas Arts District. While the concept art was accidentally leaked, it appears to show the museum taking home on the roof of a Downtown parking garage. How will this look and what does it mean for the museum? In other news someone is reporting MGM is beginning to charge a phone booking fee. Is this fair and is this even a new practice? We also discuss Oyo's interesting implosion promo, Luxor's new carpet from above, how Vegas loop is going autonomous, an exciting pop-up restaurant, surviving in Vegas with no hotel and $20 plus how beginner's luck helped one man win $407K. Episode Guide: 0:00 Luxor’s new carpet from above 0:42 A first look at the Neon Museum’s new home 1:56 How it would look to have old Vegas neon on a garage rooftop 2:46 Is MGM charging a $15 per day phone reservation fee? 4:30 Oyo’s interesting implosion promo - How to score a prime view 6:17 Story of a Muse - New experiential popup at Palms 51st floor 8:07 Lake Mead “bandits” indicted for destroying boulders 9:19 4 cool water hikes near Las Vegas 10:37 Behind the scenes of $407K side bet winner - Beginner’s luck? 12:52 A pipe dream for the future of Vegas mass transit 13:38 Vegas Loop moving to autonomy….sort of 15:01 The future of autonomous vehicles in Vegas and beyond 16:14 Behind the scenes at Caesars’ iconic Bacchanal buffet 17:21 Lobster guy vs. buffet manager - The interview 18:34 Surviving in Vegas with no hotel and only $20 19:45 How social engineering and making “friends” is a good strategy 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	11 Mar 2025	Vegas Layoffs & Cuts, A's Stadium Coming Out, Best Vegas Movies, Casino Gifts & Sphere's Next Act?	00:23:59
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week more mixed info came out of Las Vegas as the wider economy is in question. While we continue to see mixed news, Excalibur reportedly cut out a number of front line guest facing positions including front desk staff, bellman and valet. Is this the start of a rough period for Vegas and does this make sense. In other news the future Las Vegas Athletics had a coming out party while revealing a new sponsorship deal and stadium renders. The new A's stadium look very nice, but what are the odds it gets built and are they missing anything with this new project? We also discuss: a downgraded happy hour, bad news about Vegas' best pizza, old Vegas filming locations and whether casino gift giveaways are evil. 0:00 “Up to date” Las Vegas filming locations map 0:42 Athletics Vegas “coming out” - New stadium renders released 2:00 Las Vegas sponsors the Athletics 4:10 The ultimate Las Vegas stadium “grifter” 6:14 5 movies to watch before your next Vegas trip 8:00 Other amazing Vegas movies to get you in the mood 9:00 William B Steakhouse 30% off happy hour + Palms happy hour downgraded 10:35 00 downgrades their “best in Vegas” pizza 12:30 Resorts World raises resort fee to $55 15:10 The casino gift giveaway debate 18:26 Harry Styles coming to the Sphere? 20:01 Huge cuts at Excalibur 22:05 Is Las Vegas really slowing down? - Anecdotal evidence & mixed info 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	06 Oct 2023	MGM's Vegas Hidden Gem, Paris' New Rooms Opening, Losing $1 Million Jackpot & NFL Slots Tricky Bonus	00:20:32
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories NoMad is one of the lesser known MGM properties in Las Vegas, but should be on your radar. We detail my recent stay there, show you the rooms and discuss why it is the hidden gem of MGM properties. How does it compare to Aria, Bellagio and Cosmo and is Park MGM a downside of NoMad as a property? In other news the new NFL slot machines are hitting Vegas casinos, but one of the bonuses isn't quite as good as you would expect. We also discuss a gambler losing out on a $1+ million jackpot at Circa, Westgate's new Halloween themed suite, Paris bringing their new Versailles Tower rooms online and how you can win a prize package from Harrah's for their 50th birthday celebration! 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	24 Jul 2024	MGM Sale, Mr. Beast's Vegas Drama, Casino Meltdowns, Uncashed Money & Fighting Over Roulette!	00:24:06
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 there is a lot going on in Las Vegas including a potential name change for the county. Does Las Vegas county sound good to you? We also discuss the awesome Raiders season ticket gift, the meltdown in Vegas from Crowdstrike, Mr. Beast coming to town, Golden Gate's summer deal, MGM's cyberattacker caught, 0000 roulette and how much casinos make off of uncashed vouchers. Episode Guide: 0:00 Raiders amazing season ticket holder gift 0:52 Las Vegas county coming soon? 2:14 Is changing the name of the county too expensive? 3:12 Harry Reid Airport’s new entrance signs 3:47 Crowdstrike’s meltdown effects Las Vegas 6:01 Golden Gate’s Viva Summer promo 7:42 Hartbeat Weekend returns to Resorts World 9:01 Mr. Beast comes to Vegas & brings big drama 11:38 Durango the most overpriced hotel in Las Vegas? 12:50 Why Aria & Four Seasons might be the most overpriced hotels in Vegas? 14:31 MGM cyberattack arrest - 17 year old UK resident in custody 16:08 MGM suddenly sells lesser known Vegas area asset 17:43 Whitney Houston slots finally coming to casino floors 19:20 Cashout vouchers - Casinos keeping more money than ever 21:57 0000 Roulette controversy and interesting look at the odds 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	14 Feb 2025	Netflix Invades Vegas, Flamingo's New Pool, MGM's Interesting Earnings, More Paid Parking & UFOs!	00:20:28
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM realeased their earnings which includes a reduction in profit mostly due to F1, but other interesting takeaways as well. MGM discussed their successful Marriott partnership, the timeline for their Osaka casino and what they see the future of F1 being in Las Vegas. Plus how you can score an MGM Grand renovated room right now. In other news Las Vegas ended its 214 day streak of no rain. With snow now in the mountains all is right with the world. We also discuss: Flamingo's new Go Pool, Netflix Bites opening at MGM Grand, increased poker rakes, Westgate's new paid parking, Aces cheerleader auditions, UFOs over the city and the Backstreet Boys at the Spere. 0:00 Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas 0:36 UFOs over Las Vegas? 1:19 Las Vegas ends 214 day rainless streak - (And snow!) 2:28 Westgate starts paid parking scheme 4:13 Top Music Venues in the U.S. including 3 in Las Vegas 5:15 MGM raises their poker rake 7:15 Coins in a casino! 8:39 New Flamingo pool unveiled - Beautiful, but different 10:32 Netflix Bites is open at MGM Grand 12:14 Las Vegas High Rollers auditions 13:30 Backstreet Boys at the Sphere 15:30 Diving into the MGM earnings call - Less profit 16:30 MGM Marriott update & Osaka groundbreaking 17:40 MGM Grand renovation update - Rooms available now! 18:36 Hornbuckle & MGM on the future of Vegas F1 after 2025 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	10 Dec 2024	Resorts World's Ambitious Plans, Mirage Atrium Gone, Huge Grand Openings & Nevada Gaming Hacked?	00:21:51
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned more about the huge shakeup at Resorts World which includes a new four person panel to turn the ailing resort around. Jim Murren is leading the new board, but the property has a new CEO as well and ambitious plans that call for bringing a lot more action to the North area of the Strip. Will it work? In other news Hard Rock has officially started taking down the glass atrium at the former Mirage as trash piles up outside. Why Hard Rock why? We also discuss a possible hack of Nevada Gaming, a crazy Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit, three big grand openings, UNLV's huge loss, leaving money in an unattended machine, the new Strip In N Out and the Excel World Championships! Episode Guide: 0:00 Excel World Championships in Vegas! 0:49 New In ’N Out Strip renders 2:07 Nevada Gaming Control Board hacked? 2:59 Money stolen when leaving a slot machine 4:57 Insane Wheel of Fortune slot lawsuit 6:50 China Mama opens at Palace Station 7:18 Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Bar officially opens 8:20 Pinky’s by Vanderpump is now open at Flamingo 10:00 How Flamingo’s restaurant scene has improved tremendously 11:16 Sam’s Town Mystic Falls holiday display 12:35 UNLV loses head coach 13:31 Huge changes at Resorts World - “Under new management” 14:37 How Resorts World wants to transform the North Strip experience 17:04 Why it’s so hard to break into the Las Vegas market 18:23 Hard Rock is removing their glass atrium 20:05 Mixed feelings about Hard Rock Las Vegas 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	13 Jan 2023	Universal Parks Coming to Vegas, Hard Rock Status Match Experience, Adele Seat Fillers & Sands NYC.	00:38:25
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Universal Parks and Resorts made a big splash when they announced an expansion into Las Vegas. Their new experience will be part of the popular Area15 entertainment district and will feature haunted attractions year round. This is part of an expansion to Area15 that will overtake the old Scandia site just north of the existing property. In other news I finally got to check out the MGM to Hard Rock status match. Find out how to get your free $100 if you are MGM Gold and how the volcano looks today. Plus we also talk about Caesars Palace getting robbed, Binion's flooding, how to see the Nevada state parks for free and Sands is looking to build a new casino on Long Island. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	02 Sep 2023	Fontainebleau Opening Date Rumor, Bellagio Sold Again, F1 Prices Tumbling & Durango Is Stunning!	00:37:12
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week as Bellagio prepared for its 25th anniversary it was sold once again or at least its land is split in more directions. We also got more looks at the rooms inside of Fontainebleau as a rumor for an opening date came to us from a little birdie. We also discuss F1's soft demand, U2's Sphere fan zone, the July Vegas visitor numbers and why Rio's new rooms just look cheap, but we are still holding out 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	28 Jan 2022	Bye Bally's & Hello Horseshoe, Adele's Big Cancellation, Resort World's New Strip Show & Wynn Dumps	00:24:39
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Adele shocked the world this week with the sudden last minute cancellation of her Vegas residency at Ceasars Palace. What does it mean and will she be able to re-schedule? Plus we get an update on how Celine Dion is doing after a similar cancellation of her residency. In other news Caesars Entertainment has announced the re-branding of Bally's Las Vegas to Horseshoe plus Resorts World is going to use all of their screens for a brand new show on the Strip. We also discuss how the Brightline train is one step closer to construction, Yelp's top 100 restaurants includes 2 Vegas eateries and Wynn is dumping their online arm for a fraction of its previous value. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	20 Feb 2024	Record Vegas Resort Fees, Inside the "New" Rio, Huge F1 Disputes & IRS Jackpot Handpay Changes?!	00:18:10
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 Rio has new owners and is slowly marching towards becoming a new property. With a shiny paint job and new LEDs, the outisde is already looking way better than before, but how does it look on the inside? And how is the brand new food hall that replaces Rio's famous Carnival World Buffet? In other news the long time $1,200 jackpot limit may be finally getting an increase thanks to the IRS. We also discuss Area 15's next attraction, an update to the Caesars/Founderscard situation, another race on the Strip, big F1 disuputes, some great Chinatown food and why you should visit the Tropicana before it closes. Episode Guide: 0:00 Insane new Vegas slot gambling strategy 0:45 IRS may be changing the $1,200 slot handpay limit 2:48 Why you should visit Trop - The pool area 4:54 Another race on the Strip? - Nitrocross at Planet Hollywood 5:52 Inside the “new” Rio Las Vegas 7:33 Rio’s new lights & inside the food hall 9:15 How to get some of the best Vegas Strip views at Rio 10:45 Area15 announces the John Wick Experience 12:36 Venetian Las Vegas raises resort fee to record level 13:05 Caesars Diamond Status match updates 13:51 F1 lawsuits, county confusion & a new leak 15:20 County Commissioners pushing back on F1 & payments? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	15 Sep 2021	Planning 5 Star Vegas For Cheap & Why Online Gaming May Be Better	00:48:06
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? 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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	20 Sep 2024	Mr. Beast Vegas Lawsuit, Sports Betting Crackdown, Downtown Casino Sale & Bellagio's New Display!	00:21:48
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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	27 Oct 2023	Downtown Vegas Selloff, NBA Inches Closer, Dream Hotel Returns & Caesars Big Gift to Employees!	00:22:17
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week as the Las Vegas Strip continues to get spruced up for Formula 1, we learned that a stalled project may be getting some new life. Dream Hotel Las Vegas claims construction will begin again in early 2024. Will this boutique Vegas Strip hotel/casino actually get built? In other news the Culinary Union has stepped up their protests in an effort to get a new contract just as the Credit Card Competition Act aims to change credit cards and travel rewards forever. We also discuss Las Vegas recreated in Minecraft, the selloff in Downtown Las Vegas, which co-branded slot we want to see next and a private membership club coming to Wynn. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	01 Mar 2024	Vegas Loop Toxic Sludge, Mirage Volcano Returns, Huge Slot Merger & Dead Vegas Hacks!	00:19:06
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 Las Vegas is more popular and expensive than ever leaving long time fans sometimes disenchanted at the current state. In this episode we look into some of the Vegas hacks that have been killed by social media. Those were the days. In other news the Mirage volcano is permanently reopening with showtimes nightly. We also discuss Adventuredome's big new ride, toxic sludge at the Vegas Loop, a merger among huge gaming manufacturers, Vegas hotel room opera and how to get rid of pesky sour rooters. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas hotel room opera 0:56 Toxic sludge at the Vegas Loop? 2:55 Mass transit alternatives to Vegas Loop 3:32 Sour Rooters - Who are they and how to get rid of them 5:17 Las Vegas Strip revenue split - Gaming not as important? 7:10 How casino profit calculations have changed over time 8:21 Adventuredome opens $6 million Spongebob ride 10:13 Spy Ninjas “theme park” coming to Vegas 11:09 Mirage’s volcano official reopening 12:25 Slot machine manufacturers IGT & Everi merging 14:38 Vegas hacks killed by social media 15:41 Social media killing status matching 17:30 Popularity killing MyVegas? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	10 Jan 2025	Vegas F1 Failure, Top Sphere Visuals, Casino World Record, Elvis' 90th & Durango Is Expanding!	00:23:34
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we finally got the gaming numbers for November, 2024 and they aren't great as expected. While the declines are less than we saw with room rates, numbers are down from 2023. We take a look at the numbers going back to 2021 to see what the impact of F1 is and whether the race should be back past year 3. In other news Durango has announced the beginning of construction on their anticipated phase 2. It has been cutback significantly, so what exactly are they building and when will it be open? We also discuss the top Sphere visuals of the year, Lenny Kravitz' possible residency, Virgin's strike woes, the old Circus Circus tram and bungee, problems at Wolfgang Puck, another casino floor robbery and how a Dutch couple is looking to set a world record for visiting the most casinos in 24 hours. 0:00 Vegas celebrating Elvis’ 90th birthday 0:51 Fontainebleau’s strange social media post 1:56 World record attempt - Visiting the most casinos in 24 hours 3:23 Another casino floor “robbery” video 4:33 The Virgin Culinary Union strike is getting ugly 6:49 Dropicana construction is over budget & won’t be done on time 8:01 Circus Circus’ abandoned tram & the old “Strataflite” 9:43 Anyma at the Sphere - Most incredible visuals yet? 10:43 Possible Lenny Kravitz residency at the Sphere? 11:36 Top 10 fan favorite Sphere exterior displays 12:38 Wolfgang Puck at MGM Grand shutdown for health violations - Reopen now 13:33 Longest running Vegas attraction is closing on January 15 14:31 Sam Boyd Stadium sold - What is its future? 15:35 Main Street Station closes off second floor displays 16:48 Durango announces much smaller phase 2 expansion 18:43 November gaming numbers are in - F1 was not a success 20:30 Is all of the inconvenience worth these numbers? 21:43 Will F1 return to Las Vegas after year 3? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	11 Aug 2023	Wynn & Resorts World Battle, Durango's Opening Date, Vegas Street Vendor Battles & More!	00:34:37
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories It's been busy in Las Vegas, but that didn't stop two of the cities biggest casinos from having a sort of battle which had quite the fallout. We also discuss the craziness with street vendors on the Strip, Durango's opening date, which departments make the casinos the most money & how ESPN sportsbooks are coming. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	10 Feb 2023	Eliminating Vegas Resort & Ticket Fees, Best Super Bowl Parties & More Historic Neon Restored!	00:35:05
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week President Biden continued his push for the passage of the Junk Fee Prevention Act. Specifically when it comes to Las Vegas it aims to eliminate resort fees and severely limit ticketing fees. These types of fees have added up over the past few years. Will eliminating them make things cheaper or will it all be priced in? In other news Durango Casino released details of their new 25K square foot food hall and it looks absolutely stunning. The famous Oyster Bar is coming as well. We also discuss the world's worst bank robbers, how Vegas looks from a small engine aircraft, the best Super Bowl parties in Las Vegas and why Caesars Rewards is launching a travel portal. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	12 Jan 2024	Venetian Vegas Changes, CES on the Strip, Criss Angel Saves the Day & Strange Fontainebleau Incident	00:20:30
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 the Venetian announced a brand new loyalty program coming in March, 2024. The new Venetian Rewards will be more rewarding than the previous program, but how will you earn and what will the tier benefits be? In other news Criss Angel made headlines as he helped save the day from a rogue guest at his Mindfreak show. We also discuss another possible Culinary Union strike, a possible F1 class action lawsuit from Vegas businesses, the quirky and fun Las Vegas tv show and more drama at the Fontainebleau. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	23 May 2023	Strip in 10 Years, Circus Circus Nostalgia, Sphere Costs More, Secret Spots in Vegas & More!	00:40:12
Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the most popular travel cards. Right now they are offering an increased 80K welcome offer. Click the link to get more info. Ends May 25, 2023 - Chase Sapphire Preferred 80K Welcome Offer Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discussed a lot including the difference between the Strip in 1994 and today plus what the next 10 years will bring for Las Vegas Blvd. We also discuss what MGM did with their water removal projects, the best tacos on the North Strip, why Wynn's pool may be the best for families, how Circus Circus is the best kind of nostalgia, 19 secret spots in Vegas and why the A's ballpark is both smaller and probably going to happen. We packed a lot into this one. Programming note: We apologize for the late release on this episode. It was supposed to go live a few days ago, but for some reason didn't publish. Don't forget you can watch our two weekly shows that are made into this podcast on Youtube which is the best experience. Thanks for listening! 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	30 Oct 2021	Mike Tyson's Vegas Statue, No Housekeepers, Circus Circus Changes & We Might Get That Train to LA!	00:27:09
Travel Freely (Our recommended tool for maximizing travel rewards in Vegas & beyond) Free sign-up - https://milestomemories.com/go/travel-freely-youtube/ Episode Description 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	24 Dec 2021	Raiders Ticket Deal Fail, Palms Return, New Years Eve Fireworks & Match Your Casino Status for a Free Cruise!	00:32:23
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The Palms finally has been sold with San Manuel getting gaming regulatory approval and announcing they will reopen the iconic off-Strip property in the Spring. Which restaurants will stick around and which ones are gone to yesterday? In this show we also discuss how my Raiders ticket deal ended up being a bait and switch, how one developer is paying $1M for a vintage Vegas coffee shop concept, which restaurant closures hurt the worst, the ugly A's stadium renders and how to match your casino status for a free cruise right now. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the MtM Vegas crew! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	07 Oct 2022	Tropicana Sold, Vegas Implosions, Mirage Dolphin Deaths, Awakening at Wynn & Dragone Dies	00:29:24
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week was a busy one with Tropicana Las Vegas finally being sold to Bally's corporation. We go over the history of Las Vegas implosions, discuss the possibility of Trop meeting this fate plus discuss the latest progress on the demolition of Fiesta Henderson. Will it be imploded? In other news Wynn announced their new show Awakening, marijuana lounges have now been approved in Las Vegas, Resorts World is doing it up big for Halloween, Franco Dragone has passed away and the Las Vegas Lights are one of the most unique pro sports teams in America. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	29 Mar 2024	Downtown Las Vegas Renaissance, Fontainebleau's New Offer, Cactus Thievery & Eye Opening F1 Issues!	00:19:57
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 Clark County recently did a debrief of the Formula 1 race including many of the lessons learned and pain points from the race. The report included a number of eye opening insights including big dangers on pedestrian bridges and buildings going up without permits. What will they do differently in 2024? In other news Founderscard had some good news this week with the return of Caesars Diamond status for members. We also discuss some of the cool hikes when you get outside of Vegas, UNLV Men's Basketball and their huge record, the renaissance in Downtown Las Vegas & how you can score a new deal for staying at Fontainebleau. Episode Guide: 0:00 Cacti thievery in Las Vegas 1:09 Founderscard & Caesars makeup - Diamond benefit returns 3:23 The quirkiness of Main Street Station 5:36 Getting outside of Vegas - The most dangerous hike in America? 7:04 Southern Utah is full of amazing scenery & national parks 7:59 Finally some good Tropicana news! 8:53 Huge demand for “vintage” Vegas 9:44 UNLV’s 3 point streak record & end of season 11:16 Fontainebleau’s new stay offer including $125 credit 12:48 Big changes in Neonopolis - Dick becomes Harry 14:17 The Renaissance of Downtown Las Vegas 15:28 Esther’s Kitchen opens up at new bigger location 15:57 Clark County takeaways from F1 - Eye opening issues 17:57 Looking ahead - How they will make F1 work better 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	01 Jul 2021	Resorts World Las Vegas Deep Dive & Review	01:16:41
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. Episode Description In this first episode of the MtM Vegas podcast we DEEP dive into the brand new Resorts World Las Vegas. This $4.3 billion mega resort is the most expensive ever built on the Las Vegas Strip. We stayed and played there and bring you all of the info you need to know about Resorts World. Episode Guide 00:27 Intro to MtM Vegas 02:27 Resorts World Las Vegas first impressions 07:08 Resorts World cost and background 11:50 Resorts World staffing and restaurants 20:08 Resorts World Las Vegas hotel experience 28:20 Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World 37:00 Conrad Las Vegas review and info 42:07 How does Resorts World compare to Wynn and others? 48:10 Resorts World's casino and cashless gaming 54:51 Resorts World GrubHub Room Service 01:01:11 Biggest Wins & Losses of Resorts World 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" in your favorite podcast app.
	30 Oct 2021	Celine & Marriott Pull Out in Vegas, Harry Reid Airport, Formula 1 Coming & Area 15's Crazy Sky Bar!	00:28:28
Travel Freely (Our recommended tool for maximizing travel rewards in Vegas & beyond) Free sign-up - https://milestomemories.com/go/travel-freely-youtube/ 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. Enjoy our content? Support the show by applying for credit cards and other products. Links can be found at http://www.mtmvegas.com 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	26 Apr 2024	Vegas Gaming Numbers Down, Rio's Management Change, Paris Versailles Update & Inside Papi Steak	00:17:39
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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	17 Dec 2021	Hard Rock Is Gutting The Mirage, Super Bowl Officially Coming to Vegas & New Fremont Casino!	00:29:07
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The blockbuster news this week was the announcement that Hard Rock International is buying the operations of Mirage from MGM Resorts. In this podcast we'll cover all of the details of the sale including the many plans Hard Rock has for the property and what will happen to the volcano and animals. In other big news the NFL formally announced that Las Vegas will host the Super Bowl in 2024 in addition to hosting the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft in 2022. We also discuss a brand new casino announced for Fremont Street, how my Allegiant ticket package may be too good to be true and how MGM Resorts is using VR in their hiring now. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	11 Mar 2023	Incredible 1987 Vegas, Famous Vegas Jungle Palace, Cosmo's Changeover & More!	00:32:43
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss screens on the Strip! Specifically the giant 180 foot screen announced for Horseshoe plus Fontainebleau's giant marquee is testing as well. We also dive into why Cosmo may be switching to MGM Rewards very very soon, Siegfried & Roy's Jungle Palace is for sale, what is Station Casinos doing with Viva, the new Fertitta Strip casino may be on hold and we take a look at an incredible vlog from 1987. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	25 Aug 2022	MSG & Allegiant Fires, More Fontainebleau Info, Bye Bye Bally's, Caesars New Dome & Golden Steer!	00:23:54
Maximize your credit card cashback earnings and sign-up bonuses with Cash Freely a new free tool from the makers of Travel Freely. Find the best offers to travel to Vegas and anywhere else free of charge. Cash Freely (cash back cards) Travel Freely (travel rewards cards) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories As Cheech and Chong day descended on Las Vegas we learned more info about the new high-end shopping district that will be housed at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. We also saw both Allegiant Stadium and the MSG Sphere catch fire, but thankfully neither did a ton of damage. In other news MSG Sphere's parent company is reorganizing, Bally's letters are now gone from Las Vegas, the 50 foot showgirls are going up, Caesars Palace has unveiled their newly improved dome and a 50 year in the making art project is about to open in the Nevada desert. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	20 Dec 2024	MGM's "New" Hotel, Hyatt Returns to Strip, FTC's Resort Fee Rules, D Renovation & New Caesars Opens!	00:22:32
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a number of shifts have happened in Las Vegas. To start, Delano officially became the W Las Vegas even if it will take years for the renovations to complete. We also saw a new penthouse at Resorts World and Hyatt's bombshell return to the Strip. They are partnering with Venetian/Palazzo, but is this a good fit? In other news the FTC has enacted sweeping new rules for disclosure of concert junk fees and hotel resort fees. It's about time! We also discuss the new Caesars property, old school crazy slots, UNLV's epic season, another new Vegas sports team, Horseshoe's penthouse and giving sports parlays as Christmas gifts. Episode Guide: 0:00 MGM Grand turns 31 0:36 Delano officially becomes The W 1:36 Big and fast casino renovations at The D 3:28 Update on Harmon Corner expansion - Less trees! 5:16 Las Vegas Bighorns - Another pro sports team 6:28 UNLV Football’s record season ends with a bowl win 7:23 Parlays as a Christmas/wedding gift? 9:57 Inside Resorts World’s new Villa 66 11:36 Scoring an upgrade on Horseshoe’s Penthouse Suite 13:46 Shake Your Booty slot machine 15:05 Caesars Virginia now open 16:19 Hyatt returns to the Las Vegas Strip 18:02 How will the Hyatt/Venetian partnership work? 19:08 FTC’s HUGE new “junk fees” disclosure rule - Resort fees & concerts 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	02 Sep 2022	Las Vegas is Rude, MGM Comp Update, Orleans Casino Tour, Smashed Potatoes & Formula 1 Ticket Info!	00:23:37
Maximize your credit card cashback earnings and sign-up bonuses with Cash Freely a new free tool from the makers of Travel Freely. Find the best offers to travel to Vegas and anywhere else free of charge. Cash Freely (cash back cards) Travel Freely (travel rewards cards) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories July 2022 Las Vegas visitor numbers are in and they show some interesting trends that impress in some ways and disappoint in others. What will the Fall look like for Vegas and will the increased spending come to an end? In other news Las Vegas was voted as one of the rudest cities in America. Is it true? Plus the 50 foot showgirls are finished, Martha Stewart restaurant reviews are in at Paris Las Vegas, Cromwell has gaming cabanas and Mark Wahlberg is moving to town. We also take a tour of The Orleans casino and show you how to score a shot at getting Formula 1 tickets. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	07 Jan 2022	Katy Perry Struggling, CES Cuts Down, NYE Postmortem & New Vegas Airport!	00:24:01
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories New Year's Eve was a success in Las Vegas this year with the largest show ever. We'll debrief the event including power outages and other issues plus some of the cooler and more unique spots to watch the fireworks in town. Strat anyone? In other news we talk about Harry Reid's contributions to Southern Nevada, discuss how CES has been cut down by a day and learn when MGM's new seemingly worse program is debuting. A woman also married the color pink, Sahara is launching their own custom bourbon and Resorts World's theater is struggling. Happy New Year from the MtM Vegas crew! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	02 Jan 2024	Fontainebleau's Huge Shakeup, MGM Grand's New Rooms, Astronomical Room Rates & Mandatory Tipping?!	00:22:37
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 Fontainebleau Las Vegas has only been open for a few weeks, however there has already been a huge shakeup at the top. The top casino executive at the new property has already been fired. What happened and will we ever know the truth? Plus why is the parking at Fontainebleau so bad? In other news MGM Grand is renovating its rooms and they look nice, but will this help bring the company's namesake property back into the fold a bit? We also discuss the legend of Shecky Greene, a new mandatory housekeeping tip at Sahara and the record room rates people paid to in November, 2023. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	21 Jun 2024	24 Crazy Hours in Vegas, Celine's Big Return, Eating at Slots & Backtracking on a Big Casino Promo!	00:20:05
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	14 Mar 2025	Cromwell Vegas Goes Away, Luxor's Big Closure, Nachogate 2.0, Crazy Strip Challenge & Palazzo Sued!	00:21:33
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Caesars made a surprise announcement that has many excited. After many years being named The Cromwell, their property at the corner of the Strip and Flamingo will transition into the Vanderpump Hotel. Caesars is expanding their partnership with Lisa Vanderpump, but what can we expect in 2026 when this hotel reemerges from its renovations. In other news helicopter taxis are coming closer to reality in Las Vegas, but is it a good idea? We also discuss: 000 electronic roulette, Strip prices in 1952, the death of Vegas buffets including another big one, Shawn's favorite Fremont Street character, a crazy Palazzo lawsuit and what it is like to walk on the Vegas Strip for 24 hours straight. 0:00 “For Sale” Las Vegas 1952 0:48 Walking on the Strip for 24 hours straight 2:40 Casino Wizard 000 discovery 4:23 Vegas “Nachogate” 2.0 6:13 Palazzo negligence lawsuit 8:16 Follow up on best Vegas movies comments 10:02 Cosmo’s Rose. Rabbit. Lie. returns sort of 11:12 Vegas helicopter taxis closer to reality 13:18 Luxor’s buffet is closing 14:30 How many buffets are left on the Vegas Strip? 15:34 Shawn’s favorite Fremont Street character 16:31 Vanderpump Hotel is coming to the Strip 18:30 Is Vanderpump Hotel the best move from Caesars Entertainment in recent years? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	24 Jan 2025	Circus Circus For Sale, Virgin's Strike Ends, MGM's Massive Room Renovations & Vegas Loop Expands!	00:19:26
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Circus Circus owner and longtime Vegas casino owner Phil Ruffin announced that he is looking to sell the aging property. He also wants to buy another Vegas casino, but will he be able to get someone to pay him $5 billion for Circus Circus? And what does it mean for the north end of the Strip? In other news the nasty Virgin Hotels culinary union strike has now officially ended. We also discuss MGM Grand's massive room renovations, Gordon Ramsay coming to Vegas, an insane Sphere drone show, more news on BLVD, Sahara's cool entrance conversion, a free observation deck coming to the Strip and the expansion of Vegas Loop. 0:00 Gordon Ramsay actually shows his face in Vegas 0:45 Virgin strike is over 2:40 World of Concrete’s insane Sphere drone show 3:47 College Football National Championship coming in 2027 5:21 Vegas Loop opens its newest station 7:03 Sahara’s cool entrance conversion 8:16 Very sad Mirage drone shot 9:36 BLVD new tenants & free Strip observation space 11:05 MGM Grand announces massive room renovations 12:30 MGM is adding 111 suites to their main tower 13:53 Circus Circus is for sale for an insane price 15:03 How Phil Ruffin has parlayed Vegas land plays into big wealth 16:44 Is the North Strip revolution really a thing? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	20 Apr 2024	All-Inclusive Vegas Package, Weekly Fireworks, New Team Name, Area15 Concerns & More/Better Screens!	00:19:42
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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	31 Mar 2023	UConn Robbed, Circus Circus Bright Paint, Silver Mining & Evolution of Strip Side Shows!	00:37:16
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss the top grossing Vegas residencies of all time as Kelly Clarkson announces her new one at Planet Hollywood. We also dive into the history of Strip Side shows including Excalibur's Merlin plus what to expect at the Hard Rock's Guitar Hotel. We also talk about a big casino heist, dramatic High Roller evacuation drill and whether casino silver mining is legal and/or right. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	30 Aug 2024	Big Vegas Declines, Trop Implosion Date, El Cortez Expansion, Volcano Gone & Primm Rides Returning?	00:19:17
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 the July gaming and visitor numbers for Nevada and Las Vegas specifically were released. For the first time in a long time the news wasn't good with the Strip seeing a year over year 15% decline in gaming revenue, but is the sky falling? Find out why numbers are still good despite the drop. In other news we finally learned about the exact date and time when the Tropicana will be imploded. We'll talk strategy and how much the rooms in the area are going to cost. Other topics discussed include: Primm's buffet and possible rides returning, NYNY's new tiny registration desk, a look at the El Cortez renovation, an update on MGM fees and what Vegas Vic looks like close up. Episode Guide: 0:00 Closeup of Vegas Vic 0:33 Closer look at Wynn’s New York City property 2:55 Excalibur housekeeper using guest’s makeup? 4:40 Mirage demolition update + dolphins, lions, mermaids and more 6:20 Closer look at El Cortez $20 million renovation 8:25 Follow up on MGM fees 10:02 Primm Valley buffet and possibility of rides returning? 11:50 New York New York’s tiny new registration desk 13:01 July visitor stats - 15% decline for Strip gaming revenue 15:01 Some of the bright spots in the latest Vegas visitor numbers 16:01 Trop implosion date announced & room rates for the big night 17:17 Implosion viewing strategy - What’s the best way to see it? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	11 Jun 2024	Fontainebleau's Expansion, Wynn/Resorts World Lawsuit, Banned from Sphere & Vegas Stairmaster!	00:21:45
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	28 Feb 2025	Dystopian Las Vegas, MGM Settles, New Casino, Caesars Earnings Takeaways & Virgin's New Club!	00:22:08
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Caesars Entertainment released their earnings. While there wasn't a ton of interesting info in the earnings themselves, we dove into the call to see what guidance we can get for the future of Caesars and their Vegas properties. They continue to be positive about Vegas, but what has worked and what hasn't since Eldorado took over? In other news MGM has settled their class action and you might be owed some money. We also discuss: Cadence Crossing the new casino coming, a way to get Caesars Diamond back, dystopian Las Vegas, our unique banking needs, an unhappy poker player and Virgin's new player's club coming in March.0:00 The “happy” gambler knocking over poker tables 0:50 Cadence Crossing (new Vegas casino) is coming 1:45 Is Dream Hotel starting construction again? 2:24 Penn & Teller’s Casino Monte is here 4:18 Las Vegas is the Happiest Place on Earth 5:40 MGM Class Action Settlement - Grab your money 7:15 How to get Caesars Diamond back 8:50 Big police updates - Drones & Cybertrucks 10:28 Red light cameras for Las Vegas? 11:32 1,692 spin bonus? 12:29 The unique bank demands of Las Vegas entertainers 13:20 The self exclusion problem - What happens to the money? 16:51 Virgin’s brand new player’s club - Cherry Rewards! 18:15 Takeaways from Caesars earnings call 19:08 Caesars’ focus on high limit slot rooms 20:08 How Flamingo’s Strip frontage is now “activated” 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	31 Jan 2025	MGM Settles, Circus Circus Disney Rumor, Strip Gaming Woes, Vegas Tik Tok & Founderscard Adds Wynn!	00:20:41
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week one of the more absurd rumors spread like wildfire through the Vegas social media scene. After Phil Ruffin's admission that Circus Circus is for sale, rumors began swirling that Disney would buy it. We discuss why this rumor is ridiculous and makes no sense plus why Disney really isn't interested in coming to Las Vegas. In other news MGM has settled lawsuits relating to a big data breach and their cyberattack. How much will you get? We also discuss Salt Bae's sudden exit from Vegas, Wynn getting added to Founderscard, the Mr. Beast Experience, Nevada's Tik Tok obsession, the December gaming numbers and why Vegas hotels still can't figure out the check-in experience. 0:00 More insane Vegas check-in lines 1:03 Founderscard adds Wynn status & discount benefit 2:20 Is Caesars going away as a Founderscard benefit? 3:12 Carpet update from Tuscany 4:33 Ludacris poolside at M Resort 5:18 Mr. Beast Experience weekend coming to Resorts World 7:31 Museum of Ice Cream is coming to Las Vegas 9:10 Salt Bae’s Park MGM restaurant closes suddenly 10:26 World Bagel Eating Championship returns to Vegas 11:14 Following up on Caesars casino drink benefits 12:52 Nevada is the most Tik Tok obsessed state 14:27 MGM settles lawsuits surrounding cyberattack 16:10 December gaming numbers - Strip down again!? 17:47 The stupidest Vegas rumor - Disney buying Circus Circus? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	28 May 2023	MGM's Vegas Land Purchase, A's Make A Deal, Celine Returning & A New Carousel Bar Comes to Town!	00:19:58
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Progress continues in Las Vegas as Downtown gets some toys in the form of a carousel bar, non smoking casino and more at Plaza. How does the experience look and is this enough to draw people away from Fremont Street. In other news MGM just recently purchased a property for $54 million right next to Bellagio and Cosmo. What will they do with it? We also discuss the return of Celine Dion, the closure of Planet Hollywood after 29 years, a POV of the Vegas F1 race, Strat walking back their paid parking sort of and the full details of the deal the A's made with Nevada's governor for stadium financing. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	27 Dec 2024	Flamingo's Shocking Construction, Vegas Christmas Snow, Huge Gaming Conflicts & Fontainebleau's Spa!	00:23:57
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Shawn hit the Strip to provide some updates on what is going on. We'll discuss the latest at Flamingo including the incredible new Pinky's by Vanderpump, the crazy pool construction and why everything new there is great. We also cover the latest at Hard Rock and Shawn discusses his Fontainebleau spa day and dinner at Washing Potato. In other news Encore turned 16 this week and so did Steve Wynn's iconic second rooftop commercial. We also discuss a new Metro Pizza concept, a white Vegas Christmas, what to do on New Year's Eve, Four Queens Silver Strike tournament and the death of the $10 Vegas buffet. Episode Guide: 0:00 Encore’s iconic opening commercial & birthday 0:55 A white Christmas in Las Vegas? 1:57 Updates on Flamingo Pool reconstruction & Havana 1957 3:55 A closer look at the new Pinky’s by Vanderpump 6:53 Metro Pizza’s new slice concept 8:37 Update on Mirage/Hard Rock construction & blue glass test 10:17 Jim Murren’s huge gaming conflict of interest 12:23 Silver Strike tournament at 4 Queens 14:22 The death of the $10 Vegas buffet 16:54 4 interesting ways to do New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas 18:20 Fontainebleau spa experience & review 19:36 Fontainebleau’s “show sauna” 20:55 Washing Potato at Fontainebleau - Good food, but so hot! 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	18 Oct 2024	Bally's Las Vegas Renders, Tom Brady Owns Raiders, Luxor at 31, Venetian's New Rooms & LIV's Closure	00:24:20
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	25 Jun 2024	Caesars Vegas Insane Fees, Red Rock Housing Controversy, More Rio Changes & Excalibur/Luxor Removal!	00:22:10
Check out our new sister channel/show called 20 Minute Travel! - https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel 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 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	25 Feb 2023	New Lottery, Raiders HQ Tour, Nevada Is So Stressful & What Is Happening at Rio?	00:36:50
Learn to travel for "free" utilizing the best credit card welcome offers. Travel to Vegas and anywhere else! Check out this free tool that we highly recommend. Travel Freely (free sign-up) Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this week's show we discuss a new proposal that could bring a lottery to Nevada. We also talk about what it's like at the new Wildfire Fremont casino plus take you on a tour of the Raiders practice facility and headquarters. In other #news the Brightline high speed project continues to move forward, Miracle Mile is bringing back their free show and what exactly is happening at Rio? Ballpark, renovation or both?!? 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	31 Dec 2024	Vegas Newness for 2025, Beautiful & Frustrating Rio, Raiders Game Day Express & Roulette A Ripoff?	00:22:03
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories On this final episode of 2024 we look forward to everything coming to Vegas in the new year. Vegas changes quickly and there is a ton coming in 2025. Attractions like Bob Marley's Hope Road, Universal's Horror Express, Netflix Bites and more are opening while we will get more clarity on the future NBA team, the Spaceport and more. And don't forget the food halls! We are getting more of those as well. In other news Casino Royale may be closing soon for a rebuild, but it holds a charm unlike other Strip casinos. We also discuss the crazy hold percentages for roulette, the Suncoast's sportsbook, the Raiders Game Day Express experience, Neon Museum's "expansion" and why the Rio has improved, but isn't quite all great after phase 1 of their renovations. 0:00 “Worst casinos in Las Vegas” 0:35 A closer look at Casino Royale - Is it closing soon? 2:35 Harmon Corner finishes their “giant screen” installation 3:22 Game Day Express experience - Good for Raiders/Golden Knights? 6:00 Roulette is more popular & has worse odds than ever 8:27 A look at Suncoast’s sportsbook - Better times ahead? 9:18 Neon Museum expands scope - new Cirque display 10:50 25 things to look forward to in 2025 11:43 NBA clarity coming in 2025? 12:50 Popups, spaceport, more food halls, Zero Bond & Bob Marley coming in 2025 15:25 Rio’s renovated casino is a giant improvement 16:25 Rio’s front desk staff is a huge disappointment 17:25 Is Rio worth staying and playing at after phase 1 renovations? 19:58 Where is Rio’s “approachable luxury”? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	10 Dec 2021	Insane Adele Ticket Prices, Fixing Traffic from California & More Times Square in Vegas!	00:24:32
Episode Description As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Traffic has been getting progressively worse as we have marched deeper into a recovery for Las Vegas. Finally the governors of California and Nevada have teamed up to tackle the traffic issues along I-15. Will this temporary $12M fix be enough. In other news we show you where to buy a lightbulb from the Las Vegas sign, how Manneken Pis returned more risque than ever and why Gordon Ramsay's face may loom tall at a Caesars food court near you on your next visit. Plus Adele's crazy ticket prices, Buble is coming to town and Chase has devalued a popular way to save on Vegas hotels. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	04 Oct 2024	Venetian Status Match, Flamingo Pool Construction, Hotel Closes, Oct 1 Memorial & Airport Expanding!	00:20:41
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	19 Nov 2024	Vegas on Strike, F1 Demand Is Soft, Caesars' New Speakeasy, Elvis Flash Mob & Strip 1988 vs. 2024!	00:21:25
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Las Vegas is rolling towards the second Formula 1 GP with some mixed news. As the streets are now fully converted for the race, some tourists are complaining about blocked views and a diminished experience. Will 2024's race be a success and how is demand going into race week? In other news the holidays have arrived in Vegas with Bellagio's holiday display and more. We also discuss the perfect Vegas meme, the Strip in 1988 vs. 2024, insane UNLV football suite prices, the Virgin Hotels strike, Caesars' new speakeasy and flashmobbing Elvis style! Episode Guide: 0:00 The perfect Vegas meme 0:37 Elvis flash mob at Westgate Las Vegas 1:30 Las Vegas GP soft ticket sales & lower hotel prices 3:20 F1 lessons learned & terrible pedestrian bridge blockage 5:43 Virgin Las Vegas culinary union strike 7:20 Is now a great time to gamble at Virgin? 9:07 Bellagio’s holiday display is here 10:47 Cleopatra’s Barge replacement opening date 12:42 Fallout Celebration at Pioneer Saloon outside Vegas 14:45 Insane UNLV football suite food prices! 17:13 Las Vegas in 1988 vs. 2024 video 19:05 Which is better Vegas in 1988 or Vegas today? 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	21 Nov 2023	F1 Vegas Success or Failure, A's Approved for Relocation, Another Casino Permanently Closes & More!	00:21:47
Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories The Las Vegas Grand Prix is now in the past and we have a lot of takeaways to discuss from the first race to ever use the Las Vegas Strip! From crashes to canceled practices, we saw a lot of drama, but was the race a success and what was the overall impact? Plus what were some of the more interesting things from race weekend? In other news the Athletics have gained approval from MLB to officially move to Las Vegas. With the approval done, when will Tropicana be destroyed and when will the A's take the field for the first time in their new stadium on the Strip? We also discuss 6 Vegas restaurants in the top 100 nationwide, UNLV football's epic season, another casino closing and how OPM is out at Cosmo. 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 the audio being combined into this podcast. 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	28 Jan 2025	MGM Resorts Shakeup, Virgin Hotels Rebirth, El Cortez Expansion Opening & Caesars' Tiny Tiny Drinks	00:22:17
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we learned about the timeline for the ouster of Mohegan Sun at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Find out when the property will be brought back together and when a new loyalty program will launch. Will this be the rebirth that Virgin needs to be successful following the end of their recent strike? In other news there are some reports of a shakeup at MGM Resorts among managers. What exactly is happening and what do we know? We also discuss the soon to open expansion at El Cortez Las Vegas including some cool new neon. Other topics include: Dig This Vegas, the MGM valet "hack", gambler gift shaming, the new Raiders head coach, President Trump's visit to Vegas and when Netflix Bites is opening at MGM Grand.0:00 Gordon Ramsay actually shows his face in Vegas 0:00 Casino free gift shaming 0:54 President Trump visits Circa - No tax on tips 2:33 Netflix Bites opening date announced 4:08 Westgate Las Vegas joins Choice Hotels 5:48 Vegas Loop viral video - Stoplights underground 6:52 How far we’ve gotten with Vegas Loop in 4 years 8:30 Raiders hire 5th coach in 5 years 9:43 Mohegan Sun out at Virgin Hotels on March 4 11:05 The rebirth of Virgin Hotels 12:25 Dig This Vegas - Use real bulldozers 13:35 Caesars’ tiny free comp drinks at Flamingo 15:10 Pet peeve - Casinos that charge for sparkling water & redbull 15:48 MGM Resorts “valet hack” 18:04 A big management shakeup happening at MGM Resorts? 19:26 El Cortez is very close to opening their big expansion 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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!
	14 Jan 2025	Wynn's Huge Win & Loss, Venetian Joins Hyatt, From Casino to Olympic Village & The Old Hotel "Ick"!	00:22:06
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Wynn was in the news for everything outside Vegas as they made a huge purchase in a new for them market. They also were dealt a big setback in their pursuit of a NYC casino when the Town Board voted against their proposal. Is Wynn's Hudson Yard project dead in the water and will they ever build Wynn West in Vegas? In other news Venetian and Hyatt have now started their parnetship but it isn't as good as we had hoped. We also discuss Rio's 34th birthday, the old hotel room "ick", a new Olympic Village project, Peter Luger's lunch deal, Downtown Grand raising prices, transparency in the gambler influencer space and Venetian's wicked social media dance. 0:00 Venetian’s “wicked” social media dance 0:42 Rio turns 34 - First all suite Vegas hotel 1:33 The old hotel bed cover “ick” 2:33 Wynn purchases high-end Crown London casino 3:44 Wynn’s NYC casino project hits a big roadblock 5:36 Huge shakeups at the Raiders 6:38 Hylo Park begins construction - Replacement for Texas Station & Fiesta Rancho 9:07 The myth of Circus Circus flying elephants 10:42 Bellagio’s Conservatory boneyard 12:12 Peter Luger’s prix fixe lunch menu 12:59 Taste of Hakassan menu - A deal? 14:02 Downtown Grand raises price of hot dog deal & cuts good video poker 15:55 Transparency from slot influencers - Tracking losses? 17:57 Troubling issues with the gambler influencer space 19:00 Venetian and Hyatt begin partnership - Good or bad? 20:44 Both Vegas Hyatt hotels are all-suite and renovated 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 podcast@milestomemories.com. 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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