Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Wynn Las Vegas has long been the leader of the luxury hotel space in Las Vegas and their employees are in high demand. This week we learned the property's President will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Why is he leaving and what will this mean for the future of Wynn & Encore. In other news Phish debuted their four unique shows at the Sphere with tons of incredible visuals and great reviews. But why aren't we seeing more acts sign on? We also discuss the groundbreaking for Brightline, the most instagrammed Vegas casinos, glass falling from the sky, a glitch at Paris, a new arena name, Mohegan Sun's player's club and comps + the opening of Pop Golf. Episode Guide: 0:00 Insane Paris Las Vegas check-in line0:53 Phish at the Sphere - A successful run2:10 Why isn’t Sphere attracting more acts?3:40 Brightline high speed train breaks ground6:54 Glass falling from the sky in Vegas8:10 Most Instagrammed Vegas casinos10:26 Virgin’s Upside Down Tea Party11:50 Updating on Mohegan Sun/Virgin comp offers & players club13:07 Primarily Prime Rib - Still a tremendous value14:41 Henderson’s New Arena gets a new name15:41 The Cliff at GVR - New outdoor mall17:02 Pop Stroke Golf opens at Town Square18:47 Wynn Las Vegas President leaving - No drama? About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 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!

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” list1:05 “Times Square” of Las Vegas getting better3:20 Boring Company breaks ground on biggest Vegas Loop tunnel yet5:25 Aviators turn into the Las Vegas Gamblers & sell tons of merch6:46 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 glitch12:30 New street vendor laws passed in Las Vegas14:40 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!

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 course1:14 Bellagio’s new trees are dying2:49 Charging for water on the Strip?4:47 Ellis Island is expanding again6:20 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 donuts10:52 Eastside Cannery to remain closed13:05 Chicken Ranch providing “no obligation” free tours14:01 Westgate has another themed suite - “I Do” has arrived15:28 No trains for you! - The future of Vegas mass transit16:45 Boring Company damages Vegas monorail beams17:21 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!

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 news broke about the Mirage's transition to Hard Rock which will be starting soon. As part of the construction we will be losing Beatles Love forever in July, but will the property stay open during the transition? We also got a look at the model for the Guitar Tower and not only is it huge, but it will definitely become a landmark of the Las Vegas skyline. In other Vegas news controversy swirled this week over the future of the monorail. Will it be decommissioned soon and if not how much longer does the struggling transit system have? We also discuss Rosa Mexicano's pink food, how slot tickets are expiring sooner, Tropicana's pending implosion, how the Neon Museum gained a newly restored gem, a temporary casino coming to Moulin Rouge and where Babyface is bringing his Las Vegas residency. Episode Guide: 0:00 Paris Las Vegas Photoshop skillz0:48 Las Vegas Monorail controversy - Is it going away?2:09 Vegas monorail’s interesting ties to Walt Disney World4:00 Tropicana is set for implosion, but asbestos is a challenge5:10 Neon Museum restores & lights Tropicana sign6:01 Slot ticket vouchers expiring faster than ever8:19 Rosa Mexicano at Mirage Mile - Pink themed Mexican food9:05 Saving on Vegas restaurants with InKind app10:15 Babyface announces Vegas “residency” at Palms11:21 Temporary casino opening at Moulin Rouge site13:05 Beatles Love closing at The Mirage as Hard Rock conversion begins14:40 Hard Rock Las Vegas model - Guitar Tower is huge!15:41 How the Guitar Tower will change the Las Vegas Strip experience16:41 What to expect with Hard Rock’s Guitar Tower light show 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!

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 Wynn Las Vegas opened up a status match that is fairly generous and can score you free credits along with some perks as well. You can also potentially take your new status to Fontainebleau for even more credits and even MGM or Hard Rock to stretch it even further. Status match fun in Vegas! In other news the public funding for the A's stadium could be at risk just as they ink a deal to play in Sacramento until their new stadium is finished. We also discuss a quirky new Vegas social club, a proposed Jewish themed hotel, why NoMad Las Vegas is going away, Duran Duran's Vegas concert, Miracle Mile's food hall & how the WNBA Aces & women's basketball are having quite a moment. Episode Guide: 0:00 Furries invade Las Vegas0:56 The “Sacramento” Athletics?2:25 Is the public funding for the A’s stadium at risk?3:16 Duran Duran announces last minute Vegas concert4:22 Kind David Jewish themed hotel proposed in an interesting spot6:16 Doberman Social club - Crazy membership questions8:09 NoMad Las Vegas is going away9:49 Lost Spirits Distillery closing at Area 1511:14 WNBA Aces & Women’s Basketball having a moment!12:47 Construction update on Miracle Mile’s new food hall14:09 Fontainebleau changes points earnings in their Rewards program16:16 Wynn’s new status match is really good16:56 Taking Wynn status & matching at other Vegas properties18:13 What you get at Fontainebleau with Gold status - Cheaper stays? 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!

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 Tropicana closed its doors for good, but the property was open for nearly 67 years and featured many phases of its existence. From a fancy place for the affluent to play to being one of the first corporate owned casinos, the history is vast. What is Trop's lasting legacy and what should we remember about this historic property plus what should we choose to forget. In other news a new hack for hotel locks has been exposed and thousands of hotels are not protected. Should you take matters into your own hands? We also discuss high tea Vegas style, a crazy gambling mistake, Antique Roadshow and Pawn Stars, what Peter Luger's massive dry aging room looks like plus which bathrooms in Las Vegas are worth going out of your way for. Episode Guide: 0:00 The curse of gambling on social media2:01 A retrospective on Tropicana - The mob, Fontainebleau ties & corporate ownership3:39 The Island of Las Vegas4:35 Crazy proposed Tropicana redevelopment projects - 8,000 hotel rooms!?7:21 Inside Peter Luger’s insane steak dry age room8:15 How expensive it is to live comfortably in Las Vegas now10:04 High tea Vegas style!11:26 Antique Roadshow is coming to Las Vegas12:50 Wild - How hackers can get into your hotel room15:11 How to protect your hotel room & valuables16:33 Top 10 restrooms in Las Vegas17:22 High limit restrooms - A good Vegas hack?18:17 Top 3 bathrooms in Vegas - Unique & worth a visit 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!

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 Tropicana is closing its doors today, but a few interesting stories came out about its final days. From slots being closed early to the entire property being blocked off, Bally's definitely just wanted the doors to shut. We also learned about the liquidation firesale where you could own a piece of Trop and how long term employees are getting compensated. In other news Harrah's is readying their brand new valet entrance and it is an upgrade. We also discuss what it is like to accept every Vegas upcharge, the Top Gun Experience, some big jackpots that were hit recently, whether cashless gaming is evil, how the Aviators beats the A's again and why it is still so season in Las Vegas. Episode Guide: 0:00 Excalibur’s “big daddy” invades hotel room1:05 Tropicana closes it doors but it started closing much earlier2:21 Timeline for Trop’s demolition and possible implosion3:54 Trop’s liquidation fire sale - Is it worth it?5:40 A couple of huge Vegas jackpots - 20,000X!6:45 Is cashless gaming a bad thing - Easy big money downloads8:22 Snow season in Las Vegas. In April?10:09 Harrah’s new valet entrance11:25 AAA Aviators outdraw the MLB Athletics12:28 Crazy Vegas Golden Knights outcome13:18 Update on Fontainebleau offer & Founderscard Caesars Diamond15:05 The Top Gun Experience - Is it worth $2K?16:33 Upgrading Las Vegas - What happens when you say yes to every upcharge18:08 How spending money gives you a different Vegas experience About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 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!

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 Vegas1:09 Founderscard & Caesars makeup - Diamond benefit returns3:23 The quirkiness of Main Street Station5:36 Getting outside of Vegas - The most dangerous hike in America?7:04 Southern Utah is full of amazing scenery & national parks7:59 Finally some good Tropicana news!8:53 Huge demand for “vintage” Vegas9:44 UNLV’s 3 point streak record & end of season11:16 Fontainebleau’s new stay offer including $125 credit12:48 Big changes in Neonopolis - Dick becomes Harry14:17 The Renaissance of Downtown Las Vegas15:28 Esther’s Kitchen opens up at new bigger location15:57 Clark County takeaways from F1 - Eye opening issues17:57 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!

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 Recently the Las Vegas Convention & Visitor's Authority released their visitor profile for 2023 that dives deep into who is coming to town. Through a series of surveys they gather all sorts of data including who is visiting, how much they are spending and what they are doing in town. The trends over time are interesting and we share the most profound ones. In other news Atomic Golf has finally opened its doors at the Strat and it looks great. We also discuss Gold Coast's new rooms, Circa Sports expanding again, the best bagels in Las Vegas, the return of Glitter Gulch, Oyo's pretty new paint and vintage 3D printed Vegas signs you definitely have to see. Episode Guide: 0:00 Amazing 3D printed vintage Vegas signs1:08 Oyo’s pool gets a cool fresh paint job2:22 Pahrump as a budget alternative to Vegas?3:51 Atomic Golf finally opens at Strat6:02 Food Roundup - Volcano combo pizza6:48 Abel’s Bagels - Best bagel in Vegas?7:18 Panino for amazing Italian Sandwiches7:47 Glitter Gulch returning to Downtown Las Vegas8:57 Gold Coast announces major hotel room renovations10:08 Circa Sports expands again - Silverton’s new book now open11:37 The sports book boom in Vegas12:41 Focus on sports betting and problem gambling in the wake of March Madness13:50 2023 Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study - Are people satisfied?15:22 Who is visiting Las Vegas - Interesting demographics17:00 How many Vegas visitors came for Sports & how much they spent17:45 Downtown Las Vegas - How visitors view it & how many go19:00 Vegas visitor gaming stats - More people gambling & bigger budgets20:46 Family travel in Vegas - Making a comeback? 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!

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 we learned more about how Tropicana will close as their owner Bally's faces both funding problems and a plan to take them private. With the property closing on April 2, the big question is whether or not it will be imploded. Bally's is fleecing the Tropicana and running her into the ground, but will they actually be able to build a replacement and if not Bally's then who would take over the project? In other news the Suncoast has announced a massive renovation that will touch almost every area of the property. We also discuss Lady Gaga's new show dates, who will perform next at the Sphere, Pirate Fest coming to town and how Mark Wahlberg is one step closer to his vision of Hollywood 2.0. Shawn also provides an update on his Rio lock situation and how the property handled it. Episode Guide: 0:00 Pirate Fest returns to Las Vegas0:53 Vegas Hollywood 2.0 becoming a reality?2:44 The Sphere’s next act is an old favorite4:14 Lady Gaga extends Jazz & Piano residency at Park MGM5:59 March Madness in Vegas - Crazy prices at Circa?7:35 Suncoast announces a massive renovation - Looks familiar?9:07 Update on Rio lock & security situation11:16 Rio’s great customer service & pool update11:51 Tropicana closing need to knows12:38 Does Bally’s have enough money to redevelop Tropicana site?14:10 Could another casino operator replace Bally’s on the A’s stadium project15:59 Will the Tropicana be imploded? 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!

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 Wynn and Fontainebleau continued their ongoing battle over employees with yet another lawsuit. This time Fontainebleau is countersuing Wynn over treatment of employees and alleged threats. This thing is getting messy including the release of unflattering text messages and very strong language. In other news Rio Las Vegas is moving forward with even more construction with the entire middle of the casino now behind construction walls. Unfortunately there is a huge issue with room security, but what do they need to do to fix it. We also discuss the Bruno Mars "debt" drama, how to score Raiders gear at 70% off, Mandalay Bay's secret Penthouse lounge and when Margaritaville is leaving the Las Vegas Strip. Episode Guide: 0:00 Concert at Red Rock - Nature ruined?0:48 Rio’s big security issue - Is this acceptable?3:09 Rio construction update - Middle of the casino completely behind walls4:42 Rio Wine Cellar & Tavern opening dates5:28 Our European adventures & schedule update6:52 Margaritaville inside Flamingo closing after 20+ years9:18 Bruno Mars in debt to MGM….or not?!11:24 Man allegedly steals over $100K in copper piping from Fontainebleau12:33 A look inside Mandalay Bay’s Penthouse Lounge13:55 How to score Raiders, Aces & UNLV gear at up to 70% off14:57 Update on Wynn vs. Fontainebleau lawsuit15:46 Crazy text exchange between Wynn CEO & Fontainebleau Owner16:57 What Fontainebleau alleges in their countersuit18:48 How does Wynn’s stance towards employees affect morale? 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!

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 large casino software maker has rolled out a new product that is designed to rightsize your comps. Is big data the enemy of today's gambler? In other #news we discuss the death of Primm's Mall now that the last tenant is going away. We also discuss a service that lets you be a Vegas seatfiller, where you can still find "Old Vegas", whether slots are getting boring, why the Tuscany hotel and casino might surprise you plus how they rescue riders who get stuck on High Roller. Episode Guide: 0:00 High Roller dramatic “rescue”0:47 New casino software to take your comps2:47 Houseseats seat filler service5:58 Primm Mall is completely dead - Last tenant leaving?7:57 Sad days on the casino floor? Are slots machines getting redudant?10:31 Where old Vegas is still alive today12:35 Why staying at Vegas’ oldest hotel means less sleep13:53 A look at the Tuscany casino - Surprisingly nice?! 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!

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 future Las Vegas Athletics released renderings of their brand new Vegas Strip ballpark. The look is quite distinct and different from many other stadiums, so why is it that so many people dislike the new design? Will this add another icon to the Vegas skyline? In other news Formula 1 has released ticket packages and information for the 2024 race. Some concessions include cheaper ticket prices and more packages. Will this help? We also discuss why the Tropicana is already dead, Spiegelworld's new Discoshow at Linq, how Circus Circus already had to backtrack with their new ride, a man was stung by a scorpion in his Vegas hotel and why Ferraro's is a restaurant you'll want to try on your next Vegas trip. Episode Guide: 0:00 Scorpion allegedly stings man at Venetian0:52 F1 2024 tickets going on sale - New cheaper options!2:44 Spiegelworld’s new Discoshow at Linq tickets on sale4:21 Ferraro’s wins hugely prestigious award - Cool family owned business5:45 The food and prices at Ferraro’s6:37 Circus Circus lowers Spongebob ride prices already7:51 Update on Rio/Hyatt partnership - Why it is so good for Hyatt elites9:56 Why the Tropicana is already pretty much done12:18 A’s announce a quirky, unique new stadium design13:47 Does the new A’s stadium fit within the Las Vegas skyline?15:23 What does Bally’s have to say about the new stadium - Casino info? 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!

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 opera0:56 Toxic sludge at the Vegas Loop?2:55 Mass transit alternatives to Vegas Loop3:32 Sour Rooters - Who are they and how to get rid of them5:17 Las Vegas Strip revenue split - Gaming not as important?7:10 How casino profit calculations have changed over time8:21 Adventuredome opens $6 million Spongebob ride10:13 Spy Ninjas “theme park” coming to Vegas11:09 Mirage’s volcano official reopening12:25 Slot machine manufacturers IGT & Everi merging14:38 Vegas hacks killed by social media15:41 Social media killing status matching17:30 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!

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 Both Bally's and Caesars gave their earnings this week along with a little more insight into their Vegas operations. Tropicana let us know about their future plans or lack of them plus the demolition timeline of the Tropicana. Will we get an implosion? We also learned from Caesars about a potential sale on the Strip plus how the Formula 1 race brought mixed results for their properties. In other news after 15 years, Terry Fator is out at MGM Resorts, but where will he land next? We also discuss bed bugs being found a multiple Strip hotels, the inside of The PinkyRing by Bruno Mars, an update on Atomic Golf, Venetian's new poker room and what happens when famous Vegas influencers gamble. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas celebrity influencer high limit fun1:21 Bed bugs “invade” the Las Vegas Strip?2:39 Bally’s earnings call - New stadium takeaways?3:40 Will the Tropicana be imploded?4:08 Venetian announces huge new Poker Room5:56 Stunning fog descends on Las Vegas7:17 Dave Portnoy’s latest Vegas pizza reviews9:38 Green Valley Ranch’s stunning new High Limit Slot room11:07 Terry Fator is out at MGM Resorts12:44 Inside The Pinkyring by Bruno Mars at Bellagio14:57 Update on Strat’s new Atomic Golf15:38 Caesars earnings takeaways - Mixed F1 results?16:50 Is Caesars selling a property on the Vegas Strip?17:43 Paris Versailles Tower update - Backwards? 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!

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 strategy0:45 IRS may be changing the $1,200 slot handpay limit2:48 Why you should visit Trop - The pool area4:54 Another race on the Strip? - Nitrocross at Planet Hollywood5:52 Inside the “new” Rio Las Vegas7:33 Rio’s new lights & inside the food hall9:15 How to get some of the best Vegas Strip views at Rio10:45 Area15 announces the John Wick Experience12:36 Venetian Las Vegas raises resort fee to record level13:05 Caesars Diamond Status match updates13:51 F1 lawsuits, county confusion & a new leak15:20 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!

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 MGM Resorts announced their latest earnings this past week and gave a look into what is coming to Las Vegas in the coming years as they prepare for a possible A's ballpark and more huge events for the city. They also updated us on Macau, Osaka and the Super Bowl plus the lessons learned from Formula 1. In other news a popular path to obtains Caesars Rewards Diamond status has ended. We also discuss outsized comps at Palms, how the airport slots are getting an upgrade, Dropicana 2.0 and the most disappointing things to do in Las Vegas according to visitors. Episode Guide: 0:00 Jose Canseco’s Vegas carwash has closed1:08 Dropicana returns with a vengeance - Huge closures2:42 Over the top comps at the Palms?!3:49 How to play the game & “trick” casinos in giving you comps5:04 Founderscard loses Caesars Diamond status benefit - What’s left? 6:16 Is the Wyndham Business credit card still giving Caesars Diamond?7:38 Las Vegas airport slots are getting a huge upgrade9:47 The most disappointing things in Las Vegas according to visitors 11:47 Which shows are the least popular with Vegas visitors?13:30 MGM’s earnings call - The good, the bad and the F115:17 MGM’s South Strip problem & a possible solution17:05 MGM’s take on Super Bowl, Osaka casino, Marriott partnership and Macau’s strong recovery18:30 MGM’s future renovation plans for Las Vegas20:15 Bill Hornbuckle casting doubt on the A’s Stadium project? 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!

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!

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 It's Super Bowl week in Las Vegas with even more special events and crazy ads popping up all over town. From the Cheetos Bridge to Opening Night we'll show you some of the more interesting happenings right now in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. In other news Wynn Resorts released their earnings for Q4 and they were pretty spectacular. We'll break down their earnings, discuss their projects in Vegas and beyond, update you on the Wynn West expansion and let you know how Fontainebleau has affected business. We also discuss richer Rio comps, MGM making good on their Cosmo promise, someone climbing the Sphere and how Mayor Goodman is throwing a wrench in the A's PR about moving 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!

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 Vegas Sphere released its latest quarterly earnings which showed both a big loss and a lot of hope. With advertising and movie revenues doing well along with big name performances, can this venue ever make money and pay off the huge $2 billion+ price tag? In other news Super Bowl events are here including two new light shows on popular Vegas casinos and a ride over at the Mirage volcano. We also discuss updates to two popular Vegas buffets, the new Caesars Diamond status match, Celine Dion's return, Scott Sibella's problems, how Taylor Swift will make it from Tokyo for the Super Bowl and why Caesars kicked hackers to the curb after 25 years. 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!