MTM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas! – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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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?

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This week a few rumors floated around social media including that the A's are shopping their stadium again. This time rumors said they met with the Rio ownership, but that has been denied. Will they end up building their stadium on the Trop site now that they have played their final game in Oakland?

In other news a rumor also circulated about Circus Circus being sold and demolished to make way for a new megaresort. We discuss why we don't think this will happen and why we still need our old Circus Circus! We also discuss the new Station Casinos tavern, a proposed casino rule that could be bad, the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace, UNLV football rankings, Tao transforming and how to score a Criss Angel VIP experience.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Lucky the Clown turns 48
• 0:49 Paying jackpots to trespassed gamblers - New rule?
• 2:53 Tao transforming into a roller skating rink
• 4:35 Criss Angel releases 2025 tickets & VIP experience
• 6:18 Update on Four Queens renovation and soundproof glass
• 7:22 MGM Sphere is coming….to Dubai
• 9:54 Bellagio's renovated VIP check-in
• 10:30 Following up on Cosmo comments - Did MGM ruin it?
• 13:15 A's end their run in Oakland - More Rio stadium rumors
• 14:10 Aces Playoffs and UNLV ranked in both polls
• 14:45 Station Casinos Seventy-Six first look & opening date
• 17:00 Inside the Artemis Villa at Caesars Palace
• 18:32 Caesars Palace's Hangover legacy
• 19:30 Circus Circus Rumor - Demolition coming?
• 21:07 Why Circus Circus probably isn't going away

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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!

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Last week the entire gaming industry descended upon Las Vegas for the annual G2E conference. This conference has all of the latest in the gaming industry including a number of interesting trends. We'll go over what to expect with new slots machines, why the casinos are giving out less free play, how influencers are changing the gaming industry and why Buffalo has lost its spot at the top of the slop hierarchy.

In other news Tesla announced a new robovan which could be used in the Vegas Loop tunnels. Will this be the solution that Vegas needs? We also discuss more newness at Slots-A-Fun, bed bugs at four Vegas hotels, Big Mac Sphere, taking coins from fountains and what it was like doing the Venetian status match.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Big Mac on the Vegas Sphere
• 0:40 The Northern Lights in Vegas…again
• 1:50 Venetian status match experience
• 3:05 Vegas Loop trespassing is a problem
• 4:30 Tesla announces robovan and robotaxi. Coming to Vegas Loop?
• 6:27 Collecting coins from Vegas fountains
• 7:43 Bed Bugs found at four Vegas hotels & Strat sued
• 10:00 Slots A Fun installing skeeball
• 11:27 Las Vegas Strip F1 light installation
• 12:12 G2E breakdown - Influencers everywhere
• 13:29 Slot machines are getting more and more complicated
• 14:33 Huff 'N Puff everywhere & Eagle ascends
• 15:37 Casinos losing $37B on free play each year?
• 16:46 G2E filming quirks & tight security
• 19:20 Dragon Train injunction - Machines being removed from casino floors
• 20:31 The most complicated slot at G2E
• 21:27 The Wall-E of slot machines

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. 

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This week the Trop finally fell with a huge drone show, fireworks and a lot of dust. We'll briefly cover the event from many different angles and show you what it all looks like today. An incredible show, but what is next for this prized piece of land?

In other news Wynn is involved in yet another bombshell lawsuit. This time the question as to who is responsible for problem gamblers and their losses is at the center. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. We also discuss In-N-Out's second Strip location, Bazaar Meat moving, Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland, Sunset Station's new marquee and why Virgin has a DJ Slot booth.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Virgin's new DJ Slot booth
• 0:42 Criss Angel auditions
• 2:06 In-N-Out's second Vegas Strip location
• 4:01 The loneliest slot machine in Vegas
• 5:32 Sunset Station's new digital marquee
• 6:57 Discussion on advantage players & MGM removing comps
• 9:45 Shawn's Trop memories on the news
• 11:22 Trop implosion angles, drone show & dust
• 13:25 What the Tropicana site looks like now
• 14:40 Fontainebleau's Winter Wonderland
• 16:29 Bazaar Meat is moving
• 18:02 Venetian's restaurant lineup is incredible
• 19:17 Another huge Wynn lawsuit
• 20:39 How responsible is the gaming industry for problem gamblers?

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This week MGM broke news that their beloved Delano hotel will be rebranded. Following their successful partnership with Marriott, Delano will become W Las Vegas. This is the second time W has been on the Strip, but will it be a good fit and when can we expect the changeover to occur?

In other news a rumor says that another Vegas area casino could be closing. How likely is it to be true? We also discuss: Venetian's new food hall, Oyo's paid parking, the abandoned Terrible's casino, renders of Ellis Island's expansion, Caesars cutting back more perks, Vegas Pizza Fest 2024 and how you can visit "Race World" in Vegas next month.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Early 2000s Las Vegas Strip surprise
• 0:51 Venetian announces new Via Via "food hall"
• 2:56 "Race World" coming to Resorts World Las Vegas
• 5:13 Your comments on single zero roulette & new quad zero version
• 6:14 Is Caesars cutting back drink perks for some Diamond Plus members?
• 10:11 Westgate Vegas Loop station now open
• 11:45 Rumor - Whiskey Pete's may be closing in Primm
• 14:10 Jean Update - Terrible's demolition & packed "largest Chevron in the world"
• 16:40 Vegas Pizza Fest 2024
• 18:13 Oyo's paid parking is here
• 19:38 Ellis Island expansion - New renders released
• 21:55 Goodbye Delano, Hello W Las Vegas
• 23:30 How MGM has fallen in love with Marriott
• 24:46 Do they need to update Delano's rooms to match W brand?  

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!

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A lot has been happening in Las Vegas where it relates to hotel partnerships. This week Venetian dropped the news that they will be splitting ways with their long term partner IHG as part of the massive changes at the property. Who will be Venetian's next partner or will they choose to go it alone.

In other news F1 is providing fancy maps to ease construction woes. They also announced Boyz II Men as the highlight act of the race. We also discuss the Binion's flea market, the expansion of I-11, casino social media done right, MGM Grand's new high limit room, another closure at Sahara and what you think of Delano switching over to the W.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Casino social media done right
• 0:42 Boyz II Men singing F1 National Anthem
• 1:42 F1 construction is ramping up - Where to avoid
• 2:50 I-11 expanding beginning this month
• 3:53 What happened to Binion's flea market?
• 5:00 Diving into the comments on W & Delano
• 7:24 Westgate's Day of the Dead suite
• 8:22 Sphere of Fear
• 9:39 Sahara's Poker Room is closing - What will replace it?
• 12:08 A look at MGM Grand's new High Limit Slots area
• 13:28 Venetian parts ways with IHG
• 15:35 Who could be Venetian's next hotel partner?
• 16:45 Why is so much changing at Venetian all of a sudden  

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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!

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This week the Sphere Entertainment Company held their earnings call. They shared big losses but continued progress on making the one of a kind venue profitable. What is the future for the second Sphere in Abu Dhabi, who is coming to the Sphere in Vegas and why are artists "knocking down their door" to play there?

In other news we received new renders of LVXP, the new arena/casino project on the North Strip. Do you like the architecture and will this actually get built? We also discuss the death of Ocean One, a new UFO hotel, more layoffs on the Strip, Whataburger's expansion, Mr. Piffles passing away, how you can buy Cashman Field and what to expect from Universal Horror Unleashed.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 New UFO Hotel coming soon
• 0:42 More layoffs on the Vegas Strip
• 1:56 Venetian confirms executive layoffs
• 3:08 Chase & Capital One lounges coming to Harry Reid Airport
• 4:37 More details on Universal Horror Unleashed
• 6:34 You can bid on Cashman Field
• 8:18 Sad times in Primm
• 9:02 More on LVXP - New renders, casino info & more
• 11:13 Top steakhouse in America coming to Venetian
• 12:38 Whataburger expanding in Las Vegas
• 13:30 Circus Circus buffet's sad winter hours
• 14:14 Ocean One is closed - Budget Strip option gone
• 15:22 Mr. Piffles passes away
• 16:44 Sphere continues to lose money
• 18:55 Abu Dhabi Sphere info & Dolan's sweet deal
• 19:57 Sphere future - "Acts are knocking down the doors"

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!

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This week one of the more popular Las Vegas casino status plays died as Wyndham announced a change in their partnership with Caesars. Starting in February Wyndham Earner business cardholders will no longer be able to match their status to Caesars Diamond. What opportunities still exist and how big of a deal is this for the average Vegas visitor?

In other news renders leaked of the proposed hotel and NBA arena on the site of the former Wet 'N Wild. What will LVXP look like, will it get built and is this the right spot for an NBA arena in Vegas? We also discuss: Aria's food hall buffet concept, Eagles Sphere visuals, Fontainebleau's million dollar F1 package, Resorts World cracking down on advantage play, tipping in 2024, Tuscany's wrongful death suit and how you can stay in Jackie Gaughan's historic Downtown Las Vegas apartment.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 The changeover happening at Bellagio
• 0:41 Fontainebleau's Million Dollar F1 package
• 2:40 Vegas2Go tipping guide - Right or wrong?
• 6:18 NYNY's registration bar
• 7:30 Aria's all you can eat tailgates
• 8:57 What is the best pizza in Las Vegas
• 9:37 Resorts World cracking down on advantage slot players?
• 11:30 Sunset Station's oyster bar & ongoing renovations
• 13:22 Eagles at the Sphere visuals & Shawn's new favorite display
• 14:25 Inside the Jackie Gaughan Suite at El Cortez
• 16:25 Tuscany wrongful death lawsuit
• 18:35 Caesars Diamond lost - No more matching from Wyndham credit card
• 21:10 LVXP renders - Potential new hotel & NBA arena

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. 

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