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This week we discuss the prevalence of Vegas social media influencers and the lack of disclosure on their content. Recently a discussion happened that revealed some of the most popular influencers are being paid as marketing promoters for Vegas brands, but aren't disclosing it. Is this just part of the game in 2025 or should they do better?

In other news Rio's top gaming executive is out. We also discuss: Cashman Field's auction, the Mar A Lago of Vegas, movement on the A's stadium, Voodoo Lounge, a new airport lounge coming to LAS, Caesars price gouging, a scary power outage, Durango's phase 2 construction, new home price records and the Bighorn Sheep in Boulder City.

• 0:00 Bighorn Sheep & sunny weather in Southern Nevada
• 0:49 Power outages at Cosmo & airport - Stuck in elevators!
• 2:23 Mar-A-Lago of Las Vegas is for sale
• 3:55 Cashman Field going up for auction again
• 5:26 Capital One Lounge opening at Harry Reid Airport
• 6:55 Vegas price gouging reaches new levels
• 8:59 Caesars Diamond Plus drinks & Starbucks no more?
• 9:56 A look at the reopened Voodoo Lounge at Rio
• 12:03 Rio’s head gaming officer Kevin Sweet is out
• 13:12 A’s file Land Use Permit for ballpark - When will construction start?
• 14:39 Southern Nevada’s median home price reaches a new record
• 15:45 Durango phase 2 construction update
• 16:27 Caesars Colosseum’s new residency - Kelly Clarkson
• 17:37 The Vegas influencer trap & lack of disclosure
• 20:20 Local media vs. influencers & disclosure of free stuff/paid ads
• 22:12 Why this type of content ruins people’s expectations

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This week we as rumors swirled about MGM's CEO stepping away, we got the December Vegas visitor numbers which aren't bad, but show a significant slowdown in growth compared to what we have seen. What does it mean, will MGM have a new CEO and is it time to hit the brakes on growth for the Vegas tourism industry?

In other news we discuss Peter Luger's great value power lunch plus the new Caesars Palace carpet & stinkiest bathroom. We also discuss the Otonomous Hotel, the bagel eating champion, Vegas Matt hitting 1M, a 1988 flyover of Vegas, retro roller skating and new late night food specials that remind us of yesteryear.

• 0:00 The largest casino chip collection in the world
• 0:58 Founderscard officially dumps Caesars as gaming partner
• 2:32 Downtown Summerlin’s new retro roller skating rink
• 4:08 Station Casinos brings back late night food specials!
• 5:32 Diving into the numbers - Vegas in 2024 vs. 2023
• 6:45 Is this the end of crazy growth for Las Vegas tourism?
• 7:45 Peter Luger’s Power Lunch is an amazing deal
• 11:01 Caesars Palace new carpet & stinkiest bathroom in Vegas?
• 12:21 Vegas Matt hits 1 million YouTube subscribers
• 14:07 1988 flyover of Las Vegas
• 15:24 Joey Chesnut wins the Bagel Eating World Championship
• 15:53 The Otonomous Hotel is opening in Vegas this Summer
• 17:21 More shakeup rumors at MGM Resorts - Hornbuckle out?
• 18:44 Has MGM screwed itself with the “asset light” model?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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 Binion’s Gen Z video bloopers
• 0:42 Kenny Chesney Vegas Sphere residency
• 1:50 Psychedelic Sphere looks
• 2:52 Las Vegas is dry!
• 3:39 Golden Gate turns 119 - Oldest hotel in Vegas
• 4:42 Golden Gate’s limited edition hoodie
• 5:26 Voodoo Lounge reopening at Rio
• 6:51 Cartzilla - Giant shopping cart Vegas tour
• 8:25 Luxor electrocution lawsuit
• 10:00 Senor Frogs has exited Treasure Island
• 11:24 A look at Barcode Burger
• 12:20 Genting Palace Buffet - Best buffet value in Vegas?
• 13:47 Taking food out of a buffet - Do you do it?
• 15:30 Bellagio’s Lunar New Year Display has arrived
• 16:56 Fontainebleau changes parking policy - Less grace period
• 18:31 Did Fontainebleau make a mistake with this new parking policy?

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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

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