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

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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!

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 Caesars Rewards took away a perk from some of their higher status members without any notice or explanation. First they closed the lounges and now many Diamond Plus members are losing their free drinks. Why did Caesars suddenly devalue their program in this way and is it a bad look for the gaming giant?
In other news it was a busy weekend in Las Vegas with cooler temps, high winds and the last minute cancelation of one of the city's biggest music festivals. We also discuss the return of Lotus of Siam, what it is like as a VIP at Fontainebleau, Rio's burgers, saving a historic prospector, how to score $25 concert tickets in Vegas and Criss Angel's "garage sale" where you can buy old tricks!
Episode Guide:
0:00 Official sneaker cleaner of F-1 0:43 Busy weekend in Vegas - Insane airport lines 2:14 Windy weather & Lovers & Friends Festival cancelation 4:17 Long term Luxor leak 5:46 Unsafe street vendor meat - Big crackdown 7:38 Historic prospectors find new home at Pioneer Saloon 9:48 Live Nation Concert Week - $25 tickets for big Vegas acts 11:24 Lotus of Siam returning at original location 12:23 Rio’s food court burger looks great 13:04 Kyu (Fontainebleau) $125 tasting menu 13:58 Fontainebleau comp/VIP Review - Incredibly impressive? 15:23 Shortcut to get into Fontainebleau’s exclusive Poodle Room 17:28 Criss Angel’s “Garage Sale” 18:58 Caesars devalues big elite player perk 20:13 Is Caesars “attacking” members? 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
Ever since MGM purchased Cosmopolitan almost two years ago, people have been wondering when Identity would go away. We finally have the news of when Cosmo's very popular loyalty program will be ending and when the property will be fully integrated into MGM Rewards. Just in time for a new connection to Bellagio that is to be announced soon.
In other news Venetian Las Vegas shared what their new rooms look like as they are embarking on their 25th anniversary celebration. We also discuss what Trop looks like today, amazing Vegas rooftop views, why MGM/Marriott is going well, how UNLV is looking to make $1 billion off of their land and how you can win a Cybertruck at Circa.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Amazing Vegas “rooftop” views 0:56 Formula 1 Vegas construction starting again! 2:02 Fontainebleau’s rooftop nightclub at Formula 1 3:30 MGM earnings takeaways - Marriott partnership success 5:21 New Bellagio/Cosmo connector bridge coming Strip side 6:38 Circa’s creative 2020 Grad Splash 7:39 Derek Stevens giving away a Circa Cybertruck 8:38 Tropicana demo update - Bye bye entry 9:38 Venetian’s $1.5 billion renovation & new rooms 11:10 Venetian’s 25th anniversary celebration & giveaway 12:40 Dave & Busters introducing real gambling at arcades 14:39 UNLV’s proposed $1+ billion land lease 16:01 Cosmo finally joining MGM Rewards 17:20 What this means for MGM Rewards members 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
Wet N Wild closed its doors 20 years ago to be replaced by a casino, but that project never came. All Net Arena tried to build on the site for a decade, but that recently fell through as well. Now a new developer is taking over planning an arena and the tallest building in Las Vegas. Will this ever get built?
In other news the March, 2024 visitor stats are in and there are some negatives, especially for Downtown Las Vegas. We also discuss $100 Circus Circus parking, credit card skimmers, Strat's birthday, a juicy Wynn rumor and how you can be a mermaid on your next trip to Las Vegas.Episode Guide:
0:00 Kenny G’s impromptu casino concert 0:54 Sick New World Music Festival & Circus Circus $100 parking 2:32 Cinco de Mayo on Fremont Street 4:13 The Silverton Mermaids and Mermaid School 6:29 Credit card skimmers in Vegas - Is it a problem? 8:18 Rumor - Blackstone to buy Elaine Wynn’s shares in Wynn Resorts? 9:29 Wynn and Strat celebrate their birthdays 11:25 LVCVA March stats - Big declines in room rates 12:40 Downtown Las Vegas may be struggling 14:07 Tallest Vegas casino and NBA Arena proposed - Deja vu? 16:21 Will this new casino/arena ever get built? 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 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!

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 line 0:53 Phish at the Sphere - A successful run 2:10 Why isn’t Sphere attracting more acts? 3:40 Brightline high speed train breaks ground 6:54 Glass falling from the sky in Vegas 8:10 Most Instagrammed Vegas casinos 10:26 Virgin’s Upside Down Tea Party 11:50 Updating on Mohegan Sun/Virgin comp offers & players club 13:07 Primarily Prime Rib - Still a tremendous value 14:41 Henderson’s New Arena gets a new name 15:41 The Cliff at GVR - New outdoor mall 17:02 Pop Stroke Golf opens at Town Square 18:47 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!