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Episode Description

This week UNLV released research into slot holds in Nevada and the data isn't promising. Not only has the trend gone in the wrong direction, but casinos are routinely holding more money than ever before. We break down what the data looks like, why casinos are holding more and what you can do about it. Plus which areas of Nevada have the best return to player and which are the worst to gamble in?

In other news Derek Stevens wants to attract Canadians by offering a 1:1 par exchange rate. Will this help to draw Canadians back to Vegas? We also discuss: Venetian's stunning hidden concourse, Brightline's construction, A's ballpark progress, more bad elevators, boozie brunch at a playground and the themed restaurant we need in Las Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Taking a bumper into a casino?
• 0:28 Angry Vegas elevator pic of the day
• 1:17 On Par - Canadians get 1:1 exchange rate
• 2:59 Aloha Specialties trouble in Downtown
• 4:00 A themed restaurant we need in Vegas?
• 5:19 Venetian's crazy 10th floor concourse
• 7:06 Ethel M Lights of Love
• 8:00 Boozie brunch arrives at Play Playground
• 9:34 Brightline construction update - Stadium construction?
• 10:58 Eastside Cannery deconstruction progress
• 11:47 A's stadium progress - Taking shape?
• 13:23 Slots are getting tighter
• 15:20 Which places have the highest slot hold in Nevada?
• 16:24 State rules for return to player and can you tell the difference?

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Episode Description

This week the Sphere Entertainment Company announced firm plans for their second Sphere. While plans for Dubai, London and elsewhere have fallen through, the first "mini Sphere" will be built in National Harbor. With only 6,000 seats will this measure up to the OG and will it take away from the Vegas Sphere? Plus how will it differ?

In other news Rio and Golden Gate both celebrated birthdays this week. How the times have changed! We also discuss: Caesars new presidential villas, goodbye to the Mirage Arch, battles against clever bettors, the death of the Atari Hotel and how Las Vegas is struggling with the influencers it hires to promote the city.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas dinner and a show?
• 0:30 Downtown LV Events Center is going away
• 2:21 Rio's 36 birthday
• 3:35 Golden Gate turns 120 + BBQ suite?
• 4:48 Caesars sexy renovated Presidential Villas
• 6:18 The Mirage arch is no more
• 7:23 Goodbye gold
• 7:58 Carlos N Charlie's Update at Flamingo
• 9:31 The battle to stop clever people betting
• 11:15 Limiting sports betters = limiting card counters?
• 13:20 Vegas Atari Hotel is officially canceled
• 14:41 Las Vegas influencer struggles
• 17:40 The Sphere replicates - Mini Sphere coming
• 18:44 Will the mini Sphere take away from Vegas?

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Episode Description

On this episode of MTM Vegas we take you to one of the most iconic names in Vegas. Sahara Las Vegas is 70 years old, but the property has had a wild ride the past 20 years. We recently took a tour with the property's GM to see how the transition back to Sahara has gone, what is new at the property, how they are going for something different and why it is probably way underrated. We also have exclusive news about a new hotel within a hotel concept, a new speakeasy & the Bazaar Meat replacement. Plus we discuss our biggest highlights, surprising takeaways and why Sahara may still be struggling.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
• 0:31 Info about our Sahara property tour
• 1:33 The history of Sahara's transition back from SLS
• 3:27 Sahara's standard rooms are very good
• 5:15 Alexandria Tower rebrand - New name + concept
• 7:07 Sahara's pool - Big improvement?
• 9:27 Sahara's restaurant row
• 11:20 Bazaar Meat replacement info - Maroon is coming
• 13:18 How Sahara is catering to locals + garage issues
• 14:45 Our biggest surprise - Magic Mike Theater
• 17:19 Sahara's biggest drawback & our final takeaways
• 20:00 Sahara framed carpet

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