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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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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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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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Episode Description

This week Shawn was on the Strip and provided a number of updates from down there. Caesars Palace continues with Omnia Dayclub construction but is it blocking the front too much? Caesars also is installing their giant new screen plus we look at the new carpet at Palazzo and discuss food hacks for saving money on the Strip.

In other news Matthew Boyer may finally be getting banned from Nevada casinos. Should he be in the Black Book? We also discuss: Mermaids, the return of free slot pulls, Sunset Station's continuing renovation, how much you should tip plus how you can now visit the Mob Museum at the Las Vegas airport.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Almost 10 years since we lost Mermaids
• 0:35 Mob Museum opens at Harry Reid airport
• 1:25 Vegas tipping guide - Too much or too little?
• 3:00 How much to tip Vegas cocktail servers
• 4:27 Cromwell's final days are coming
• 5:37 Caesars frontage update - Omnia Day Club blocks everything
• 7:10 Caesars Palace giant screen installation update
• 8:20 McDonald's app hack & other food saving tips
• 10:01 Sunset Station's new bar & Gaudi renovation
• 11:40 Carpet update - Flamingo & Palazzo's new offerings
• 13:40 Binion's free slot pull returns
• 15:16 Matthew Boyer into the Nevada black book?
• 17:21 Why the board wants to prove a point with Boyer

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This week we learned a lot more about the future of the Vegas Loop and its full build out. We have finally started to see autonomous Teslas down in the tunnels, but how is the airport system working and what will the experience be like. Plus when will Vegas Loop be fully built out and what is causing all of the delays?

In other news Vegas had snow and yet another drone show. We also discuss: a big Vegas airline merger, power outage at NYNY, saving big on Vegas with the LVA book, Fontainebleau's free parking extension, whether sports books are fair and what Inspirada Station looks like on the eve of construction.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Too many Vegas drone shows?
• 0:32 Snow on the Vegas Strip
• 1:34 Ugly Vegas parking garages & shoe marks
• 3:16 Are Nevada sportsbook fair with their limits?
• 5:16 Can sportsbooks operate with the same limits for all players?
• 6:45 Fontainebleau extends free parking promotion
• 8:23 Vegas hometown airline merging
• 9:53 NYNY power outage on the ground
• 11:26 Inspirada Station site visit - Coming soon?
• 12:24 LVA 2026 book out + exclusive MTM discount
• 13:40 Downtown Vegas train/casino lawsuit
• 14:53 Vegas Loop full self driving in real life
• 16:21 Permitting holding up Vegas Loop expansion?
• 17:11 The many phases of Vegas Loop airport rides
• 18:12 Will Vegas Loop struggle at full build out?

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This week Mark stayed at Venetian as part of a New Year's Eve comp. On this show we review the newly renovated Venetian King Room, discuss how the new decor works and doesn't work plus discuss the one huge downside of his stay. Does Venetian have the best standard rooms in Vegas and why is the resort so good?

In other news as 2026 rolls on remember not to forget your losses from last year. We have some good advice for you. We also discuss: Joe's at Forum Shoppes, our favorite bars revisisted, deconstruction of Eastside Cannery, Vegas 2025 weather, Flamingo's new carpet, the death of mid-tier hospitality & a crazy sports bet gone wrong.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Budweiser Clydesdale in a casino?
• 0:35 2025 Vegas weather recap
• 1:55 Las Vegas Athletics trademark denied!
• 3:16 Eastside Cannery deconstruction process
• 4:27 Main Street Station's rooms are decent
• 5:49 Crazy sports bet gone wrong
• 6:57 Mid-tier hospitality is dying?
• 9:32 Flamingo new carpet - Sexy ending!
• 10:54 Gambler advice - Look at your win/loss statements
• 12:20 Joe's at Forum Shoppes and F1 Arcade surprise
• 13:32 Silver Stamp & Red Dwarf are still so good
• 15:28 Pedestrian bridge screens are an improvement?
• 16:33 Mark's Venetian room review & check-in experience
• 17:58 The Venetian room refresh is solid
• 19:11 Does Venetian have the best standard room in Vegas?
• 20:12 Hair in the tub & cleanliness of Vegas hotel bathrooms

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This week New Year's descended on Las Vegas and it was so busy. We discuss what it was like to be on the Strip for NYE, how some of the fancy parties went, why it still rains on Fremont Street and what the overall vibe was around the city. Is visiting Vegas on New Year's Eve an activity worth pursuing?

In other news MGM has launched a secret new tier for high spending non-gamblers. Is the new Fountain Club membership needed and is this just another sign that Vegas doesn't care about normies anymore? We also discuss: cool historic Vegas coins, Raiders firing Pete Carroll, Zoox getting stuck, the future of Vegas Valet, Disco Show's bars, Rio's $10 burger special and the most expensive homes in Las Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The future is here? Zoox stranded on the Strip
  
• 0:35 Raiders fire head coach, worst record
  
• 2:07 Update on the bad Vegas numbers
  
• 3:17 Our experience on the Strip for New Year's Eve
  
• 4:40 Why the Disco Show bars are a hidden gem
  
• 6:15 Fremont NYE zipline & umbrellas?
  
• 7:07 How high rollers spend Vegas NYE
  
• 8:57 Rio's $10 burger special is REALLY good
  
• 10:27 Mark's Gordon Ramsay tipping controversy
  
• 13:08 The most expensive homes in Las Vegas
  
• 14:01 Coolest expensive house & neatest neighborhood in Vegas?
  
• 15:23 The future of Vegas valet?
  
• 17:37 Cool historic Vegas casino coins
  
• 19:27 MGM's secret new high-spender status
  
• 20:46 Why MGM has created this new status
  
• 22:05 Why Vegas is all-in on their wealthy customers

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This week the Vegas numbers came in and they aren't very positive. As we head towards closing out the year stats wise, it's clear that Las Vegas lost a decent chunk of visitors in 2026, but what does it mean?

In other news Steve Wynn has reemerged and he has advice for Las Vegas. Can his words save the city? We also discuss: misbehaving on the Strip, Four Queens epic social media year, Rio's new pizza, a cool way to save on Vegas restaurants, Laugh Factory's return, Orbi souvenirs and how you can see Disco Show one last time for cheap.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 The $800 Orbi Sphere souvenir?
• 0:29 How not to behave on the Vegas Strip
• 1:12 Super cheap Disco Show tickets before closing
• 1:53 Caesars extends free parking, 25% off and other locals offers
• 2:47 Vegas Near Myths - Monkey trial, Cave Lady & Lefty was a Snitch?
• 4:00 Four Queens epic year of social media
• 5:13 Hogs N Heifers Plaza transformation update
• 6:18 Rio's new pizza & Hash House replacement open
• 8:24 Laugh Factory returning to the Vegas Strip
• 9:48 A new type of casino opens - Owned by Vegas billionaire
• 11:28 InKind's increased offer + More Vegas restaurants added
• 12:55 November Vegas numbers are bad
• 14:49 Steve Wynn's warning for Las Vegas
• 16:05 The secret of Las Vegas
• 18:38 The disconnect of modern Vegas versus the past
• 19:52 Why we should listen to Steve Wynn & the target on Las Vegas

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