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The April gaming numbers for Nevada are in and they are very good. After a soft month in March casinos upped the ante with big wins in Vegas and another huge month of revenue statewide. The Strip took in $666M. Is that a little evil?

In other news MGM just donated their 5 millionth meal since 2016 which is pretty cool. We also discuss a 200 year old bottle of Thomas Jefferson's wine that can be found in Vegas, West Nile in town, where to find amazing Philly sandwiches, how the A's have a loophole to get out of Vegas, an accident at the Trop demo and a $1.7 million NFL jackpot.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Caution! $1.7 million jackpot ahead
• 0:30 Trop demo update and an accidental collapse 2:09 A’s get out of Vegas free card
• 3:17 MGM’s good deeds - 5 million meals donated
• 4:55 Those Guys Pies - Those Philly Cheesesteaks look so good
• 5:52 Where to find Thomas Jefferson’s 200 year old wine in Vegas
• 7:54 How Shawn’s shirt matches Rio’s new carpet 8:46 A look at Plaza’s new summer fireworks
• 9:52 Wrestling coming to Area15
• 11:09 West Nile virus and more mosquitoes in Vegas?
• 13:07 April gaming numbers in - Shockingly good!
• 14:23 Fiscal YTD numbers are strong as well
• 15:38 Why big money is on a bright future for Las Vegas

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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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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!

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This week both of the new kids on the block in Vegas made news. Resorts World finally backtracked on parking with a new elite tier and no more free parking for all members. On the other side of the street some news leaked saying Fontainebleau is losing $400K a day. While we don't know the specifics for sure, this could be bad for the struggling new megaproperty.

In other news massive layoffs hit Atomic Golf as the new venue isn't drawing well. We also discuss Rio's bold new carpet and breakfast controversy, another new international carrier coming to town, Boring's big breakthrough at Virgin, Circa's $16 million football contests and the new must eat restaurant at Aria.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Gambler sleeping on the job
• 1:00 Resorts World makes big changes - No more “free” parking
• 2:40 New tier qualifying dates & opportunity at Resorts World
• 3:30 Rio’s very interesting new carpet
• 5:00 Circa’s $16 million football challenges return for 2024
• 7:10 Excalibur closes VIP check-in permanently
• 8:52 Another big international carrier coming to Vegas
• 10:12 Las Vegas long haul nonstop international flight options
• 11:25 Parm opens at Aria, but prices increase instantly
• 12:52 Rio being forced to backtrack on breakfast changes
• 14:25 Virgin’s Boring tunnel breakthrough
• 15:22 Atomic Golf struggling - Massive layoffs!
• 16:56 Fontainebleau’s mounting losses?!
• 18:05 Is Fontainebleau hitting its stride?
• 19:37 New Vegas casinos struggling - A ray of hope

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 Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the culinary union continue their battle to setttle on a new contract. As the union continues to negotiate, the smaller casino is forced to say they are negotiating in bad faith. How will this end for the struggling property?

In other news big demolition is happening on the Las Vegas Strip as the Tropicana continues being torn down and a new potential Strip casino gets its land cleared as well. We also discuss Circus Circus layoffs, the new F1 arcade, how Vegas nightclubs trick you, Circa's all-in package and why Bazaar Meat may be closing at Sahara in the next few months.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Buying soap in a casino gift shop
• 0:56 F1 Arcade coming to Caesars Palace
• 2:28 Is Bazaar Meat at Sahara closing soon?
• 4:03 Tropicana demolition update - Big progress
• 4:40 Tropicana’s crazy sale - $25 to fill up your truck!
• 5:55 Cosmo clone update - Demolition almost complete
• 7:32 Circus Circus laying off front desk employees for kiosks
• 10:05 A big gaming battle in the Vegas tavern scene
• 12:28 MGM removes birthday free play in Vegas?
• 13:32 Harrah’s mystery box update
• 14:25 How Las Vegas clubs trick you
• 16:35 Circa brings back “All-In Summer” hotel package
• 17:53 Virgin’s Union struggles - Final offer made
• 18:55 How Virgin is in the middle of a huge transition

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!