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This week we finally got a look inside of Suncoast's new sportsbook as part of their overall property renovation. The new sports book follows the current trends of big screens and comfortable seating. Are we in the middle of a casino sports book renaissance?

In other news Paris Las Vegas turned 25 this week. Where has the time gone? We also discuss a USC takeover of Wynn, the hottest summer ever, F1 cocktails in shoes, more on NYNY's truncated registration and new bar, the monorail fire, why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas and what could possibly be coming for D Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Paris Las Vegas turns 25
• 0:48 USC marching band takes over Wynn casino
• 2:22 Suncoast’s new sportsbook is impressive
• 3:32 More on Suncoast’s ongoing renovations
• 5:12 The hottest summer ever!
• 6:32 Fire on the Las Vegas monorail
• 8:01 Rio’s new light show - drone shot
• 9:24 F1's Shoey bar - Cocktails served in shoes?
• 11:02 NYNY’s new check-in desk follow up & new bar coming
• 12:52 Gaughan buys small rural casino
• 13:48 Why Disney is not coming to Las Vegas!
• 15:28 Something big coming to D Las Vegas?
• 17:43 How Fremont has evolved over the years with limited space

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This week the July gaming and visitor numbers for Nevada and Las Vegas specifically were released. For the first time in a long time the news wasn't good with the Strip seeing a year over year 15% decline in gaming revenue, but is the sky falling? Find out why numbers are still good despite the drop.

In other news we finally learned about the exact date and time when the Tropicana will be imploded. We'll talk strategy and how much the rooms in the area are going to cost. Other topics discussed include: Primm's buffet and possible rides returning, NYNY's new tiny registration desk, a look at the El Cortez renovation, an update on MGM fees and what Vegas Vic looks like close up.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Closeup of Vegas Vic
• 0:33 Closer look at Wynn’s New York City property
• 2:55 Excalibur housekeeper using guest’s makeup?
• 4:40 Mirage demolition update + dolphins, lions, mermaids and more
• 6:20 Closer look at El Cortez $20 million renovation
• 8:25 Follow up on MGM fees
• 10:02 Primm Valley buffet and possibility of rides returning?
• 11:50 New York New York’s tiny new registration desk
• 13:01 July visitor stats - 15% decline for Strip gaming revenue
• 15:01 Some of the bright spots in the latest Vegas visitor numbers
• 16:01 Trop implosion date announced & room rates for the big night
• 17:17 Implosion viewing strategy - What’s the best way to see it?

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.

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Episode Description:

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This week we got a first look at the possible new home of the Neon Museum in the Las Vegas Arts District. While the concept art was accidentally leaked, it appears to show the museum taking home on the roof of a Downtown parking garage. How will this look and what does it mean for the museum?

In other news someone is reporting MGM is beginning to charge a phone booking fee. Is this fair and is this even a new practice? We also discuss Oyo's interesting implosion promo, Luxor's new carpet from above, how Vegas loop is going autonomous, an exciting pop-up restaurant, surviving in Vegas with no hotel and $20 plus how beginner's luck helped one man win $407K.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Luxor’s new carpet from above
• 0:42 A first look at the Neon Museum’s new home
• 1:56 How it would look to have old Vegas neon on a garage rooftop
• 2:46 Is MGM charging a $15 per day phone reservation fee?
• 4:30 Oyo’s interesting implosion promo - How to score a prime view
• 6:17 Story of a Muse - New experiential popup at Palms 51st floor
• 8:07 Lake Mead “bandits” indicted for destroying boulders
• 9:19 4 cool water hikes near Las Vegas
• 10:37 Behind the scenes of $407K side bet winner - Beginner’s luck?
• 12:52 A pipe dream for the future of Vegas mass transit
• 13:38 Vegas Loop moving to autonomy….sort of
• 15:01 The future of autonomous vehicles in Vegas and beyond
• 16:14 Behind the scenes at Caesars’ iconic Bacchanal buffet
• 17:21 Lobster guy vs. buffet manager - The interview
• 18:34 Surviving in Vegas with no hotel and only $20
• 19:45 How social engineering and making “friends” is a good strategy

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!