MtM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas! - Huge Changes in Vegas, Mirage Closes, Virgin Hotels Review, Neon Museum Relocating & Palazzo Mystery

Huge Changes in Vegas, Mirage Closes, Virgin Hotels Review, Neon Museum Relocating & Palazzo Mystery

07/19/24 • 23 min

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Episode Description:

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This week finally saw the closure of the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as it gets ready to transition into Hard Rock. The casino closed its doors, the volcano erupted for the last time and many were left with nostalgia for the first megaresort in Las Vegas. Another era has ended.

In other news Shawn stayed at Virgin Hotels recently and discusses the rooms and why the property continues to grow on him. We also discuss Eataly's popup, EDM at the Sphere, a mystery at Palazzo, the latest on Vegas Loop, a better look at the new Four Queens rooms and where the Neon Museum is moving to.

Episode Guide:

0:00 Mirage 1995 odds on Who Shot Mr. Burns
0:52 Mirage officially closes after 35 years
2:06 Steve Wynn’s thoughts on Mirage
3:10 The evolution of the land where Mirage stood
4:19 Treasure Island is targeting Mirage guests with a new offer
5:09 Palazzo construction update - St. Regis Tower
6:05 Bally’s gets a Chicago bailout
8:06 Will the Athletics stadium actually get built on the Trop site
9:34 Sphere announces EDM New Year’s Eve show
11:00 More looks at renovated Four Queens rooms
12:45 Big Binion’s change - All dealers keep their own tips
14:19 Eataly’s new popup
14:53 Neon Museum is officially moving to the Arts District
17:18 Wynn & Westgate Vegas Loop update - No opening date?
18:24 Staying at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
20:01 My biggest complaints about Virgin’s rooms
21:38 Why Virgin Las Vegas has grown on us

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Episode Guide:

0:00 Mirage 1995 odds on Who Shot Mr. Burns
0:52 Mirage officially closes after 35 years
2:06 Steve Wynn’s thoughts on Mirage
3:10 The evolution of the land where Mirage stood
4:19 Treasure Island is targeting Mirage guests with a new offer
5:09 Palazzo construction update - St. Regis Tower
6:05 Bally’s gets a Chicago bailout
8:06 Will the Athletics stadium actually get built on the Trop site
9:34 Sphere announces EDM New Year’s Eve show
11:00 More looks at renovated Four Queens rooms
12:45 Big Binion’s change - All dealers keep their own tips
14:19 Eataly’s new popup
14:53 Neon Museum is officially moving to the Arts District
17:18 Wynn & Westgate Vegas Loop update - No opening date?
18:24 Staying at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
20:01 My biggest complaints about Virgin’s rooms
21:38 Why Virgin Las Vegas has grown on us

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Previous Episode

Closing Out Mirage's Hotel, Tropicana Demo Update, Virgin Quick Eats, New Happy Hour & Valet Thiefs!

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Episode Description:

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The Mirage opened in 1989 as the first megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip. This week the property is closing forever to be converted into Hard Rock Las Vegas, but the hotel has already closed. What was the experience like staying in Mirage on its last night and how does the property hold up after all of these years?

In other news we take a look at the latest progress on the Tropicana demolition. We also discuss some quick eats at Virgin, a crazy Mt. Charleston accident, bats on Fremont Street, a very good new happy hour, new Sphere shows and why valet policies on the Strip may be changing soon.

Episode Guide:

0:00 Bats on Fremont Street
0:40 Tropicana demolition update
2:01 Permit filed for Trop’s implosions - Public show?
3:59 Crazy accident on Mt. Charleston
6:25 Scotch 80 Prime launches great new happy hour
7:54 Great pizza and ice cream at Virgin
10:01 Virgin’s Vegas Loop station construction update
11:08 Eagles additional shows at the Vegas Sphere
12:45 Changes coming to Strip valet policies?
15:40 Mirage closing experience & funny sign
16:36 Staying at Mirage on its last night - Rooms still good?
19:11 Update on Mirage casino & what it feels like in its last days
20:55 Other takeaways from Mirage hotel’s final night
22:05 Does the Mirage hold up?

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Next Episode

MGM Sale, Mr. Beast's Vegas Drama, Casino Meltdowns, Uncashed Money & Fighting Over Roulette!

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This week there is a lot going on in Las Vegas including a potential name change for the county. Does Las Vegas county sound good to you? We also discuss the awesome Raiders season ticket gift, the meltdown in Vegas from Crowdstrike, Mr. Beast coming to town, Golden Gate's summer deal, MGM's cyberattacker caught, 0000 roulette and how much casinos make off of uncashed vouchers.

Episode Guide:

0:00 Raiders amazing season ticket holder gift
0:52 Las Vegas county coming soon?
2:14 Is changing the name of the county too expensive?
3:12 Harry Reid Airport’s new entrance signs
3:47 Crowdstrike’s meltdown effects Las Vegas
6:01 Golden Gate’s Viva Summer promo
7:42 Hartbeat Weekend returns to Resorts World
9:01 Mr. Beast comes to Vegas & brings big drama
11:38 Durango the most overpriced hotel in Las Vegas?
12:50 Why Aria & Four Seasons might be the most overpriced hotels in Vegas?
14:31 MGM cyberattack arrest - 17 year old UK resident in custody
16:08 MGM suddenly sells lesser known Vegas area asset
17:43 Whitney Houston slots finally coming to casino floors
19:20 Cashout vouchers - Casinos keeping more money than ever
21:57 0000 Roulette controversy and interesting look at the odds

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