Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann

MTM Vegas - Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas!

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The show about Las Vegas from the people who love Las Vegas! Shawn and Mark cover the fun, interesting and absurd sides of Las Vegas while keeping you up to date on all of the latest news and happenings. Shawn is a 30 year local and Mark brings the tourist perspective, having visited Las Vegas 2-3 times per year for his entire adult life. Our MtM Vegas news show is released twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays and you can also watch it along with all of the visuals on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/milestomemoriesEnjoy!

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Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann

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Society

Podcast website

milestomemories.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Vegas Is Discounting Hard, MGM Kills Another Buffet & Tillman Circles Caesars 22.04.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Another mid-tier bites the dust. MGM is closing the Grand Buffet, Plaza is building a high limit room, and Tillman Fertitta keeps circling Caesars with a $32/share offer. Meanwhile Caesars is pushing room discount...

Luxor Isn't Sinking, Another NBA Arena, Vanderpump Emerges & Room Rates Softening? 15.04.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Las Vegas still feels packed, but the numbers are telling a more complicated story. In this episode, Shawn and Mark break down BLVD's progress on the Strip, the truth behind the Luxor sinking rumor, a strange but...

Bruno Mars Took Over Vegas, Tiny Homes with INSANE Rents Coming & Aria's Coming Upgrade! 13.04.2026

Las Vegas had a packed weekend, and Shawn breaks down the stories that actually stood out, from Bruno Mars Day and the Frozen Four to East Las Vegas tiny homes, Aria renovation chatter, and Seven Magic Mountains getting a fresh coat of paint. He also talks about Boulder City's possible historic motel district, the odd swing-ban story out of Washoe County, and why Sunset Station's new bathrooms som...

Vegas All-Inclusive Wars, Main Street Station Hit, Vanderpump Lane & Boomers Takes Over! 10.04.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM A truck crashes into Main Street Station, Caesars pushes for Vanderpump Lane, and Shawn and Mark break down which of Vegas' new all-inclusive summer packages actually delivers the best value. They also get into Bo...

Vegas May Have Lost Its Train, Plus Bruno Mars Gets a Parade & Goodbye To The Middle Class! 08.04.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com In this episode, Shawn and Mark bounce from classic Vegas weirdness to some bigger warning signs for the city. They dig into Rio's executive shakeup, Brightline West looking shakier by the day, Bruno Mars somehow getting a Strip parade, and why Vegas feels less welcoming...

Caesars Goes All-Inclusive, The Daily Mail Hates Vegas & Rio's Ownership Shakeup! 06.04.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Big week in Vegas. Rio Las Vegas has a new majority owner — a $33 billion New York credit firm with zero casino or hotel experience. Caesars just launched an all-inclusive package with unlimited well drinks, two meals a day, pool access at three properties, and High Rolle...

Vegas Table Minimums Have Tripled, Gambling at the Temp Trop & Another Casino Is Broke! 03.04.2026

Go to https://surfshark.com/mtmvegas or use code MTMVEGAS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! #ad In this episode, Shawn and Mark cover some big Vegas news: Downtown Grand has been in receivership since January after defaulting on a $90M construction loan, and Vegas table game minimums are up 76% since 2020 — nearly three times the inflation rate. Shawn also gives a firsthand repor...

Strat Sale Approved, April Fool's Vegas Style & Four Seasons Las Vegas Review! 01.04.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com In this episode, Shawn checks in from Four Seasons Las Vegas while breaking down a strange mix of Vegas news: the Strat land sale moving forward, Bally's running a temporary casino to preserve its license, fresh progress on the A's stadium, and the latest proof that Las V...

Caesars Breakup Rumors, Resorts World Kills Cashless + Justin Timberlake Residency Rumors?! 30.03.2026

Resorts World officially killed cashless gaming — and honestly, nobody's surprised. In this episode, Shawn and Mark dig into what went wrong, plus the growing Caesars Entertainment breakup rumors, Justin Timberlake's reported 2028 Park MGM negotiations, and February visitor numbers that finally give Vegas something to smile about. What we cover: Resorts World dumps cashless gaming — back to cash a...

NBA Votes Yes on Vegas, Disappointing New Casino & MGM's HUGE Strip All-Inclusive Deal 27.03.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com The NBA is officially exploring Las Vegas expansion — and 100% of owners voted yes. Shawn and Mark break down why Bill Foley and T-Mobile Arena is the obvious call, what it means for the city to have four major sports leagues, and whether Las Vegas is big enough to pull i...

Vegas Killing the Penny — Plus Vanderpump Takes Over the Cromwell & White Castle Pulls Out! 25.03.2026

Shawn's InKind referral - https://app.inkind.com/refer/4FJZRGUZ Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas is changing this week — White Castle is leaving the Strip, the Cromwell is becoming the Vanderpump Hotel, and Nevada Gaming just told casinos how to handle life without pennies. Plus Lotus of Siam lands...

Another Vegas Casino Closes + NBA Expansion Vote This Week, Guy Fieri Out at Rio & A Canada Plan! 23.03.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Joker's Wild is officially closed after 33 years — and a brand new Boyd Gaming casino opens just feet away this Wednesday. Plus, the NBA expansion vote is this week and Las Vegas is at the top of the list. Also: dining shakeups, Canadian tourism struggles, and Caesars' gi...

Fontainebleau Vegas Grift, MGM BANS A Congressional Candidate & Circus Circus Luxury? 20.03.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description A viral TikTok claimed a man won $3 million at Fontainebleau and got kicked out — turns out it was likely a guerrilla marketing stunt for a streetwear brand. Meanwhile, a convicted felon running for Congress just got banned fro...

Vegas Is On Fire Right Now, A Fremont Icon Is Done & My First Driverless Ride on the Strip 18.03.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Vegas is about to make history — not the good kind. A 50% chance of 100 degrees on Friday would be the hottest March day Las Vegas has ever recorded. Plus Tony Roma's at Fremont is officially closing on May 9th, a...

Lights, Camera, Craps: Park MGM's Filming Casino, New Casino Date & Vegas First-Timers Collapse! 16.03.2026

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM A guest at Silver Sevens got stung by a scorpion and the attorney's description of the hotel is genuinely legendary. In this episode, the 2025 Las Vegas Visitor Survey is out and the data is worth digging into: fi...

Vegas Loop Has 11 Miles BUILT AND WAITING + Copperfield's BIG EXIT & A Pretty A's Stadium? 11.03.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description After 25 years at MGM Grand, David Copperfield is done — his final show is April 30th. Meanwhile, the Boring Company dropped a wave of Vegas Loop news this week, including the mind-blowing reveal that 11 miles of tunnels are al...

Caesars Could Be SOLD?! + Another Implosion & The QR Code Slot That Makes You Gamble More! 06.03.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description This week on MTM Vegas: Tillman Fertitta is reportedly eyeing a Caesars Entertainment purchase — stock is up 22% and we have a viewer corroboration from inside a Caesars property. Also: cashless slot machines are arriving at Pl...

Vegas Slot Payback Bombshell, Bally's Vegas Sale Conspiracy & Metallica Wants Your Wallet! 04.03.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description Vegas is full of surprises this week — some good, some expensive, and one that should probably be illegal. Shawn and Mark break down Metallica's insane Sphere residency fees, a $5 top shelf cocktail deal at M Resort (yes, Blant...

Excalibur & Circus Circus Having a Baby, MIXED January Numbers & "World's Largest" On the Strip! 02.03.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description The January 2026 Las Vegas numbers are in — and the headlines don't tell the whole story. We break down what's really going on with visitor volume, gaming revenue, Canadian tourism, and downtown occupancy. Plus: a new Las Vegas...

Vegas Bombshells: Metallica & Sydney Flights + More Casino Streaming & Primm FOR SALE?!? 27.02.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.   https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM Episode Description This week Vegas made headlines for a bunch of big reasons. We break down Qantas launching direct Sydney flights to Las Vegas and what that means for the city's international growth, plus Metallica's newly announced Sphere resid...

Caesars Survival DRAMA, Circa's 1 Bitcoin Package, Palazzo Sphere View & Foundation Room Rebrand! 25.02.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.  https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Caesars made the news for a few reasons. First off we detail the strategy people are using to earn Diamond status in a day. What pitfalls are there and should you be taking advantage of this opportunity? We also discuss someon...

Wynn Las Vegas Hack & Renovations, Chinese New Year Arrives & Casino Streaming Revolution?!? 23.02.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.  https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Wynn Las Vegas was apparently hacked with 800,000 pieces of information being leaked. While a ransom of $1.5 million has been demanded, it isn't evident what the company will do. Wynn also recently released their Q4 earnings,...

KILLER Fontainebleau Match Offer, Another Vegas Implosion & Sphere's Next Big Act? 20.02.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.  https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Fontainebleau came out with a huge offer for locals. They are teaming up with Vegas Matt to match free slot play offers. Is this new type of promotion the future of Vegas casino marketing & will we see more slot influencer off...

Bingo On the Strip, Strange Union Incoming, Durango's Phase 3 & Wrestlemania Woes? 13.02.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.  https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week Station Casinos finally revealed a portion of what their new phase 3 at Durango will look like. With the property nearly doubling in size, does it look like a Frankenstein casino? We also dive into the new burgers coming to GV...

MGM Strip Declines - A Reset For Vegas + Nevada Super Bowl Woes & Absinthe Review! 11.02.2026

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.  https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week MGM Resorts International held their earnings call. While revenues were down overall, we focus on the Strip where luxury properties are doing well, but overall the company is seeing declines. MGM's CEO described this as a rese...

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