Crazy Resorts World Suite, Changing Casino Floors & Rocking Bellagio's Old Rooms

Crazy Resorts World Suite, Changing Casino Floors & Rocking Bellagio's Old Rooms

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann August 18, 2021 Duration: 52:02

Episode Description

On this week's show we dive into Shawn's recent 21st birthday adventure with his son. Reviews of Bellagio's old rooms, Barry's Downtown Prime and a surprise 1 bedroom suite at Crockfords in Resorts World Las Vegas. How did the weekend go, what was good and what was a bit disappointing.

We also discuss our recent comp offers including a 3 free night surprise at Cosmo, how the Governor has changed the mask mandate for some large venues, why casino floors are changing before our eyes and why movies/tv shows play with Vegas geography. So much fun!

Episode Guide

  • 02:34 - Vaccines required at many large Vegas venues
  • 07:06 - The evolution of the casino floor
  • 10:02 - Stadium gaming takes the social aspect out of table games
  • 12:05 - Skill based gaming and "The Claw"
  • 18:58 - Updates on Mlife, Cosmo and Resorts World comp offers
  • 22:19 - Crockfords 1 bedroom suite thoughts & quick Conrad review
  • 30:28 - 21st birthday Circa experience & Barry's Downtown Prime
  • 35:24 - Bellagio Hotel review & recap - Old unrenovated rooms surprise
  • 37:24 - How movies/tv play with Vegas geography
  • 42:42 - Fancy Vegas restaurants and small portions
  • 46:46 - Our evolving view on Resorts World is admittedly less positive

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There’s a particular energy to Las Vegas that goes far beyond the postcards, and MTM Vegas-Fun, Interesting & Absurd Sides of Vegas! captures it all through a uniquely balanced conversation. Hosts Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann don’t just report on the city; they live it from two essential angles. Shawn offers the grounded view of a thirty-year local, while Mark provides the keen, regular tourist perspective, having visited multiple times a year for decades. Together, they dig into everything from breaking news and major developments to the wonderfully strange and humorous stories that define the real Vegas experience. This isn't a dry travel guide. Instead, each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two friends who are deeply passionate about the city's constant evolution, its hidden corners, and its outright absurdities. They discuss cultural shifts, interview interesting people connected to the scene, and analyze what new projects or closures mean for the vibe of the Strip and beyond. The podcast releases fresh episodes twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday, making it a reliable source for staying current. Whether you're planning a trip, you're a longtime resident, or you simply find the sociology of such a singular place fascinating, their dynamic offers a rich, entertaining, and insightful look at what makes Las Vegas endlessly compelling.
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