Debating MGM & Caesars Sales Plus Primm is SAVED, F1 Forever and the Biggest In-N-Out Opens!

Debating MGM & Caesars Sales Plus Primm is SAVED, F1 Forever and the Biggest In-N-Out Opens!

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann June 10, 2026 Duration: 20:43

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It was a wild week of Vegas news while we were away, and we're catching up on all of it. On this episode of MTM Vegas, Shawn and Mark break down the biggest story of all — both MGM (to People Inc.) and Caesars (to Fertitta Entertainment) going private within a week of each other, what it means for the Strip, the property sell-offs likely to follow, and why Hard Rock coming online next year could force everyone to compete. Plus the news Vegas fans have been waiting for: Primm is saved, with Terrible's stepping in to operate the casinos ahead of the planned July 4th closure. We also dig into Hoover Dam's massive new 300-foot American flag lit up through Independence Day, the 3.8 earthquake that rattled the valley, F1 locking in Las Vegas through 2037, Downtown Summerlin's controversial new "DTS" logo, the Neon Museum adding the iconic Mirage sign, the world's biggest In-N-Out opening at BLVD, and the closing of Le Cirque at Bellagio.

Episode Guide:

  • 0:00 – Planet Hollywood "leak" & Vegas is healing
  • 0:38 – Greetings from Barcelona + a wild news week
  • 1:00 – Hoover Dam's giant 300-foot flag for July 4th
  • 2:38 – Las Vegas gets a 3.8 earthquake
  • 3:44 – F1 locked in through 2037
  • 4:46 – Primm is SAVED: Terrible's steps in
  • 7:44 – Downtown Summerlin's new "DTS" logo
  • 9:01 – Neon Museum adds the Mirage sign
  • 10:01 – The biggest In-N-Out opens at BLVD
  • 11:30 – Le Cirque is closing at Bellagio - See the tasting menu
  • 13:41 – MGM & Caesars go private: the Strip changes forever
  • 18:30 – Hard Rock is coming in hot
  • 19:21 – What's next?

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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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