Monte Carlo Vegas Turns 30, A Casino Sells For Millions Less & The NBA Billionaire Battle Ramps Up!

Monte Carlo Vegas Turns 30, A Casino Sells For Millions Less & The NBA Billionaire Battle Ramps Up!

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann June 24, 2026 Duration: 20:48

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Sigma Derby has a brand new home at Golden Gate, Monte Carlo turns 30, a historic downtown casino just sold for less than half what it last went for, airport parking is getting more expensive, Caesars is running their $50 show sale, and Bill Foley finally makes his move for an NBA franchise. We break it all down on this episode of MTM Vegas.

Episode Guide:

  • 0:00 Sigma Derby Moves to Golden Gate
  • 2:41 Monte Carlo Turns 30 5:46
  • Ole Red The Backyard Pop-Up
  • 7:33 A's Ballpark Progress & OYO Walkthrough
  • 9:58 Gold Spike Sold & Downtown Grand
  • 12:55 Airport Parking Prices Going Up
  • 15:09 Caesars $50 Show Sale
  • 16:19 The NBA Billionaire Battle
  • 20:08 Final Thoughts

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