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

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

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann March 28, 2026 Duration: 23:59

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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 it off. Plus Shawn hits the Cadence Crossing grand opening (Boyd Gaming's first new casino in 20 years) with an honest review. And MGM just launched the first all-inclusive deal ever at a Strip resort — $330 for two nights, two people, meals, a show, and parking. Is it actually worth it?

In This Episode:

  • Resorts World "Ride the Ranch" — giant Hidden Valley Ranch bottle in The District
  • Winnie & Buck statue removed from Harrah's Vegas, now at Harrah's OKC
  • WrestleMania 42 watch parties now allowed in Las Vegas
  • Cadence Crossing grand opening — first new Boyd casino in 20 years, Shawn's review
  • Zoox expanding to Sphere, T-Mobile Arena, and the Convention Center
  • Mandatory side bets hit the Strip — New York-New York now forces a $2 side bet on $5 blackjack
  • Vegas Matt's $5,000 bet video — must-watch
  • Super Bowl 2029 back to Vegas? NFL owners vote next week
  • NBA expansion — 100% of owners voted to explore Las Vegas + Seattle franchises
  • MGM All-Inclusive at Luxor + Excalibur — $330 for 2 nights, meals, show, parking included

Episode Guide:

  • 0:00 Resorts World Ranch Bottle — Only in Vegas
  • 0:36 Winnie & Buck Statue Lives — But Not in Vegas Anymore
  • 1:50 WrestleMania 42 Watch Parties Now Allowed in Vegas
  • 3:05 Cadence Crossing Grand Opening — We Were There
  • 7:07 Zoox Expanding to Sphere, T-Mobile Arena & Convention Center
  • 9:01 Mandatory Side Bets Hit the Strip at New York-New York
  • 10:59 Vegas Matt's Wild $5,000 Bet Video
  • 12:09 Super Bowl 2029 Coming Back to Vegas?
  • 13:12 NBA Coming to Las Vegas — 100% of Owners Vote Yes
  • 16:02 Can Vegas support 4 teams?
  • 18:07 MGM All-Inclusive at Luxor + Excalibur — Worth It?

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