Planning 5 Star Vegas For Cheap & Why Online Gaming May Be Better

Sep 15, 2021

Episode Description

Planning a Vegas trip can be tough and it is almost always expensive, but it doesn't have to be. On this episode Mark discusses his upcoming 5 star trip which includes stays at Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons without breaking the bank. Find out which promos and other "travel hacking" tricks he is using to bring his costs for food, drink and lodging down.

We also discuss the world of online gaming when it comes to both casinos and sports betting apps. Find out why online gaming may be better, what are some of the pitfalls of these new apps and how the rules differ between states. Where is Vegas headed when it comes to apps, the casino floor and the overall guest experience? 

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Episode Guide

• 0:00 Welcome to MtM Vegas
• 2:00 Mark's Luxury Hotel Roulette
• 7:22 Planning food/drink including saving on Vanderpump's Garden and Giada's
• 10:27 Visiting the best sky bars in Vegas
• 14:42 The benefits of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
• 17:59 MtM Vegas meetup coming on September 18 in Arts District
• 19:33 Flight flexibility when planning Vegas
• 24:28 Transportation planning - To rent or not and Rideshare vs. Taxi
• 26:07 Why & how online gaming is exploding
• 28:05 The old school casino experience
• 30:07 Dislikes of Online Gaming
• 31:59 Online sports betting in Vegas
• 36:41 Pitfalls of a casino in your pocket
• 39:35 Is onling gambling as fun as a real casino?
• 42:12 Merger between tech & physical casinos
• 43:34 Using promos to take the house advantage

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