Primm Closing Shock, MGM Buffet Rumors & Vegas’ Huge Fireworks Summer

“Las Vegas Advisor: Get the most trusted Vegas deals, coupons and insider advice at https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com Primm is officially closing, and it is hard not to see it as the end of a certain kind of Vegas road trip. Buffalo Bill’s will not reopen, the town’s remaining casino operations are winding down, and workers are facing a rough timeline around the July 4 shutdown. This week we also talk about a rumor that MGM Resorts could close its remaining Las Vegas buffets by Q2 2027, the new Totally Awesome Bar & Arcade at MGM Grand with free games after a food or drink purchase, Flamingo’s newly opened space after Carlos’n Charlie’s was removed, the return of Lotus of Siam’s original location, the Evel Knievel Experience, Mob Museum expansion plans and Vegas’ summer-long fireworks schedule. In This Episode  • Primm’s July 4 closure and what it means for Buffalo Bill’s  • Why MGM’s remaining buffets may be on borrowed time  • A surprisingly good Strip deal at MGM Grand’s new barcade  • Flamingo’s Carlos’n Charlie’s space opens up  • Lotus of Siam returns to its original Commercial Center location  • Evel Knievel Experience opening in the Arts District  • Mob Museum expansion moves forward  • Vegas announces fireworks across the summer  What do you think about Primm closing, the MGM buffet rumor and the new Vegas fireworks schedule? Leave a comment with your take. Episode Guide  0:00 Vegas gives away gas in California  0:32 Record heat hits Las Vegas  1:18 Primm is closing forever  4:01 MGM buffet closure rumor  6:27 Vanderpump Hotel crest update  7:19 Lotus of Siam original location returns  8:42 Totally Awesome Bar & Arcade opens at MGM Grand  10:53 Carlos’n Charlie’s removal opens up Flamingo  12:51 Caesars projects and Evel Knievel Experience  14:37 Mob Museum expansion moves forward  16:06 Vegas’ summer fireworks plan  Subscribe to MTM Vegas for Las Vegas news, casino updates, food, entertainment and honest takes from people who actually love this city. Help us hit 70,000 subscribers on our road to 100K. New MTM Vegas episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Links  Miles to Memories: https://milestomemories.com  MTM Vegas on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtmvegas  Hashtags  #LasVegas #Vegas #MTMVegas Key Links  Gas giveaway – https://x.com/lasvegaslocally/status/2052778489942872303?s=46 MGM buffets – https://x.com/vitalvegas/status/2052880793161310646?s=46 Vanderpump crest – https://x.com/cinamongirl/status/2052498174301143249?s=20 Lotus of Siam – https://x.com/eatinglasvegas/status/2052769057196093569?s=46 Bonus Round Awesome Bar – https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/bonus-round.html https://x.com/seventensuited/status/2052585033526091796?s=46 Flamingo update – https://x.com/seventensuited/status/2052197766110298410?s=46 Evel Knievel – https://neon.reviewjournal.com/kats/evel-knievel-museum-to-land-in-las-vegas-this-summer-3334640/ Mob Museum – https://themobmuseum.org/press_releases/the-mob-museum-acquires-adjacent-land-parcel-expansion-of-museum-footprint-to-enable-future-growth/ Summer fireworks – https://press.lvcva.com/news-releases/this-summer-in-vegas–expect-fireworks/s/7b79b330-488c-4caf-83fc-f5ee435dd52a?cat=news-releases”