
MGM, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas And Loyalty Programs. How Much Harmonization Is Enough?
The MGM Cosmopolitan Las Vegas acquisition was a game-changer for the company. Not only did MGM solidify its position on the west side of the Strip but it also picked up one of the hottest properties with a higher ADR (average daily rate for a room). Its sale of Mirage will help finance the purchase. In the realty world, it’s pretty straightforward. MGM is now the owner of Cosmo-Vegas operations.

Gambling | Casino THEO | It’s All About The THEO (Average Daily Theoretical – ADT)
Your theoretical loss to the casino (your casino theo or average daily theoretical – ADT) is the way the casino calculates what you are worth to them. It’s not a theoretical win because every game that the casino offers has a house advantage and the payoff for a bet is always less than the odds of winning that bet.

Casino Loyalty | Casino Comps vs. Cashback
Casino Comps and Cashback are both perks that casinos offer to players to encourage them to gamble. They are related but they are different.

Vegas News | A Return Downtown To See New Sportsbooks And New Downtown Wildfire Casino Sets Opening Date
Last week, I made my first trip to downtown Las Vegas this year and loved it. This is somewhat monumental, as I regularly visited this part of town when I first moved to Las Vegas. Station Casinos Downtown Wildfire Casino is opening on February 10.

Be Even Healthier With Wynn Living Well
So you’re in Las Vegas. Last night, you smoked, you drank and you ate too much at the buffet. So

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Opening at Horseshoe Las Vegas
Horseshoe Las Vegas is adding another restaurant upgrade, with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen arriving this summer

Vegas News | New Casino Revenue Report, Catching A Predator And A Cannabis-Friendly Hotel
New Casino Revenue Report – The 2022 Nevada Gaming Abstract was released last week. This report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board includes all income and expenses for Las Vegas casinos from the last fiscal year. The report covers July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

Vegas News | New Comp Drink Policy At Cosmo, Bellagio Is Ready For Lunar New Year and Adele Reminds Us About Cheap Show Tickets
I enjoyed a couple of comp nights at the Cosmopolitan. This is my monthly work/play casino trip and my first for 2023. New Comp Drink Policy At Cosmo…

The Cruise Suite Question: Should You Book A Suite On Your Next Cruise?
Should you book a suite on your next cruise? Here are a few of the perks and some factors to think about when booking your cruise suite.