
[UPDATED] Vegas is open again, but is it worth the visit?
Nobody ever thought we would be saying the phrase “Vegas Is Open.” If you are not a true lover of all things Vegas, you might not understand what it means to return to Las Vegas. That feeling you get when see the strip landing at LAS. That feeling you get. You have arrived. You have not just arrived anywhere, you have arrived in Las Vegas.

What Is A Casino Offer? (Casino Marketing Offer)
What is a casino offer? Earning casino marketing offers (and continuing to receive them) from a large casino loyalty program is a very complicated endeavor. There are numerous variables to consider, such as which property you are playing at and the casino property’s popularity. Other considerations include how badly that casino property wants to drum up business and what games, amenities, and restaurants they offer.

Atlantic City | TBT | You’re FIRED! TRUMP PLAZA, Atlantic City CLOSES!
These were some brief thoughts after the closing of Trump Plaza in 2014. I visited in August 2014 for a final time a few weeks before the property closed. Seems appropriate to publish, especially with all of the recent media attention on Donald Trump.

Vegas News | Things Are Looking Up As Vegas Pool Season Arrives!
Casino earnings season came to an end with a bang this week. Caesars reported fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for 2020. We all know last year was bad for casinos. You can see that in the release. On the good news side, Vegas Pool Season arrives.

Vegas News | Hamilton May Do Vegas And More Casinos and Entertainment Returning To Operation
Before we share a huge amount of Vegas Quick Hits and the rumor about Hamilton in Vegas….. We’re going to start Vegas News off a bit differently this week. I received a rare Saturday morning marketing email from a gaming company that I have to share.

[Updated] LAS VEGAS SHOWS – During Covid Times
Las Vegas is #VegasSmart and back with a catalogue bursting with wonderful and wacky shows ready to thrill, excite, mystify and entertain you and your loved ones. Whether you want to laugh, sing, dance, or scream, there’s always a little something for everyone on the fabulous Las Vegas strip. We are excited to bring you an informative guide; Las Vegas Shows updated for Covid Times.

Vegas News | Covid Restrictions Loosen and Casinos Opening and Changing Hands
This week’s big news in Las Vegas is that there’s a plan to loosen restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada. I’ll just cut to the chase with some bottom-line info on the details regarding the fact that covid restrictions will loosen soon.

Vegas News | Short Pouring Just Before Pool Season
This week Vital Vegas tipped us off to The Linq short pouring mixed drinks. This is useful to prep for future casino visits. A few years ago I wrote about the unintended consequences of drink monitoring systems at casino bars in Las Vegas. I don’t mind the practice because I usually play fast enough to not worry about getting complimentary drinks.