Michael Trager

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Michael resides in London and travels extensively as a British Airways Executive Club (BAEC) Gold member, after previously being a Delta Diamond Medallion in The Netherlands. Miles+Points airline/hotel loyalty programs and learning to optimize the use of loyalty programs are intense interests of Michael’s. In addition, Michael is passionate about casino loyalty programs, the history of Las Vegas/Atlantic City and baccarat, as well as cooking and also enjoying foodie experiences around the globe.

January 11, 2017 Michael Trager

First Glance | Borgata Atlantic City in 8 Pictures

This week we begin our look at one of the best and most exciting casino gaming resorts in the United States, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The hotel is composed of two properties The Borgata and The Water Club Hotel at Borgata. While the marketing and promotional materials might tell a different story, there is still a very intense focus on casino gaming at Borgata.

January 7, 2017 Michael Trager

Pondering Business Class Award Travel USA to London | British Airways and Delta

I arrived in Boston without a return ticket to Europe. This brings us to the question of developing the best strategy for business class award travel USA to London.

January 6, 2017 Michael Trager

It Begins | Gambling Downgrades by MGM at Borgata Atlantic City | Craps Odds Now 3x 4x 5x

It begins, on Wednesday this week gambling downgrades by MGM at Borgata Atlantic City took on of it’s first victims. Craps (dice) odds. Historically, Atlantic City was always the “home” of 5x odds at craps games. Las Vegas was known for 3x 4x 5x odds, with some exceptions throughout.

January 4, 2017 Michael Trager

First Glance | Mandarin Oriental Boston in 8 Pictures

The Mandarin Oriental Boston is that wonderful combination of “affordable” and five star luxury. But, before we delve into things, let’s just take a peak.

December 29, 2016 Michael Trager

Atlantic City January 2017 | Some like it hot. Some like it cold.

Some like it hot. Some like it cold. From an Indoor Beach Bash at Tropicana, to New Year’s Day polar bear plunges, January in Atlantic City offers something for everyone.

December 1, 2016 Michael Trager

Atlantic City December 2016 | In a “family-friendly” mood!

December seems to put Atlantic City in a more “family-friendly” mood.

The best place to head is Tropicana. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 on the Boardwalk and include a special holiday sing-along presentation of Tropicana’s Multimedia Light and Sound Show.

October 29, 2016 Michael Trager

Atlantic City November 2016 | Tattoos, Rodeo, Ballet, Casino Events and More!

During November visitors will have lots to be thankful for – and they don’t even have to wait until Thanksgiving.

They’re already available for play, but the “official” debut of the first video-gaming machines in a U.S.-based casino is Nov. 2 at Bally’s Wild Wild West, Caesars and Harrah’s. The premier game, “Danger Arena,” is a first-person action video game in which player skill determines the payout.