Author: Michael Trager

Michael is a travel enthusiast who is passionate about food and casino adventures and is very detail-oriented when it comes to travel, especially when it comes to the entire flight and airport experience. Before returning to the USA, he resided in Europe (Amsterdam and London) from 2013 to 2020. Current passion projects include TravelZork, the creation of ZorkFest (The Preeminent Consumer-Focused Travel Loyalty (Miles+Points) and Casino Loyalty Conference), and ZorkCast Podcast. In addition, Michael is passionate about the history of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, as well as baccarat, and enjoys cooking and experiencing food around the globe.

Welcome to ZorkCast the TravelZork Podcast

ZorkCast TravelZork Podcast | Get your daily dose, that usually does not exceed 9 minutes. EVERY DAY. #ZorkCast powered by TravelZork. ZorkCast, the podcast that is all about helping you travel smarter, gamble smarter, and maximize your adventures.

NETimeGambling | Casinos in New England

In addition to Atlantic City and the numerous new venues, casinos in New England feature two of the largest casino floors (Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods) in the world. If you enjoy casinos you will definitely want to pay attention to the New England casino properties and the ongoing expansion and developments in this area.

Where is Phil Ivey? WSOP 2017

Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords

Where is Phil Ivey? WSOP 2017 | There are currently cases pending with Borgata Atlantic City and Crockfords Club Mayfair (Genting Casinos) in the UK. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court in the UK will hear the case : Ivey (Appellant) v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords (Respondents).

FoundersCard British Airways Discount Benefit – SAVE $$

The FoundersCard British Airways Discount Benefit is one of the numerous membership in one of the best programs for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Casino Musings | The Strangest Casino In The World… With The Best View!

Casino Musings | The Strangest Casino In The World… Can You Guess? It was conceived as a classy casino center boardwalk in Atlantic City. A bit too classy for American Gaming tastes. It was casino number seven in New Jersey.

June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | FoundersCard Apply Now! | + Lots of new benefits

FoundersCard Founders Card Promotion June 2017

June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | LIMITED TIME OFFER | Waiver of Initiation Fee until 30th June 2017 – Join the membership program with numerous travel and lifestyle benefits.

How Loyal Is Your Travel Loyalty Plan?

I’m a big fan of loyalty programs. I generally belong to just about any that will have me, whether it’s a frequent flyer scheme or a punch card at a local sandwich shop. There is, however, one thing about loyalty programs that tends to aggravate me: Their name.

Exciting Rewards for British Airways New Parents

British Airways new parents who are flying less due to maternity, paternity or adoption leave can put their account on hold for a year, protecting elite (BAEC Bronze-Silver-Gold) status.

Atlantic City | Borgata Black to Mlife Gold – Initial Thoughts

The transition of Borgata Black to Mlife Gold is of particular interest to me, since Borgata Rewards has three tiers in their loyalty program (Red – Black – Titanium) while Mlife has five tiers (Sapphire – Pearl – Gold – Platinum – Noir).

World of Hyatt Globalist | CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status

One of my favorite conversations is sweet spots in loyalty programs. Be it casino, hotel or airline programs it is always fun to imagine how one can reach top tier elite status with the least amount of spend. I was actually discussing CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status with my buddy John the other day, as it references to Hyatt Globalist status. Globalist (formerly Hyatt Diamond) is now the top published tier for Hyatt loyalty.