New Cruise Benefits with MGM Rewards Tier Credits, Comps, and More
MGM Rewards just upped the ante with additional cruise benefits. Gamblers booking Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise ships with MGM Rewards can now earn MGM tier credits, MGM Rewards Points (comps), and Slot Dollars or freeplay in addition to cruise company loyalty program benefits. In March of 2025, MGM Rewards added a yearly comp cruise […]
Remembering Darryl McEwen
Darryl McEwen did a great job decoding the Caesars Rewards program (don’t dare say Total Rewards, especially years after the change, or Caesar’s Rewards) and organizing information, including promotions, in his newsletter. Sadly, as far as I know, casinos never hired him as a consultant, so he continued his work independently with the help of […]
Amphora Lounge at Borgata Offers Amazing Value
The Amphora Lounge at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City offers one of the best value experiences for travelers and gamblers who leverage points, miles, and casino loyalty programs. For just $12.50 per person in MGM Rewards Points (comps), guests with MGM Gold status or higher gain access to a high-end lounge with […]
Gambling on an Emerald Princess Cruise
Princess Cruises offers profitable gambling opportunities through Video Poker play funded by room charges and, potentially, the use of discounted Princess gift cards to offset gambling charges. You may also find additional value through Princess’ casino loyalty program. Although Princess’ Jacks or Better Video Poker games have about a 97% return to player (3% house […]
MGM Launches ‘MGM Rewards Iconic’ Credit Card
After teasing a new premium credit card in a recent press release, MGM Rewards delivered on its promise with the MGM Rewards Iconic credit card, a new credit card offering incredible potential for status and comp earnings, especially for gamblers who can use the card to fund and play on BetMGM. In the past, I […]
Live! Philadelphia Resumes Tier Matching
Recently, Live! Casino in Philadelphia changed their tier matching rules to permit active and inactive players, a departure from their previous policy of only allowing new and inactive players. As an active Poker player at Live!, I was able to match my MGM Platinum status to Live! Black status. Notable Black card perks include a […]
MGM Rewards Improvements: Cruises and Rollover Tier Credits
The already valuable MGM Rewards program added even more benefits, most notably including a complimentary five-night Oceanview room cruise with MGM Gold status with $75 in freeplay and a complimentary seven-night balcony room cruise with $100 in freeplay (up from a shorter duration, an Oceanview room, and $0 freeplay). See their recent press release for […]
Don’t Hate Good Promotions, Embrace Them
I recently posted in the TravelZork Facebook group about an upcoming Caesars Rewards 10x Tier Credit Multiplier for in-person play, which should be available for all players at all Caesars casinos. Oddly, one person didn’t like this great promotion. One commenter bemoaned the promotion, claiming ‘status will be worthless’ and that he earned the status […]
Gambling Onboard Celebrity Silhouette
Onboard the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship, there’s a good opportunity to play Video Poker with an edge thanks to credit card charges funding buy-ins. I’m currently onboard the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship, thanks to a comp cruise offer that comes with earned MGM Platinum status. I earned status from spending on the MGM Mastercard credit […]
Dave Ramsey WRONG about Gambling and Credit
Dave Ramsey, often unfortunately called ‘America’s Voice On Money’ by mainstream media sources, frequently makes terrible arguments against credit cards and gambling, showing he has minimal credibility. In addition to being factually wrong, misrepresenting the basics of how credit scores work, saying things like “The credit, or FICO, score is simply an “I love debt […]
