Status Signals: 10/26/26 – Amex, JetBlue, Southwest, Bilt and more.
Welcome to Status Signals, powered by TravelZork: The Casino and Travel Loyalty Wire. Every two weeks, we track casino and travel loyalty moves worth knowing: comps, tiers, points, miles, lounges, cards, status matches, program changes, and the perks that actually matter. Casino loyalty comes first, then travel loyalty. For TravelZork readers, the real game is […]
New MyVegas Rewards at Venetian
MyVegas recently partnered with Venetian to offer new rewards, including comp Shin Lim tickets, a comp gondola ride, dining credits, and more. Good news: there’s now more value with MyVegas, a suite of free-to-play games that give you real-life rewards in Las Vegas and many other destinations. I’ve written many articles here about MyVegas, including […]
Status Signals: 10/15/26 – MGM Rewards, Carnival Mastercard, Rove and JetBlue + more
Welcome to Status Signals, powered by TravelZork: The Casino and Travel Loyalty Wire. Every two weeks, we track casino and travel loyalty moves worth knowing: comps, tiers, points, miles, lounges, cards, status matches, program changes, and the perks that actually matter. Casino loyalty comes first, then travel loyalty. For TravelZork readers, the real game is […]
Increased Welcome Bonuses on MGM Rewards Credit Cards
The $249 annual fee MGM Iconic Mastercard is now even stronger with a welcome bonus of 45,000 points ($450 value), up from a recent 30,000-point sign-up bonus. This is a two-tiered welcome bonus: spend $5,000 in three months to earn 30,000 points. Earn an additional 15,000 points after $7,500 total spending in the first six […]
Carnival Rewards Mastercard Review
Barclays recently announced a new Carnival Rewards Mastercard promising “a brand-new rewards program,” “enhanced benefits,” “highly competitive everyday earning categories,” and the ability to “unlock higher loyalty status levels faster simply by using the card.” Does the new card live up to the press release hype, and should cruisers prioritize this new credit card? The […]
Status Signals: 9/30/26 – Rove Dining, Amtrak, A Possible Free Cruise, and More
Welcome to Status Signals, powered by TravelZork: The Casino and Travel Loyalty Wire. Every two weeks, we track casino and travel loyalty moves worth knowing: comps, tiers, points, miles, lounges, cards, status matches, program changes, and the perks that actually matter. Casino loyalty comes first. Then travel loyalty. Because for TravelZork readers, the real game […]
Patience Is a Virtue: Gambling, Points & Miles and Playing the Long Game
Whether it’s gambling, points & miles, or life in general, patience isn’t just waiting; it’s staying calm and taking a long-term perspective to make better decisions. One of the easiest ways to make poor decisions in miles & points and gambling is believing you have to solve something right now or have a particular result […]
Status Signals: 9/17/26
Welcome to Status Signals, powered by TravelZork: The Casino and Travel Loyalty Wire. Every two weeks, we track casino and travel loyalty moves worth knowing: comps, tiers, points, miles, lounges, cards, status matches, program changes, and the perks that actually matter. Casino loyalty comes first. Then travel loyalty. Because for TravelZork readers, the real game […]
Debunking Common Gambling Myths
Miles and Points enthusiasts new to gambling should avoid common myths, misunderstandings, and superstitious thinking. Those active in points and miles circles may dip their toes into gambling due to the overlap among casino loyalty, travel loyalty, and credit cards. One challenge is that there is a wealth of bad information, especially from gambling influencers […]
Save Money in Las Vegas During Your Birthday Month
Las Vegas remains one of the best places for cheap hotels, food, and entertainment. Visit Las Vegas during your birthday month for even more value. As usual, I’ll be going to Las Vegas for my birthday month. Arriving in late August – checking in on a Sunday and leaving on a Friday – I’ll be […]