Vegas News | Aria and Cosmopolitan Renovations, Durango Expansion and Remembering Lion’s Share Slots

If you’ve been reading Vegas News regularly, you know that I listen to earnings calls to A) find out official news about what’s being planned for casinos and B) try to understand the mindset of a casino corporation. Casino earnings season started last week, but the most telling quote came earlier this week when MGM’s […]
Get The Most From ZorkFest With Gambling Sessions And Advice

ZorkFest is a conference where casino and travel rewards meet. Casino reward points and comps come from cash spending at restaurants and retail outlets in casinos, as well as gambling. The vast majority of the TravelZork community is proficient at generating rewards from retail spending. However, they might not understand the intricacies of earning rewards […]
Vegas News | Bally’s Has A Plan For Vegas, $5 Booze At New York-New York and What’s Up With MGM?

No idea how the TravelZork podcast fellas found this to be a slow news period for Las Vegas and casinos, but that’s why I’m here, as Movestro said. Let’s get to it, starting with MGM Resorts news around the country. Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York updated its outdoor space and has $5 booze […]
What I Learned About Loyalty Clubs At G2E And How ZorkFest Is Ahead Of The Curve

I was at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) all week and spent some time listening to casino loyalty panels. So, instead of another look at what you can expect to see at ZorkFest 2025 from Dec. 5-7 at M Resort, I’ll share some thoughts on why the TravelZork community and ZorkFest are important. G2E is […]
The Education Track Is Always The Biggest Takeaway From ZorkFest

ZorkFest is a two-track conference that connects travel rewards and casino rewards. While different, they’re not far apart, and tips from one can often benefit the other. Many of you know I come from the casino world. Rewards from my gambling hobby became important to me when I saw my friend, who only played video […]
Vegas News | Bally’s Has A Plan, Free Music Festival and More Cheap Gambling!

Before diving into the various Vegas News items over the past couple of weeks, I’m curious if anyone in the TravelZork fam took advantage of the big 5-Day Sale by the LVCVA. The deals weren’t great to me, and I’m curious if anything stood out to anyone. On a related note, the casino earnings season […]
Vegas News | Brothel Tours, Bellagio Changes, Free Booze At Golden Gate, And More!

Five times a year, I lead Vegas News with details about the newest display at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden. As usual, the fall display is my least favorite. It’s beautiful as always, but not my preference. Christmas is my favorite if you’re curious. See pics below and read about it here. The process […]
Let’s Get Ready For ZorkFest 2025!

ZorkFest 2025 takes place on Friday, December 5, through Sunday, December 7, at the M Resort. Are you ready?! If so, you can reserve ZorkFest tickets here. This is TravelZork’s annual gathering to discuss travel and casino loyalty. There will be more sessions from experts in the field than ever this year. Additionally, there will […]
Vegas News | M Resort Ahead Of Schedule, Bazaar Opens At Palazzo, And Deals-A-Plenty

M Resort is ahead of schedule with construction on its new hotel tower, and it will be open on Dec. 1. Yes, that’s in time for ZorkFest on Dec. 5. They’re also adding a restaurant from Emeril. BAM! See renderings below and read more here. Caesars has a $300 midweek deal that includes 2 room […]
Vegas Strip-Adjacent Rewards Programs

For the past month or so, we’ve been looking at Vegas Strip-adjacent options for visitors who want to save money. There are plenty of deals for eating, drinking, and gambling just a few minutes away from the main tourist corridor. Caesars and MGM Rewards are the most popular loyalty programs since they have multiple properties […]