MGM Resorts Plans More Vegas Upgrades and Hints at New Marriott-Branded Hotel

MGM Resorts reported earnings this week. You can see details about the financials here. I listen to earnings calls for news beyond the numbers. When executives speak, they add context and insights that aren’t included in the press release, which is focused solely on financial performance. During the call, the company shared updates about additional […]
Evolving With Las Vegas

This week, I was sitting in a panel at Duck Duck Shed, reflecting on Las Vegas—its past and where it’s headed—and I couldn’t help but think about how I’ve personally evolved here. It’s kind of come full circle since I first started visiting just after I turned 21. When I began visiting Las Vegas, I […]
Vegas News | Durango Has Poolside Blackjack, MGM Has A New Credit Card, And There’s A New Poker Room Coming To Planet Hollywood

This will be a somewhat brief edition of Vegas News, with the short week for the long holiday weekend, I learned about at 8 a.m. on Friday. Before I get started, I want to remind everyone that you’ll need a Real ID to fly to Las Vegas soon. I finally gathered my info and need […]
What’s Your Favorite Gambling Promotion?

Preamble: Since I cover Las Vegas daily, I don’t spend as much time on what’s happening in Atlantic City. While doing research for today’s column, I noticed that numerous Atlantic City casinos regularly offer large Tier Multiplier promotions. I was looking for other info, but it seems Hard Rock, Ocean, and Tropicana (Caesars) have the […]
Vegas News | KISS Storming Virgin, Wynn Is Turning 20, And Star Wars Burlesque Is Coming To Rio

Where should we start Vegas News today? Between MGM Resorts, Wynn Las Vegas, and Wrestlemania, the possibilities are endless. After a brief walk around my building, I think we’ll start with something you should all be familiar with, but it’s a place this news column with info from the past two weeks should begin just […]
Getting The Best Vegas Booze For The Buck

Getting the best bang for your buck is one of the things that makes the TravelZork community so great. This is best on a macro level. While many of you are obsessed with always finding the best deal, I’ve been able to learn which specific things fit my life., one of them being the best […]
Vegas News | Goodbye Cromwell, People Rarely Get Comp Hotel Rooms, And Rio Made Jeopardy!

I hate to start the Vegas News on a sour note but longtime Las Vegas writer Norm Clarke passed away this week. He was a great writer with legitimate connections and insight. From what I’m told he was an even better person. Read more here. On another somewhat sour note, the new spring display at […]
You Can Buy Las Vegas Casino Resort Beds (And More)

I’m going to start with a personal story and go into detail about how you can sleep at home in your favorite casino resort bed, just like the one you enjoyed in Las Vegas. How I Got The Same Mattress I Slept On At The Cosmopolitan After years of searching for a mattress, I ended […]
Vegas News | MGM Rewards Tier Match Is Back, Las Vegas Is Affordable And The Plaza Might Have The Best ATS!

It feels good to be in Las Vegas after nearly a month in Amish Country, PA. I shared a few pics on Instagram of the things I was seeing while traveling through the area. Enough about me, let’s get to the Vegas News from the past couple of weeks! The Las Vegas Grand Prix released […]
Wynn Earnings Shows Continued Strength In Las Vegas

Wynn Resorts recently reported fourth quarter and full year earnings for 2024. While the company was looking forward to the future, it also acknowledged another record year in Las Vegas. Since Mr. TravelZork is a Wynn Fanboy ™ we’ll mostly focus on how Wynn Las Vegas performed after a quick look at the big picture […]