Vegas News | New Restaurants, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, We Explored The World Of Swingers

Happy end of days! (for 2024) Las Vegas doesn’t stop and neither does the news. The Vegas Strip seems to be busier than ever for the holiday season. I tend to keep my distance while the tourists gawk and walk slower than usual around the most touristy parts of town. The burbs are also busy, […]
Las Vegas Rewards Roundup: Venetian/Hyatt, W/Marriott And Treasure(y) Island

This was a busy week for the Las Vegas rewards community. There’s a new casino rewards program and two new Las Vegas tie-ups with worldwide hotel loyalty programs. We’ll take a quick look at The Venetian’s selection of Hyatt as its new hotel partner and share some words about TheHotelDelanoW’s addition to the MGM Rewards […]
Vegas News | All-Net 2.0 Moves Forward And Jimbo’s Back!

We’re well into the holiday season in Las Vegas. I hope to check out the Fontainebleau ice rink above next week. You can get a rundown of New Year’s Eve fireworks, shows, and parties from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority here. Pro-tip: The Vegas Strip is a blast on New Year’s Eve but […]
There’s A New Baccarat Guy In Town!

When I first met Mr.TravelZork, he was known as Baccarat Guy online. His fascination for the game was and is unrelenting even though he no longer goes by the name. I was known as East Coast Gambler at the time but ditched that shortly after moving to Las Vegas. People didn’t like that I was […]
Vegas News | It’s the Holiday Season, F1 Wrapup, Plenty Of Dining And Show Info

Hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hopefully, this edition of Vegas News will give you some entertainment while dealing with Black Friday sales, Small Business Saturday, or whatever you’re up to. Holiday weeks are typically a little slow on news but that’s ok, we have two weeks of news for ya! On top […]
A Look At Wynn Resorts Third Quarter Earnings

Wynn Resorts reported third-quarter earnings for its properties from Las Vegas to Macau just after the end of ZorkFest. While overall revenue was up slightly, the company missed the mark on Wall Street. Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts painted a prettier picture in the earnings press release: “Our third quarter results reflect healthy demand […]
Vegas News | Room Renovations, Go Karting And Swingers On The Vegas Strip And RIP Mr. Piffles

ZorkFest was a blast but now it’s back to the semi-regular Vegas News column. This week will be a mega-Vegas News catch-up. Buckle up, it’s been a while! Casino earnings We’re going to start with a quick recap of casino earnings. If the numbers bore you just read this and move down. The biggest news […]
Looking Back At ZorkFest 2024

ZorkFest has come and gone! It was a whirlwind weekend of fun and learning. It was great to see old faces and meet new people. I didn’t make it to every event but did enough in and around ZorkFest to share some thoughts. First of all, congrats to Mr. TravelZork Michael Trager. ZorkFest was destined […]
ZorkFest Is Almost Here!

ZorkFest is just almost here. The event takes place Nov. 1-3 at Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally’s). A few tickets are still available for anyone interested in attending. Over the past couple of months, I’ve shared why conferences like ZorkFest are useful. The most important feature of this event for me is the educational seminars. […]
Vegas News | Rooftop Ice And Roller Skating, Changes At The Venetian And New Games Coming To Casinos

Last week was the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) and I think I’m finally caught up. Well, not caught up but back to a normal schedule. There’s still plenty to do. Here are a few pieces I’ve already written. DJ Cornsquealius! #G2E2024 pic.twitter.com/e2bEDjSvpE — Marc (@MeltzVegas) October 9, 2024 Marble Run is real and fantastic. There […]