Vegas News | Riviera Site Plans, Tropicana Implosion Party And A Boring Update

Vegas News Update - TravelZork Vegas News

Holidays are good for the soul but they’re bad for news announcements. Businesses tend to lay low with good news heading into long holiday weekends because the news can get lost while people are enjoying time off. We’re coming off the end of summer Labor Day Weekend celebrations so news is limited.  Having said that, […]

ZorkFest 2024 In Focus: Socializing And Gambling

Pai Gow Poker At The Cromwell

ZorkFest is a lot of things to different people. As I mentioned last time, I find the most valuable the educational seminars to be the most important part of Zorkfest 2024. The ZorkFest website has been updated so you can find information on all the speakers. There are more than just the handful I highlighted […]

Vegas News | New Slots, MGM’s Big 3 And Rod Stewart Gets A Haircut!

Vegas News Update - TravelZork Vegas News

It’s your bi-monthly edition of Vegas News! We’re going to change things up in my weekly column for the next couple of months. The news will still be delivered every other week. In the weeks I don’t share what’s happening in Las Vegas, we’re going to explore what you’ll experience at ZorkFest in November. There […]

Saying Goodbye To The Cosmopolitan As It Becomes An MGM Rewards Property

The Cosmopolitan is finally under the MGM Rewards umbrella. It only took a couple of years since MGM Resorts purchased the casino for this transition. So far I’ve seen mixed reviews from Cosmopolitan Identity Rewards members checking their MGM accounts. Some are seeing much better offers. Others, like me, have no offers, less free play, […]

Am I The Only Person With Mixed Emotions About The Mirage Closing?

The Mirage Closing to become HRCHAGH or something

The Mirage closed its doors for good this week and there have been many people mourning the loss. I feel strange because I’m not mourning the loss of The Mirage. I’m a moody person with big swings. This week the swings went from emotional to emotionless. I’ve had strong feelings about The Mirage closing for […]

Where Do You Spend The Most Time and Money in Las Vegas?

time and money in las vegas

I’ve been doing too much research this year. Every now and then something appears that makes me curious about the differences between the TravelZork community and the typical Las Vegas visitor. The two are not the same. Las Vegas casino revenue has less to do with gaming than ever – especially on the Vegas Strip. […]