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 […]
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 […]
[First Impressions and Pics] Encore Boston Harbor Casino
Wow, basically sums up my first impressions of Encore Boston Harbor. The 2.6 billion dollar casino resort seeks to redefine the casino resort experience in New England and also along the entire east coast.
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 […]
Vegas News | Mirage Auctions Art, Golden Gate Dumps Human Dealers, And New Vegas!
The biggest Vegas News over the past couple of weeks has to be Hard Rock putting more than 300 art pieces from the Mirage on the auction block. The online part is underway with the live auction on September 20 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. You can see the full list of Mirage auction items here. […]
Vegas Strip Adjacent Prices On The Strip
As a New Yorker, I’ve always looked at the Vegas Strip as Times Square, while the rest of Las Vegas is the boroughs surrounding the tourist trap. Now that I’m older, I realize there are expensive tourist traps around the country. Since prices in Las Vegas have become an issue, we’ve been exploring some of […]
Vegas News | A’s Stadium Construction Update, More Vegas Adjacent Deals, And Metallica Is Interested In Vegas
I’ve been sharing progress on A’s baseball stadium construction weekly. Here’s the past seven days for those of you who are curious about the future of the Tropicana site. I don’t normally follow GLPI’s earnings because it’s a real estate company, but the most recent update has some interesting info: “Finally, in Las Vegas, we […]
Vegas Strip Adjacent: Cheap Steak, Asian Food, And Booze Just Minutes Away
Before moving to Las Vegas, my friends and I would set one night aside for fine dining (usually steak) on the Vegas Strip and another for a popular local restaurant during each trip. This gave us the best of both worlds when visiting Las Vegas. In addition to broadening our horizons, eating at an off-strip […]