Vegas News | What’s Up With Caesars, Bally’s, the Stadium and all Those Hidden Discounts?!
Caesars had until last weekend to accept a new deal to replace Fertitta’s offer to take the company private. There’s usually an announcement or/and a legal filing to say the deal is going forward. The date passed with no announcement by Caesars, Fertitta or anyone else. It’s definitely a little weird and there’s been chatter […]
Top-tier Casino Rewards Members Are Rare. Here’s How TravelZork Helps You Maximize It
When I’m not sharing Vegas News at TravelZork, I often reference casino rewards data, the current state of those benefits, and what the future may hold for the programs in Las Vegas and around the country. Earlier this year, I noted that 62% of visitors to Las Vegas pay the full rate for hotel rooms. […]
Las Vegas Monorail: Maps and Prices for 2026
You might think about Uber/Lyft and taxis when you think of getting around Sin City. But a sometimes forgotten option is the monorail, or as I should say: monorails. In total there are 3 monorails remaining (RIP Mirage Monorail). First, the major one. The Las Vegas Monorail offers an affordable solution to navigating the bustling […]
Vegas News | Celebrating America 250, Diving Deeper Into Bally’s Plans and Station Casinos Turns 50!
I understand why businesses don’t like to make news heading into a long holiday weekend, but I don’t like it. This was barely a thing when I was younger, and it’s seemingly grown every year as the news cycle gets shorter. If a company shares anything it wants people to be aware of 48 hours […]
Las Vegas Casinos Spend How Much On Comps?
In Vegas News a couple of weeks ago, I shared some information from the 2025 Nevada Gaming Abstract report, which provides a look inside the accounting of every casino in the state. Income, expenses, and revenue are broken down by region, similar to the monthly reports. However, there’s much more information available in this report. […]
Vegas News | Sigma Derby Moves, Bally’s Continues To Stall and Rocky Horror Sphere Show!
If you know me at all, you know I love data. It can help explain everything from sports outcomes to business practices. Sorting Las Vegas casino data is both a hobby and work-related. The Nevada Gaming Control Board recently released its annual Gaming Abstract report for every casino area in the state. While the Las […]
Bubble Craps: Similar Game, Worse Value
‘Bubble Craps,’ an electronic version of the standard Craps table game, seems similar to traditional Craps, but can offer worse value for gamblers, especially for those looking for Tier Credits, comps, and return offers. A recent discussion on the TravelZork Facebook group centered on a gambler claiming his casino offers “got destroyed” after he played […]
Looking Into What Caesars and Rewards Will Look Like After the Fertitta Deal is Complete
Tilman Fertitta’s pending acquisition of Caesars has been one of the hottest topics since it was announced in May. Don’t get your hopes up about the future of Caesars properties. Fertitta appears to be a great businessman. That’s good for him, but might not be so good for fans of the businesses he buys. According […]
Vegas News | Fireworks, Caesars and MGM Update and Las Vegas GP Til 2037
Vegas News is published every other week, so it’s more of a roundup of what’s happening than actual breaking news. This is just a heads-up for those who stumble upon this and see “old news.” There has been such big news since the last column that Mr. TravelZork and Movestro actually recorded a podcast before […]
Fertitta Buying Caesars: How the $17.6B Casino Deal Could Reshape Atlantic City and Beyond
The Fertitta / Caesars announcement is a massive casino industry story, and the press release is only the beginning. Fertitta Entertainment has entered into an agreement to acquire Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $17.6 billion, including approximately $11.9 billion of Caesars debt. Caesars shareholders would receive $31.00 per share in cash. […]