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. […]
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 […]
Ellis Island And Rampart Casino Update Rewards Programs, Let’s Take A Look
Casino rewards are about personal choice and what you want. My needs as a Las Vegas local are different from when I was a tourist, and even then, my preferences changed over time. Unlike some casino-goers, we consider where we spend our money and what rewards we receive in return. There was a time when […]
Sometimes We Need To Reevaluate Our Gambling
Today is a personal tale based on a post I saw on social media earlier this week. Eventually, we all hit a bad place when gambling, and I thought I’d share my most recent experience. We’ll start with a little of my gambling history for those who aren’t familiar. Gambling Since Grade School I’ve been […]
ZorkFest 2025 Takeaways: Finding Value Where Points and Gambling Overlap
Another Zorkfest is in the books! I shared my initial thoughts on social media, but it’s time to reflect on the conference. As usual, it was interesting and informative, though I didn’t get as much insight into different topics as I’d planned to. That’s the case with every conference since I tend to go with […]
Caesars, NOT Caesar’s Palace | Las Vegas
But wait, isn’t it Caesar’s Palace. NO! It’s actually not. Perhaps you have heard of Jay Sarno and his vision. Often when the “apostrophe conversation” comes up, people have no idea what I am talking about. Sometimes, I even like to tell the story backwards.
Get The Most From ZorkFest With Gambling Sessions And Advice
ZorkFest is a conference where casino and travel rewards meet. Casino reward points and comps come from cash spending at restaurants and retail outlets in casinos, as well as gambling. The vast majority of the TravelZork community is proficient at generating rewards from retail spending. However, they might not understand the intricacies of earning rewards […]
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 […]
Learn Video Poker | How to Get Started
Learn Video Poker | Generally, video poker has better long term theoretical odds than slots but you have to learn how to play it. You must find and play only machines with the best pay tables and learn the strategies well enough to get close to realizing the best odds you can find.
Quotable Casino and Gambling Quotes
The Inveterate Gambler is always interested in gambling words of wisdom. Below you will find some of my favorite gambling quotes. Some are classic, some profound; some are just random musing. They come from celebrates, titular characters or just everyday players.