MGM Launches ‘MGM Rewards Iconic’ Credit Card

After teasing a new premium credit card in a recent press release, MGM Rewards delivered on its promise with the MGM Rewards Iconic credit card, a new credit card offering incredible potential for status and comp earnings, especially for gamblers who can use the card to fund and play on BetMGM. In the past, I […]
Live! Philadelphia Resumes Tier Matching

Recently, Live! Casino in Philadelphia changed their tier matching rules to permit active and inactive players, a departure from their previous policy of only allowing new and inactive players. As an active Poker player at Live!, I was able to match my MGM Platinum status to Live! Black status. Notable Black card perks include a […]
What’s Your Favorite Gambling Promotion?

Preamble: Since I cover Las Vegas daily, I don’t spend as much time on what’s happening in Atlantic City. While doing research for today’s column, I noticed that numerous Atlantic City casinos regularly offer large Tier Multiplier promotions. I was looking for other info, but it seems Hard Rock, Ocean, and Tropicana (Caesars) have the […]
Vegas News | KISS Storming Virgin, Wynn Is Turning 20, And Star Wars Burlesque Is Coming To Rio

Where should we start Vegas News today? Between MGM Resorts, Wynn Las Vegas, and Wrestlemania, the possibilities are endless. After a brief walk around my building, I think we’ll start with something you should all be familiar with, but it’s a place this news column with info from the past two weeks should begin just […]
MGM Rewards Improvements: Cruises and Rollover Tier Credits

The already valuable MGM Rewards program added even more benefits, most notably including a complimentary five-night Oceanview room cruise with MGM Gold status with $75 in freeplay and a complimentary seven-night balcony room cruise with $100 in freeplay (up from a shorter duration, an Oceanview room, and $0 freeplay). See their recent press release for […]
Cherry Rewards: Tier Matching, and Everything You Need to Know

If you needed another reason to check out Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, their brand-new Cherry Rewards program might be it. Designed to be one of the juiciest loyalty programs on the Strip, Cherry Rewards is not just about collecting points—it’s about unlocking experiences, indulgences, and exclusive perks all over the property. From the casino to […]
Don’t Hate Good Promotions, Embrace Them

I recently posted in the TravelZork Facebook group about an upcoming Caesars Rewards 10x Tier Credit Multiplier for in-person play, which should be available for all players at all Caesars casinos. Oddly, one person didn’t like this great promotion. One commenter bemoaned the promotion, claiming ‘status will be worthless’ and that he earned the status […]
You Can Buy Las Vegas Casino Resort Beds (And More)

I’m going to start with a personal story and go into detail about how you can sleep at home in your favorite casino resort bed, just like the one you enjoyed in Las Vegas. How I Got The Same Mattress I Slept On At The Cosmopolitan After years of searching for a mattress, I ended […]
Gambling Onboard Celebrity Silhouette

Onboard the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship, there’s a good opportunity to play Video Poker with an edge thanks to credit card charges funding buy-ins. I’m currently onboard the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship, thanks to a comp cruise offer that comes with earned MGM Platinum status. I earned status from spending on the MGM Mastercard credit […]
Vegas News | MGM Rewards Tier Match Is Back, Las Vegas Is Affordable And The Plaza Might Have The Best ATS!

It feels good to be in Las Vegas after nearly a month in Amish Country, PA. I shared a few pics on Instagram of the things I was seeing while traveling through the area. Enough about me, let’s get to the Vegas News from the past couple of weeks! The Las Vegas Grand Prix released […]