The Rewards Squeeze Is On Unless You’re A High Roller
The Global Gaming Expo, G2E, has come and gone. If you’re not familiar, it’s the casino industry’s annual gathering. Executives discuss hot topics in the casino business in The Venetian ballrooms while game manufacturers try to sell new games to properties. I often refer to it as the slot machine conference when people ask, and […]
Money on My Mind: What Vegas Visitors Are Really Paying For
On the surface, I’m not particularly price sensitive, but I definitely care about how much I spend. Deep down, I’m always paying attention and looking to get the best bang for my buck. I imagine much of the TravelZork community feels the same. That’s why we all try to maximize rewards, points, and miles. I […]
When Compliance Fails Quietly: Why Bowyer Happened at Resorts World — and Likely Wouldn’t Have at Wynn
Last week’s Nevada Gaming Control Board hearing around Resorts World Las Vegas was one of those moments that quietly says a lot about how casino compliance actually works — and how it fails. The facts are now public. Resorts World agreed to a $10.5 million fine tied to its handling of an illegal bookmaker, Matthew […]
[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 | Free ZOOX!, Friends Opens At MGM Grand, and Boyd Earnings Offer Insight To Visitation
This has been the hottest topic in Las Vegas over the past few months so let’s start Vegas News this week with a look at the first Las Vegas casino corporation to report earnings. Boyd is a good barometer since they have both locals and tourist properties in downtown Las Vegas. Boyd earnings news: In […]
A Look At Wynn Resorts Third Quarter Earnings
Wynn Resorts reported third-quarter earnings for its properties from Las Vegas to Macau just after the end of ZorkFest. While overall revenue was up slightly, the company missed the mark on Wall Street. Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts painted a prettier picture in the earnings press release: “Our third quarter results reflect healthy demand […]
Las Vegas: Few People Stay In Complimentary Hotel Rooms
This might come as a shock to anyone reading this but the majority of visitors to Las Vegas aren’t staying in complimentary hotel rooms.
Let’s Check Out Some Las Vegas Casino Implosions
Tropicana Las Vegas is set to be imploded in late 2024. Mark Loizeaux, president of Controlled Demolition, Inc who has handled many Las Vegas implosions previously, confirmed to a local Vegas news channel on Thursday. This will be the 15th major Las Vegas casino implosion property demolition since 1993, while others were simply torn down. […]
Vegas News | Suncoast Renovating, Tropicana Closed And Poolside Blackjack At Fontainebleau
Vegas News April 5th 2024 Before we get to the Suncoast Renovating, let’s dive into Poolside Blackjack at Fontainebleu. The six blackjack games at the Fontainebleau pool are now open. I’m working on an article about all outdoor gambling in Las Vegas that should be out soon. There will be more info soon. Suncoast is […]
Vegas News | A Spherical Armadillo, Reminder That The Tropicana Is Closing And Scorpions At The Venetian
Before we get to the Spherical Armadillo, We are going to start this edition of Vegas News with a couple of reminders. First, the Tropicana is closing for good on April 2 at 3 a.m.