Advantage Slot Play: A Different Strategy for Casino Statuses and Rewards
I ordered the new book ‘Breaking the Slot Code’ published by Anthony Curtis of Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press. Author Ben Rosenthal presents an excellent book that can be of great use for miles and points enthusiasts interested in casino statuses and rewards. Many think Slots are unbeatable games with a significant house edge […]
Is Caesars Rewards Poker Worth it for Diamond Status?
Players can earn Caesars Rewards Diamond status, or get closer toward status, by playing poker at Caesars properties. But is this a valuable proposition? The Tier Credit Math A recent Reddit post detailed Caesars Rewards Poker Tier Credit earnings, noting a rate of 34 Tier Credits per hour for $1/$3 and $2/$5 blind cash games. […]
Gambling Onboard Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady
Virgin Voyages’ casino onboard the Resilient Lady ship offers interesting Blackjack and Craps gambling opportunities paired with credit card rewards, but the awful Video Poker paytables told me to abandon ship — or at least the casino. Ahoy! I’m currently cruising with Virgin Voyages thanks to a status match promotion with Ocean Casino Resort — […]
Casino Comps Are Harder to Trust Than Credit Card Rewards
Casino loyalty can seem valuable, but the value is harder to judge when expectations are unclear, ‘rules’ are not published, and the comp decisions change after play has already occurred. In comparison, rewards from spending on credit cards are often clearer with published rules, set expectations, and more predictable outcomes. As someone who engages with […]
Online Gambling Restrictions Hurt Responsible Gamblers Without Fixing Problem Gambling
Recent government-led regulations in the name of “consumer protections” against “predatory” online casinos have greatly restricted online gambling activity, hurting responsible gamblers. Government overreach doesn’t really fix the problem of compulsive gambling, especially when people can move their wagers to offshore casinos and in-person casinos. The war on happiness continues, this time with government overreach […]
New Royal Caribbean Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature Credit Card
70,000-Point Welcome Bonus The new Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature Credit Card mostly shines because of its 70,000-point welcome bonus that is worth $700 in onboard credit or cruise discounts. Spend $3000 in 90 days to receive the generous welcome offer. Earning Rates and Where It Fits Cruise Spend (4x Points)Earn 4x points on Royal […]
Using Bilt Cash for Cheap Dining in Las Vegas
Thanks to the Bilt Palladium credit card and Bilt Cash, I easily saved $25 on dinner in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is one of the best destinations for value, especially for hotel rooms and dining. In the past, I wrote about how to save money on food and hotels in Vegas, and now we have […]
Booking MGM Rewards Comp Cruises
MGM Rewards offers a compelling cruise value proposition: two comp cruises per status year for MGM Platinum members… but the booking process may not be straightforward. Here are some tips for booking both the MGM Gold and MGM Platinum cruises. In 2025, MGM Rewards added an Oceanview comp cruise for members who earn Gold status. […]
Saving Money in Las Vegas with Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits
Use Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card benefits to save on hotel rooms, food, and shows in Las Vegas while stacking benefits from casino loyalty programs! Earlier this year, Chase announced new benefits on the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. While the annual fee increased in conjunction with new benefits, existing cardholders got additional ‘free’ benefits […]
Let’s Get Ready For ZorkFest 2025!
ZorkFest 2025 takes place on Friday, December 5, through Sunday, December 7, at the M Resort. Are you ready?! If so, you can reserve ZorkFest tickets here. This is TravelZork’s annual gathering to discuss travel and casino loyalty. There will be more sessions from experts in the field than ever this year. Additionally, there will […]