Ellis Island And Rampart Casino Update Rewards Programs, Let’s Take A Look

Rampart Waterfall

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 […]

Trip Report: Atlantis Comp Stay via Caesars Rewards

Caesars Rewards

I recently completed a five-night comp stay in Atlantis, Paradise Island, in The Bahamas. Learn how I spent very little during the stay and met the four-hour gambling requirement with minimal cost. In 2025, I earned Caesars Rewards Diamond Elite status (75,000 Tier Credits), mostly from online Blackjack and in-person Video Poker play during 10x […]

Contest Terms and Conditions December 2025 Allegiant

ZorkFest Convention SweepstakesOfficial RulesNO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.PURCHASE OR PAYMENT DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.1. Eligibility: The ZorkFest Convention Sweepstakes (the “Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia (the “Territory”), age 18 and older and located […]

Why Points and Miles People Should Attend ZorkFest

At ZorkFest 2025, points and miles enthusiasts will find new, practical ways to earn, save, and travel cheaply by combining casino loyalty, travel loyalty, and credit card strategies. Learn about status matching/earning and low-risk, low-edge gambling. ZorkFest 2025 isn’t only about gambling, but will help you add smart gambling and casino loyalty programs as a […]

Cheap Dining in Las Vegas: Stacking MyVegas, Credit Card Rewards, and More

Let’s bust the myth that you can’t find cheap dining in Las Vegas. I give real-world examples from my recent five-night Vegas stay explaining how I spent almost $0 on dining in various strip restaurants. It pains me to see ‘influencers’ or general critics and lamentors claiming that Las Vegas is expensive, pointing to some […]

Vegas Strip Adjacent Prices On The Strip

Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

As a New Yorker, I’ve always looked at the Vegas Strip as Times Square, while the rest of Las Vegas is the boroughs surrounding the tourist trap. Now that I’m older, I realize there are expensive tourist traps around the country.  Since prices in Las Vegas have become an issue, we’ve been exploring some of […]

Las Vegas Hotels DO NOT Have to be Expensive

Let’s break the myth that Las Vegas is an expensive destination. I give real-world, actionable hotel examples and options for my upcoming July-August 2025 Las Vegas vacation. Vegas Isn’t Just for High Rollers It pains me to read people spreading the myth that Las Vegas is expensive. In reality, Vegas is one of the best […]

Dia’s Travel Corner: We Don’t Talk About Panama

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring somewhere bold, beautiful, and just a little bit off the beaten path—but wondered if it’s truly doable—let me introduce you to Panama. I don’t know why Panama doesn’t get more attention, but after four trips (and counting), I’m convinced Panama is one of the world’s most underrated gems, and […]

Vegas News: Book ZorkFest Rooms ASAP and a Roundup Of Casino Operator Earnings

ZorkFest 2025 "Just the Right Amount of Loyalty and Comps"

In case you missed the announcement, ZorkFest 2025 is taking place December 5-7, 2025, at M Resort. This is TravelZork’s annual conference to discuss travel and casino loyalty. The event offers expert-led sessions focused on maximizing travel rewards (miles and points) and casino comps. The dates are more important than usual this year, and reserving […]