Vegas News | Poolside gambling is open, Caesars is taking over the Westgate sportsbook and Sphere is using facial recognition
Caesars is planning on taking over the sportsbook operations of the Westgate SuperBook before football season. I’m sure I have a lot of thoughts about this, but it’s too soon. Read more here. The awful MGM buffet is finally closing on May 31. No word on what’s replacing it yet. Read more here. I would […]
Wynn Las Vegas: Tableau is Back After Refresh
Tableau at Wynn Las Vegas is back after its refresh… and I’m very happy to report this is still one of my favorite breakfast rooms anywhere at Wynn. The room feels cleaner, brighter, and a little more dialed-in. There’s more usable table space now, and the waiting/queue flow looks better too, which honestly was needed. […]
Clear Reserve in Europe: The Free Airport Security Hack More Travelers Should Know
I love when someone drops a travel tip so casually that it almost makes me mad I didn’t know it sooner. That happened when Dia Adams mentioned this to me on a call. Her point was simple: for families, airport friction matters. A lot. And once I did a proper QA pass on this, I […]
Vegas News | Fertitta Negotiating To Buy Caesars, Nobody Stays In Comp Rooms, and Did Circus Circus Really Install Kitty Claw Machines?
Let’s kick this off with what could be huge Vegas News. Tilman Fertitta is the last man standing to buy Caesars. A deal isn’t done, and it will take time to close, given regulatory approvals across all jurisdictions where the company operates casinos. Get the scoop here. Fun fact: the last time Fertitta tried to […]
TierTap | Track Casino Game Tier Points in Real Time
Stop guessing. Start tracking your tier pace. Welcome to the ultimate tracker for all casino gambling including slots, video poker and table games! TierTap is the fastest way to check in at the casino, run a live timer, log buy-ins, and calculate tier points earned, tiers/hour, and efficiency metrics in seconds. Slots, VP, & Table […]
Vegas News: Metallica Finally Confirmed For Sphere, Food + Booze Events Galore, Who’s Buying Caesars?
This is going to be a rapid-fire Quick Hits edition of Vegas News due to this stupid recurring virus that I can’t seem to get rid of. All that means is that I’ll be brief, so you might have to click through and read the full articles to get all the info. I just came […]
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 […]
Trip Report: Atlantis Comp Stay via 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 […]