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 […]
Holsteins Is Still The Gold Standard
I probably had burgers at Holsteins 25 times when it was open at the Cosmopolitan. I enjoyed the burger joint a lot, but I understood why the property would want to refresh its roster of restaurants, regardless of how much I enjoy the place. When I first started visiting Holsteins, I sampled a few different […]
Quotable Casino and Gambling Quotes
The Inveterate Gambler is always interested in gambling words of wisdom. Below you will find some of my favorite gambling quotes. Some are classic, some profound; some are just random musing. They come from celebrates, titular characters or just everyday players.
MGM Grand’s Room Upgrades + How to Bypass the Check-In Line
MGM Grand opened in 1993 and has seen plenty of changes over the years. You probably already know that all 4,212 main hotel rooms are currently being renovated. What you may not know is that the beautiful SKYLOFTS are also getting a makeover. MGM Resorts hasn’t released any official details yet, but judging by the […]
Holsteins is Back on May 29th
That’s right, Holsteins is back, baby! The beloved burger and shakes spot formerly at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas re-opens at it’s new location at 1216 Main Street on May 29th in the Arts District. I’m a burger lover, this has been documented on various VegasBright articles and on my YouTube Channel. I had two favorites, the […]
We’re the Least Profitable Guests for Casinos (And That’s a Good Thing)
So, as it turns out, TravelZork Readers are considered the least profitable guests. How I know this: I’ve been sitting on this topic for a couple of weeks since the most recent round of casino corporation earnings calls. I listen to casino operator earnings calls every quarter for news you won’t hear elsewhere until there’s […]
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The Yo-11 Podcast The Yo-11 Podcast, hosted by Michael Mason Trager, delves into topics related to casino loyalty programs, gambling experiences, and luxury travel, with a particular emphasis on Las Vegas. As part of the ZorkCast series, the podcast explores the intersection of casino loyalty schemes with traditional travel loyalty programs. Recent episodes have addressed subjects such […]
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 […]