What the Forbes Travel Guide Ratings Reveal About “Luxury” in Las Vegas
The Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners were released a couple of weeks ago. You may remember that I shared some of the relevant press releases in Vegas News. I didn’t add commentary because I had more to say than fit the quick-hitting column structure. Surprisingly, I take the list somewhat seriously when it comes […]
Vegas News | Wynn, Station, and MGM Share Lots Of News And The Las Vegas A’s Stadium Is Coming Along
We’re in earnings season, so get ready for a bunch of info from the Las Vegas casino corporations. But first… The Super Bowl is the biggest betting event of the year. I made too many prop bets and ended about even. The amount bet on the Big Game in Nevada was down. Read more here. […]
Some Of My Favorite Vegas Strip Restaurants To Use Comps
I had an idea planned that I thought was fun for this week, but I realized it won’t be useful for most of you. So this will be a little shorter than usual. I was going to share that the last two new steakhouses I’ve tried have been outside of casinos. I rarely eat steak […]
Vegas News | Circa Gets Boring, Planet Hollywood Dumps Poker Again, and Bally’s Has A “Plan”
Did you know that Derek Stevens is a billionaire? I never thought about it, but that’s something I learned last week. The article doesn’t have much new information, but it is a good overview for anyone not familiar with the downtown Las Vegas casino operator. Read the Forbes article here. I had a few minutes […]
Vegas News | Adios Cromwell and Blue Ribbon, Hello Vanderpump and Metallica!
We’re back on track for Vegas News in 2026! Casinos will begin reporting fourth-quarter and full-year earnings in a couple of weeks. As usual, Boyd will be the first to report on Feb. 5. Why does this matter to you? Because this is usually when we hear big announcements and new developments. The financial info […]
Vegas News | New MGM Rewards, New Restaurants, And A Boring Airport Update
12/12 While casino operators took time to celebrate the holidays, so did Vegas News. While there wasn’t much news, things definitely slipped past me, as well as many popular news outlets. Since it’s a light news week, I’ll share some quick hits from my recent visits to the Strip at the end. Well, it’s a […]
Vegas News | NoMad at Park MGM Rebrands, The Tavern at Fontainebleau is 24/7, And Bingo Is Back!
Zorkfest came and left Las Vegas in no time! It was great to see familiar faces and meet new people. The crowd was great, and it appeared almost evenly split between casino enthusiasts and those visiting to learn about general travel points and miles. Having been with TravelZork since almost day one, it’s great to […]
Vegas News | Caesars Palace and Flamingo Upgrades, Cosmo Flips To Pickleball And 3 Boring Updates
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. If it wasn’t already, it’s officially the holiday season and the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s start this edition of Vegas News with my favorite Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens display of the year. I’m always amazed that this is inside a casino. Read about it here […]
Vegas News | Carbone 2 Is Open, Durango Is Expanding Again, And Lots Of Show News!
Carbone Riviera at Bellagio is now open. As you’d imagine, the restaurant looks beautiful. Read more here. It will cost you a minimum of $175 per person if you want to sit on the dock of the Bellagio fountains at Carbone 2. See the tweet here. Here’s a quick look at the restaurant and food. […]
Caesars, NOT Caesar’s Palace | Las Vegas
But wait, isn’t it Caesar’s Palace. NO! It’s actually not. Perhaps you have heard of Jay Sarno and his vision. Often when the “apostrophe conversation” comes up, people have no idea what I am talking about. Sometimes, I even like to tell the story backwards.