The Most Romantic Restaurants in Las Vegas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day Las Vegas

Ah, Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas—where love is in the air, along with the scent of gourmet meals and the occasional waft of casino carpet. Whether you’re celebrating a new love, a long-time partner, or just an excuse to eat ridiculously good food, Vegas has some of the most romantic restaurants to impress your date. […]

ClubWPT Gold: Gamble with Credit to Generate Spend

Loyalty and Points Corner

ClubWPT Gold is a new online Poker site available in 46 states (excluding Idaho, Michigan, Montana, and Washington). It operates on the sweepstakes coin model and allows deposits with American Express and Visa credit cards.  In February of 2025, I’m able to add $6000 worth of sweepstakes coins, later redeemable for cash after 1x playthrough, […]

The Wine Cellar At Rio Is The Hidden Gem I’ve Been Told About For Years

Wine Cellar At Rio

I’ve heard great things about the Wine Cellar at Rio for years. Numerous people have called it a hidden gem and after my first visit, I have to say that I get it. The Wine Cellar is literally below the casino floor on the east end of the Rio, near KISS World and its glow-in-the-dark […]

Points Strategy: Caesars Rewards 10x Tier Credit Multiplier

Loyalty and Points Corner

I took an extra trip to Las Vegas to take advantage of a generous Caesars Rewards Promotions January 20th-26th, 2025, 10x Tier Credit multiplier, a much higher multiplier than the usual 5x Tier Credit multiplier promotions. Here’s how I thought about and attacked this Caesars Rewards Loyalty Program promotion. Following Wyndham’s announcement that Caesars Rewards members […]

Palacio de los Duques: A Symphony of Luxury in Madrid

Tucked into the heart of Madrid, Palacio de los Duques, a Gran Meliá Hotel, seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern luxury. This five-star retreat offers discerning travelers an unforgettable experience steeped in history, refined amenities, and unparalleled service. Amenities Fit for Royalty From the moment guests step into the opulent lobby, they are enveloped in […]

The New Hard Rock Mastercard

Loyalty and Points Corner

In December 2024, Comenity Bank/Bread Financial released the Unity by Hard Rock Mastercard Credit Card, an interesting new option for miles & points and casino loyalists. Like the MGM Mastercard and Caesars Rewards Visa, the Hard Rock Mastercard doesn’t offer a huge signup bonus or welcome offer but offers good value for those who earned […]

Let’s Talk About Gambling!

Gambling

There was a time when my focus covering Las Vegas was on gambling. That’s changed a lot as Las Vegas has changed. I still gamble often but don’t write about it much since the powers that be aren’t looking for as much coverage. Gambling has been shrinking for decades as a percentage of overall revenue […]

Using the Caesars Rewards Visa Credit Card to Earn Diamond Status

Caesars Rewards Visa

Following changes in status matching, particularly Wyndham Rewards no longer offering an easy path to Caesars Diamond status, status with Caesars Rewards has been more challenging to attain. However, the often overlooked Caesars Rewards Visa Credit Card offers a promising path to maintaining Caesars Rewards Diamond status with less gambling than is usually required. Although […]