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Harbor Club at Harrah’s Atlantic City Expands Hours
The Harbor Club (formerly the Laurel Lounge) is now open seven days a week: 2 PM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday and 2 PM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday. Harbor Club offers brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM on Sunday and offers dinner from 2:30 PM to 8 PM. Caesars Rewards Diamond and Diamond Plus status permits entry for 1000 Reward Credits per person, with one guest permitted for 2000 Reward Credits total. Diamond Elite and Seven Stars cardholders have free entry. These recent changes allow Caesars Rewards members to get even more value in Atlantic City compared to past limited lounge hours.
Wyndham Expands Transfers to Caesars Rewards
Through September 11th, 2026, Wyndham Rewards members may transfer up to 60,000 Wyndham points to Caesars Rewards at a 1:1 ratio, so 60,000 Wyndham points translate to 60,000 Caesars Rewards Reward Credits. Transferring is especially helpful for avoiding expiration of Wyndham points and can be of use for those who are actively using Wyndham credit cards looking for value with Caesars Rewards. Transfers from Wyndham to Caesars Rewards may also extend the expiration of Caesars Rewards Reward Credits.
MGM Rewards Comp Cruises Are Now Easier To Book
See MGM Rewards cruise offers while logged in to Royal Caribbean Club Royale and Celebrity Blue Chip Club accounts. Choose ‘link partner accounts’ if your MGM Rewards account is not linked. Then, view offers, available sailings with dates, and book your cruise. Still, an offer code is needed – 26PLT5 – to book the MGM Rewards Platinum status cruise, but at least you could see options online before calling to book. It may also be possible to entirely book online through a booking form, but I called in to select my room, prepay gratuities, and ask questions.
Chase Devalues Pay Yourself Back Options
Looking to convert Chase Ultimate Rewards points to cashback or a statement credit? Starting July of 2026, Chase changed some of the available categories and lowered the redemption rates for the Chase Sapphire Reserve personal card: 1.2 cents per point offsetting public transit charges and 1.2 cents per point offsetting gas station charges, down from 1.25 cents per point. You can still offset the annual fee by cashing out points for 1.5 cents per point. Categories and cash out values may change in October of 2026.
Rove adds Qantas as a Transfer Partner with a Limited-Time 50% Bonus
Rove Miles are now versatile and valuable thanks to a new transfer bonus and a new transfer partner. Through August 14th, transfer Rove Miles to Qantas with a 50% bonus. Transfer 1000 Rove Miles to Qantas for 1500 Qantas points. After August 14th, Rove Miles can be transferred 1:1 to Qantas. For more information, click here.
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