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 […]

Vegas News | All-Net 2.0 Moves Forward And Jimbo’s Back!

Vegas News Update - TravelZork Vegas News

We’re well into the holiday season in Las Vegas. I hope to check out the Fontainebleau ice rink above next week. You can get a rundown of New Year’s Eve fireworks, shows, and parties from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority here. Pro-tip: The Vegas Strip is a blast on New Year’s Eve but […]

There’s A New Baccarat Guy In Town!

Bally's Atlantic City Big Baccarat

When I first met Mr.TravelZork, he was known as Baccarat Guy online. His fascination for the game was and is unrelenting even though he no longer goes by the name. I was known as East Coast Gambler at the time but ditched that shortly after moving to Las Vegas. People didn’t like that I was […]

Casino Overview | Resorts World Catskills

Casino Overview | Resorts World Catskills

Resorts World Catskills, the $1.2 billion year-round destination resort in Monticello, New York is the fourth and largest of the four Las Vegas-style upstate casinos opening under a voter-approved amendment to the state constitution.

In Memoriam – (Un)Lucky Dragon (2017-2018)

Lucky Dragon Las Vegas

But part of the trip that was critical to me was to check out, now that it was finally open and seemed to be a gem in the rough, the Lucky Dragon. I talked up the visit to the joint the entire trip to my friend. Intimate casino, catered crowd, boutique hotel, food that might rival the best Asian in the country (wrong…Arcadia always wins), and best of all…free parking. He shrugged (trust me, not a casino geek) and said sure. And along we went.

Case Dismissed | Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords

Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords

Case Dismissed Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords | Ivey had taken a civil case all the way up to the UK Supreme Court (the UK’s highest court) after Crockfords refused to pay out his £7.7m Baccarat winnings, claiming he cheated. The Supreme Court has just ruled in the case, and found in favour of Crockfords.