The Rewards Squeeze Is On Unless You’re A High Roller
The Global Gaming Expo, G2E, has come and gone. If you’re not familiar, it’s the casino industry’s annual gathering. Executives discuss hot topics in the casino business in The Venetian ballrooms while game manufacturers try to sell new games to properties. I often refer to it as the slot machine conference when people ask, and […]
A Look at the Neon Museum, Duck Duck Shed and a discussion about Steve Wynn
I hopped in front of the camera for a change to sit down with Aaron Berger, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Neon Museum. We enjoyed the 106-degree sun just outside the Neon Boneyard and mainly discussed the museum’s Duck Duck Shed and an upcoming talk with Steve Wynn. Unlike many TravelZork readers […]
The Final Vegas News Is Going Out With A Bang!
An era is coming to an end. After more than 10 years and various iterations, this will be the last edition of Vegas News at TravelZork. This will be the last time you’ll see two weeks of the biggest happenings in Las Vegas in one place. This was created as a quick catch-up for busy people, […]
Vegas News | More Bellagio Villas, A Possible Caesars Arena, What’s Up With The A’s and Bally’s, and Master Kim’s Wagyu House is Delicious!
Caesars reported earnings this week. There was no call because the company might go private. Yadda yadda. See the money info here. Caesars did make the news when landlord VICI said it was working with Caesars on possibly building an NBA arena behind Horseshoe. They’ve both been looking for ways to monetize this land for […]
Top-tier Casino Rewards Members Are Rare. Here’s How TravelZork Helps You Maximize It
When I’m not sharing Vegas News at TravelZork, I often reference casino rewards data, the current state of those benefits, and what the future may hold for the programs in Las Vegas and around the country. Earlier this year, I noted that 62% of visitors to Las Vegas pay the full rate for hotel rooms. […]
Vegas News | Celebrating America 250, Diving Deeper Into Bally’s Plans and Station Casinos Turns 50!
I understand why businesses don’t like to make news heading into a long holiday weekend, but I don’t like it. This was barely a thing when I was younger, and it’s seemingly grown every year as the news cycle gets shorter. If a company shares anything it wants people to be aware of 48 hours […]
Vegas News | Fireworks, Caesars and MGM Update and Las Vegas GP Til 2037
Vegas News is published every other week, so it’s more of a roundup of what’s happening than actual breaking news. This is just a heads-up for those who stumble upon this and see “old news.” There has been such big news since the last column that Mr. TravelZork and Movestro actually recorded a podcast before […]
Vegas News | Poolside gambling is open, Caesars is taking over the Westgate sportsbook and Sphere is using facial recognition
Caesars is planning on taking over the sportsbook operations of the Westgate SuperBook before football season. I’m sure I have a lot of thoughts about this, but it’s too soon. Read more here. The awful MGM buffet is finally closing on May 31. No word on what’s replacing it yet. Read more here. I would […]
Vegas News | Caesars And Circa Drop All-In Deals, A Car Drives Into A Casino And Details On Where To Gamble Outdoors
This may be old to you, but since we only publish Vegas News every other week, this is still hot off the presses. Caesars dropped an “all-inclusive” deal for Flamingo, Harrah’s, and The Linq. Read the press release here. I mention this often, but no “all-inclusive Las Vegas” package truly covers all expenses. I broke […]
Vegas News | Vanderpump Debuts New Rooms, Deal at Luxor and Excalibur and Early April Fool’s At Resorts World?
In Vegas News a couple of weeks ago, I shared that MGM Resorts had plans for some kind of “value” promotion. Well, here it is. MGM dropped a $330 all-in deal for Luxor and Excalibur. The key to this price is that it “starts at” $330. Prices could be higher. Regardless of your opinion about […]