Caesars Holiday Happenings
One of the nice things about Las Vegas is that the city is always ready for a party. Rarely is a reason ever needed: holiday, sporting event, day ending in -y, etc. And you know that Caesars is always going to be the one to lead the way.
Caesars Entertainment Update: Ratcheting Up The Good Stuff
It’s always fun to write about some of the “soft changes” going on in Las Vegas. Sometimes it’s “Sin City,” and other times, it’s a place to play Skee-Ball or stuff yourself with bad shrimp. But there’s always time for a Caesars Entertainment update, since they are always adding something new. Here’s what I’ve got.
Vegas News | Las Vegas Is All About Raiders, Pirates and Fluorescent Baby Polar Bears
Wowsers, for the first time in about a while there’s hardly any COVID-19 news in Las Vegas. There have been no changes in policies so everything remains the same as the past few weeks. Having said that, this will be a relatively shorter Vegas News.
Vegas News | Big Biz Quarter For Casinos, Kiss Residency And Andiamo Is Better Than Ever
This week Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, and Wynn Resorts reported earnings. This provides a lot of insight into Vegas Casino Earnings for 2021. Much like Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming earnings last week, there was a similar theme with the earnings calls. Casino corporations have learned how to effectively operate with a smaller staff and fewer amenities for guests.
Vegas News | Mask Up Vegas and Get Down!
As expected a couple of weeks ago, you once again have to wear a mask (“Mask Up Vegas”) when indoors in Las Vegas. This mandate is for everyone – vaccinated and unvaccinated people. There’s no timeframe on how long this will last. I’d rather spend my time talking about a new casino, earnings, new slot machines so I’m going to move on.
Vegas News | The Great Vegas Comeback Is Underway!
I’m fresh off my first Vegas Vacation since 2019 and feel amazingly refreshed. This was four whole days eating, drinking, and gambling and not working in casinos. This is slightly different from my typical casino visits, which are usually for some kind of work. The Great Vegas Comeback has arrived!
Vegas News | Everything Is Back in Vegas, Pod Over + Resorts World Hilton Room Tour
Every week there’s something new to report about the Great Vegas Comeback (™). Things in Las Vegas are almost back to pre-COVID days. Clark County is removing all COVID restrictions on June 1. Las Vegas will essentially be operating at the same capacity of February 2020. It is worth repeating: Everything Is Back in Vegas.
Vegas News | Hold On Tight, There’s A Lot Going On!
Brace yourself. This will be one of the longest Vegas News articles in a few years. I even dumped a few items to keep this somewhat manageable. Still, this will be a quick read since the majority of info comes via quick hits.
Vegas News | Capacity Limits May Expand Quicker At Some Casinos
Throughout the week, you may have noticed that MGM Resorts, Caesars, the Cosmopolitan, Wynn Resorts, and Station Casinos individually announce they would be offering Vegas workers and their families Covid-19 vaccines.
Vegas News | Virgin Pushed Back Again, Plaza Redeveloping, And More
This week is mostly “quick hits” format, with some really awesome news about Plaza Redeveloping. We weren’t surprised when Virgin Hotels Las Vegas pushed its opening date back to January.
Vegas News | Openings, Closings, More Of The Same and News!
It’s been a strange week in Las Vegas. Coronavirus numbers are going the wrong way throughout Nevada. You can see the data here—also, Vegas openings, closings, and lots of news for this week.
Vegas News | Non-Smoking Casino Park MGM Opening, Caesars Packed + COVID Update
Two weeks without Vegas news on Sunday is wild! This was the first year I’ve taken a break from my weekend duty with TravelZork. Relaxing an extra day was nice, but I’m a creature of habit and was fidgety while trying to relax. Happy to be back sharing the ‘scoop and also the announcement of the first completely non-smoking casino on the Vegas Strip.
Vegas News | Caesars Merger Complete, Covid Update and Business Is Down At The Venetian
Las Vegas is pretty much at a standstill with COVID-19 right now. This isn’t to say it’s gone by any stretch of the imagination. There’s just not much new to share. (At least, we can finally announce: Caesars Merger Complete!)
Vegas News | Open Now, Closed Tomorrow? New Caesars Coming Soon.
Phase 2 of Nevada’s roadmap to recovery has been extended until the end of July. The State, like much of the country, appears to be going in the wrong direction regarding COVID-19 cases. As a reminder, the Nevada Independent has the raw data if you want to see up to date information. There is also a big question? “Vegas Open Now, Closed Tomorrow?”
Vegas News | Circa And Resorts World Renderings Drop While Las Vegas Continues To Reopen
This Vegas News column is not your one-stop shop for information on the virus. We’re not going to avoid discussing COVID-19 but will focus more on what you can do today and tomorrow when visiting Las Vegas.
Vegas News | Casinos Open This Week!
Businesses in Las Vegas are slowly opening. Phase 2 of the state’s Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan started on Friday. Gyms, bars, spas, and more are allowed to reopen. Of course, most of you are here for the casino biz and the news that casinos open this week!
Vegas News | More Plans And Vegas Casino Opening Announcement Coming
So, seriously, Las Vegas casinos are really close to opening and an “official” Vegas casino opening announcement. Friday evening, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced he will hold a press conference for Tuesday, May 26 with details about Phase 2 of reopening Nevada.
Vegas News | Casinos Looking Towards Opening Again
Las Vegas is essentially shutdown to slow the spread of coronavirus. You know that by now so I won’t rehash what’s going on. We have a few updates on the business side of things as well as information about how the different players clubs will be affected by the shutdown.
Vegas News | Look For Tropicana, MGM Grand, and More Casinos To Be Sold
Happy New Year! Introducing Vegas News January and our first installment for 2020. I hope the holidays treated you well. I’m happy to get back to a normal schedule again. Mid-week holidays mess with how I like to operate. That’s never a good thing.
Overview Vegas Strip | Las Vegas Resort Fees + Las Vegas Parking Fees
Booking a hotel room in Las Vegas isn’t as simple as it used to be. Actually, just visiting the Vegas Strip isn’t as simple as it used to be either. The addition of resorts fees to advertised hotel room prices in Las Vegas over the years mean that your hotel room price isn’t what you’re being told it will be. But wait, there’s more! There is another fee if you plan on using a car in Las Vegas. Many casino operators on the Vegas Strip are now charging an hourly and daily parking fee for self-parking and valet. These parking fees are applicable to anyone with a car visiting or staying at the property.
Vegas News | The Calm Before The Storm
Let’s call this week the calm before the storm. It was a relatively quiet week in Las Vegas aside from the Palms Casino Resort drama (details on that shortly). The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is in just over a week. Casino operators and gaming manufacturers will have lots of news for us around the gaming conference.
Vegas News | Grasshoppers Invade!
The big news in Las Vegas this week seems to be the grasshopper invasion! I live about 20 minutes west of the Vegas Strip towards Red Rock Casino and I’ve only seen one grasshopper. He or she was outside of my apartment four times I went in and out on Friday. I named my new […]
Vegas News | As Caesars Turns Blockbuster and More
What a week! Eldorado finally purchased Caesars Entertainment and SLS Las Vegas will once again become the Sahara. There are a lot of moving parts with the Caesars deal but I’ll try to keep it to Las Vegas and loyalty.
Vegas News | Caesars Drama, New Vue at The D, Maybe a New SLS and More
Vegas News never takes a break. This year, my vacation takes place from Sunday afternoon until Saturday afternoon. You’ll never miss a beat! That’s enough about me. Let’s dive into this week’s news with everyone’s favorite Las Vegas soap opera…
Vegas News | Caesars Almost Sold, SLS to Sahara and More
As Caesars Turns: Get Ready For Eldorado Palace! No introduction this week. We’re going right into the strange week in “As Caesars Turns.” On Thursday night the New York Post reported that “Icahn, Caesars reject too-low takeover offer from Eldorado Resorts.” While the article mentions that the deal is still being negotiated and close to […]
Vegas News | MGM, Wynn, Caesars, and so much more
MGM, Wynn, Caesars — The news from Las Vegas and casinos never seems to stop. On Friday afternoon I headed out to Cleaver for a delicious half-price steak for Happy Hour and news was still developing. It wasn’t until I returned home that I really caught up.
Vegas News | MGM Getting Dynamic, Ruffin Might Buy Caesars and A Lot More
This is been a whirlwind Vegas News week. There was at least one different casino operator reporting quarterly earnings every day + MGM Getting Dynamic, Ruffin Might Buy Caesars and A Lot More…..
Vegas News | Cosmopolitan On The Market, Caesars May Be and A Drew Delayed
When I was thinking of a fun way to summarize the Vegas News this week a lyric from the band Thursday came to mind. “It starts and stops and starts and stops again” is basically how the casino industry has been operating for the past few weeks…actually years. Have a look.
Vegas News | Drama, Data and Fighting
We’re going to start off the Vegas News this week with a little baseball. I want to share the picture of the new Las Vegas Aviators mascots because…well, you need to see this.
Vegas News | New Vegas, Next Vegas and Lots More Vegas
Las Vegas is always changing and it’s sometimes strange to be in the middle of those advancements. I’m currently experiencing that for the second time with the Palms.
Vegas News | Madness, Fees, More Caesars Rumors and Maybe a New Vegas Casino
Vegas News | Madness, Fees, More Caesars Rumors and Maybe a New Vegas Casino and all the Vegas Scoop + Quick Hits, those Vegas nuggets if you can’t get enough Vegas News.
Vegas News | As Caesars Turns, More Station Casinos and an Entertainment Survey
With Saint Patrick’s Day, the first weekend of March Madness and Spring Break upon us we are beginning my favorite stretch of the year… Vegas News | As Caesars Turns, More Station Casinos and an Entertainment Survey
Vegas News | MGM Automation, NashVegas and Soho House May Buy Rio
MGM 2020 Brings Automation, Rio Sales Rumors Never Die, and NashVegas Closer To Reality + all the Vegas News, Quick Hits and scoop.
Vegas News | Come For The Casino Drama, Leave With The News
Sometimes corporate drama can be fun. Then there are times when there’s so much casino drama that it overshadows what’s actually happening on the ground. With that in mind, I’m going to start with some corporate drama because it’s interesting and move on to things that might actually impact how you spend time in Las […]
Vegas News | Caesars Drama Continues and More
This is a different kind of earnings season for the casino corporations. It’s both boring and intriguing. (Hint: Caesars Drama) + All the Vegas News scoop!
Vegas News | Caesars Sale Rumors (Again), MGM Earnings and More
It’s earnings season and we’re in the middle of a bunch of corporate news (MGM Earnings) from and about casinos in Las Vegas + Vegas News Scoop…….
Vegas News | Caesars, SLS, Strat, Wynn and More
There’s so much to get to this week that there’s no time for an intro to the Vegas News. Let’s get into it.
Vegas News | MGM Grand Blowout, Super Bowl Parties and more
News often happens for a reason. Sure there’s news in Las Vegas all year long but there are a few times a year we hear official announcements from large casino companies. MGM Grand Blowout, Super Bowl Parties and all the Vegas scoop!
Vegas News | 18 Fremont Becomes Circa, Airbnb Growing, Downtown Grand Expanding
18 Fremont Becomes Circa – You may have heard that the official name of 18 Fremont is Circa. The new casino being built on the land once occupied by Las Vegas Club, Mermaids, and the unforgettable Glitter Gulch is scheduled to open in December 2020. Lots of Vegas News, Downtown Grand Expanding and all the Vegas scoop!
Vegas News | CES Room Rates are Bananas and Lady Gaga Flies into Park MGM
The holidays always make life interesting. Whether the time is spent celebrating with friends and family or working there’s always something out of the norm. I’ll share some of the interesting information I found shortly. Let’s get to the Vegas news.
Vegas News | The Cosmopolitan Upgrades and Flamingo Adds Bunk Beds
The news is often lost in a headline or a tweet. This week we saw an example of that with the Cosmopolitan.
Vegas News | More Promos, More Gaming Revenue, No Problem
Let’s start of the Vegas news this week with a question. Vegas News | More Promos, More Gaming Revenue, No Problem + all the Vegas Scoop!
Vegas News | Short, Sweet, Chock Full of Info
We haven’t missed a Vegas News post since TravelZork first launched the weekly Vegas News feature. To keep the streak going, this will be a shorter version than usual due to some kind of parasite that seems to be fighting to get out of my body.
Vegas News | Caesars and MGM Dive Into New Vegas
This is going to be a different look at the news from Las Vegas. We’re going to focus mainly on earnings from MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment before diving into a few quick hits. The earnings reports didn’t have much top-line news but they both touched on leisure travelers similarly, and that was interesting. (And, also a look at New Vegas….)
Vegas News | More Caesars Rumors and More Paid Parking
This week Caesars Entertainment hired Goldman Sachs to help them deal with activist investors. In the same article, the NY Post says that MGM Resorts International might be interested in buying Caesars Entertainment “if it can do so in a friendly deal.” + all the Las Vegas scoop!
Vegas News | Caesars Merger Rumors, Britney’s Back and Learning about Red Plate
This week there was some news about a potential shakeup with the national casino operator from a typically reliable resource + all the Las Vegas scoop!
Vegas News | Fremont Expanding, Park MGM Singing and Vegas LOL-ing
Boyd Gaming has been doing great business in Las Vegas over the past couple of years. The locals casinos and downtown casinos have been attracting locals and tourists alike. Their earnings call and report for the second quarter was further proof of that.
Vegas News | Taco Bell, Best Casinos and Deals at Caesars
The best of Las Vegas is different for everyone. My best of Las Vegas can be different depending on the time of day. Some casino experiences are best when the sun is out while others are more fun at night.
Vegas News | Waldorf Vegas Goes Boom, NoMad Las Vegas Available, Lucky Dragon No More
More than a few people I know are noticing the increased number of promotions for Caesars that we mentioned last week. I saw comps almost across the board in my Total Rewards app and decided to book a night at Planet Hollywood. I had to shoot some video of the new Block 16 Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan so I figured I’d get a room and work in my room instead of driving back home. Lazy? Sure. Fun? You bet!
Vegas News | Much Ado About Caesars News
Caesars news dominates in and around Las Vegas this week. Last week they released an investors presentation and this week they held a meeting with investors at the 2018 Gaming & Lodging Conference.
Vegas News | Lego Las Vegas, Virgin, Sports Betting and More
The biggest news involving Las Vegas this week comes from another country (at least that’s what wikipedia says). The brand new LEGO Architecture Las Vegas is available to purchase on Amazon.
Vegas News | Mostly Casino Biz + Target On The Vegas Strip
Vegas News | We just finished a rather insane news week in Las Vegas. The quarterly earnings calls always offer insight into how casino corporations operate.
Vegas News | Where It Can Be Sunny, Cloudy and Rainy At The Same Time
Vegas in the summer is fun. On Friday it was simultaneously cloudy, sunny and raining above Red Rock Casino. Having said that, once you walk into the casino that’s all forgotten. Guess where I am today! Let’s get to the Vegas News.
Vegas News | Hold On To Your Hat, Vegas Is About To Get Extreme!
There’s not much better than a week in Las Vegas without work. My summer Vegas vacation was really without a major flaw. Even gambling on the Vegas Strip wasn’t as awful as it’s been in the past. I’ll share some observations about Las Vegas over the next few weeks but today is for the Vegas News.
Vegas News | Coming Soon: Las Vegas Fireworks!
Excuse me if it seems as if this was a slow news week in Las Vegas. The city might have been celebrating the inaugural season for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Vegas News | Wynn & MGM Have Delays While El Cortez Has CSM’s
All the Vegas scoop! Wynn & MGM Have Delays While El Cortez Has CSM’s – Peppermill Sign Going To The Neon Museum – Wynn Resorts Earnings – $20 Concert and Show Tickets – El Cortez Brings In Continuous Shuffle Machines – Podcasters After Dark
Vegas Fees Gone Wild | MEGARESORT™©® NEEDS MORE MONEY!
Vegas Fees Gone Wild | It seems that we are living in an age of travel “fees gone wild.” Is ancillary revenue becoming the cornerstone of financial success for hotel operations in Las Vegas?
Skip The Strip To Save During March Madness In Vegas
The first weekend of March Madness is one of the best times of the year to be in Las Vegas. The long weekend of fun begins on Thursday, March 15, with 16 basketball games. However, there are some viewing options that offer a great viewings experience for little to no cost.
Vegas News | Wynn Loses Bananas, Caesars News, Resort Fees and More
Another Vegas Resort Fee Increase – Another Emergency Call From Wynn and all the Vegas scoop brought to you every week!
Vegas News | More Vegas Fee Increases And Palms Renovation Plans Expand
When I first started visiting Las Vegas I couldn’t afford much beyond a hotel room and low limits gambling. I was 21’ish and didn’t have much money to my name…. Being nickeled and dimed by Las Vegas hotels every few months is obnoxious.
Vegas News | Bulls Roaming, Security Checks, The Drew And More
The big news is that the Big Blue Monstrosity on the north end of the Vegas Strip has an opening date. Let’s start there because I have even more information today than when the announcement was first made.
Vegas News | Full Steam Ahead
I’m always looking forward in life and in Las Vegas. Dealing with the current moment and what’s ahead makes life easier to handle than wallowing in the past.
Vegas News | Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire
Wynn Resorts announced that they will be reporting earnings on Monday morning. Hard Rock May Finally Be Sold. While the deal isn’t confirmed there’s too much smoke not to see a fire. + more news and scoop
Vegas News | Monte Carlo Sports Book Moving And Fortune Cup Should Be In More Casinos Soon
This is another big week for news in Las Vegas but I want to begin with something you can only do today in Las Vegas. First of all, you’re living life right if you’re on vacation and reading this to start your day.
Vegas News | Casino Consolidation And Lots Of Caesars News
Happy Christmas Eve! Believe it or not, Las Vegas can get chilly in the winter. Everyone will feel the chill in the air if you plan on being outside for a while. So, that’s the weather. Brr. Let’s move onto the news.
Vegas News | Cowboys, Cowgirls, Marketers And Holidays In Las Vegas
It’s ZorkFest weekend and we’re all in Atlantic City! I’m skipping a Pai Gow session at Bally’s right now so I can gather any interesting news from Las Vegas that I can find. Writing about Las Vegas is fun but it’s, even more, fun when there’s a casino 30 seconds away.
Las Vegas | Station Casinos Plan For Palms Much More Than Lipstick On A Pig
Plan For Palms Much More Than Lipstick On A Pig | Station Casinos purchase of Palms comes with a grand vision. The casino operator is also using the property to change how customers see Station Casinos.
Vegas News | Virgin Hotel-Casino, Pachinko, and More Hotel Renovations
Las Vegas is a city of big events. I look at our Sunday Vegas News column the same. This column exists to highlight big news! There’s plenty of news every week but this week is just missing that one big juicy nugget. Actually, maybe there’s one nugget but it won’t be BIG until it becomes […]
Las Vegas Casino Players Clubs Changing How They Reward Customers
Las Vegas casino players clubs are tightening the purse strings on how they reward customers. Before you get fired up just understand that this isn’t new. The casino operators are just discussing this publicly.
Vegas News | Caesars Raises Parking Prices, Wynn Building Paradise And Adele Hates Las Vegas
The news in Las Vegas never ends. This week Caesars waited until Friday night at 11pm to release news that locals could no longer self-park for free at most of their properties. That’s not entirely true, Total-Rewards members that are Platinum level or higher can valet or self-park for free. You can read about that at […]
Caesars Entertainment Investors Call And Presentation Notes
Caesars just had their first investors call since emerging from bankruptcy and I have a lot spinning in my head. Corporate earnings calls usually focus on revenue. This call was used more to discuss the future plans for Caesars Entertainment.
Vegas News | Station Casinos Going Cardless And Lots Of Construction…Maybe
Vegas News | Station Casinos Going Cardless And Lots Of Construction…Maybe…… All the Vegas News and scoop every week at TravelZork.
Vegas News | Casinos, Sports, Dining And A Gila Monster!
Vegas News | Casinos, Sports, Dining and a Gila Monster! All the Vegas News and scoop every week at TravelZork.
Unintended Consequences | Casino Drink Monitoring
My feelings on the casino drink monitoring systems at the Cosmopolitan, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts International casino bars are mixed. I generally don’t mind the systems, especially at the Cosmopolitan, but I’m not entirely happy they have to exist.
Vegas News | Park MGM Reveals Itself, EDC Moves, Palms Closures And More
Vegas News | Park MGM Reveals Itself, EDC Moves, Palms Closures and more. All the Vegas News and scoop every week at TravelZork.
Vegas News | More Casino Renovations, Name a Soccer Team and More
More Casino Renovations, Name a Soccer Team and More. Be sure to visit TravelZork every week for the latest travel and Vegas News!
New Las Vegas Hotel Rooms From Caesars Today and Tomorrow
For the past year, Caesars has been devoted to renovating their hotel rooms around the country. The reason for the upgrades is $imple. The new room products result in higher room rates. The interesting thing is that renovated Las Vegas hotel rooms are sort of a win-win for customers and the hotel operator.
Vegas News | Bally’s and Harrah’s Room Renovations, Mayweather Viewing and More
Bally’s and Harrah’s Room Renovations, Mayweather Viewing and More. Count on TravelZork every week for all the Vegas News!
Caesars Looks Outside Of Casinos For Revenue
Most casino operators in Las Vegas prefer to have a revenue split close to MGM than Caesars. In fact, Caesars wants to have a revenue split closer to MGM Resorts. The two casino operators have different approaches to their companies. MGM Resorts is expanding with new casinos and a massive profit growth plan. Meanwhile, Caesars Entertainment is looking elsewhere to generate revenue.
Vegas News | New Vegas Hotels, Convention Centers And Parking Fees
Las Vegas never takes a break. There is so much news this week that the quick hits will be overflowing. Downtown Grand Planning A New Hotel Tower. There’s A Crane At Resorts World…….
Vegas News | Lots Of Changes Coming To The Cromwell and more
Vegas News | Lots Of Changes Coming To The Cromwell and more…. The CROMWELL Hotel Las Vegas is one of my favorite casinos to gamble on the Vegas Strip. After a celebratory dinner at Giada, we ventured to the casino floor to play a little Pai Gow. Before sitting down for a 6 hour and 27-minute session my friend and I explored construction all around the casino.
Vegas News | Caesars, Cosmopolitan, And Resorts World Making Moves
May has been a busy month for the corporate entity Caesars Entertainment. You can see all of the press releases here but I’ll try to share the interesting information in easily digestible bites. Let’s roll!
Vegas News | Caesars Renovation, Raiders Plotting, Restaurants Opening
One of the best weekend’s of the year in Las Vegas will be coming to an end by the time you read this. The first Saturday in May brings gorgeous weather, the Kentucky Derby, a big fight, Cinco de Mayo parties, MLB games, NBA & NHL playoffs and more.
Vegas News | There’s A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
I usually go into the weekend with one or two pages of notes with the Las Vegas news. There are three pages of fun today. There’s a lot of information this week, so buckle up! I’ll try to keep everything short, sweet and easy to read.
Vegas News | So Many Vegas Rumors And So Much News!
This week will be a bit different format for Vegas News. The article begins linking to another story because you love parking and jumps right into rumors. There was so much news last week that I’m just giving a bunch of quick hits for you to read directly from the sources.
Las Vegas | Cosmopolitan Parking Fees Begin This Week
The Cosmopolitan will begin charging for valet parking on April 18. Self-Parking fees will begin on May 16. Both visitors and hotel guests will be required to pay for parking. Las Vegas locals will have to pay as well. Here are the specifics:
Vegas News | Visitor Data, Renovations, Gambling And More
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released their annual Las Vegas Visitor Profile last week. This is a snapshot of the average visitor to Las Vegas + Renovations, Gambling and more.
Vegas News | Caesars Begins Charging For Vegas Parking + Only In Vegas
Caesars begins charging for Vegas parking, Oakland Raiders receive approval to move to Las Vegas, Skill Based Gaming at Planet Hollywood + Only In Vegas.
Vegas News | Shakedowns, Renovations And Maybe A Vegas Trump Casino
The New York Post is reporting that hotel room rates during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2018 will continue the trend of “insane room rates.” I wrote about the Trump Hotel potentially adding a Vegas Trump casino…. + much more
Vegas News | March Madness Begins And Lots Of Vegas Rumors
Vegas News | The first weekend of March Madness is more popular every year, Las Vegas breaks tourism records in 2016, and lots of Vegas rumors.
March Madness In Vegas Is Fantastic
The first weekend of March Madness is one of the best weekends of the year in Las Vegas for a sports fan. If you’ve graduated from college recently, it’s probably the very best weekend of the year in Las Vegas
Vegas | Good News, Bad News And More News
It was a good news/bad news week for the many people who prefer Caesars and Total Rewards casinos in Las Vegas. The casino operator reported earnings last week and had some interesting information to share. After reporting earnings I found, even more, information from Caesars Entertainment. That information wasn’t “interesting” but it you should hear it anyway. Let’s start with the good news.
Vegas News | Happy Vegas Super Bowl Day!
Happy Vegas Super Bowl Sunday! If the new president really wants to make an impact on America, he’ll make Super Bowl Monday a holiday. Anyway, Las Vegas has been packed all weekend with football fans getting ready to watch and wager on The Big Game. The sports book this morning at Red Rock Casino was already buzzing.
Get Free Vegas Parking At Caesars And MGM Hotels
There’s no topic in Las Vegas from the past year that’s drawn more ire than paid parking on the Vegas Strip. According to the most recent visitor profile, from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority, 57% of the people visiting Las Vegas arrive by car.
Vegas News | Raiders Are One Step Closer To Las Vegas, $19 Hot Dogs, Magic Mike and More
You know it’s a slow week in Las Vegas when the biggest news was discussing a business possibly filing paperwork. Early last week it was reported that the Oakland Raiders would file paperwork to potentially move to Las Vegas. By the end of the week, that report was confirmed by the NFL Network. The Raiders still have one step before everyone in Las Vegas can lose their mind.
Harrah’s AC | “Snowed” by Resort Fees in Atlantic City
I was in Atlantic City last week and got snowed in…… and then had the opportunity to stay at Harrah’s Atlantic City for the cost of just the—FEES : $23.71 for the resort fee plus $3.29 tax on that and $5 for the occupancy fee for a total of $32 a night (on a COMP ROOM!)
Vegas News | Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! The last week of the year is traditionally the busiest of the year in Las Vegas. Officials expect that there were somewhere between 300,000 and 350,000 people on the Vegas Strip celebrating the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017. News and visitation don’t usually meet together. Even though there were a lot of people in Las Vegas, there wasn’t too much news looking forward into the new year.
Vegas News | Lots of Vegas Hotel News and Norm Is Back
It’s a very special holiday edition of Vegas News! Since I’m writing this during one of the holidays, there will be a little less opinion and observation than usual.
Vegas News | Vegas Strip Parking, New Hotels Opening, Rick Rolling And More
Just another day in Las Vegas yesterday (Friday) started at El Cortez around noon and ended a Bally’s around 14 hours later. Spending days and nights with people who don’t live in Las Vegas is a blast. Everything seems so new and fresh. It’s great to see Las Vegas through the eyes of people who visit only a couple of times a year.
The Cosmopolitan Has The Best Video Poker Bars On The Vegas Strip
For my money, there’s really one drink monitoring system that is customer friendly. It should come as no surprise that the only luxury property with a drink monitoring system, the Cosmopolitan, offers the overall best system for the customers. Below is information on how I ended up with this decision.
Vegas News | Start In The Casino And End Up At Happy Hour
I usually start the news of the week with something from the business side of Las Vegas. Today I want to begin with news in the casino. This has been the catalyst for many of us to fall in love with Las Vegas. It’s what keeps many of us visiting Las Vegas. Sure the restaurants, bars, and shows are great but the epicenter of the action has long been the casino.
Las Vegas | Exploring Cosmopolitan Comp Drink Monitoring At The Chandelier Bar
It’s amazing how life works sometimes. I’ve been meaning to visit the Cosmopolitan to a) check out the renovated Chandelier Bar and b) see how their comp drink monitoring system worked. Unfortunately, my travels haven’t taken me to the Cosmopolitan. I’ve tested the Caesars Entertainment drink system and the MGM Resorts drink system so I felt compelled to give it a run. It turns out I had a meeting at my favorite bar on the Vegas Strip (Chandelier Bar) this week. This gave me a chance to knock two things out at once. Boom!
Testing Caesars Comp Drink Monitoring System In Las Vegas
Caesars Comp Drink Monitoring I recently met up with a friend who was staying at The Linq and wanted to watch football. After checking into the hotel we didn’t get out to catch the games until noon or so. This was when the 2nd half of most of the early games were beginning. The second half […]
Sunday News | Lots Of Las Vegas Casino Business News
As expected last week was a busy news period for Las Vegas. Even if it wasn’t blatant, the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) was the catalyst for a lot of what we learned about casinos during the week. There are a lot of places I could start but I think MGM Resorts is a good place.
Sunday News | More New Slot Machines And The Backstreet Boys Come To Vegas
I don’t know about you, but one of the best feelings I’ve had in Las Vegas was seeing all of the slot machines as soon as I walked off the airplane at McCarran Airport. Most of the slot machines just sat there quietly. However, there was one slot machine that would actually greet the visitors. The chants of “Wheel. Of. Fortune” would be ingrained in my head before even getting to the baggage carousel.
Sunday News | Casino And Gambling News With A Side Of Sake
Ahhhh…The summer is unofficially over. Labor Day weekend is the beginning of the end of summer for tourist season. The day clubs will slowly wind down, then some pools will begin to close and summer concert season will come to an end. There should be a couple of quiet weeks of news in Las Vegas […]
Sunday News | Holiday Edition With Mostly Vegas Hotel News
There was a lot of hotel news last week but not all of it is relevant to your visits to Las Vegas. With that in mind, let’s start with the hotel news that actually matters in the near future. When the Blackstone Group purchased the Cosmopolitan in 2014, they detailed very specific plans to turn around the casino which didn’t have a profitable quarter since opening.
Sunday News | From Millennial Gaming To New Shows In Vegas
A millennial gaming area coming to MGM Grand, restaurant news, the latest rumors, new shows coming to Vegas and much more.
Re-Discovering The Forum Shops At Caesars Palace Las Vegas
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is a surprisingly good place to eat, drink and be merry. The shops are also one of the best free attractions and places to shop on the Vegas Strip.
Sunday News | From MGM Resorts To Red Rock Resorts
Last week various casino operators shared the stage. Quarterly earnings reports can often contain interesting news.
Sunday News | From Corporate Speak To Sharknado 4
This week’s Sunday News takes you from MGM Resorts International and the latest Wynn Resorts stories to the important things in life like Sharknado.
Sunday News | Vegas News From Shows To Casinos
In all my years visiting and living in Las Vegas, I’ve only seen a handful of shows. When I think of Las Vegas it’s usually eating, drinking or gambling. Shows don’t fit into that equation. That’s just me, there are plenty of people who come to Las Vegas specifically for the shows. My preference is probably […]
Caesars Palace Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary All Year Long
The casino & resort opened on August 5, 1966. This year marks its 50th anniversary and Caesars Palace Entertainment is taking the entire year to celebrate.
Sunday News | MGM Parking Fees, Palms Sold, Hyperloop Tested and More
This week MGM Resorts rolled out their plan and fees when parking at their Las Vegas hotels. The social media outrage was as loud as I’ve ever heard…
The Cromwell | Some Of The Best Affordable Gambling On The Strip
The Cromwell opened in 2014 using the bones of Bill’s Gambling Hall and Saloon (it was Barbary Coast before that). The new boutique hotel and casino was, and still is, seen by some
FoundersCard Caesars Benefit | Caesars Total Rewards Diamond Status
FoundersCard Benefits | This part of our FoundersCard series is about the benefits you’ll receive from Caesar’s Diamond Status.
Las Vegas | Marquee Rewards Now At Tropicana And M Resort
One of the best features of Marquee Rewards is that you can earn and use rewards and status at home and use them at the Tropicana or M Resort in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas | Paris Las Vegas Classic Room Review
Paris Hotel Las Vegas There is a lot to say about the entire property of Paris Las Vegas but I’d rather focus on the hotel room than the hodgepodge theme and not so great gaming. Paris is considered one of the top mid-tier Caesars Entertainment hotels in Las Vegas behind Caesars Palace and The Cromwell […]
Sunday News | It’s All About The Park, T-Mobile Arena And Wynn Paradise Park
No matter where you live there’s news and then there’s meaningful news. This column isn’t a news rundown of what happened in Las Vegas over the past week. It’s meant to look at the more important news events and explore what they might mean today and in the future. The big news this week really […]
Sunday News | In-N-Out Is Coming To The Las Vegas Strip, The Riviera Gets 2 Implosions And 4 Free Concerts On Fremont Street Revealed
There really isn’t a need for a deep introduction to this week’s Sunday News. There was only one piece of news out of Las Vegas that matters. Well, at least, it seems that way. First, Ikea announces that Las Vegas will be getting its first store, then it’s announced that Las Vegas is getting 2 Cracker […]
Sunday News | Changes at Cosmopolitan and SLS while Mr. Las Vegas may return to The Vegas Strip
This was the kind of week a Vegas dork like me loves. There wasn’t a real theme to the news but some interesting nuggets on what is happening, what will be happening and what might be happening soon in Las Vegas. Let’s start with something happening right now. Starbucks at The Cosmopolitan of Las […]
Las Vegas | Sunday News | The Strip North End’s Possible Developments
Welcome to the first week of a new Sunday column at TravelZork. This will be a synopsis and analysis of recent news, rumors, openings and closings in Las Vegas. This column won’t cover everything in Las Vegas but will analyze and speculate about some of the bigger bits of news we see or hear about. North […]
March Madness Is One Of The Biggest Events Of The Year
Twenty years ago there was a fun month of sports in March with an event called the NCAA Basketball Tournament. That basketball tournament is more commonly known as March Madness today. The games aren’t played in Las Vegas but the first weekend of March Madness has become one of the most popular weekends of the year.
Las Vegas | How Casinos Are Reacting To Revenue Trends
How Casinos Are Reacting To Revenue Trends The UNLV Center For Gaming Research recently released a report looking at historical departmental revenue in Nevada casinos. The report shows annual revenue trends in casino-resorts from gaming, hotel rooms, food, beverage and other (shows, retail, etc.) from 1984 through 2015 by dollar and percentage of revenue. The report […]
Casino Review | Let’s Take A Closer Look At The Linq
Linq Las Vegas Casino Despite its lack of an overt 1980’s theme and overly simple logo, The Linq casino is really unlike most that you’ll find in Las Vegas. Remember, this is a casino-hotel designed specifically with millennial casino customers in mind. Creating a property for younger customers while still satisfying the older core customer […]
Preview | The Julius Tower at Caesars Palace
The Julius Tower It’s no secret that Caesars Entertainment has finally been giving its flagship property quite a bit of love recently. Starting with the completion of the Octavius Tower, the opening of the first Nobu hotel, the conversion of Pure to Omnia in order to compete with Hakkasan and XS, and other small renovations […]
Hotel Review | A Couple Nights In A Rio Las Vegas Classic Studio Suite
RIO All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is a fantastic casino hotel conceptually. The idea of an affordable all suite hotel with a casino is a welcome concept when visiting Las Vegas. Most of the suites in Las Vegas casinos are closer to $200 per night while Rio is closer to $100 per night.
Potential Hotel Chain Merger Would Have Major Impact In Las Vegas
The most recent rumor, and hottest in the United States, is that Hyatt Hotels is now considering acquiring Starwood Hotels. This deal would have a major impact on the hotel landscape in Las Vegas.