Vegas News | Adios Cromwell and Blue Ribbon, Hello Vanderpump and Metallica!
We’re back on track for Vegas News in 2026! Casinos will begin reporting fourth-quarter and full-year earnings in a couple of weeks. As usual, Boyd will be the first to report on Feb. 5. Why does this matter to you? Because this is usually when we hear big announcements and new developments. The financial info […]
Vegas News | Caesars Palace and Flamingo Upgrades, Cosmo Flips To Pickleball And 3 Boring Updates
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. If it wasn’t already, it’s officially the holiday season and the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s start this edition of Vegas News with my favorite Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens display of the year. I’m always amazed that this is inside a casino. Read about it here […]
Caesars, NOT Caesar’s Palace | Las Vegas
But wait, isn’t it Caesar’s Palace. NO! It’s actually not. Perhaps you have heard of Jay Sarno and his vision. Often when the “apostrophe conversation” comes up, people have no idea what I am talking about. Sometimes, I even like to tell the story backwards.
Vegas News | Aria and Cosmopolitan Renovations, Durango Expansion and Remembering Lion’s Share Slots
If you’ve been reading Vegas News regularly, you know that I listen to earnings calls to A) find out official news about what’s being planned for casinos and B) try to understand the mindset of a casino corporation. Casino earnings season started last week, but the most telling quote came earlier this week when MGM’s […]
Vegas News | Brothel Tours, Bellagio Changes, Free Booze At Golden Gate, And More!
Five times a year, I lead Vegas News with details about the newest display at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden. As usual, the fall display is my least favorite. It’s beautiful as always, but not my preference. Christmas is my favorite if you’re curious. See pics below and read about it here. The process […]
Vegas News | M Resort Ahead Of Schedule, Bazaar Opens At Palazzo, And Deals-A-Plenty
M Resort is ahead of schedule with construction on its new hotel tower, and it will be open on Dec. 1. Yes, that’s in time for ZorkFest on Dec. 5. They’re also adding a restaurant from Emeril. BAM! See renderings below and read more here. Caesars has a $300 midweek deal that includes 2 room […]
Vegas News | A’s Stadium Construction Update, More Vegas Adjacent Deals, And Metallica Is Interested In Vegas
I’ve been sharing progress on A’s baseball stadium construction weekly. Here’s the past seven days for those of you who are curious about the future of the Tropicana site. I don’t normally follow GLPI’s earnings because it’s a real estate company, but the most recent update has some interesting info: “Finally, in Las Vegas, we […]
Vegas News | Free ZOOX!, Friends Opens At MGM Grand, and Boyd Earnings Offer Insight To Visitation
This has been the hottest topic in Las Vegas over the past few months so let’s start Vegas News this week with a look at the first Las Vegas casino corporation to report earnings. Boyd is a good barometer since they have both locals and tourist properties in downtown Las Vegas. Boyd earnings news: In […]
Vegas News | Bellagio Boat, Paris Is Hard All Day, And More Vegas Deals
The rumors about a second Carbone in Las Vegas are true. This location will take over the Picasso space at Bellagio. It won’t just be Carbone 2: Electric Boogaloo, it will be a seafood-focused restaurant. That makes sense as long as Lago is open and still great. Read more here. The most fun quote from […]
Vegas News | 2 New Poker Rooms, $20 Guy Fieri AYCE, and Pushing Dirt Around The Old Tropicana Site
The new summer display at the Bellagio Botanical Gardens & Conservatory is different. See pics below and learn about it here. A few press pics of Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens display "Glam Menagerie: A Surrealist Summer" pic.twitter.com/np3UyXwdWq — Marc (@MeltzVegas) May 28, 2025 This isn’t new, but I don’t remember seeing the brochure for […]
Vegas News: Book ZorkFest Rooms ASAP and a Roundup Of Casino Operator Earnings
In case you missed the announcement, ZorkFest 2025 is taking place December 5-7, 2025, at M Resort. This is TravelZork’s annual conference to discuss travel and casino loyalty. The event offers expert-led sessions focused on maximizing travel rewards (miles and points) and casino comps. The dates are more important than usual this year, and reserving […]
Vegas News | KISS Storming Virgin, Wynn Is Turning 20, And Star Wars Burlesque Is Coming To Rio
Where should we start Vegas News today? Between MGM Resorts, Wynn Las Vegas, and Wrestlemania, the possibilities are endless. After a brief walk around my building, I think we’ll start with something you should all be familiar with, but it’s a place this news column with info from the past two weeks should begin just […]
You Can Buy Las Vegas Casino Resort Beds (And More)
I’m going to start with a personal story and go into detail about how you can sleep at home in your favorite casino resort bed, just like the one you enjoyed in Las Vegas. How I Got The Same Mattress I Slept On At The Cosmopolitan After years of searching for a mattress, I ended […]
Vegas News | 30 Seat Swim-Up Bar, NetFlix Bites, PALMS is 3:2 Blackjack Exclusively
This turned out to be a PACKED edition of Vegas News. Enjoy! MGM reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings last week. Evidently, the numbers were good because the stock jumped after hours and during the next day. You can get the details here. Based on the call it sounds like room rates will increase modestly […]
Vegas News | Plenty Of Caesars, More Bruno & Kelly, And How Many Slot YouTubers Do You Watch?
Happy Super Bowl weekend for those who observe! Vegas News is coming to you from the East Coast this week. Have no fear, most of the info we have is the same as if I were sitting in a Las Vegas coffee shop, casino, or office. There’s a slew of Caesars news and rumors to […]
Vegas News | The Venetian Goes Hyatt, Manilow For Life, And Plenty Of New Restaurants
Welcome to the first Vegas News of 2025! Growing up in New York City I was led to believe that Times Square is the best and only place to party on New Year’s Eve. I did it once and learned that it’s just not for me. I visited the Vegas Strip once for New Year’s […]
Vegas News | All-Net 2.0 Moves Forward And Jimbo’s Back!
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 […]
Vegas News | Room Renovations, Go Karting And Swingers On The Vegas Strip And RIP Mr. Piffles
ZorkFest was a blast but now it’s back to the semi-regular Vegas News column. This week will be a mega-Vegas News catch-up. Buckle up, it’s been a while! Casino earnings We’re going to start with a quick recap of casino earnings. If the numbers bore you just read this and move down. The biggest news […]
Vegas News | New Slots, MGM’s Big 3 And Rod Stewart Gets A Haircut!
It’s your bi-monthly edition of Vegas News! We’re going to change things up in my weekly column for the next couple of months. The news will still be delivered every other week. In the weeks I don’t share what’s happening in Las Vegas, we’re going to explore what you’ll experience at ZorkFest in November. There […]
Vegas News | MGM + Marriott Details, Caesars Drops Rewards For Some, And Circus Circus Elevators Look Fun!
Much of this edition of Vegas News will come from casino corporation earnings reports and calls. These calls focus on a business’s financial health for investors. They’re also a good source of news from the past few months and some things the company might be planning. Financials do nothing for the average person so I […]
Vegas News | Casino Earnings, F1, And A New Cigar Bar
MGM Resorts released earnings last week. I listen to the (casino earnings) calls because they usually offer some context to the financials in the reports.
Vegas News | Fontainebleau And Durango Opening Soon, More U2, And Free F1 Attractions
I couldn’t make it to Zorkfest this year, but by all accounts, it sounds like the conference was a success. If you’re a super early planner, you can plan for Zorkfest 2024 to take place from Nov. 1- Nov. 3.
Since we skipped Vegas News last week, there’s a ton of information to get to from the past few weeks. Let’s get right to it.
Are You Cancelling Or Rescheduling Trips To Las Vegas?
Here’s a dramatic statement that may or may not be true. The current disruptions are a sign of things to come in Las Vegas. Are You Cancelling Or Rescheduling Trips To Las Vegas?
What Do You Want In A Las Vegas Hotel Room?
Last week we shared previews of new Las Vegas hotel rooms at Fontainebleau, MGM Grand, and Rio. Soon we’ll see the rooms that will be available when Station Casinos’ Durango Resort opens in November.
Vegas News | Cosmopolitan To MGM Rewards Next Feb., $10 Million Slot Win And Lots Of Show Announcements
The big news was from MGM was released a day before earnings. The Cosmopolitan will become an MGM Rewards property on Feb. 1, 2024.
Vegas News | Fontainebleau Plans December Opening, Wynn Announces The Match And Stranger Things On The Vegas Strip
The casino earnings season is over. All of the corporations had a great first quarter financially. You can see the earnings report press releases below if you care about the numbers…
Vegas News | A’s Making Vegas Moves, Summer Poker And Spending in Las Vegas Is Up
The following stood out from the press release about the report “Total spending by visitors in 2022 outpaced the prior year by 24.4 percent and the 2019 total by 21.8 percent.”
Vegas News | Vegas Strip Paving In May, New Vegas Visitor Data And The Most Popular Dog In Las Vegas
Let’s kick off this week’s edition of Vegas News with some information about the average visitor to Las Vegas in 2022 (Vegas Visitor Data). The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s (LVCVA) annual Visitor Profile is a small sample snapshot of visitors to Las Vegas.
Vegas News | MGM Rewards Daily Tier Status Accelerator, Caesars Is Busy, Someone Finds A Cat In Their Room And Downtown Gets Hot & Juicy
Caesars didn’t have much information beyond finances during its earnings call. Here’s a quick overview of what the company discussed about Las Vegas. Oh, and a last-minute addition about a new promotion MGM Rewards Daily Tier Status Accelerator, which somewhat mimics the current Caesars Rewards Loyalty Program Daily Tier Promotion.
Vegas News | MLB at Rio? Plaza Saves A Dog! And Forbes Does Vegas
MLB at Rio? Evidently, Dreamscape has been in super duper top-secret discussions with the Oakland A’s for a few years about building a new stadium on vacant land and we’re just hearing about it now. Sounds legit.
Vegas News | Casino Earnings, New Places To Gamble And MSG Sphere Touts Opening + U2 Shows
The casino biz was abuzz with casino earnings last week, with MGM Resorts, Red Rock, and Wynn reporting. As expected, all had very good financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year in 2022.
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Opening at Horseshoe Las Vegas
Horseshoe Las Vegas is adding another restaurant upgrade, with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen arriving this summer
Vegas News | New Cosmo Promo, F1 Schedules Races And Another Show Closes
It’s a new year, and I’m stoked to finally get back to enjoying Las Vegas. New Cosmo Promo – The Cosmopolitan has an interesting offer match available.
Vegas News | Mirage Unity, Trying Proper Eats And Randy’s Donuts Is Coming To Resorts World
I visited the new Proper Eats food hall at Aria last week. The fancy food court occupies space old buffet space on the second floor of the casino.
Vegas News | Vegas F1 Room Rates Are Through The Roof And MGM + Caesars Post Earnings
This was a fun news week in Las Vegas. Between the Las Vegas Grand Prix and casino earnings, there was a lot happening. Add that to the mix of a normal week of Vegas News and you have a busy week.
Vegas News | More Info On New Vegas Strip Casino And So Many Restaurants Opening
This week the big news is that Tilman Fertitta received approval from Clark County to build a new Vegas Strip Casino. As a reminder, the land across from The Cosmopolitan and Harmon Corner includes the Tex Mex restaurant, souvenir shops, and the Travelodge, which is closed.
Vegas News | New Casino Games, The Venetian Is Changing And Bally’s Opens An Arcade
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) blew through Las Vegas this week. As always, it was a fun time seeing new games, meeting new people, and connecting with others I don’t see very often.
Vegas News | Bally’s Approved For Trop Takeover, New Food Hall At Aria Will Have Seoul and Caesars Palace Renovations Are Complete!
Caesars Palace just finished renovations that include a new lobby bar… The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the Tropicana sale to Bally’s this week…
Vegas News | Las Vegas Earnings Season: Caesars Not Selling A Casino And MGM Giddy About F1 Revenue Next Year
We’re going to start the Vegas News by looking at casino earnings. Both Caesars and MGM Resorts released their information last week.
Vegas News | Circus Circus Renovating Now, Hard Rock Debut May Be Delayed Until 2025
Last week I mentioned that I’ve been hearing more grumblings that the transformation of The Mirage to the Hard Rock might take longer than expected. Well, the same source of last week’s information has some specifics from a stock analyst that pretty much confirms this. Not really related, but you might have noticed our headline: Circus Circus Renovating Now? Yes, it looks like they will be renovating Circus Circus.
Vegas News | BTS Invades Las Vegas And Botox Comps At A Casino?
We’re going to open today with a short tale of a low-mid roller (me) enjoying the casino fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The past year of comps reminds me of getting the most out of the last great recession in the late 2000s.
Vegas News | Las Vegas F1 Rumors Heating Up And AVN’s Are Returning Next Year
There’s usually something particularly interesting happening in Las Vegas. Besides recovering from the first weekend of March Madness, things were relatively mellow.
Vegas News | Imploding The Tropicana And Mirage (Volcano), Adele Bails On Vegas, And A Virgin Resort Fee
Vegas 2022 – This year has gotten off to a strange start. Las Vegas is trying to get back to normal but it’s not quite there yet. Yes, this is annoying but the things we love about Las Vegas are still there – mostly.
Vegas News | Las Vegas Has Little News And Fewer People This Week
I’m going to share some thoughts from the Vegas Strip this week since there’s not too much news to share. This is traditionally one of the slowest weeks in Las Vegas. This week was even slower than usual.
Vegas News | The Holiday Season In Las Vegas Continues With A Rodeo!
the holiday season in Las Vegas. The mid-week rooms were cheap, and nothing was ever never busy. We could get in any restaurant, club, etc., or gambling with ample room.
Vegas News | The Mirage Finally On The Market And Lots Of News From Casino Earnings
The day is finally here! MGM Resorts is finally selling The Mirage. + lots of casino earnings news and scoop!
Vegas News | G2E (Global Gaming Expo) Gems, Durango & Dream Casinos Approved and Adele Finally Maybe Probably
The Vegas News for me this week started mostly with the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). As expected it was smaller than usual with fewer small and international gaming operators. There was also a lack of food and beverage providers, entertainers and other random non-gaming companies showing off their goods and services for casinos to buy.
Vegas News | Busy July In Las Vegas, Lady Gaga Returning And Robo Puppies At Resorts World
Once again, we’ll start with a quick COVID-19 update since it isn’t going anywhere quickly. Plus it has been a busy July in Las Vegas. Businesses are choosing to give priority to those who are vaccinated against the virus. Last week we told you that the Las Vegas Raiders requiring proof of vaccination for entry to watch games at Allegiant Stadium without a mask. This is a team policy as Allegiant Stadium will allow all guests – vaccinated or not – for other events like the Guns N Roses concert on Friday.
Vegas News | New Caesars Taking Shape And “Imploding The Mirage In 2022” – The Killers
Vegas News is going to be a bit different this week. I spent most of the past five days on the Vegas Strip. My stay was for fun and work so I visited multiple casinos. When visiting Caesars properties I saw a lot of transformation (“New Caesars”) we’ve been discussing over the past year or so. When going through my weekly news blurbs it looks like I’m not the only one to see what’s happening.
Vegas News | Busy Weekend In Vegas, COVID Isn’t Over And A New Gordon Ramsay Restaurant?
The Great Vegas Comeback (™) continued this weekend with action up and down the Vegas Strip. COVID Isn’t Over — COVID-19 rates, hospitalizations, etc. have spiked to the same level as February. I spent a couple of days at the Cosmopolitan this week and it was crazy busy. Even though the casino was busier it seemed like there was a similar proportion of guests wearing masks as the last time I stayed there in May. Once again, masked and unmasked all seemed comfortable and respectful with each other.
Vegas News | Resorts World Open and So Much More
The big news in Las Vegas this week was the opening of Resorts World Las Vegas. This wasn’t a “grand opening” despite the ribbon-cutting, fireworks, celebrity appearances, and so on. This was a big deal since it’s the first casino built from scratch to open on the Vegas Strip in a decade. Having said that, consider this a “soft opening.”
Vegas News | It’s Hot and Resorts World Goes Cashless
It’s that time of the year again. We’re reminded that Las Vegas can get hot. It’s so hot this year that two daily high-temperature records have already been broken. If you don’t love the topic of Vegas Weather, we have some news about how Resorts World goes cashless.
Vegas News | Vegas Masks Optional, Caesars Dumps Lots Of Shows And Party With The Raiders
Boy, the Covid-related news escalated quickly. Last week, a few Las Vegas casinos were approved to increase capacity to 100% and remove plexiglass. Early this week Caesars, MGM Resorts, and more joined the “100% Club”. That was just the beginning. On Thursday, the CDC updated its mask guidelines. Nevada followed suit allowing businesses to change their policy. Next, Nevada Gaming Control announced that it’s allowing casinos to update their policy.
Vegas News | Palms sold, A buffet opens, Plexiglass comes down!
The Great Vegas Reopening (TM) is in full swing. Capacity limits and plexiglass are gone at Wynn and Cosmopolitan. Most are quite relieved and happy with the news that plexiglass in Vegas comes down! There should be more casinos to follow. I’m hoping the worst of the coronavirus is behind us. That would mean life for everyone is getting back to normal.
Vegas News | Venetian Sold, Resorts World Takes Shape, And Vegas Loves Sports
Let’s start the weekly Vegas News roundup with a short story about a big deal. This week Las Vegas Sands (LVS) sold all of its properties (aka “Venetian Sold”) in Sin City. The company is now just “Sands” since it has no more businesses in Las Vegas. The deal happened early in the week so I’m not going to get too deep.
Vegas News | Things Are Looking Up As Vegas Pool Season Arrives!
Casino earnings season came to an end with a bang this week. Caesars reported fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for 2020. We all know last year was bad for casinos. You can see that in the release. On the good news side, Vegas Pool Season arrives.
Vegas News | Covid Restrictions Loosen and Casinos Opening and Changing Hands
This week’s big news in Las Vegas is that there’s a plan to loosen restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada. I’ll just cut to the chase with some bottom-line info on the details regarding the fact that covid restrictions will loosen soon.
Vegas News | Changes and more changes? Rio, Venetian, and nightclubs
This week seems to be a week of Vegas changes and more changes, potentially. We will have to wait and see how several rumors “play out.” There are just a few days remaining in Nevada’s statewide “pause.” This week Governor Steve Sisolak will announce if the same 25% capacity “pause” restrictions will continue.
Vegas News | More Entertainment and a New Casino Opening
Before we touch on our feature story: entertainment returning to Las Vegas; COVID-19 shows no signs of slowing down, and neither does the return of Las Vegas.
Vegas News | Virgin Vegas Fees and more
Earlier this week, I went through the Momentum Rewards benefits for the Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. They appear to be different than other markets, so I did a deep dive. Another point of interest is the overall situation regarding Vegas Virgin Fees.
Vegas News | COVID-19 Vegas Capacity Updates, Mohegan Vegas Casino + Visitation Data
Finally, some details about Vegas capacity updates. As expected, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak increased the 50 person limit on gatherings. The new capacity limits are a bit confusing as the maximum capacity for most venues increased to 250.
Vegas News | Planet Hollywood Opening, Virgin Delayed, and Circa Approved
No big intro this week. Instead, I’ll lead with a quick Vegas Reopening note., which includes confirmation of Planet Hollywood Opening. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak will discuss possible capacity limit increases next week.
Vegas News | Vegas Continues To Reopen
I thought about writing an intro this week but this trip report is a good enough reminder about what Las Vegas casinos are like right now. Las Vegas continues to reopen and will be for a while.
Vegas News | Mostly CoronaVegas
Coronavirus is now a national emergency. As you’d imagine, the travel and live entertainment industries are getting crushed since people are trying to stay away from each other. Las Vegas is a vacation and entertainment town and there’s a lot happening…and not happening.
Vegas News | 888 Reasons to Read The Vegas News
We’re going to jump right into the Vegas News this week because I found a new document just as I was sitting down.
Vegas News | Quickly Hitting Everything Happening In Las Vegas
Earlier this week I was able to tour the construction site for the property that will eventually become Circa Resort & Casino. I’m normally not a fan of hard hat tours unless the project is about to open. For sure, this is part of everything happening in Las Vegas this week.
Vegas News | Take Cover! – Vegas Earthquake
My week of vacation on the Vegas Strip was a great time and personally enlightening. I’ll just touch on a couple of newsy items today and will dive deeper with some kind of trip report. Coincidentally, there wasn’t much news while I was taking a break. (Well, except for a Vegas Earthquake!) This will be […]
Atlantic City July 2019 | Many casinos running summer-long promotions
Atlantic City July 2019 – Summer-long Promotions The following Atlantic City casinos are running summer-long promotions – some through Labor Day weekend. Visit the casinos’ player loyalty card centers for details on the Atlantic City July 2019 promotions! Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina – Earn entries through Sunday, Sept. 1, to win a 2019 […]
Atlantic City June 2019 | Tribute bands take center stage at Golden Nugget, Tropicana
Atlantic City June 2019 – Tribute bands take center stage at Golden Nugget, Tropicana + Atlantic City Casino offers and deals + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Atlantic City May 2019 | Get your fill at Burger Bash May 18
Atlantic City May 2019 | Get your fill at Burger Bash May 18 + Atlantic City Casino offers and deals + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Atlantic City April 2019 | Broadway comes to the Boardwalk
Atlantic City April 2019 | Broadway comes to the Boardwalk + Atlantic City Casino offers and deals + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Atlantic City March 2019 | Restaurant Week offers 80+ choices for $15.19 lunches, $35.19 dinners
Atlantic City March 2019 | Casinos offer deals, Restaurant Week offers 80+ choices for $15.19 lunches, $35.19 dinners + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
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!
Use Your Credit Card for MGM M life Rewards Slot Play at Borgata Atlantic City
But Borgata is a favorite of credit card reward enthusiasts for a very different reason: the ability to redeem Borgata gift cards for MGM M life Rewards Slot Play.
Atlantic City February 2019 | Food and Wine Events Take Center Stage This Month
Atlantic City February 2019 | Casinos offer deals, Food and Wine Events Take Center Stage This Month + all the Atlantic City Scoop…..
Atlantic City January 2019 | Life’s a beach at Tropicana, Golden Nugget declares ‘war’ — Wing War, that is
Atlantic City January 2019 | Casinos offer deals, Life’s a beach at Tropicana, Golden Nugget declares ‘war’ — Wing War + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Atlantic City December 2018 | Holiday celebrations start early, continue through month
Atlantic City December 2018 | Casinos offer deals, discounts to veterans + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Atlantic City November 2018 | Casinos offer deals, discounts to veterans
Casinos offer deals, discounts to veterans + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Atlantic City October 2018 | Halloween takes center stage in Atlantic City
Atlantic City October 2018 | Halloween takes center stage in Atlantic City + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips…….
Atlantic City September 2018 | Miss America and Miss’d America, Arts and Craft Beers
Miss America and Miss’d America, Arts and Craft Beers + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during September 2018.
Atlantic City August 2018 | Look, up in the sky! It’s the Atlantic City Airshow!
Look, up in the sky! It’s the Atlantic City Airshow! + all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: Miss America and “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during August 2018.
Atlantic City July 2018 | Fireworks won’t be the only thing making crowds cheer this month
Atlantic City July 2018 | July 4 will bring the traditional fireworks displays, but on July 1 Sam Hunt, Kane Brown and Conner Smith will headline Atlantic City’s first summer BeachFest concert + all the AC Scoop for July!
[Initial Details + Pics Studio Suite] World of Hyatt at Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City
While a complete overview of the Ocean Resort Casino loyalty program called Ocean PREMIERE will be forthcoming, we know there is a lot of curiosity and interest about Ocean Resort’s relationship with Hyatt and the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
[EXCITING! Soft Opening] Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City
Ocean Resort Casino, formerly Revel, is currently in a soft opening. The official Opening will be June 28th, 2018 with an official ribbon cutting and Gala for certain invited guests. Having the opportunity to return to one of my favorite properties, I did not wait for the 28th.
Atlantic City June 2018 | Hard Rock, Ocean Resort to open June 28
Atlantic City June 2018 | The former Trump Taj Mahal and Revel will reopen June 28 as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Resort, respectively + “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during June 2018.
Atlantic City May 2018 | Gambling turns 40
Lots of people want to keep it a secret when they turn 40. Not Resorts Casino Hotel! Resorts was the first casino-hotel in Atlantic City, opening at 10 a.m. on May 26, 1978. Plus all the Atlantic City Scoop, including: Martini Week, Boardwalk Block Party, and “insider” tips about what’s happening in Atlantic City’s casinos during May 2018.
[The Basic Formula – Further Clarification] Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife – April 2018
I have some clarification to add to my Borgata Mlife post from last week.I played video poker again and the Mlife Express Comps, Slot Dollars and Tier Credits were updated in my account immediately. The Global Points were not, but the Mlife Desk had the correct session total in their records, when I inquired about it.
[The Basic Formula] Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife – April 2018 Update
I played at the Borgata Atlantic City last week for the first time since my Mlife at Borgata post in February. In that update, I told you that the representative at the Borgata, that I was contacting after every single time I played, to have my numbers adjusted in line with the Mlife Earn Rates…
Atlantic City April 2018 | Come Out, Pig Out, Freak Out and Duke it Out
Atlantic City April 2018 | Come Out, Pig Out, Freak Out and Duke it OutAll the scoop for April 2018 in Atlantic City……..
Caesars | Vegas Pools Opening for 2018 Season
Vegas Pools Opening for 2018 Season – Spring is less than two weeks away and the pools at Caesars Las Vegas Resorts started opening this week! So, pack your bathing suit and take advantage of the many poolside experiences Caesars has to offer.
Atlantic City March 2018 | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Early
Atlantic City March 2018 | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Early | Eat, drink and be frugal | Buds and bands | All the scoop for March 2018 in Atlantic City……..
Consequences of Total Rewards 2018 Devaluations
While the upcoming changes, effective 02/01/18, to the Caesars Total Rewards program, is a massive slash in benefits, some of the changes certainly make sense from their perspective. I try to play devil’s advocate and understand the business purpose for these decisions. Some I get, while others baffle me when I try to view them through the bean counter’s eyes.
[WATCH YOUR POINTS!] Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife – February 2018 Update
I have been writing about the Mlife program at the Borgata, since the transition from My Borgata Rewards in June. It was difficult to figure out the Mlife Earn Rates because the computer system is not tallying all the numbers correctly in everyone’s account and I could not confirm the earn rates that they gave me verbally, even though they were updating my account to these values.
Atlantic City February 2018 | Everybody Into The Water
Everybody Into The Water | Winter is the new summer | All the scoop for February 2018 in Atlantic City……..
[Interesting, maybe GREAT] Caesars Las Vegas Hotel Deals + 1000 Tier (per night) Bonus
Currently Caesars is running a New Year, New Empire promotion (Promo Code: NYNE18) that can be combined with an Opt-In Offer for 1000 tier points per night.
Atlantic City January 2018 | Thursday is the new Friday at Tropicana
Atlantic City January 2018 | Thursday is the new Friday at Tropicana | | Atlantic City Weekly Declares War On Wings | All the scoop for January 2018 in Atlantic City……..
[Ouch!] Major Changes to Total Rewards 2018 Benefits
Caesars unveiled their Total Rewards benefits for 2018. While rumors had been circulating of an upcoming degradation of benefits, nobody predicted how steep it would be. Most of the key benefits of the Total Rewards program that made it the best casino loyalty program in the country are all gone. The biggest head-scratcher, is that the higher the tier one attained, the more that was taken away.
Atlantic City December 2017 | Deck the Boardwalk Hall – Don Your Gay [and Ugly] Apparel
Atlantic City December 2017 | Deck the Boardwalk Hall – Don Your Gay [and Ugly] Apparel | All the scoop for December 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City | Why NO Tier Credit for Spend at Borgata?
Why NO Tier Credit for Spend at Borgata ? | Could it be that there’s a purposeful reason that there’s no Spend Credit at Borgata? Is the result of the transition from My Borgata Rewards to Mlife being a muddy mess a coincidence?
Atlantic City in Winter – A Laid-back, Low Roller’s Paradise
My first Atlantic City trip was in January 2010, and even though the tables were as cold as the weather, I immediately fell in love with the city.
Atlantic City November 2017 | Casinos Honor Veterans with Deals and Discounts
Atlantic City November 2017 | Casinos honor veterans with deals and discounts | All the scoop for November 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City | Continuing Quest MGM Borgata Mlife Comp Earn Rates
The Borgata has always thrown some extra perks to their lower level players during slow times and it’s nice that Mlife is continuing that tradition.
Atlantic City | MGM Borgata Mlife Comp Earn Rates
Atlantic City | Borgata Comps – With trial and error and many emails, phone calls and visits to the Mlife desk, I believe I have figured out the Earn Rates of the new Players Club Program (Mlife) at the Borgata, which was instituted on June 7, 2017.
Atlantic City October 2017 | There’s more than Halloween this month
Atlantic City October 2017 | There’s more than Halloween this month | All the scoop for October 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Suite Escape Hotel Package – Borgata Atlantic City
A few times a year the Borgata offers special hotel packages at reduced rates. The current deal is the Suite Escape Hotel Package, which includes an overnight stay in a Fiore Suite, $100 in Dining Credit, 2 Comedy Club Tickets (Sunday through Thursday) and $50 Bonus Slot Dollars.
Atlantic City September 2017 | Here They Come: Fall Festivals, BBQ, Miss America
Atlantic City September 2017 | Here They Come: Fall Festivals, BBQ, Miss America | All the scoop for September 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City August 2017 | Airshow Soars, Wine Flows, BeachFest Continues
Atlantic City August 2017 | Airshow Soars, Wine Flows, BeachFest Continues | All the scoop for August 2017 in Atlantic City……..
Atlantic City July 2017 | Zirkus Comes To Town; Borgata, Tropicana Bares All (or most of it)
Atlantic City July 2017 | Zirkus Comes To Town; Borgata, Tropicana Bares All (or most of it) All the scoop for July 2017 in Atlantic City……..
MGM Borgata Mlife Data Points – June 27 Update
The transition from My Borgata Rewards to Mlife isn’t going as well as I thought it was. Last week, there were no elite lines at the Mlife desk and no signs to indicate why this was so. When I got to the front of the line, I had so many questions to ask (with a long line behind me) that I didn’t add this to the list.
MGM Borgata Mlife Data Points After Transition – June 17 Update
The lines at the Mlife desk at the Borgata are back to normal and the courteous and professional staff is forthright with answers to general questions about Mlife at Borgata. Mlife account information may not be current online; especially Points, Tier Credits and Tier Status but they are working on correcting that. It seems to me that the program is unnecessarily complicated but it’s almost identical to My Borgata Rewards except for some extra benefits for higher daily play.
My Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife – Transition Day
Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife – Transition Day Getting to Work – Video Poker and Mlife at Borgata, CoachKitty gives some data-points on the first day of operation as an Mlife casino.
Atlantic City June 2017 | Goodbye, My Borgata Rewards; Hello, Mlife Rewards!
Atlantic City June 2017 | Goodbye, My Borgata Rewards; Hello, Mlife Rewards! All the scoop for June 2017 in Atlantic City……..
My Borgata Rewards Black Label to Borgata Mlife Gold (Tier Transition)
TravelZork has just heard from a reliable source, that players will have 16 MONTHS to renew their Mlife tier status once the transition of My Borgata Rewards to the MGM Mlife Casino Loyalty Program is completed on June 7, 2017.
My Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife – It Begins!
The Borgata just announced that the full transition from My Borgata Rewards to MGM Mlife casino loyalty program will take place on June 7. What I want to know is this: If players are going to enjoy the same level of recognition and benefits that they enjoyed with My Borgata Rewards, why are the details so vague?
Atlantic City | Borgata Black to Mlife Gold – Initial Thoughts
The transition of Borgata Black to Mlife Gold is of particular interest to me, since Borgata Rewards has three tiers in their loyalty program (Red – Black – Titanium) while Mlife has five tiers (Sapphire – Pearl – Gold – Platinum – Noir).
Atlantic City May 2017 | Atlantic City Casinos Make Way for the Unofficial Start of the Summer Season
With May, Atlantic City casinos make way for the unofficial start of the summer season on Memorial Day, but there are plenty of other events leading up to that last weekend.
Caesars Total Rewards | Part 4 | Generating Casino Offers (Marketing Offers)
How do you alter your play to receive the best casino offers possible based on your bankroll? As I stated in the previous installment, it’s done by the timing of your gaming sessions, which directly affects your Theo (your theoretical loss to the casino, which is the way that the casino calculates what you are worth to them.).
Atlantic City April 2017 | An eclectic array of events and entertainment + Halfway to Halloween Celebration!
April brings not only showers and spring flowers to Atlantic City, but an eclectic array of events and entertainment from a film festival, stand-up comedy and a sake dinner to ballet and a Halfway to Halloween celebration.
Caesars Total Rewards | Part 3 | What is a Caesars Marketing Offer?
Earning Caesars Marketing Offers (and continuing to receive them) from a large casino loyalty program such as Total Rewards is a very complicated endeavor. There are numerous variables to consider, such as which property you are playing at and how popular that property is, how badly that property wants to drum up business, what games, amenities and restaurants are available, etc., but before I launch into specifics, let me define just what a Marketing Offer is.
Atlantic City March 2017 | Boats and Food Top the March Agenda + Bacon Week!
Boats and food top the March agenda of events in Atlantic City. As if new restaurants are not enough, Tropicana celebrates Bacon Week, March 19 to 25.
Atlantic City February 2017 | Tropicana Continues To Be The Place To Be In February
Tropicana continues to be the place to be in February. Indoor Beach Bash continues through Feb. 28 with a free concert by Parrot Beach at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Grand Exhibition Center.
Recap | Gambling Downgrades and “Upgrades” at Borgata Atlantic City by MGM
I meant to publish this re-cap last week about the Gambling Downgrades and Upgrades at Borgata Atlantic City, but things got a bit busy. Figured I better get this posted before there are more changes. To be fair, there have been a few “enhancements,” for those who like to wager high amounts. I am referring to my notes, which were only semi-organized so please feel free to point out any discrepancies.
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!)
It Begins | Gambling Downgrades by MGM at Borgata Atlantic City | Craps Odds Now 3x 4x 5x
It begins, on Wednesday this week gambling downgrades by MGM at Borgata Atlantic City took on of it’s first victims. Craps (dice) odds. Historically, Atlantic City was always the “home” of 5x odds at craps games. Las Vegas was known for 3x 4x 5x odds, with some exceptions throughout.
Atlantic City January 2017 | Some like it hot. Some like it cold.
Some like it hot. Some like it cold. From an Indoor Beach Bash at Tropicana, to New Year’s Day polar bear plunges, January in Atlantic City offers something for everyone.
Atlantic City December 2016 | In a “family-friendly” mood!
December seems to put Atlantic City in a more “family-friendly” mood.
The best place to head is Tropicana. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 on the Boardwalk and include a special holiday sing-along presentation of Tropicana’s Multimedia Light and Sound Show.
Casino Elite Status Trifecta | FoundersCard – Mlife – Total Rewards
Well, there’s good news. I’ve got a strategy that will get you casino elite status with Caesars / Total Rewards and MGM / Mlife. The keys to the strategy are The FoundersCard and The Borgata Rewards program.
FoundersCard – Is This Deal Going Away in November?
The FoundersCard, an excellent program with a unique blend of airline, hotel, business and lifestyle benefits, has a deal that is rumored to be going away at the end of October.
Atlantic City November 2016 | Tattoos, Rodeo, Ballet, Casino Events and More!
During November visitors will have lots to be thankful for – and they don’t even have to wait until Thanksgiving.
They’re already available for play, but the “official” debut of the first video-gaming machines in a U.S.-based casino is Nov. 2 at Bally’s Wild Wild West, Caesars and Harrah’s. The premier game, “Danger Arena,” is a first-person action video game in which player skill determines the payout.
Atlantic City October 2016 | Events At The Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s And More!
Chocolate and Halloween are a pretty good combination, and you can get your fill of both during October in Atlantic City. In addition, adding to the scariness of the season, the Atlantic City Ballet will begin residence at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater with its production of “Dracula” on Oct. 30. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. […]
Score Better Comps – URComped Client Interview
A little while ago we had an in-depth discussion with Craig Shacklett, the co-founder of URComped. He gave us great insight into how the company got started and laid out the kind of comps and other benefits gaming fans could achieve. We liked everything we heard and asked Craig if we could speak with a […]
Achieving Caesars Total Rewards Seven Stars with Video Poker
Seven Stars With Video Poker ? Is video poker a cheaper way to earn Seven Stars status with Total Rewards than baccarat or live poker? That is a very good, though complicated question.
Atlantic City September 2016 | Beach Concerts, Miss America, Ironman And Much More
After Labor Day in Atlantic City, temperatures begin to get cooler and the crowds thin out, but there is still lots to do in September.
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.
Upcoming Events In Atlantic City | August 2016
Some of these events could have a big impact on traffic and accommodations, so think about this when planning a visit. Here are some “insider” tips about what’s happening at Atlantic City’s casinos:
How To Spend Your Summer In Atlantic City
There’s lots of positive news about summer in Atlantic City. As Mark Twain once said, “The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated.”
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.
Caesars Total Rewards | Seven Stars Insider: Here’s What You Can Learn
Despite its name, the Seven Stars Insider is for all Total Rewards cardholders – or anyone considering a visit to a Total Rewards casino.
Sunday News | MGM Resorts’ Monte Carlo Gets A New Name And More
Somehow MGM Resorts International pushed all other happenings in Las Vegas out of the picture and once again dominate the news cycle.
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.
Caesars Total Rewards | Everything You Need To Know – Part 2 | TIER STATUS
Total Rewards is a casino loyalty program and its function is to persuade customers to be loyal to (spend more money on) Caesars Entertainment Corporation. You get value from your Total Rewards account but always keep in mind that the niceties offered are to entice you to happily—lose money! Tier Status When you earn the […]
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 […]
Caesars Total Rewards | Everything You Need To Know – Part 1
The Caesars Casino Loyalty Program Caesars Entertainment Corporation is one of the largest casino companies in the world. Total Rewards, their casino loyalty program (launched in 1997) was the first to offer a system wide comps program, allowing points earned at one casino to be redeemed for goods and services at any of the company’s […]
Total Rewards Loyalty Program | 50% Bonus On Spring Tier Credits
Spring Bonus On Tier Credits Total Rewards, the casino loyalty program of Caesars Entertainment Corporation is running a promotion where you receive a 50% bonus on Tier Credits earned from April 1 to June 30th 2016 (up to 25,000 maximum) when you opt-in to their Spring Tier Credit Bonus. This might be a good opportunity […]
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 […]
Las Vegas | Finding A Classic: Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace
Cleopatra’s Barge – Caesars Palace Las Vegas It would be fair to say that if you walked into Caesars Palace Las Vegas after a nearly 50 year hiatus, a lot would be different. The softly lit exterior of the building is gone, replaced by intricate and heavy Roman colonnades and balustrades. The intimate lounges and […]
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: The Classic Room at the Borgata – Part II
We pick back on our review of the Borgata where we left off, right as I arrived on the muted but playful carpet of the 31st floor hallway and put my key into the slot. As I heard the familiar bleep bloop and the lock click,
Hotel Review | The Classic Room At The Borgata – Part I
We look at the Classic Room At The Borgata Atlantic City. So it was not a question that I would have to stay at the property that changed Atlantic City’s fame with one word…Borgata.
Hotel Review | Deluxe King Nobu Hotel At Caesars Palace
Deluxe King Nobu Hotel At Caesars Palace It’s no secret here amongst Vegas regulars that Caesars Palace, once a bane amongst frequents, has been on something of an uptick. With the debut of the gorgeous and modern Octavius Tower, a new buffet, and the creation of the Laurel Collection, Sarno’s first masterpiece has proven that […]
In Memoriam | The Revel Atlantic City Ocean Suite
No more proof of this is needed then my stay in an Ocean Suite at Revel Atlantic City which deserves a revisit both in remembrance of the what was and in hope for the future of a hotel that deserves to be open and operating once again.
Hotel Review | The Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace
Before we discuss The Octavius Tower at Caesars, let’s talk architecture. The concrete and glass forms of IM Pei. The explanatory structural simplicity of Mies van der Rohe’s creations. This marriage of simple, pure, useful design and comfortability has been what is driving this whitewashing of Vegas.