Checking Out The Two Largest Off-Strip Rewards Programs
You may have noticed that I’ve been tackling off-Strip casino upgrades for the past few weeks. There are a few reasons I shared the Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming property renovations, and plans for more in the near future. While some of you reading this are new to Las Vegas, there are plenty who have […]
What Would Make You Walk Away From a Rewards Program?
I went to Starbucks for the first time in months over the weekend. It’s not my favorite coffee, but I used to go regularly because it’s down the street, in most casinos, and there were plenty of offers while rewards were easy to earn. When the company changed its rewards program earlier this year, it […]
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. […]
The Education Track Is Always The Biggest Takeaway From ZorkFest
ZorkFest is a two-track conference that connects travel rewards and casino rewards. While different, they’re not far apart, and tips from one can often benefit the other. Many of you know I come from the casino world. Rewards from my gambling hobby became important to me when I saw my friend, who only played video […]
Rio Rewards Overview
Rio Las Vegas is now an independently operated casino owned by Dreamscape Corp. This is the first time the casino-hotel isn’t under the Caesars Rewards umbrella in more than two decades. The casino now operates its loyalty program aptly named Rio Rewards. The property is just west of the Vegas Strip on Flamingo Rd. next […]
Gambling | Casino THEO | It’s All About The THEO (Average Daily Theoretical – ADT)
Your theoretical loss to the casino (your casino theo or average daily theoretical – ADT) is the way the casino calculates what you are worth to them. It’s not a theoretical win because every game that the casino offers has a house advantage and the payoff for a bet is always less than the odds of winning that bet.
Living the Mlife: An Introduction – MGM M life Rewards Loyalty Program
This is the first in a series that will introduce you to MGM Mlife Rewards Program. How to earn points, how to use points to your advantage, and even some things..
Casino Comps | The Big Play Casino Gambling Day – Part 3
Want more comps? Be Strategic about your casino comps. Learn to get more from your casino gambling. Consider concentrating your play for more casino comps.
Casino Comps | The Big Play Casino Gambling Day – Part 2
Want more comps? More play in fewer trips is going to net you the most casino comps. This is just a general statement about casino gambling because the amount of play that will generate marketing offers is not an exact science.
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.