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.
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.
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.
Vegas | Dinner at L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon

I wasn’t feeling that flush, so I slid my mouse over to Robuchon’s other Vegas outpost – L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon. It’s a bit less formal and has 1 Michelin Star. It also features an open kitchen, so you can watch the culinary creations as they come together. I opted for seats at the bar, so my colleague and I could take in the action, and maybe take a few notes to improve our own kitchen skills.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up

Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of October 24th. Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you.
Las Vegas | Free Drinks Were Flowing At The Mirage Lobby Bar

You may know the Mirage Lobby Bar as one of the first bars in Las Vegas to install a free drinks ticket system for their video poker/slot machines.
“EXCITING” Borgata Atlantic City Changes Are Coming

But with MGM’s complete acquisition of Borgata Atlantic City from Boyd we here at TZ were left pondering what exactly would happen when it came to Mlife..
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.
MGM Buys Out Boyd, Becomes Majority Owner Of Borgata

Despite not having a major presence in Atlantic City, MGM has always owned a stake in the Borgata, a collaborative operation with Boyd Gaming which is still the highest-grossing casino resort in the Atlantic City area. As of Monday however, MGM shook things up just a bit. MGM Buys Out Boyd In a deal completed […]
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.