Casino News

March 28, 2019 Marc

Vegas Dreams | Failed Las Vegas Projects

There were so many renovation and expansions of existing casinos that never got off the ground. It’s fun to take a stroll around the Las Vegas that never was.

Casino News

August 19, 2018 Marc

Vegas News | Vegas Dining Prices and New Identity at Cosmopolitan

There’s so much talk about fees being out of control in Las Vegas but only one financial issue. There are plenty of price increases happening in Las Vegas beyond the fees.

Travel Deals

January 18, 2017 Michael Trager

Limited Time Earn 5 SPG Starpoints per US$1 with Uber and Changes in the Program

For a limited time, you can earn 5 Starpoints per US$1 spent with uber during stays, but only for the month of February 2017… But there are also other changes to the Uber SPG Starwood Program.

Casino News

January 9, 2017 Blackjacker1979

(W)hy Is No One Talking About The W Las Vegas?

But after a lengthy amount of time since opening, no one is really talking about the W at the SLS. While friends will always rave of the latest hotel openings, experiences and the like, no one in my direct contact has mentioned more than a whisper or two about the W.

Casino News

October 9, 2016 Marc

Sunday News | New Las Vegas Logo, New Hotels, Maybe Bruno Mars and Matt Goss

Las Vegas has its first new logo since 1979! A representative of Las Vegas says that the goal was to create a logo that is iconic, timeless, progressive, modern, fresh and exciting with a nod to the glamorous era of yesterday…..

Casino News

June 29, 2016 Blackjacker1979

SLS Update | W Las Vegas Is Coming

After speculation and somewhat of confirmation from the SLS and Starwood, it appears as though the transformation of the Lux tower into the first W Las Vegas is well underway with construction walls up and certain rooms not available.

Delta

June 3, 2016 SteveHacksTravel

Travel Hacks | Getting Started With Delta SkyMiles

An article on Delta Airlines and their frequent flyer program, Delta SkyMiles, with a focus on how to best utilize it to achieve your Travel Hacking goals.

Casino News

May 15, 2016 Marc

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…

Casino Hotel Reviews

January 6, 2016 Blackjacker1979

Review Redux | The SLS Las Vegas Lux Tower SPG Junior Suite

The SLS Las Vegas Lux Tower SPG Junior Suite One of the first reviews I had the pleasure of doing

Casino News

November 16, 2015 Michael Trager

Las Vegas | Casino Loyalty Implications of Marriott International Acquiring Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

By now, you have probably heard the big news in the hotel and hotel loyalty world : “Marriott International to