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ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelHonoring Mark of 360Vegas - Icons and Legends of Vegas - Yo-11 Podcast (E151S6)ON THIS EPISODE: Today we honor Mark Wojtowicz of the 360 Vegas Podcast and author of the book "Vegas: From Fremont to the Strip, How Las Vegas Casinos Evolved" We're doing Vegas History today, something Mark loved more than most. Our topic is Steve Wynn.Mark's Book: Vegas From Fremont to the Strip🎉 JOIN US OUR NEXT EPIC EVENT!ZorkFest 2025 🎉 December 2025 - Las Vegas ✅ Learn More About Using Points✅ Redeem Points For Amazing Vacations and Flights✅ Learn and Understand More About Casino Comps✅ Saturday E...2025-08-0741 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelNew MGM Card, 100k card to TRAVEL FOR FREE and ZorkFest 2025 - Yo-11 Podcast (E142S6)ON THIS EPISODE: Steve Wynn's Old Atlantic City Penthouse for Sale, we talk about the New MGM Iconic Card, PLUS A separate promotional card with 100k points and ZorkFest 2025 updates.Links:MGM ICONIC Card -> Herehttps://travelzork.com/mgm-rewards-launches-mgm-rewards-iconic-credit-card/Steve Wynn's Old Atlantic City Penthouse for Sale -> HereSupport the ShowPromotional Mystery Card with 100,000 point offer! Here🎉 JOIN US OUR NEXT EPIC EVENT!ZorkFest 2025 🎉 December 2025 - Las Vegas ✅ Learn More About Using Points✅ Redeem Point...2025-04-2440 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelThe End Of An Era - Mirage Las Vegas Closes - E101 Season 4 Yo-11 PODCASTOn this episode: We're getting a bit sentimental and talking about all things Mirage Las Vegas.Links:7 Ways The Mirage Transformed The Las Vegas StripMirage developer Steve Wynn offers tribute to resort as it closesMirage Thread on Twitter with a great quoteVIDEO of the last scheduled Mirage Volcano ShowTravelZork TravelZorkFestWatch this episode on Youtube -> HEREWatch, Like, and Sub on YouTubeThe Yo-11 Minutes...2024-07-1831 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelYo-11 Minutes: Episode 11 "Wynn's Gold Rush"Yo-Eleven MinutesMostly Vegas. No BS. Casino Experience +more⬇️Yo-11 Minutes: Episode 11 "Wynn's Gold Rush"On this episode:-F1 Closes Mirage Volcano-Steve Wynn’s Gold RushSome Links For Ya! Vegas News | Fontainebleau And Durango Opening Soon, More U2, And Free F1 AttractionsWatch, Like and Sub on YouTubeThe Yo-11 Minutes Playlist on YouTubeSupport the show⁉️ Want to contact us or share something?Chat to TravelZork, ZorkCast and TravelZork Travel!📧 Email us: tips...2023-10-2510 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelYo-11 Minutes: Episode 9 "Crappy Odds Conundrum"Yo-Eleven MinutesMostly Vegas. No BS. Casino Experience +more⬇️Yo-11 Minutes: Episode 9 "Crappy Odds Conundrum"On this episode:-A look inside the Fremont Casino remodel-When The Price of Gambling Increased Under The SteveWatch, Like and Sub on YouTubeThe Yo-11 Minutes Playlist on YouTubeSupport the show⁉️ Want to contact us or share something?Chat to TravelZork, ZorkCast and TravelZork Travel!📧 Email us: tips@travelzork.comor DM @TravelZork on Twitter and Insta 2023-10-2113 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 8 - Episode 138 - Due For A Biloxi Tie + Vegas Pool Bonus!This episode is dedicated to #BLX23, the smashing success that was this year’s Biloxi trip! Before we get into it, we have a quick bonus segment with Jen on all things Vegas pools (which we’ll elaborate on in a future episode). Get the inside scoop on the top Vegas pools, including Caesars and MGM properties, and learn how to maximize your drink tickets and cabana rentals.Joining us as a co-host for most of the episode is ‘Vegas Vice’ Elliot, who asks all the relevant questions and shares his casino style, drink of pleasure...2023-06-121h 00
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 8 - Episode 137 - Do As I Say, Not As I Do + Lots of Airline (Alliance) TalkIn a text chat with the infamous VegasDuffy, Michael came up with the title of this episode, and Jenn goes on to give us examples of ‘do as I say, not as I do’ from her gambling and travel experiences. Michael and Jenn then explain the importance of limiting your alcohol intake while gambling, how to sequence the way you eat, drink, and gamble correctly, and a quick look at the types of alcohol served on the various airlines and in their lounges. The second half of our conversation comes from a phone call that Mich...2023-05-1338 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 8 - Episode 134 - Hard Eights, Hot Dads and Handbags!Just back from Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, where Michael was cashing in on a Caesars Rewards 10x tier credit multiplier; we jump right into another jam-packed episode with Whiskey Jenn (recording live from Las Vegas) and Michael.... Today’s episode has a bit of everything! We get a call in from Steve, a trip report from Graham from the Cheftimony Podcast, and a whole bunch of advice and helpful ideas from Michael and Jen. There is also an interesting conversation about where and how to play to get the most bang for yo...2023-04-061h 03
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 7 - Episode 127 Casino Tier Up and Adventures With The QueenWe have a jam-packed episode for you today! Our resident Brit, Steve White, has recovered from COVID and is back to discuss tiering up and the tier bonuses available via Caesars Rewards Loyalty Program, as well as why we feel that “the party’s over” following the over-generosity of casinos in their attempt to recover from the pandemic. We also discuss resort fee waivers and why you should book your Vegas rooms right away! There are so many exciting things going down at Bally’s Atlantic City, and in this episode, you’ll hear all about them! Furthermore...2022-04-2641 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 7 - Episode 126 You Never Send Me Loving CardsAfter a minor hiatus, TravelZork is back! Despite the title of this week’s episode, we’re not going to be discussing our love lives. Instead, we’re diving into how you can work around the dramatic rise in flight prices, why you should never, ever use a debit card or cash to pay for your hotel deposit (credit card is the only way to go!), miles&points twitter “wars,” iconic Vegas related podcasts, and some insights into the fury that was released when Caesars Rewards revoked (“claw-back”) Diamond Status from some tier match people. Our Casinos in History mom...2022-03-3138 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 7 - Episode 123 Steve Returns to Vegas and is the (loyalty) Sky Falling?Welcome back to a new year and a new season of ZorkCast! We’re kicking off season seven and 2022 with a glowing review of Steve’s return to Vegas, the events of ZorkFest 2021, and our thoughts on some of the hottest news on the Vegas strip. After two years at home, Steve finally returned for his first ZorkFest and Vegas Visit since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic. Not only was it a fantastic ZorkFest, but it was also Steve’s birthday! We hear all about what it was like for him returning to Vegas, his premium travel...2022-01-1345 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 6 - Episode 121 Vegas Again and Duck Bath BombsWelcome back to the ZorkCast with Michael and Steve. We do some armchair traveling in this episode as Michael takes us along on his recent trip to Las Vegas! He talks us through the entire trip from top to bottom: his airline choice, where he stayed, and what Michael did while he was there. His principal purpose on this particular trip was to check out the new rooms at Wynn Las Vegas, and that’s precisely what he did! Michael thoroughly reviews various hotel and hotel suite products, describing everything from how The Wynn Las Vegas Salon Su...2021-11-3037 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 6 - Episode 119 Resorts World Las Vegas - Cosmo 2.0?Welcome to another episode of ZorkCast, presented by TravelZork. Tune in to hear all about Resorts World Las Vegas, the first integrated resort built on the Las Vegas strip in over a decade. You’ll hear all about its epic features, designed for you never to leave, with three hotels sitting within the resort and plenty of details built in to make you stay. We touch on dining options, talk about why Resorts World has everything you could need, and touch on the visitor and casino experience compared to other Vegas Resorts. We hope you jo...2021-10-3043 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 6 - Episode 118 Cosmo Vegas Sold - Is it all bad?There has been a shake-up in Vegas recently. For a whopping $5.65 billion, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (or Cosmo, as we affectionately refer to it) has been sold by Blackstone to MGM Resorts. Today, we are using this platform to share our thoughts on the changes that will be taking place over the coming months as a result of the sale. By our assessment, some are positive, and some are negative, and you may already have your own opinion on these matters, but hear us out! After our discussion around loyalty programs, alignments, and drinks...2021-10-2140 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 6 - Episode 117 The British Are Coming (to Las Vegas!)This week Steve and Michael reflect on the exciting news that after 18 months, British folks will finally be able to visit Vegas once more! We discuss the sudden nature of the news and how the shock of it resembles the shock that comes with an unexpectedly positive gambling outcome. Steve gets into the plans he had to visit Caesars Windsor and some of the pros of visiting Canada, like lower costs and a favorable exchange rate. We dig into some of the exciting things that ZorkFest has in store for participants in December and recognize how the...2021-09-3040 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 6 - Episode 116 A Suckling Pig Gobbled by Piranhas, and Gilbert of GSTPIn case you aren’t already familiar with today’s guest, Gilbert Ott is an ever-curious traveler and one of the world’s leading travel experts. His adventures take him all over the globe, often spanning more than 200,000 miles a year (with the exception of 2020 and 2021, for obvious reasons!), and his travel exploits are regularly featured on Good Morning America, BBC, The Sunday Times, Travel & Leisure, CNN, and other leading news outlets. Obsessed with deals, destinations, and luxury travel, Gilbert is constantly in search of an edge, and shares all of his travel tips and tricks on God Sa...2021-09-1741 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 114 Can Las Vegas still be considered a value destination?What does value mean to you? Value is subjective, and therefore, something that holds value for one person will not necessarily hold value for another. That is the focus of today’s episode, in relation, of course, to Las Vegas. Steve and Michael share what value means to them in terms of accommodation, drinks, and food in Vegas, and Steve poses a question that will make you think about where your values lie. Michael and Steve shed light on what things were like in Las Vegas many years ago, compared to what they are like now, including th...2021-04-1635 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 113 Have you heard about Covid?Many people are making a fuss about having to adhere to COVID restrictions while traveling, and today we respond to this trend, with our old friend Michael Friedman as our guest. If you feel like you don’t want to be told what to do, rather stay home and wait for this pandemic to blow over, instead of traveling anyway and then making a scene on social media about how terrible of a time you had. Many parts of the world still have to follow strict restrictions, and Las Vegas is no different. Your travel experience will no...2021-04-0138 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 112 I Earned That Casino CompThere are many ways that you can earn a comp, but they all come with a set of expectations from the casino property that made the offer. Today we unpack these expectations and show you how to best deal with casino marketing offerings. But first, we share exciting news about changes that we’re making to the podcast. We then explore how people feel about earning casino offers. As co-host Steve White explains, comps can inspire a sense of guilt that you should play at the same high-level that earned you that comp. Linked to this, we di...2021-03-0335 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 111 Jeff Does Vegas on ZorkCastToday we welcome fellow podcast extraordinaire Jeff Walker onto the show to talk Vegas with our co-hosts, Michael and Steve. As the mind and voice behind Jeff Does Vegas, he reports on a range of topics while sharing his advice on how you can get the most out of your trip to the Entertainment Capital of the World. We open our show by chatting about Canada’s casino scene and how it’s been affected by pandemic lockdowns. Michael opens up about his recent time in Harrah’s Southern California before touching on the confusion surrounding American and UK...2021-02-1951 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 110 Back To Vegas and Encore Boston Harbor UpdatesMichael is back, and today Steve asks him all about his trip to Encore Boston Harbor and, you guessed it, Las Vegas! We kick off the show by catching up with both Michael and Steve. After hearing about cold weather and avoiding fashion choices that’ll raise eyebrows at PETA, we tuck into the fleshy bits of the show. Michael shares his recent experiences at Encore Boston Harbor as he touches on the casino’s impressive COVID protocols, along with his hotel experiences. We then hear from Michael about his trip to Vegas as he explains the new...2021-02-1451 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 109 Nine Minutes on Mirage Las VegasToday’s nine-minute show focuses on the Mirage in Las Vegas. The thing about the Mirage is that it has excellent historical value in relation to the Las Vegas strip. It was the first super casino; it transformed the entire concept of casinos in Las Vegas. The scale of the Mirage, the way it was laid out, it all started there. There was never an example of this type of casino resort until the Mirage, and it is truly a fantastic property from a historical perspective. It’s also somewhat got that old-school Vegas vibe! List...2021-02-1114 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 108 Should I Visit Vegas Now? January/February 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has made traveling feel like an impossible task, but on today’s show, Michael and Steve offer their insights as to why this is very far from the truth. A trip to Las Vegas right now may not be the same as it was before the pandemic (and it may not be the same for a long time), but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done. In fact, in some ways, it may even be better in terms of value for money! Furthermore, the casinos, restaurants, and hotels in Las Vegas have all pu...2021-01-2829 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 107 Vegas Predictions 2021There’s a lot of unpredictability about 2021, like when UK travelers will be able to fly into Vegas or whether Planet Hollywood is getting sold to Hard Rock. Today hosts Steve White and Michael Trager leverage their casino expertise to share their top 2021 Las Vegas predictions. After a quick catch-up, we dive into the topic by first exploring the rumors around casino sales — rumors that touch on big names like MGM, the Venetian, and Cosmopolitan, to name a few. We also discuss speculations about if Derek Stevens should buy a property on the strip, when Resorts World migh...2021-01-1438 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelSeason 5 - Episode 106 Nine Minutes on Paris Las VegasWith around 150,000 rooms available in Las Vegas, some of the very best mid-market renovated rooms can be found at Paris Las Vegas. In today’s episode, we cover everything Paris Las Vegas and open the show by looking at the property, exploring its offerings and the unique themes that make it, well, Paris! We talk about its French-English language blend, as well as some of the beautiful architecture and designs which give Paris Las Vegas its special flavor. Contrasting Paris to other venues like Planet Hollywood, we then talk about rooms, what they’re really like...2021-01-1113 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 105 Nine Minutes on Caesars Palace Las VegasFew properties are as iconic or storied as Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Today we spend nine minutes reviewing the property. While we share the most important points about Caesars, don’t be surprised that we don’t cover everything. The property is massive. After touching on Caesars illustrious history, host @LasVegasUK expresses his appreciation for Caesars and how it serves as an ideal entry point into the world of Vegas. From their classic restaurant staples, such as the Old Homestead Steakhouse, to its pampering spa, we highlight what we love most about Caesars. Steve contrasts the...2020-11-2912 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 104 Vegas Is Open Differences - Comparing Vegas June 2020 to November 2020A lot has changed since we were last in Las Vegas in June earlier this year. Today we chat about host Michael Mason Trager’s triumphant return to the City of Lights and how the city is handling the pandemic. While we previously criticized the experience of staying at Caesars in June, Michael starts our conversation by complementing his recent stay at the Caesars Property Paris Las Vegas. We then discuss what it was like staying there and encountering small inconsistencies with their COVID rules. After comparing the Wynn Tower Suites with Paris La...2020-11-1329 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 103 Nine Minutes on Circus Circus Las VegasDeveloped by famed developer Jay Sarno, Circus Circus has been an integral part of the Vegas gaming landscape since its inception in 1968. Today we review Circus Circus in only nine minutes. We open our conversation by highlighting its charming, old school appeal before diving into its history. Host Michael shares stories from its early days — did you know that the casino entrance was originally a slide? Or that they had an elephant that would pull the handles of the slot machines? After talking about its transformation from a high-end to a mid-market property, we explore its key fe...2020-11-0413 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 102 The Most Exciting Thing about Circa Las Vegas with MeltzVegasIt’s been four decades since a new casino joined the downtown Las Vegas skyline. Now the whole gaming world is buzzing with anticipation over Circa Las Vegas — a property that promises to be “The Conduit between the Las Vegas of Yesterday and the Las Vegas of Tomorrow.” Today we speak with Marc Meltzer about one of Circa’s most exciting features, its sportsbook. Early in our conversation, Marc compares Circa’s sports offering to its competitors before detailing the top three things he looks for in a sportsbook. We chat about the importance of atmosphere in gaming, and...2020-10-2716 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 101 The Road to Casino Profitability During COVID TimesAlternate title: How Casinos Are Getting Their Mojo Back with Eric RosenthalFew industries on the planet have been immune to the coronavirus pandemic’s effects, with the casino industry hit particularly hard. Today, we chat with Eric Rosenthal and dive into all things casinos (profitability). The pandemic has had some profound effects on casinos, with some battling to generate revenue, while the supposed ‘little guys’ have survived better than expected.We contrast the struggles of Vegas Strip Casinos versus Vegas Downtown Casinos, and how behemoth strip properties face more c...2020-10-0942 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 99 Casino Conspiracy Theories and UK Casinos RevisitedCasinos in the UK were finally allowed to reopen on Saturday, August 15th, after the government decided against extending the closures further. Casinos closed on March 20th due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it has been a long hiatus! In this episode, we discuss our first trip to Playboy Club London. We also discuss some of the interesting regulations for slot machines in the UK. The episode’s unexpected tangent was a conversation about some superstitions that players have that simply don’t make any sense. Why would you play a game if you think you’re being cheated? Why wo...2020-09-3022 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 98 UK Casinos Open on August 1stToday’s episode dives into the fascinating topic of UK casinos reopening from August 1st, which has been a long time coming, given that casinos in the UK closed down in earlier this year in March. The government has confirmed that casinos will now be allowed to reopen, adhering to strict rules on social distancing and public safety, of course. In this episode, Michael and Steve (@LasVegasUK) discuss some of these new regulations, from social distancing, plexi screens, and regular disinfecting of tables and seats, to one-way systems, mandatory hand washing, capacity control, and outdoor gaming. They also share a...2020-07-3025 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 96 Nine Minutes on THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGASWelcome back to another episode of ZorkCast. It’s another Nine Minute episode and, today, we’re going to talk about nine minutes on, drum roll please – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas! Commonly referred to as Cosmo (which is what we will call it today to save time), the resort opened on December 15, 2010, and is located just south of the Bellagio on the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard. In this episode, we discuss our favourite things about Cosmo, their great selection of slots, and review the room selection, as well as the dining options, pools, spas, and, v...2020-07-2011 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 95 Flying to Vegas from the UK 🇬🇧In today’s world, pre-COVID-19, flying transatlantic from the UK to the States is considered an every day, multi-option travel journey. When you’re deciding on what route to fly, how to spend your money, what airline to choose, and whether to connect or fly nonstop, you can easily become overwhelmed with all the aspects to take into consideration. We love to fly and have been doing so for many years. We have figured out what we like and what works for us. We’re back again today for another fun episode on Vegas. Steve will be talkin...2020-07-1626 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 94 Nine Minutes on Mandalay Bay Las VegasNine minutes is just about the amount of time needed to review anything…or so Steve (@LasVegasUK) seems to think. On this episode of ZorkCast Steve introduces a new concept, known as “Nine minutes on…” whereby Michael and Steve spend strictly nine minutes discussing something related to Las Vegas and/or travel. They aren’t allowed to go any further, as Michael has a special buzzer that goes off once the strict nine-minute time limit is up. The first-ever “Nine Minutes On” episode features Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. Michael and Steve discuss...2020-07-1112 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury Travel[ 🔥BREAKING 🔥] Episode 93 WTF?! Travel Corridors?!Coronavirus regulations in the United Kingdom currently mean that you must self-isolate for 14 days if you return to the UK from a country outside the common travel area. However, the UK government has now announced that it is satisfied that it is now safe to ease these measures in England and has introduced travel corridors for some countries and territories. From 10 July 2020, you will not have to self-isolate when you arrive in England if you are travelling or returning from one of the travel corridor countries or have not been to or stopped in a country that’s no...2020-07-0319 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 92 What is a Discretionary Casino Comp?Discretionary casino comps have become a nebulous concept since there is such a discrepancy in the allocation of them among different casinos. Back in the day, hotels and casinos readily gave away discretionary comps, but this has changed significantly over time. Today, hosts rarely give these away, often suggesting you use your rewards credits instead or charge the items to your room. This is not to say that you should give up trying but perhaps to approach it a little differently, keeping in mind the corporate perspective and that restrictions are often a means of controlling and...2020-07-0321 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 91 Vegas Reopening - Wynn-tastic! (Wynn Las Vegas)What everyone has been waiting for — Vegas is back for business. We sent out an advanced scout in the form of podcast host Michael and this episode; we dive into what you can expect from Vegas now that it’s reopened. Based on his nine-day trip, Michael talks about why he had a superb time in Vegas but that some peculiarities might take getting used to. Not being allowed to high-five the players at craps is just one of them. A more significant challenge for Michael was the lack of housekeeping at Caesars which was part of the reason that...2020-07-0129 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 90 Atlantic City Casinos Reopening - How is this gonna work?[Important Note: The entire landscape and rules and regulations for the openings of casinos in New Jersey is a "moving target." We recorded episode 90 on June 24th, 2020]When the first Atlantic City casinos opened, players used to queue along the boardwalk to get in. Now that the city is reopening its casinos from July 2nd, not many people know what to expect. With limits on how many people can enter Atlantic City’s casinos, we may get to see lines snaking along the boardwalk again. To get more context on the situation, we sp...2020-06-2632 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 89 Understanding New England Casinos Reopening PlansToday, we have an extraordinary guest who is going to be talking about the New England Casino scene, with much emphasis on Massachusetts, Robin Aubin. Robin is the founder of NETimeGambling, a blog where he shares his interest in gambling, the casino business, and his love for New England. NETimeGambling’s goal is to provide the necessary resources for anyone visiting New England’s expanding casino market. In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the reopening of casinos in New England, focusing primarily on Connecticut and Massachusetts. Robin gives us an overview of what’s happen...2020-06-2624 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 88 Your First Time in Vegas - Three Things You Got WrongWe all remember our first time in Vegas — the lights of the Strip, the excitement of playing, and the first property that you ever stayed in. But like all first-timers, you probably made the same mistakes that we did. In today’s episode, Steve (LasVegasUK on Twitter) shares the top three things that he absolutely got wrong on his first trip to Vegas. In our conversation, we talk about why you should never book a property through third-parties, not even if your uncle is a travel agent, and why you should charge everything to your room and pay with a cr...2020-06-2518 min
ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 87 Vegas Reopening - Caesars Palace - "Covid Excuse"Everything you wanted to know, from day #1 of the reopening of Las Vegas. Also, a few things you probably did NOT want to know. Michael and Steve (LasVegasUK on Twitter) banter about this “historic” casino event. Caesars Palace Las Vegas Caesars Palace Hotel Rooms (including my Augustus Tower Premium Smoking Room)Wynn Las VegasIntroducing the new co-host for ZorkCast Steve - LasVegasUKFollow him on Twitter @LasVegasUKZorkCast FaceBook Group- JOIN TODAY! (Continue and Start the Conversation)Be sure to subs...2020-06-2023 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 86 More Thoughts About Casino HostsJoin us on the show as we are taking this opportunity to continue exploring the question of whether you should have a casino host! Following on from the last episode, we talk about the impact of comps and why never to feel bad about making the most of what you have earned. The conversation also covers the apparent difference in standards for foreigners and local casino visitors and how these norms may have changed recently. Michael and Steve (LasVegasUK on Twitter) underline the importance of staying light of foot and not getting too attached to any single c...2020-06-1717 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 85 Let's Talk About Casino HostsToday we will be discussing the topic of casino hosts and specifically if you should have one. Now, if you have not heard of a casino host before that is understandable, and we take a few minutes to explain exactly what their role is and how it differs from other comparable positions at a resort. From there, we talk about the process of finding one — which is actually, usually up to them. Steve (LasVegasUK on Twitter) shares some thoughts and experiences of when a casino host will become interested in your play and the times that he ha...2020-05-3020 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 84 [NO BS] - MGM Mlife (M life Rewards) Versus Caesars RewardsIn this episode, we introduce our new co-host, the (other) UK half of ZorkCast, Steve. Many of you might follow some of his banter as LasVegasUK on Twitter. In this episode, we’re going to jump into one of the most frequently asked questions in Vegas and the casino loyalty world, and a topic that will most likely deserve a few additional episodes to get into the nuances. We compare the MGM M life loyalty program versus Caesars Rewards loyalty programs. We discuss the status level and tier benefits of both programs, as well as whether they ch...2020-05-2518 minZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury TravelEpisode 11 : Hyatt Explorist SUCKS!Welcome back to ZorkCast. On today’s episode we are going to focus on why Hyatt Explorist sucks! Now, that is probably a little bit too harsh but let me explain. The Hyatt Explorist, is a mistier hotel loyalty program, which gives you access to more comforts, rewards and upgrades around the world. You can achieve Explorist status after completing 30 qualifying nights. Hyatt is a good program, but there are aspects that are not so great, or not that great to really change your travel patterns. Tune in to this episode to hear more as we dive into some of th...2017-09-0610 min