I’ll be speaking at Zorkfest 2024, an event focused on miles & points and gambling, in Las Vegas! I had a great experience speaking at past Zorkfests, attending others’ presentations/panels, and participating in social events.
Learn more about Zorkfest from event host Michael Trager from a past podcast episode we recorded in July 2023. Stay tuned for another episode that will discuss Zorkfest 2024.
I look forward to meeting fellow miles and points and gambling enthusiasts at Zorkfest 2024. Buy your ticket today, especially while early-bird pricing is available.
Reposting from Zorkfest website – check the website for updates as we get closer to the event:
ZorkFest 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada
November 1st to 3rd 2024
An Ode To Vintage Vegas
On December 4, 1973, the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino opened on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road under the ownership of Kirk Kerkorian’s Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and partially on the land previously occupied by Kerkorian’s Bonanza hotel and limited-run casino.
With the name inspired by MGM’s 1932 film Grand Hotel, the MGM Grand opened with the celebrity presence of some MGM film stars at the time and Dean Martin providing entertainment. Nearly 7 years later, on November 21, 1980, the MGM Grand was the site of a massive fire that killed 85 people. It would reopen in July of the following year with additional fire safety features in place.
In 1986, Bally Manufacturing would purchase the property and rename it Bally’s Las Vegas, which it would remain for 36 years. Bally’s changed hands over the years; first acquired by Hilton Hotel Corporation in 1996, which would spin off Park Place Entertainment, which in turn would become Caesars Entertainment, its current owner, in 2003. On December 22, 2022, Caesars Entertainment rebranded the property as Horseshoe Las Vegas.
And now, in 2024 we will celebrate the history of this iconic property as the host site for ZorkFest 2024: “An Ode to Vintage Vegas” – Nov 1-3, 2024
Like in previous years, ZorkFest took the feedback of past guests and built a better experience:
✅ FOMO free!: No overlapping sessions so you can enjoy as much of the experience without a Fear of Missing Out
🎟️ Almost all learning/education sessions are on Saturday, November 2nd (except potential add-on [additional fee] sessions), so you can still enjoy your weekend in Vegas!
✅ Stunning Conference Space With A View! (An exceptional venue with views of the Vegas Strip from high up!)
✅ Conscious consideration of your time with intentional breaks to allow for flexibility to do what you wish outside of the event and a couple of planned mixers to hang with the crew
✅ A mix of Gambling and Casino topics and Points and Miles discussions, including featured guests like Adam Bauer Cheapskate Vegas, David Grossman (MilesTalk), Carissa Rawson (Upgraded Points), Ben Komenkul (Ben’s Big Deal), and Justin Vacula (Hurdy Gurdy Travel)
✅ Casino Loyalty Discussion includes Sports Betting and Sports and Gambling Apps. We are going deeper into using sports betting and online casino apps as a conduit for advanced (point earning) techniques and also earning and retaining status and bonuses at land casinos associated with online apps.
🎰 And of course, when in a casino we gamble! Join us for Coffee Dice © with some of your favorite gambling podcasters and group gambling.
Friday Evening Cocktail Reception, Saturday Coffee Reception, Saturday Afternoon Snack Break and Casino Influencers/Podcasters After Dark also included!
[Optional] Add-Ons will be announced in July 2024 — Stay tuned; we expect to surprise and dazzle! *
🏨 Host Hotel Details – Room Block Details 🏨
—Casino Rooms (Caesars Rewards) for those attending ZorkFest (to be part of Caesars Rewards sponsored events, like Coffee Dice). Contact Sandy Crammer, NCM Caesars Host, to book.
We have an amazing Caesars NCM (National Casino Marketing) Host who is handling player inquiries for those attending ZorkFest.
Contact Sandy via email and mention ZorkFest 2024 in the subject.
Email: zorkfesthost@travelzork.com
—ZorkFest discounted room block: Live for booking by May 20th (Discounted non-casino room rate at Horseshoe Las Vegas)
Horseshoe Las Vegas – Resort Tower
Room Pricing
Friday $189.00++
Saturday $219.00++
Sunday $79++
++ Room Taxes and Resort Fee ($44.95 per room, per day) + Taxes
Note: You are NOT required to stay at a Caesars Rewards Property for ZorkFest. If you DO NOT stay at a Caesars Rewards Property, you will still be required to provide your Caesars Rewards Number if you desire to attend and participate in casino events (such as coffee dice 🎲🎲).
Do you need a comp/discounted or casino room?
Caesars Host Detail:
We have an amazing Caesars NCM (National Casino Marketing) Host who is handling player inquiries for those attending ZorkFest.
Contact Sandy via email and mention ZorkFest 2024 in the subject.
Email: zorkfesthost@travelzork.com
[Only Applicable to those who plan to stay at a Caesars Rewards Property]
📆 SCHEDULE FOR ZorkFest 2024 (Available July 15, 2024)
📆 SESSION DETAILS FOR ZorkFest 2024 (Available July 15, 2024)
📆 [Optional] Add-Ons* (Available Starting July 15, 2024)
Buy your tickets today!
