🎰 ZorkFest 2024 “An Ode To Vintage Vegas”
Featuring Gary Leff (View From The Wing) and Anthony Curtis of Las Vegas Advisor (Now with Craps and Blackjack Lab!)

🎰 ZorkFest 2024 “An Ode To Vintage Vegas”

November 1-3, 2024

Horseshoe Las Vegas Center Strip Hotel and Casino
3645 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109

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

• Stunning Conference Space With A View! (An exceptional venue with views of the Vegas Strip from high up!)

• 🎟️ 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!

• 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

• Gary Leff of View From The Wing a true legend in the travel loyalty space. Gary Leff has been called an “Air Genius” and “an airline industry brainiac, who you might think of as the Nate Silver of his domain.” He has also been called “sagacious” by legendary business travel writer Joe Brancatelli and “the godfather of the [frequent flyer] hobby” in Rolling Stone. 

• A mix of Gambling and Casino topics and Points and Miles discussions, including featured guests like Anthony Curtis of Las Vegas Advisor,  Adam Bauer (TFB - Travel Fanboy), David Grossman (MilesTalk), Carissa Rawson (Upgraded Points), Ben Komenkul (Ben's Big Deal), and Justin Vacula (Hurdy Gurdy Travel)

• Anthony Curtis of Las Vegas Advisor You’ve seen him dozens of times on the Travel Channel, A&E, Discovery, E! Entertainment, BBC, 60 Minutes, etc. And you frequently read his comments in the national press. He’s Anthony Curtis, the most recognized and quoted Las Vegas expert in the world.
  
  Blackjack player, gambler, author, and editor/publisher of Huntington Press’ Las Vegas Advisor, which was founded in 1983. On June 22, 1986, Anthony Curtis took the first-place prize of $76,000 at the Las Vegas Hilton’s Matchplay Blackjack Tournament. Won the Grosjean Cup trophy for World’s Greatest Blackjack Player at Max Rubin’s 21st Blackjack Ball in 2017. Elected to the Blackjack Hall of Fame in 2020. 

• Julia Menez of GeoBreeze Travel is a points strategy coach, speaker, and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast. Having traveled to over 30 countries before turning 30, she saves thousands each year with points and miles. She offers personalized coaching and has spoken at FinCon, taught for Frequent Traveler University, and been quoted in creditcards.com.

• Ben Komenkul (Ben’s Big Deal) is a well-known expert in the travel credit card points and miles industry. He has written for publications like Saverocity and Boarding Area blogs. Ben shares tips from his decade-long experience as a business traveler, flying over 130,000 miles and staying 125+ nights in hotels annually. He focuses on finding the best deals, whether in cash or points, to take his family around the world. 

• 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.

• ZorkFest 2024 introduces Coffee Dice Lab and Blackjack Lab - A new "cutting edge" blackjack and craps lab will be on Saturday in parallel to the ZorkFest conference day. Featuring Anthony Curtis, Josh Duffy, and Mark DeVol as your "lab instructors."

• Friday Evening Cocktail Reception, Saturday Coffee Reception, Saturday Afternoon Snack Break and Casino Influencers/Podcasters After Dark also included!

ZorkFest has amazing speakers and presenters that will be present not just for their sessions but throughout the event so you can casually chat with your favorite people about your favorite topics, whether its maximizing points and miles, garnering the best comps, or trying out a new winning strategy at the tables!

Want Luxury Property (cash rates) in Vegas that is NOT Caesars? 
Contact TravelZork Travel - The Vegas Experts 

Note: You are NOT required to stay at a Caesars Rewards Property for ZorkFest.

[Only Applicable to those who plan to stay at a Caesars Rewards Property]
All attendees staying in Vegas for ZorkFest under their Caesars Rewards (casino marketing) rooms must book/reserve via Sandy Crammer, NCM Caesars Host or use our Horseshoe Room Block.

Casino Player? Want to find out if you qualify for a comp or heavily discounted room?
We have an amazing Caesars NCM (National Casino Marketing) Host who is handling player inquiries.
Contact Sandy and mention ZorkFest 2024 in the subject.
Please advise Sandy of any offers you desire to use, preferred property/room type/bedding, check-in and check-out dates
Email: zorkfesthost@travelzork.com

Room Booking Link  

Horseshoe Las Vegas - Resort Tower 

Room Pricing
Friday $189.00++
Saturday $219.00++
Sunday $79++

Room Booking Link

++ Room Taxes and Resort Fee ($44.95 per room, per day) + Taxes (Room block available until October 2, 2024 or until sold out.)

* All event specifics (including speakers, program, food & beverage) are subject to change and modification.
** Private gaming tables (coffee dice) require a minimum buy-in per player with limited spaces. Must be a Caesars Rewards Loyalty member to participate. Coffee-Dice 🎲🎲 $108 Sign-Up Fee, $100 is returned in the form of a casino chip when you check-in for the event. Failure to appear at the event (Coffee Dice) forfeits your $100. Fee is non-refundable. Only sign up if you plan on attending the event, since space is very limited.
$1k buy-in required. Table Minimum to be determined. The table minimum is expected to be $25.
- $108 Sign-Up Fee, $100 is returned in the form of a casino chip when you check-in for the event.
- Failure to appear at the event 15 minutes prior to the start forfeits your $100.
- $8 Fee is non-refundable.
*** All tickets are transferrable up to 10 days prior to the event. The transfer Price is $50 per ticket transferred.
Last date to transfer tickets: October 21, 2024
**** Panelists subject to change
***** [Optional] Add-ons are an additional charge 

Room Booking Link