ZorkFest 2025
"Just the Right Amount of Loyalty and Comps"
What is ZorkFest?
ZorkFest 2025 is a travel and casino loyalty conference taking place from December 5-7, 2025. The event offers expert-led sessions focused on maximizing travel rewards (miles and points) and casino comps.
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“Just The Right Amount Of Loyalty & Comps”
Friday, December 5, 2025 to Sunday, December 7, 2025
M Resort – Spa – Casino Las Vegas
- ALL ZorkFest educational sessions on Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Welcome reception on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5PM)
- ALL ZorkFest educational sessions on Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Welcome cocktail reception and Meet & Greet on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5PM)
- Pre-Sessions on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1PM and 2PM
- Miles&Points Labs Sponsored by Roame and Casino Labs
- 360Vegas Podcasters After Dark on Saturday night!
- Breakfast Reception before ZorkFest on Saturday morning, and afternoon snack break on Saturday afternoon
Early Bird: $350.00*
Regular Price: $450.00*
Speakers, Participants and Lab Instructors
-Gary Leff (“The Godfather” of the [frequent flyer] hobby – View from the Wing)
-Anthony Curtis (“the legend” from Las Vegas Advisor)
–Dia Adams (The Dia Adams)
-Edward Pizzarello (Miles to Go Podcast)
–John & Kristina Mehaffey (Vegas Advantage – Table Game and Video Poker Surveys)
–Dave Grossman (Founder of MilesTalk)
–Julia Menez (Geobreeze Travel)
–Carissa Rawson (nerdwallet, Business Insider, Award Wallet)
–Justin Vacula (Host of Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast)
–Ronnie Dunston (Living the High Life: Secrets to Jet-setting Around the Globe for Free)
–Maria Fung (Maria Points the Way)
–Angie Sparks (Award Travel 101)
–Josh Duffy (Crap Vegas Podcast)
Your Host and Organizer for ZorkFest:
-Michael Mason Trager of TravelZork, TravelZork Travel, and ZorkCast Yo-11 Podcast
Tech Guru, Troubleshooter and All Around Nice Guy:
-Michael Movestro of ZorkCast Yo-11 Podcast, Travelzork and Movestro Vegas
Content Guru and Coordinator for Travel & Loyalty Content at ZorkFest 2025:
-Joseph Petrovic of Award Travel 101
New For 2025:
- Miles&Points Labs sponsored by Roame
- Exclusive “pre-sessions” on Friday Afternoon are included with your ticket (All-Access Main Conference) for newbies as well as those who want to get a “head start” on the educational weekend.
More Master Class Programs (additional cost add-on) for travel and casino loyalty. - More extensive Sports Betting coverage and educational session integration.
- Another EPIC foodie/dining experience, curated by the team of TravelZork Travel and Cheftimony (A podcast about food)
Highlights include:
- More sessions for 2025!
- Main Sessions on Saturday, December 6th, allowing time to enjoy Vegas and our amazing host hotel & resort.
- A mix of travel loyalty, gambling, casino loyalty and loyalty topics with diverse speakers that include Gary Leff, Dia Adams, John & Kristina Mehaffey and Anthony Curtis.
- Optional add-on sessions, group gambling events, and networking mixers.
- Special room rates at M Resort – Spa – Casino Las Vegas for attendees, and the option for gamblers to request a comp room.
What to Expect
- Sessions cover both gambling/casino loyalty and points/miles strategies.
- Special focus on sports betting, video poker, casino apps, and advanced point-earning methods.
- [NEW] Pre-Sessions on Friday Afternoon – First time at ZorkFest? New to Miles&Points or Casino Loyalty? These sessions prior to the cocktail reception on Friday night allow you to review terminology, “catch up,” and “get in the learning zone” for an epic ZorkFest Educational Weekend.
- Craps Lab & Blackjack Lab: Hands-on sessions teaching craps and blackjack with experts like Anthony Curtis, Josh Duffy, John & Kristina Mehaffey
- [NEW] Miles&Points Labs sponsored by Roame: Work with experts on the best strategies for (aspirational) points redemptions and achieving status and perks.
- No experience necessary; great for beginners.
- Friday Evening Cocktail Reception, Saturday Breakfast Reception, Saturday Afternoon Mingle&Network and Podcasters After Dark.
- Group gambling and “Coffee Dice” sessions with podcasters and influencers.
- LOYALTY METRICS and OPTIMIZATION + Booking Strategies
- Creative Spend 101
- Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker
Master Classes are optional and come at an extra cost, separate add-on ticket required.
$180 for one class, add an additional class for only $19! (Total Price for two sessions is $199)
Tickets on Sale in August 2025.
- VIP EPIC Foodie (and Beverage) Experience (Sunday, December 7, 2025)
- Craps / Coffee Dice (Sunday, December 7, 2025)
- Baccarat Private Table (Sunday, December 7, 2025)
- Informal chats with speakers and presenters throughout the event.
Introducing Your Speakers:
GARY LEFF
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.
ANTHONY CURTIS – Las Vegas Advisor
Anthony Curtis is a renowned Las Vegas expert, professional gambler, and publisher, best known as the founder of Las Vegas Advisor. After moving to Las Vegas at 21, he carved out a reputation by mastering advantage play, exploiting promotions, and uncovering value where others overlooked it. His monthly publication, launched in 1983, has become a trusted guide to Vegas deals, casino strategies, and insider tips, making him one of the most authoritative voices on the city.
Beyond publishing, Curtis has won major gambling tournaments in blackjack, craps, keno, and more, achievements that earned him induction into the Blackjack Hall of Fame. He has been a frequent presence on television—appearing on the Travel Channel, Discovery, A&E, BBC, and 60 Minutes—and his insights are often quoted in the national press. From consulting on Hollywood films like Ocean’s 13 to analyzing games on televised blackjack tournaments, Curtis has cemented his place as the most recognized and quoted Las Vegas expert in the world.
DIA ADAMS – The Dia Adams
Dia Adams is a nationally recognized expert in credit cards, miles, and points, with over a decade of experience helping families turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel. Formerly known as The Deal Mommy, Dia built her reputation by demystifying complex award travel strategies—making it possible for real families to travel the world without breaking the bank. She’s lived in Thailand, China, and Ireland, visited over 50 countries, and knows firsthand how to unlock maximum value from every point, mile, and credit card benefit.
Dia’s insights have been featured on national television, radio, and across major media outlets. She most recently served as the Senior Editor of Credit Cards at Fortune, and previously held the role of Managing Editor at Forbes Advisor, where she covered award travel and personal finance with clarity and precision. Her guidance blends deep industry knowledge with a practical, real-world approach that resonates with families, couples, and solo travelers alike
JOHN & KRISTINA MEHAFFEY – Vegas Advantage
John and Kristina combine first-person gaming experience, analytical rigor, and storytelling to make VegasAdvantage the go-to source for deep dives into Las Vegas gaming, table games, strategy, promotions, and casino culture. John, a veteran in the gaming world, began his career as a prop player in online poker rooms in the early 2000s and over time transitioned into creating and curating content about gaming strategy, odds, and casino fairness. He has authored thousands of pages of content in the Las Vegas and casino space, building Vegas Advantage into more than just a blog—into a respected authority on the Vegas experience. Kristina, a former mathematics teacher, joined John in 2020 to help run the site behind the scenes, handling data and editorial logistics, organizing table game surveys, editing video content, and giving the site its polished edge.
Their passion for gaming and reporting led them to a showcase moment in 2023, when they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary by visiting 93 casinos in under 24 hours across the Las Vegas Valley—an unofficial record that underscored their commitment, stamina, and love for the casino world.
EDWARD PIZZARELLO – Pizza in Motion
Edward Pizzarello—known to many in the miles and points community as “Pizza” of PizzainMotion—has transformed his love for travel into a trusted voice in the loyalty and award travel space. With millions of miles flown and top-tier status across airlines and hotel programs, Edward combines deep firsthand experience with a passion for helping travelers get the most out of their points. A former chef turned frequent flyer, he brings a practical, real-world approach to luxury travel that resonates with both beginners and seasoned mileage enthusiasts.
In addition to running his own site, and the Miles to Go Podcast, Edward contributes regularly to major travel publications and is known for breaking down complex loyalty strategies into simple, actionable advice. He covers everything from high-value redemptions to everyday travel tips, always with an eye on maximizing value without unnecessary spend. Whether you’re debating a credit card strategy, planning a mileage run, or just trying to take your first business class flight on points, Edward’s insight and experience make him a go-to resource for smarter, savvier travel.
LINKS: Website | Your Best Credit Cards | YouTube | Instagram | X
DAVE GROSSMAN – Miles Talk
Dave Grossman is a leading authority on miles, points, and credit card rewards, known for turning everyday spending into extraordinary travel experiences. He is the driving force behind MilesTalk, a blog and community dedicated to helping people get the most out of loyalty programs, and the founder of Your Best Credit Cards, a platform that offers personalized credit card recommendations based on real-life spending habits. Over the past two decades, Dave has traveled the world flying first and business class on award tickets—paying largely in taxes and fees—and built a reputation for making complex mileage strategies clear, actionable, and accessible.
He is also the author of MilesTalk: Live Your Wildest Travel Dreams Using Miles and Points, a practical guide for anyone ready to dive into the world of award travel. Beyond his writing, Dave consults on loyalty program optimization and frequently speaks at industry events, sharing insights on how to unlock the full potential of credit cards, elite status, and travel perks. His work empowers both beginners and seasoned travelers to rethink how they approach rewards—and to experience more of the world while spending less.
JULIA MENEZ – Geobreeze Travel
Julia Menez 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. On her podcast, Julia shares strategies from top award travelers and highlights underrepresented voices in travel hacking, including women, immigrants, and people of color. She offers personalized coaching and has spoken at FinCon, taught for Frequent Traveler University, and been quoted in creditcards.com, Money Magazine, Fodor’s Travel, and Business Insider. Her podcast was nominated for “Best New Personal Finance Podcast” at the 2021 Plutus Awards.
Julia’s work sits at the intersection of travel, empowerment, and financial strategy. With an eye for inclusion and a knack for simplifying rewards programs, she helps clients unlock life-changing travel opportunities. Her mission is simple: make points and miles accessible to everyone—especially those who’ve been left out of the conversation.
RONNIE DUNSTON – Road to 100 Countries
Your Guide to Affordable Luxury Travel. Ronnie Dunston, is a seasoned traveler who has journeyed to over 100 countries alongside his wife, Dr. Sheba, and now shares these global adventures with their two young daughters, Nubia and Nala. What began as a personal quest evolved into a mission to make luxury travel accessible to all.
Through their platform, Road to 100 Countries, Ronnie and Sheba have developed the “Tricks to Travel” system—a comprehensive guide that teaches travelers how to leverage points and miles for first-class flights and complimentary hotel stays. Their approach has enabled them and thousands of others to travel the world in style without breaking the bank.
Join Ronnie center stage and discover how you, too, can explore the world confidently and economically.
CARISSA RAWSON – Just Plane Points
Carissa Rawson is a freelance writer and travel rewards expert specializing in personal finance, loyalty programs, and credit cards. A former Arabic linguist in the U.S. Air Force, Carissa has applied her analytical background and global perspective to a career that empowers others to unlock premium travel through points and miles. Her work has been featured in major publications including NerdWallet, Business Insider, The Points Guy, and AwardWallet, where she simplifies complex topics into approachable strategies for maximizing rewards.
In addition to her writing, Carissa serves as the Director of Travel and Marketing for Rove Miles, where she helps shape the company’s vision for smarter, points-savvy travel tools and experiences. Having traveled to over 60 countries and redeemed millions of miles, she blends real-world insight with a passion for helping others travel better. Whether guiding beginners through their first award redemption or advising frequent flyers on elite status strategy, Carissa is dedicated to making luxury travel accessible and achievable.
JUSTIN VACULA – Hurdy Gurdy Travel
Justin Vacula, host of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast and Hurdy Gurdy Travel YouTube channel, teaches listeners how to travel the world at low cost utilizing credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. In addition to saving money on travel, Justin also talks about making and saving money through various loyalty programs, apps, and bank bonuses, often bringing guests onto episodes to talk about their experiences.
Justin also talks about how to gamble with an advantage, primarily through online gambling, notably, Blackjack. The Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast YouTube channel also includes travel videos, such as hotel room tours, cruise ship walkthroughs, and interesting destinations Justin visits. Justin regularly spends time at local casinos in the Philadelphia area and often visits Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He also writes weekly articles for the TravelZork Loyalty & Points Corner and hosts monthly in-person meetups with the group Greater Philadelphia Travel: Credit, Miles, and Points.
JOSH DUFFY
Josh, better known to many as VegasDuffy on social media, is a passionate and frequent Las Vegas visitor, making roughly seven trips to the city each year. Over time, he has experienced more than 30 different properties across the Vegas landscape—ranging from the classic, budget-friendly Circus Circus Manor Motor Lodge to the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas. This wide spectrum of stays gives Josh a unique perspective on what the city has to offer, no matter your budget or style.
A recreational gambler at heart, Josh particularly enjoys the fast-paced camaraderie of the craps table, where he has built many of his Vegas stories. His love of the game, along with his enthusiasm for all things Vegas, naturally led him to co-create the Crap Vegas Podcast with his co-host, Chris. Together, the two dive into every aspect of the Vegas experience—sharing insights on hotel rooms, food and dining, gambling adventures, and entertainment, all wrapped in their personal stories and banter. At the core of Josh’s approach is a simple philosophy: Vegas and gambling should be fun for everyone.
MARIA FUNG – Maria Points The Way
Maria Fung, creator of Maria Points The Way, makes luxury award travel simple for families—especially to Asia-Pacific hotspots like Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. A moderator of Award Travel 101 and TripPlus contributor, she’s trusted across U.S. and Asian-American communities for turning points chaos into repeatable systems. From snagging four ANA premium seats to Hong Kong over winter break to designing multi-stop, all–Business-Class family adventures, Maria shows parents how to secure peak-season luxury seats with ease—and teaches them to do it, too.
Maria doesn’t just share strategies—she lives them. Her coaching and workshops have empowered families to unlock their dream trips, from multi-generational getaways in premium cabins to seamless five-seat redemptions during school holidays. Known for her clarity, creativity, and step-by-step systems, Maria makes luxury travel feel less like an impossible puzzle and more like a proven path families can follow with confidence.
LINKS: Award Travel 101 FB Group | Podcast
ANGIE SPARKS – Award Travel 101
Angie Sparks is a trusted voice in the award travel community, known for turning everyday credit card perks into extraordinary journeys. A married mother of two, Angie began her points journey like many families—stretching her travel budget as far as possible. After a pivotal Mediterranean cruise in 2015 revealed the limits of her early strategy, she dove deep into research and mastered the art of maximizing credit card rewards.
Friends quickly crowned her “The Credit Card Queen,” and her passion led her from member to moderator to admin of Award Travel 101, one of the largest award travel groups on Facebook. With unique access to insider knowledge and some of the sharpest minds in the industry, Angie now specializes in one-on-one credit card strategy consults, teaching others how to unlock the full potential of their points and miles for unforgettable, value-packed travel experiences.
JOSEPH PETROVIC
Joseph (Joe) Petrovic is happy to join the Zorkfest team this year. He began his award travel journey over 10 years ago, but didn’t take it seriously until attending Zorkfest in 2018, where he finally overcame a hurdle he’d been struggling with for years – how to redeem points with partners for greater value/returns. In 2018, he pushed all of his hobbies to the side and dug into the world of travel and loyalty. By 2019 he was speaking at like-minded conferences and began writing for AwardWallet. Early in 2020, he was tasked with managing AwardWallet’s declining Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. He helped grow it from 68,000 to 114,000 members before turning over the reigns.
Joe has pushed past only flying low-cost carriers like Frontier, Spirit, or Southwest to having flown 5 of what many in the space consider the most aspirational First Class products including Lufthansa (747), Japan Airlines (A350-1000), All Nippon Airways (777-300ER), Etihad (A380), and Emirates (A380). He’s recently developed an interest in Japanese language and culture, and has enjoyed using travel and loyalty programs to enhance his visits to Japan.
Favorite Vegas Hotel – Crockfords
The Schedule
12 Noon – Registration opens
1:00p to 1:45p – Pre-Session 1 – Travel Loyalty
2:00p to 2:45p – Pre-Session 2 – Casino Loyalty
3:00p to 4:45p – Miles&Points Labs Sponsored by Roame and Casino Labs
5:00p to 7:30p – Cocktail Reception and Meet & Greet
8:00p – CrapVegas Patreon Reserved $15 Craps Table Gaming Experience, hosted by Josh (@VegasDuffy) – (optional and separate ticket and minimum buy-in required)
8:00a – Miles&Points Labs Sponsored by Roame and Casino Labs
8:15a – Breakfast Reception Prior to ZorkFest
8:45a – Welcome to ZorkFest
9:00a-7:00p – ZorkFest Conference Sessions + Afternoon Snack/Beverage Break
12:00p-1:15p – Lunch Break (on your own)
3:00p-4:00p – Beverage Break Opens
4:00p-4:30p – Mingle & Network – Afternoon Snacks (Vegetarian option available)
7:00p-8:30p – Dinner Break (on your own)
8:30p-10:30p – 360Vegas Podcasters After Dark at ZorkFest 2025
Gaming Experience (optional and separate ticket)
9:00a (#CoffeeDice) – two private craps tables (separate ticket and minimum buy-in required)
11:00a Private baccarat table (separate ticket and minimum buy-in required)
Master Classes (optional, extra cost, separate ticket)
Classes on sale August 1, 2025
Includes catered buffet lunch and social break noon to 1:00 PM
Loyalty Metrics and Optimization
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (lunch 12p – 1p)
$180
Lunch Included for all sessions
Noon to 1:00PM
Creative Spend 101
Noon to 3:00 PM (lunch 12p – 1p)
$180
Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker
Noon to 3:00 PM (lunch 12p – 1p)
$180
Fantastical Bonus Pricing – 2 Sessions
Loyalty Metrics and Optimization, and a 2nd session (Creative Spend 101 or Casino Comp)
for an additional $19! (Total Price for two sessions is $199)
ZorkFest EPIC Foodie (and Beverage) Experience (optional, extra cost, separate ticket)
7:00p-10:00p
Podcasters After Dark at ZorkFest 2025
In Memory of Mark Wojtowicz of the 360Vegas Podcast.
(this is included with your ticket)
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 at 8:30p
The Panel:
TO BE DETERMINED
You’re invited to be part of the audience.
For first five rows of Podcasters After Dark, guests should wear flame retardant ponchos. We’re kidding.
Optional Add-Ons
Extra Cost, Separate Ticket.
ZorkFest Master Classes on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (click to read)
- Loyalty Metrics and Optimization + Booking Strategies
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (lunch 12p – 1p)
Which Points Metrics Should You Optimize For? + Booking Strategies
Is “cents per point” the best metric for tracking your “points success”? Or should you focus more on minimizing out-of-pocket spend or some other ratio? In this masterclass, we’ll cover several key metrics you can track, how to optimize for each one, and how to determine which one best fits your travel style. We’ll also discuss booking strategies, as a large part of “points success” focuses on the techniques and insights you’ll use to book those award redemptions.
- Creative Spend 101
Noon to 3:00 PM (lunch 12p – 1p)
- Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker
Noon to 3:00 PM (lunch 12p – 1p)
Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker: Unlocking the Secrets!
Unlock the secrets of casino loyalty and comps in this in-depth session. Discover how to evaluate and compare players cards, maximize comp values, and earn more through video poker and electronic table games. Learn how to stack promotions, reduce your house edge, and turn everyday play into outsized rewards.
Perfect for Miles & Points enthusiasts, this master class bridges the worlds of travel loyalty and casino loyalty. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to optimize comp programs, stretch your budget further, and transform gaming rewards into valuable travel benefits.
Catered Buffet Lunch will be provided from Noon to 1pm
Master Classes are optional and come at an extra cost, separate add-on ticket required.
$180 for one class, add an additional class for only $19! (Total Price for two sessions is $199)
See schedule (Sunday tab) for details on times for Master Classes.
ZorkFest EPIC Foodie (and Beverage) Experience on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (click to read)
For ZorkFest 2024, we had an incredible event “Chairman of the Board” VIP Dinner Experience (with special guest Byron Copeland, a Barrel Maturation Manager and Master Taster at the Jack Daniel Distillery) at Sinatra at Encore Las Vegas.
For ZorkFest 2025, we are working on another epic foodie and beverage experience.
Location: M Resort Spa Casino, Las Vegas. Official Team HQ Hotel of the Las Vegas RaidersZorkFest EPIC Foodie (and Beverage) Experience on Sunday, December 7, 2025Sunday December 7th, 20257:00p-10:00p
This optional experience is an extra cost, separate add-on ticket required.
Tickets on Sale on November 8, 2025
Craps / Coffee Dice on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (click to read)
Tickets available Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9AM Pacific
Coffee Dice (Private Craps) Sunday, December 7, 2025 [Estimated] 9AM to 10AM (28, 2 tables, Players $1000 buy-in $25 table) – Start Times Subject To Change – M Resort Casino Las Vegas Casino Floor. See terms and conditions****
**** Private gaming tables (coffee dice) require a minimum buy-in per player with limited spaces. Must be a PENN Play Member Loyalty member to participate. Must provide PENN Play Membership Number to participate. Coffee-Dice 
$115 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.
This optional experience is an extra cost, separate add-on ticket required.
Baccarat Private Table on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (click to read)
Tickets available Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 9AM Pacific
Private Baccarat Table Sunday, December 7, 2025
[Estimated] 11:00AM to 1:00PM (8 Players $1000 buy-in $25 squeeze game) – Start Times Subject To Change – M Resort Casino Las Vegas Casino Floor **see terms and conditions below.
** Private gaming tables (coffee dice) require a minimum buy-in per player with limited spaces. Must be a PENN Play Member Loyalty member to participate. Must provide PENN Play Membership Number to participate. Baccarat $118 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 (Baccarat) forfeits your $100. Fee is non-refundable. Only sign up if you plan on attending the event, since space is very limited.
This optional experience is an extra cost, separate add-on ticket required.
The Hotel
Location: M Resort Spa Casino, Las Vegas. Official Team HQ Hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders
Book Your Room -> HERE.
Feeling Bougie? Want Lux? Want Caviar and Chicken Tenders via Room Service? TravelZork Travel can help book your (refundable, in most cases) luxury room for ZorkFest and any trips to Vegas.
Visit: The Vegas Experts
Hotel Booking Info (Room Block and Comp/Casino Rooms)
Hotel and Room Booking Info (click to expand)
The Hotel of ZorkFest 2025
M Resort Casino Spa -Official Team HQ Hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders.
This year, we are hosting ZorkFest at one of the most unique and upscale casino resorts in Las Vegas. At the southern end of the Las Vegas Valley, the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond M Resort Spa Casino captures a unique sense of place with its distinctive desert scape location in one of the world’s most exciting cities. The hotel’s luxury boutique experience offers 390 guest rooms and suites that balance eclectic sophistication with a sleek modern look.
If you qualify (or think you qualify) for a casino COMP or casino discounted room, please see our section on contacting the ZorkFest 2025 Casino Host — link to #comprooms
Official Team HQ Hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders
Reduced Resort Fee! Free Shuttle to/from LAS Airport
Thursday, December 4, 2025 $179++
Friday, December 5, 2025 $199++
Saturday, December 6, 2025 $199++
Sunday, December 7, 2025 $179++++ A nightly resort fee of $39.99 inclusive of tax is reduced to $29.99 includes the following:
- Wireless internet access in guest rooms
- Daily access to Spa Mio fitness center only; all other facilities and services within Spa Mio are subject to retail costs and pricing
- Two (2) bottles of M Resort water per day in guest rooms
- Unlimited local and 800 phone calls
- Scheduled shuttle to and from Harry Reid International Airport
- Shuttle Reservations: Shuttle services to and from Harry Reid Airport are available by reservation from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. We recommend reservations be made at least 24 hours in advance. For reservations, click here. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your shuttle service, please call us at 702-797-1000.
- Guest’s may reserve their room online via this web-link.
- Guest’s may also reserve their room by calling our reservations department at 877-673-7678 and mentioning the group code SZRK25.
- Guests must be 21 years of age to check-in to the hotel.
- The individual cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival.
- Guests will be responsible for a $150 incidentals deposit upon check-in.
- Wireless Internet Access in Guest Room
- Access to Spa Mio Fitness Center
- 2 bottles of M Resort water per day in guest rooms
- Unlimited local and 800 phone calls
- Complimentary shuttle to and from Harry Reid International Airport (Reservations required Here)
- Access to Digital Press-Reader; the all-you-can-read digital newsstand with thousands of the world’s most popular newspapers and magazines
- Self-Parking and Valet parking
>Click here to book your room<
ZorkFest - Casino Comp Rooms (click to expand)
ZorkFest Casino Comp Rooms
“Offer match” is meant to help people who will be gambling during ZorkFest weekend but have no gambling/comp history with PENN Play or M Resort.
If you will not be gambling, you will impact our future events (and TravelZork) if we offer you a comp/discounted room and you do not play.
#comprooms—Casino Rooms (PENN Play) for those attending ZorkFest (to be part of PENN Play sponsored events, like Coffee Dice).
Contact Sandy Crammer, Independent Host, to book.
We have a fantastic host handling player inquiries for those attending ZorkFest 2025.
We genuinely desire to comp (or offer highly discounted rooms) to as many applicable players as possible. Contact Sandy via Email and mention ZorkFest 2025 in the subject with the following information:
(please enter) Email Subject: ZorkFest 2025 Comp and Casino Discounted Rooms
-Name:
-ZorkFest Ticket Number or confirm the date you registered for ZorkFest
-Email Address:
-Mobile Phone Number:
-Please provide PENN Play Membership Number (if you have one).
-If you are NOT a PENN Play Member, please provide a copy of your current Las Vegas Offers (email offer, offer page from website/APP, casino calendar from APP/Website) for comp or discounted rooms.
-Check-in Date
-Check-out Date
Send Email to: zorkfesthost@travelzork.com
Important Note: A ZorkFest Ticket is required before we can book your room. The ZorkFest Team has final authority over all comp and discounted room approvals. Only qualified players. Do NOT try to “trick us” since those comp rooms will be denied in all cases. We are happy to discuss things case by case since we want you to get the most value from your ZorkFest weekend!
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EVENT:
ZorkFest 2025 Las Vegas
DATES:
Fri Dec 5, 2025 – Sun Dec 7, 2025
LOCATION:
M Resort Casino Spa – Las Vegas
Terms and Conditions (click to expand)
*All event specifics (including speakers, program, food & beverage) are subject to change and modification. All-Access Main Conference Ticket includes: Main Conference on Saturday, Podcasters After Dark and Friday Cocktail Reception. Additional (add-on) Sessions require an additional ticket purchase and fee. Additional (add-on) Sessions require an additional ticket purchase and fee.
++ Room Taxes and Resort Fee: Room Taxes + Resort fee of $29.99 (The $29.99 Resort Fee is inclusive of tax, reduced rate resort fee) (Room block available until 11/14/2025 or until sold out.)
** Private gaming tables (craps (coffee dice) and baccarat) require a minimum buy-in per player with limited spaces. Must be a PENN Play Membership Loyalty member to participate. Coffee-Dice (Craps) and Baccarat $115 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 or Baccarat) forfeits your $115. Fee is non-refundable. Only sign up if you plan on attending the event, since space is very limited.
$1,000 buy-in required. Table Minimum to be determined. The table minimum is expected to be $25.
– $115 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 $115
– $115 Fee is non-refundable.
***All tickets are transferrable up to 10 days prior to the event. The transfer Price is $50 per ticket transferred. The last day to transfer tickets is November 24, 2025
Last date to transfer tickets: Monday, November 24, 2025 by 15:00 (3PM) Eastern Time Zone – no exceptions will be made.
**** Panelists subject to change for 360Vegas Podcasters After Dark
***** [Optional] Add-ons are an additional charge
