You’re listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I’m your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals!

Today’s episode features special guest Michael Trager, who chats with me about the October 2023 Zorkfest event he is hosting in Lake Tahoe. We also talk more generally about topics that will be discussed at Zorkfest, including miles and points, credit cards, gambling, and loyalty programs.

Michael Trager is the host of the ZorkCast podcast which focuses on casino and travel loyalty programs and gambling. He runs TravelZork Travel - a full-service travel agency providing VIP service and luxury hotel stays with many benefits. Trager also hosts the TravelZork, ZorkCast, and Zorkfest too - Casinos, Vegas, Miles & Points Facebook group. He’s hosted multiple ZorkFest events in recent years including events in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

Before today’s discussion, I have two quick show notes. I host monthly in-person meetups in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, with the group Greater Philadelphia Travel: Credit, Miles, and Points. Find more information at meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints. I’ll also present at the upcoming conference Zorkfest, discussed in this episode, which will include social events and sessions educating about miles, points, and gambling. Find more information at www.zorkfest.com.

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