MGM Mirage just made a significant change to their point system, They now give you one point for $4.50 coin in on video poker where they had previously given you a point for $3.00 coin in. This changes the free play from .33% back to .22%. Slot play is a point per $1.50 coin-in.

The MGM Mirage casinos in Vegas offer a lot of full-pay games, and are likely still a good choice if you're looking for a good gamble and good comps, but tighter is tighter.

On a positive note, they are offering double holiday gift shoppe points for all play from June 1 to August 31. These points can be redeemed for gifts or free play at the end of the year. Last year this offer was only during the month of August so they've added two full months to the promo. This would be a good time to plan your trip since you'll get the added benefit of double holiday points.

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This isn't going to be helpful to most people because it's at a small bar far West from the Strip (about 10 miles) and also because it's at very odd hours, but it's a good offer nonetheless of you can make it. The Lodge at Haulapai gives you $20 free when you put $20 in one of their video poker machines between 11 PM and 7 AM Sunday night to Monday morning.

I didn't go there Sunday night to get the $20. I went there because I was hungry and they have a pretty good menu. I put $20 in the machine so I could get free drinks and the bartender walked over and put another $20 in for me. I did have to fill out a little form with my name and address.

I ended up losing about 10 hands in a row, but I was still up and had $25 left when I was done. Always nice when you're losing on the game, but you still cash out a winner.

Another nice thing about this bar was that that they offer 7/5 Bonus Poker. While I would likely not play that game in a casino because casinos offer better paytables, it's a 98% game and one of the highest returning video poker games I've seen in a bar in Vegas. Most bars offer 97% and lower games.

So if you happen to be on the far west end of Vegas late on a Sunday night, and especially if you've got a small group where you can maximize the $20 bonus (get 4 or more people to each get $20 free), this is a nice stop for a nice edge over the house and a couple free drinks. The food is good here and the bartender was very friendly as well.

This is also a non-smoking establishment. Smokers have to go outside. So if you'd like some smoke-free air, this is probably a good choice as well.

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