2011 MRB list posted

The list is up. The only significant loss is the M buffet (they are very fouled up over there right now). But Station and others came in to crush that loss. All the Station buffets are now 7 days a week and their restaurant deals are awesome. Plus, the Terrible's $100 loss rebate goes forward into 2011 as an online offer and several casinos not in the MRB have expressed an interest in offering MROs. Whereas we couldn't get that program off the ground last year, things have changed after the popularity of Groupon. We've moved all the room offers out of the book and will post them online in January. We expect that the MRB will be available on Jan. 3, but can't guarantee, due to shipping uncertainties. But it will be within a day or two of that at the worst. Here's the list.

Great news, thanks for announcing this year's annual coupon list exactly one year after announcing last year's annual coupon list.

That $50 for $25 coupon at Austin's at Texas Station is particularly welcome (among lots of other great Station dining coupons).

The book looks great! The 5 dollar off on buffets is a nice change for us "single people". I got to find a running mate for my vegas trips.

Just wondering what poeple are going to complain about now.

Thanks Anthony and staff for your fine work.

Mike

I'm sure they will find something.

I am not going to complain but I would like to see more 50% off instead
of 2 for 1.
Still its a good book.

Anthony - what is it about the M that is fouled up? Is it related to the Penn National ownership of the debt and a pending regime change?

Right. No one there can make decision. All paralyzed. I suppose because of the new owners. I'll get to the bottom of it eventually, but it was frustrating.

Anthony,

Thank you for offering your readers a real value. Wonderful up to date information, useful tips, a great newsletter, forums for the exchange of information, and a collection of coupons that you can't find any place else for any price. It's a great MRB this year and I'm looking forward to the online offers.

Well, let's talk gambling: 2010 MRB vs. 2011 MRB

Cliff Notes: 2011 MRB is slightly better than 2010 MRB.

2011 has 18 gambling coupons vs 15 last year

12 of those coupons are the same

Silver Nugget changed from BJ match to Bingo Match

Opera House changed from 40-Coin Bonus to 1/2 Rebate

Ventano Grill gone

Little Macau 50-coin bonus added

Edgewater $10 FP added

Riviera Slot MP added

Orleans $10 MP added

The Ventano loss is not a big deal and is probably comparable to the Little Macau addition. Most LVAs wouldn't take advantage of these either way. Edgewater $10 FP is similar to the Barona FP, some LVAs will be able to take advantage of these, but not most. The Silver Nugget and Opera House changes are interesting and you really need to understand the games to evaluate the impact on EV and the associated variance. Of course the real gamble is entering either of these establishments at night!

The Riviera slot MP could be an excellent coupon. It really depends on if / how they restrict machines. However, unless they use some stupid promotional machines it's basically impossible for this not to be a solid positive.

The Orleans MP addition is nice and it's good to see a MP back in the LVA! Hopefully the Orleans is logging these into their system to prevent abuse.

Overall I'm pleased. I'd love to see more MPs, but getting back on the horse with one is a decent start! And if the Terrible's Rebate is a sign of things to come, then lookout!

Is the terrible's deal once a year or just one time and you are done?