History of MRB/POV Gambling Coupon Value

The 2013 book is very good. Here's a breakdown of how the gambling coupons compare to previous years using the estimated value from LVA. Actual issues are linked if you want to read the specifics.

Year--------Total Value-----Any Idiot Value

2013----------$324-------------$198

2012----------$258-------------$141

2011----------$309-------------$173/$208 (including MRO value)

2010----------$188-------------$146

2009----------$260-------------$211

2008----------$269-------------$183

2007----------$136?------------$136

2006----------$128?------------$128

2005----------$94?--------------$94

It is better this year. We are locals and picked up the coupon book last
week and have used up almost all ofthe free gambling and match play coupons
(suppose that is the idiot value number calculated by Anthony) and with some
good fortune at CASA DE AMORE last night (4 Aces w/o kicker on DDB) ended up making about
$700 on three books. I was extremely disappointed a few years back when many
of the match plays for table games disappeared, but I think LVA made a nice
comeback this year. Kudos to them and hopefully they can get more back in the
fold in the future while retaining what they have picked up for this years book.

Great post, Grasp, thanks!

I take a trip to Binion Ranch steakhouse with usually 4 people total. Since the coupon applies to alcohol as well, we usually save anywhere from $50-$60 off bill. That single coupon brings me back for a new book EVERY year. That being said, I am super excited about all the great coupons this year. Looking forward to my March trip so I can start digging in for the savings!