From what I understand ever since the Landry's card is offered for sale that is your best shot to get upgraded. PA will offer some upgrades sometimes from say a South Tower to the Rush or Gold Tower. I know LV is a town of built around tips but I know that two employees were left go within the past year for accepting tips for upgrades. I happened to ask about one that I knew and they said he pulled a NO--NO and left it go at that. From what I understand the upgrade was at the very high level rooms. It does stand to reason even though I think the Landry's card is a bad deal if I owned the GN it would sound like I good idea to me. I'm sure with the Plaza and the El Cortez rooms getting the remodel it will cause a few changes around the GN. Best price controls is through competition for customers.