2023 MRB

I don't know with certainty, but I suspect the QR code coupon redemption thing will happen. We've been steamrolled with the technology machine in nearly every facet of our lives, why would this be any different? I guess even I can see how some processes might improve overall  efficiencies. We can still reserve the right to dislike it, though..where it applies. *l*

Don't even need that. For 10+ years, I've subscribed to the Entertainment Book coupons, which are good for twofers and half offs at local restaurants--there's a different one for every major metro area. The only problem was that the books were quite heavy and bulky. They went digital a couple of years ago. Now, I just have to bring up the app on my phone. I hit "redeem," and a one-time numeric code is generated. It disappears in ten minutes and that coupon is grayed out (so I can't reuse it). The merchant writes down the number and gives me the discount.

I don't see any reason why the casinos couldn't do the same thing. It would make their bookkeeping easier, as they wouldn't have to keep track of a physical coupon.

OK, but I was referring specifically to the LVA - MRB electronic coupon transition. That hasn't happened as yet; I assume it wiil, though.

  Going digital is really a great idea - it is the implementation from the less than willing casinos that will be the hurdle. It will be interesting to see where this goes...

I don't have any idea how much it costs to have the MRB printed and distributed, but it has to be substantial--and going exclusively digital would make those costs a tiny fraction of what they are now. There's too much of an incentive for LVA to not do it.

There's another factor. A digital format would allow LVA to seamlessly add coupons as the year goes on, rather than the kind of kludgy stopgap used now.

Surprised to read that the large majority of subscribers are interested in the coupons rather than reading the LV news in the monthly mailer.  The coupon value/options have diminished substantially especially if you don't spend a lot of time downtown...we don't and we live here.  The oft-promised availability of exclusive online coupons never materialized.

Even the monthly newsletter is watered down with the addition of black and white food photos...other than taking up space, those serve no purpose.

Would have continued to subscribe to something mailed, but there really is no reason to pay for information that is avaialable online at a number of sites.  

By the time this forum overcame years of site issues, most had left and it is now only accessed by a loyal few.  It is hard to mess up news, discounts and sharing the excitement of LV, but someone managed to do it.

     Robert - I get what you, as a local, are saying. Granted, the coupon value may have diminished, in your eyes, but to one who does not live in Vegas, I still find great value. While the casinos reluctance to be part of the coupons is a reality, the coupons available, if used, more than pay for the coupon book/subscription. There are a few online coupons that a non- local can find value in, and I do use them. I, like others, wish there were more - but they are what they are.  As for the information provided by the Advisor goes, I like not having to go to other sites to get information that is found in the Advisor - even if the same info is available elsewhere. To me, the Advisor is one stop shopping. I have one question - what do you mean when you say-- "It is hard to mess up news, discounts and sharing the excitement of LV, but someone managed to do it."? As an aside, I am one of the long time subscribers (30+ years), and I will continue to be for years to come - To me the $35 or $50 price for an online or mailed subscription is well worth the price. But, as they say, to each their own.

Not sure what is going on with some of these issues, but regarding my post, I can note:

1) yes...I was referring to the online forum which, for years was pretty much unuseable.  The model can work, and does, at (at least) one other site which, right now, shows over 11,000 new posts.  There is great worldwide demand if you know how to run it.

2) I understand the value may be different depending on if you are local or not...and if you spend much time downtown versus never go there.  For me, the information is more useful than the coupons.   BTW, that other site lets you trade coupons so I can give all of my downtown coupons away or trade them for the now fewer desirable ones.

Anyway...the Det/Buffalo game just started as I lie in bed enjoying our annual staycation at the Cosmo.  Hope everyone has a good holiday season.