Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 4

Thank you Jon and Rec, trying to respond on phone, no computer handy, trying not to raise blood pressure - grrrr!

Congrats! It sure helps your quest when you can get a win like that! It has to be fun to run around and play something different cause you can. Nice car!

I am really enjoying these Chapters!! As someone who is about 22000 tier points away from the 3rd level of Diamond, it is interesting reading about your experiences in trying to acquire that next level of Seven Stars (I have been going to Joliet almost every Wednesday to try to hit the 2500 points so I can get the 5000 pt bonus!). For a while I even had delusions of trying to hit Seven Stars, but I don't think that's going to happen this year, as time is running out on me and I have other, non-gambling trips planned.

One question - what kind of benefits come with the 2nd level of Seven Stars (200,000 tier credits)? I looked on the TR website, and while it lists the Diamond Aspiration levels, it doesn't say anything about the Seven Star levels.

LEVEL II: 200,000 - 299,999 Tier Credits

Exclusive Atlantic City Pier Shopping Experience
Treat yourself with a $500 Gift Card for The Pier Shops and a two-hour shopping spree with a Personal Shopping Assistant. Includes two nights for you and a guest in a premium suite at one of our Atlantic City hotels and round-trip airport limo service.

The Forum Shops at Caesars Experience
A shopping excursion in Las Vegas with a $500 Gift Certificate to The Forum Shops, a three-night stay at Caesars Palace and round-trip airport limo service.

Golf Legend Experience
One entry to Tiger Woods Golf Exhibition, one entry into Tiger Golf Clinic and two tickets to a Tiger Jam Concert. Plus three nights VIP suite accommodations at any Las Vegas Total Rewards hotel and round-trip airport limo service.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Two tickets to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival including transportation, dining credit up to $150, and a three-night stay at Harrah's New Orleans - just blocks from the French Quarter.

Lake Tahoe Fourth of July Package
Four tickets to the "lights on the Lake" fireworks display, a three-night stay in a VIP suite, round-trip airport limo service and a $200 dining credit to Sage Room Steak House.

Memphis Basketball Experience
Two private suite tickets to a Memphis pro basketball game including logo merchandise, dinner for to at Jack Binion's Steak House or '37, round-trip airport and basketball game limo service and a three-night stay in up to two premium rooms at a Tunica Total Rewards hotel.
Subject to blackout dates and restrictions such as weekend of NYE 2013 (Dec. 27 - Jan1), post regular season games, etc.

Thank you Vetsen for listing them.

As you can see, the next level was certainly worth the time and effort.

The levels after that really don't have anything that would make me want to risk the time and money to try with the exception of the last level that has the free entry into the WSOP, but to make that, it would cost me more than the entry fee.

I think the second level is a good way to go for me.

Any idea which one you're going to choose?

Hi Jon! When I saw the pic of your Edge I thought someone had sneaked a pic of MY red (Redfire Metallic) Edge in. Mine is a 2010, probably a few less bells and whistles than yours, but I love it. I figure it will be my last car. I'm 66 yrs old and this is my third car ('68 Ford Mustang; 87 Acura Integra; and now the 2010 Edge). I'm easy on cars, obviously...LOL.