Originally posted by: Patsy
Yes June hell hot.I go now days for my Birthday.I travel with my adult son.I have tried to talk him into April or May.He insist I go for my actual Birthday.We will do a Alaska cruise in September.That will cool me off.
You have a great birthday next month young lady. Don't forget to cash in all of the freebies
Originally posted by: O2bnVegas
Glad that some tier matches still exist. I've noticed they don't make big announcements about them; have to search and read the fine print. I've never scored one. In May 2024 I found out about a top tier opportunity for BFF at upscale Strip casino, since she plays slots so high. She rode that wave June - December of 2024 and all through 2025. End of 2025 she didn't manage to reach the top tier points by year end. She wonders if her Host will still treat her well, e.g. limo, etc. We shall see in July. I think she will because, through some stroke of luck which we have no idea about, she has had top tx from that Host, big Free Play, limo, high limit entrance and lounge access, for years even before officially reaching the top tier.
I had that at Bellagio for years, walked in there right after opening just on a whim, never imagined I'd have a home there. A couple years in Host D approached me, was super to me. He disappeared mysteriously, I'm without a Host. Then I got Host M by asking him directly, since I'd be playing dollar 3/5 VP in front of his desk and we chatted a lot. I'd win all the time, royal flushes, kickers with kickers. Host M granted me all sorts of perks that my tier score never quite reached, including very nice up front Free Play, Limo, fountain view room/occasional suite. I'd come in on offers with free nights, certain Free Play, Host M would raise the Free Play, fountain view room/suites occasionally. Didn't know they could do that. I hooked my BFF onto him and he was good to her too. At end of trip he'd clear out any remaining room charges (not that much, if any). About the time M retired, everything was going down hill at Bellagio including points for VP, eateries going south, VP hits very few, my favorite dealers (also like family) retired or dying, playable tables disappearing. Host M and I still communicate now and then. Bellagio had a magical aura for us for years, but not so much now, especially with Host M gone. Those were the days, but no more.
Sorry for the lengthy post. I got carried away...memories.
Candy
On the contrary, thanks for sharing your recollections of some "old Vegas" ; I think we all miss those days.
In relation to Candy's post, we had a great lady host at NYNY for a bunch of years during the era when some of that old Vegas was still in effect. She too had some discretion at the time regarding what she could dole out ( perks / freebies, etc) for her cache of customers. Her inputs just also simply made the trips easier and more logistic as she lined us up for meals / shows / concerts..all that. It wasn't difficult to find 3:2 blackjack games with $10 minimums during this window, either. All that was before the influential arrival of those corporate MBA's and their attempts to make every stinkin square foot a source of revenue in the resorts. Yet, everything changes and we adjust..grudgingly. lol. Preaching to the choir here...
Originally posted by: Nines
In relation to Candy's post, we had a great lady host at NYNY for a bunch of years during the era when some of that old Vegas was still in effect. She too had some discretion at the time regarding what she could dole out ( perks / freebies, etc) for her cache of customers. Her inputs just also simply made the trips easier and more logistic as she lined us up for meals / shows / concerts..all that. It wasn't difficult to find 3:2 blackjack games with $10 minimums during this window, either. All that was before the influential arrival of those corporate MBA's and their attempts to make every stinkin square foot a source of revenue in the resorts. Yet, everything changes and we adjust..grudgingly. lol. Preaching to the choir here...
Five years from now, we'll be reminiscing, "Remember when you could use the bathroom in a casino without paying $10?" (Only $5 for Plutonium or higher-tier members!)
Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis
Five years from now, we'll be reminiscing, "Remember when you could use the bathroom in a casino without paying $10?" (Only $5 for Plutonium or higher-tier members!)
It could happen...
