In the middle of February, I was just getting ready to write here in my blog a rant about how I and most other players hated casino offers with that dreaded “up to” phrase. Many casinos sometimes use mystery multipliers, but the Station properties had gone whole hog with this technique, not just for video poker but also for slots. And it wasn’t long that the word got around that “up to 6x” usually meant you mostly were going to get 4x or perhaps an occasional 5x, but almost never 6x. Since one got 3x automatically on non-multiplier days, getting 4x wasn’t much of a promotion.
I don’t know whether a lot of people complained or just stopped playing as much, but much to my surprise – and delight – suddenly mid-month the Stations newspaper ads and signage in their casinos now promoted 6x/10x days, with the “up to” replaced with “GUARANTEED” in big bold lettering. And in our March mailers not a “up to” can be seen.
Good move, Stations, and hopefully that wicked witch “Up To” is dead for good!
The Stations run a lot of promotions but their website and mailers and ads require careful reading. Not all promotions run at all properties. You need to check the logos carefully for each promo. For example, bonus multiplier days vary from property to property, as do gift giveaways. And importantly, there seems to be no promotions at the Palms in March except for the company-wide “Monopoly Big Time Bonus.” Locals who get mailers from their “core” casino will see many of the promos, but if they want to check on those at other properties, they will need to check the Station website. For out-of-towners who do not get these local mailers, checking the website is absolutely necessary to get promo information.
BOYD PROPERTIES
I give the same advice as above to Boyd players, especially out-of-towners. Read promo information carefully because not all offers are company-wide. And some point multipliers are only for players who get a local mailer. Scot’s Bonus Point List will include only those that are available for the general public.
Check here for the details of The Young at Heart (YAH) senior Wednesday at the following six properties: Aliante, The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast, Sam’s Town, and Eastside Cannery. For the 3 downtown properties – Main Street Station, California and Fremont – the YAH details are here.
SOUTH POINT
No multiple-point days this month, but here are a couple of frugal finds:
- Steak ’n Shake – Happy Hour – ½ price all drinks and shakes, Sunday-Thursday, 2-5 pm. and 10 pm-close.
- $4 movies for seniors, 50+, all day Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. $5.25 movies all day Tuesday for all ages. Click here for restrictions.
Watch for lots of food specials around St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, and look for drink specials during March Madness basketball.
Just got back from three days at Gold Coast and Orleans. For W. Davis, above: 11x Wednesday was active at both. Also got free-for-two buffet coupons at both places–but Orleans was so crowded due to some special events that we didn’t use the one there. I’m too old to spend a lot of time standing in long lines.
Orleans parking was also a bit of a problem, with some areas fenced off, but still free. Some of the daily poker tournaments were cancelled, so we made a couple of side trips to South Point and the Rio.
Gold Coast was better. Walked right into Ping Pang Pong for Dim Sum, hit a non-wild Royal on quarter Deuces Wild, racked up lots of points at 11x, and requalified for Sapphire through 2020–unless they change the rules again. Don’t think I’ll try very hard for Emerald, though. The “Emerald-and-above” line wasn’t moving either.
Also got plenty of fitbit steps at Orleans and South Point.
Service at all four places was first-rate. Rio looks pretty sad from the outside, and unlike Orleans, was not very crowded. After checking some of the VP pay schedules, I suspect I could tell them one reason.
Good luck and good counting to all, if you can find a playable game. Three of the four casinos mentioned had some.
What is the coupon code for ordering your tax book? According to your blog the revised edition is $15.00 but when I went to check out it was $25.00 plus. What is the secret to getting the reduced price. Thanks
Just on the boyd site….rolling into town soon and noticed (unless I’m missing something) boyd only shows YAH Wednesdays at the 3 downtown casinos.??
Just curious–I noticed wording that says “on most of your favorite games.” Do they still offer this for Jacks or Better?
Thanks!
Last month for a change of pace I decided to play off some mailer free play at Fiesta Henderson, instead of my “home” casino, GVR. The free play did not show up on the side menu on the machine when I put my card in. When I checked at the booth, I was told that the free play was only redeemable at the “main” station casinos, ie: GVR, Red Rock, etc. Learned something.
Thanks Jean, i am from Canada and have started to play DW and NSUD only off the main strip. Your last sentence mentions basketball madness in March. I am going to book 3 or 4 days in the Henderson area, including GVR in late September. Any other sports events or conventions i should be aware of around that time?
Thanks, always looking forward to your emails. Anb thanks to a link to the Bonus Point List, invaluable!
Denis McIntosh
Got 4x 15 times in a row (clearly proving it wasn’t random) then surprisingly I got 6x ever since. I’m glad they finally dumped the “up to” bull.
Yes Jean,
AI (Artificial intelligence) is taking over most all of the player’s club systems.
(No, not expert at gaming industry).
I worked in other areas and saw my job end due to AI being used more and more.
This is why I believe your writing is correct, but the boss of hosts can override the system a few times only.
Yes, it is getting out of hand because humans are allowing AI to make the decisions and are playing 2nd fiddle .
Have you and Brad, stopped blackjack. Or, that. 6 for 5 flu bug stopped the girl & Brad?