Comments on: JUNE VEGAS PROMOTIONS

By: ken orgera

ken orgera — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:25:49 +0000

Thanks for the info. and have a great day.

By: Gerda Sisson

Gerda Sisson — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 03:22:16 +0000

In response to Skallis , I agree 100% . Flying in to Las Vegas at night and out of the darkness there suddenly is this ocean of Vegas lights , it’s very exciting and beautiful . It’s just so unfortunate that Las Vegas ,just like the airlines , has come up with all of those additional charges , such as the resort fees , that turn many of us off .

By: Gerda Sisson

Gerda Sisson — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 03:12:49 +0000

Unfortunately I feel much the same as J B McElyea . We always had tons of fun in the “old” Las Vegas . As I said previously , we play mostly closer to home now too . Also we’ve gotten older and don’t enjoy the hassle that flying is today , however , I would not call anyone stupid that still enjoys a trip to Las Vegas . It’s still worth a trip for those that have never been there to see it at least once and it doesn’t have to be all gambling and shows . We used to stay a few days , then rented a car and took side trips to the Grand Canyon , Death Valley , toured Arizona , Utah etc . Then back to Las Vegas for a few more days before returning home . We are fairly decent VP players , winning never gets old , but for most of us it’s just the entertainment we enjoy .

By: skallis

skallis — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:32:05 +0000

While everything said about the “New Vegas” is true, there is something that is still magical to me. When you are on the final approach to McCarran and you look out and see the town, especially at night, it’s exciting.
When you see the fountains at Bellagio, or the Effiel Tower or the volcano at the Mirage…magical.

Just my take

By: James Mason

James Mason — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 05:06:03 +0000

If you are an out of state player and have a Vegas friend with a local address get a a Nevada Seasonal Resident ID from
the DMV. It is well worth the effort.

By: J B McElyea

J B McElyea — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:47:28 +0000

Very true no reason to visit Vegas anymore. In 4 weeks from today it will be 5 years since my last visit. For someone who was there at least 10 times a year for years, what a change. I just do not have the fun or enjoy the time spent there I once did. Flight up so much. Food prices out of this world. Cabs taking advantage. Show Tickets unspeakable. Gaming so tight would rather take my chances close to home. Truly not what it used to be, an so sad.

By: jack potts

jack potts — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:55:39 +0000

Couldn’t agree with u more Kevin. The people are just STUPID !!Casinos love u Dumb tourists. They hate advantage players .

By: Gerda Sisson

Gerda Sisson — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 05:01:41 +0000

We live in Georgia , but we are very familiar with Las Vegas . Been there LOTS of times since 1990 . In the beginning we stayed at the Trop ,then at New York, New York after it was built , then we moved off the Strip and stayed mostly at the Orleans , Gold Coast , Palace Station etc. Now we play mostly in Biloxi at the IP and the Golden Nugget . Again we are not “locals” there either , but they are far more generous with freeplay , food and room comps then Las Vegas . The IP is a Boyd property , and Jane , they purge our card scores every month just as Boyd does to yours in Las Vegas . We are Sapphire card holders too and it’s impossible to ever get to Emerald because of the monthly deduction of the card score that was earned 6 month earlier . It’s like running in place and never going anywhere . All Boyd owned properties use this system and it applies to locals and non locals alike . It is what it is ! At least casinos disclose information to players today such as card scores , $$$ earned for food etc . In the “olden days” one had to go to the player’s club and check if ones play was good enough for a food voucher .

By: Kevin Lewis

Kevin Lewis — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 02:07:38 +0000

There is no reason to visit Vegas. None. Also, let’s not forget, it’s 100 degrees there now and it will be twenty degrees hotter than that next month, punctuated by the occasional thunderstorm and flash flood. People will be paying $28/night “resort fees” to stay there, in addition to the base rate of $129/night. Don’t forget to visit the 95-degree-water swimming pools! Oh, and yes–have fun fighting the locals for a seat at one of those last thirty or so fullpay VP machines. Bring plenty of water, cause it’s $2.50 a bottle on the Strip.

By: djatc

djatc — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:23:33 +0000

Locals screwed on the strip regarding mailers and room offers so it balances out. I’m a tourist on the strip, and a local off strip.