Analysis
As expected (based on consistent feedback over the decades), a majority of Las Vegas coupon users are looking for 50%-off deals for solo travel. Though this is the most common request, it's still a bit surprising how many of you come to Las Vegas alone. We can tell you that we try, quite hard, to get the casinos to spring for half-price rather than 2-for-1, and we've been successful to a certain degree, but they consider 2-for-1s much more valuable for them, as they get two bodies through the door rather than one.
Coupons waiving the resort fees is a great idea, though tough to obtain.
New this year are the requests for free parking, now that MGM Resorts properties are charging a fee.
Rental-car discounts always get plenty of votes.
Interesting to us are your preferences for casino visits:
“The best coupons in the book are for 2-for-1 buffets on the Strip, as I never venture away from the main hotels/ casinos on the Strip.”
“A twice-a-year visitor to downtown. Many coupons go untouched, since I’m not near the Strip, Boulder Hwy., or other sites, but a large percentage of the downtown (from the El Cortez to Main Street Station) options get used.”
“I would like to see more free slot play at various casinos, especially downtown.”
“More offers from casinos downtown would be really appreciated, as that's pretty much the only place I play/stay anymore.”
“Downtown hotels are my focus for free play. Get as many as you can. :-) It is so convenient to visit them all, since they are so close.”
“Would like to see more local coupons. We visit 6 times a year and don't go to the Strip, because it’s too expensive.”
“I would like more coupons from South Point, Cosmopolitan, and M Resort.”
“Would love to see some deals on hotel rooms especially Sunset Station.”
“Coupons for Laughlin and Mesquite. We don't visit LV anymore as it is not geared for seniors.”
Perennial favorites are also the gambling coupons, slot and match play, both of which received numerous endorsements, with a couple for bonus players club points. One nostalgic subscriber mentioned the “old Sahara’s buy in for $40 and get $50 in chips.
The following are specific coupons on people’s wish lists:
“More attractions (go karts, skydiving, zip lining, museums, High Roller, etc.). And coupons for local stores such as Gamblers General Store. Also cigar and piano bars.”
“A coupon for a deal on luxury suites, maybe one for downtown, one for the Strip, and one at local casino.”
“A 24-hour price for a taxi or Uber.”
“$10 off Bacchanal or Paris buffets.”
“Free rooms are always nice.”
“I would like to use the 2-for-1 buffet coupons from Station Casinos, but am always disappointed that they expire just before I arrive around Christmas.”
“This is actually a vote AGAINST the coupons that are not valid on Friday and Saturday.”
“We use most of the free slot play coupons and several of the food coupons in the MRB. Can't wait to see what's in the 2017 book!”
Thanks, one and all, for the good feedback, suggestions, and atta-boys. We’re doing our very best, this year like every year, to get as many great coupons as we can. You’ll know soon how we did!
