OCTOBER VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Just got home from a 10-day trip to GA to visit family, including the new great-grandson, and a Seven Star trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in North Carolina. So this will be a late and shortened monthly report. Hopefully you remembered – or checked back in former blogs – that you can get a lot of promotional information at casino Web sites I have given in the past.   And, of course, you check Scot’s bonus point list (http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/greatdeals-slotpromotions.cfm ) without my reminding you! 🙂

Lots of Halloween promotions around the end of the month, including parties and costume contests. Just remember you can’t wear a mask in the casino proper.

 

PLAZA AND LAS VEGAS CLUB

Major changes in the Royal Rewards slot club program. Go to http://www.markslasvegas.com/plaza-and-las-vegas-clubs-royal-rewards-program-changes/. Then Mark gives a complete rundown on the current details at http://www.markslasvegas.com/royal-rewards-players-club/.

 

PALMS

Last month I had expressed my pessimism about “new” Club Palms benefits. Casino changes rarely are good for the customer. However, this time I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Go to http://www.palms.com/content/dam/palms/pdf/Club-Palms-2015.pdf and you can see the new tier qualifications.   Not only do you have more time (6 months instead of 3) to earn enough points for a particular tier, but the number of points needed has been reduced.

“Play for Prizes” is running as usual Monday through Friday. The first period is October 6-17, featuring Lowe’s gift cards.   The second is October 20-31, with Kohl’s gift cards.  Redemption times are the same as usual, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Fridays 10 a.m.-midnight.

Gift days for the rest of October are the 11th, 19th, and 25th. To earn the gift-of-the-day, you need 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker between 12:01 a.m. and 6:59 p.m.

Weekly drawings have moved to Saturdays, still at 7 p.m. The mailer again mentions the everyone-wins feature – activated participants not drawn will receive $10 in free slot play.

Hall -O-Win Costume Contest on October 31st – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Promotions Center.  The first 100 costumed guests will receive $10 in Free Slot Play.  Costume contest at 5 p.m. – 10 winners – up to $500 in Free Slot Play.  Noon-5 p.m. in the Addison Room – free coffee, bundtini, and cider.

New Chinese restaurant now open in the space vacated by Little Buddha.

 

TUSCANY

 The rotating 20% all-month senior discount moves to the Beach Front deli/snack bar.

 

 ELLIS ISLAND

These people know how to party: Their Oktoberfest Party is on October 11 from 5-10 p.m.  This is usually outside if the weather is good – and the German food is great – one of our favorite parties even though we aren’t beer drinkers.

And they go crazy on Halloween. All day on the 31st they are running a Trick-or-Treat slot tourney with lots of “sweet and spooky prizes.” Their famous Halloween Scaryoke party and costume contest is from 9 p.m.-4 a.m. that night.  And from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. they are having a 70’s disco costume party.

 

BOYD PROPERTIES (Sam’s Town, The Orleans, Suncoast, and Gold Coast)

Last month there was a property-wide $1,000,000 Slot Dollar Giveaway that generated a ton of complaints, including in our household.  Although the maximum amount of the mystery bonus went up as you played to a higher level, the minimum amount (which was the usual bonus) was the same ($10) for all levels.

  Gold Coast – I am guessing Boyd executives noticed that a lot of people quit playing the above-mentioned promotion after the first disappointing week!!!!  So when they set up the Level Up Sundays promo for the Gold Coast, they didn’t make the same mistake:  The minimums as well as the maximums rose as you progressed up the levels:

The more points you earn with your B Connected card while playing your favorite machines each Sunday from 3 a.m. – 6 p.m., the higher your chance of getting rewarded in Slot Dollars! At 8 p.m. on Sunday [and through the following Monday], participants may insert their B Connected Card along with $1 into an eligible machine that awards Slot Dollars to see what they’ve won. The levels include:

Level 1 = Earn 500 Points and receive $5 up to $100

Level 2 = Earn 1,000 Points and receive $10 up to $500

Level 3 = Earn 3,000 Points and receive $20 up to $750

Level 4 = Earn 5,000 Points and receive $50 up to $1,000

Check the complete rule sheet at the slot club, for “wrinkles” – like you have to swipe at the kiosk AFTER you finish your play on Sunday (before 6 p.m.) rather than the usual BEFORE swipe.

    Sam’s Town – The Farmer’s Market held in the Sam’s Town Live entertainment center I talked about in a recent blog has been discontinued until further notice. I’m not sure if it actually had even started but if so, it hadn’t lasted very long.  The official word is that it will be taking a seasonal hiatus and will return with more great local vendors and offerings in the coming months.

 

El CORTEZ

From a press release: The El Cortez Hotel & Casino will introduce The Wineyard, a new pop-up outdoor patio, to Downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 10. Set to take place directly across from the main property on Jackie Gaughan Parkway, The Wineyard will combine music, drinks and a cozy atmosphere to create a simplistic and charming hangout.

Wooden picnic tables, overhead string lights and cedar wine racks contribute to the laidback style of The Wineyard as it transforms Jackie Gaughan Parkway into a backyard setting reminiscent of establishments found in New Orleans. The charming outdoor location offers live music, wines by the glass or bottle, craft beers and an array of meats and cheeses for purchase a la carte. Food items are prepared on the grill and served with warm, toasted bread and olives.

 “The Wineyard provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, a place where guests can come and enjoy the simple pleasures, like conversation with friends over a bottle of wine, that often gets overlooked in Las Vegas,” said Alexandra Epstein, executive vice president of the El Cortez Hotel & Casino. ”We wanted to offer downtown a comfortable and welcoming social setting that encourages guests to relax and enjoy each other’s company.”

The weekly event will take place each Friday in October from 5 p.m. to midnight at 600 E. Fremont Street, across from the El Cortez Hotel & Casino on Jackie Gaughan Parkway. Additional nights during the week may be added at a later date.

 

DOWNTOWN GRAND

(Former location of Lady Luck) – From their news release:

DOWNTOWN GRAND LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO OCTOBER CASINO PROMOTIONS

Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino announces its October casino promotions. See the Downtown Grand Players Services for more information and official rules for each of the following promotions:

$100,000 Bust the Bank Challenge Sept. 27, 2014 – Nov. 29, 2014

  • MY POINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND members will earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 500 base points earned during the promotional period.
  • Members will earn 2X drawing tickets every Wednesday during the promotional period from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
  • Drawings will be held each Friday and Saturday night during the promotional period at 8 p.m. at the Players Services booth; three winners will be randomly selected at each drawing and they must be present to win.
  • Each winner be awarded a 30 second time bank to play the $100,000 Bust the Bank Challenge by opening sealed envelopes retrieved from a vault; prizes range in amounts from $100 to $100,000.

 

$30,000 Grand Cabaret Slot Tournament Oct. 17-18, 2014

  • MY POINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND members can participate with a $99 buy-in fee.
  • Tournament registration from 2 – 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 on the casino floor next to the main casino cage.
  • Round one of tournament play will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 – 7 p.m.; round two will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; round three will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 2 – 4 p.m.
  • Participants can buy in again for $25 for a chance to receive a higher score.
  • Top two session scores will account for the overall score.
  • Prizes will be paid out to the top 35 places and the top three scores in each round.
  • Prizes range from $75 in free slot play to $10,000 in cash.

 

Senior Thursdays Oct. 2 – 30, 2014

  • MY POINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND members 50 and older may participate; must show valid ID to receive specials.
  • Each Thursday during the promotion period, qualified members can receive:
  • 5X points on slot play.
  • 50 percent off dining at S+O Restaurant.
  • $5 Match Play Coupon for one even money table game bet, win or lose, matched with a $5 bet (redeemable at Player Services).

 

Lucky 7s Oct. 5 – 28, 2014

  • MY POINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND members who earn 777 base points will be eligible to draw an envelope from the promotional drum to win a prize.
  • Promotional periods are Sundays at 12:01 a.m. through Tuesdays at 11:59 p.m. during the promotion
  • Points earned one day will not transfer to the following day for redemption.
  • Prizes range from $7 dining credit at S+O to 777,777 points.
  • Maximum of 10 envelopes per promotional day per member.

 

Tickets to See Wicked the Musical Drawing Oct. 12 – 23, 2014

  • MY POINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND members will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 500 points earned.
  • Guess who dine at Triple George Grill will receive a voucher to receive five FREE drawing tickets (maximum of one voucher per MY POINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND member).
  • Promotional period begins 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, and concludes at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.
  • Drawing will be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23.
  • Three winners will receive Wicked the Musical Prize Package or $100 free slot play.
  • Wicked the Musical Prize Package includes:
  • Two tickets to see Wicked the Musical at The Smith Center on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.
  • One complimentary room night.
  • Dinner for two at Triple George Grill ($100 dining credit) at 5:30 p.m. on the night of the musical performance.
  • Limo service to The Smith Center.
  • Dessert and drinks after the show (bottle of wine or Champagne with two glasses and chocolate covered strawberries will be placed in guests’ room).
  • Winners must be present to claim prize.

New MYPOINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND Member Promotions

Through Dec. 31, 2014 qualified new MY POINTS DOWNTOWN GRAND members can earn prizes based on points earned the day the sign up, including free t-shirts, up to $25 free slot play or match play, dining credit and complimentary room nights. (Base points must be earned by 11:59 p.m. on the day of sign-up.) 

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