This is all correct. Machines excluded from the promotion have stickers on them which declare them ineligible. It should also be noted that not all slot machines are eligible, including all the $25+ games in the HL room, and some of the $10 slots. Why they block some, but not all, $10 games is beyond me (it's also beyond the knowledge of most of the employees I spoke to). Additionally, all machines with progressive jackpots are excluded.
These restriction were implemented on Tuesday. I'm not sure what happened to prompt these countermeasures, but I have a good idea. If anyone has some stories, but the information is sensitive, feel free to email me directly.
While these countermeasures certainly cut into the EV of this promo, it's still a good play. Additionally, I happened upon some machines with 8/5 Bonus Poker, which is not listed on vpFree2.com. These machines are scattered throughout the casino, so you'll need to do some scouting.
[vpFREE] Re: Riviera $1000 Sign Up Promo
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