Thank everybody for thier comments. Hotwire gave a great deal of only 14.95 per day, and I took it. The bus idea was good but with my mobility difficulties I choose a car for flexabily in traveling but I will take my gps to vegas to help me navigate.
Paul Skofield
We have been receiving offers from the 4 Queens good for $200 in free play, room, and limited F&B. They are good once every two months. We now have a local address as well as a out-of-town address.
We are wondering if we are better off staying with the out-of-town address or switching to the local address.
For each three day stay we run $24,000 total through the $.25 10/7 machines.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
By the way, I just had an unusual session at $.25 10/7 at Sunset Station. I played 5,240 hands. I had five straight flushes and still wound up losing $350.
Thanks Barry.
Does anyone know if there are 2 separate banks? One for points and one for Comp $$?
At check in, the VIP gave me the impression that perhaps, upon checkout, anything my host wouldn't/couldn't cover, could either be taken from Comp $, Points or Cash/Credit.
Any thoughts?
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Barry Shiffrin" <barry.shiffrin@...> wrote:
>
> When I’ve stayed there they have comped most of the meals without taking any points. At checkout I had the option of using points or cash to pay the balance.
>
> Barry
I agree with every point.
Sent from TC's iPad
On Jul 26, 2012, at 11:30 PM, m h <kickboyface@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Which do think would you think would be better?
>
> ***
>
> george wallace likes to joke about how dumb it is for people to rent cars in LV, but I *always* rented a car before I lived here and ALWAYS have my friends do it when they're in town. here's why:
>
> 1. gas is cheap. probably cheaper than where you live. I filled up for $3.32/gallon 2 days ago (and wasn't seeking out the cheapest).
>
> 2. LAS has the best rental car facility in the US, and very possibly the world. 1 shuttle bus for all airport agencies. always running. always available. well monitored. the only facility I've found anywhere that's even close to LAS is KEF, and they're a distant 2nd.
>
> 3. you have infinite amounts of freedom, allowing to you to go whenever you want, where ever you want. makes it easy to do the latest great thing that very few people have experienced: walk the pedestrian bridge over the dam (go in the afternoon, you can see the bridge shadow on the dam face -- makes a great pic). or go to anything/anywhere else that you see on a billboard, read in an ad, or hear about from others.
>
> 4. LAS rentals are among the cheapest in the country. don't forget to check priceline and hotwire. (avoid "off-airport," meaning non-rental car center, rentals...their shuttles aren't dependable enough).
>
> 5. doesn't feed the LV cab drivers' union, an outfit with far too much power and not enough public interest at heart (they're the ones who made the monorail route what it is today, instead of strip <-> downtown).
>
> 6. LAS are the only rental agencies I've ever used that don't look twice at luggage loading marks on the rear bumper. makes them much less hassle-free on return.
>
> 7. once at the hotel, the car valet is always much much faster than a cab line. (the vast majority also park your cars in the shade.)
>
> 8. it's an easy way to rack a few extra frequent flyer points.
>
> 9. it's a greater benefit to the state of NV. there's no state income tax in NV, we rely on taxable forms of tourism. your rental makes a difference.
>
> another poster here mentioned the WAX bus...I've ridden it several times (i live near the sun coast, so it's great for me)...it's a great, cheap, reliable option, but doesn't have the rental flexibility.
>
> when not riding the WAX, I've rented cars for a day from LAS four or five times since living here...cheaper than a cab to my house and makes it hassle free to move a lot of people and/or a lot of luggage at one time.
>
> there's a minor advantage in bringing your dedicated GPS if you have one (technically it's a crime to use your phone's GPS -even mounted- although I've never heard of anyone being written for it). if you don't, be sure to ask for the give away map at the counter ) if you're a AAA or CAA member you can get a free one from your local place before your trip)...returning a car is MILDLY tricky, although well posted.
>
> hope this helps,
> m.
>
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Here is the response I got from my email inquiry:
As of yesterday, we were officially informed from our Corporate Total
Rewards that unfortunately there is not a way for our guests to track their
checkpoints for this promotion. The only suggestion we can give is to check
at the end of your visit to any of the qualifying properties with the Total
Rewards Department and they can look at what you have earned for the day and
if it qualifies for the promotion. You can always ask a Total Rewards
Representative how many Tier credits you have earned since the promotion
started. (what does that prove...I could get hundreds of tier credits at one
casino)
We wish there was an easier way to track this but as of right now, that is
all we can do.
My point is yes they can verify I played my 25 points, BUT I am trusting
them that it counts toward this promotion. Can't see why it should be so
difficult, you can go online and verify your Great Gift Wrap-up points all
year long. They should have set up a web site to follow your progress on
the Great Race.
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Great Race to Total Rewards ...... no way to track
progress
> While you are correct that there is no way to track your progress on the
> web site, use the "Contact Us" link on Caesars web site to send an email
> to the TR folks at the property you played at. They can confirm that you
> swiped and earned the required 25 points.
> Here is the text of the email I received when I asked the same questions:
> Thank you for writing Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel, and we trust you
> enjoyed your visit with us! I can confirm the swipe to "opt in" for the
> Great Race to Rewards promotion for Cherokee on Sunday, July 15th in
> addition to at least 25 Base Reward credits earned. You have your
> "checkpoint" from Cherokee!
>
>
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
>>
>> Deb, I'm right in there with you. Were I to trust TR with anything, it
>> would be that they'll find a way to screw up a promotion.
>>
>> Still, last year's "Great Race" seemed to go off with few (if any)
>> bumps -- everyone I spoke with was satisfied with what they came away
>> with ... I'm finding it easier to take this year's promo on faith.
>>
>> - H.
>>
>> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Deb" <dlf89@> wrote:
>> >
>> > I played at Joliet on July 15. Before I played, I went to the Total
>> > Rewards desk and signed up for the Great Race. I played over 25 points
>> > that day. After a few days I went to the website to see if I could
>> > check to make sure I got credit for playing. I looked all over and
>> > could not find anywhere to check my progress. Then I went to the Total
>> > Reward desk to see if they could check. (this was a over a week
>> > later). They said they had no way to check to see if I got credit for
>> > playing this promo. They basically said TRUST US!
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> vpFREE Links: http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1955/20228/V/Links.htm
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
At some locations you do........
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: Great Race to Total Rewards ...... no way to track
progress
> Wait, you have to register at the desk before playing?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jul 27, 2012, at 12:14 AM, "swbrad" <swbrad@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> While you are correct that there is no way to track your progress on the
>> web site, use the "Contact Us" link on Caesars web site to send an email
>> to the TR folks at the property you played at. They can confirm that you
>> swiped and earned the required 25 points.
>> Here is the text of the email I received when I asked the same questions:
>> Thank you for writing Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel, and we trust you
>> enjoyed your visit with us! I can confirm the swipe to "opt in" for the
>> Great Race to Rewards promotion for Cherokee on Sunday, July 15th in
>> addition to at least 25 Base Reward credits earned. You have your
>> "checkpoint" from Cherokee!
>>
>> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > Deb, I'm right in there with you. Were I to trust TR with anything, it
>> > would be that they'll find a way to screw up a promotion.
>> >
>> > Still, last year's "Great Race" seemed to go off with few (if any)
>> > bumps -- everyone I spoke with was satisfied with what they came away
>> > with ... I'm finding it easier to take this year's promo on faith.
>> >
>> > - H.
>> >
>> > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Deb" <dlf89@> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > I played at Joliet on July 15. Before I played, I went to the Total
>> > > Rewards desk and signed up for the Great Race. I played over 25
>> > > points that day. After a few days I went to the website to see if I
>> > > could check to make sure I got credit for playing. I looked all over
>> > > and could not find anywhere to check my progress. Then I went to the
>> > > Total Reward desk to see if they could check. (this was a over a week
>> > > later). They said they had no way to check to see if I got credit for
>> > > playing this promo. They basically said TRUST US!
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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> vpFREE Links: http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1955/20228/V/Links.htm
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
When I've stayed there they have comped most of the meals without taking any points. At checkout I had the option of using points or cash to pay the balance.
Barry
From: ms069279
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 3:45 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Question About Staying at Stations.
When staying at a stations property and signing food charges to your room, do they first use up your comp points/$ if any, then take care of the balance or does your host take care of all the charges based on your play, and leave your points intact?
Thanks in advance.
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I don't think it matters if you register before playing or after but it is required that you register on that day – some casinos have promotional kiosks so you don't have to go to the booth.
Barry
From: Mike Anderson
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:59 AM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: Great Race to Total Rewards ...... no way to track progress
Wait, you have to register at the desk before playing?
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When staying at a stations property and signing food charges to your room, do they first use up your comp points/$ if any, then take care of the balance or does your host take care of all the charges based on your play, and leave your points intact?
Thanks in advance.
I also agree with the rental. My rentals in LV are far less expensive than anywhere else for the same length of time. It is quick and easy. We keep a condo here and it is cheaper to rent a car than keep one here with insurance and maintenance and a purchase.
Sent from my iPad
Missouri directs Caesars owners to sell stake in Aliante Station Casino
http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2012/jul/26/missouri-directs-caesars-owners-sell-stake-north-l/
or
http://tinyurl.com/bruex2t
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/bruex2t">
http://tinyurl.com/bruex2t</a>
Offer period is Sunday, July 1, 2012 12:00 AM PST through Monday October 1, 2012 Midnight PST
Offer period is Sunday, July1, 2012 12:00 AM CST through Monday October 1, 2012 Midnight CST
Offer period is Sunday, July 1, 2012 12:00 AM EST through Monday October 1, 2012 Midnight EST
(time zone is for location of applicable property)
MULTIPLE DESTINATION REWARD CREDIT OFFER:
Offer defined as follows:
Visit unique destinations within the offer period, earn 25 Tier Credits at each individual destination to receive "Checkpoints"
25 Tier Credits need to be earned in a promotional day or a CheckPoint will not be earned. Partial credits earned do not carry over. Promotional days are defined by a period of 24 hours at the destination where the trip occurs between 6:00 AM and 5:59 AM with the following exceptions:
3:00 AM – 2:59 AM for Harrah's Laughlin; Grand Biloxi
4:00 AM – 3:59 AM for the following properties: Horseshoe Tunica & Caesars Windsor
5:00 AM – 4:59 AM for the following properties: Harrah's Tunica, Roadhouse Tunica, Harrah's New Orleans; Harrahs Reno
6:00 AM – 5:59 AM (Thursday – Tuesday) 7:00 AM – 5:59 AM (Wednesday) Harrah's St. Louis
6:00 AM – 5:59 AM (Thursday – Tuesday) 8:00 AM – 5:59 AM (Wednesday) Harrah's North Kansas City
6:30 AM – 6:29 AM for the following properties: Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys Lake Tahoe
8:00AM – 6:00 AM – Harrah's Joliet
9:00AM – 6:00 AM – Harrah's Metropolis
Time zone is for location of applicable property
In multi-property destination markets (destinations defined in section 3) 25 Tier Credits need to be earned at a single casino property or a CheckPoint will not be earned.
Receive 6 to 7 CheckPoints and receive 10,000 Reward Credits
Receive 8 to 10 CheckPoints and receive 25,000 Rewards Credits
Receive11 to 14 CheckPoints and receive 50,000 Reward Credits
Receive 15+ CheckPoints and receive 75,000 Rewards Credits
Guest must earn at least 25 Tier Credits while visiting a destination. Tier Credits can be earned by using your Total Rewards card when you play slots, video poker or table games. Tier Credits may also be earned at qualified shops, restaurants and hotels. For more details about qualified Reward Credit earning visit a Total Rewards Center or TotalRewards.com
Destination and CheckPoint Value are –
One (1) CheckPoint Destinations
Cherokee, North Carolina (Harrah's Resort)
Northern Nevada (Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Harvey's and Harrah's Reno). Note: No CheckPoints will be awarded for visits to Northern Nevada (i.e., Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Harvey's and Harrah's Reno) between July 14-23, 2012
St. Louis, Missouri (Harrah's)
Two (2) CheckPoint Destinations
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Harrah's Resort, Showboat, Bally's, Caesars)
Southwest Region - Maricopa, Arizona (Harrah's Ak Chin) & San Diego Area (Harrah's Rincon)
Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana (Harrah's Louisiana Downs and Horseshoe Bossier City)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Harrah's Philadelphia)
Chicago area (Harrah's Joliet and Horseshoe Hammond) Note: No CheckPoints will be awarded at Harah's Joliet and Horseshoe Hammond July 1 – 14, 2012
Cleveland, Ohio (Horseshoe Cleveland)
Biloxi, Mississippi (Grand Biloxi)
Council Bluffs, Iowa (Harrah's Council Bluffs and Horseshoe Bluffs Run)
Metropolis, Illinois (Harrah's Metropolis) Note: No CheckPoints will be awarded at Harrah's Metropolis July 1 – 14, 2012
North Kansas City, Missouri (Harrah's North Kansas City)
New Orleans, Louisiana (Harrah's New Orleans)
Elizabeth, Indiana (Horseshoe Southern Indiana)
Windsor, Ontario Canada (Caesars Windsor)
Three (3) CheckPoint Destinations
Southern Nevada (Paris, Bally's, Rio, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Harrah's Las Vegas, Imperial Palace, Planet Hollywood and Harrah's Laughlin)
Tunica, Mississippi (Harrah's Tunica, Roadhouse and Horseshoe Tunica)
CheckPoints from a single destination, as listed above, can only be earned once during the promotion. Visits to multiple properties within the destination will not earn additional CheckPoints.
Reward Credit awards will be deposited into qualified guests' Total Reward accounts by November 15, 2012.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
Guests must opt in at a property via a Total Rewards card swipe at a promotional kiosk or TR center (varies by property) and show valid approved ID. Total Rewards membership is free and available by visiting a Total Rewards casino or signing up at TotalRewards.com.
Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Must be at least 21 years of age to participate and participants must provide current, valid proof of age.
All CheckPoints are subject to review and verification.
Caesars may disqualify any participant for any prize based upon fraud, dishonesty, violation of Terms and Conditions or other misconduct whether or not related to this offer.
Caesars reserves the right to adjust account status and Reward Credit balance due to computer error, system malfunction, operator error, fraud, or other misuse of the Total Rewards program and Great Race to Rewards offer.
Caesars is not liable for injuries or losses arising or resulting from participation in the offer and is not liable for any acts or omissions by employees, whether negligent or willful, in the conduct of the offer and is not liable in the event of any equipment or software malfunction.
Caesars is not responsible for electronic transmission errors or delays resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, hardware, software, or telephone failures of any kind, lost or unavailable connections, fraud, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions, whether caused by Caesars, users, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Offer or by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of submissions which may limit, restrict, or prevent a participant's ability to participate in the offer.
If for any reason the offer is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes within or beyond the control of Caesars which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Offer, Caesars reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Offer.
Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any program or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Offer may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Caesars reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent of the law.
Reward Credits are non-transferable.
Reward Credits earned with this program do not count towards Tier Score. Please visit TotalRewards.com or a Total Reward center for program details.
Offer records will be retained for record keeping purposes in accordance with local legal requirements.
Employees of Caesars and its subsidiaries, affiliates or parent companies, their advertising agencies and promotional companies and immediate family members of employees who are (i) director level or above and /or (ii) involved in coordinating or executing promotions or Offers are not eligible for this offer. An immediate family member is defined as spouse, domestic partner, child or anyone sharing the same residence as the applicable employee.
Individuals who are excluded from casino facilities, including through a government program, at Caesars discretion, or by their own request, are not eligible.
By opting in to participate in this Offer, participants agree to the terms and conditions.
A copy of these Terms and Conditions and any changes will be available at the Total Rewards Desk throughout the duration of this Offer.
Individuals with outstanding obligations due to Caesars are ineligible to participate in this Offer.
By participating in this offer, you agree to adhere to all Total Rewards rules and regulations. To see a complete list of the Total Rewards rules and regulations, go to http://www.totalrewards.com.
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Pat McCauley
On Jul 27, 2012, at 10:59 AM, Mike Anderson <mxpxman264@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Wait, you have to register at the desk before playing?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jul 27, 2012, at 12:14 AM, "swbrad" <swbrad@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> >
> > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Deb, I'm right in there with you. Were I to trust TR with anything, it would be that they'll find a way to screw up a promotion.
> > >
> > > Still, last year's "Great Race" seemed to go off with few (if any) bumps -- everyone I spoke with was satisfied with what they came away with ... I'm finding it easier to take this year's promo on faith.
> > >
> > > - H.
> > >
> > > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Deb" <dlf89@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I played at Joliet on July 15. Before I played, I went to the Total Rewards desk and signed up for the Great Race. I played over 25 points that day. After a few days I went to the website to see if I could check to make sure I got credit for playing. I looked all over and could not find anywhere to check my progress. Then I went to the Total Reward desk to see if they could check. (this was a over a week later). They said they had no way to check to see if I got credit for playing this promo. They basically said TRUST US!
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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Wait, you have to register at the desk before playing?
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 27, 2012, at 12:14 AM, "swbrad" <swbrad@yahoo.com> wrote:
> While you are correct that there is no way to track your progress on the web site, use the "Contact Us" link on Caesars web site to send an email to the TR folks at the property you played at. They can confirm that you swiped and earned the required 25 points.
> Here is the text of the email I received when I asked the same questions:
> Thank you for writing Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel, and we trust you enjoyed your visit with us! I can confirm the swipe to "opt in" for the Great Race to Rewards promotion for Cherokee on Sunday, July 15th in addition to at least 25 Base Reward credits earned. You have your "checkpoint" from Cherokee!
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
> >
> > Deb, I'm right in there with you. Were I to trust TR with anything, it would be that they'll find a way to screw up a promotion.
> >
> > Still, last year's "Great Race" seemed to go off with few (if any) bumps -- everyone I spoke with was satisfied with what they came away with ... I'm finding it easier to take this year's promo on faith.
> >
> > - H.
> >
> > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Deb" <dlf89@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I played at Joliet on July 15. Before I played, I went to the Total Rewards desk and signed up for the Great Race. I played over 25 points that day. After a few days I went to the website to see if I could check to make sure I got credit for playing. I looked all over and could not find anywhere to check my progress. Then I went to the Total Reward desk to see if they could check. (this was a over a week later). They said they had no way to check to see if I got credit for playing this promo. They basically said TRUST US!
> >
>
>
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I agree, the only way to move around LV from out of town is in a rental. You can eat in them, spill your drinks, even have a fender bender or two from behind and it's not yours to worry about.
I'm not sure about the pricing because I really never compared that, but for nearly ten years I rented full-time vehicles to drive back & forth from Phoenix weekly, exclusively from the LV airport because of ease of location, how I was treated, and the quick in & out. I rarely ever drove my own car because I always valet parked in the multiple casinos I visited, they were deductions on my schedule C, and those guys don't drive like granny.
