Re: [vpFREE] Re: Quick question about points at the Stations

Clearly, a big year-end change has happened at Stations.
It appears they no longer wish to encourage out-of-town play on their
better machines.

As an out-of-towner I got bucketloads of offers for FreePlay, free rooms,
food, concert tickets, and other promos including multi-points despite my
playing exclusively on the very best machines. That all stopped with the
new year; best I've gotten so far is free popcorn while watching the
SuperBowl on their bar TV.

Though by no means a source of income, I really made use of the freebies
for myself and friends when I came to town.
Ironically, I had been so impressed with their generosity with my small
play (1-2 hours $1 single line) that I gave them a big play on a "bad" $5
machine late last year, hoping to see what the mail would bring.

That's been happening a lot lately -- giving a big play at a formerly
generous joint, and ending up with a mouth full of sand.
Or worse -- two joints last year "No more VP for you" -- one, not very
nicely. (Stole a $300 ticket from me, too). That's more welcome mats
withdrawn than in my previous 16 years of playing. Be advised, it appears
that one era of advantage gambling may be drawing to a close.

As far as using a host, go ahead -- but understand that there is a
possibility you will get screwed. Without a written offer, anything a host
promises you is just talk, and can easily be denied once the marketing
director or VP decides they don't like you anymore. It's happening all the
time now -- in Reno especially (more on that later).

With a nod to Mr. Dancer, I say go out and hit some royal flushes.
Just not too many.

TC


On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 9:24 PM, jim_mason7 <7711-jimmason@usa.net> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Points are worthless on 100+ machines. However, if you are from out of
> town, room and food comps are possible from hosts.
>
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Card_shark_2121" wrote:
> >
> > On our next trip to Vegas, we plan on playing at the Stations. I
> understand that when playing 100%+ video poker there, one earns (comp)
> points at a much slower rate. What was not clear to me, however, was
> whether status credits were still earned at the normal rate of $1 = 1
> credit, or if those also accrue at a slower rate on 100%+ machines. Any
> info would be appreciated. Thanks!
> >
>
>
>



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