[Gaming] Points that don't expire
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[Gaming] Points that don't expire
Hi there, I know there are a few casino points programs that don't have expiry dates on the points, but wondered if there was a definitive list showing which programs follow this approach. I think most programs now have expiry dates on the points - what is common? 1 year from acquiring points? Longer? Any insight would be great!!
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Points that don't expire
This forum isn't an expert on casino points. In general, points expiration varies greatly from program to program.
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Google is your friend:
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Hi there, I know there are a few casino points programs that don't have expiry dates on the points, but wondered if there was a definitive list showing which programs follow this approach. I think most programs now have expiry dates on the points - what is common? 1 year from acquiring points? Longer? Any insight would be great!!
I'd check the Gaming Loyalty Programs forum for that. I've suggested the forum Moderatirs move this question there.
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What kind of points programs? This site is mainly about travel points/miles, and as such there is a thread in the MilesBuzz forum with a list in the wiki, but only for airline miles and hotel/rail points:
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No; that is incorrect. As pointed out in the post directly above yours, there is in fact a forum entitled "Gaming Loyalty Programs". Link.
And I didn't say there wasn't a gaming points forum. I was describing what FlyerTalk is mainly about, in setting a context for providing the thread for airline/hotel/rail miles/points expiration.
Also, I meant that for the who read this thread and don't realize it's possibly only asking about gaming points. If it's supposed to only about gaming points, it's got a horrible thread title. If it's supposed to be about various points including -- but not limited to -- gaming points, then it's got a good thread title.
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Welcome to Flyertalk ojj.
As outlined above, we'll relocate your post to a unique part of our forum.
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk
As outlined above, we'll relocate your post to a unique part of our forum.
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk
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How does a thread like this degenerate into a back-and-forth on nothing more than semantics?
First off, be aware that "account activity" usually means earning something or even specific gaming activity, so you should check the T+C's to make sure. This is in contrast to most airline/hotel programs where any type of activity - even redeeming - constitutes account activity.
As a general rule, points used for rewards expire in 12 months / one year if there is no account activity. This is true for Cosmo Identity [Identity T&C D.2], V/P Grazie [faq], mLife members who have any status (i.e., Pearl+) [mLife faq], and Boyd Gaming properties [Boyd (pdf)].
The big exceptions are CET [faq], Penn Gaming properties (recently took over Tropicana, and also own M Resort) [Marquee Rewards faq], and for mLife base level Sapphire members (i.e., no status), where points used for rewards expire in 6 months if there is no account activity.
At Wynn, points expire in 12 months regardless of account activity, although I can't seem to find a public link to any Red Card T+C's... .
Points used for rewards must be distinguished from points used to gain status levels. Some casinos use a rolling 365 day period while others use a fixed year (and I think some locals casinos use two half-year periods). Also be aware that the qualification periods have changed for various programs in the past (e.g., mLife once moved from rolling calendar to a 10/1-9/30 calendar), and what counts for status and what counts for rewards varies heavily from program to program, so it's important to check the specific T+Cs.
First off, be aware that "account activity" usually means earning something or even specific gaming activity, so you should check the T+C's to make sure. This is in contrast to most airline/hotel programs where any type of activity - even redeeming - constitutes account activity.
As a general rule, points used for rewards expire in 12 months / one year if there is no account activity. This is true for Cosmo Identity [Identity T&C D.2], V/P Grazie [faq], mLife members who have any status (i.e., Pearl+) [mLife faq], and Boyd Gaming properties [Boyd (pdf)].
The big exceptions are CET [faq], Penn Gaming properties (recently took over Tropicana, and also own M Resort) [Marquee Rewards faq], and for mLife base level Sapphire members (i.e., no status), where points used for rewards expire in 6 months if there is no account activity.
At Wynn, points expire in 12 months regardless of account activity, although I can't seem to find a public link to any Red Card T+C's... .
Points used for rewards must be distinguished from points used to gain status levels. Some casinos use a rolling 365 day period while others use a fixed year (and I think some locals casinos use two half-year periods). Also be aware that the qualification periods have changed for various programs in the past (e.g., mLife once moved from rolling calendar to a 10/1-9/30 calendar), and what counts for status and what counts for rewards varies heavily from program to program, so it's important to check the specific T+Cs.
Last edited by gengar; Feb 16, 2016 at 11:17 pm Reason: fixed formatting and clarified some info