Received GOLD status during our last stay. Went to grazie and exchanged our players card for a gold card. A few of the perks are free pick up from the airport and access to the 24 hour gold club lounge behind the high limit slots in the Venetian. Drinks and snacks. About 2 weeks after trip we started receiving free room and slot credit offers. And at 20 points for every $1 charged to the room it will be easy to maintain gold.