Fastest Route to Platinum
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 5
Fastest Route to Platinum
Hey FTers,
I've had the TR Gold card for 3 years now. Unfortuanately I don't gamble enough where I've even sniffed the next tier. I started gambling more frequently esp last year. I am headed to Vegas next week, again in May and probably one more time in Aug and any given weekend I'll drive up to AC.
What is the quickest method for me to get to the next tier? Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!!
I've had the TR Gold card for 3 years now. Unfortuanately I don't gamble enough where I've even sniffed the next tier. I started gambling more frequently esp last year. I am headed to Vegas next week, again in May and probably one more time in Aug and any given weekend I'll drive up to AC.
What is the quickest method for me to get to the next tier? Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!!
#2
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
If you can drive up to AC, the DIAD (Diamond in a Day) and PIAD (Platinum in a Day) programs are still valid. AFAIK, this applies to all Caesars (Harrah's) properties nationwide, but always confirm before.
Direct from Total Rewards Customer Service
As always, verify with the casino where you are planning to do the promotion (or with Total Rewards in advance via email). Gaming day is key, and varies by property and market. Since this promotion has changed, over the years, it's always best to be safe.
Also, be aware that Total Rewards Platinum doesn't get you very much more than some 'priority lines' (cafe, check-in, buffet) in Vegas.
Direct from Total Rewards Customer Service
I'd be glad to assist you with the Platinum and Diamond in a Day Promotions. To participate in the Platinum in a Day promotion, simply earn 2000 base credits during one gaming day. For the Diamond in a Day,simply earn 3000 base credits during one gaming day (6am-5:59am) at any of our Harrah's Entertainment owned casinos in Atlantic City. Please know that in order to participate all base credits must be earned at one casino (earning 1500 at Bally's and 1500 at Caesar's will not qualify you for the promotion). We certainly hope that this information proves helpful.
Also, be aware that Total Rewards Platinum doesn't get you very much more than some 'priority lines' (cafe, check-in, buffet) in Vegas.
#5
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: IAH & PHL
Programs: United Premier Silver
Posts: 326
I am not sure about Harrah's properties rating odds or not.
I am staying at Bally's during the Super Bowl and was wondering how they rated table players as well. I've heard they're pretty tough.
#6
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
But, FWIW, 3 hour 15 minutes at $203/average + 4 hours at $165 average results is approximately 2000 base points. (I don't recall the RCs bonus points earned). This is also for baccarat (in AC), but I've experienced similar at dice; though I don't have those figures handy at the moment.
The 'key' is to have the longest session possible and to exceed a $100 average; well, at least, that has been my observation with regard to maximizing base (and reward) credits for table players.
Also, Total Rewards properties 'usually' DO NOT rate the odds portion of your bets.
#7
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: PHL, AVP, ABE
Programs: Marriott LTP, Wyndham Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, AA EXP, CET Diamond, MGM Gold
Posts: 295
At Harrah's, Caesar's, and Bally's in A.C., as well as the Flamingo in Vegas they will count your odds bets in craps . . . I'm a $10/$15 passline bettor with at least 3X odds, in addition to two come bets with the same odds. I always ask the pit what I rated after I color up, and it has consistently been in the $150-$200 range.
As for another data point, a few weekends ago in A.C. I played blackjack for 6 hours and Bally's and Caesar's at a $100 minumum table, and craps for around 3 hours at the same properties using the betting scheme I noted above. This was good for around 2200 base credits.
As for another data point, a few weekends ago in A.C. I played blackjack for 6 hours and Bally's and Caesar's at a $100 minumum table, and craps for around 3 hours at the same properties using the betting scheme I noted above. This was good for around 2200 base credits.
#8
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SZX/HKG/BWI
Programs: UA 1K 1.1MM, CX Diam 1.0MM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC, MGM Pearl
Posts: 2,637
This is quoted for truth. I am regretting deeply that I did not make the Diamond threshold before 12/31 and I came up hundreds short (talking less than 100). I have only had one week long trip since then to AC and I guess I can keep waiting for a pit boss, manager or somebody to magically appear back to me with a Diamond card instead of the Plat, haha, I can keep dreaming though.
#9
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 131
diamond status
At Harrah's, Caesar's, and Bally's in A.C., as well as the Flamingo in Vegas they will count your odds bets in craps . . . I'm a $10/$15 passline bettor with at least 3X odds, in addition to two come bets with the same odds. I always ask the pit what I rated after I color up, and it has consistently been in the $150-$200 range.
As for another data point, a few weekends ago in A.C. I played blackjack for 6 hours and Bally's and Caesar's at a $100 minumum table, and craps for around 3 hours at the same properties using the betting scheme I noted above. This was good for around 2200 base credits.
As for another data point, a few weekends ago in A.C. I played blackjack for 6 hours and Bally's and Caesar's at a $100 minumum table, and craps for around 3 hours at the same properties using the betting scheme I noted above. This was good for around 2200 base credits.
both of you gave some good info on how many base credits one can earn. i make trips to AC every so often, but i have very short durations of play so i never build many base credits. i may decide to try for DIAD soon, although i can't see myself sitting there for that long. we shall see.
what you guys are reporting looks like the upper end of my play, but when i'm playing well, i'll avg 150-200/hand on BJ. when it's going bad, i back it down to 25-50/hand. looks like i would need a full 8-9hr day of playing to get around 3000 base credits.