Complimentary Match to M-Life NOIR!
Sep 12, 2022, 11:39 pm
#241
Join Date: Sep 2017
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RE: Hosts
From time to time, even I, as a proud degenerate gambler, would rather my host not be aware that I'm there, even when in her casino. Most people find it surprising and often ask why I wouldn't want comps. It's because there's a gentlemen's agreement that whatever is granted is paid back by theo, and, sometimes, especially when there with friends/family/clients, it's just easier to have a good time and pay for it.
The moment I stick in my card in the machine, my host will ultimately make her way there to say hello. In other casinos, some other host will eventually make his/her way there to make introductions and ask if there's anything I need. When I'm doing the degenerate gambling thing, that's fine and I'm more than happy to engage in this song & dance. Other times, I'd rather dispense with all of this and just have a good time and enjoy the people I'm there with.
From time to time, even I, as a proud degenerate gambler, would rather my host not be aware that I'm there, even when in her casino. Most people find it surprising and often ask why I wouldn't want comps. It's because there's a gentlemen's agreement that whatever is granted is paid back by theo, and, sometimes, especially when there with friends/family/clients, it's just easier to have a good time and pay for it.
The moment I stick in my card in the machine, my host will ultimately make her way there to say hello. In other casinos, some other host will eventually make his/her way there to make introductions and ask if there's anything I need. When I'm doing the degenerate gambling thing, that's fine and I'm more than happy to engage in this song & dance. Other times, I'd rather dispense with all of this and just have a good time and enjoy the people I'm there with.
Sep 12, 2022, 11:45 pm
#242
Join Date: Sep 2017
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i dont get it. if you play at that level, how are you treated at MGM vegas? why would you be concerned about hyatt noir? ur host should pretty much handle everything. many high level MGM plats get treated like noirs within reason. i guess there are certain multipliers and published benefits, but if your play is high enough, you can negotiate w/ casino executives and insist on your preferences being met.
Sep 13, 2022, 6:25 am
#243
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Because of that history, I could ask her for, more or less, anything for a trip. But, as you've saliently observed, if I don't produce the agreed upon level of theo, she may not even take my phone call next year. And, that's ok--one of the things I like most about her is that you always know where you stand.
Sep 13, 2022, 8:03 am
#244
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,889
Regrading Noir and theo, I was gifted Noir four or five years ago by my uncles host. I didnt play and spend much back then, I believe just a Gold. Host gave me Noir hoping I gamble like my uncle. So, I know its possible to get Noir without having high levels of spend/gamble, at least back then.
Sep 13, 2022, 8:24 am
#245
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Regrading Noir and theo, I was gifted Noir four or five years ago by my uncles host. I didnt play and spend much back then, I believe just a Gold. Host gave me Noir hoping I gamble like my uncle. So, I know its possible to get Noir without having high levels of spend/gamble, at least back then.
Sep 13, 2022, 8:39 am
#246
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,889
I just emailed my concierge. Currently a Globalist with 50ish nights and 120k base points, and earned MGM Platinum. Will report back.
Sep 13, 2022, 8:46 am
#247
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
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The only combo I haven't hit yet is to throw away all 5 and get a royal on the redraw.
Sep 13, 2022, 8:50 am
#248
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Now, if js1993 ever returns from his crusade in Omni, we can congregate in Sin City and just have a blast!
Sep 13, 2022, 9:20 am
#249
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Sep 13, 2022, 10:13 am
#250
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,889
MGM Rewards Members receive 100 Gift Points for every $1 SLOT DOLLAR earned playing slots, video poker machines or Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) and earn Gift Points for Table Games play based on game type, average bet, and length of play at any MGM Rewards Destination nationwide all year long.
Per my win/loss to-date, I have about $30k of coin-in. And I have about 11k of HGS points. Is this right?
Sep 13, 2022, 10:55 am
#251
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
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Posts: 3,814
Depending on the games you play, sounds about right. Not really easy to earn a lot of HGS points.
Sep 13, 2022, 12:04 pm
#252
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
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FYI. Chairman Noir.
M Life's Double Secret Probation Level : VegasTripping.com
have a nice flight. hopefully u were upgraded to J. unless u already booked J/F. very happy to hear about your experience with your friends. please keep us posted if such treatment continues. and i totally agree. with that level of service, i wouldnt be concerned about comps. i would be very happy with spending huge money at MGM if life became very relaxing during my stay.
M Life's Double Secret Probation Level : VegasTripping.com
have a nice flight. hopefully u were upgraded to J. unless u already booked J/F. very happy to hear about your experience with your friends. please keep us posted if such treatment continues. and i totally agree. with that level of service, i wouldnt be concerned about comps. i would be very happy with spending huge money at MGM if life became very relaxing during my stay.
Sep 13, 2022, 12:07 pm
#253
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Okay, I retract what I said to Visconti. Let's get this DO going. The only problem is HGS weekend at Bellagio is Thanksgiving weekend, probably no good. But it's December 2-4 at Aria, and Bellagio could still be the base camp for pool cabana and so on. Interest level?
Sep 13, 2022, 1:34 pm
#254
Join Date: Sep 2017
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Regrading Noir and theo, I was “gifted” Noir four or five years ago by my uncle’s host. I didn’t play and spend much back then, I believe just a Gold. Host gave me Noir hoping I gamble like my uncle. So, I know it’s possible to get Noir without having high levels of spend/gamble, at least back then.
Last edited by GundamWing01; Sep 13, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Sep 13, 2022, 1:40 pm
#255
Join Date: Sep 2017
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Anyways I was wondering is there any hope for a 60 night Globalist who was not previously given Noir to get Noir? I have had Globalist status since 2018 when they first gave Noir away to Globalists and have my MGM and Hyatt linked.
Not a huge deal if it doesn’t happen, it’d be nice if it did for the VIP Treatment. I believe Cosmopolitan has some special lines and treatments for Marriott top elites, hoping either they or MGM do something directly for Globalists someday.
Not a huge deal if it doesn’t happen, it’d be nice if it did for the VIP Treatment. I believe Cosmopolitan has some special lines and treatments for Marriott top elites, hoping either they or MGM do something directly for Globalists someday.
Regrading Noir and theo, I was “gifted” Noir four or five years ago by my uncle’s host. I didn’t play and spend much back then, I believe just a Gold. Host gave me Noir hoping I gamble like my uncle. So, I know it’s possible to get Noir without having high levels of spend/gamble, at least back then.
EDIT: i feel stupid now. i just re-read ur post. what you meant was ur current hyatt status. not the concierge giving you hyatt noir selection criteria. haha. nvmd. my bad.
Last edited by GundamWing01; Sep 13, 2022 at 1:47 pm