MGMRewards Comps - how smart are they?
May 23, 2022, 5:09 am
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MGMRewards Comps - how smart are they?
So I have been to Vegas a handfull of times (from the UK).
Last visit was myself, my partner and some friends.
I won a good bit of money from MGM properties, my partner and friends did alright as well.
I've had an MLife account way longer than they have.
They're "offers" are better. Like double better for number of comp nights and freeplay and credit.
Looking at booking another trip later this year.. Does MLife think the chances of me going back regardless of offers are high and hence the offers are crappy? Does the new accounts from my friends get better offers because they are new members or didnt win as much?
Truly intrigued.
(if this post sounds very passive aggreesive, it's honestly not.)
Last visit was myself, my partner and some friends.
I won a good bit of money from MGM properties, my partner and friends did alright as well.
I've had an MLife account way longer than they have.
They're "offers" are better. Like double better for number of comp nights and freeplay and credit.
Looking at booking another trip later this year.. Does MLife think the chances of me going back regardless of offers are high and hence the offers are crappy? Does the new accounts from my friends get better offers because they are new members or didnt win as much?
Truly intrigued.
(if this post sounds very passive aggreesive, it's honestly not.)
May 23, 2022, 11:40 am
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Lots of "unknowns": did you play slots vs table games for them or VISA VERSA? Video Poker generally requires more play than regular slots.
I've seen slots at Bellagio which require $10 to earn 1 point (for most slots its $5).r
I don't think winning or losing is factored into your offers.
I've seen slots at Bellagio which require $10 to earn 1 point (for most slots its $5).r
I don't think winning or losing is factored into your offers.
May 23, 2022, 3:25 pm
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Lots of "unknowns": did you play slots vs table games for them or VISA VERSA? Video Poker generally requires more play than regular slots.
I've seen slots at Bellagio which require $10 to earn 1 point (for most slots its $5).r
I don't think winning or losing is factored into your offers.
I've seen slots at Bellagio which require $10 to earn 1 point (for most slots its $5).r
I don't think winning or losing is factored into your offers.
May 28, 2022, 9:31 pm
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This information may be dated though.
Jun 3, 2022, 8:45 am
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Not sure if they've changed things up, but in the past the best way to maximize potential offers were as follows: 1) gamble only for one day; 2) lots of coin in; 3) big bets at a furious pace on a non-VP slot for a short duration; and, 4) cash out and stop gambling for the remainder of the trip. For someone new to Vegas, I suspect this would work if replicated at CETs, MGMs and Wynn.
Regardless, the type of behavior to avoid is small bets here and there daily (don't use the casino card when doing this to pass the time or for free drinks).
Regardless, the type of behavior to avoid is small bets here and there daily (don't use the casino card when doing this to pass the time or for free drinks).