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June 10th, 2016 at 8:35:05 PM permalink
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But only in AC....



Yes because too many people in AC did DIAD and then could eat for free for 18 months
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July 15th, 2017 at 7:14:22 PM permalink
I received an offer for two years of Founders Club membership for $590.($295 a year) prepaid.
I'm thinking of doing it. Is the Diamond status for two years?
I figure the shows and the lounges are a good deal at $25 a month.
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July 15th, 2017 at 8:04:52 PM permalink
Quote: billryan

I received an offer for two years of Founders Club membership for $590.($295 a year) prepaid.
I'm thinking of doing it. Is the Diamond status for two years?
I figure the shows and the lounges are a good deal at $25 a month.


I'd value the Vegas lounges at more than $25/month.
that's free dinner everyday, plus $1 tip per drink
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July 15th, 2017 at 9:07:57 PM permalink
That would be the cost at $295 a year. Subtract the $100 yearly dinner, and the 12 free shows a year and the rest are literally free. I recently broke down and had my dog certified as a Emotional Support Dog so I can bring him with me to Laughlin. He was too heavy to bring previously as they limit non service dogs to 50 pounds.
I most certainly will not be eating in the lounges every day but once or twice a month adds up.
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I'm shocked anyone finds the diamond lounges any value, most of the time the food in there is junk and you can make diamond so easily that the tier just has such little value
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July 16th, 2017 at 2:51:37 AM permalink
Quote: Wizardofnothing

I'm shocked anyone finds the diamond lounges any value, most of the time the food in there is junk and you can make diamond so easily that the tier just has such little value



There's a lot of value in Diamond. You just operate on a different level.

I'm quite happy with the offers I get.

$100 dinner.
Rooms about 10 nights/month.
Multipliers on play.
Use of the pool, spa, jacuzzis, whether I'm staying there or not.
Special invites to gift parties and events.
Lots of trinkets, like electronics, luggage, jewelry, cruises, etc.
Use of the diamond lounge.
Jump most any line, use VIP services.
Shows, NASCAR and concert tickets.
Some properties pay airfare and transport.

I'm not sure it's worth 7star (never had it), but Diamond has paid for itself every year I've gotten it. About 15 now, though not consecutive. Highly recommend, even as offer value is down a bit last couple of years.
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July 16th, 2017 at 4:51:06 AM permalink
Quote: Wizardofnothing

I'm shocked anyone finds the diamond lounges any value, most of the time the food in there is junk and you can make diamond so easily that the tier just has such little value

No doubt that the quality of the food fluctuates from day to day and lounge to lounge.

I enjoy getting off the casino floor and sitting back and relaxing in the Diamond Lounge. It's a nice perk.
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July 16th, 2017 at 5:27:56 AM permalink
Quote: Wizardofnothing

I'm shocked anyone finds the diamond lounges any value, most of the time the food in there is junk and you can make diamond so easily that the tier just has such little value


I didn't get to go to any lounges in Vegas, but I frequent the one at Harrah's Philly, and they put out a full spread of food there. More than enough for a full meal.
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July 16th, 2017 at 5:37:09 AM permalink
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Rooms about 10 nights/month.

Use of the pool, spa, jacuzzis, whether I'm staying there or not.

Diamond now gives 5 nights/week free. Used to be four nights/week.

If your play is high enough, weekends will also be free.

Doesn't matter what your "offers" are. If you use the Harrahs website, you can see if you have free rooms.

If your play level drops, fewer & fewer rooms will be shown as "free" (might need to stay at Rio or Harrahs).
At very low play levels, the "offers" may be better than the website prices (but at higher play levels, it's the opposite).

Some low-level machine APs use Harrahs Diamond in Vegas for the 5 nights/week.

P.S. I don't know if "mailer offer" rooms are billed to your account at lower rates than rooms booked on the website without the offer codes.
...neither one is a discretionary comp (which some casinos bill at a higher rate).

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I think Caesar's charges Diamonds for the spa.
Bally's is my favorite spa. Flamingo has showers with two shower heads that can be set at different temperatures (at least on the men's side).
I like Paris as a hotel better than Bally's/Flamingo/Harrahs/Rio, but the spa is not as nice.

Most of the spas have free juices & sodas, fruit (and are open longer hours than Diamond Lounges).
Paris doesn't, but they will get you juices on request.

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Food quality in Vegas varies between the lounges, and the hours are slightly different.
Locals/staff can tell you how the menu changes each day of the week (or for special holidays).

Seven Stars Lounge in Caesars used to have nice entrees, but cost rose from $2 million to $3 million/year. Finally they cut back to really trivial snacks in the past 1-3 years (not sure exactly when) - at least they are still open 24 hrs. I like the fresh watermelon juice (not available on main gaming floor).
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July 16th, 2017 at 6:24:22 AM permalink
Quote: billryan

I received an offer for two years of Founders Club membership for $590.($295 a year) prepaid.
I'm thinking of doing it. Is the Diamond status for two years?
I figure the shows and the lounges are a good deal at $25 a month.



I was going to do this in Jan but founders got rid if the diamond benefit. I was interested in the no resort fees and 100 dinner. Thst alone would have paid for it. A few months later they brought back diamond but it was after my trip so I missed 6 days of resort fees.
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July 16th, 2017 at 6:41:21 AM permalink
May have been said somewhere but CZR is now offering free upgrades to Diamond with high level cards from MGM, Cosmo and others.

https://www.caesars.com/total-rewards/diamond-tier-upgrade
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July 16th, 2017 at 7:16:40 AM permalink
Quote: Boz

May have been said somewhere but CZR is now offering free upgrades to Diamond with high level cards from MGM, Cosmo and others.

https://www.caesars.com/total-rewards/diamond-tier-upgrade



This upgrade expires fairly quickly if they mean what they say:

Present your valid, eligible loyalty card from select competitors to any Total Rewards Center between June 1, 2017 and September 30, 2017, and we will upgrade you to Diamond status through January 31, 2018.
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July 16th, 2017 at 7:18:31 AM permalink
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Diamond now gives 5 nights/week free. Used to be four nights/week.

Caution: I think free night offers are based on your play, and NOT whether you have achieved Diamond status.
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July 16th, 2017 at 8:05:40 AM permalink
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I didn't get to go to any lounges in Vegas, but I frequent the one at Harrah's Philly, and they put out a full spread of food there. More than enough for a full meal.



That is the only one that does that. Usually a decent meal, too. Not sure why they do it there.
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July 16th, 2017 at 4:50:26 PM permalink
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There's a lot of value in Diamond. You just operate on a different level.

I'm quite happy with the offers I get.

$100 dinner.
Rooms about 10 nights/month.
Multipliers on play.
Use of the pool, spa, jacuzzis, whether I'm staying there or not.
Special invites to gift parties and events.
Lots of trinkets, like electronics, luggage, jewelry, cruises, etc.
Use of the diamond lounge.
Jump most any line, use VIP services.
Shows, NASCAR and concert tickets.
Some properties pay airfare and transport.

I'm not sure it's worth 7star (never had it), but Diamond has paid for itself every year I've gotten it. About 15 now, though not consecutive. Highly recommend, even as offer value is down a bit last couple of years.




Most of those things are based on play aren't they? I could be wrong, guess I just realize that diamond for even smaller plays seems so easy to achieve - isn't it lime 60k coin in on slots over a year At twice a month that's 3k coin in- I would assume anyone that wants to use diamond plays close to that much. . Basically a 300 cash bankroll players twice a month gets it
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July 16th, 2017 at 7:51:45 PM permalink
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Most of those things are based on play aren't they? I could be wrong, guess I just realize that diamond for even smaller plays seems so easy to achieve - isn't it lime 60k coin in on slots over a year At twice a month that's 3k coin in- I would assume anyone that wants to use diamond plays close to that much. . Basically a 300 cash bankroll players twice a month gets it


for Diamond, you can do $50k coin-in if you do it in 1 day or two $25k days because of the tier bonus points.

you need 8days of $10k coin-in because the bonus points are smaller at that coin-in level.
and 24days at $5k coin-in.
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July 16th, 2017 at 7:59:03 PM permalink
There has also always been some kindof TR bonus at the beginning of the year (at least for the past several years), so depending on how that is structured, you can pick up some bonus Tier Credits.
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July 16th, 2017 at 8:31:47 PM permalink
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Caution: I think free night offers are based on your play, and NOT whether you have achieved Diamond status.

The free nights (or lowered prices) are based on play - usually revised once a month. However, you need host approval to get more than 5 consecutive nights (used to be four).

Harrahs bases offers on the amount at each casino where you play.

For example, if you play heavy in another state, you may initially get almost all rooms free in Vegas...
But if you stay a few times in Vegas with little action, the free rooms in Vegas will disappear, but the free/discount rooms at the casinos where you play heavy will still be offered.

Also, since Harrahs allows reservations 1 year in advance, if you play very heavy for a month, then two months later you might want to book Thanksgiving, New Years, and other busy holidays while your offers are high. There didn't used to be a limit, but I think the website now limits you to three open reservations in each area.

Even if your play drops, the already booked reservations stay at the free/lower rates.

In my experience, each time I let my status drop & requalify for Diamond, almost all rooms start out free. But if my play drops, the free rooms decrease & become reduced rates. If play rises, even weekend & busy holiday rooms are free.
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July 16th, 2017 at 8:43:56 PM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

for Diamond, you can do $50k coin-in if you do it in 1 day or two $25k days because of the tier bonus points.

you need 8days of $10k coin-in because the bonus points are smaller at that coin-in level.
and 24days at $5k coin-in.

These coin-in requirements are for Video Poker. For slots, you only need 50%.

Diamond - 15,000 Tier points (used to be 12,000 or 10,000).
If you get 5,000 Tier points in a gaming day (varies by property, might be 6 am - 6 am), a 10,000 point bonus will show up in 1 day or so (No special visit to players club required). 50,000 coin-in on Video Poker, or 25,000 coin-in on Slots will achieve DIAD.

If you are paying for a room, restaurants, or shopping, those will add Tier points, but I'm unsure if they register same day...and not sure if they combine with play-earned-points for bonuses. Ask a players club.

https://totalrewards.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/233/related/1
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July 17th, 2017 at 12:30:06 AM permalink
$50,000 coin in vp or $25,000 in slots will almost certainly cost me much more than $295.
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July 17th, 2017 at 6:08:20 AM permalink
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$50,000 coin in vp or $25,000 in slots will almost certainly cost me much more than $295.


that's why they call it gambling.

I actually made a few $ in vp for my very 1st DiaD.
then a week later, they gave me $200 in free slot play as the comp for doing the $50k coin-in.
plus subsequent months of small weekly small freeslot plays, and monthly trinket gifts that I took the $25-$40 free slot play equivalent
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July 17th, 2017 at 7:46:53 AM permalink
The casinos actually call it gaming. I'm trying to follow their example by gaming the system. I want max benefits at minimum cost.
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July 17th, 2017 at 7:50:36 AM permalink
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The casinos actually call it gaming. I'm trying to follow their example by gaming the system. I want max benefits at minimum cost.


Unless you want the Diamond Lounges, convert a lot of RC to Free Play, or stay at CET properties a good bit, I don't think Diamond carries too much EV over your Platinum card.

I'd think living in Vegas the biggest perk would be Free Parking, which you already get with platinum.
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July 17th, 2017 at 9:39:24 AM permalink
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Unless you want the Diamond Lounges, convert a lot of RC to Free Play, or stay at CET properties a good bit, I don't think Diamond carries too much EV over your Platinum card.

I'd think living in Vegas the biggest perk would be Free Parking, which you already get with platinum.



3 perks that would have saved us a ton and I wish I had diamond. No resort fees. I have stayed 12 days this year and have 5 more planned. Free show tickets, could have seem 2 shows this year. $100 dinner credit. That is about 700 in savings for this year alone and it would be the same next year. Wish I had the bankroll to do diad
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July 17th, 2017 at 10:56:49 AM permalink
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Unless you want the Diamond Lounges, convert a lot of RC to Free Play, or stay at CET properties a good bit, I don't think Diamond carries too much EV over your Platinum card.

I'd think living in Vegas the biggest perk would be Free Parking, which you already get with platinum.



Diamond gives Free valet parking, two free shows a month, and a $100 dinner. Every who lives in Vegas gets free parking. Platinum only gets you on a shorter line for eating. If it has any other benefits, I haven't noticed them. I'm thinking Diamond will get me top tier at a few other casinos, as well.
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July 17th, 2017 at 11:20:32 AM permalink
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Diamond gives Free valet parking, two free shows a month, and a $100 dinner. Every who lives in Vegas gets free parking. Platinum only gets you on a shorter line for eating. If it has any other benefits, I haven't noticed them. I'm thinking Diamond will get me top tier at a few other casinos, as well.


I forgot it said parking was free with a NV license. That's not the case in A.C. (and they charge like $30/day there). I do think Valet is free for platinum members though.

You're correct that there more EV in the card with the dinner, show tickets, and tier matching promotions. My point was that, for me at least, 90% of the value is in the parking and no resort fees. If I couldn't take advantage of those two perks, I don't think it would be worth the outright cost of purchasing the card.

If I lived in Vegas, I think I'd earn diamond outright. With all the promotions there, like the Quest For Rewards (kicking myself for not earning more badges while I was in vegas), I think you could do it for less than $400 when factoring in all the free play you'd get from earning 15k TC.
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July 17th, 2017 at 12:11:42 PM permalink
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I think you could do it for less than $400 when factoring in all the free play you'd get from earning 15k TC.



If you can factor in future free play it can be worth +$4,000 or more. The last few years my wife and i have got over $4000 in free play each year.
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July 17th, 2017 at 12:29:57 PM permalink
With the Diamond Dinner(s) and Free Play alone, according to my calculations this is a +EV play to get Diamond... Let alone all the other perks.
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July 17th, 2017 at 12:34:15 PM permalink
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With the Diamond Dinner(s) and Free Play alone, according to my calculations this is a +EV play to get Diamond... Let alone all the other perks.


Founder's Club or Quest For Rewards promotion?
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July 17th, 2017 at 12:45:58 PM permalink
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Founder's Club or Quest For Rewards promotion?

Nope, just Diamond In a Day. Either 5k one day, or 2500 in two days.

Though I suppose I should just mention it to mention it again... as JohnnyQ said, CET always does promotions either beginning or mid year that allow you to STACK your tier credits (such as: whatever TC you earn in the next 2 months we'll give you 20% extra up to 20k tier credits). I was NOT requiring this in my initial calculations though that DIAD is +EV pretty much off the top.
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July 17th, 2017 at 1:07:15 PM permalink
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Nope, just Diamond In a Day. Either 5k one day, or 2500 in two days.

Though I suppose I should just mention it to mention it again... as JohnnyQ said, CET always does promotions either beginning or mid year that allow you to STACK your tier credits (such as: whatever TC you earn in the next 2 months we'll give you 20% extra up to 20k tier credits). I was NOT requiring this in my initial calculations though that DIAD is +EV pretty much off the top.


Gotcha, so point multiplier days and quest for rewards is just icing on the cake.

I'm not sure if you can stack quest for rewards with DIAD or other point multipliers, but Quest For Rewards seems like a decent promotion. Earning 25 TC on machines and 25 TC on tables at each Vegas CET property would net you 3,600 bonus TC.
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July 17th, 2017 at 1:36:44 PM permalink
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Gotcha, so point multiplier days and quest for rewards is just icing on the cake.

I'm not sure if you can stack quest for rewards with DIAD or other point multipliers, but Quest For Rewards seems like a decent promotion. Earning 25 TC on machines and 25 TC on tables at each Vegas CET property would net you 3,600 bonus TC.

Surprisingly enough, I've found that every time CET has run any kind of multiple promotions at a time, they DO all stack up. Good on them to honor all of their current promotions. I thought they wouldn't do that as well, but I think I've done 3 separate promotions at a time and had all the TC bonuses stack up... But yes, these are all icing on the cake =).
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July 17th, 2017 at 2:34:09 PM permalink
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This upgrade expires fairly quickly if they mean what they say:

Present your valid, eligible loyalty card from select competitors to any Total Rewards Center between June 1, 2017 and September 30, 2017, and we will upgrade you to Diamond status through January 31, 2018.

I have gold players card from falls views casino in Niagara Canada,. Can anyone verify whether I can change it too. I can go to Windsor Caesar. Thanks.
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July 17th, 2017 at 2:39:36 PM permalink
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Quote: JohnnyQ

This upgrade expires fairly quickly if they mean what they say:

Present your valid, eligible loyalty card from select competitors to any Total Rewards Center between June 1, 2017 and September 30, 2017, and we will upgrade you to Diamond status through January 31, 2018.

I have gold players card from falls views casino in Niagara Canada,. Can anyone verify whether I can change it too. I can go to Windsor Caesar. Thanks.


Here's a list of accepted cards:
https://www.caesars.com/total-rewards/diamond-tier-upgrade
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July 17th, 2017 at 2:49:20 PM permalink
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July 17th, 2017 at 2:51:10 PM permalink
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Gotcha, so point multiplier days and quest for rewards is just icing on the cake.

Does CET do point multiplier days ? I have seen situations where you can have a multiplier to earn points for comps BUT those do NOT apply to the credits that increase your Tier status. So, just be aware of that in case you thought that would get you to Diamond.

For CET, over the past couple of years I think they have had 50 % bonuses on tier credits for a few months, AND the daily bonuses were multiplied to.
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July 17th, 2017 at 2:59:18 PM permalink
Quote: JohnnyQ

Does CET do point multiplier days ? I have seen situations where you can have a multiplier to earn points for comps BUT those do NOT apply to the credits that increase your Tier status. So, just be aware of that in case you thought that would get you to Diamond.

For CET, over the past couple of years I think they have had 50 % bonuses on tier credits for a few months, AND the daily bonuses were multiplied to.


I haven't seen any multipliers for Tier Credits, but I do see bonuses in the mailers I get (i.e. earn X at Y on certain days and get Z bonus TC).

There's multipliers all the time for RC though. And since those can be converted directly to free play, it would be silly to do a DIAD play without a multiplier.
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July 17th, 2017 at 3:23:38 PM permalink
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Unless you want the Diamond Lounges, convert a lot of RC to Free Play, or stay at CET properties a good bit, I don't think Diamond carries too much EV over your Platinum card.

I'd think living in Vegas the biggest perk would be Free Parking, which you already get with platinum.

Free Internet with Diamond (2 devices) when you stay in hotel (outside Vegas, where there aren't resort fees).

As a Platinum, you are charged $11-18/day (depends on property) for internet. I think this benefit was added early 2016. Before that, when I was Platinum on comped visits, I'd use pts for Internet (or skip the WiFi for a day or two). They bill a second internet fee for the 3rd device (even if you are Diamond), so watch out if you have a guest (or kids).

Stay in Flamingo for New Years, facing the Caesars Palace fireworks. I heard if you watch from the Caesars rooftop, it gets smoky.

For locals, free spa visits (even when not staying in hotel). I love soaking in the jacuzzis (with free juices & fruit)...and using the cold plunges. Hang out in the spa lounge, read some magazines, watch TV. Work out in the gym (I prefer 24 Hour Fitness over the casino gyms. There's one about 1 mile west of the Orleans).

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3 perks that would have saved us a ton and I wish I had diamond. No resort fees. I have stayed 12 days this year and have 5 more planned. Free show tickets, could have seem 2 shows this year. $100 dinner credit. That is about 700 in savings for this year alone and it would be the same next year. Wish I had the bankroll to do diad

If you start a visit at the end of a month, you can get 4 show tickets (2 for each month) in 2 days.
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If you already get comped boatloads of food (or have access to MGM/Venetian/Cosmo high roller lounges), then Diamond lounge food has little benefit.
But if you are a low budget person, each meal could save you $10-20 on the strip (Assuming you don't go off the strip for cheap food). Even the McDonalds and Subway on the strip have jacked-up prices.

And if you live in Vegas, you may have seen all the shows already...
IMO, the only shows worth seeing are the Cirque-quality shows (Harrah's Penn & Teller is good though). In most of the other shows, dancers look bored...
The Rio free show (4-6 times/day) was good, but people here have said it's been closed for years now.
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July 17th, 2017 at 3:41:40 PM permalink
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Stay in Flamingo for New Years, facing the Caesars Palace fireworks. I heard if you watch from the Caesars rooftop, it gets smoky.


I was able to time Caesar's 4th of July Fireworks with the apex of the high roller.

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July 17th, 2017 at 3:43:46 PM permalink
Quote: gamerfreak

I was able to time Caesar's 4th of July Fireworks with the apex of the high roller.

Great idea!

Didn't think of that... Cool use for the Diamond free high roller coupons (which I never use).
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July 17th, 2017 at 3:48:31 PM permalink
Quote: mamat

Great idea!

Didn't think of that... Cool use for the Diamond free high roller coupons (which I never use).


Where do you get those coups? Just ask?

I used my free high roller tickets from signing up for the TR Visa, didn't know you got them with Diamond.
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July 17th, 2017 at 4:27:40 PM permalink
Everyone seems to be missing the point. I don't want to do Diamond in A Day or in two days by playing $50,000 or more on their terrible video games.
I want a Diamond card to get free valet parking, free shows and an occasional meal and a quiet place to meet someone on the strip. I don't want to gamble on the strip. I want to see shows and drink for free.
If I have an out of state client that's staying on the strip, I want to be able to take him to the lounge for drinks, a snack and some networking.
$25 a month is a small price to pay. Are guest strictly limited to one or can you bring 2?
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July 17th, 2017 at 4:46:20 PM permalink
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Everyone seems to be missing the point. I don't want to do Diamond in A Day or in two days by playing $50,000 or more on their terrible video games.
I want a Diamond card to get free valet parking, free shows and an occasional meal and a quiet place to meet someone on the strip. I don't want to gamble on the strip. I want to see shows and drink for free.
If I have an out of state client that's staying on the strip, I want to be able to take him to the lounge for drinks, a snack and some networking.
$25 a month is a small price to pay. Are guest strictly limited to one or can you bring 2?


And I think you're missing our point =P

Like I said, you can already valet park for free with platinum. If the Diamond lounges are worth the $400/yr then you should go for it. What I was saying was that most of the value for me comes from the no resort fees, but that might not be the case for everyone. When we're talking non-cash comps, the value becomes much more subjective.

I'm pretty sure you can only bring 1 guest to the lounge. You might be able to use comp points for additional, I think it varies from property or region.
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July 17th, 2017 at 5:05:56 PM permalink
Valet is Diamond and above. It's $300 a year for the lounges and 12 shows and a $100 dinner.
Not to mention the other discounts the card offers.
I have no desire to gamble at any CET property I ever go to, with the exception of Laughlin. There, drink service can be iffy, but diamond players can just flash their card and bartenders give them a drink while walking past the bar.
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July 17th, 2017 at 5:08:29 PM permalink
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Valet is Diamond and above.



"Valet is complimentary for Total Rewards members at the Platinum, Diamond and Seven Stars levels."

https://totalrewards.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2338/kw/2338
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July 17th, 2017 at 5:15:37 PM permalink
Yes, in theory. In reality, every time I go to Harrahs of Caesars, the sign is up that says "Valet full, Diamond and Seven Stars only."
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July 17th, 2017 at 10:03:33 PM permalink
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Yes, in theory. In reality, every time I go to Harrahs of Caesars, the sign is up that says "Valet full, Diamond and Seven Stars only."



We had no problem at Flamingo in April.
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July 17th, 2017 at 11:28:54 PM permalink
If I am going to Caesars or Harrah's, and don't want to self park, do you really think Flamingo is a good alternative?
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July 17th, 2017 at 11:57:46 PM permalink
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Does CET do point multiplier days ? I have seen situations where you can have a multiplier to earn points for comps BUT those do NOT apply to the credits that increase your Tier status. So, just be aware of that in case you thought that would get you to Diamond.

For CET, over the past couple of years I think they have had 50 % bonuses on tier credits for a few months, AND the daily bonuses were multiplied to.



They definitely have bonus multipliers at individual properties, besides whatever corporate offers. Several times a week, there's something available. My impression is that those local promos go to both RC
and TC balances, but I could be wrong.
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July 18th, 2017 at 12:03:01 AM permalink
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If I am going to Caesars or Harrah's, and don't want to self park, do you really think Flamingo is a good alternative?



Flamingo is only 1 long block, same side of LVB as Harrah's, so it's pretty easy. Caesars is a bit further, but technically "across the street", sort of. I would (and have) walked the first, would avoid doing the second, personally speaking.
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