myVegas --- What's the catch?
Actually its a force of habit to get my daily spin, and go big or bust playing with it on a promotion.
Quote: NeutrinoI didn't read through all 4 pages so not sure if this has been commented already.
The slots are rigged!!
I was highly suspicious when at first my balance skyrocketed within the first 20 spins. So I grabbed another device to test.
exact...f***ing...same...spins...
not only same results, but same spins.
The funnier thing is the "pick as many cards as possible before you get jailed 3 times" on the 2nd game
it doesn't matter what you pick, your results are predetermined and it will occur in order that you pick em. You will end up with 700 chips at max bet and miss the super collect.
Once again, rigged. If you don't believe me grab 2 devices and test it yourself. Can we put these guys on the online casino blacklist?
Hi Neutrino,
When you first join MyVegas the game is pre-determined to cover all of the ways that you can get bonuses, features etc so that players understand how the game works in a relatively short period of time.
After the 'induction' session the game plays randomly, so some players will get lucky and others not so lucky.
Look out for 'Free Bet Blackjack' coming soon on MyVegas :-)
Does Free Bet Blackjack build LP in any way? LP generation is usually based on the bet amount, so a free bet wouldn't generate any gold chips.
I might still play it, just to stockpile red chips - which can be converted to gold chips easily enough playing slots.
Quote: Switch
Look out for 'Free Bet Blackjack' coming soon on MyVegas :-)
Are you serious Geoff?!?!?! That would be awesome!!!
Quote: TerribleTomSpoken like someone who knows...
Does Free Bet Blackjack build LP in any way? LP generation is usually based on the bet amount, so a free bet wouldn't generate any gold chips.
I might still play it, just to stockpile red chips - which can be converted to gold chips easily enough playing slots.
I would think "free bets" wouldnt get LP, but the regular bets definitely would.
Quote: GWAEThe only complaint that I have about the software is the lack of table games. I would be on there a lot more if they had games other than blackjack.
No doubt. And it's not like it would be difficult to code a roulette wheel or craps table. Some kind of Texas Hold 'Em or even video poker would be cool, too.
Quote: tringlomaneAre you serious Geoff?!?!?! That would be awesome!!!
Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the game on their platform as they do such an excellent job with their current graphics.
Quote: tringlomaneI would think "free bets" wouldn't get LP, but the regular bets definitely would.
@tring & Tom ... I'm not sure how the rewards will work for Free Bet but I'm sure that players will receive a similar reward for spending a similar amount of time on Free Bet as they would a slot game.
Quote: Switch
@tring & Tom ... I'm not sure how the rewards will work for Free Bet but I'm sure that players will receive a similar reward for spending a similar amount of time on Free Bet as they would a slot game.
I would probably lobby for the game to earn LPs and XPs in the same way blackjack bets are. Basically the base bet gets half of its value in XP as well as any doubles or splits. LPs varies among bet size and player level (they'll know the exact numbers). As long as bets that the player risks his or her own money get credited just like blackjack that would be fair, imo.
I am very excited for you! Looking very forward to its future release! I think they did an admirable job of the standard blackjack game in terms of design as well.
Quote: TerribleTomNo doubt. And it's not like it would be difficult to code a roulette wheel or craps table. Some kind of Texas Hold 'Em or even video poker would be cool, too.
I am under the impression that the main reason they don't have table games besides blackjack is, it's far too easy to hedge bets and build up XPs (and, in turn, LPs). For example, on craps, max out on Pass and Don't Pass (and possibly something on 12 as well to cover that possibility).
Then again, with roulette, pretty much every bet has the same HA, so what would be the problem?
It's not that hard to do roulette; in fact, the Caesar's Palace app has it (as well as VP).
Quote: ThatDonGuyI am under the impression that the main reason they don't have table games besides blackjack is, it's far too easy to hedge bets and build up XPs (and, in turn, LPs). For example, on craps, max out on Pass and Don't Pass (and possibly something on 12 as well to cover that possibility).
Why would that matter? In the end, the value of your chips is a function of the total expected action from those chips, which is a function of house edge. Whether the players play high-variance games or low-variance games is irrelevant to them (although it might matter to you)
I hadn't really paid this a lot of attention but since they added GoldStrike in Tunica to the places you can redeem rewards I'll be playing it a lot more.
Quote: Mikey75I just started playing and ran out of money fast. I guess I'll have to wait to get a bonus to continue playing. All I see is slot machines. Does blackjack unlock later on?
Can you click on "Table Games" in the Games tab? Blackjack should be appearing there.
Keep in mind that blackjack only rewards 1 XP per $2 bet; slots reward 1 XP per $1 bet.
Quote: Mikey75No it's not there. I am playing on the iphone app so it may not be available there.
No table games on mobile so far.
Quote: SwitchLook out for 'Free Bet Blackjack' coming soon on MyVegas :-)
Well, time to dig out my FB password and get back to grinding MyVegas points... =D
For my upcoming trip, I had to redeem for a regular ticket for BEATLES LOVE at MIRAGE and for that I am sitting in the last row. But it is not a big theatre so I am sure the seat will be good enough, and certainly worth the price !
Quote: UTHfanMan, that BlackJack game is a great way to lose chips. It variates spectacularly downward.
Not in my experience. I can't wait till the next double LP on level up day!
Quote: GWAEI have not played in about a month. I am saddened that we are no longer going to Vegas in August. We had it all planned with basically free food and free rooms but the cheapest airfare I can find is $439 and we would need 3 seats.
Did you try ORBITZ with +/- 3 days and airports +/- 80 miles.
And then do Southwest.com on the Calendar Fare option ?
disclaimer: Yeah, I booked the Mrs and I for late July and used 1 Frequent Flier and 1 paid for Ticket on United which was about $ 400 round-trip.
Quote: JohnnyQDid you try ORBITZ with +/- 3 days and airports +/- 80 miles.
And then do Southwest.com on the Calendar Fare option ?
disclaimer: Yeah, I booked the Mrs and I for late July and used 1 Frequent Flier and 1 paid for Ticket on United which was about $ 400 round-trip.
I did indeed. Now I haven't looked in about 2 weeks but with bags the cheapest that I could find was $1450 for 3 tickets. If we did that then our budget would be next to nothing while there and we decided it just wasnt worth it. Fortunately we are now going on a cruise in April so at least we have that to look forward to.
Originally our plan was to sign up for a credit card through southwest and get points to get at least 1 but probably 2 free tickets. However, we are currently looking at buying a house so we can't add new cards right now.
Quote: UTHfanMan, that BlackJack game is a great way to lose chips. It variates spectacularly downward.
I've won big and lost big playing BJ. Go figure
Of course, every player is paranoid, I'm sure.
Anyhow, does anyone know if it both makes sense for multiple family members (who are traveling together) to have their own MLIFE cards and is it permitted by the casino? Seems to me you get a much better bang for your "reward point" buck if you redeem for (2) single awards once in each name versus one person having to redeem perhaps double the points for say a buffet for 2. ie bellagio 70000 pts for one dinner x 2 ppl = 140000 points. 280000 pts req'd for single person to get buffet for two voucher. Or maybe this is too good to be true and the restaurant, theatre etc won't allow "singles" to sit together? If I am missing something critical here, I'd appreciate the feedback immensely.
Thanks all.
Quote: vegastravel8888Before I begin, my apologies if this has been covered already in a prev post.
Anyhow, does anyone know if it both makes sense for multiple family members (who are traveling together) to have their own MLIFE cards and is it permitted by the casino? Seems to me you get a much better bang for your "reward point" buck if you redeem for (2) single awards once in each name versus one person having to redeem perhaps double the points for say a buffet for 2. ie bellagio 70000 pts for one dinner x 2 ppl = 140000 points. 280000 pts req'd for single person to get buffet for two voucher. Or maybe this is too good to be true and the restaurant, theatre etc won't allow "singles" to sit together? If I am missing something critical here, I'd appreciate the feedback immensely.
Thanks all.
You can do single entries but the problem is that you can only redeem 3 awards per person. If you have 2 people then you will have 6. If you do single for both you will have 4 left or 1 can do entry for 2 and you would still have 5 left.
Quote: FinsRuleWish I could sell these 1.25 mil worth of gold that I have...
I feel very inadequate now with my 17,000 gold :-)
Quote: GWAEYou can do single entries but the problem is that you can only redeem 3 awards per person. If you have 2 people then you will have 6. If you do single for both you will have 4 left or 1 can do entry for 2 and you would still have 5 left.
GWAE:
thx for response. yes, makes sense, but collectively you would have used perhaps double the rewards points in doing so, right?
my understanding of this is that:
1) the 3 awards limitation is "reset" every 30 days anyway. most travellers would likely not be visiting vegas more than once a month
2) some (or maybe all?) rewards that you have claimed in the past were done so strictly on a ONE TIME basis, so being able to redeem single entries gives you more options ie. allow travellers to enjoy a certain reward more than once even within the 30 day window.
i guess what i also wanted to know more specifically was whether the casino would give you the run around if such a strategy was used given that far fewer pts are req'd to claim awards in this way.
lastly, does anyone know whether or not myvegas "freeloaders" are in some way blacklisted going forward? this is the whole point of this game, right? once MGM has your info and profile they know going forward if you are worth their time or not and may somehow make it more and more difficult for you to accumulate points in the future. i kinda figured that the boys in vegas are as sophisticated as they come. sure, maybe they give you a little taste once or twice (or even three times) just to get you down there, but I know for a fact they are not in the business of giving away all expenses paid vacations for the foreseeable future esp if it becomes obvious to them that you don't gamble.
cheers all.
Quote: SwitchI feel very inadequate now with my 17,000 gold :-)
Didn't you just get started?
I used to play a little each day, then I decided to stockpile red chips for the specials with bonuses for either more chips or gold points. The best are 2X gold points on level-up.
I'm at around 250k gold. I plan to try to get 3 nigts free at some property next year.
Believe me I am no Vegas "shark". I am only speaking of my experiences. I don't know what you play, but if you do play the table games, make conversation with the pit boss. Make sure they know you have been playing for certain period of time. Honestly I usually go with my father and he does this for me. Yes he has his own Mlife card. He will make conversation with the pit bosses. You would be surprised how much they will actually talk to you. After about 3 to 4 hours of play he will ask them to come see, he usually sits at 3rd base so they can talk 1 on 1. He will point to me and say that's my son. We want to continue to play, but would like to get something to eat. Is there anyway you can get us each a buffet. He has never been told no. They will go get 2 pieces of paper for free buffets and sign them and bring them back to him. If you leave the casino to go eat, they just lost 2 people. I know losing 2 people at a casino in Vegas playing at a $10 table is nothing to them, but neither is giving 2 free buffets to people that have been playing for 3 to 4 hours and continue to play. It will also make the customers come back the next day and play again. I have never used my points on my card. Just showing it for rooms and shows have always given me discounts. Saw Ka at the MGM. At first got a ticket for $105 row qq. Showed her my card and made small talk with her, moved to row k on the inside of the isle for $95. That trip I was by myself. So I guess having a card for each person would be better so they can apply multiple discounts on multiple cards, instead of 1 discount on 1 card. Example 2 show tickets 1 discount on 1 card the other discount on the other. I can not emphasize enough, they have never used my points. Just put my card number in for reason of discount. Now points do come into play for higher quality cards. Early check in, and so forth. MLIFE card is all you need. I would not worry about MYVegas, just your MLIFE card will save you enough money at check in, you won't worry about getting a free drink for playing slots on your IPhone. Again, just my experiences.
As I said I was speaking of my own experiences. But if you google the Sapphire card which is the lowest level card, the one I have, it will tell you that you get discounts at MGM shows. I could've got the first seat she gave me for cheaper than $105, but I told her I was willing to pay that. So instead of same seat cheaper price, she gave me better seat for same price. I asked her if she had seen the show and if she liked it. There wasn't any sweet talking. Never less, read the perks of the Sapphire card, discount on MGM shows is one of them.
Quote: NareedDidn't you just get started?
I used to play a little each day, then I decided to stockpile red chips for the specials with bonuses for either more chips or gold points. The best are 2X gold points on level-up.
I'm at around 250k gold. I plan to try to get 3 nigts free at some property next year.
Yes, I only started about 2 months ago and play sporadically. I will play more when Free Bet is available :-)
Quote: beachbumbabsReally? How cool is that?
Hi BBB !
Well depending on what you are referring to, it is CRAZY COOL or TOTALLY NOT COOL whatsoever.
Quote: JohnnyQHi BBB !
Well depending on what you are referring to, it is CRAZY COOL or TOTALLY NOT COOL whatsoever.
She's referring to being able to play "Free Bet Blackjack" on myVegas hopefully sometime next month. Which is more than "crazy cool", imo.
Quote: tringlomaneShe's referring to being able to play "Free Bet Blackjack" on myVegas hopefully sometime next month. Which is more than "crazy cool", imo.
That was my take on it. Switch was indicating, very subtly (I took it) that he's done a deal with the software providers to put Freebet on there, which should be a really nice revenue stream. Congrats, Geoff!
Quote: beachbumbabsThat was my take on it. Switch was indicating, very subtly (I took it) that he's done a deal with the software providers to put Freebet on there, which should be a really nice revenue stream. Congrats, Geoff!
OK, gotcha.
I think myVegas needs to do SOMETHING to stay interesting. Adding a game is good, adding prizes and other locations in the country is good ! But I would personally like to see new shows in Vegas added to the prize pool.
Quote: beachbumbabsThat was my take on it. Switch was indicating, very subtly (I took it) that he's done a deal with the software providers to put Freebet on there, which should be a really nice revenue stream. Congrats, Geoff!
Thanks BBB ... hopefully all will be completed by sometime in August.
Quote: JohnnyQI think myVegas needs to do SOMETHING to stay interesting.
For me the game isn't about being interesting, but about harvesting rewards.
I play slots becasue you can set auto-spin and let it run unattended. I just need to check in once in a while to play a bonus game. I do know BJ has a lower house edge, but that would be true only if one knows how ot play. I don't (not the right way), nor do I find it entertaining. Besides, you have to focus on playing it. If the whole thing cost money, perhaps I'd play BJ. Since it's free, I rather invest as little as possible of my time on it.
I'm glad for Switch that he's getting his game on the app, which will give him a great deal of exposure. But I'll still let the computer play slots by itself.
BTW Now you can also use up your gold points on free play, though it seems some of these offers require a stay at the casino.
2 tixs for Terry Fator
1 Tix for Love
1 Tix for Brad Garrets Comedy Club
1 Free pizza from Delights at MGM
2 Steak dinners
75 food credit at NYNY
Quote: NareedI play slots becasue you can set auto-spin and let it run unattended. I just need to check in once in a while to play a bonus game. I do know BJ has a lower house edge, but that would be true only if one knows how ot play. I don't (not the right way), nor do I find it entertaining.
Also, slots earn 1 XP per chip bet, while blackjack only earns 1/2 XP per chip (and there's a cap on each deal, although it doesn't apply when you split or double).
Quote: ThatDonGuyAlso, slots earn 1 XP per chip bet, while blackjack only earns 1/2 XP per chip (and there's a cap on each deal, although it doesn't apply when you split or double).
I didn't know that. is it still worth it for the lower HE? Assuming one can take playing numberless hand of BJ, that is.
Another tip, lately I only play when there's double bonus points on level-up, or when there's a "quest" giving out bonus points. After all the point is to gather bonus points.
That's on Facebook. I play the mobile game on ocassion, too. The chips used are independent, but the bonus points are joint. So they do add up to your account.
Quote: NareedI didn't know that. is it still worth it for the lower HE? Assuming one can take playing numberless hand of BJ, that is.
Another tip, lately I only play when there's double bonus points on level-up, or when there's a "quest" giving out bonus points. After all the point is to gather bonus points.
That's on Facebook. I play the mobile game on ocassion, too. The chips used are independent, but the bonus points are joint. So they do add up to your account.
Hell yeah its worth it, BJ is only 0.5% house edge versus over 10% for slots. I can level up 20 times in a day before hitting the LP cap from gameplay. And each time I level up is 1000 LP. For someone at a high level with a lot of chips, it's a much lower variance way to gain LPs quickly.
What's up with that.
Quote: UTHfanAny notice that Aria and Bellagio have taken down free rooms from the things you can get with LP?
What's up with that.
Bellagio you could never get a free room I think. But definitely sucks about Aria. I surely have enough points
