myVegas --- What's the catch?
August 1st, 2014 at 9:24:20 AM
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I am leaving LV this evening to go back home. But myVegas has sure made the trip a lot more affordable !
I highly recommend the BEATLES LOVE show at Mirage, and thanks to myVegas for letting me see it twice over the past couple of trips.
I highly recommend the BEATLES LOVE show at Mirage, and thanks to myVegas for letting me see it twice over the past couple of trips.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
August 1st, 2014 at 9:54:34 AM
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I also used one of my rewards to see LOVE at the Mirage. Definitely worth it. One of the best values for the LP cost on MyVegas.
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
August 1st, 2014 at 10:02:55 AM
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yeah, the 25% off option is what, the same thing as being a card holder?
I guess Mandalay Bay is an option.
I guess Mandalay Bay is an option.
August 1st, 2014 at 5:37:39 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQI am leaving LV this evening to go back home.
Argghhh....
Killing time, so decided to check flight status at the McDonald's, JUST IN CASE and I don't know why I decided to do that, and the stupid United flight is delayed a couple of hours. It was not a good redeye flight to start with since I used what was available on Frequent Flier miles.
I pretty much exhausted my bankroll, so I wasn't interested in burning through anymore, UNLESS this can be considered a sign from fate/whatever to try and hit the deuces a Palms one more time !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
August 1st, 2014 at 6:42:34 PM
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Also what's up with needing to check in to use freeplay? Freeplay was the best points to cash conversion.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
August 1st, 2014 at 11:12:03 PM
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Quote: djatcAlso what's up with needing to check in to use freeplay? Freeplay was the best points to cash conversion.
Made it to the United Lounge, waiting for the flight.
Was the Freeplay ever "free and clear" or did it always require a stay at the hotel as well, which obviously dilutes the value of this type of redemption ?
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
August 2nd, 2014 at 7:11:08 AM
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My wife redeemed some free play and the desk indeed asked for a hotel room number. I agree that why fret over 50 freeplay. Instead you have to stay for THREE nights for that one.
-B
-B
August 2nd, 2014 at 11:34:38 AM
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Quote: ams288I also used one of my rewards to see LOVE at the Mirage. Definitely worth it. One of the best values for the LP cost on MyVegas.
Absolutely agree with this one - even if I did have to get up at 7 AM to get mine (that's when they "reset" the rewards - that's 7 AM Pacific time, mind you), only for the demand to come down for some reason a month later (there were still some available at noon - the only one now that seems to sell out right away is the $50 credit with no restrictions at Monte Carlo, although now that the "2 free tickets to LOVE" options don't seem to be there any more, the single (non-nosebleed seat) tickets look like they're starting to sell out fast again).
August 2nd, 2014 at 4:47:30 PM
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Quote: toastcmuMy wife redeemed some free play and the desk indeed asked for a hotel room number. I agree that why fret over 50 freeplay. Instead you have to stay for THREE nights for that one.
-B
Do they check the room number, or do they just ask for one? I've actually given out a random room out to a comp once and they didn't check. I was actually staying at this hotel, but I forgot my room number and the one I gave I thought it was real because they just made me sign a receipt.
Karma will catch up to me and I'll probably burn in hell lol.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
August 3rd, 2014 at 9:42:17 AM
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Quote: djatcDo they check the room number, or do they just ask for one? I've actually given out a random room out to a comp once and they didn't check. I was actually staying at this hotel, but I forgot my room number and the one I gave I thought it was real because they just made me sign a receipt.
Karma will catch up to me and I'll probably burn in hell lol.
Lol. They actually looked up the room in the computer and checked the names. This was Aria, so you may get different results At Excalibur.
-B
August 6th, 2014 at 4:48:05 PM
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Double LPs on level-ups "for a limited time" (I didn't see any countdown timer, so I don't know how long this will last)
Since it's level-up based and not XP-based, you can play blackjack (it's still 2 chips bet to gain 1 XP, and a 40K XP per deal limit (not including splits and doubles))
Since it's level-up based and not XP-based, you can play blackjack (it's still 2 chips bet to gain 1 XP, and a 40K XP per deal limit (not including splits and doubles))
August 6th, 2014 at 5:26:03 PM
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It ends tomorrow at 7 AM EST
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 2nd, 2014 at 2:39:37 PM
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Hey hey Check it out, Welcome Red Rock, GVR, and Palace Station to the REWARD mix !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 2nd, 2014 at 3:18:31 PM
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I am glad I redeemed my points for 3 free buffets for 2 for my trip in 2 weeks. They have started removing almost all of these or have tied them to a minimum night stay at the hotel to use them
I got a plan, we take all your picks we reverse them like one of those twilight zone episodes where everything is the opposite. You say "black" we go white.
September 2nd, 2014 at 3:22:20 PM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkI am glad I redeemed my points for 3 free buffets for 2 for my trip in 2 weeks. They have started removing almost all of these or have tied them to a minimum night stay at the hotel to use them
yeah I basically stopped playing the game because of it. It seems like you either have to be staying in the hotel or get a bogo. Not worth the time, IMO.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
September 2nd, 2014 at 3:34:59 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQHey hey Check it out, Welcome Red Rock, GVR, and Palace Station to the REWARD mix !
Very weird, but definitely a good thing. I'm hoping for freeplay offers without hotel stays, since I find that to be the best way to churn loyalty points into cash.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
September 2nd, 2014 at 6:40:05 PM
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkThey have started removing almost all of these (BUFFETS) or have tied them to a minimum night stay at the hotel to use them
Oh crap, I hadn't seen that. At least right now they still have show tickets. I am just showing one of my friends how to play this game, but he may have missed the boat on the best offers.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 26th, 2014 at 1:42:10 PM
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The "myVegas Blackjack" App is now available for Android devices! This app has Geoff's game on it! Unfortunately I have yet to be able to play it yet because you have to unlock it at level 12...and level 12 is pretty annoying to get to from what I hear. I'm only on level 9, and levels are getting bigger fast. :( You also barely earn any LPs playing it.
Graphics for the games I have unlocked look very nice though!
Graphics for the games I have unlocked look very nice though!
September 26th, 2014 at 1:51:06 PM
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I played the BJ app on an old android phone of mine for a little bit... Definitely tedious so far...
On the other hand, I've been on a HUGE roll on the regular mobile app. I made 30,000+ LPs yesterday alone finishing the current huge quest.
I'm pretty sure the mobile version of MGM Megastars is +EV.
On the other hand, I've been on a HUGE roll on the regular mobile app. I made 30,000+ LPs yesterday alone finishing the current huge quest.
I'm pretty sure the mobile version of MGM Megastars is +EV.
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
September 26th, 2014 at 2:33:49 PM
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Anyone noticing severe prize inflation at myVegas ? We got the 2 dinner buffets at Mandalay Bay for our trip this past July, and I don't think I had to use the 168K that is showing now. I also see that a lot of redemptions now require a hotel stay.
Oh well. I'm pleasantly surprised that they still offer as many good prizes as they still do.
Oh well. I'm pleasantly surprised that they still offer as many good prizes as they still do.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 26th, 2014 at 2:39:20 PM
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Yeah it has been getting bad for awhile now. I quit playing about 4 months ago since my trip got cancelled. Back then I had enough points for a show, 2 buffets, and hotel. Now I barely have enough points for a show and buffet.
I am glad blackjack app was mentioned. I didn't know it came out. I just played and in 10 minutes went busto.
I am glad blackjack app was mentioned. I didn't know it came out. I just played and in 10 minutes went busto.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
September 26th, 2014 at 4:48:51 PM
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I only redeem good awards, since I must assume that they won't be available in the future. My wife and I just got show tickets, 3 nights at Monte Carlo between us, and $50 free play at MC. Now, she's out of points, and I'm close. It might be the last MyVegas redemption for us.
I heart Crystal Math.
September 26th, 2014 at 5:05:50 PM
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My GF has over 1 million in gold or whatever its called. What's that worth approximately? $800?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
September 26th, 2014 at 6:02:27 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfMy GF has over 1 million in gold or whatever its called. What's that worth approximately? $800?
Yes, it used to be worth that much. Now, depending on where you were planning to stay, it might still be. Or not.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 26th, 2014 at 9:15:47 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfMy GF has over 1 million in gold or whatever its called. What's that worth approximately? $800?
Depends on what you spend it on really. $800 is probably a decent estimate though.
And I played this mobile app most of the day to unlock Geoff's game. I had a good enough run not to go broke, and even get a 200k chipstack when unlocking it. Then I played his game and got killed. Now at 68k betting between 2500 and 5000, ouch. At least I ran hot playing this game for real money and not the other way around.
It looks good on the app though! And the help screen is very well written. What sucks is, like all other myVegas blackjack, this is a no-resplit game, which really hurts in Free Bet.
And I think Geoff needs to lobby for a Facebook version of this.
September 26th, 2014 at 11:44:19 PM
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Dealer just had: 3 clubs, A diamonds, 8 hearts, T diamonds in that order and paid my bet off instead of Pushing on 22...possible error? First one I've noticed.
September 27th, 2014 at 5:03:32 AM
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I wonder how it works when you get a game on facebook or myvegas. Does geoff get paid for them using the game or did he pay to have it on there in hopes people would play it live.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
September 27th, 2014 at 9:35:06 AM
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Quote: tringlomaneWhat sucks is, like all other myVegas blackjack, this is a no-resplit game, which really hurts in Free Bet.
I assume one of the reasons is, splitting and doubling lets you get around the 40K XP limit per deal.
At least, that's the limit on the Facebook version. Is that the limit on the app as well?
September 27th, 2014 at 10:17:58 AM
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When you complain about myVegas, keep in mind it costs you absolutely no money and really very little time.
BTW, on the Android tablet version of the game, it's still all slots. No BJ, Geoff's (I'm assuming Free Bet BJ) or otherwise.
BTW, on the Android tablet version of the game, it's still all slots. No BJ, Geoff's (I'm assuming Free Bet BJ) or otherwise.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
September 27th, 2014 at 10:48:31 AM
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Quote: ThatDonGuyI assume one of the reasons is, splitting and doubling lets you get around the 40K XP limit per deal.
At least, that's the limit on the Facebook version. Is that the limit on the app as well?
I always assumed the reason was to avoid screen clutter. With the blackjack app, there is definitely no room to resplit.
September 27th, 2014 at 10:50:28 AM
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Quote: NareedWhen you complain about myVegas, keep in mind it costs you absolutely no money and really very little time.
BTW, on the Android tablet version of the game, it's still all slots. No BJ, Geoff's (I'm assuming Free Bet BJ) or otherwise.
It's a completely different app you have to download with blackjack games only.
September 27th, 2014 at 2:34:00 PM
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Quote: tringlomaneIt's a completely different app you have to download with blackjack games only.
Thanks
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
October 30th, 2014 at 10:24:03 AM
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Well I'm still pluggin' away at this game, 10-20 minutes a day covering my account and Mrs. Q, or longer if I am stuck in an airport with WI-FI. Or stuck at home sick, etc. Anyone else still playing this game ?
I have recommended myVegas to friends to try, but looking at the prize redemption levels now, it is becoming a luke-warm recommendation.
Some are still pretty decent:
78K 1 Premium Ticket to KA
78K 1 Premium Ticket to LOVE
112K 2 Mirage Dinner Buffets
208K 2 Premium Tickets to KA
Just so-so:
156K 2 Aria Dinner Buffets
Others are way over-"priced":
182K 2 MGM Dinner Buffets
272K 2 Bellagio Lunch Buffets
560K 2 Bellagio Dinner Buffets
The good news, what little there is of it, is that some new prizes and destinations (Tunica, Biloxi) are being added to the rewards line-up from time to time.
I have recommended myVegas to friends to try, but looking at the prize redemption levels now, it is becoming a luke-warm recommendation.
Some are still pretty decent:
78K 1 Premium Ticket to KA
78K 1 Premium Ticket to LOVE
112K 2 Mirage Dinner Buffets
208K 2 Premium Tickets to KA
Just so-so:
156K 2 Aria Dinner Buffets
Others are way over-"priced":
182K 2 MGM Dinner Buffets
272K 2 Bellagio Lunch Buffets
560K 2 Bellagio Dinner Buffets
The good news, what little there is of it, is that some new prizes and destinations (Tunica, Biloxi) are being added to the rewards line-up from time to time.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 30th, 2014 at 11:06:26 AM
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Quote: tringlomaneDealer just had: 3 clubs, A diamonds, 8 hearts, T diamonds in that order and paid my bet off instead of Pushing on 22...possible error? First one I've noticed.
Yes, I have had a few errors of this kind happen to me too Tring.
It's still in the testing stage so any feedback is passed on and gratefully received.
I do agree that the non re-split option does water down the game a little
October 30th, 2014 at 11:07:06 AM
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Quote: GWAEI wonder how it works when you get a game on facebook or myvegas. Does geoff get paid for them using the game or did he pay to have it on there in hopes people would play it live.
I get paid :-)
October 30th, 2014 at 11:47:00 AM
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Quote: SwitchI get paid :-)
I wish your game was on facebook though. The blackjack app is virtually worthless in terms of rewards. :(
October 30th, 2014 at 11:50:07 AM
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Quote: SwitchI get paid :-)
That is great. Congrats on the placement.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
October 30th, 2014 at 11:51:00 AM
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Quote: JohnnyQWell I'm still pluggin' away at this game, 10-20 minutes a day covering my account and Mrs. Q, or longer if I am stuck in an airport with WI-FI. Or stuck at home sick, etc. Anyone else still playing this game ?
Yep, still playing it somewhat passively. Stayed at Gold Strike Tunica using points on Saturday night. Also used a buy one, get one buffet on the way out of town. And they just gave us a $27 credit for the award, so 2 lunch buffets were only $3 + tax on a weekday.
October 30th, 2014 at 11:55:46 AM
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I still play.
For a while, the MGM Grand Allstar game on the mobile version has to have been +EV. You could play for hours and hours with high bets and just keep accumulating chips and LPs. I got up to 11 million chips on the mobile game playing only that. And because there is no LP cap for mobile, I earned 30,000 LPs in a day a couple times. (I've seen people on Facebook say they've earned 100,000 LPs in a day playing mobile).
But since then they have tightened it up and now it's just a chip sucker like all the other games.
I'm sitting on 260,000 LPs with the rewards for my next two trips already redeemed so I'm in a good place.
For a while, the MGM Grand Allstar game on the mobile version has to have been +EV. You could play for hours and hours with high bets and just keep accumulating chips and LPs. I got up to 11 million chips on the mobile game playing only that. And because there is no LP cap for mobile, I earned 30,000 LPs in a day a couple times. (I've seen people on Facebook say they've earned 100,000 LPs in a day playing mobile).
But since then they have tightened it up and now it's just a chip sucker like all the other games.
I'm sitting on 260,000 LPs with the rewards for my next two trips already redeemed so I'm in a good place.
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
October 30th, 2014 at 12:20:47 PM
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Yes I just estimated is all(according to the actual cost of what she uses it on), she plays my account as well not sure what she has accumulated on that.Quote: tringlomaneDepends on what you spend it on really. $800 is probably a decent estimate though.
And I played this mobile app most of the day to unlock Geoff's game. I had a good enough run not to go broke, and even get a 200k chipstack when unlocking it. Then I played his game and got killed. Now at 68k betting between 2500 and 5000, ouch. At least I ran hot playing this game for real money and not the other way around.
It looks good on the app though! And the help screen is very well written. What sucks is, like all other myVegas blackjack, this is a no-resplit game, which really hurts in Free Bet.
And I think Geoff needs to lobby for a Facebook version of this.
Personally i think its a pain in the ass with the redemption process and reward limits. She coordinates everything with a casino stay on each account, free play and whatever else.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
November 13th, 2014 at 5:09:30 PM
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Double LPs on level-ups, but it may be a one-day thing.
Also, the max XPs on a Blackjack deal is now 60K (i.e. for a combined total bet of 120K), not including splits/doubles. This is on the Facebook app; I don't know about the mobile version.
Also, the max XPs on a Blackjack deal is now 60K (i.e. for a combined total bet of 120K), not including splits/doubles. This is on the Facebook app; I don't know about the mobile version.
February 7th, 2015 at 2:58:39 PM
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Hopefully this post doesn't come off spammy, because I have good intentions with it. If you're looking for a boost in chips, I'd advise installing the app Google Opinion Rewards. It gives you credit towards apps and that includes in-app purchases. The way it works is you occasionally are offered surveys to complete that are generally between one and five questions and you immediately receive credit. It's not much, but it adds up and might as well get used for something useful!
"Just because I'm not doing anything illegal, doesn't mean I won't have to defend myself someday." -Chip Reese
February 27th, 2015 at 11:42:36 PM
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Alligent Air a new partner on Myvegas. Seems you can get a roundtrip flight from Vegas, Florida, Phoenix for about 400k points. Of course this will probably be sold out all day like the $50 MC food credit.
I have a question for the games there, which slots have the lowest volatilty? Excalibur?
I have a question for the games there, which slots have the lowest volatilty? Excalibur?
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
February 28th, 2015 at 5:36:38 AM
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Quote: DigitalTimI started playing on January 16th 2013.
Here is the strategy guide that I use from facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/myvegasguides/app_137541772984354
Here is the group that you can grab bonus chips from and also add other MyVegas players:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/myvegasguides/469229579801082/?ref=notif¬if_t=group_comment_reply
Since January 16th I have leveled to 40 with almost 31,000 loyalty points (LP). It is a grind since the optimal strategy is to bet smaller on the slots.
Side Note: Do not try and add too many players. I was banned from adding friends (still am for three days) for a week by trying to add too many friends to join me. The above posts are correct, the only way to succeed is to add friends, intelligently, and then collect daily coins up to 50K.
RE MINTY's POST.....
So as far as collecting extra Red Chips to churn through and turn into gold, I have had used the Facebook group that DigitalTim mentioned way back when, and can collect 10K to 20K about once a week. There is a place where people post links to the Red Chip bonuses.
IF this group is filled up and not accepting new members, find "JAMES HITE" and follow him or make him a friend. He posts the best links. To save time I only click on the links he posts.
I don't mind playing myVegas a few minutes a day, and I have been able to collect enough Reward Chips to see top tier Cirque du Soleil shows in Vegas almost every trip we take out there. And getting free pairs of tickets to good shows is more than my gambling comps have ever entitled me to. Mrs. Q and I both have myVegas accounts.
I don't think myVegas currently has as good of offers as they USED to have, BUT they do still have better offers NOW than what I thought they would have 2-3 years after they launched the concept. The higher redemption prizes are so good that I don't quite understand how the system supports itself. But I did buy the minimum amount of chips that I needed to get a 4th redemption per 30 day window, instead of being limited to 3.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
February 28th, 2015 at 6:20:45 AM
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I've been playing for just under 2 months.
Mission146 said that if I'll play consistently, I'd might get 50,000 points by June.
Yesterday I've hit 140,000 LP.
Fancy hotel rooms, here I come!
Mission146 said that if I'll play consistently, I'd might get 50,000 points by June.
Yesterday I've hit 140,000 LP.
Fancy hotel rooms, here I come!
February 28th, 2015 at 8:15:06 AM
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Quote: djatcAlligent Air a new partner on Myvegas. Seems you can get a roundtrip flight from Vegas, Florida, Phoenix for about 400k points. Of course this will probably be sold out all day like the $50 MC food credit.
I have a question for the games there, which slots have the lowest volatilty? Excalibur?
Yeah the allegiant stuff will def go quick.
As for low volatility, most of the old games for sure. Excalibur, bet the farm, and lucky birds are probably some of the lowest. If spinning slots, I play birds a lot.
February 28th, 2015 at 8:39:01 AM
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I am up to about 510K LPs right now. The bad thing is you can only redeem 3 coupons within 30 days. I am considering buying three separate $50 Free Play coupons.
A flute with no holes is not a flute, a donut with no holes is a danish
February 28th, 2015 at 9:49:34 AM
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I highly recommend the BEATLES LOVE Cirque du Soleil show. Pair that up with the Mirage buffet, and you're all set for a night out, myVegas-style !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
February 28th, 2015 at 12:24:51 PM
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My GF has banked about 2.5 million Gold points on our accounts we have used some but mostly she saves them up.
She also uses JAMES HITE links I guess.
She also uses JAMES HITE links I guess.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
March 1st, 2015 at 5:14:19 AM
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Quote: Gabes22I am up to about 510K LPs right now. The bad thing is you can only redeem 3 coupons within 30 days. I am considering buying three separate $50 Free Play coupons.
That won't work unless you'll be staying at three separate MLife properties during your trip.
Each reward is limited to one per player. So you can only purchase one $50 Freeplay for each property.
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
