Visiting every Harrah's casino in North America in 1 year
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May 17th, 2011 at 8:30:04 AM
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OK, so maybe I really am nuts...
I just realized that I have a very good chance of visiting every Casear's property in North America within the 365 day period from October 1, 2010 to October 1, 2011.
I visited the Vegas properties last October, the Chicagoland properties in November, Southern Indiana in March (and again tomorrow), Chester and AC in March, StL and Metropolis in April, and KC last weekend. I'm going to LA and MS in July, and Reno/Tahoe in September. I'm going to drive to Phoenix and San Diego the week of WovCon. I just booked a trip to Detroit (Windsor) in June, and I'm going to Omaha in August. I think that only leaves the Cherokee casino in NC, and I'm 90% that I'm going to Atlanta in September for work. I'm half-tempted to re-visit the LV casinos the week of WovCon and swing into the Chicagoland casinos so that I can hit them all in CY 2011.
I just realized that I have a very good chance of visiting every Casear's property in North America within the 365 day period from October 1, 2010 to October 1, 2011.
I visited the Vegas properties last October, the Chicagoland properties in November, Southern Indiana in March (and again tomorrow), Chester and AC in March, StL and Metropolis in April, and KC last weekend. I'm going to LA and MS in July, and Reno/Tahoe in September. I'm going to drive to Phoenix and San Diego the week of WovCon. I just booked a trip to Detroit (Windsor) in June, and I'm going to Omaha in August. I think that only leaves the Cherokee casino in NC, and I'm 90% that I'm going to Atlanta in September for work. I'm half-tempted to re-visit the LV casinos the week of WovCon and swing into the Chicagoland casinos so that I can hit them all in CY 2011.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
May 17th, 2011 at 8:58:52 AM
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They say a man is nothing without a goal....
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May 17th, 2011 at 10:01:56 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusOK, so maybe I really am nuts...
I just realized that I have a very good chance of visiting every Casear's property in North America within the 365 day period from October 1, 2010 to October 1, 2011.
You should start blogging it and then let Caesars' corporate PR department or hosts know. You may get sponsored with free rooms, upgrades or more, like those two guys who did the "every baseball stadium in one year" trip with MasterCard as their sponsor. Corporations like Caesars are always looking for creative marketing, and if you're willing to say nice things for them you might get significant concessions.
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
May 17th, 2011 at 10:09:20 AM
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I would hope that if our friend rdw4potus actually goes to harrah's properties with that much reckless abandon that he already gets free rooms. But I agree with you, i can imagine them wanting a picture of Mr. rdw in front of every property with a smile....
May 17th, 2011 at 10:19:40 AM
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It's definitely worthy of a corporate PR article, even if only the internal employee bulletins (e.g. "here's how much our players love us"). The regional properties may also like the story for locals purposes. Imagine doing it as an actual tour, where the property got excited when you showed up and a local reporter did a story on it.
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
May 17th, 2011 at 10:43:00 AM
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Yes, the rooms are free. Otherwise, I wouldn't be staying at the Caesars properties:-)
I've blogged about some of my trips here. I don't go exclusively to Caesars properties or anything, it's just that every single Caesars property will be included in the 150 or so casinos that I go to this year. To the extent that MGM has a smaller North American presence, I suppose I'll also have gone to every single MGM property this year. Also, I think, every Boyd Gaming casino.
I've blogged about some of my trips here. I don't go exclusively to Caesars properties or anything, it's just that every single Caesars property will be included in the 150 or so casinos that I go to this year. To the extent that MGM has a smaller North American presence, I suppose I'll also have gone to every single MGM property this year. Also, I think, every Boyd Gaming casino.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
May 17th, 2011 at 10:52:28 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusYes, the rooms are free. Otherwise, I wouldn't be staying at the Caesars properties:-)
I've blogged about some of my trips here. I don't go exclusively to Caesars properties or anything, it's just that every single Caesars property will be included in the 150 or so casinos that I go to this year. To the extent that MGM has a smaller North American presence, I suppose I'll also have gone to every single MGM property this year. Also, I think, every Boyd Gaming casino.
You really travel to that many casinos in a year? I should hire you as a saleperson. If you want to pitch games while you're traveling, let me know. As an added benefit, you could also write off your expenses as business-related (if you're not already, which I hope you are).
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
May 17th, 2011 at 11:10:57 AM
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Quote: rdw4potus
I think that only leaves the Cherokee casino in NC, and I'm 90% that I'm going to Atlanta in September for work.
It is a very scenic, easy 2.5 hour drive from Atlanta. Just obey the speed limits!! The roads are very well patrolled. They leave you alone as long as you are no more than 5 MPH over.
May 17th, 2011 at 11:19:48 AM
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Quote: MathExtremistYou really travel to that many casinos in a year? I should hire you as a saleperson. If you want to pitch games while you're traveling, let me know. As an added benefit, you could also write off your expenses as business-related (if you're not already, which I hope you are).
Hell ME, you could hire me as well, I have been to 5 different casinos since saturday. Ameristar St. Charles, Harrahs St Louis, Harrahs Metropolis, Hard Rock, and Pompano Park.
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May 17th, 2011 at 11:23:52 AM
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Quote: MathExtremistYou really travel to that many casinos in a year? I should hire you as a saleperson. If you want to pitch games while you're traveling, let me know. As an added benefit, you could also write off your expenses as business-related (if you're not already, which I hope you are).
Since last summer, I've been to about 170 casinos (LV, AC, CT, eastern PA, DE, Chicagoland, MN, WI, StL, KC) . Before this October, I'm going to Colorado, Vegas (including Laughlin, AZ, and SoCal), Reno/Tahoe (including I-80 corridor in NV), Detroit, Omaha (incl. NE/SD border casinos), MS/LA, Southern Indiana, Western PA, and Chicagoland/southern WI. I'm not sure yet, but I may also go to Deadwood, SD over Memorial Day weekend and/or the Quad Cities over Labor Day weekend.
I'll PM you about the work opportunity.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
May 17th, 2011 at 11:30:18 AM
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Quote: avargovHell ME, you could hire me as well, I have been to 5 different casinos since saturday. Ameristar St. Charles, Harrahs St Louis, Harrahs Metropolis, Hard Rock, and Pompano Park.
Which direction are you driving:-)
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
May 17th, 2011 at 11:34:28 AM
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Not a bad idea about the promo thing, I recall Boyd sponsoring a RV'ing couple who did the same thing a couple years ago with the Boyd properties. (Google it for info). I would bring the girl along, though; public relates better to a couple than a single, degenerate gambling male :P
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May 17th, 2011 at 11:38:28 AM
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Quote: teddysI would bring the girl along, though; public relates better to a couple than a single, degenerate gambling male :P
...but then I'd have to tell the girl how many casinos I visit;-)
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
May 17th, 2011 at 11:45:21 AM
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Or better yet, take a picture with a different girl in front of every casino. Maybe a casino cocktail waitress.
May 17th, 2011 at 11:52:01 AM
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I will be picking up teddys scent real soon. Miami to Sacramento over the next 4 1/2 days. :-)
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July 3rd, 2011 at 12:39:03 AM
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At this point, it should be easy to get the 60,000 bonus TR credits for visiting 6 "destinations". For many people in the Midwest and West, visiting the six can be done quite easily - for example, Rincon, Laughlin, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Reno, and Tahoe are all separate markets and easily doable in a week. Remember to opt in though. Rules
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:47:42 AM
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Holy crap, is that about a month too late for me, having visited seven in May alone. Obviously I didn't need the extra motivation, but a $600 ($300) bonus would have been nice ...Quote: calwatchAt this point, it should be easy to get the 60,000 bonus TR credits for visiting 6 "destinations". For many people in the Midwest and West, visiting the six can be done quite easily - for example, Rincon, Laughlin, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Reno, and Tahoe are all separate markets and easily doable in a week. Remember to opt in though. Rules
[Edit: on the way back, maybe hit Ak-Chin, Laughlin, LV, St. Louis, KC, and HSi for another six-fecta? would at least pay for the gas ... anyone want to read another blog? :)]
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July 5th, 2011 at 6:04:43 AM
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Quote: teddys
[Edit: on the way back, maybe hit Ak-Chin, Laughlin, LV, St. Louis, KC, and HSi for another six-fecta? would at least pay for the gas ... anyone want to read another blog? :)]
I'm trying to figure out a Midwest tour that would be doable. I think if you started at Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Harrah's Metropolis, Harrah's St Louis, Harrah's NKC, Horseshoe/Harrah's Council Bluffs, and Harrah's Joliet Starting in Louisvile, you could accomplish that in about 3 days, if you don't mind driving and don't do much gambling. If only Harrah's at Prairie Band were still open, that would be very easy to do.
I'm going to Vegas on Saturday, and I am going to visit Omaha in two weeks and if the Missouri river recedes, I'll go down to Kansas City on that trip to visit some friends. I frequent Horseshoe Southern a lot, so I only have two destinations left. Harrah's Chester might be a change of pace as I have never been that far out to PA, and I love Chicago. If nothing else, I will for sure get 3, most likely 4, but I may just try for the 6, especially since I have until October.
Happy travels teddys.
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July 5th, 2011 at 9:37:46 AM
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Oh, oh, oh, I see a traveling salesman problem!
Any math geeks on the board want to give it a shot?
Any math geeks on the board want to give it a shot?
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
July 5th, 2011 at 9:38:05 AM
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"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
July 5th, 2011 at 11:55:58 AM
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Quote: TiltpoulQuote: teddys
[Edit: on the way back, maybe hit Ak-Chin, Laughlin, LV, St. Louis, KC, and HSi for another six-fecta? would at least pay for the gas ... anyone want to read another blog? :)]
I'm trying to figure out a Midwest tour that would be doable. I think if you started at Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Harrah's Metropolis, Harrah's St Louis, Harrah's NKC, Horseshoe/Harrah's Council Bluffs, and Harrah's Joliet Starting in Louisvile, you could accomplish that in about 3 days, if you don't mind driving and don't do much gambling. If only Harrah's at Prairie Band were still open, that would be very easy to do.
I'm going to Vegas on Saturday, and I am going to visit Omaha in two weeks and if the Missouri river recedes, I'll go down to Kansas City on that trip to visit some friends. I frequent Horseshoe Southern a lot, so I only have two destinations left. Harrah's Chester might be a change of pace as I have never been that far out to PA, and I love Chicago. If nothing else, I will for sure get 3, most likely 4, but I may just try for the 6, especially since I have until October.
Happy travels teddys.
May as well grab the Hammond Horseshoe as well on the way back to L-ville (or home).
I was in Omaha last weekend (June 25th and 26th). The Council Bluffs casinos were open and in good shape. It sucks getting around without using 680 or 29, but those 3 casinos were open. WinneVegas was closed and submerged; same with Casino Omaha. The Argosy in Sioux City was also open, but ridiculous. The ramp to the boat was at a 20 degree incline, and they'd fashioned a runner and stairs to drop into the ramp. I'll write a report and try to find a way to post a couple pics from that trip.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
July 5th, 2011 at 12:10:45 PM
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If you have a car in Vegas, Laughlin is an easy trip, about 1 1/2 hours and a nice drive. Sign up for the players cards at Pioneer and Trop Express, they give you freeplay.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
