What is the single most insulting casino offer you have received?
April 21st, 2018 at 1:50:58 PM
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Quote: BobDancerI would not have let that drop with just one guy saying 'nah.'
Assuming we're talking about a phone app that I had with me, I would have asked to see a supervisor and shown him/her the message that says I get the 'whatever it was'. Without being loud or angry about it, I would have explained that i made a special trip just because the app said I was going to get it. If we're talking about something 'valuable' like a TV, I'd me more forceful. If we're talking about a $5 'casino crap' logo cup that matches nothing, I wouldn't make such a big deal out of it.
Supervisors have authority to "make things right." I would have given this one a chance to do that!
Now, if the the supervisor told me there was nothing that could be done, I would have made a judgment call concerning the value of the gift and the likelihood I'd be kicked out if I made a big stink.
Remember, showing anger is an option to be used in special cases when it can be useful. For me anyway, it is not the default.
I didnt up too much of a fuss because I just happened to be there when they were doing the giveaway, and I was not really all that torn up to not be getting a CET windbreaker.
But it was certainly insulting.
April 21st, 2018 at 5:43:26 PM
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$5 free play from Revel after playing there almost every weekend for 2 years
April 25th, 2018 at 11:12:15 AM
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I got a postcard from the now defunct San Ysabel casino that had a couple of paper "chips" that you punched out of the card and played as match play. They said "$0" on them. Beat that!
I also got a mailer from a casino where I am the highest tier offering me "3% off the buffet" but you could not use it with food comp dollars.
I also got a mailer from a casino where I am the highest tier offering me "3% off the buffet" but you could not use it with food comp dollars.
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April 25th, 2018 at 1:33:06 PM
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From Wynn Las Vegas: Book your exclusive $229 rate for being one our most deserving casino players on the following select dates!
....Rate when booking directly on the Wynn website without the offer, $219.
Thanks Wynn!
....Rate when booking directly on the Wynn website without the offer, $219.
Thanks Wynn!
April 25th, 2018 at 1:44:03 PM
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Quote: aceofspades$5 free play from Revel after playing there almost every weekend for 2 years
They blamed going out of business on that specific giveaway
April 25th, 2018 at 2:21:22 PM
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Quote: bigfoot66I got a postcard from the now defunct San Ysabel casino that had a couple of paper "chips" that you punched out of the card and played as match play. They said "$0" on them. Beat that!
That was Santa Ysabel? I remember that 0$MP when it was posted years ago...
Kind of a pity that place closed; I rather liked it. They were also home to the only place I've ever seen PGP, and their free steak and shrimp combo for new members was pretty good.
May 3rd, 2018 at 3:06:07 AM
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Well my offers for May came in and I have a combined offer of roughly $20 this month, not too bad but I will only be able to use about $10 of it.
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May 3rd, 2018 at 12:41:21 PM
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Quote: BobDancerYou're probably being insulting to Dotty's. Whenever I get such mailers, they always double the last week's offer to $2 to make it really worthwhile!
Hey, whaddaya know! It's 2/2/2/3/3 this month! Put it all together, and I can get a lunch! Maybe I'll even splurge and get *bottled* water.
May 3rd, 2018 at 7:23:46 PM
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Man, those are some piss poor offers.
But in response to the comments about the very slow reaction time by the casinos
I stayed in Laughlin for the first and only time, this past November, at Harrahs, for two nights. I played atmost of the casinos in town, and joined all the players clubs. I was at Avi for about three hours, and they started sending me emails and offers about a month or two later. But recently, after getting nothing for months, Ive been bombarded by stuff for Harrahs Laughlin.
Anyway, your mileage may vary
But in response to the comments about the very slow reaction time by the casinos
I stayed in Laughlin for the first and only time, this past November, at Harrahs, for two nights. I played atmost of the casinos in town, and joined all the players clubs. I was at Avi for about three hours, and they started sending me emails and offers about a month or two later. But recently, after getting nothing for months, Ive been bombarded by stuff for Harrahs Laughlin.
Anyway, your mileage may vary
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May 3rd, 2018 at 7:37:27 PM
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Just a thought, but if I'm a suit in a casino, I want to see what the lowest amount of stuff I can send you and still get you to come in. If I see you broke your established pattern and came in on a day to claim $5 in free play, I want to see if you come in for $3.
If $5 a week keeps you coming back, why offer more?
A locals casino by me offers $15 a week, but if you cash in the first two weeks, rewards double the second two weeks. Another offers me $15 a week. The first one is more of a priority than the second. I get there when I can.
If $5 a week keeps you coming back, why offer more?
A locals casino by me offers $15 a week, but if you cash in the first two weeks, rewards double the second two weeks. Another offers me $15 a week. The first one is more of a priority than the second. I get there when I can.
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May 4th, 2018 at 12:46:09 AM
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Interesting conversation I had with the Player's Club yesterday. The more you lose the more your free play offers increase because they are compensating your lost money. You WON? No Wizard Of Nothing pun intended, ;) Well you get less free play.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
May 4th, 2018 at 12:57:30 AM
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So you got about $3.50 back? I'm no math genius but that's at least 350 spins.
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May 4th, 2018 at 7:29:00 AM
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Quote: RogerKintSo you got about $3.50 back? I'm no math genius but that's at least 350 spins.
But I am not playing one cent a spin. I play .20-$1 a spin.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
May 4th, 2018 at 7:32:14 AM
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I think he meant average, based upon 1% house edge.Quote: NathanBut I am not playing one cent a spin. I play .20-$1 a spin.
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May 4th, 2018 at 12:06:40 PM
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Most clubs reward coin in, not wins or losses.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
May 4th, 2018 at 12:59:17 PM
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Quote: billryanMost clubs reward coin in, not wins or losses.
I'm looking at you, Palace Station. *still grouchy*
May 4th, 2018 at 4:32:15 PM
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Quote: billryanMost clubs reward coin in, not wins or losses.
That makes sense although this particular local casino rewards losses. ;)
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
May 4th, 2018 at 9:02:33 PM
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Quote: billryanMost clubs reward coin in, not wins or losses.
I don't think that's true.
Wins and losses are a part of the equation at a large number of casinos. Whether "most" do it that way, I'm not sure. But it's probably a growing number that are using this information and also "trips" and sometimes Average Daily Theoretical
May 11th, 2018 at 3:25:44 PM
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The Gilpen in Black Hawk, CO sent me a mailer offering me a free Danish. Mighty white of them, don't you think?
"I should have bet black." - Winston Churchill .
May 27th, 2018 at 8:33:52 AM
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Cal Neva Reno mailed me "Earn 25 points and get a free ice cream sandwich on Wednesdays" This wasn't the delicious nestle toll house ones either its the cheap $0.25 ones sold in 20 packs at the supermarket.
Also to make it even more laughable they mailed this offer to me and I live in California.
Also to make it even more laughable they mailed this offer to me and I live in California.
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May 27th, 2018 at 1:38:34 PM
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It wasn't a mailing but my family got unbelievably excited when they read the casino in Boulder City offered free cokes just for dropping in. I'm half convinced it sealed the deal as far as visiting Hoover Dam.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
May 27th, 2018 at 1:44:42 PM
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Not only was the Lucky Dragon stingy with their food comps (I was there and experienced their stinginess), but their offers were just stupid.
Lucky Dragon deserved to go out of business.
Lucky Dragon deserved to go out of business.
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May 27th, 2018 at 1:47:56 PM
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I thought they were very generous with their offers and promos.Quote: klimate10The formerly Lucky Dragon casino sent me a mailer for a free rice cooker if I showed up.
Not only was the Lucky Dragon stingy with their food comps (I was there and experienced their stinginess), but their offers were just stupid.
Lucky Dragon deserved to go out of business.
They did get jumpy and change thing's but it was still ok.
♪♪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♪♪
May 28th, 2018 at 11:09:15 AM
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The worst offer is no offer. I highly doubt I might have to wait until July for play in April, but I might. June is bad enough.
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