Though we’d love to provide tips on winning in Las Vegas, that definitely was not our strong suit. However, we did learn about casino loyalty programs, which may get you “free” stuff.
- Sign up at the Player’s Desk on the casino floor (usually free).
- You’ll get a card to enter into a slot machine or give to the dealer.
- Points accumulate as you play. The more you spend, the more “rewards” you earn.
- Some clubs have better rewards and point systems than others. Some even count restaurant and gift shop purchases towards spend.
It’s best to pick a single club to join and stick with the hotels in that club to accumulate points.
MLife and Caesars Rewards are connected to the most hotels. However, some of the smaller programs have better reward levels. Rewards change all the time, so check the program for the hotel you want to gamble with.
We joined MLife for the MGM hotels, and the Silverton Rewards club for a casino off The Strip. No surprise, we found it challenging to spend enough to get anything from MLife.
However, with the Silverton, we got a cool casino chip keychain just for signing up. Then, we earned a “free” buffet dinner. Okay, so we had to gamble about $50, but since we were going to spend that anyways it was a fun prize.