In a message dated 2/6/08 1:51:56 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ab6pq@aol.com
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Crystal not Champagne, thanks Bob. Does anyone know what is required
to move up the chain of card levels? The last time I was in town that
information was not available. Like you, my offers are for either
place, but it is strange that they still require different cards for
the CB and EW. My card is just for the Belle. I am glad to hear that
they still are using the meal card system. However, it is not as it
was in days of old. With the Orleans Room gone, you don't get as much
bang for the buck. With reduced VP offerings you got to wonder about
the value vs. coin in requirements. However, there are some decent
plays above the quarter level. 8/5 BP is available up to the $2
level, so it is possible to rack up "coin in" faster.
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I don't think there has been any inkling to the two higher tier level
requirements. But it looks like at least two members of this forum are indeed VP
players with Crystal cards...that has to be deemed a good thing.
The comp rate certainly did get slashed in November from .7% in banked comps
to what .1%? I think I got .14% at a bartop playing quarters. They have to
feed the players somehow, and the food cards are a fine deal that treats their
stronger players without hassle.
As far as higher denomination games single line Bonus 8/5 is available up to
$5. Add the .3% in banked cb and .1% in banked comps and you are giving up
less than $50 per $10k of coin-in. I guess it is just how players value the
mail and what the Laughlin competion can do for them.
So what is up with the Orleans Room hole? Another outsourced restaurant like
Coco's? I thought the Marnells were foodies at the Rio?
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