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Free Rooms & Free play question

Absolutely read the fine print. There have been instances detailed here,
and on other forums, of Strip casinos weaseling on these kinds of offers when
they don't get the play they anticipated from the guest. They'll attempt to
charge for the items which were originally offered as comps/freebies.

Just a suggestion - if it were me, I'd try to get an email conversation
going with a host or someone in Marketing at that casino. If you can get that
person to confirm that there are no play requirements, print it and take it
with you.

- Brian in MI

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On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 1:05 PM, wcdbulldog wrote:

  Hello there
Quick question, I typically play & stay off the strip or downtown when I
come to Vegas and rarely play at the strip hotels. We recently received an
offer for 3 nights comped at a strip property with $75 in free play.

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Thanks for the suggestion about emailing a host. Should I just pick any host at this casino and email them? I have never spoken to someone, but can pull a name from the VPFree list.

Basically the fine print says, aside from the normal things like blackout dates, credit card at check-in, being 21 etc...

"This offer is non-transferable, based on casino qualifications, based on availability, and is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Additional comps above offer components may be available based on play. Mgmt reserves all rights to modify or discontinue the offer at any time"

John in MI

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To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
From: Marksalot300@aol.com
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:47:33 -0400
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Free Rooms & Free play question

Absolutely read the fine print. There have been instances detailed here,
and on other forums, of Strip casinos weaseling on these kinds of offers when
they don't get the play they anticipated from the guest. They'll attempt to
charge for the items which were originally offered as comps/freebies.

Just a suggestion - if it were me, I'd try to get an email conversation
going with a host or someone in Marketing at that casino. If you can get that
person to confirm that there are no play requirements, print it and take it
with you.

- Brian in MI

On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 1:05 PM, wcdbulldog wrote:

Hello there
Quick question, I typically play & stay off the strip or downtown when I
come to Vegas and rarely play at the strip hotels. We recently received an
offer for 3 nights comped at a strip property with $75 in free play.

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Okay, Gotta chime in here. Bear in mind this is my
opinion/experience only, but this is what I do when
stiffing a casino like this.

First, I NEVER get a host on board. If you strike up
a relationship with them they are very likely to check
out your play when you are on property. If they see
little or no play they could try to charge you.
Happened to me at the LVH - cost me a bundle. hosts
are great if you are actually playing, but they get a
bit cranky if they think they are being used. Go
figure.

What exactly does the fine print say? I did this at
the Palazzo over Stupor Bowl, the fine print indicated
I needed to maintain my average AS OF THE DATE of the
mailing. No sweat. If it says something about play
requirements on thqat trip the better think twice.

Me? I'd go for it. Try and not put a credit card for
deposit - but that may not be possible. Keep the
offer letter in case you are charged anything, and
stay as low on the radar as possible. I don't charge
anything to the room, never see a host, and try not to
get arrested for drunk and disorderly...(-; You get
the idea.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong...

Good luck!

Jigger

"When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes
the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain
and gag himself."

"You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until
you get older.
Little things like being spanked every day by a middle
aged woman: Stuff you pay good money for in later
life."

"Riding a bike is like having sex -
You don't need any special clothing, but you can get
some if you are really into it."

Thanks for the suggestion about emailing a host.
Should I just pick any host at this casino and email
them? I have never spoken to someone, but can pull a
name from the VPFree list.

Basically the fine print says, aside from the normal
things like blackout dates, credit card at check-in,
being 21 etc...

"This offer is non-transferable, based on casino
qualifications, based on availability, and is not
valid in conjunction with any other offer.
Additional comps above offer components may be
available based on play. Mgmt reserves all rights to
modify or discontinue the offer at any time"

John in MI

To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
From: Marksalot300@aol.com
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:47:33 -0400
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Free Rooms & Free play
question

Absolutely read the fine print. There have been
instances detailed here,
and on other forums, of Strip casinos weaseling on
these kinds of offers when
they don't get the play they anticipated from the
guest. They'll attempt to
charge for the items which were originally offered
as comps/freebies.

Just a suggestion - if it were me, I'd try to get an
email conversation
going with a host or someone in Marketing at that
casino. If you can get that
person to confirm that there are no play
requirements, print it and take it
with you.

- Brian in MI

> Hello there
> Quick question, I typically play & stay off the
strip or downtown when I
> come to Vegas and rarely play at the strip hotels.
We recently received an
> offer for 3 nights comped at a strip property with
$75 in free play.

**************Great Deals on Dell 15" Laptops -
Starting at $479

(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219799606x1201361003/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doub

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If you don't charge anything to your room what can they charge you for? Sorry if this sounds naive. I've never heard of being charged when being given a comp.

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First, I NEVER get a host on board. If you strike up
a relationship with them they are very likely to check
out your play when you are on property. If they see
little or no play they could try to charge you.
Happened to me at the LVH - cost me a bundle. hosts
are great if you are actually playing, but they get a
bit cranky if they think they are being used. Go
figure.