September 6, 2009 Vegas Values Report
- Last Updated on 13 April 2012
- Published Date
Here’s what we found for the week of September 6, 2009...
Here are great Las Vegas coupons, discounts, savings and offers we have for you this week...
September Gambling Podcast -Casino Gambling and the Law with I. Nelson Rose. The American Casino Guide has a monthly podcast hosted by the book's author, Steve Bourie, who talks about topics of interest to travelers who like to visit casinos and during the course of each show he interviews a special guest from the world of casino travel or gambling.
For the September podcast Steve interviews gambling law expert I. Nelson Rose. They discuss current U.S. laws governing Internet gambling; the rights of players who count cards at blackjack; the rights of players who win slot jackpots that are disputed by the casinos; legal rights when gambling at Indian casinos; and more. To visit the podcast page, go to: americancasinoguide.com/podcasts.shtml
On that page you can also access past interviews with noted gaming authorities, including: Jean Scott, Max Rubin, Bob Dancer, Stanford Wong, Arnold Snyder, John Grochowski, Henry Tamburin, John Robison, The Wizard of Odds, Bill Burton, Jeffrey Compton, Anthony Curtis and Linda Boyd.
Fiesta Rancho: Keno Mania Tournament every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 4 – 27. $750 weekly prize pool. FREE registration. See Keno for complete details and rules. Aliante Station: Monday Night Mayhem every Monday night during NFL games inside the Access Showroom. Food and drink specials, hang with hot cheerleaders, play live Blackjack during the game, prize drawings and all you can drink Bud Light Draft just $20. Watch the game on super size screens. Doors open one hour before kickoff. Bighorn/Longhorn: New: "Bigshot Buddies." Any existing member may sign up a new member and they will earn points for their friends play for a period of over three months (the remainder of current month plus three full months). Cannery: Flat Screen TV Giveaway (September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27). Football season is here. Play your favorite table game for a chance to win a new LCD HD 1080P flat screen TV. Players can earn entries into the drawings with each half hour of rated table game play. Drawings will take place Saturday and Sunday nights at 9 pm. See pit for details. Must be present to win. Ellis Island Casino & Brewery: Casino-Wide Football Parties. Random drawings for NFL merchandise. Special Football Party Platters at the Lounge Bar and Casino Bar: Fitzgeralds: Sign up for Club Fitz and receive a FREE souvenir Fitz Shamrock Key chain after you earn your first 25 cash back points. (New/ongoing promotion until further notice.) Palms Casino Resort: Club Palms members can participate in the $88K September Super Slot Spin & Win September 8 –12 located in the Food Court from 8 am – 10 pm. One prize will be awarded each promotional swipe day to all Club Palms members who swipe their Club Palms card in one of the designated card swipe devices located in the Food Court or one of the promotion stations located on the casino floor. It is the sole responsibility of each participant to ensure that his or her card is properly swiped and the receipt/prize voucher is retrieved. Participants may only swipe their own player’s cards. Prizes may include but are not limited to: Free Slot Play, up to $1,000 cash, point offers, various food certificates and other prizes. Redemption for prizes other than point multipliers or promotional cash may be redeemed in the Food Court from 8 am-10 pm. All prizes must be claimed by expiration date on voucher by 10 pm. Plaza/Vegas Club: Mystery Money Mania for chances to win cash prizes or free slot play – up to $1,500. From September 8 through October 3, players receive one drawing ticket for every 100 points earned by winning a Blackjack, a straight number bet of five or 14 on Roulette, a Craps proposition or with every $25 Bingo buy-in. Every Saturday during the promotion, five lucky players from the Plaza and five lucky players from the Vegas Club will be drawn to pick from 14 “Mystery Money Mania” envelopes. Envelope cash breakdown is (1) $1,000, (1) $500 (1) $400, (1) $300 (1) $200, (8) $100. Winner will select one envelope and can either keep the amount inside this envelope or select a new envelope from the board. If a second envelope is selected, the winner is eligible for only the amount in the second envelope. Each winner has their choice of either the cash amount in the envelope or a free slot play option at a 50% increase. (IE: $100 cash or $150 free slot play). Drawings will be held every Saturday at the Plaza at 7 p.m. and at the Vegas Club at 9 p.m. In addition, a second chance drawing will occur at the Plaza at 8 p.m. and at the Vegas Club at 10 p.m. Five winners will be selected at each drawing and will be awarded with $100 free slot play. That's it for this week. Vegas Values Updates: The American Casino Guide web site has a discussion board where you can read about any updates to each week's Vegas Values report. You can also post any questions or comments you have about any casino promotions. Go to - http://forum.americancasinoguide.com/ Paris: Las Vegas International Mariachi Show featuring Latin and Mariachi sensation Lucero, along with Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán and Mariachi Sol de México De José Hernández. Celebrating 19 years, the traditionally grand music event is held each year in September to coincide with Fiestas Patrias, Mexico‘s Independence. This year’s event will take place Saturday, September 12, at 8 p.m. Ellis Island Casino & Brewery: In celebration of Labor Day, the casino will be giving away $200 in FREE Play every Saturday in September. Get drawing tickets for every 500 points earned and with every taxable jackpot. Just swipe your PPC card at the kiosk daily during the month of September to obtain your drawing tickets. Drawings held every Saturday in September at 9 p.m. for $200 in FREE Play. Winner must be present. See Promo Booth for Details. South Point: September Frenzy: PT’s and Sierra Gold Taverns: Football season is back and PT’s and Sierra Gold give fans throughout the Las Vegas Valley a reason to celebrate with kickoff parties on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. Partygoers at all taverns will enjoy a FREE stadium buffet, complete with hot dogs, burgers, boneless wings and more, Bud and Bud Light specials, and Absolut Peppar Bloody Mary specials. All tavern locations will also be hosting contests and giving away prizes, including official football merchandise, throughout the first NFL game of the year between defending Super Bowl Champions the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans. Golden Rewards players will receive five times points earned between Sept. 10 and Sept. 13. Gold Coast: “Take It or Trade It” drawings in September. $500 guaranteed or trade for chance of up to $5,000. 10 winners at each drawing, September 12, 19 and 26. Start earning entries on September 6. Club Coast slot and table players are eligible. Slot players receive 1 ticket for every 200 points. Table Players receive 1 ticket for $10 average bet per hour. Double entries on Friday’s September 11, 18 and 25. Complete rules posted at Club Coast. Fitzgeralds: Beginning September 11, “$250,000 Crack the Code & Win Hot Seat Promotion.” 24 Code Crackers selected daily to attempt to win $250,000. Promotion is set to run through January 3, 2010. See Club Fitz for details and complete rules. Tropicana: Hosting hot summer block parties weekends thru Labor Day. Tropicana Block Parties feature a variety of nonstop, live entertainment including comedy, magic, impressions, hypnosis, salsa music, dancing and more. Block Parties are open-air entertainment events, FREE of charge and open to the public. Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8 p.m. Sundays from 7-9 p.m. El Cortez: Extending its $15 FREE dining credit promotion through the end of September for all active U.S. military personnel as further appreciation and support for the U.S. Armed Forces. This promotion, which began in August, provides a $15 dining credit valid at The Flame Steakhouse and Café Cortez to anyone presenting a valid active military ID during August and September. Individuals are limited to one dining credit per day and no minimum purchase is required. Casino MonteLago: Celebrate Labor Day with Chef Paul’s Smokin’ Barbecue at Casino MonteLãgo’s Tenuta Patio Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Chef Paul Jones, who previously owned the “Smells Like Smoke” barbecue restaurant in Los Angeles will serve an array of Southern barbecue favorites including smoked ribs, Southern-style Hot Links, barbecue brisket, barbecue chicken, and much more. The barbecue is $16 per person, and $8 for children under age 12. Cash sales only. For additional information call Casino MonteLãgo at 702-939-8888. Palms: Offering Club Palms members the chance to participate in the $355K Electronics Extravaganza Play, Earn & Win promotion every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in September. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. and continuing through midnight each promotional day, players may earn points for gift redemption. All points earned in same day for promotion period may be redeemed for the featured Palms items. Redemption hours for promotion are 10 a.m. – midnight in the Food Court. Electronic gift items range from clocks to Nintendo DSI systems. Hard Rock: Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co. is offering Las Vegas locals 20 percent off all tattoos every Monday and Tuesday, now through September. Patrons must present a valid Nevada I.D. to receive the discount. For additional information on this offer, please contact Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co. at 702-216-5360. Eldorado/Joker’s Wild Casinos (Henderson): Senior Day Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Young at Heart Members 50+. Earn 200 points and choose your meal from the Special Senior Menu and you keep your points.
---The Touch Down $6.99 (3 Wings, 2 Mini Hot Dogs, 2 Sliders and 3 Shrimp)
---8 Wings $5.99
---6 Mini Hot Dogs $5.99
---4 Sliders (Mini Hamburgers) $5.99
---8 Breaded Shrimp $5.99
(All platters include one EI Beer).
Luck, Royals, Good Food and Jackpots to all..... Regards, H. Scot Krause
Author not responsible for omissions, changes and/or errors.Ongoing September Promotions
---Monday – Earn 8,000 same-day points to redeem $25 in Club points for a $50 Chevron Gas Card
---Tuesday – Earn 400 same-day slot points and receive your choice of a personal blender, George Foreman Grill, Multi Cooker or Igloo Cooler and keep your points.
---Wednesday – receive 50% off all restaurants when paying with your Club points.
---Thursday – Earn 100 same-day points to play our Swipe & Win Stetson game. Prizes range from double points, free play or buy one get one Lunch or Dinner Buffets.
---Friday – 2x’s Points from Noon until Midnight.
250 Points: T-Shirt or $10 Free Slot Play
500 Points: 2 Free Breakfast/Lunch Buffets or Duffle Bag or $20 Free Slot Play
1,500 Points: 2 Free Dinner Buffets or Bathrobe or $50 Free Slot Play
2,500 Points: $50 Dining Certificate or Logo Jacket or $100 Free Slot Play
Golden Gate: Scratch Card promotion has been extended thru the end of September. For every 100 points earned in the same day, players get one FREE scratch card. Scratch cards are worth up to $1,000 instant FREE play and every card is a possible winner. Scratch cards must be picked up on the day they are earned. Free play is awarded instantly.
Wolfgang Puck (Restaurants): Expressing appreciation to Las Vegas locals this summer by offering guests 25% off their check. Through September 30, guests may take advantage of this special offer at Spago (Caesars Palace), Postrio (Venetian), Chinois (Caesars Palace), and Trattoria del Lupo (Mandalay Bay).
Atlantic City Blog - Want information on Atlantic City casino promotions? The American Casino Guide web site has an Atlantic City blog with information about promotions and events at all Atlantic City casinos. To visit the blog, go to: http://atlanticcity.americancasinoguide.com/
Summer Pool Promotions
M Resort: Spring/Summer: FREE poolside entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 pm.
Las Vegas Hilton: Las Vegas Hilton Cool by the Pool (located on the 3rd floor pool deck) is back for the summer. Enjoy Happy Hour from 4PM - 8PM daily along with FREE live entertainment, 2-for-one drinks, $2 shrimp cocktails and Ceviche for only $3.)
Imperial Palace: Welcomes another sizzling summer season of the poolside, Imperial Hawaiian Luau. In its 18th year, the open-air dinner show features an all-you can eat buffet, all-you-can drink adult beverages and a souvenir Pagoda cup for every ticket holder. The Hawaiian Imperial Luau performs every Tuesday and Saturday through Sept. 29. Tickets for the Imperial Hawaiian Luau are on sale now at the Imperial Palace box office, or by calling 702-731-3311. General admission tickets are $49.95 (plus tax & fees) and VIP tickets are $59.95 (plus tax & fees). VIP tickets come with preferred seating, all you can drink “you call its” and a traditional Hawaiian lei.
Stratosphere: Announced the addition of bikini blackjack to the newly renovated pool area. Bikini blackjack is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 7:00 p.m. and will last throughout the summer. In addition to the new blackjack tables, the area offers a large resort swimming pool, hot tub, newly upgraded cabanas, bar, and bikini-clad blackjack dealers. Additional daily poolside activities include, pool volleyball tournaments, water balloon toss and beer pong tournaments. The café recently launched a tasty new lunch menu, which includes gourmet salads and sandwiches, as well as an upgraded bar menu with a variety of specialty cocktails. The outdoor pool area is located on the 8th floor of the Stratosphere and is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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