Vegas Values Report - Details on the Best Casino Promotions in Las Vegas!

Vegas Values Report - Details on the Best Casino Promotions in Las Vegas!


See the best Las Vegas casino promotions! Come back the second Sunday of each month to find the best values in Las Vegas. Updated by Scot Krause, our Las Vegas promotions reporter.

Here’s what we found!

Mirage/Hard Rock: Play any slot machine with your Unity card inserted for a chance to win a share of $25,000 in Free Play on Monday, February 19. $500 – $5,000 in Free Play every 30 minutes from 2:00pm – 6:30pm. 3 Winners of $500 in Free Play; 6 Winners of $1,000 in Free Play; 1 Winner of $2,500 in Free Play; 1 Winner of $5,000 in Free Play; and one grand prize winner of $10,000 in Free Play at 7:00pm.

Palms: Win A Ferrari – Meet Jay Leno. Club Serrano members playing at Palms Casino Resort or the sister property Yaamava in Southern California through early February could find themselves behind the wheel of a 2023 Ferrari Portofino. The Grand Finale unfolds on Saturday, February 10, at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, where the legendary Jay Leno will be on hand at 10 p.m. to announce the fortunate winner of The Italian Legend. Visit the club for more details.

Circa Sports: Sports betting brand Circa Sports has announced the return of its popular Circa Squares™ contest for the Big Game on Feb. 11. Circa Squares™ is a fun spin on the popular football squares game, which is won by correctly betting on the combination of the last digits for each team’s score at the end of each quarter. It is available to bettors in Circa Sports markets with physical locations and mobile apps, including Nevada, Illinois, Colorado and Iowa. T

The bets are based around a board that has the two team names on each axis and the numbers 0-9 running down both sides. Circa Squares™ are booked with fixed odds, meaning the odds on a betting ticket do not change and will be paid out if won. Although based on the same concept as traditional football squares – with the combination of the last digits of each team’s score at the end of each quarter determining which bettors win – Circa Squares™ is set apart by the following:
Bettors get to choose whichever squares they want
Bettors can bet as many squares as they would like
Bettors can choose different squares for different quarters
Squares are available for the first, second and third quarters, as well as the final score
Each square within each quarter has its own odds, and combinations that are less likely to happen pay out more than those that are more likely to occur.
Each Circa Squares™ bet must be a minimum of $1. Once bettors choose their squares, a winning square will be determined at the end of the first, second and third quarters, in addition to the end of the game. The winner is determined by looking at the last number in each team’s score, and then matching those numbers on the grid and seeing which square intersects those two numbers. Those looking for a chance to win big can bet on Circa Squares™ in person at all six Circa Sports locations in Nevada. Bets can be placed virtually on the Circa Sports mobile apps in Nevada, Colorado, Illinois and Iowa. For more information on the rules and the Circa Squares™ bets, go to: https://www.circasports.com/circa-squares

House of Blues: Restaurant & Bar and B-Side Lounge on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Tailored for groups of all sizes, the Big Game table packages provide entry to House of Blues and B-Side Lounge starting at 1:30 p.m. and include reserved VIP seating for prime game viewing and a food and beverage table / seating minimum.

Football fans can choose from the following packages (taxes and fees not included):
– Huddle Package ($275) – Complimentary access for one guest
– Red Zone ($550) – Semi-private viewing space with complimentary access for up two guests
– Blitz Package ($1,100) – Exclusive complimentary access for up to four guests within one of our private hideaways
– Gridiron Package ($1,650) – The very finest in table service at a premier table in the venue, with complimentary access for up to six guests
– Endzone Package ($3,300) – Private space for your group of up to twelve guests to enjoy
A delectable menu will be available, featuring sliders, wings, surf & turf, steak, salad and dessert, as well as vegetarian options.
Visit https://www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas for additional information

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Sahara:

  • Playmakers Party at AZILO Ultra Pool and Lounge

    On Thursday, Feb. 8 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., men’s lifestyle magazine FHM and Babes in Toyland will join forces to present the Playmakers Party red carpet charity event at AZILO Ultra Pool and Lounge. Powered by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) of Los Angeles and professional football hall of famer Terrell Davis, the Playmakers Party will be the marquee event on Thursday night of the big game weekend. The evening will feature appearances by more than 200 social media influencers and models as well as performances by DJ Shift, DJ Stephi K and other special guests. Guests must be 21 or older to attend the event. Tickets start at $114.45, plus taxes and fees. Proceeds from the event will benefit Hounds and Heroes. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

  • “The Ultimate 2024 Big Game Tailgate” at AZILO Ultra Pool

    Doors for “The Ultimate 2024 Big Game Tailgate” at AZILO Ultra Pool will open at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, with a televised broadcast on the 240-foot-long LED video wall. Available for $140 per person is the beverage package, including unlimited premium liquor, beer, hard seltzer and prosecco until halftime. Available for $180 per person is the food and beverage package, including everything from the beverage-only package plus a selection of game day favorites such as hot dogs and chili, BBQ beef sliders and nachos until halftime. Groups who wish to go all out can also purchase the “Ultimate Tailgate Party” package. With an $800 food and beverage minimum, groups can choose from a daybed for up to four guests, cabana for up to 10 guests, bungalow for up to 15 guests or party pit for up to 25 guests. For additional information and to purchase tickets to the AZILO Ultra Pool big game experience click here

  • “The Ultimate 2024 Big Game Tailgate” at Chickie’s & Pete’s

    Doors to view the big game at Chickie’s & Pete’s, ESPN’s number one sports bar in North America, will open at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11. Pricing starts at $288.84 per person and includes guaranteed bar seating with big-screen viewing as well as a $225 food and beverage credit for mouthwatering game day fare, drinks and bottle service. The sports bar’s extensive menu of game day mainstays includes Philly cheesesteaks, buffalo chicken nachos, Chickie’s wings, a variety of juicy burgers, several different delectable pizzas, mussels in red, white or Sicilian sauce and Chickie’s world famous Crabfries. In addition, the sports bar will offer premium, deluxe and VIP table seating. For more information and tickets to Chickie’s & Pete’s big game viewing click here. SAHARA Las Vegas is also home to multiple William Hill betting stations, including the main sportsbook inside Chickie’s & Pete’s, available during the big game. Complimentary valet and parking as well as direct access to the Las Vegas Monorail is also available.

  • Leap into the New Year

The $290,000 Leap into The New Year Drawing is limited to Club Serrano members. Earn 1 entry into the drawings playing Slot or Table Games, for every 100 Tier Points earned. Earn 2X entries on Thursdays, between January 1st and February 22nd. The drawing will take place on Thursday, February 29th, 2024.

Silverton: “Tarot Tuesdays” every Tuesday thru Feb. 27 at Shady Grove Lounge. Between the hours of 6-8pm, visitors can get a “happy hour reading” from Michele Tell, intuitive & natural tarot card reader, licensed in Psychic Arts in Las Vegas. In these “happy hour readings,” Tell blends her innate psychic gifts with intuitive Tarot interpretations on love, career, money, family, personal obstacles and the self-care journey. She provides a truly deep introspective experience she likes to call Extremely Real Tarot Guidance.Tell uses numerous tarot decks for messages that showcase current patterns and behaviors and future pathing while providing interesting messages for 2024. Those wishing to receive a reading can sign in beginning at 5pm every Tuesday at Shady Grove Lounge. Readings begin at 6 pm until 8 pm and will last about 10 minutes each. Tarot Readings are complimentary with a purchase of a drink.

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Downtown Grand February Promotions:

  • Big Game Viewing Party kicking off at 3:30 p.m. on February 11, dive into an all-inclusive viewing party packed with unlimited stadium-style grub & drinks starting at $125. Tackle your appetite and sip away until the end of the third quarter, and if you’re still thirsty for victory during the fourth, a cash bar will keep the party vibes going! It’s a win-win, so grab your ticket to the game-changer of all viewing parties.
  • Valentine Day Dinner Prix Fixe Menu at Triple George Grill: Indulge in a romantic experience at Triple George Grill with an exclusive 4-course prix fixe menu for two for $175 during Valentine’s Day Week, February 14th – February 18th, available from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. The menu begins with a starter of your choice between oysters Rockefeller and tomato bruschetta. For the second course, savor a delightful selection between a strawberry salad or lobster bisque. Choose from four delicious entrée selections for the main course and finish off with a delicious dessert trio.
  • Sports Memory Memorabilia Sale: Take home your favorite autographed memorabilia. Visit Thursday, February 8, through Sunday, February 11, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Plus, an Autograph session with former NFL player Jeff Garcia. Jeff Garcia visits Downtown Grand on Friday, February 9, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The first 100 guests will receive a free autographed picture. Guests may purchase jerseys for $125, footballs or mini helmets for $85, photos for $30, and cards for $20 each with autographs. Brought to us by Sports Memory.
  • Dealer’s Draw Drawing: Play Table Games at Downtown Grand and win entries to the prize drawing offering autographed football memorabilia. The earning period begins at 11 a.m. Friday, February 9, will end after the 3rd Quarter of the Big Game on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Drawings during the Big Game will be held at the end of each Quarter.

Treasure Island: Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que will host a watch party for the BIG GAME on Sunday, Feb. 11. Doors open at 1 p.m. For the party, Gilley’s is serving up all-you-can-drink draft beers and premium cocktails with a food buffet. Packages start at $200+. Must be 21 years of age or older. Limited seating is available. Guests may call 702-894-7371 to purchase wristbands. Tax and gratuity not included.

Downtown Grand: Big Game Viewing Party. Kicking off at 3:30 p.m. on February 11, dive into an all-inclusive viewing party packed with unlimited stadium-style grub & drinks starting at $125. Tackle your appetite and sip away until the end of the third quarter, and if you’re still thirsty for victory during the fourth, a cash bar will keep the party vibes going.

Plaza: Big Game Early Bird Tickets – $125. Viewing Party Ticket Includes: Stadium Food Buffet, Buckets of beer, Cash Bar, HD Big Screen Projectors and William Hill Satellite Betting stations. Doors open at 1:30. GET TICKETS

D/Circa/Golden Gate: “Win Derek’s 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R” promotional giveaway is a joint casino promotion for gaming patrons of Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino. The promotion runs until March 29, 2024 with eight (8) monthly qualifier drawings. One (1) drawing on the last Friday of each month August – March. The qualifier earning period began on August 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM and ends on March 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The grand prize is one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R and the giveaway of this 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R to the winner will be on April 13, 2024. In order to participate and win, you must be a Club One Player’s Club member. Must be present at Finale drawing to win and claim Derek’s Ford F-150 Raptor R. 2. Earn drawing tickets thru casino play. See details at club booth.

Strat: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at with traditional dishes offered at CHĪ Asian Kitchen, a celebratory lion dance performance and more offered in honor of the Lunar New Year. CHĪ Asian Kitchen, serving authentic and reimagined Asian dishes, will offer an array of traditional Lunar New Year dishes from Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11. With ingredients that symbolize prosperity, happiness, good fortune and abundance in the new year, selections will include Soup of the Sea, made with lobster, snow crab, scallops, shrimp, green onions and shiitake mushrooms, priced at $25; Peking duck salad with watermelon radish, cucumbers, mandarin oranges and almond ginger-plum vinaigrette, priced at $45; Shaoxing drunken chicken with baby bock choy, ginger sow, Huadiao rice wine and goji berries, priced at $33; and seafood hot pot made with scallops, shrimp, littleneck clams, black cod, lettuce, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, green onions and ginger garlic sauce, priced at $36. A festive cocktail, “Year of the Wood Dragon,” will be available, made with Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Haiken lychee vodka, yuzu, lime, strawberry and pink peppercorn reduction and aquafaba, priced at $13. The full menu will also be available. The festivities will continue on The STRAT’s casino floor, where a traditional lion dance will be performed by Lohan School of Shaolin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. One of the most popular traditions during Lunar New Year, lion dances are believed to bring prosperity and good fortune for the upcoming year. Performers dance in extravagant lion costumes, which symbolize power, wisdom and superiority, and in celebration of the Year of the Dragon, a special 10-person dragon will be added to the performance. Guests may try their luck and play for the chance to win free slot play, promo chips, dining credit, Tower admissions, show tickets and more during the money tree gaming promotion. Held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17, guests will receive a prize envelope for every 1,500 base points earned while playing their favorite games. Up to three envelopes may be earned.

Plaza: $20,000 Super Bingo Giveaway. To qualify, players receive 10 drawing tickets for every Super Bingo 2-day tournament played through June 2024. Upcoming tournament dates in 2024 are: Feb. 5-7, March 4-6, April 8-10, and May 6-8. The giveaway drawing will occur during intermission on day 2 of the Super Bingo tournament on June 5, 2024. Players must be present to win. Ten prizes will be awarded with a first prize of $10,000. All prizes will be paid in cash. In addition, players who play three or more Super Bingo tournaments from now through May 2024 will receive free registration for the June 2024 event.

FREE Slot Tournament with over $2,000 in prize money! – The publishers of the American Casino Guide have created a website to play in slot tournaments for FREE! A new tournament begins the first of each month and last all month long. No download is needed and you can play right away! You get 7,500 credits to play and the top scorers win a prize – and you can play up to five times for FREE! To play, or for more details, go to: https://www.freeslottournaments.com/ Please note that you must be 18, or older, to play. Good luck!

Rampart: Two-for-One Lunch and Dinner at Market Place Buffet on Presidents Day. On Monday, Feb. 19, players earning 50 same-day points will receive two-for-one entry to the Market Place Buffet. Regularly priced at $31.99 per person, the all-day buffet is served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday.

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Mob Museum: Announces FREE museum admission for Nevada residents and buy-one, get-one admission for non-residents on Wednesday, Feb. 14 to celebrate its 12th anniversary. The day will also include an exclusive showcase of the two Thompson submachine guns used in the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on February 14, 1929. That Valentine’s Day, seven members and associates of the North Side bootlegging gang were lined up against a wall and shot to death by assassins believed to have been hired by Al Capone. The bricks from that wall are on permanent display on the Museum’s third-floor St. Valentine’s Day Massacre exhibit.

Tropicana Las Vegas: Will close its doors April 2 and begin to demolish the casino-resort to make way for the Oakland Athletics’ planned Las Vegas ballpark. The demolition process is expected to take between nine months and a year.

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House of Blues Las Vegas: Return of the world-famous House of Blues Gospel Brunch at Mandalay Bay! Performances · February 18 & 25 · March 10 & 31 · April 21 & 28 Tickets at houseofblues.com/lasvegas/gospelbrunch. Tickets for Gospel Brunch at House of Blues are $64.50 (adults), $37.50 (children three – 11), plus applicable fees.

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Macau Hits Another Post-Covid Income Record In January 2024


During the first month of 2024, the gaming industry in Macau continued to grow in terms of accumulated profits, with gross gaming profit (GGR) reaching MOP19.3bln, which is approximately US$2.4bln. Additionally, this GGR represents 77% of the MOP24.9bln, which is approximately US$3bln, revealed in the first month of 2019, two months prior to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The series of post-COVID records continues:

In compliance with information unveiled by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), aka the local regulator, January’s number saw a 67% growth compared to January of the former year. In addition, the aforementioned GGR also represents the increase of 4% from last month’s GGR of MOP18.5bln, which is approximately US$2.3bln.

However, just 1 month in the previous year exceeded the stated January results. That month is October, which involved the National Day holiday week and which GGR was MOP19.5 billion, which is roughly US$2.4bln.

During the entire previous year, Macau’s casino GGR came to MOP183.05 billion, which is approximately US$22.68bln, showing a growth of 333.8% from the same period in 2022.

Morgan Stanley forecast:

Morgan Stanley has officially predicted that gross gaming income from Macau’s mass market will exceed 120% of the levels prior to the pandemic by the end of this year, likely driving EBITDA figures to come to the levels of 2019.

Furthermore, the previous year represented a renewal for Macau, which means that it emerged from the envelope of COVID-19 and connected regulations that managed to shut down the entire city for a period of 3 years. In addition, the same year marked the 1st year of fresh gaming licenses for 6 concessionaires, which means that operators accustomed to to the newest surroundings that entails avoided junkets, moved to a mass market model with the main goal of luring additional foreign players, according to Asia Gaming Brief.

Relatedly, the aforementioned January data exceeded the expectations of the Macau government. In this sense, during December, SAR’s Chief Executive pointed out his projection of MOP180 billion, which is approximately US$22.4bln, some MOP50bln, which is approximately $6.22bln, higher than the government formerly projected.

According to the latest gaming licenses, if yearly GGR in Macau come to or exceeds MOP180bln, the aforementioned 6 concessionaires will have to raise their MOP109bln, which is roughly $13.48bln, non-gaming spending by a maximum of 20%. But, the SAR’s Chief Executive was restrained about revealing the necessary operator requirements as soon as the threshold is crossed.

Macau’s Mass Table Segment Reached 75% Market Share in Q4 2023:

In other news, since Macau’s casino facilities restarted operations in January 2023, the mass table market has seen steady growth and accounted for 75.2% of total table revenue in Q4 2023. The figure reportedly rose from a share of 74.4% held in the previous quarter.





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French Regulator ANJ Warns About Illegal Gambling Sites


L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), a gambling regulator from France, works hard to prevent illegal gambling in the country. The regulator recently warned all players about the fraud that is occurring in the industry: various illegal gambling operators use the brands of popular licensed operators to advertise their services on social media platforms, especially Facebook.

Risks for players

That way, even those looking to gamble legally can be tricked into placing illegal bets. Now, the regulator has joined forces with Meta to monitor and resolve the issue.

So far, ANJ has found about 400 illegal websites, which resulted in 137 user accounts on Facebook being blocked. The main operators that were used for illegal operations were Barrière and JOA groups. The profiles of these operators have been created and their brand image was used to attract potential customers to the illegal website. They also created mobile apps that players were led to from Facebook images.

Online casinos aren’t legalized in France. However, some operators are allowed to offer online sports betting and horse racing betting services to French players. Also, land-based casinos that have appropriate licenses are also legal.

According to ANJ, players are at huge risk due to betting on illegal sites. They risk not being paid when they win, as well as various payment frauds and the risk of stealing personal data.

The regulator commented: “If in doubt about the legality of the gambling site on which you are about to bet, consult the list of sites approved by the ANJ. You can also consult the blacklist of sites that have been administratively blocked by the ANJ. We invite anyone who notices the presence of fake advertisements to report them.”

Worth of illegal betting market

In December 2023, ANJ said that the illegal betting market in France was worth up to €1.50 billion (£1.28bn/$1.62bn), which is more than 10% higher than the wagered amount in the country on a yearly basis.

According to research conducted by ANJ, 510 illegal websites are active. About 60% of all traffic comes from 21 of them.

PwC published a study with concerning data: the gross gaming revenue illegal casinos earned is somewhere between €748m and €1.5bn, which is between 5% and 10% of total gambling in France. The record was set in 2022 when it was €12.9 billion.

Source:

“French regulator issues warning over illegal online casinos on Facebook”, igamingbusiness.com, January 31, 2023.

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Mississippi Moves One Step Closer to Legalizing Online Sports Betting After House Passes Bill


One step closer

The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill that would legalize online sports betting in the state.

Should it make it through the Senate, it will pass into law July 1, 2024

If approved, the legislation would put Mississippi among the 29 other states that already permit mobile sports betting. The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act passed the GOP-controlled House 97-14. It will now head to the state Senate for consideration. Should it make it through the Senate, it will pass into law July 1, 2024.

Despite sports wagering being legal in Mississippi since 2018, online betting has remained illegal. However, according to the bill’s main sponsor Republican Representative Casey Eure, the state could benefit greatly from online sports betting to the tune of up to $35m a year in tax revenue.

Eure believes it would limit the number of illegal bets too. He stated that, in 2023, $64bn was gambled on illegal sports bets across the US. “Mississippi makes up 5% of that market, which is $3bn,” he explained.

What’s in the bill?

The House proposal requires online gaming platforms such as FanDuel or DraftKings to partner with a casino in the state before permitting customers to bet online. However, while the bill limits casinos to only partnering with one platform, several Mississippi casinos can work with the same platform.

In Mississippi, there are 26 casinos and around 30 sportsbooks, according to Eure.

there will be no incentive for platforms to partner with small casinos

While this will may be a good deal for some, there are concerns that smaller casinos will miss out. House Democratic Leader Robert Johnson said there will be no incentive for platforms to partner with small casinos, meaning the money will go to the state’s already-popular casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

He proposed that casinos within 40 miles of placed mobile bets should absorb some of the profit; however, his efforts were defeated by Republicans.

Tax revenue

As they passed the bill, the House also amended where the revenue goes.

all 12% would be directed to a state emergency fund

Initially, the 12% tax on sports bets was split, with 4% of revenue to the county where the casino is located and 8% to the state. In the amendment, all 12% would be directed to a state emergency fund for repairing roads and bridges.

With a lot riding on the success of this bill, Eure is actively talking with Senate leaders to get it over the line.

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Italian Police Seize Three Maltese Online Gambling Companies in Mafia-Related Sting


Italian law enforcement has seized three online gambling companies registered in Malta as part of the “Operation Galaxy” investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta mafia’s involvement in the island nation’s iGaming industry.

The companies are allegedly tied to Italian businessman Antonio Ricci, who officials believe built a network of online gambling companies that would funnel a portion of their profits to ‘Ndrangheta, which is based in Reggio Calabria, Italy, in exchange for protection, as well as assistance with promoting their brands. The illegal gambling group would, in turn, send collected funds to satellite locations overseas to dodge Italian taxes.

The estimated value of the confiscated assets is €400m.

Italian Guardia di Finanza, under the authorization of Direzione Investigativa Antimafia (DIA), carried out the seizures, which, in addition to the three unnamed gambling companies, include two Maltese trusts and their financial portfolios. The estimated value of the confiscated assets is €400m.

In the meantime, a court has issued a two-and-a-half-year Special Public Security Surveillance order on the 48-year-old Ricci, who is not allowed to leave Reggio Calabria. He had lived in Malta for a decade fighting extradition to Italy for other crimes before voluntarily returning to Italy in early 2020.

‘Ndrangheta connections to the Maltese gambling industry are not uncommon. In 2015, six suspected mafia members were extradited from Malta to Italy to face prosecution for their role in an online betting money laundering scheme. And in late 2023, over 200 members of ‘Ndrangheta were sentenced to a combined 2,200 in prison for a litany of crimes; they used online gambling companies to launder their money.

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