Episode Description
A few weeks ago #Caesars upset a lot of people by not only changing their status match rules, but also retroactively removing status for people who didn’t qualify under the new rules. Thankfully they have now backtracked, making us wonder if they did it out of the kindness in their hearts or because they legally needed to.
In other #news we update you on what it was like on the Strip this last weekend including: numbing drinks at Cosmo, Paris Las #Vegas construction and the Cosmo’s awesomeness. We also discuss waived MGM resort fees with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, Peppermill’s announcement and the ways Resorts World continues to fall short nearly a year after opening.
Produced & Edited by: Shawn Coomer
Episode Guide:
0:00 Angry Henry the jackpot winner
2:03 Caesars Rewards backtracks on revoking elite status
4:01 Is Caesars smart for reinstating matched Diamond status?
5:02 MGM & Caesars status match opportunities & latest data points
7:15 Do you get waived MGM resort fees with Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts?
9:25 Why we won’t gatekeep info for people who don’t want you to know
10:11 Update on Resorts World stay experience & Hilton Honors benefits
13:41 Resorts World Las Vegas mezcal and tequila festival
15:33 Taco Bell Cantina experience
16:21 Cosmo at 2am, what it’s like and why we hope MGM doesn’t ruin it
17:30 Off menu mouth numbing drink at Cosmo’s Chandelier Bar.
19:01 Vanderpump Paris is stunning
20:20 Paris construction update – Martha Stewart & Nobu
21:30 Peppermill announces some very exciting news
Relevant Links:
Angry Henry – https://twitter.com/suncoastcasino/status/1512556931155697676?s=21&t=Z5sk_OIAoO32mLkiMIGpTA
Caesars’ backtrack – https://milestomemories.com/caesars-rewards-reverses-diamond-claw-backs/
Amex FHR & MGM resort fees – https://milestomemories.com/do-mgm-gold-members-pay-resort-fees-on-amex-fhr-stays/
Resorts World Hilton benefits – https://milestomemories.com/conrad-las-vegas-diamond-benefits/
Resorts World rough check-in – https://milestomemories.com/conrad-las-vegas-check-in/
Mezcal festival – https://twitter.com/resortsworldlv/status/1511469917270253569?s=21&t=acycPMFs9g471509z9tsmg
Peppermill news – https://twitter.com/PeppermillVegas/status/1513619398354890752
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Haven't been to a MGM property in years, most of them are to far south
Where can I find the guy's story of the check-in at Resorts World?
This is how busy vegas is. Manor rooms at circus circus are being used
Poor Henry and his 'Dad' face…looks a bit like my Dad when he was annoyed. 😂
If I was a local resident and hit for $8k, not sure I would want my picture taken either. Ha! It was a great face he made. Hey Shawn: Not sure how often you get to Tampa, but I would enjoy meeting you in person on your next trip. I live across one of the bridges, next to Clearwater. Looking forward to my upcoming trip to LV in May and checking out Vanderpumps. Thanks for another informative vlog.
Not surprised Delano wouldn't waive the fees, I'm not a big fan of the management at Delano. I was screwed and forced to sleep in my car for one night because the manager wasn't willing to take half payment for my 10 day stay, while the desk clerk was. It was just over a card daily limit issue and was paid in full the next day, but it was really shitty customer service!
Mezcal it is for real hombres 😉😉
Players are better off going to MGM, because caesars is a jinx property ! Win with M-Life !
Also you can just buy 1 flower bud for $2 plus tax. The wife and I do that, since we get drinks when we gamble
Have to agree with Mark in the Tequila vs Mezcal description
Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Thanks for watching
Hey thanks for the invite this week! Lol y’all partying without me😢😢😢
You already know I’m here for the peppermill
Very cryptic message peppermill put out but so happy we have 10 more years of peppermill. I rarely have waiting issues at peppermill. Or any issues period! Longest I had to wait was 15 mins. And that’s enough time to go get a cock tail. Mark don’t complain about peppermill or we goin fight 😂😂
The photographers and the wait staff are always great!
Ok one complaint they need more merch at peppermill more shirts /jackets pins
That’s one of the last old school places. I’d buy peppermill merch. I was going to last time but they had one white sweatshirt and it was a small.
Mark where you here for the dust storm?
They never matched me to begin with this year, i tried like 3 separate times, but after the 4th I finally got it yesterday! Not sure if this had anything to do with it but I did speak to my casino host about it weeks ago and he did speak to the rewards program about it. He called me yesterday to say they matched but this would be the last time.
As always, excellent vlog 👍👍👍👍👍
Nice job guys. Mark, if it makes you feel better I did get that Martha Stewart joke.
Ha! I know I’ve seen him at tables at Suncoast! Anyways I’m getting ready to head there right now lol just got off work
Angry Henry might have been angry because they probably made him wait for an hour before they paid him, and he really needed to go to the men's room.
About 25 yrs ago when I moved here I was walking through the Orleans & an older fella was sitting at a $1 slot machine waiting for an $18+k jackpot. Stone face, zero emotion. Said thank you when congratulated but you could tell that was probably a small fraction of what the guy puts out on a yearly basis. He was so unimpressed and we're like "Holy Shit!!" lol
Maybe he is afraid his creditors will come after him. Or maybe his wife will want half.
Yep, that 8700 which is actually like 6k real money after tax ain’t making a big dent in what he’s lost overall. That’s the look I see there.
If you don’t have a business, what do you choose to apply for the business earners card?
Boy is that so true,local casinos can be a drag (atmosphere)……I have seen big wins and what clearly appears to be locals, inflamed with envy….or many are depressed, no happiness…seen it @ Red Rock & Green Valley casinos…..poor folks are caught in a bad cycle!
I'm really excited to hear about the restaurant situation at Bally's. I just subscribed. 🙂
I've learned over the past year…tequila is not created equal. There are truly so many "stages" of it. There are some major differences, and when you get the right ones…it's amazingly amazing.
Hey boys, still enjoying your weekly updates! I have good one for you. Caesars nightmare!!! My wife and I stayed at Harrahs for three nights last week and three nights Aria.
Received an email confirmation for an all in price prior to arrival at Harrahs. Went to check out and bill changed to their advantage of an additional 150.00. Appears they added resort fees that were not mentioned in original confirmation email. Brutal. Hate Caesars!
Aria MGM stay was great with the three comp nights.
I tried the match with an active Caesars base and MGM Rewards Gold and they denied me at Planet Hollywood, was going to stay at Caesars next month but now am staying at Mirage because they won't match me. And I earned my Gold status at MGM, no match so I guess it is Caesar's loss…
Also, the desk was at the cashier, no dedicated club card desk and they were frankly a bit rude to me. So while I have had issues with MGM properties they always go above and beyond to take care of me!
Cosmo is the epicenter of fun and great service!
One problem with "hotel hopping" is the morning checkout times & late afternoon checkin times.