MGM Rewards

[ChrisP]

Just got back from Vegas. Seems like the tier credits earned for Video Poker players has been reduced anywhere between 1/3 to 1/2. I am basing this on coin in and the amount of time played before the recent changes. Realize it is based on the “Theo loss that is not transparent at all. Played mostly Ultimate X and Hot Roll poker at $12.50 per hand. Did play just a little 5 hand .50 cent TDB. Just wondering if anyone has noticed this with MGM properties.

[dinghy]

Just wondering if anyone has noticed this with MGM properties.

Yep, lots of complaints from vp players.

The old earn rate was $1 = 1 TC.

New rate is 12.5c of theo = 1 TC. But the Vegas properties have been running a 2x TC promo. With the promo factored in, a 6.25% theo hold game should earn at the same rate as before.

But if you play anything with less than a 6.25% theo hold, your earn would be slower than before.

And btw from what I've heard, they're not using exact, computer optimal theo holds for vp. If you played 98.15% 9/6 TDB, you were probably assigned a higher than 1.85% theo hold.

[Jstark]

Just wondering if anyone has noticed this with MGM properties.

Yep, lots of complaints from vp players.

The old earn rate was $1 = 1 TC.

New rate is 12.5c of theo = 1 TC. But the Vegas properties have been running a 2x TC promo. With the promo factored in, a 6.25% theo hold game should earn at the same rate as before.

But if you play anything with less than a 6.25% theo hold, your earn would be slower than before.

And btw from what I've heard, they're not using exact, computer optimal theo holds for vp. If you played 98.15% 9/6 TDB, you were probably assigned a higher than 1.85% theo hold.

They had it good there. You needed TEN TIMES MORE COIN IN at MGM Detroit to earn the same amount as MGM properties in Vegas.

[Koren55]

I last went to the NJ Borgata in February. I didn’t notice any difference in points earned - I racked up a lot (for me). I have plenty of points for my next visit .

[olds442jetaway]

I don’t even play for points anymore at Mohegan Sun. No spendable points at 98 and up machines. 500 bucks coin in on the lower machines for one spendable point. I still get the tier points though. On triple status point days, I can usually earn a 100 buck free play award.

[HotShooter8614]

Staying at the Luxor next week...anyone know if MGM will match my Cesars status if i am already a member?

[Tedlark]

Staying at the Luxor next week...anyone know if MGM will match my Cesars status if i am already a member?

A quick internet search provided an answer:

DIAMOND PLUS: advance to MGM Rewards Gold tier
DIAMOND ELITE & SEVEN STARS: advance to MGM Rewards Platinum tier

This tier match is good for a 90 day trial period. Any other information can be found by you on the MGM Rewards website.