Here’s what we found for the week of April 19, 2009...

Here are great Las Vegas coupons, discounts, savings and offers we have for you this week...

Win a FREE Dinner Buffet for Two at the Gold Coast: The American Casino Guide is giving away four dinner buffet certificates, each valid for a party of two at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino.

To be eligible all you need to do is post a casino review on any casino in its U.S. casino directory. To see a list of all casinos in each state, go to http://www.americancasinoguide.com/casino_directory.shtml

The contest ends Wednesday April 22. Four winners will then randomly be chosen for a certificate valid until September 30, 2009. Please note that you need to post your review at the listing for each individual casino and not on the discussion board. The more casino reviews you post, the better your chances of winning. Good luck!

M Resort: Hostile Grape, the new Wine Cellar and Cocktail Bar inside the M Resort is now featuring Wednesday night specials from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails, live broadcasts with MIX 94.1’s morning personality, JC Fernandez, $2 per ounce wine sampling and live DJ entertainment featuring DJ Carlos Sanchez and DJ Dru with Sam Lemos on sax and Cayce on percussion. The Wednesday night events are hosted by 944, spyonvegas.com, MIX 94.1, Canyon Road Winery and Ultimat Vodka. (Ongoing until further notice.)

Miscellanous Offer: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream will commemorate its 31st Annual “FREE Cone Day” on Tuesday, April 21 at the Galleria Mall at Sunset in Henderson and at the District at Green Valley Ranch Casino with celebrity scoopers to benefit Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and to benefit the Nevada Community Learning Centers (formerly Classroom on Wheels). All small cones are FREE from noon to 8 pm with no purchase necessary, but patrons are invited to make a donation to the respective local charity.

Bellagio: On Saturday, May 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. only, renowned artist Dale Chihuly will autograph copies of his books, including his latest “Chihuly Black,” a stunning 208-page collection of his most recent work with black glass.  In addition, Chihuly will personally introduce the 2009 Portland Press editions of the book.  Editions of all Dale Chihuly books are available for purchase within Chihuly at Bellagio, the first and only shop featuring the work of Dale Chihuly. Known for revolutionizing the skill of glass-blowing, Chihuly designed the extraordinary Fiori di Como chandelier located in the Bellagio lobby. 

Sahara: Hosting a Pai Gow Poker Jackpot Giveaway. The promotion, which runs thru June 19, allows Club Sahara members to earn drawing tickets for the opportunity to walk away with one of three cash prizes: 1st place = $7,000, 2nd place = $4,200 and 3rd place = $2,800. When a player receives any four of a kind or better on a Pai Gow Poker game, they will receive one ticket to enter the drawing. Recipients must enter their ticket into the drawing drum, located at the Special Events Center across from Paco’s Restaurant. Tickets must be submitted before 10 p.m. on June 19.  The drawing will be held June 19 at 10:30 p.m. Ticket holders must be present to win. All prizes are based on the progressive jackpot not hitting prior to the Pai Gow Poker Jackpot Giveaway. If the Pai Gow Poker Progressive hits prior to start date, the three winners will receive $1,000, $600 and $400 respectively.

Suncoast: Every Monday through Thursday in April, players earning 300 base points ($300-$600 coin-in; no point redemption required) receive a FREE breakfast or lunch buffet. Those earning an additional 600 points also receive a FREE dinner or brunch buffet.

Harrah’s Las Vegas: During May, any Las Vegas resident can present their Nevada ID to the Harrah’s box office to receive FREE admission for two to the Mac King Comedy Magic Show. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first serve basis and based on availability. The Mac King Comedy Magic Show is performed Tuesday through Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.

MGM Grand: Las Vegas locals can text the word “LOCAL” to 30364 and receive exclusive MGM Grand offers on your mobile phone.

Gold Coast: On Mondays in April, earn 250 points and receive one FREE breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet. Players keep the points. Also: 50% off when you pay with your points at the buffet every Thursday in April. Full amount must be paid with your points.

2009 America's Favorite Casino Awards - Last Chance to Vote For Your Favorite Casino! Please take a moment to fill out the American Casino Guide survey and you will be entered into a drawing to receive a FREE autographed copy of the 2010 edition of the American Casino Guide. 10 winners will be chosen and announced in the May American Casino Guide newsletter. You can only take this survey one time and it's not necessary to answer all questions. Just go to - http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?EACEA2BDEFA8BEBF  The last day to enter is April 30, 2009. Good luck!

That's it for this week.
Luck, Royals, Good Food and Jackpots to all..... Regards, H.  Scot  Krause
Author not responsible for omissions, changes and/or errors.

Ongoing April Promotions  

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/ 

El Cortez: For the month of April, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200+ on a slot machine, a $200+ jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300+ jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine, or a $200+ jackpot on live keno will receive a prize ticket redeemable for a FREE wallet containing $10-$1,000 in FREE play.  All jackpot winners receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. There is no limit to the number of tickets that a player can collect for this promotion. Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Las Vegas Hilton: $75,000 Greek Gods Slot Tournament April 24-25 features a first-place prize of $30,000. The $799 entry fee includes four days/three nights and one entry into the tournament.  For more information, call 1-800-457-3307.

Silverton Casino Lodge: Giving all new Discovery Club members $20 in FREE slot play in April. When players join the Discovery Club, they will receive $10 on the day of sign up, and $10 on the next visit within 30 days.  Also, giving all new non-local Discovery Club members a FREE room night in April.  When non-local players join the Discovery Club they will receive one FREE room night on their next visit.  The room night can be used the same day if the guest is not staying in the hotel. 

Sahara: Wheel Promotion every day thru August 31 giving Club Sahara members the chance to win prizes including a cruise, televisions, cash, show tickets, dinners and much more. Five lucky winners will be drawn from the drawing drum twice daily – once at 2 p.m. and once at 9:30 p.m. to spin the Wheel set up next to the Craps pit to land on one of an assortment of prizes.  Winners must be present to spin the Wheel. Players can earn drawing tickets daily and receive one drawing ticket for each of the following – Slots: 10 points earned on any slot machine from 9:30 p.m. the previous day through 9:00 p.m. the day of the drawing; Craps: $5 Pass line bet or more, when a 7 or 11 rolls on the come out roll only; Any Blackjack with a $5 bet or more; Blackjack: When the dealer has a Blackjack everyone on the table receives one drawing ticket; Poker Room: Full house or better (player’s two hole cards must play); and New Club Sahara sign-up. Prizes on the Wheel include a Cruise – 3-Day Carnival Cruise arranged by TripRes.com (valued at $700); Television – 42” LCD or Plasma flat screen or a $450 cash option; Cash - $5 to $100 as displayed on the Wheel; Free Play - $20 free play good for table games or slots; Free Buffet – free buffet for one anytime during the promotion period; Caravan Café – good for any meal for two, up to $40; NASCAR Café – good for any meal for two, up to $40; Tournament – one free entry into any upcoming “Invited Guests Only” slot tournament; and Show Tickets – good for two show tickets to any show at the Sahara.

M Resort: Spring/Summer: FREE poolside entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 pm. (Currently ongoing until further notice.)

Silverton Casino Lodge: Giving players the chance to play “Kerplinko” for a share of $1,000,000.  Each Saturday in April players will have the opportunity to win up to $250,000. Starting at 8:00 p.m. every Saturday during the promotion, 10 names will be drawn, 9 of those will win a cash prize up $1,000. The remaining individual will be given the opportunity to play “Kerplinko” and win between $6,000 and $250,000. Discovery Club members earn entries into the drawings by playing their favorite reel slots or video poker machines. Fifty (50) points equals one entry. In all, 40 players will win a cash prize over the course of the promotion. Visit the Discovery Club for complete details.

Palms Resort and Casino: Will be offering WIN CARDS beginning Sunday, May 3. They are handy plastic dial cards, with simplified instructions for learning the basics of how to play Blackjack, Craps and Roulette, and are available for $20 per set. Those who buy a set of WIN CARDS will receive $30 in FREE-play, non-negotiable chips. These chips stay up until actually lost. There will be a strict limit on this exclusive offer of one per person, every six months.

Texas Station: Earth Day Tote Bag Giveaway- Wednesday, April 22, from Noon-8 pm in the giveaway area near the Food Court. Invited guests will receive one FREE tote bag. Guests who were not eligible or invited may earn 100 points the day of the promotion and receive the gift. No points are deducted.

Plaza and Vegas Club: Earn points every Thursday and Sunday throughout April to receive FREE gifts…and you keep the points. 250 points earns a Logo Hat. 500 points earns a Logo Duffle Bag, and 1,500 points earns a Logo Shirt.  Limit three items per person, per day.

Cannery (North): FREE All New “Trinkets of Treasure” – Saturdays in April. Earn 999 base points the same day on Saturdays in April and receive one FREE “Trinket of Treasure”.  Win your share of $10,000 in cash each Saturday. Everyone is a cash prize winner up to $1,000. New feature: $5 cash prize winners may exchange for $10 in FREE slot play at the player’s club. There is a limit of one trinket and one cash/free play prize per customer per day, while supplies last and customers keep their points.

Station Casinos: Caddy’s & Cash promotion through April 25. Guests earn entries by playing video poker, video reel, video keno, slot machines, Bingo, Table games and Poker. Drawings held every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. at every Station Casino & Fiesta property. Entries must be activated at any My Rewards or Amigo Play Kiosk beginning at 4 p.m. up until 8 p.m. on the day of the drawing. Entries can be earned at any property but will count towards that property’s drawing only.  Guests may receive 10 bonus entries each day by swiping their card at any Kiosk valid for that week’s Thursday, Friday and Saturday drawings. Entries must be earned week to week and do not roll over. New earning periods begin Saturday at 8:15 p.m. Guests must be present to win and will have 3 minutes to claim any prize.  Participants may win once per drawing, but may win multiple times through the promotion. Chairman/El Presidente guests receive 5X, President/Macho guests receive 4X, and Platinum guests receive 3 X on earned entries. Nine winners will win $1,000 in cash and one winner will win $1,000 in cash and a chance to win a 2009 2 WD Hybrid Cadillac Escalade.  One Escalade will be given away each day.  Guest may take $1,200 in FREE slot play instead of the $1,000 cash.

Bighorn/Longhorn Casinos: Cash drawings and Pepsi giveaway in April. Earn drawing tickets for a natural 4-of-a-kind or any winning hand over $50 playing video poker. Players must be playing a minimum of 5 coins on quarters and higher denominations. Players playing less than a quarter denomination must play at least 10 coins to receive a ticket for a 4-of-a -ind. Tickets will be given only on first line of multi-line video poker games. Players playing slot or keno must hit a jackpot of $50 or more to receive a ticket. Blackjack players earn tickets for any blackjack in diamonds with $5 minimum bet. Drawings will be held at 7:00 p.m. for $1,000 every Monday and Thursday and $2,500 drawings on Saturdays. Winners must be present. Bigshot members will also receive a FREE six pack of Pepsi product along with a drawing ticket for the same qualifying hands.

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder: Half-price buffets on Mondays in April when paying with your club points, for member and 1 guest.

Atlantic City Blog - The American Casino Guide web site has a new Atlantic City blog with information about promotions and events at all Atlantic City casinos. To visit the blog, go to: http://atlanticcity.americancasinoguide.com/

To see a list of ongoing Las Vegas casino promotions, click here