Here’s what we found for the week of May 3, 2009...

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

Western: “$20,000 Spring Into Summer Cash Giveaway.”  The promotion, which runs from April 27-July 4, gives players the opportunity to earn drawing entries four different ways:  $100 Plus Jackpot, $2 Royal Match Play Win, Natural Blackjack and $5 Cash Food Purchase. Drawings will be held every Saturday in May and June at 8 p.m. for five $100 winners and one $500 winner. Over July 4th weekend, players can win their share of $11,000. Drawings will be held Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m. for five $500 winners and on Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m. for one $5,000 winner, one $2,500 winner and one $1,000 winner. See the promotions booth for complete details.

Caesars Palace: For a limited time, locals can take advantage of a special seating upgrade offer to see Cher performances through May 20. Fans who purchase tickets in the second mezzanine level will receive a FREE upgrade to first mezzanine seating, and those who purchase tickets in the first mezzanine will receive a FREE upgrade to rear orchestra seating. The upgrade offer is valid for all shows except Saturday performances. Ticket prices start at $95 and the upgrade offer represents a savings of up to $45. The offer is subject to availability. To book this special offer, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/ , keyword "CHER," and enter the password LVCHER in the “Locals Upgrade Offer” box, call 1-866-510-CHER or visit The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office with valid photo I.D.

Jerry’s Nugget: Everyday Steak and Shrimp for $8.85 and weekend Steak and Lobster specials with lobster dinners offered for $12.75 and steak and lobster dinners offered for $15.75. The Steak and Shrimp special is a Prime Cut New York Steak, char-grilled to order, served with pan-fried shrimp. The Lobster dinner features a lobster tail and the Steak and Lobster dinner also includes lobster tail paired with a grilled-to-perfection New York steak. All specials come with a selection of side dishes as diners can choose the homemade soup or Jerry’s famous signature salad, a baked potato or rice and garlic or French bread. The $8.85 Steak and Shrimp special is available 24/7. The $12.75 Lobster special and the $15.75 Steak and Lobster specials are available beginning at noon on Fridays thru Sunday evenings. (Ongoing promotions until further notice.)

Station Casinos/Fiestas: Tuesday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo. All Station Casinos and Fiesta properties are offering (5) five times points on Cinco de Mayo.

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, May 2 – 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. For more information on the Imperial Hawaiian Luau and the Imperial Palace visit: http://www.imperialpalace.com/

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.

Eastside Cannery: $10,000 FREE Mother’s Day Slot Tournament (Saturday, May 9) FREE for ladies only. $5,000 Grand Prize.  C.A.N. Club Members only. Membership is FREE. 9am – 4pm, Finals at 5pm.  See Players’ Club for details.

El Cortez: For the month of May, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a prize ticket redeemable for their choice of either one El Cortez logo poker set or a winning wallet (while supplies last).  Winning wallets contain $10 to $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.

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/ 

Golden Gate: May Scratch Card promotion. For every 100 points earned in the same day, players get one FREE scratch card.  Scratch cards are worth up to $1000 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. 

Ellis Island Casino & Brewery: W-2G Bonus Promotion. “Hit a W-2G Jackpot” ($1,200 or higher) and receive a Jackpot Bonus. Promotion begins May 1 and continues indefinitely. Must be playing with your Passport Player Club Card.  Win Promo Cash for every jackpot of $1,200 or higher.  Promo dollars will be posted to the players account in 24 to 48 hours. Bonuses will be awarded as follows: $1,200-$1,999: $20 Bonus; $2,000-$4,999: $40 Bonus; $5,000-$9,999: $100 Bonus; and $10,000+: $200 Bonus. See the promotion booth for complete details.

Mirage: Wine Nights. This year, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, The Mirage is offering its vino-loving guests the chance to purchase bottles of wine at 50 percent off the regular price.  Every Tuesday and Wednesday, half-priced bottles of wine are available for purchase at Onda Wine Lounge, Kokomo’s Steak and Seafood, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse, Caribe Café and Cravings.

Eldorado/Joker’s Wild Casinos (Henderson): Every Tuesday in May at Joker’s Wild and Wednesday at Eldorado, earn 599 points and receive a FREE Gourmet Pizza Maker's Set and you keep your points.

Cannery (North Las Vegas): FREE Seafood Buffet/FREE Play Thursdays in May.  Earn 2,499 base points the same day on Thursdays in May and receive one FREE Seafood Buffet and $20 in Free Play.  There is a limit of one buffet and $20 in Free Play per customer per day, while supplies last and customers keep their points.

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.)

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.

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 their mobile phone.

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.)

Palms Resort and Casino: Now offering WIN CARDS, but only to hotel guests and only Sunday through Thursday. 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.

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/

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