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Downtown Las Vegas casinos offer more bargains on food than properties
on the Strip.
(Photo by Steve Cheski) |
Las Vegas long has been know for its 99-cent
shrimp cocktails and 25-cent beers and hot dogs.
Casinos always have used cheap food and drink and sumptuous buffets
at bargain prices to lure gamblers.
But as the Las Vegas Strip continues to be
taken over by luxury resorts where gambling may not be the biggest
revenue-producer, Vegas bargains have become harder to find.
However, thousands of great deals still are out there if
you know where to look. The biggest
potential source of bargains is the comps, or complimentaries, that casinos give to gamblers.
They can range
from show tickets, to a free room, and even
rebates on the money you've gambled.
Click here
to learn more about how to receive comps.
Important:
Always use a
player's card when you're gambling, even if you're in a casino separate from
your hotel. You may not earn comps today, but you'll probably receive
offers for a future visit.
Most hotels and casinos offer coupon books
good for various deals on food, drink, gift shop items and match play at the
tables. Ask about these deals when
you check in or at the casino's players' and slots' clubs information desks.
Also check your hotel's in-room magazines for
offers from other casinos-- you may be able to walk across the street and
save some money with a competitor's coupon book.
Hotel tip:
Click here to check rates and availability at top Vegas hotels and
resorts and
click here to save on hotel, car and air fare with a vacation
package.
While their prices may no longer be bargains,
most of the buffets in Vegas defy description with their elaborate arrays of
excellent food so they're still a good value.
Buffet tip: Present your
player's
card at the buffet entrance. You may receive a discount, or at least
preferential seating.
Many hotel/casinos still offer great deals
on food, especially downtown. Just look for their advertising.
Another good dining value is the so-called
"coffee shop" that most hotels have. In reality, these are full-service
restaurants with good food and fast service.
Gambling tip: Downtown casinos are more
likely to offer lower betting limits, single-deck blackjack with
rules more favorable to the player and better odds on craps.
If you want to see a show, check with your
hotel's concierge for availability and possible discounts.
Vegas also has several discount ticket
offices similar to the ones in New York's Times Square. They're along the
Strip at the Fashion Show Mall, across from the Stardust, next to the
Harley-Davidson Cafe and at the World of Coca-Cola. |
