myVEGAS Rewards for MGM Properties

Shortly after I moved to Phoenix, I stumbled upon myVEGAS rewards which is tied into MGM’s MLife program. Given Phoenix’s proximity to Las Vegas, I figured I’d make a trip at some point and began using the gambling-related apps to accumulate loyalty points that can be redeemed for comp rooms at MGM properties and other rewards like discounted tickets and buffet passes. Of course, MGM would like users to spend money buying chips to accelerate how quickly those loyalty points are earned, but I gained enough for two comp nights at the Park MGM and plenty of food redemptions without spending a dime.

Once I had enough loyalty points for the two comp nights at the Park MGM, I created an account for MLife (the myVEGAS account is separate) and followed the redemption instructions that were emailed to me. It was a very easy booking process although I was a bit nervous that one of the emails I received afterwards indicated I’d be paying full price (I’ve since completed my stay and am happy to report I was only charged the mandatory resort fee plus tax). Some nights (typically weekends unless you specifically choose a weekend reward) are blacked out, so definitely check the redemption calendar beforehand.

Upon my arrival at the Park MGM, I headed to the MLife desk in the casino to pick up my players card and add all my other rewards to the card. To my disappointment, I could only add the two I had for Primrose (a restaurant located inside Park MGM); all the others had to be added at their respective MLife desk. This meant a lot of standing in line (the wait at The Mirage was so long that the bathroom that closed for cleaning right as I approached was back open by the time I had added the free cheesecake to my card). It’s definitely not the most efficient process, but all the employees happily added my rewards and always asked if I planned to redeem within 24 hours as that’s when the reward would expire. I also lucked out when I off-handedly mentioned at the Park MGM desk that I was in town to see Aerosmith. The woman working the desk asked if I had purchased my ticket through Ticketmaster and then added points for the cost of the ticket to my players card.

My redemptions all went smoothly except at the New York New York Starbucks on the 2nd floor. Although the reward is listed as 2-for-1 drinks, I was given a $10 certificate. I asked the barista if I could use the certificate for food instead. She said yes, but I had to buy two items and insisted that the certificate was only for “up to $10” for one of the items. I had my doubts, but went along with it and selected a drink that was over $6 (the prices in the casino were quite inflated) and the lemon cake at $4.50. The register indeed took the full $10 off.

With some planning, myVEGAS rewards can definitely help offset the costs of staying and dining in Las Vegas. My redemptions were: two comp nights at Park MGM, free dessert with entrée at Primrose, free pastry with entrée at Primrose, 2-for-1 drinks (actually a $10 certificate) at the New York New York Starbucks, free cheesecake at Carnegie Deli, free brunch buffet at the Luxor, and 2-for-1 gelato at Café Gelato. For each redemption I had to show my ID.