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Hey sorry to potentially repost this as there was no reviews on the twenty dollar trick website. I'm heading to the Rio in Feb and wanted to know if anyone has had any success with the 20 dollar trick here and if so what kind of upgrades should I ask for. Thanks.

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01-14-2011 , 03:23 AM

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bowlman628

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Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 764

tried 20$ trick @ PH and she gave me the $ back and i asked "is there any possible upgrades? maybe a fountain view?" she said no... typed and then said ill show you what i can do for you and showed me in a book what was available. I got the Resort room. well worth asking!!! i woulda paid the 20 for that room. still had a small view of the fountains @ bellagio.

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01-14-2011 , 06:54 AM

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KingBBinLV

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Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,883

They are not allowed to accept tips for providing free upgrades at PH but they can accept tips for good service. Just word it that way when checking in at PH and you should be fine.

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01-14-2011 , 02:39 PM

#204

dietDrThunder

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Originally Posted by bilpullman

I haven't been there either, but I'm checking in on Monday morning, so I'll report back for you.

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01-14-2011 , 04:02 PM

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bilpullman

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Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 239

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Originally Posted by dietDrThunder

I haven't been there either, but I'm checking in on Monday morning, so I'll report back for you.

Okay great. Thanks Thunder.

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01-14-2011 , 05:33 PM

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BeanieAZ

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Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 525

I stayed @ Rio almost 2yrs ago and tried the $20 trick. I didn't ask for a particular room (my fault in not looking up the "upgrades" prior to going) and ended up with a strip view and -$20. Rooms in Rio are suites to begin with tho. I would ask for the Cariocas Suite. It's 1100sq ft, living room, wet bar, WIC, etc. They're only $1,200 retail for the night.....

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01-14-2011 , 06:31 PM

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KingBBinLV

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Ask for the Masquerade suites at the Rio. They're 1600 SF. They are really nice but the tv's are all old tube ones from the 90's.

I have never gotten them for free with the $20 trick but I did get them to do it for $50 extra a night for a friend of mine.

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01-18-2011 , 07:23 AM

#208

VPOKERKING

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Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29

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Originally Posted by KingBBinLV

They are not allowed to accept tips for providing free upgrades at PH but they can accept tips for good service. Just word it that way when checking in at PH and you should be fine.

i got upgraded in PH last year july 4th weekend and the guy took the 20dollars and said nothing!!

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01-18-2011 , 07:24 AM

#209

VPOKERKING

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Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29

Ive had success in PH(july 4th weekend 2010, two rooms upgraded) and MGM(july 4th 2009).

There is no downside imo, well worth it, would love a proper upgrade to room with jacuzzi as too mean to pay for it next time i go

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01-18-2011 , 01:54 PM

#210

BCT

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Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 780

What room(s) should I have in mind to ask for at Mandalay?

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01-20-2011 , 01:36 AM

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natebelt11

newbie

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 26

More or less likely to do this if the room is already comped? Or no impact?

Currently have Caesar's Forum Tower Deluxe room comped from 3/11 -3/15, would really like something with a little more space with there being four us.

Yes, I could pay, but every dime saved is more for hookers and blow.

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01-20-2011 , 01:46 AM

#212

KingBBinLV

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Originally Posted by natebelt11

Ask for a corner room in the Augustus tower. I usually get upgraded to that with a tip when I check in to Caesars on a comp.

Or ask for a handicapped room, they are usually bigger at Caesars too.

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01-22-2011 , 12:25 PM

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Gavrok

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Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8

I'm planning a stay at the Desert Rose resort in a month. Do you think the trick might work there as well? I'm asking because it's a lot smaller than any of the casinos mentioned in this thread, not sure what the effect of that difference is... it doesn't appear on those 'where does the trick work' lists either.

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01-22-2011 , 03:18 PM

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pokergod18

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 241

My brother is staying at Treasure Island in 2 weeks, What kind of upgrade should he ask for while using the $20 trick??

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01-22-2011 , 03:43 PM

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Burdzthewurd

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Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,173

Maybe stupid question but I've never tried the $20 trick when already getting a comped room, is there less of a chance this works due to that? Have a few free rooms at Harrah's in April.

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01-22-2011 , 04:58 PM

#216

KingBBinLV

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Originally Posted by Gavrok

Rethink staying there. Do a google search with the words Desert Rose and CC info stolen. Why someone would stay there over a real casino/hotel on the strip is beyond me.

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01-25-2011 , 03:52 PM

#217

dietDrThunder

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Originally Posted by dietDrThunder

I haven't been there either, but I'm checking in on Monday morning, so I'll report back for you.

No probs...got 33rd floor Masquerade tower strip-view room.

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01-25-2011 , 03:52 PM

#218

dietDrThunder

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Originally Posted by Burdzthewurd

Maybe stupid question but I've never tried the $20 trick when already getting a comped room, is there less of a chance this works due to that? Have a few free rooms at Harrah's in April.

Nope...still works, makes no difference generally.

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02-07-2011 , 07:21 PM

#219

thejca

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Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 30

Anyone try it at Vdara? Staying there on the 18th-20th and was wondering if anyone has had success.

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02-07-2011 , 07:27 PM

#220

pete921

old hand

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,603

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Originally Posted by pokergod18

My brother is staying at Treasure Island in 2 weeks, What kind of upgrade should he ask for while using the $20 trick??

TI used to give a upgrade for first timers, usually strip view or high floor. I'd go for Petite suite. ? can you see if they give you free upgrade and then ask if they don't?

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02-07-2011 , 08:20 PM

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RitaNg123

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Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 513

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Originally Posted by thejca

Anyone try it at Vdara? Staying there on the 18th-20th and was wondering if anyone has had success.

I had asked the same thing earlier in the thread, because I was going to stay there, and wasn't sure if a condo/hotel would work the same way. In the end, I never bothered with it, but they gave a complimentary upgrade without me having to ask. Mind you, all that was, was a view of the Bellagio fountain...

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02-07-2011 , 08:25 PM

#222

thejca

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Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 30

I'll try it when we stay there and update this thread with the results. I was thinking of trying $40 and ask for a Panoramic Suite for free (or heavily discounted).

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02-08-2011 , 03:01 AM

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Jinxed_Choker

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Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 117

I have a comped stay at the Rivera (f-you, its free goddamnit) for a few nights in March. It never really dawned on me to try the $20 trick on a comped stay until I saw this thread. I really don't care where I sleep/shower for the most part but I am traveling with another and I guess it would be nice to have a "better" room if the price was right ($20-$40). Since its kind of a lower tier strip property I wont feel dirty trying to pawn off $20 to get a room upgrade