I have always loved gambling, I don't know why. From a young age I remember betting Pokemon cards on basketball games, and in high school I found poker. I became hooked, and at 18 I would drive hours to get to casinos on Indian reservations, dreaming of the day I could gamble in Las Vegas. When I finally turned 21 I went to Vegas and have been going back often since. This is a trick I read about when I was 21 that surprisingly worked for me, and has been working ever since. Last week I went to Vegas again and here's what happened.
The $20 trick
When checking into a hotel on the strip place a $20 bill in between your ID and you debit card.
After the customer service rep notices the $20, smile and ask if they have any complementary offers or upgrades available. They will smile back and check their computer system.
After just a moment, I was in checking in for 3 nights, to an upgraded room that would normally cost $50+ more per night for just $20 total. In the past I've also received show tickets, food vouches, discounts, and more. And is has worked 100% of the times I have tried it. So when in Vegas, pay for the cheap rooms, but get the upgrades! :)
More Vegas posts coming soon!