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How to Get Free Perks in Vegas Just by Signing Up for Loyalty Programs

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If you travel even a little bit, chances are you’ve signed up for at least a few loyalty programs. Hotels often offer free Wi-Fi to even their base-level members. Rental car companies let you skip the counter and head straight to the lot. And let’s be honest — it never hurts to have a membership number on file when things go sideways.

But there’s one travel destination where loyalty programs are everywhere — and often overlooked by non-gamblers. Las Vegas.

As of 2025, most people who gamble, even casually, know that signing up for a casino club card is the first step to earning comps. That’s how the casinos track your spending and decide whether to throw you a free buffet, show tickets, or even a complimentary room.

This post, though, isn’t for high rollers or status-matchers who can hop from one casino to the next, stacking elite perks like a Vegas version of Pokémon. (If that’s you, I salute your hustle.)

This article is for people like me and my wife, Sharon — the ones who enjoy visiting Las Vegas every few years but aren’t there to hit the blackjack tables until 4am. When we go, we’ll check out a couple of shows, explore places like the Neon Museum or the Pinball Hall of Fame, and eat some good food. Gambling? That’s mostly a hard pass for Sharon, and a “maybe I’ll try $50 on video poker” for me.

So what’s the point of signing up for casino loyalty programs if you’re not there to gamble?

As it turns out — quite a lot. Even the most basic membership level can unlock hotel discounts, priority lines, free parking, and other perks. And you don’t have to bet big (or at all) to benefit.

MGM Rewards

MGM Rewards is the loyalty program of MGM Resorts.

In Las Vegas alone, that includes the following resorts:

You can join the MGM Rewards program by filling out the form at this link.

Just by signing up, you become an MGM Rewards Sapphire member.

According to the website, this gives you:

That doesn’t sound too exciting, but get this. Just by logging into your account, you’ll have access to reduced prices for hotel rooms and shows.

💡 Heads‑up: MGM Rewards now offers an official partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, known as the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy. This means you can link your accounts and match MGM status to Marriott elite levels, transfer points both ways, and even earn Bonvoy points when booking MGM hotels through Marriott channels. It’s a solid bonus if you’re also a Marriott loyalist, but it’s not required to enjoy MGM member perks on property.

Caesars Rewards

Caesars Rewards is the loyalty program for the Caesars Entertainment hotels and resorts.

That’s not just Caesars Palace anymore. Caesars’ empire now includes:

If you’re not a member, you can sign up at this link.

New members are issued Caesars Rewards Gold cards (Since when is entry-level Gold?)

Being a gold level gets you the following:

Caesars also partners with Wyndham Rewards. However, as of 2025, only Wyndham status earned through hotel stays qualifies for a status match — credit card–based status no longer counts.

My Rewards (Boarding Pass)

The My Rewards program, also called Boarding Pass, is the loyalty program for Station Casinos, which operates several off-Strip properties catering more to locals and frequent visitors than tourists.

You can sign up for a new Boarding Pass account here.

Starting members are given Preferred status, which provides the best available room rates and a 10% discount at the gift shop. I’d imagine they’d send additional offers once you’ve signed up, but that’s all they promise.

Boyd Rewards

Boyd Rewards is the loyalty program of the Boyd Gaming casinos and hotels, which are located off the strip and downtown.

You can sign up for the Boyd Rewards program here.

I’ve always had a soft spot for The Orleans — it’s where I learned to play blackjack. They had a $2 table open on a weekday with a kind, patient dealer who explained the basics: hand signals, when to hit, when to stay, and that it wasn’t about getting to 21 — it was about making the dealer bust. I lost a hand, and she actually apologized for not catching my mistake (I had a 14, she showed a 5… yeah, I hit — rookie move).

The Boyd Rewards program’s entry-level is Ruby. Those members get the following:

An interesting benefit of Boyd Rewards is the ability to transfer points into the HawaiianMiles loyalty program. As of June 30, 2025, you can no longer redeem HawaiianMiles for Boyd points or use your HawaiianMiles status for a Boyd status match. However, you can still transfer Boyd Points into HawaiianMiles, which might come in handy if you’re saving up for a trip to the islands.

Other Casino Loyalty Programs in Las Vegas

Pretty much every major (and not-so-major) casino in Las Vegas has a loyalty program — even if you’ve never heard of it. Most offer at least some kind of discount or promotion just for signing up, even if you’re not gambling.

Here are a few more worth checking out, especially if you’re venturing beyond MGM and Caesars properties:

Downtown & Local Favorites

Luxury Strip Resorts

Rebranded or Relaunched Properties

Offbeat Options

Even if you don’t plan to stay or gamble at these hotels, it may still be worth signing up in advance — you might get access to better rates, BOGO offers, or ticket discounts.

Final Thoughts

If you’re visiting Las Vegas and plan to stay on the Strip, it’s absolutely worth signing up for MGM Rewards and Caesars Rewards. Even if you never step foot in a casino, being a member can save you money on hotel rooms, show tickets, dining, and more — sometimes just by logging into your account before you book.

If your plans take you off the Strip or downtown, programs like Boyd Rewards, My Rewards (Station Casinos), or Club One can offer local discounts, free parking, or even BOGO entertainment deals. And if you’re trying out one of the newer or rebranded properties — like Fontainebleau, Resorts World, or Virgin — don’t skip their loyalty programs either. You never know what perks might pop up just for signing up.

As for us? We visit Vegas every few years to catch a show or see what’s new… and to remind ourselves why we don’t go more often. 😄

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