I am a Las Vegas addict who has spent years perfecting the best ways to get more for my money. While I have written a ton of Las Vegas trip reports (which I am nowhere near done uploading on here), I realize that they are mostly written for Las Vegas addicts who already know the basic tips of stretching every penny. Here are the 3.5 most basic ways for a first timer to Las Vegas to save money on their trip.
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1: Buy an American Casino Guide. You can see the coupon list here: American Casino Guide coupon list
If you plan on just sticking to the Strip, there are enough coupons in here to cover the cost. But if you are going downtown? You have hit the motherlode. The free play alone covers the cost of the book. The points for free buffets are easy to achieve. Plus you get to be downtown, which is the greatest place ever.
These usually go on sale in late October for a discount early bird price. They are good from the date you receive the book (usually late November.) I got my 2014 guide in November 2013 and used it in 2013 and I will continue using it for my December 2014 trip. I will also have the 2015 Guide with me, as those coupons will be valid once I receive them in November.