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Question on mLife Comp system

Discussion in 'Comps' started by Drc517, Sep 23, 2018.

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  1. Grid

    Grid Well-Known Member

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    I concur with Mr. 2009X. But I will add that their is a bonus mechanism for earning slot points (which equal bonus free play and express comps) unlike CET where everyone gets the same 1 penny per $5 coin on slots. Just no bonus on Tier Credits, except for Chucks well worded caveat
     
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    @Drc517 dont under estimate the value of the points you earn via Mlife. I know Total Reward players looking to switch that get hung up on the resort fee thing, that is waived on Diamond and up.

    If you are playing $5K a day coin in (1,000 points with CET) that gets you $10 in reward credits. Which is only $5.00 in free play if you convert them that way. The same $5K a day on non-specialty slots with Mlife is $16.66 in express comps (works just like reward credits) AND $16.66 in point play (free play). That is $33.32 back on points alone. Once you move to Pearl, which you will do right away with your coin. Now you get a 10% bonus. $36.65 a day VS $10 (or $5, depends how you want your RCs). And once you hit Gold, which you project to do in just over 4 days, its a 20% bonus. now you are looking at $40 a day VS the same $10 (or $5).

    You have a 5 day trip planned, you would start from zero and end up Gold with $100 in express comps and $100 in point play based on your averages. Total Rewards would earn you $50 (or $25 in free play) for the same action. That is $200 in point value VS $25 if you used your RC for slot play.

    Yes you wont have to pay resort fees. But with Mlife, you have $100 in express comps to pay off that fee AND have $100 in free play to piss away.

    So dont get hung up on it. Every company moves money around in their programs. CET gives away the resort fee to Diamond and up and Mlife gives away money that can be used to pay the resort fee. And if you start drawing offers that have no fees, you pocket $200 in point comps alone, compared to $50 or less with CET.

    I have many bitches about Mlife. But their slot club (with the exception of the specialty slots) is not one of them
     
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  3. Drc517

    Drc517 Low-Roller

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    Thanks for the valuable info @Grid. With RC being so minimal at TR and getting drained before any back end comps, I’m trained to just ignore them or don’t bother with it. Apparently it’s more palpable at mlife.

    About the statuses, my comparison of getting to Diamond and Gold basically illustrated similar effort to get there and maybe little easier or less pressure at mlife as I can space out the play without pushing to be at least 1k or 2500k a day for a bonus to kick in.

    Sorry but I have no idea what “specially slot” means. Is it written on the machine or how would I know?

    Thanks again.
     
  4. Jejas

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    During power outage, which happens a lot, or fire alarm, everyone uses the stairs.
     
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    Specialty slots with Mlife are usually marked as such. Most games with massive progressives, Mega Bucks, Wheel of Fortune ETC. As well as leased games and those with royalties to pay. Think Wonka, Wizard of Oz, Game of Thrones Etc.

    All those slots at Mlife take $10 to equal 1 point instead of $3. So when you play those types of games, you are earning at the same rate as Total Rewards. 2 pennies in comp on the card. Makes it harder to move up the tier ladder as well, since 1 point = 10 tier credits. $3 for 1 point adds up much faster (no shit Grid) then $10
     
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    My one compliant about Mlife is the earning ratio penalty at their regional casinos for tier credits. With MGM expanding more into the regional market, I hope they do away with this disadvantage.
     
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    Or, flip that upside down. They give you a bonus earning when you play in Vegas! LOL. I moonlight in their marketing department. Its a slam dunk to get Gold in Vegas. Then that same card gets you perks at all the other Mlife joints. Once which take many times the coin to earn there. So there is that
     
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    Come to Vegas, don't do the locals. Those are evil joints.
     
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    So a little update. Went to NYNY last night for a VMB meet up. End up playing slots and BJ in a big roller coaster ride. Made it to Pearl overnight, little shy of 35000 tier. I'm guessing it's going to be like CET, zeroed out beginning of the year and start over correct?

    I played the Dublins and Aftershock slots, no idea if they're specialty slots of not, $5 a pull.
     
  10. Its Only Money

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    MLife year runs 10/1 to 9/30. You will maintain status through 9/30/20.
     
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    Ha, so if I had another trip next couple of months (likely will), I can still play up and possibly hit gold status to 9/2020. Can still load up on tiers pretty much without expiring by turn of calendar year. Maybe I’ll play a little at Mirage tomorrow, closer to Cromwell where I’m staying. Nothing else to look forward to at CET beyond 25k tier but I’m not going to no-play them either. Thanks for input.
     
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    Did you mean 2019, or does it really last for 2yrs?
     
  13. Its Only Money

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    Yes, through 2020. Your status lasts for the current year and the next. Although your points will reset at 10/1/19 status will be maintained through 2020. I making my first trip since 9/30 and have zero TCs. I got a new card printed and my platinum status is good through September 2019.
     
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    Went to Mirage after giving CET 700 tier for the day. Earned close to 30k tier with Mlife (but tiers are calculated differently at mlife vs CET so don’t really compare) for the day so I’m about 11k short of gold. I know we’re not supposed to chase comps but I felt like it’s close. Anyway, I’m tired can’t make it this trip. Maybe one more day next trip and I’ll probably reach gold.

    I’m not familiar with mlife, any “important” benefits for Gold? Like equivalent of Diamond lounge or waived Resort fee “important” in CET?

    I read mlife online isn’t as advanced as CET, how would I know about offers? They send email or snail mail?
     
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    MLife doesn't waive resort fees for any level officially .. Though it's possible as a backend comp - easier to get waived if you play enough and/or you are on a paid stay. Some comp offers waive the resort fee.

    There are no diamond lounge style benefits for mLife gold. Some line cutting and nicer treatment is probably the best you'll get. Free parking. That said, I've gotten the best restaurant tables as a platinum or gold. Oh actually the best benefit is getting free status matching with Hyatt but that may not be of value.
     
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    MLife offers are on the web site. They don’t update as quickly as CET. It seems that monthly around the 15th your new offers should show up. It might take a couple months for your new play to generate offers.

    The way your offers are coded show if you pay resort fees or not. If your offer code starts with GA it means no fees. Pretty much any other prefix to a code means fees.

    There really is no huge benefit to gold or platinum for that matter. The invited guest lines are nice at checkin. I never tell them I’m platinum when making a dinner reservation so who knows if that helps. I generally like the MLife properties better than CET so that’s why I play with them.
     
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    I don't tell them either.. but I make dinner bookings through the mLife website so I assume they must know.
     
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    So I’m back in Vegas in December and I’m not sure what to expect.

    I have been platinum for most of my trips however I last visited in May 2017 where I earned over 250k their points in my 5 day trip

    Now that October has passed this year and I didn’t visit in the last year Iv dropped to sapphire, I did book when I was platinum and have got 5 night comp in a sky terrace suite and $1,200 FP and $500 FB at the MGM

    I’m concerned to what I’m expected to play? Loss! Coin in? As this trip I’m trying to do on a budget and don’t want to really play much in the MGM but know I kind of have to.

    In a nut shell what would you think I should take as a bankroll for the slots? And will losing the status make a difference?
     
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    Play whatever you are comfortable with. Same rules apply no matter what..
    Status does not determine offers.. it's your play .. which is related to status but not necessarily.
    If you don't want to play at MGM properties, then don't .. play where you want.
    I'm not sure what you are looking for here?
     
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    Offers can vary some, depending on seasonality and business conditions, but basically your offer is mostly based on the play you did on your last trip. So if you want to know how much play they are hoping for, you need to think back on how much you played on your last trip. I wouldn't want to try to guess myself.

    The penalty for not playing up to expectations is almost always going to just be that your future offers will go down to meet whatever play level you do on this next trip. So I wouldn't worry about it too much, comp offers are a self-adjusting mechanism. Play however you want.
     
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