
15 Secret Vegas Money-Saving Hacks That Resorts Don't Want You to Know
Las Vegas is expensive, but these insider tips can help you save significantly on your next visit:
Smart Room Booking
- Book the cheapest room at a nice resort through their website's "deals & offers" section
- Ask about paid upgrades at check-in for better rates than booking premium rooms directly
- Avoid major events and conventions when rooms are scarce and expensive

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Money-Saving Essentials
- Buy water, snacks, and alcohol from Strip drugstores (Walgreens/CVS) instead of resort shops
- Avoid using the mini-bar fridge (MGM properties charge $50)
- Use ice buckets for storing perishables
- Bring a travel coffee maker to avoid $10 resort coffee

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Transportation & Internet
- Use the Deuce bus ($8/day or $20/3 days) instead of expensive rideshares
- Connect only two devices to resort Wi-Fi (use phone hotspot for additional devices)

Double-decker Deuce bus in Vegas
Dining & Entertainment
- Take advantage of happy hour specials (like $6 draft beers at 424)
- Check Yelp for check-in offers and discounts
- Watch for and challenge CNF (concession and franchise) fees
- Buy show tickets last-minute on StubHub for potential deals

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Free Entertainment
- Visit the Wynn's "Lake of Dreams" water show (runs every 30 minutes from 7 PM)
- Request player discounts before checkout if you've gambled during your stay

Colorful fantasy lake scene at night
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