How F***ing Off at Work Can Actually Save You $$$ in Vegas
Your TPS reports aren’t going to eat themselves, but your free Aria cocktail will disappear faster than your last bonus check
Do you ever catch yourself doom-scrolling TikToks at your desk, dodging those micromanaging emails, only to think, “Shit, I’m phoning it in today”?
Well, high-five, slacker, because that “wasted” glow-up on your phone is about to bankroll your next Sin City bender.
We’re talking complimentary Old Fashioneds at the Aria lounge, scoops of gelato at Bellagio, or even a comped crash pad at an MGM joint when the blackjack gods turn their backs. All courtesy of the MyVegas app empire, where loyalty points (LP) rain like tips at Little Darlings.
The real scam? You could shave $250–$500 off a weekend tab, free play, bites, booze, and beds, just by tapping slots while your Outlook pings ignored. It won’t turn your trip into a zero-sum heist (Vegas always wins, duh), but damn if it doesn’t feel like flipping the house a rare bird. And the best part? You’re already glued to your screen like it’s a slot machine in disguise.
Why not make it pay?
MyVegas and the Apps That Let You Cheat the Grind
Don’t overthink it. Yes, you’re playing games that don’t give you real money. I actually enjoy the Blackjack game, and yes, there are ads like most of these silly things these days. Still, I’ve never bought coins, and I usually redeem 5 or so on a strip trip (have your spouse do these same hacks for xtra savings). It's not bad for something that runs in the background when I’m not very active, or being active on something other than work.
Redeem ‘em at MGM spots (Aria, Bellagio, MGM Grand, you get it) for perks that hit harder than a lost weekend. There are also discounts on the Monorail, Shows, and The Plaza Downtown has offers, as well as other attractions in and outside of Sin City.
The lineup:
MyVegas Slots: The granddaddy. Auto-spin this beast while you’re “in a meeting,” and watch LP pile up faster than regrets at the all-you-can-eat crab leg trough.
MyVegas Blackjack: My dirty little secret. Feels like actual gambling (minus the house edge panic), racks LP quicker than slots, and hey, pretend you’re strategizing your Q3 report.
Pop! Slots & MyKonami: Side hustles for when you’re multi-tabbing emails and existential dread. Pop! has that carnival chaos; MyKonami’s got anime flair if your inner weeb needs a break.
MyVegas Bingo & Tetris: For when slots go stale like day-old room service. Bingo’s social (chat with other phone zombies), Tetris is zen AF, perfect for that 2 p.m. slump.
Pro tip: Link your Facebook for bonus spins. Points trickle in daily, quests, dailies, friend invites, but the auto-play life’s the hack. Set it, forget it, and collect like a boss, all while pretending to care about synergies, or whatever fluff your boss has decided was important. Bonus: You can use the browser version at myvegas.com.
The Goods: Rewards That Don’t Suck (Unlike Your Day Job)
Forget the fine print, these redemptions are legit, and I’ve cashed ‘em all without a single “sorry, expired” bullshit email. Here are some of the current offerings, priced in sweat-free LP:
Aria High-Roll Hell: 30k LP = $20 off at Moneyline (Pizza that slaps harder than your performance review); same for a lobby bar cocktail that tastes like victory over voicemail hell. 20k gets BOGO gelato (because nothing says “treat yo’self” like frozen dairy post-layoff scare). 22k slices $10 off Posh Burger, greasy perfection when you’re too buzzed to adult. Freeplay? 50k = $50 to burn on slots. I’ve turned that into $150 sessions more than once.
Bellagio Bliss: 50k LP = $50 freeplay if you’re crashing there (stack it with a midweek deal for near-free nights). 25k BOGO gelato, pro move: hit it after the fountains, blame the sugar rush on the jets. 30k unlocks BOGO lunch buffet, because why pay full price for lukewarm prime rib when you can “earn” it zoning out on Shaq Blackjack?
MGM Mayhem: 50k = a full comp night (hello, king suite upgrade dreams). 25k = $25 freeplay to nurse a bad beat. 7.5k nabs free dessert at Craftsteak (chocolate lava cake > TPS reports). 15k? Mimosa at Netflix & Bites, brunch bubbly without the brunch bill.
These are just a few to mention, the list runs deep…
Insider Tip: Ditch the show redemptions unless you’re dying for a magic act that’ll vanish faster than your 401k. Stick to booze, apps, and sweets; they’re quick hits that keep the vibe rolling. I’ve skipped the spa crap (who needs “relaxation” when Vegas is the ultimate unhinger?) and funneled straight to the bar, ok bars…
My Last LP Loot Haul
Last month, I’m knee-deep in a soul-crushing spreadsheet marathon, auto-spinning between “urgent” Slack pings. By EOD Friday, I’ve got a war chest without breaking a sweat. I rolled into Vegas with:
$50 freeplay at Aria, turned it into two hours of low-stakes fun before the machine did me in, damn PinBall.
Free Coctails, one at Aria and a BOGO at Vdara’s lounge (at VDARA look for Todd, have him make you an Old Fashioned, skip the menu).
$10 credit at Posh Burger, late-night salvation after a VGK pre-season loss and a bad night of BlackJack.
BOGO gelato at Bellagio, pistachio swirl under the conservatory lights, feeling like I outsmarted the entire Strip.
2-for-1 huge beers at Tom’s in NYNY, perfect for pregame hype before circling the Strip like a predator.
Grand total “earned”? $135 in pure savings. Not life-changing like hitting a royal flush, but enough to cover the ATM tax on a lost weekend. Layer it with my $500 Punchlist hacks, and poof, your budget’s bulletproof. Gotta beat the House edge anyway you can.
Why?? Because Fuck the Full Tab
Look, this ain’t Enron-level insider trading, MyVegas screams it from the rooftops. But for newbies chasing that elusive Gold status or weekend warriors dodging the $18 water bottle gouge, it’s low-effort rocket fuel. Stack a modest 100k LP over a month (hello, 20 minutes daily “break”), and you’re warding off the wallet vampires a little longer. That $24 craft cocktail? Suddenly on the house. Small wins, and a big middle finger to the machine.
And yeah, it’s a hoot. That dopamine ping when points hit? Better than your boss’s “great job” email. Redeeming for shit you actually crave turns phone time into Vegas foreplay.
💥 Punchlist Power-Up
If you’ve snagged the $500 Free Punchlist (grab it below if not, don’t sleep), this MyVegas grind slots in like a perfect cheat code. Punchlist maps the smart spends; these apps fund the fun ones. Together? You’re not just surviving Vegas, you’re owning it, one “accidental” spin at a time.
Next time your manager side-eyes your screen, smirk. You’re not slacking. You’re scheming a Strip takeover that’d make Bugsy Siegel jealous.
What’s your juiciest MyVegas score? Or your favorite thing to do when you’re supposed to be “working”….
-Jason
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