The Yearly Vegas Points Reset

How to Re-Earn MGM Gold (Without Bleeding Cash)

My actual status reset pre/post Jan 1 2026

Every January, it’s the same old thing. Your tier credits reset to zero, leaving all that hard drinking, gambling, and food indulging so that you don’t have to pay for parking or resort fees, to have to be done all over again. That Gold status is still available, but you once again need to qualify in the new calendar year.

Everyone begins to think, “Was this a fluke? Can I do it again?” Resort and parking fees suck, and discounted or even better, free rooms make that extra trip (or 3) much easier, even with the increases in air travel costs.

My most recent booking is for 5 nights at MGM in a renovated room, total cost all in $21. Without Gold, it would cost $1015.70.

I should have your attention now 🤣

Let’s take a look at how the Uncomped bunch can get there again.

First, you have to know the rules to play the game.

MGM Tier Credits reset every January 1.

• You earn Tier Credits during the calendar year

• You keep your status until the following January

• You have to requalify each year.

Miss the threshold by December 31?

Congrats! You’re starting over at zero without perks.

This is why January is the smartest time to plan, not panic.

Let’s break it down. Slowly. Honestly. With numbers.