Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2011

Gollom

stoneman wrote: »

So just use the free wi-fi dotted all over the place. Where are u staying?

Tahiti all-suites. Want it for the satnav when we venture out

Thanks

Gollom

pebblesmax wrote: »

Sadly It's a chicken and egg thing. That's why I ended up going for help. You should be able to download the app when you are in the USA, but not here. I can't update my app here even when it tells me one is available.

Sorry, not the app but the SIM deal. Should have explained myelf better!

ferf1223

March

photome wrote: »

I didnt know you could sign up online for the riviera, although I assume you will still need to go the members desk to get your free buffet coupon?

I know sometimes online sign-ups get the same freebies...but have heard too many stories of people getting stiffed to try it...I figure that if you have to go to the booth with your ID to pick up the card there's no real benefit in signing up online...unless it's to take advantage of some sort of members-only offer (like with MGM hotels in the past)>

stoneman

October

Gollom wrote: »

Tahiti all-suites. Want it for the satnav when we venture out

Thanks

Copilot u.s.a. is available for android at $4.99, map downloads straight onto your phone, so no need for data.
I have an iPhone and it works great on that

pebblesmax

November / December

Gollom wrote: »

Sorry, not the app but the SIM deal. Should have explained myelf better!

Just buy a pay as you go sim from them and top up with at least $10 and you should be fine. It was the t mobile US site that I got my info from originally.

bubble113

August

Anybody know about tax on winnings? My earlier excitement about my mum winning $1000, went to collect and got taxed 30%. I had a win of $1600 in April and didn't get taxed, why would it be different? Not usually a problem worrying about getting taxed on winnings as never usually win!!
The rules state 'All applicable taxes to the winning of any prize will be the sole responsibility of the winner'

Thank you x

luci

May

I thought tax was only on a single win over $1199, but that may just apply to slots.

Have a look HERE

ferf1223

March

I wonder if the winnings would not be considered gambling winnings - if it was a drawing and the ticket wasn't purchased...regardless

Some casinos will do the paperwork for visitors who come from tax treaty companies (so they don't have to withhold the 30%) and some won't. If your win in April was on a slot, then I assume that you got a tax form from the casino - and that would have your ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) on it...so the casino effectively gets the ITIN for you - unless you had it already, fills out the form and gives you all the money.

Your mum should be able to claim it back at least.

bubble113

August

Thanks for the replies. Yes my win was on a slot and PH filled all forms for me (1c wicked winnings on a $1 bet, best win I've had!) Had a look on the website luci but don't really understand it all! Far too many forms....

So to claim back do we need to fill forms in here and would we get those from casino or wait till we get home?

Thanks again. I wasnt with her when she collected so didn't ask questions.

credit_crunch

does anyone use BA miles to pay part or in full for their flights?
long story but my dad & oh's big birthdays are a day apart in 2013, so we are thinking of a surprise vegas trip. seeing as it is so far away, we were gona bust a gut to stock up on tesco vouchers to redeem for miles!
any opinions welcome.
i have been to vegas last year & flew direct with BA - i think i would like to do it this way again.
money is very tight as i am getting married next year, so very little savings at the mo in the vegas pot!
i should also have asked do the miles expire? i seen on the website that my membership ends 8th dec this year.
thanks