Money. Let’s be real, it’s all about the money when visiting a casino like Mohegan Sun Pocono.
Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs is not the best casino I’ve been to, but it’s not the worst either. In this article I’m going to share with you some money saving tips that if used throughout the year should net you a free nights worth of play. (Maybe more) It’s in the departments of obtaining your gaming money. NO, not how to make it (job) more like how you transfer your money “gaming bankroll” around. I’ll also cover some tips on TIPPING!
Fees! Stop paying em. Up to $4 – $5 dollars on some ATM’S these days! What are we NUTS? The other day I used a bank machine to get myself $20 for an early morning breakfast. It was an older mom and pop eatery, that did not accept cards. – Fees? $3.50! For a $20 dollar withdraw? Cmon! These fees are insane!
Ok, so let’s talk saving money! Saving money while visiting Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs or any casino for that matter.
Here are some things to consider if you visit casinos often like Big Daddy.
- Grab your cash right at the bank, know your budget, take out only what you need for your night of action! Nothing more.
- Budget your play. When you hit the end of your budget, stop and leave. “Live to fight another day..” Nobody wins every session.
- This is a huge one! When you win, leave a winner! Buy something nice! Pay annoying bills like oil, electric and sewer. Make it so they can never get it back! DO NOT DUMP IT BACK IN! Save it! Go back to your normal gaming budget for the most part, if you increase bets, do it in small steps.
- When playing slots consider this suggestion. Every time you hit a substantial jackpot, say,$50 or more, hit the payout button and start pocketing the tickets. This give you time to step away or at least STOP play to think about where you are at. You might be surprised to see how many times you are up a good penny.
- Order 2 drinks at once and tip the $1 that is the norm. This will save you 50% in tips, plus – you’re also saving yourself from times when no cocktail waitresses are around.
- If playing poker, tip your dealers only when you pull in a pot that is above $20*, I can’t tell you how many thousands of dollars I tipped over the years with super small pots, $10 and under. Big Mistake! The tips add up FAST! Watch the RED chip tips as well, a 2-3 dollar tip is also very good. *Dealers, don’t be upset by this.. Many nights players tip 100 plus between cocktails and dealer tips and walk out of the casino broke.
- Surcharge free ATM (see below for 2 area tips), and or asking for MONEY BACK while shopping at Wal-Mart or Sams Club, etc.
- Hard for poker players, especially the ones playing tourneys everyday… but car pools save a good amount of gas.
- If you’re feeling tired, ill or angry/upset, stay home. (Trust me on this one, I live by this simple rule.) We need to be in the zone when gambling.
I’m sure there are other ways I save, just can’t think of them all at the moment. Do you have any tips? Please share them with us in the comments below.
Here is two tips for players going to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Casino.
Maybe you know this, maybe you don’t. The Sheetz convenient store, near the entrance to MoheganSunPocono casino, has a free ATM machine. It might work out for you to gas up and get your gaming money there saving you those nasty $3+ fees on the casino floor.
Surcharge FREE ATM machine, Sheets Gas station just outside the Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs
Another tip – (This one is sorta hush hush) The casino will cash a “good check” for players, so if you keep one in your wallet or purse you can always go to the casino itself. Just ask for a slot host or one of the managers. I’m not sure, but I’d guess they would take any good check, any amount. I’ll try to find out the scoop on this one as far as amounts, but it has been done by a good poker playing friend of mine. Use a personal check, save the fees! Might be good for keeping track of your gaming budgets as well.
Get used to using all these tips and you will gain a session or two a year. Ben Franklin always said, a penny saved is a penny earned, right? Big Daddy says it too!
Hoping you have great Luck!
Big Daddy
P.S. Poker players always ask me what they should be tipping once they cash in a poker tourney. My research says 1% to 5%, (of your profit)
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