This is a clip from a recent full-length podcast episode.
Las Vegas Birthday Deals & myVEGAS Rewards | Free Food, Casino Offers, MGM Perks & Credit Card Stacking
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast is joined by co-host Darren to discuss how to save money in Las Vegas by stacking birthday freebies, restaurant loyalty rewards, myVEGAS rewards, casino offers, and credit card benefits.
Recorded during Justin’s September 2026 birthday month, this episode breaks down real Las Vegas birthday deals and rewards that can help travelers get free food, discounted meals, casino comps, dining credits, and extra value on the Strip.
Justin shares recent in-person experiences using birthday deals and restaurant loyalty rewards in Las Vegas, including the $25 birthday credit at Rosa Mexicano, the $25 annual birthday reward from Landry’s Select Club, PF Chang’s birthday reward with a free starter and edamame, Tom’s Watch Bar free starter, Panera Sip Club birthday You Pick Two, and Denny’s free Everyday Value Slam.
Justin and Darren also discuss myVEGAS rewards, including $20 off $40, $25 off $50, BOGO gelato, and free starter rewards with entree purchase at several MGM Resorts restaurants. They explain how to think about reward limits, redemption timing, food value, room charges, and whether these deals are worth using during a Vegas trip.
The episode also covers MGM Iconic Card benefits and MGM status perks, including dining credits, comps, airfare rebate opportunities, waived resort fees, and how casino status can make Las Vegas trips more affordable. Justin and Darren also discuss stacking additional value from Hilton credits, Caesars and Wyndham comps, Resy and Amex offers, entertainment credits, and other travel rewards.
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