Frugal Finds

Senior Specials

Here are some additional senior specials from the Midwest states. As I said last month, though many casinos offer special discounts for players over 55 (and even over 50), they frequently do not tell you about them unless you ask.

Illinois
Every Wednesday, from 9 AM to 3 PM, Casino Queen (E. St. Louis) seniors receive a free continental breakfast until 11:30 AM, a two-for-one breakfast and lunch buffet, a gift, and free valet parking.

Iowa
At the Isle of Capri in Bettendorf (formerly Lady Luck), 50+ guests earning at least 30 points on Tuesdays and Thursdays receive one free pull on a special $100,000-jackpot slot machine. They also get a 50% off breakfast or lunch buffet coupon, $5 in free slot coin, 25% off logo items in the Banana Cabana Gift Shop, and a gift. The Prairie Meadows Casino in Altoona has a Senior Special every Tuesday, including free entertainment, special gifts, double points and specially priced buffets.

Michigan
On Wednesdays, 55+ players at the Little River Casino in Manistee can register at the Players Club counter for special coupons, including a $5 matchplay, one free drink ticket, and a $2 food credit.

Missouri
On Senior Day Thursdays, 50+ Captain Club members at the President's Casino in St. Louis receive free admission for themselves and a guest, a free continental breakfast or a hot breakfast for 99¢, a two-for-one buffet, a $6.95 buffet dinner, and free valet parking until 5 PM.

Wisconsin
Every Wednesday, the LCO Casino in Heyward has a free Wild Wednesdays Slot Tournament for anyone 55+. The top point earner receives $500. On Sundays, the casino draws the name of a senior every half-hour for a Senior Spin and a chance to win between $6 and $45. Several months ago, I ran two columns telling about my favorite food deals. Since then, several readers-as well as a couple of casino marketing departments-have forwarded additional information on cheap eats. These deals are open to everyone, not just seniors:

Bluffs Run Casino
(Council Bluffs, IA)
Every Thursday night, Player's Club members receive half off at the Grand Buffet. If you enjoy Prime Rib, you'll want to try the Sunday night Grand Buffet, which features Prime Rib for only $7.95. Or, if you're a night owl, the Grand Midnight Buffet is only $3.95 on Friday and Saturday nights.

Jackpot Junction
(Morton, MN)
Every Tuesday, pay half the price for lunch and dinner in the Carousel Buffet. Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 10 AM, enjoy breakfast in the Carousel Buffet for only $1.99. It may be messy, but well worth it when you pay only $7.95 for all-you-can-eat BBQ Beef Ribs on Fridays, 4 PM to 10 PM.

Resorts (Atlantic City)
Enjoy the Beverly Hills Buffet even more by paying less. Every Wednesday between 6 PM and 9 PM, the "Homestyle" buffet prices drop from $14.95 to $6.95. If you enjoy seafood, you can't beat the Friday night "Seafood Extravaganza" from 6 PM to 10 PM; it's only $8.95 (regular price is $17.95). Players Club members may also enjoy discounted prices in the Beverly Hills Buffet when no other discounts apply; $2 off the "Homestyle" buffet, Monday through Thursday, and $4 off the Seafood Extravaganza buffet on Fridays and Saturdays.

Silverton
(Las Vegas)
On Wednesdays, enjoy all-you-can-eat Prime Rib for $1.99. If you get hungry while playing your favorite machine at Rattlesnake Ricky's Bar, you can order a hot dog for 75 cents. l