Diane Taylor

Local Gamblers Love Their Gift Shops…

Come on in–and bring your comp dollars!
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Gambling, we all know, is typically a losing proposition, but in Las Vegas, gambling does produce perks. Using a gambling card in a casino earns “free play.” Points earned when using a gambling card can also preset in an accumulation of comp dollars that can be be redeemed at that casino for food, beverages or–items from the casino gift shop.

One casino gift shop is the focus of today’s article. I typically gamble at Tuscany Suites & Casino. I have been in Las Vegas 20 years, and I have several hundred dollars in earned comp dollars at the Tuscany. Christmas is coming and the Tuscany’s gift shop is ready for me or anyone else with comp dollars (or real dollars) to spend.

Yes, you can purchase aspirin, lip gloss and candy bars in the gift shop, but the upcoming holidays mean larger gifts are currently on the shelves; holiday music is playing, and lights sparkle.

I took a few photos of items that are offered in Tuscany’s one relatively small gift shop. I’ve listed the prices in dollars and cents, but those prices can be paid in comp dollars, which means, of course, that the gambler’s comp dollars diminish, but the holiday gift list is complete.

Happy Holidays!

Snowmen, snowflakes and lots of light are available on this item at a cost of $123.99.
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The Tuscany Gift Shop also has clothes for men and women. The gentleman’s bracelet: $89; the shirt: $89; the necklace: $23; the shorts:$60. The hat: $37.99.
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The Tuscany Gift Shop has one long wall full of liquor suggestions.
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A couple pillows that look exactly like animals are cozy and cute. Price: $105.99.
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A lovely holiday scene with it’s own running locomotive. Price: $155.99.
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If you know anyone who loves colorful purses, this might be your choice. Cost $62.99.
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Or, if your gift recipient carries a laptop every day, maybe this purse would be preferable. Cost: $111.99.
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They look like doughnuts, but they are actually bath salts. Cost: $9.99.
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Need a hostess gift? How about a holiday salt and pepper shaker? Cost: $14.99.
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A dish and a scoop and a message from the sender are all included. Cost: $43.99.
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The snowman/snowglobe lights up any tabletop or shelf. Cost: $88.99.
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A surprise kitchen or bathroom towel. Cost: $16.99.
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This French Bulldog candle is called, “A completely irresistible combination of playfulness and intelligence that captures the hearts of all.” Cost: $46.99.
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Need a drinking game for your ladies’ book club? the price: $44.90.
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Need a fancy handbag for an evening out?. Cost: $83.99.
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Need comfort in the new year? How about a pair of slippers? Price: $16.99.
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A very large and very impressive (and expensive) nutcracker. Cost: $930.
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Note: In the New Year, some of the unsold items are on sale at a discount!

Comments

2 responses on “Local Gamblers Love Their Gift Shops…”

  1. I love the story. You hit the nail right on the head. I’ve lived here just short of twenty years and do
    the same with the points I accrue. Thanks!

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