I admit that I am a bit confused as to what Alan gets out of the Seven Stars program. I am not trying to jump on Rob's bandwagon (as I think he's mostly trolling Alan), but it seems that Alan doesn't have use for most of the best benefits.

He gets seasick so he has no use for the cruise (which is one of the best benefits of the program if you enjoy cruising and don't need to take more than 1 other person with you).
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He doesn't really enjoy traveling much, so he doesn't fly to the other CET properties on the annual trip (another big benefit lost).

He doesn't seem to stay many nights at CET properties, so the Seven Stars benefit of free rooms anytime is mostly wasted. To be honest, that's where I find the greatest value as a Seven Stars, especially during the long WSOP in the summer.

So, yes, Alan does get a good deal of freeplay and GGWU points, and I know he makes good use of those, but are those really any different from other casino loyalty programs? And yes, I know they have those once-a-year shopping events and Alan typically makes use of those. And yes, I know Alan does use his $500 meal at some point every year.

But I was always under the impression that the main difference in the Seven Stars program (compared to other casinos) is the guaranteed benefits such as the trip, the cruise, and the unlimited 4-night stays at any property.

If you choose not to use most of those benefits, is the Seven Stars program really worth it?

I have actually built vacations around my Seven Stars trip. In 2012, I took a my trip to Atlantic City, but then took an east coast road trip through New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, eventually flying back from Boston (this is allowed). Then, in 2013, I combined my Seven Stars trip to New Orleans with the Seven Stars cruise from there, and even got $500 in RCs for the whole thing (in lieu of the meal credit, which is how New Orleans does it). Not sure what I will do in 2014, but I definitely won't waste it. I think I will do the Alaska cruise this year, too.