Veterans Day week brings a solid slate of casino promos around the valley, from a $100,000 blackjack weekend downtown to free tacos, free doughnuts and a free hoodie for locals. Here are the picks worth planning around for Nov. 9 through 15.
Deal Breakdown
- Golden Nugget, $100,000 Blackjack Tournament (Nov. 13–15): The downtown resort’s blackjack tournament carries a $50,000 grand prize. Entry and qualifying terms vary, so check with the casino first.
- Plaza, $50,000 Cash Giveaway: The Plaza’s giveaway wraps up this week with a $20,000 top prize. Players earn entries through slot points or qualifying table play, with 10X entries on select dates. The Plaza’s site lists Friday drawings through Nov. 13, while the November Vegas Values report lists a Nov. 14 finale, so confirm the final night at the rewards desk.
- Plaza, free Taco Tuesday: Earn 100 slot points on a Tuesday and get a free Taco Grande and medium drink at Fresh Mexican Grill.
- Plaza, free Pinkbox Doughnuts (Sundays through Nov. 29): Earn 150 base slot points between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on a Sunday for a free 6-pack.
- Station Casinos, free hoodie (Nov. 13): Invited Boarding Pass members, or anyone who earns 300 same-day base points, can pick up a lightweight full-zip hoodie at participating locals casinos such as Boulder Station and Sunset Station.
- Silverton, Veterans Eat Free (Nov. 9–13): Eligible Military & Veteran Salute members get a complimentary meal, with a hat gift on Nov. 10 and 10X reel points on Nov. 11.
How to Claim It
Almost everything here runs through a players club card. Sign up free at the rewards desk with a valid ID (you must be 21+), then play on your card before you try to redeem. For the Plaza’s food offers, grab the voucher from a casino-floor kiosk once you hit the point target. Station Casinos’ hoodie pickup runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 13 while supplies last, and you’ll need your Boarding Pass card plus a physical ID. Silverton’s veterans meal requires the property’s Military & Veteran Salute membership, so stop at the rewards desk first if you haven’t enrolled.
Is It Worth It?
If you already play downtown, the Plaza offers are easy wins: 100 points for a free lunch on Tuesday and 150 points for doughnuts on Sunday. The Station hoodie is a nice pickup for regulars, but 300 same-day base points is a real amount of play, so don’t chase it if you weren’t going anyway. The Golden Nugget tournament is the big-ticket swing of the week, and veterans should put Silverton’s free meal on the calendar before Friday. As always, play within a budget and treat any freebie as a bonus, not a reason to gamble more.
For every live offer in one place, see the Comp Board and our restaurant deals page.
Sources
- American Casino Guide: Vegas Values Report, November 2026
- Plaza Hotel & Casino: Promotions
- Silverton Casino Lodge: Promotions
Promotions change often and can end early. Confirm terms, dates and eligibility with the casino before you go. Must be 21+ to gamble. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.