Written by: A.P. Baguley

If you’re judging a players club specifically through the lens of a video poker player, a lot of it comes down to this: how much value do you earn per dollar of VP coin-in, and how quickly the program turns that into stuff you actually value (free play, food, rooms, trips, and free parking).

#1 Stations (Boarding Pass)

Stations is the best “video poker first” program because it’s built like a clean rebate system. Video poker earns at a defined rate (their standard is $2 coin-in = 1 point) and then they make the conversion easy to understand (points translate into usable value). For a VP player who plays a lot of hands and wants predictability, that’s huge. It’s not a mysterious math problem, it’s a predictable scoreboard. Add in the fact that parking isn’t a hurdle and the program feels designed for locals who grind VP regularly, and it’s easy to see why they rank #1. You need to be careful no playing them, you can get away with it now and again but keep a good rotation.

#2 Boyd (Boyd Rewards / B Connected)

Boyd is second because it’s a strong “total value” club once you’re giving them real play. They’re not necessarily the best pure VP earn rate story, but they hit well on some tier perks, like trips, and extras with real value. If you’re a steady VP player who also wants a program that pays you back in vacations and meaningful comps, Boyd is a good place to play. No playing will get your offers cut off after 2-3x.

#3 Resorts World (Genting Rewards)

Resorts World lands in a nice middle ground: their earn structure is spelled out and they’ve got strong tier perks like free parking starting at a relatively achievable tier plus airfare reimbursement at higher tiers. If you’re playing VP and you want a modern Strip property where the rewards system is still transparent and the perks aren’t locked behind impossible levels, RW makes sense. The biggest weakness in RW is they just don’t have great pay tables. For a luxury hotel you can find a decent variety of games but only those in the know will be able to find the full pay action. One +EV they have going on is really good tournaments with a nice variety between poker, blackjack and slots…now if only they would run a Video Poker Tournament!

#4 Caesars

Caesars is a classic “big network” program. The upside is footprint: you can earn and use benefits in lots of places. The downside for a VP purist is that the earn rate on VP is generally much less generous than slots, and many of the popular perks people talk about (trips/dinners) are often tied to higher tiers or targeted offers. Caesars is good, but it can feel like you’re playing a game where slots are the main character and VP is the storm trooper. There are games to be had at full pay including some not so obvious ones at more accessible denominations.

#5 MGM

MGM is similar to Caesars in that it’s a massive brand with real perks at the top (parking at Pearl, airfare credits at Platinum/NOIR), but for most VP players the value is tougher to “feel” unless you’re pushing serious volume, cover plays high denominations. MGM also tends to be less straightforward about exact earn rates because it varies by game/denom/wager. So the program can be good, if you’re already playing big, but it’s not the best for a VP player trying to maximize return with clarity. The rare full pay game is still in a few places on the strip. IYKYK

#6 Venetian

Venetian is last on this starter list for a reason: it’s a premium property with premium pricing vibes and VP earn is weaker compared to the clubs that are more VP friendly. They do have real perks (parking and airfare reimbursement at higher tiers), but when you’re evaluating “best place to play VP,” you usually want the program that gives you the strongest ongoing rebate and easiest path to value, not the one that feels best once you’re already deep into top tiers. Venetian has a pretty good Joker Poker game in a few places and also 8/5 BP in the high limit room on two machines backing the cage. Be careful no playing them, I know from experience they will cut you off and actually revoke your offers once you do that twice in a row. It will take a full year or more to get another offer with any Free Play attached.

Bottom line

Stations is the best rewards program for a video poker player because it’s the most direct: defined VP earning, simple value conversion, and practical perks that don’t require you to be a whale to matter. Boyd is the best runner up if you want the most “lifestyle upside” from steady action. Resorts World is the best Strip compromise. Caesars and MGM are better if you want network reach or you’re already playing at a high level. Venetian is more of a luxury experience play than a VP maxi.