Standard Slots (Reel/Video)
Video Poker
Custom Rate / Other
Estimate: $300-$500 for Slots, $1000-$2000 for VP.
Estimated Slot Dollars (Freeplay):$0.00
Effective Earn Rate (Return %):0.00%
Est. Tier Credits (Las Vegas 4x):0
Understanding MGM Slot Dollars & Earn Rates
MGM Rewards (formerly M life Rewards) is the loyalty program for MGM Resorts International properties. One of the most valuable perks of this program is earning Slot Dollars, which can be converted directly into Freeplay on slot machines. This calculator helps you estimate how much Freeplay you are earning based on your "Coin-In" volume.
What is "Coin-In"?
Many players confuse "Coin-In" with their bankroll or their losses. Coin-In is the total dollar amount of every bet you make, regardless of whether you win or lose that specific spin. If you bet $5.00 a spin and play 100 spins, your Coin-In is $500, even if you broke even at the end of the session. Slot Dollars are awarded based on this activity volume.
Earn Rate Formulas
Unlike fixed retail points systems, casino earn rates can vary by property (e.g., Las Vegas vs. regional casinos like MGM National Harbor or Borgata) and by machine type.
Standard Slots: Historically, players estimate earning $1 in Slot Dollars for every $300 to $500 of Coin-In. This represents a theoretical rebate of roughly 0.2% to 0.33%.
Video Poker: Because Video Poker has a lower house edge (often 97% to 99% payback), the earn rate is slower. It typically requires $1,000 to $2,000 Coin-In to earn $1 in Slot Dollars.
Specialty Games: Electronic table games (ETGs) often have even slower earn rates depending on the specific game rules.
Slot Dollars vs. Tier Credits
While this calculator focuses on spendable Freeplay (Slot Dollars), your Coin-In also generates Tier Credits which determine your status (Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Noir). In Las Vegas properties, the standard rate is often 4 Tier Credits per $1 earned in Slot Dollars, though promotional multipliers can drastically change this number.
How to Use This Calculator
To get the most accurate estimate:
Input Coin-In: Enter the total amount you plan to wager or have wagered.
Select Game Type: Choose Slots or Video Poker to auto-populate the standard "Divisor."
Adjust Divisor: If you know the specific rate for your local casino (e.g., $1 Slot Dollar per $200 coin-in), enter that number in the requirement field for precision.
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on public observations of the MGM Rewards program. Actual earn rates are proprietary algorithms subject to change by MGM Resorts.
function updateDivisor() {
var type = document.getElementById('gameType').value;
var divisorInput = document.getElementById('divisor');
if (type === 'slots') {
divisorInput.value = 300;
} else if (type === 'vp') {
divisorInput.value = 1500;
}
// If custom, we leave the value as is or var user edit
}
function calculateRewards() {
// 1. Get input values
var coinIn = parseFloat(document.getElementById('coinIn').value);
var divisor = parseFloat(document.getElementById('divisor').value);
// 2. Validate inputs
if (isNaN(coinIn) || coinIn < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid positive Coin-In amount.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(divisor) || divisor 1000) {
// Assume Video Poker has lower tier credit generation per dollar wagered
tierCredits = coinIn * 2;
}
// 4. Update the DOM
document.getElementById('resSlotDollars').innerHTML = '$' + slotDollars.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resReturnRate').innerHTML = returnRate.toFixed(3) + '%';
document.getElementById('resTierCredits').innerHTML = tierCredits.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 0, maximumFractionDigits: 0});
// 5. Show results container
document.getElementById('results').style.display = 'block';
}