The famous 99¢ Golden Gate Shrimp Cocktail rules have been changed to include a Players Club Membership with at least 1 point earned.  However, it only takes $1 dollar through a slot machine to earn 1 point.  You only need to earn 1 point to obtain unlimited 99¢ shrimp cocktails for life… or until they change the rules again.

The Golden Gate started offering the “Original Shrimp Cocktail” back in 1959 for 50¢ at its San Francisco Shrimp Bar and Deli that has become a favorite for tourists and locals. 

The shrimp cocktail is served in a regular sized sundae glass with small cold water salad shrimp and a dollop of cocktail sauce.   Unlike other casinos in Las Vegas that offer a 99¢ shrimp cocktail, they do not pad the cup with lettuce of other fillers.

In 1991, the price was increased from 50¢ to 99¢.   In 2008, the price was increased from 99¢ to $1.99, but you could still get it for 99¢ if you showed your Players Card.  They also started using larger shrimp when the price increase took effect in 2009.

It is reported that the Golden Gate sells a ton of shrimp each week in the tulip glasses. Prior to the $1.99 price increase, the casino lost $300,000 a year on shrimp cocktails.  The Players Club Membership requirement to get it for 99¢ resulted in a 40% increase in membership applications.  The new 1 point requirement should be beneficial to the casinos gaming win.

Even with the new rules, this is one of the best deals in Las Vegas and definitely worth a stop at the Golden Gate Casino.