A discovery by a dedicated player left the GTA Online community reflecting on the true value of persistence. A Reddit user, known as u/cupcakegoesneenaw, calculated how much a player could have accumulated from the Diamond Casino & Resort’s daily visitor bonus, which pays GTA$ 1,000 every day. Since the virtual casino’s opening over six years ago, in July 2019, up to the present day in 2026, this guaranteed, risk-free prize adds up to a specific amount. But was the daily effort worth it? The answer, for many, is a resounding “no”.
Considering the exact 2,365 days since the luxurious resort opened its doors, the calculation reveals a potential total of GTA$ 2.365 million for anyone who never missed a single login. However, this amount proves disappointing when compared to the rewards from other in-game activities. As a result of this comparison, many players consider the bonus a symbolic sum, especially in the face of heists like Cayo Perico, which can yield over GTA$ 2 million in a single successful run. Thus, the question remains: are five seconds of your daily time worth this reward?
The Context Behind the Numbers
Even though the accumulated value over the years seems high, the community quickly put things into perspective. In other words, GTA$ 2.365 million is equivalent to just over the value of a GTA$ 1.25 million Shark Card, which would cost around R$ 40 in the online store. Therefore, the reaction of another user, u/PhilosophyUpstairs29, summed up the general sentiment by declaring the discovery was “pretty disappointing”. However, it’s important to remember the bonus was always presented as an easy and quick supplement, with no need to gamble the earned money at the roulette or blackjack tables.
Many players, in fact, report having lost much larger fortunes at the casino’s own tables, like u/cal_leat, who claims to have “probably lost 2 million” at blackjack. Therefore, perhaps the most sensible strategy is to simply take the free money and walk away, avoiding the temptation of gambling. With the hype around GTA 6 and its Online mode, which should arrive soon, the era of the Diamond Casino in Los Santos is numbered. Meanwhile, fans can still enjoy this small daily gratification before migrating to the new horizons of Vice City.
