If you've been waiting for a week that actually feels worth logging in for, this is it. The biggest story by far is Smoke on the Water Legal Work, and with GTA 5 Money on a lot of players' minds right now, the timing couldn't be better. Rockstar has pushed the payout all the way up to 10X GTA$ and RP, which is wild even by event-week standards. You don't usually get this kind of boost unless it's tied to a short-lived promo, so it's smart to lean into it while it's here. Better still, the Smoke on the Water Money Front is half price, so even players who haven't touched that side of the game yet can get started without draining their bank account.

Easy money routes this week

If you're more into passive businesses and low-stress sell runs, the motorcycle club scene is in a pretty good spot too. Counterfeit Cash sales are paying 2X GTA$ and RP, which makes those stockpiles a lot more tempting to move. And if you never bought the business, or you've been putting off upgrades, this is probably the week to sort it out. Counterfeit factories and their upgrades are discounted by 40%, so the setup cost hurts a lot less than usual. Then you've got Street Dealers offering double payouts on weed, which is honestly one of the easiest side hustles in the game. You just cruise around, make the drops, and stack some extra cash without much effort.

Cars worth chasing

There are a few decent reasons to spend time around the car scene as well. At the Diamond Casino, the Lucky Wheel podium vehicle is the Vulcar Warrener HKR, a quirky little pickup that's more fun than people expect. Over at the LS Car Meet, the Prize Ride is the Truffade Adder, and that's still a nice one to have in the collection. To unlock it, you need to finish in the top two in Car Meet Series races for three days in a row, so it isn't exactly free, but it's manageable if you stay consistent. On the purchase side, Rockstar has chopped 30% off a long list of cars, including the Enus Deity, Lampadati Corsita, HVY Menacer, Kraken Avisa, Progen Itali GTB, Vapid GB200, Classique Broadway, Annis Hellion, Vapid Peyote Gasser, Obey 8F Drafter, and the Grotti Cheetah.

Extra modes and weekly rewards

For players who want something beyond business grinding, the Community Race Series is paying double cash and RP this week. That's a nice change of pace, especially since player-made tracks can be a bit messy in the best way. Some are brilliant, some are chaos, and that's kind of the appeal. There's also a weekly challenge tied to Hunting Pack Get Lamar. Win it twice and you'll pocket GTA$100,000 plus the Guffy Drug Rug Hoodie. It's not the fastest money-maker on the list, sure, but if you've got a few friends on, it's worth knocking out just for the bonus and the unlock.

Gun Van deals to grab

Before the week rolls over, it's worth checking the Gun Van as well. Everyone can pick up a Baseball Bat for free, while the Battle Rifle is down by 50%, which is a pretty decent cut for a weapon that hits hard. GTA+ members get a free Stun Gun and 70% off body armor, and that alone can save you a lot of hassle in rough public sessions. If you're planning a full grind week, these discounts help stretch your cash further, and some players even pair that with marketplaces like RSVSR when they're looking for a faster way to gear up or build out their account options without wasting time.