One should never have to buy drinks. If you are gambling too much and the waitress is not coming around, ask to call for cocktails. They will call or use a clicker.

If that is not successful, go to the bar, and change in $10 for a roll of quarters, and ask for a drink. You can take your time playing the video poker machines, so you arent spending as much money.

If you are into gambling, its much cheaper downtown, and during weekdays. I even saw some $3 blackjack tables and 25 cent craps last time I was there. Union Plaza is the best, but crowded.

Midnight eats are cheaper, esp downtown.

Use the coupon books that hotels give you for extra cash if you win. For instance, a coupon usually is "make a blackjack bet, and double your money if you win using coupon." Thus, if you put $3 down, and the coupon, you get $9 if you win the bet. You usually get a coupon book upon check in, if not ask for one.

Take the shuttle from the airport to the hotel in most cases. If you are staying downtown, recommend taxi, because otherwise shuttle can take a LONG time.

Good ways to gamble if you have already spent too much money, but still want to gamble:
bingo, sports book, and keno lounge (they take a longer time to eat up the cash)

Only use one hand to hold cards. Using both hands will get you a reprimand.

From the west, Southwest is the best airline. Book far in advance to get the best fares.

Good Luck!!!!!!