i plan to stay in great hotels gamble my butt off go to shows get comped and all that other great stuff if anyone has a lot of experience in all of this i want to know the best things i can do to get the most out of it what do some hotels offer that others don't what are they know for i think i want to play black jack and craps what are general house rules i should know the of Vegas what are the greatest shows the one who provides the most complete info that is most informative about how everything works will get the points i will be there for 3 weeks and i am a guy i am 23
2007-01-13 20:46:59 · 3 answers · asked by Talking Hat 6 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
I suggest you take someone along who knows their way around Las Vegas and I'm not talking about geographics.
It would take too long to teach you, so do yourself a favor and read. Take the advice of some real experts.
"Comp City" - Max Rubin
"The Frugal Gambler" - Jean Scott
The Las Vegas Advisor is a great source of info on LV
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com
Some basics to learn before you go
1-What to play
2-How to play
3-How to manage your bankroll
4-Where to play
2007-01-14 00:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by C_F_45 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A thought to consider - if you want points, every casino has the "key card" to get your them. You establish a credit account.
They do a credit check on your, and they have your credit report.
Everyone knows what you owe, and every credit card you have, because when your name pops up for casino ID, they instantly have tons of information about you.
That is their "COMP" PROGRAM, and every casino has one.
If that is what you want, you will get just that.
No thanks, no comp program with my credit report advertised to anyone in any casino for me!
But if you want to have fun: Read on -
There are many deals at expedia.com and travelocity.com
lasvegas.com
There are casinos everywhere - so don't feel you have to lose all of your money at one location.
There are roller coasters on top of tall buildings.
There are white tigers on the first floor side area of the Mirage.
There are outside shows at Treasure Island.
Gambling:
There are many where you can lose $50 without even trying, then win $10, then win another $50.
It's easy to lose $100+ a day minimum, so if you're smart
you'll back away if you lose $20 - and try your luck another time, or another day.
Best location, and I stayed there January 2006, was the Mirage and it's next to Treasure Island, across from Venetian Grand canal, and down the street are Bellagio and the Eiffel tower.
You can walk everywhere, or take the bus when your feet get tired (very cheap).
Don't forget to lunch at the Eiffel tower - pricey but great, great food, and across from the fantastic Bellagio fountains that have themes - yes dancing fountains w/music when you're outside to hear.
Lunch also at the revolving restaurant -where you can see all of Vegas during the day - THE STRATOSPHER. The food was magnificent and you can see if you go at lunchtime - where the people of Las Vegas live and the mountains that surround it.
Las Vegas - I saw Jay Leno and he was non-stop for 1 & 1/2 hours of jokes, and we got the last 2 seats in the far section, and it was still somewhat close because the entertainment area was well done!
We went to see Mystere show - and the best is called "O" which means water in French. The stage actually opens for people to dive into, and then closes for people to walk on it.
So amazing.
At the end of 7 days, I was ready to come home. It's exciting, but not enough to say, wow someday I'd consider living there.
GOD bless us one and all, always.
MBA-Boston Univ.
2007-01-14 02:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Anything they give away for FREE is usually not worth that. To earn good comps you have to really work for it now-a-days. If your gonna gamble make sure you do it ALL at ONE place. And register with the casino host upon arrival, so they can keep proper tabs on what you are gambling. Spreading it out all over town will just get you an empty back account and you wont even get a second look from a pit boss.
2007-01-15 08:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll find many solicitors giving comp packages away in casinos and sometimes on the strip. They usually contain free tickets to show, discounts for eats, and free play in the casinos.
Almost every hotel/casino in Vegas offers some sort of comp program.
Have fun and good luck!
2007-01-14 00:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋