Bottom lines:
I went to Vegas instead of my usual "haunts" because I was a Vegas Virgin, and therefor entitled to all th Player Club sign up bonuses. When I "discovered" ACG and MRB, and the value of the coupons (specifically match plays and free slot play) my choice became a no brainer.
A complete "Virgin" coupon run in Vegas to use only ACG & MRB gambling coupons that have some actual 'EV' cash value and club sign ups would have a "play value" exceeding $700.00. Using only those, it iss not inconceivable that my trip could have been paid for.
It would take alot of time and work to accomplish, long days and perhaps a full week. But it could be done. I "visited" over 30 different casino's during my visit. Many I went into, walked through, and out the door, spending less than 10 minutes "looking" around.
The lines at the Player Clubs where I signed up were the most time consuming portion of each destination. One took over 30 minutes, but I hit that one at "rush hour".
I did not waste time during my coupon runs. In the door, sign up if needed, and quick play for free slot play or match play at roulette or craps. I want to capitalize on the free gamble and get to the next location. I never played less than 25 cent machines with slot play, usually video poker at max play. NEVER. 8 spins @ $1.25 and on to the next casino. The "WIN" cards I played more seriously since I had cash invested.
Ignore the promotional machines at Riviera, Hooters, and Casino Royale. You do not make any cash unless you hit the jackpot, or mini jackpot. They are NOT worth spending time on if you are making a true casino run and have ground to cover.
Be prepared before you arrive. Lay out your destinations on a map, do your homework, and put your visits into geographical sequence. Add the bus information or shuttle info, and the coupons to each entry.
If you are well organized, you can cover a lot of locations in a few days using public buses and free shuttles. A rental car, IMHO, may actually slow a person down, the traffic is heavy, getting lost, parking, valets, etc etc. (In Vegas)
Never pay for a drink. If you want one, sit at a machine (after you see the cocktail waitress), get her attention, order a drink and put a few bucks into a machine. Than sit and wait for your drink. Tip the waitress, cash out without paying, hit the ticket redemption machine on your way out the door, and your done. You can save a little time by only putting a dollar into the machine, and giving the waitress the cash out ticket as her tip.

When signing up at the players club, always ask for something extra. A free lunch, WIN cards, funbooks. Sometimes you can get them, but they don't give them unless you know to ask.
HTH
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