Agreed. If you look at some of the "other" hotels -- Tropicana and TI (for example) you may do better than some of the Caesars or MGM properties. TI was very aggressive when I visited recently with what I considered little play (quarter BJ and some VP). I am sure if you showed them some love you would receive even better choices. Its a decent enough hotel.
I'd probably stay away from Riv. Still haven't quite cleaned up their act. I was just there on Sunday and it still felt a little dated. Trop, on the other hand, did a pretty good job on their refurb.