Originally Posted by mbstone
1. If you are new to casinos, please study a book or web site on how to play a low house percentage game such as craps or BJ before you arrive or your meal will be trop cher.
or baccarat; which requires a lot less "study" in comparison to BJ or Dice.
and if you really want something that is less intimidating to the first time gambler, 9/6 JoB VP is a great place to start; and you can have a cheat sheet at the machine to help you with optimal strategy.
Originally Posted by mbstone
3. If not guests of the hotel, play a while, and then ask nicely for a buffet or coffee shop comp for two, preferably a coffee shop comp -- you would usually be able to order steak and lobster and a hot fudge sundae and a pina colada, or anything else your hearts desire. Your comp slip is your line pass. When in doubt use the Casino Invited Guest line. Remember to tip based on the menu price of your meal.
This used to be the case, but more often than not, your coffee shop comp will NOW have a $$$ limit. More likely, you will get a comp good for x $$$ that can be used at a few casino restaurants. The day of the unlimited coffee shop comp (for 1 or 2 people) is pretty much over; of course, you can still also get one (unlimited coffee shop comp) at places like the Frontier.