Newbie Hits Vegas. Any tips?

**Simmo!** · 29th August 2006, 04:41 PM

The beat goes on...

I know they have "Thunderstruck" at the Wynn, but it would be a bit pointless going 4,000 miles to do what I can do at home

So do they have other "free spins" slots in B&M's, and if so, any recommendations?

**venetian** · 29th August 2006, 06:36 PM

Just to clarify. Put $20 cash into the machine. Knowing you you'll win and cash out $200. All casinos now have the 'ticket in-ticket out'. No more coins. So then you can take your ticket to the cashier or just slip it into another machine. If you want to cash it out and the cashier is closed or too far, they now have these automated redemption centers. Ticket in...cash out! Very handy. When you go into a casino ask if/where they are and keep that in mind. I think the tickets are harder on most money management systems. Well, they are harder on me.

**winbig** · 29th August 2006, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Simmo!

The beat goes on...

I know they have "Thunderstruck" at the Wynn, but it would be a bit pointless going 4,000 miles to do what I can do at home

So do they have other "free spins" slots in B&M's, and if so, any recommendations?

I saw a Cleopatra's gold slot in AC once...there wasn't much difference other than that it was 9 lines instead of 20.

And yes, there's plenty of bonus video slots to play, don't worry

**Simmo!** · 29th August 2006, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by venetian

Just to clarify. Put $20 cash into the machine. Knowing you you'll win and cash out $200. All casinos now have the 'ticket in-ticket out'. No more coins. So then you can take your ticket to the cashier or just slip it into another machine. If you want to cash it out and the cashier is closed or too far, they now have these automated redemption centers. Ticket in...cash out! Very handy. When you go into a casino ask if/where they are and keep that in mind. I think the tickets are harder on most money management systems. Well, they are harder on me.

Class

**GrandMaster** · 29th August 2006, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Simmo!

Okay I have another question

I'm staying downtown at the GN and I need to trip up to the North Strip (Stardust/Wynn). I hear the busses are good, but traffic is horrendous. Is it walkable? Or shall i get one of those bus passes?

The distance is about 3 miles. I walked from the Strip to downtown or the other way around a few times. The area south of downtown is seedy, I would not want to walk through it at night, but it did not feel unsafe during the day, and it certainly looked safer than the area around El Cortez and the Western. Since you haven't got much time, I would recommend that you take the bus or a taxi.

P.S. Think of the TITO system as reversing your withdrawals.

**Simmo!** · 29th August 2006, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by GrandMaster

P.S. Think of the TITO system as reversing your withdrawals.

Hmm...I'll do my regular cashout-as-i-go routine I think

**gaputernut** · 30th August 2006, 03:21 PM

Hey, Simmo....
Someone mentioned this...get the player cards...and that is good advice. My hubby and I always go to Cherokee NC harrahs...we get free rooms every month since we play and use our cards..we get them.
I am going to Vegas too....See ya there...and since I have Harrah's players card, I get Discounts on my room there...one night is only $40, and another is free. the weekend rates are higher but still the total for 5 nights is cheaper than the conference discounts at the Stardust!!

I didnt' know they have Thunderstruck at land casinos!! Will have to find those! I know one of my fav's is Cleopatra love that one! I do know that Stardust had a section in there casino full of "new slots" that is where I found the VP that CasinoMeister loves so much...and they did seem to hit rather well!

Well...there is MHO, lol...not like I am a pro .... last year was my first time there...lol....and the one mistake I made...I DIDN'T STAY LONG ENOUGH!
I came in night before CAC...and left morning after! Not this yr...I am staying till Monday!!!

**tennis_balls** · 30th August 2006, 04:13 PM

just curious

are there casinos in Vegas that have a set-up so you can get cash using Neteller?

**Casinomeister** · 30th August 2006, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by tennis_balls

just curious

are there casinos in Vegas that have a set-up so you can get cash using Neteller?

If you have a Neteller debit card (with cash in the account), you should have no prob hitting up the ATMs.

**Flizzin** · 12th September 2006, 09:49 PM

So with an amount like $3500, that should suffice for a 1 week trip ?

And Venetian, just by playing 4-8 hrs/day, they comp you with rooms...etc.. ?

Sounds like there should be a catch ?!