In response to "action" question, generally 4-5K in 25-cent vp; sometimes up to 6K if things are going well. Used to mix in some table game play, but the blackjack rules on most of the tables are rather player unfriendly. The fact that rules vary from table to table and pit to pit is a problem in its own, but that is a tangent. Anyway, now just video poker and some sports bets (which is unfortunately William Hill owned now).
When I originally posted I was wondering if perhaps fiscal year ended 30 SEP and they had seen a drastic budget cut in marketing, but that is apparently not the case. Anyway, thanks for the tournament and offer info in your responses, all.