Need advice from the experienced crowd

Wow, there's so much to say about this!

How soon are you coming to LV with her? I'm asking this because I'd encourage her to get better in Video Poker play if possible first. This can be accomplished (or at least helped with) by getting her a good Video Poker training computer program (such as "Video Poker For Winners," "Optimum Video Poker" or "Frugal Video Poker")? I say this because playing strategy errors can lower a game's overall return from an additional 2% to 6% making even a decent game go bad. And so the sooner that she can learn what's what, the better off she'll be! There also is some Free training (where you can set it so it will tell you when you are making playing strategy errors) on the Wizard Of Odds website in the Play For Free section.

I think that it's better to play on Video Poker games whose return in and of itself (not including Slot Club benefits) is not less than 99.1%. You can check on https://www.vpfree2.com, then click on the "Casinos" link and you can see what the Las Vegas area casinos have to offer.

As for Slots, I can't say much about them except that Penny machines are pretty bad (check out the Gambling Podcast video on the American Casino Guide website about Penny Slots). Although it might be one thing if there is a machine with a Must Be Hit by $X progressive jackpot when it is near that point.

As for gambling, Downtown has better gaming than the Strip (at least at the lower denomination levels).

What about her having some nice casino gaming and whatnot coupon books like the LVA MRB as well as the American Casino Guide?

And even though you say that she is not into table games, what if you went to places which have the "Win Cards" with the Non-Negotiable Chips? You could have some fun and make some money or lose less than you could. Casinos offer one or both of $30 in Non-Negotiable Chips for $20 and/or $15 in Non-Negotiable Chips for $10. For example, Circus-Circus offers players both packages and so you could in total have $45 in Non-Negotiable Chips for $30. For some info on this, go to www.wincards.com

As for what to show her, how about going to the Neon Museum, the Fountains at Bellagio (when the shows are going on) and while you're at Bellagio, you could see the Conservatory? What about the Free Circus acts at Circus-Circus? And what about going to casinos that have been around for 20 or more years such as MGM Grand, Harrah's, Bally's, Circus-Circus, Mirage and Treasure Island (although I can't recommend gaming at least at most of these places -- except maybe Circus-Circus -- check VPFree2.com about this since Strip places aren't known as the best returning places)? Also, there's the Caesar's Palace Forum Shops along with the Animatronics Show.

Also, be aware that returns nowadays may very well be worse (especially on Slot Machines and Video Poker to some extent -- do try avoiding if you can games returning any less than the 99.1% rate that I mentioned earlier) as opposed to what they were 20 years ago and so playing as she did before may not take her as far today as it did 20 years ago. This could feed even more to playing at least in Downtown LV as opposed to playing on the Strip.

RecVPPlayer

No one has mentioned this but there is the Neon Boneyard and the Mob Museum. A drive through Red Rock National Park espcially in the morning for a chance to see wild horses or burros then breakfast at Red Rock casino to start the day.

I did mention the Neon Museum in my post above. That is what it is now called. The website for it is at:

https://www.neonmuseum.org

I didn't know if she would be interested in the Mob, so I didn't mention it.

RecVPPlayer

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. We are staying at Bellagio on a very nice offer from Sept 28-Oct 1. i like the idea of taking it somewhat easy since we wont know how she will react to all of the walking and being on your feet most of the day. We are seeing LOVE at Mirage one night and I think the Mac King show would be interesting as well.

JT

Use taxis...budget for it if necessary. They aren't that expensive within the Stip area.

Example: I cabbed Wynn to Bellagio for around $10. Well worth it because my feet were hurting. I used to not blink an eye at walking Riviera to MGM. Not so any more.

Help her save energy for the fun things.

JT,

If she is into Tea, Mandarin Bar @ Mandarin Oriental has a great Tea service from 1-5. It may do as a meal before a show. The view is also great. We have done this a few times, while not cheap $38, it is very special.

Also, a ride out to Red Rocks or Mt Charleston is a great decompress from all of the strip craziness.
There is a spot at Mt Charleston to grab lunch.

The Million Dollar Quartet at Harrahs is also a nice show. There is restaurant called Capo's Italian Cuisine that is cool and off the strip.

Don't be afraid to get a wheelchair if walking is too much. We did this for a friend a few years ago who was in her early 60's. She put up a fuss at first, but then she loved it as you know some of the casinos are huge!

You're welcome, I hope you like and will make use of the ideas that I suggested!

And yes, I agree that since your Grandmother is probably not the Spring Chicken that she once was, taking it easy and inquiring into maybe a motorized scooter might help her as well. Have you asked her directly about her walking for possibly long distances ability and for being on her feet just standing for possibly long periods of time? This could very well affect things (mobility) in a town where a lot of walking (moving around) is required.

RecVPPlayer

Well then since it is now less than 2 weeks before you go to LV, at the very least I'd encourage your Grandmother to play the 9/6 Jacks Or Better training program that is within the Wizard Of Odds website.

And make sure to have it tell your grandmother when she is making Strategy Errors.

RecVPPlayer

Hey, Jamton - I have some really good strip restaurant certificates that expire September 30. Check the "coupon" forum for details. email or PM me your address and I'll get them in the mail to you right away.

Please post a TR and let us know how your trip went.