What are your Vegas Commandments?

Never pay retail....especially for cocktails
NO TUNNEL
Never pay full price for a meal; comps or coupons
No 6/5 blackjack
Always stop at the Orleans on the way to the airport
Always have a breakfast at MSS
Always play one craps session at Binion's and another at El Co

Thou shalt not stay at hotels with resort fees.

Thou shalt not play 6/5 blackjack.

Always visit the Pinball Hall of Fame at least once.

Thou shalt never play less than full-pay video poker.

The Less You Bet, The More You Lose, ........ When You Win.


Rick

Have an open itinerary: have a plan for the things that are harder to do spontaneously (restaurant reservations, show tickets, coupons with date/time restrictions), but don't plan your day down to the hour.

I've had a detailed itinerary and we never get everything done and we tend to feel more stressed to meet deadlines/appointments. I've also gone without a plan and struggled to get into a restaurant without reservations, found shows are sold out and felt we were all just stumbling around from place to place with no semblance of order.

You know how it is when you do things with a group? First, Buffy has to use the restroom so you all wait a few minutes for her. Just seconds before Buffy gets back, Todd decides to play $20 in megabucks and goes on a mini-roll before tapping out. However, Gertrude now has to pee, but can hold it until the next set of restrooms, where we all wait again. But wait, doesn't that burger look good? Wilbur thinks so and he's now in a line 12 people deep to get one. Tara is whining because her feet hurt so bad and her 4 inch heels that look so sexy are now making her walk like a giraffe with a broken ankle. Bubba just puked in the nearest trash can, but wait, he just ordered another beer so he's good to go. Okay, 100 more yards and Cinthia (with an i, not y) and Tyrone have disappeared so we all Scooby-Doo (think about it and you'll get the reference) in search of them. By the time we all get back together we just ended our first 6 hours in town. Can't wait for the thrills tomorrow. Maybe we'll actually leave the casino if we all just work together.

So it is good to have a plan, but make it flexible and enjoy!

ebbinns

Never, NEVER cross the street unless the WALKING MAN light is showing. So many people try to cross sooner because it "looks" like the coast is clear. Then they nearly get mowed down by loudly honking taxicabs. It pains me to see this.

Play it safe. You've got the time, wait for the Walking man sign. You'll be glad you did.

- bcc

felt we were all just stumbling around from place to place with no semblance of order.

Sounds like my usual Las Vegas trips. LOL

You know how it is when you do things with a group? First, Buffy has to use the restroom so you all wait a few minutes for her. Just seconds before Buffy gets back, Todd decides to play $20 in megabucks and goes on a mini-roll before tapping out. However, Gertrude now has to pee, but can hold it until the next set of restrooms, where we all wait again. But wait, doesn't that burger look good? Wilbur thinks so and he's now in a line 12 people deep to get one. Tara is whining because her feet hurt so bad and her 4 inch heels that look so sexy are now making her walk like a giraffe with a broken ankle. Bubba just puked in the nearest trash can, but wait, he just ordered another beer so he's good to go. Okay, 100 more yards and Cinthia (with an i, not y) and Tyrone have disappeared so we all Scooby-Doo (think about it and you'll get the reference) in search of them. By the time we all get back together we just ended our first 6 hours in town. Can't wait for the thrills tomorrow. Maybe we'll actually leave the casino if we all just work together.


Gee, I think I'll put this up over my bed as the number one reason to go solo.

I. Thou shall not gamble more than you can afford to lose.
II. Thou shall not walk more than three people across on the strip.
III. Thou shall not sleep more than 6 hours per night.
IV. Thou shall not eat at the Excalibur buffet.
V. Thou shall not jaywalk on the strip.
VI. Thou shall tip thy cocktail waitress.
VII. Thou shall not be a destructive drunk.
VIII. Thou shall not ignore downtown.
IX. Thou shall take a taxi or walk if thou have been imbibing.
X. Thou shall have fun.

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Absolutely love #IV... I too, have made that mistake. Great list...

Thou shalt KNOW that it DOESN'T matter (how much you WANT to blame them) that when the dolt at third base does something really stupid ( like split tens, or (fill in the blank))..... that it causes you to lose on your perfect play.

You will also know (because you are wise) that the "wrong" play just might make your hand.

Bottom line - play your own cards and keep your mouth shut.

Bev

1. Always ask for the complementary upgrade to the presidential suite.
1A. If the clerk says 'No', make believe she actually said "Tell me more". Repeat.
2. Take advantage of every matchplay and freeplay opportunity. It's like free money.
3. When you see someone taking a group picture, offer to take it for them so they can all be in the picture.
3a. After you take their picture, quickly snap one of yourself...so they will always remember you.
4. Take care of your lucky hat and and it will take care of you.
5. Randomly wink at people like you know them.
6, Try one taste of everything at the buffet. All you really need is a fork for this one.
7. Wash your hands frequently. Randomly suggest other people wash their hands as well.
8. If you have to hit the ATM, start screaming "I WON, I WON" when it spits your money out.
9. If the valet asks you how you're doing tonight, tell him "I was doing great until I lost my snake".
10. If a comedian insults you...just stand up and don't say anything. Act like you can't hear him. Remain standing for the rest of the performance.