Vegas Rules

Venetian Poker Room
My game usually the one on the left by column 4/8 omaha
There are 59 tables in the room

Hopefully my chip stack within an hour

Getting excited for the Las Vegas annual buddies trip this Monday.  Thinking of trying some pot limit omaha, but only if I can chip up in other games/tournaments as this is a big game (meaning big stakes, huge pots) and I feel that I am a rookie at it.

So, thinking about some Vegas "Rules" before I leave.  These are just some random thoughts about what to do or not do while there.

1.  Buy in for minimum at first until you get a feel for the players and action.
2.  Identify the locals.  They are all grinders and will not give you action without the nuts.
3.  Identify the tourist/rookies.  That part is usually very easy.
4.  Always get a player card when going to a new casino.  It is free, quick, and sometimes some freebies with it (I have gotten sunglasses, free slot spins for a million bucks, discounts on buffet, etc.).  But the big deal is getting comps for your play, up to $1.50 an hour.  Have gotten enough in the past to pay for room, gift shop stuff, etc.
5.  People watching is the best in Vegas.
6.  If an attractive woman approaches you in the bar, she is a hooker.
7.  Buffets have gotten more expensive, but the breakfast is faster, better and sometimes cheaper than the coffee shop.
8.  Walgreens next to the Venetian has a cheap ATM as well as the best place to buy whatever you need.  Vegas is designed to suck money from you, so save where you can.  I always get extra waters while playing poker to take to the room.  Venetian serves premium Fiji water (yes it is from the island), and when you order a beverage (I drink coffee and Baileys exclusively), ask for a water too.  Same $1 tip gets you both.
9.  If you just want a cup of coffee in the morning, skip the coffeehouses and head for the poker room.  Most have free coffee there.
10.  The slots at the airport are supposed to be the worst in Vegas.  Avoid them.
11.  Free Wifi can be tough there (remember rule 8), I use my phone to set up a wifi hotspot so I can use my Kindle.  There are free spots, Starbucks or McDonalds for example.
12.  Things are very far away but because of their size they look closer.  Take the free tram if you can then walk the rest.
13.  The sports book area is a great area to sit in a comfortable chair and take a break.
14.  Catch the free entertainment when you can:  water show at the Mirage, Pirate show outside of Treasure Island.