Which CC members are going to take me up on my offer of a round of drinks?

**** I wish I could but I cant make it as I am right in the middle of a heavy shutdown.

How do I find out what fights are scheduled for a specific weekend?

**** I use travelocity.com or expedia.com

Where do I have the best chance at comps for playing poker only?

**** Both the Palms and the Orleans have a good comp policy and pay you per hour to play. Many rooms are really tough even to get a lunch out of and places like the Bellagio only give out one meal per every few days play.

Aside from the Palms (where I will be looking to meet Gene) - where is the best place to play poker in terms of room quality, game structures and good staff?
**** I like most of them. Palms, Bellagio, MGM Grand and Wynn are some of my favorites.

How far is the gambler's general store from the strip?
**** depends on which end of the strip. Its about 8-10 miles just outside downtown.

What is the number one thing that I have to see?
**** My opinion, The Bellagio fountians. After that, the light show downtown.

I'm excited already!
Have fun,
Doug