Jason, there are a few ideas. If you want to avoid the high end $$$ for a room in AC, stay just outside of it. Exit 40, a complete strip with hotels just 10 minutes away from AC. Make sure you go to the pool at Harrahs. Big area for the younger crowd. If you want to introduce him to table games, and dont want to spend big money on that, go to the Atlantis Club. Lots of tables, lower minimums. On a Saturday night, most casino tables will be high, and the lower ones will be 3 deep waiting. More info to follow.