1. The show seems a little less attended than last year. I could be wrong about that, but it doesn't seem as busy as last year.

2. Bargains are everywhere. It seems dealers are more willing to negotiate than last year. I found several chips that don't "fit" in my collection, but I bought anyways because I am confident they can be re-sold for a higher price on Ebay.

3. The new Southpoint poker room is very nice, but I have found the chairs to be very uncomfortable. Maybe it's just me, but I'm not a fan of their chairs.

4. Steak and Shake is great. As good as In N Out, maybe better. Didn't care for the the S & S fries, but their burgers, onion rings, and shakes are all tops.

5. Lines for ALL the food options are very long..much longer than last year. SP had a coupon for a free lunch buffet, and because of that there were 100+ people in line at the buffet at all times during lunch (11-3). Lines also were very long for The Club Card as well. Just guessing the SP has trimmed their staff to the bare minimum to survive the recession. Too bad. Nothing worse than waiting in line to eat.

6. The SP separated the race from the sports book during their upgrade. Huge race area, has to be one of the biggest ones in Vegas. Very nice.

7. I got 3 "free" unsecured internet connections in my room, as well as the one in the lobby. Not sure how "safe" they are, but a great convenience for surfing the web.

8. 110 degrees is freaking hot, even if it is a "dry" heat. Yesterday I took the shuttle from the SP to the Aria, and then walked from the Aria to Caesars Palace for my Megastack event. Normally it's not that long of a walk, but the heat made it tough.

9. The Strip has really lost me. Personally, I would rather stay off-strip (Southpoint, Orleans, Sams Town) or Downtown, then stay on the Strip. You just get so much more for your $ off the strip.

10. Sure nice to see lots of club members, I talked with throughout the year. Going to try the 7pm SP poker tourney in 20 minutes..hopefully several club members will be playing as well..