Last year was my first convention and I too was wondering how things went. After I was there about 5 mins I had it all figured out because of the great people that are there. I brought 160 traders $1, $2.50 and $5 all current from local casinos here they were all gone 4 days later. Winning at the tables allows for all the drool purchases on the floor all in all I came home with over 200 $5 chips, a very nice set of plaques and several slot cards from the convention, LV and surrounding cities. You'll have a great time!!! Make sure you pre register!!!