As I discussed previously in a different thread, I decided to cancel my Tahoe trip and replace it with a visit to the Rincon (aka Harrah's Resort Southern California).

There were three reasons for this:

1) Tahoe is too far
2) I hurt my ankle and can't ski anyway
3) Rincon has a higher return VP game than the best one at Tahoe

Thanks to nerakil for making me aware of that game (Double Super Times Pay BP).

The trip is now complete.

Will post a trip report later.

Results:

Won a nice amount of money -- nothing life-changing, but it was a good trip
67,500 tier credits earned
90 minute massage had
2 free meals & several free buffets had
Decent room in Dive Tower had for 5 nights, though not without a lot of arguing/effort to get it

I am getting close to re-earning Seven Stars.

I met forum members Aaron and FABismonte while here. I did not know that either of them were here when I started this trip.

Hotel customer service has greatly improved. It was absolutely awful in late 2013.

I will post more details later.