Originally Posted by
redietz
I don't do much machine gambling, maybe 50 hours a year on video poker, but if you go to vpfree2.com, you can check the range of video poker and percent paybacks available by property anywhere in the country. You can search by region or state or type of game or casino.
For a tutorial on an experienced vp player trying to get to a particular status as efficiently and quickly as possible, you might want to check out what is now a six-part blog series at LasVegasAdvisor.com with Jean Scott's blog. She went to Cherokee, NC to use an offer and try to get Diamond in a Day. It's a realistic walk-through from the perspective of someone risking substantial bankroll to acquire a certain status. The site owner here, Todd, sees all and knows all regarding Caesars.
AndrewG can probably comment on craps and kewlJ can comment on blackjack, which are low house edge table games, as they can contribute to ratings and such. The people I know who rely on craps, for example, say it is a really slow go and that massaging ratings via relationships with pit personnel is as important as the nuts-and-bolts play.