My hubby’s great-aunt lived in Vegas until this week (sniff), and there is no-one with a nose for buffets like a senior citizen (they are the bingo experts too- don’t knock it until you try it).
The buffet at the Rio is tremendous, but long lines, get there well before you want to eat- you can play slots while you’re in line.
I play single deck blackjack at the Golden Nugget if I’m down that way, but we seldom venture that far downtown. I get great blackjack at the Mirage. They also have a great sports book if you bet the horses, and hubby thinks their poker room isn’t bad.
As for shows, why not go with the old stand-by, Nudes On Ice? It’s been there since I was a kid. Check for ads on taxi cabs.
Have fun, don’t take your ATM card with you!