I've only been there a few times myself. Actually on my last trip i caught a red eye flight and arrived at 5:00 am and couldn't check in until 11. So I went with my friend and his wife to the MGM Grand. The three of us entered a Texas Hold'em tournament with a $45 buy in and I took 5th (won $250) having never played before... beginner's luck is a real thing. :o)