[pig4bill]

Something else you didn't mention is the rest of the group's gambling habits. Are they small or inexperienced players? All the limits are higher at Venetian. No 2/4 LHE. Blackjack, etc are all higher. Sure you can go elsewhere, but that "elsewhere" is a much longer walk from the Venetian. O'Shea's is nearly next door to the IP.

Agree with above poster that all the food is more expensive at the Venetian, even at the food court. It's not easy to get a $10 lunch. For low intensity food, IP/Harrahs/Outback is cheaper.

One plus for the Venetian is Tao, one of THE clubs in Vegas. If you never go in and just hang out at the entrance you will get a nice show from the girlies going to and fro, and might even be able to snag one. But then you have to hope one of the other 7 guys isn't using the room.