Building Player Points

[Cleave]

I've been to Vegas 4 times in the past year. I always stay at a Harrah's property and mostly play there. I get a reduced weekend rate and usually qualify for free nights during the week.

I play poker exclusively except for dropping an occasional hunge on black jack or roulette and I'm pretty good about clocking out at the end of a session in the poker room.

My buddy that travels with me plays a little poker but sits in front of those gawd awful slot machines and he's a Freak'n Diamond member!!!

I know, I know....they don't make much off us poker players but I want one of those Diamond Cards and the extra perks. How much time do I need to put in outside the poker room to move up? I need a strategy and some advice on how to maximize my players points.

Thanks,
Cleave