I haven't stepped into the Palms in over two years. Today, I opted to take advantage of their Senior Movie discount ( $4 movies and a popcorn/coke combo for $3 )
Theaters - The Brenden Theater website erroneously listed the first movie at 11:00 am - the place was closed at 11 but i could see the movie times above the ticket counter - earliest was 12. I opted to play video poker and craps while i waited ( comments on those later ) My luck, one of the exceptions to the movie deal are movies produced by Sony ( not sure why ) - the movie i wanted to watch - by Sony ! Another ding - opted to see Django - the previews and initial two minutes of the movie had sound but a dark screen. Someone beelined to the front and the correction was made ( though the movie was not re-started ) - decent screen and sound.
Table games - the table area was in disarray - they were putting the finishing touches on the center bar and a film crew was photographing the area. Still, played craps - disappointed they had standard odds and no fire bet. Still won a few hundred $$$ but i didn't like the vibe.
Video ( i don't play slots ) - on senior thursday, you get 100 points the they give you a free gift - nothing special - one week i got $5 in free play another week i got some fake earrings - nothing special. good variety of video poker games.
restaurants - always been a fan of their coffee shop. I've stopped going to the crappy buffet but with 50% off for seniors i just might try the breakfast given the discounted price of $4.50. I haven't been to n9ne in ages but i enjoyed it the 2 times i went. The mexican place is average - i believe it's being changed as is the chinese place but not sure. I keep seeing a banner for Chocolat but not sure where it is - i'm surer i'll try soon.
Night clubs - sorry, haven't been since the playboy club closed - used to enjoy Rain and Ghost but again - ages ago !
Since I usually visit in daytime, parking is relatively easy.
Overall, I'm curious what the Palms will morph into given all the recent changes - i might just put them back in the rotation but if the craps stays at standard odds with no fire bet, it will be at the bottom of the list.