Go to the Vic and Anthony website and you can get a coupon for a filet mignon, choice of sides, salad and dessert for $52.00 per person. It's soo good. I'm a big fan of the crab legs at Joe's Stone Crab at Caeser's Palace but it's a bit spendy. Get the augratins if you go. Gallaghers has a good steak too.
Maragaritaville at the Flamingo has a bar next to it with $4.00 taps from 4-6. I just stood there along the strip watching the world go by in 80 degree sun last February.
Paris has a great hamburger place as does the Orleans.
I agree with the others about being careful with your cash. Most rooms have a safe and that's a good place to stash it. I always have my money in my front pocket.
I love the sports books and Bellagio is one of the best though I have heard good things about others. Down town seems a bit more customer friendly and has outdoor bands too.