current cashback/point play $$

[jvegas101]

 
    I go to Vegas about 4 times per year and play only VP..also play in CT and at home in Ontario and Quebec. I know that MGM Mirage now requires $4.50 coin-in per point, and of course its only point play with them, not cashback. PLUS they have almost zero full pay machines. Is it even worth playing at their Casinos anymore, or is it pretty much the same anywhere on the strip now?  Are harrahs properties and/or Venetian or PH paying about the same? I'm new to the site, so please forgive me if this info. is already posted somewhere. I like playing at Bellagio and TI, but I also like to have as much chance as possible to come out ahead, and now I have to wonder if i shouldn't be playing elsewhere on the strip.
 
   Thanks in advance for any info.!!!  I'm going again in 10 days, and have the choice of staying at TI or PH, and I'm leaning towards PH this time! I know their Machines have higher pay scales for the most part than MGM properties, and they still have cashback vs. Pointplay. I just wonder what the comparison is as far as value for coin in goes.  THANKS!
 

[shadowman]

You can visit the vpfree database to get a feel for the best games at the various casinos.
 
http://members.cox.net/vpfree/LV.htm
 
 

[Webman]

Not only do the points earned vary by casino (and sometimes by machine within the casino) but so do the point levels required for earnings.
 
I can't speak to the MGM Mirage currently as I have not looked at their rewards programs myself.