Originally posted on 01/04/2012:

Seven steps to almost free drinks in Vegas:

1. Go to SBRs Horse Racing section and get some picks from JoeyP's thread for the day you're going to be there.
2. Take your buddies and go get seats at a racebook which is usually located very close to the sportsbook - if not the same thing. Sit at the little booths with the TVs.
3. Grab a couple race programs so it looks like you know what you're doing.
4. Go up and make some bets on some races for any amount. Bet $2 WPS or 10c Super boxes - whatever.
5. KEEP THE TICKETS ON THE DESK IN FRONT OF YOU - most important - even the losers. You want a pile of them on your desk.
6. Order drinks when the waitress comes around. She'll be looking for the presence of tickets to make sure you're not just taking up a seat.
7. When she comes back with your drinks, they should be free. TIP HER WELL! These SB/RB servers are in the loneliest place in the whole casino most of the time. Tips are not plentiful. She will take good care of you if you tip her. You should be able to average your drink cost out to about $1 a drink or less.

Those 7 steps have worked for me every time in multiple race books.