i stayed at gold coast 4 times in 2007, its a great value. the rooms have been freshened up nicely, plasma tv with music channels is nice. the casino is clean, good selection of slots and tables. the coupon book is great. the bar accepts all the coast property free drink coupons! GC drinks are a bargain! be sure to catch the classic jazz band in the afternoon, puts me in the classic vegas mood. the casino fills up with young crowd, maybe due to the rio & palms nearby. ive overheard that people come over for bargain drinks and the reasonable restaurants and buffet! free shuttle to the strip.