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First off, be advised that Excalibur is a relative dump although if you did not have a problem with the rooms at IP, you will not have a problem with the rooms at Excalibur.

Second, be aware that the pool at excalibur may not have the best eye candy in the world. You may want to consider Tropicana(but do not stay in the Garden rooms), which while old and dilapidated, still has a killer pool with cuties in abundance. Even better yet is the pool at Flamingo, though that may be cost prohibitive.

1.) Sign up for email promotions on casinos websites

2.) Check the hotel bin on cheapovegas.com

3.) Download and use the software at travelaxe.com

4.) If you find an independent air rate that is cheap, contact the casinos directly and see if they offer a great rate.

5.) If you are planning on attending the WSOP a lot, consider staying at Orleans, off the strip. Very nice 3 star place, about 1 mile from Rio, where the WSOP is held. Orleans is likely to be inexpensive and will price match any internet rate you find. I find travelocity tends to have very good prices on Orleans provided you book several months in advance. To avoid cancellation costs, make sure to use the price match and book directly with the hotel.

6.) Also try Vegas.com, i4vegas.com, bookvegas.com, tripadvisor.com, and travelocity.com