My wife, daughter, son -in law and I go to Coushatta 4 or 5 times a year. From Austin it is a short 5 hour drive but well worth it. It would cost 2 of us around 1000.00 for airfare and hotel in Vegas. If you have a Players Club card your stay is really inexpensive and most times will cost nothing . Coushatta is very generous with comps. Customer service has always been tops with us, from the staff to the food and the rooms.The buffet breakfast at the Terrace Cafe is as good as anywhere in Vegas and half the price. The slots seem to pay better and they are constantly updated with new and exciting machines. So why in the world would you go thru the hassle and cost of going to Vegas ? Wish I were there now instead of sitting here at work wishing I were there. Try it out once and you will see what I'm talking about. Good luck !!