[vpFREE] Good ways to use up points?

I've been following the discussion about possible bankruptcy filings
by several large casino chains, which may put points at risk. Since I
don't get to Vegas too often but I do have a trip coming up, I'm
wondering about productive ways in which points might be used, such
as free play or gift cards (no need to spend points on rooms or food,
since those are comp'd directly, and buying stuff in the casino gift
shop doesn't seem very worthwhile to me... although at the end of it
all, perhaps that is the best alternative in some cases?).

Can anyone give me some specific suggestions about productive ways to
use points at these casinos?

a) Harrahs: I think in the past I've read about possible conversions
to gift cards? (But not in Vegas? If so, can the conversion be done
on the web or phone, or do you have to visit a non-Vegas property?)
Any other productive ways to use these points?

b) Fiesta: I think that some points (earned after a certain date?)
can be converted to free play? If so, at what ratio? And if that is
true, what about older points-- what might they be used for, if not
hotel stays or food?

c) Stations: Are the alternatives here identical to the Fiesta
points? Any other possibilities?

Thanks for your help with this.

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