Conditions update
Stratosphere - some games worth playing can be found there. Heat comes from pit. You can play some but don't plan on camping out.
Aliante Station - Intense heat for bet jump in red chips. Don't waste your time driving there.
Encore - Last time I was there pen was...
Flashcard drills..
Flashcard drills in CVBJ are very helpful for learning a 2-level system. You can vary the speed to count down the deck. I did it for 20 minutes a day and within 3 weeks I was counting quickly and accurately.