Field notes from the Gold Coast

Honest reviews, casino-floor know-how and weekend plans — written by the people who book this stuff every day.

Rooms, casino, spa and whether the "preferred partner" rates are real — we stayed three nights to check.

Event calendars, school holidays and the sneaky-cheap weeks locals keep to themselves.

Chips, tipping, table minimums and the unwritten rules — so your first night doesn't feel like an exam.

Treatment order, quiet floors, where to eat clean — the itinerary we give friends.

Private hosts, higher limits, how access works — and whether it's worth the minimums.

Nine venues inside the complex plus the local spots worth crossing the street for.

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