I like the food in many casinos, mainly the buffets. The Village Buffet in the Rio has several types of crab, Lobster, sushi, just jam packed with seafood. I couldn't park at the Rio, but right across the street at the Gold Coast there was plenty of room, and they said they didn't have a policy on how long I could stay. They also told me it was ok to put out my slide and put jacks down as long as I had wood blocks under them.
The GC buffet, was not even close to the quality of the Rio, but it was like $15 and the VB at the Rio was $39 I think. But as for safety, there was security always evident, I felt very safe. Also the M has a great buffet, and they have free RV parking where I felt very safe. The Stratosphere has a lot right across the street that RV's can park in, one guy told me he's been there for more than a month. But I didn't see security there, so I ask him to watch my unit while I rode the rides and ate in the tower. By the way, if you haven't eaten in the Stratosphere tower restaurant, and you're not afraid of heights, I wouldn't want to miss it. The food is excellent, service is awesome, and the tower turns so you get a complete view while you're eating. Wonderful experience.
As for WM, I like my first night out to be at a WMSC, as every trip so far, I forgot something and had to do some shopping. I usually see a guy driving around in a security car at WM, but it's much noisier there. I'm just there to make sure I have everything for the trip. And many times I go shopping, then go to bed, wake up in the morning and get what I forgot the first time in, then leave on my trip. Maybe after I've been at this awhile that won't be necessary. Last time I needed a trash can, then some WD40, then I forgot some groceries. But the store I've always stopped at is in Paris, TX near my farm, it's a small town where I feel safe. Once I really get more trips under my belt, I'll probably look for the security guy before I park for a few zzz.
I don't like rest areas as I've read about many murders and robberies in those places. Although I've noticed lately they are posting that they now have security. If I do have to stop there, all my doors are locked, I use the bathroom in the MH and leave. My goal is to get where I'm going, but stop whenever I get tired and take a nap. I don't stop at those places to "camp" but just to rest up so I'm safe to drive again. But as a previous poster said, my safety is my responsibility.
I don't usually put my slide out unless I'm boondocking at my farm, or at FrontSight.com in Nevada, (where I can boondock for free, and feel incredibly safe.) As that is where I get my gun training. That is one of the main reasons I got the RV, it saves me an hour drive each way for a 4 day class, and I enjoy many classes back to back.
Here is a great site to find out if you're legal with your current permit:
http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_information.html
In any state you can have your gun in your RV, but in a state like IL you have to disable your gun or have it in an inaccessible place unloaded. As I understand the law one must store the ammunition separately, and if one is not an IL resident, must be legally able to carry in their state of residence as only residents can get a FOID card. I have carry permits from several states. Oh, for the day the 2nd amendment is truly honored in this country and I can carry legally everywhere without a pocket full of permits.
This law passed the House, but doesn't go far enough;
http://www.usacarry.com/national-concealed-carry-reciprocity-bill-passes-house/
If you care, you can call your senators and voice your thoughts, it goes to the Senate next. I believe that Illinois and DC should be included in this bill. As the IL laws are now, I'm basically carrying a $800 hammer that can't be within arms reach. And if you've ever visited Chicago, you know there's not a safe WM in the city. I try not ever to stop or shop in IL, just passing thru, I'll get my fuel and food, back in the US where they honor the constitution.
