I'm thinking most of us at the Bash will want to sit around and B.S. with each other while betting the ponies or the games.
If it's drink tickets, usually a few well-placed tips will earn you a pretty unlimited amount. Take care of others and they will take care of you.
I remember last year at PH, I spoke to the book director and explained to him who we were and what we were doing there. I was also tipping the writers about $5 a time betting and they'd come up with a handful of drink tickets for me each time. Considering drinks were running up to $8 apiece there it was a +EV toke. The director was pleasant and him and his assistant told me I could have as many tickets as I wanted.
I know the Nugget has a remodeled sportsbook and it is much nicer than it was in the past, if you have attended previous bashes. I'm sure with the change in ownership and the general casino climate these days the drinks aren't as cheap as they were either. So getting some drink ducats will be a priority for some.