DMoney, I'd just like to once again offer the suggestion of having it at a venue that doesn't rape everybody with drink prices.
There are some other options in town that would love to have the business and it wouldn't be $7 a beer at them.
Fremont St. is such a fun place and you could definitely get a great deal at one of the Casino Venues there.
Or how about over at The Orleans? Or the Palace Station Casino?
Some of your funnest (to me anyway) Players Balls took place at older buildings with a fun vibe. The one in New Orleans about ten years ago for instance comes to mind.
Just because this is Vegas doesn't mean we have to pay a fortune for a drink. Hell, the Riviera is just down the street on the strip. I was there partying the other night and drank $3 screw drivers on a Friday night.
They have a nice room there with a big stage that isn't really being used at the moment (they were doing karaoke in there that night)
Anyway, that's just my two cents. As far as entertainment...it doesn't really matter. You always provide a good show, I'm just thinking that the whole feel and camaraderie of the Ball would be a lot better if I didn't have a $500 bar tab when I leave.