I have attended Pool Tournaments at the Sands Regency for more years than I can remember ... In the past, the Smoke in the Room was downright awful and now that has changed for the better ... Spectator seating over the years has gone from marginal to good to great and now to horrible, especially at this event ... The Tables were Great, the Lights were Great and those are all-important things for the Players ... However, there was only one little "piddly" row of chairs against the walls for Spectators and, "if" you were lucky enough to get one of those precious seats, invariably, those who couldn't find a seat would just line up in front of you and all you could see was their backsides ... Granted, the event is mainly for the Players ... BUT ... The Sands Regency expects a large contingency of Spectators who will rent rooms, eat, drink and GAMBLE while attending the Tournaments ... My friends and I were so tired from having to stand during every match that we just retired to our rooms afterwards and NEVER participated in any of the Casino offerings ... One more thing ... In years past, there were attendants on duty at all times to keep the room clean and free of litter, especially all the Beer Bottles and drink glasses that cluttered every Players Tables at this event ... I realize times are tough and budgets are tight, but I certainly hope to see a return to excellence in future Tournaments at the Sands ...