I think we need to look at the distance from the show to the restaurants/casino area as a good thing. If the access to the ATM machines was closer to the show, who knows how much a guy could end up spending for that "must have" card? That walk provides a nice cooling off period.
Did anyone else staying at the Riviera notice the scooter rental place next door? The one with the wheelchair thrown on the roof of the building? Seeing that sure eliminated any thoughts I've ever had of renting a scooter when in LV.
Jim