They hawked me the entire time I played to the point of ridiculousness. However, the pit staff were an odd bunch.
Table bar service was excellent and the dealers were friendly and chatty. Went a couple mornings to play blackjack and yes there were five dollar tables and it wasn't very crowded which was nice (I thought at first).
Was recommended to the Tuscany from a cab driver who advised it was where the locals play and there was a number of friendly five dollar tables.