1st of all, I know there is another section for this topic. Figured I would get my best answers/responses from page. Making my 1st trip out to Vegas for the opening rounds ( I know it is crazy, or so I've heard)
Best sportsbooks? With all wager types ESP totals. Best viewing . Just looking for a good place to sit down and watch the games with plenty beer and tickets .
Any ideas, comments on where to go would be appericated or even do's or don'ts.
Thanks guys.
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1st of all, I know there is another section for this topic. Figured I would get my best answers/responses from page. Making my 1st trip out to Vegas for the opening rounds ( I know it is crazy, or so I've heard)
Best sportsbooks? With all wager types ESP totals. Best viewing . Just looking for a good place to sit down and watch the games with plenty beer and tickets .
Any ideas, comments on where to go would be appericated or even do's or don'ts.
1st of all, I know there is another section for this topic. Figured I would get my best answers/responses from page. Making my 1st trip out to Vegas for the opening rounds ( I know it is crazy, or so I've heard)
Best sportsbooks? With all wager types ESP totals. Best viewing . Just looking for a good place to sit down and watch the games with plenty beer and tickets .
Any ideas, comments on where to go would be appericated or even do's or don'ts.
Thanks guys.
I've gone two of the last three years for the opening weekend. I've watched games at MGM, Bally's, IP(now known as the quad), Mandalay Bay, and Planet Hollywood.
I would have to say my favorite books are the Mandalay Bay and MGM although viewing can be difficult at MGM because of the set up. It is a good place to make wagers though, as is Mandalay.
I haven't been to the IP(Quad) sports book since they started construction so I have no idea what it is like now. It used to suck, imo, because they had the dry erase board that wouldn't always have accurate numbers to what the computers had. Like I said though, they may have updated this since then but it's still kind of a dive imo.
I would try Bellagio, also, as I have heard they have a good book.
Surprisingly Bally's was a pretty good book for viewing games. Good crowd but not to large with a bar and food near by.
Whatever you decide update the thread and let me know your experience. I'm always open to hearing reviews about places to view games.
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Quote Originally Posted by 3RICB3RRY:
1st of all, I know there is another section for this topic. Figured I would get my best answers/responses from page. Making my 1st trip out to Vegas for the opening rounds ( I know it is crazy, or so I've heard)
Best sportsbooks? With all wager types ESP totals. Best viewing . Just looking for a good place to sit down and watch the games with plenty beer and tickets .
Any ideas, comments on where to go would be appericated or even do's or don'ts.
Thanks guys.
I've gone two of the last three years for the opening weekend. I've watched games at MGM, Bally's, IP(now known as the quad), Mandalay Bay, and Planet Hollywood.
I would have to say my favorite books are the Mandalay Bay and MGM although viewing can be difficult at MGM because of the set up. It is a good place to make wagers though, as is Mandalay.
I haven't been to the IP(Quad) sports book since they started construction so I have no idea what it is like now. It used to suck, imo, because they had the dry erase board that wouldn't always have accurate numbers to what the computers had. Like I said though, they may have updated this since then but it's still kind of a dive imo.
I would try Bellagio, also, as I have heard they have a good book.
Surprisingly Bally's was a pretty good book for viewing games. Good crowd but not to large with a bar and food near by.
Whatever you decide update the thread and let me know your experience. I'm always open to hearing reviews about places to view games.
Oh yeah, Planet Hollywood has a nice book but it's kinda small and gets pretty crowded fast on a big weekend like the opening weekend of March Madness. Either get there early or be prepared to stand.
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Oh yeah, Planet Hollywood has a nice book but it's kinda small and gets pretty crowded fast on a big weekend like the opening weekend of March Madness. Either get there early or be prepared to stand.
I use to work at Caesars. The viewing atmosphere and betting there is great however the screens are really outdated and not HD quality. I would recommend I heard MGM and LVH are good places to watch the games
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I use to work at Caesars. The viewing atmosphere and betting there is great however the screens are really outdated and not HD quality. I would recommend I heard MGM and LVH are good places to watch the games
I was there two years ago for the second round and found MGM crowded and not enough tv's - I did like Caesars - but tvs could be better - worth the trip
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I was there two years ago for the second round and found MGM crowded and not enough tv's - I did like Caesars - but tvs could be better - worth the trip
I have gone 3 years in a row (and will be there this year) for the first weekend. We stay and watch at the Wynn. They have a ballroom or theatre (depending on the year) open for only viewers. It's not crowded at all and I love it. Love being away from the smoke and crowds and typical Vegas scene. Food is expensive (as you might assume) but we normally eat across the street at Fashion Show.
9 weeks away...i can't wait.
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I have gone 3 years in a row (and will be there this year) for the first weekend. We stay and watch at the Wynn. They have a ballroom or theatre (depending on the year) open for only viewers. It's not crowded at all and I love it. Love being away from the smoke and crowds and typical Vegas scene. Food is expensive (as you might assume) but we normally eat across the street at Fashion Show.
1st of all, I know there is another section for this topic. Figured I would get my best answers/responses from page. Making my 1st trip out to Vegas for the opening rounds ( I know it is crazy, or so I've heard)
Best sportsbooks? With all wager types ESP totals. Best viewing . Just looking for a good place to sit down and watch the games with plenty beer and tickets .
Any ideas, comments on where to go would be appericated or even do's or don'ts.
Thanks guys.
I've gone the last 2 years. Last year I went to viewing parties at both Planet Hollywood and Treasure Island.
Planet Hollywood was GREAT, it was $50 to get in, but they had all the games on huge screens and the $50 included all you can drink beer and all you can eat food. Some other places like the Cosmopolitan were a little more expensive $100ish but was all you can drink everything (top shelf...) More importantly they had 2 satellite betting stations so it never took more than 3 minutes to place a bet (this comes in real handy at halftime).
The viewing party as Treasure Island was nice because they had it in their auditorium, it was free to get in and they had beer/food specials, plenty of cool stadium seating and satellite betting stations.
My best advice is choose a place that has satellite betting stations, these allow you to make plays quickly and are really helpful for halftime lines. Unless you are a person who makes all your plays the night before and just watches, you'll need a place to make a quick bet and the sportsbooks are not good for that. I'll be out there Tuesday-Tuesday opening week again this year. Have fun!
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Quote Originally Posted by 3RICB3RRY:
1st of all, I know there is another section for this topic. Figured I would get my best answers/responses from page. Making my 1st trip out to Vegas for the opening rounds ( I know it is crazy, or so I've heard)
Best sportsbooks? With all wager types ESP totals. Best viewing . Just looking for a good place to sit down and watch the games with plenty beer and tickets .
Any ideas, comments on where to go would be appericated or even do's or don'ts.
Thanks guys.
I've gone the last 2 years. Last year I went to viewing parties at both Planet Hollywood and Treasure Island.
Planet Hollywood was GREAT, it was $50 to get in, but they had all the games on huge screens and the $50 included all you can drink beer and all you can eat food. Some other places like the Cosmopolitan were a little more expensive $100ish but was all you can drink everything (top shelf...) More importantly they had 2 satellite betting stations so it never took more than 3 minutes to place a bet (this comes in real handy at halftime).
The viewing party as Treasure Island was nice because they had it in their auditorium, it was free to get in and they had beer/food specials, plenty of cool stadium seating and satellite betting stations.
My best advice is choose a place that has satellite betting stations, these allow you to make plays quickly and are really helpful for halftime lines. Unless you are a person who makes all your plays the night before and just watches, you'll need a place to make a quick bet and the sportsbooks are not good for that. I'll be out there Tuesday-Tuesday opening week again this year. Have fun!
I live in Vegas and get a room every year at one of the hotels for opening weekend. The Mandalay is nice, its connected to the Luxor so u can stay at either one and go to either book. The LVH has theater seating and all the games on at once so u can watch all of them without moving from screen to screen. LVH has the largest sportsbook in town and TVs all over the place. The M is alright but I think the book is small. The Cosmo, Vdara, Aria are all nice places but very expensive and small books. Ceasars is great, aleays been treated good there, but book is not the best. Just remember that no matter where u go, it will be very, very crowded. Get down and get a seat early, real early. And dont leave it. Best to go with some buddys so someone can watch your seats and take turns getting beer and food. Best thing I found is going to Red Rock and getting a VIP table and they take good care of you there.
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I live in Vegas and get a room every year at one of the hotels for opening weekend. The Mandalay is nice, its connected to the Luxor so u can stay at either one and go to either book. The LVH has theater seating and all the games on at once so u can watch all of them without moving from screen to screen. LVH has the largest sportsbook in town and TVs all over the place. The M is alright but I think the book is small. The Cosmo, Vdara, Aria are all nice places but very expensive and small books. Ceasars is great, aleays been treated good there, but book is not the best. Just remember that no matter where u go, it will be very, very crowded. Get down and get a seat early, real early. And dont leave it. Best to go with some buddys so someone can watch your seats and take turns getting beer and food. Best thing I found is going to Red Rock and getting a VIP table and they take good care of you there.
I live in Vegas and get a room every year at one of the hotels for opening weekend. The Mandalay is nice, its connected to the Luxor so u can stay at either one and go to either book. The LVH has theater seating and all the games on at once so u can watch all of them without moving from screen to screen. LVH has the largest sportsbook in town and TVs all over the place. The M is alright but I think the book is small. The Cosmo, Vdara, Aria are all nice places but very expensive and small books. Ceasars is great, aleays been treated good there, but book is not the best. Just remember that no matter where u go, it will be very, very crowded. Get down and get a seat early, real early. And dont leave it. Best to go with some buddys so someone can watch your seats and take turns getting beer and food. Best thing I found is going to Red Rock and getting a VIP table and they take good care of you there.
Really good review. I love the Red Rock's sports book but I don't think anyone staying on the strip will be cabbing it to the Red Rock or the M.
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Quote Originally Posted by JTLV:
I live in Vegas and get a room every year at one of the hotels for opening weekend. The Mandalay is nice, its connected to the Luxor so u can stay at either one and go to either book. The LVH has theater seating and all the games on at once so u can watch all of them without moving from screen to screen. LVH has the largest sportsbook in town and TVs all over the place. The M is alright but I think the book is small. The Cosmo, Vdara, Aria are all nice places but very expensive and small books. Ceasars is great, aleays been treated good there, but book is not the best. Just remember that no matter where u go, it will be very, very crowded. Get down and get a seat early, real early. And dont leave it. Best to go with some buddys so someone can watch your seats and take turns getting beer and food. Best thing I found is going to Red Rock and getting a VIP table and they take good care of you there.
Really good review. I love the Red Rock's sports book but I don't think anyone staying on the strip will be cabbing it to the Red Rock or the M.
i do know that TI was the best place imo when i go there with the guys. the ballroom is huge and all the games r on the big screens. u have the liquor station to one side and the eats on the other. i have seen people though bring in their own foods from outside.
now last year they didnt have it in the ballroom. it was in their auditorium. i think this year it will be back at the ballroom.
before u enter, u can place ur bets their as well. 2 guy station with the odds in front of u on the screen.
its a really great time. this will be my 12th year going with the guys.
and if u do go to the ballroom, we will be the KU fans!! lol.
hope this helps!!
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i do know that TI was the best place imo when i go there with the guys. the ballroom is huge and all the games r on the big screens. u have the liquor station to one side and the eats on the other. i have seen people though bring in their own foods from outside.
now last year they didnt have it in the ballroom. it was in their auditorium. i think this year it will be back at the ballroom.
before u enter, u can place ur bets their as well. 2 guy station with the odds in front of u on the screen.
its a really great time. this will be my 12th year going with the guys.
and if u do go to the ballroom, we will be the KU fans!! lol.
3Ric--I've been to Vegas for the opening rounds 11 out of the past 12 years with our group that goes. I will not be going this year due to work but I can tell you without a doubt (as our years have given us the track record to make a strong opinion on this) we've been to them all and BAR NONE our best experience is over at The Rio Sportsbook. So much we just started staying there the past 7 years.
Not sure if you drink any but at Rio as long as you are betting, drinks are on the house. You don't have to drop $300-500 just to get 2 drink tickets like MOST books. Keep that in mind when you are making your decision 12 hours of ball and beers can get pricey.
I'm not saying you have to go but I'd give it a strong look. TV's are OK to good enough to watch a game and they've improved over the years but if you're looking for the super hi-def like you'd find at MGM or Wynn or Caesars, The Rio book will not be for you.
Hope this helps. Really gonna miss heading out this year but I'll be back at it in '14 BOL when you are out there its a great time to be in Vegas, not to mention all the Spring Breakers that are in town.
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3Ric--I've been to Vegas for the opening rounds 11 out of the past 12 years with our group that goes. I will not be going this year due to work but I can tell you without a doubt (as our years have given us the track record to make a strong opinion on this) we've been to them all and BAR NONE our best experience is over at The Rio Sportsbook. So much we just started staying there the past 7 years.
Not sure if you drink any but at Rio as long as you are betting, drinks are on the house. You don't have to drop $300-500 just to get 2 drink tickets like MOST books. Keep that in mind when you are making your decision 12 hours of ball and beers can get pricey.
I'm not saying you have to go but I'd give it a strong look. TV's are OK to good enough to watch a game and they've improved over the years but if you're looking for the super hi-def like you'd find at MGM or Wynn or Caesars, The Rio book will not be for you.
Hope this helps. Really gonna miss heading out this year but I'll be back at it in '14 BOL when you are out there its a great time to be in Vegas, not to mention all the Spring Breakers that are in town.
Is there any books that doesn't allow a certain type of wagers?.
Sides , totals and a couple parlays here or there and that's about it for me ..most of them offer that or is that something I need to look into?
Thanks guys
You'll have no problem with those types of wagers at any reputable casino. I think you just have to find a good spot to watch the games and get there early or reserve a table for you and your friends.
Once you have that part covered you will have a great time. First weekend always has a good atmosphere with lots of people wearing shirts/hats representing lots of schools. Last year was great with Mizzou and Duke going down in the opening round. Lots of unhappy faces that night. One of my buddies is a huge Duke fan and we game him crap all night about it. It was great.
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Quote Originally Posted by 3RICB3RRY:
Thanks a ton guys. Responses have been great!
Is there any books that doesn't allow a certain type of wagers?.
Sides , totals and a couple parlays here or there and that's about it for me ..most of them offer that or is that something I need to look into?
Thanks guys
You'll have no problem with those types of wagers at any reputable casino. I think you just have to find a good spot to watch the games and get there early or reserve a table for you and your friends.
Once you have that part covered you will have a great time. First weekend always has a good atmosphere with lots of people wearing shirts/hats representing lots of schools. Last year was great with Mizzou and Duke going down in the opening round. Lots of unhappy faces that night. One of my buddies is a huge Duke fan and we game him crap all night about it. It was great.
Remember when you make your bets, you have to ask for your drink tickets. As long as you are betting at least $20 they will give you them. The Orleans is one of the friendliest books in town, but no big screens and few seats. Mostly for the older crowd and guys playing the horses.
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Remember when you make your bets, you have to ask for your drink tickets. As long as you are betting at least $20 they will give you them. The Orleans is one of the friendliest books in town, but no big screens and few seats. Mostly for the older crowd and guys playing the horses.
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