I am trying to schedule a vegas trip with my brother right now..we have narrowed it down to around new years for college football bowl games, and NFL, NBA, NHL, or one of the weekends of March Madness.
We might hold out, and go for either the 1st or 2nd weekend of MM.
I know some of you cover degenerates have been there for one of these weekends..how was the experience? which weekend is better to go...1st or 2nd?
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I am trying to schedule a vegas trip with my brother right now..we have narrowed it down to around new years for college football bowl games, and NFL, NBA, NHL, or one of the weekends of March Madness.
We might hold out, and go for either the 1st or 2nd weekend of MM.
I know some of you cover degenerates have been there for one of these weekends..how was the experience? which weekend is better to go...1st or 2nd?
I'm a huge fan of the 1st weekend of MM. The last couple years, we've gone out Wed-Mon. With games on constantly Thur-Sun, it makes for a great time. So many games to choose from, usually everybody can find some team to get behind.
We've spent most of our time at the Hilton theater. Easy to get seats, good food, plenty of windows to get bets in with the satelite windows, free stuff give aways.
I also like the fact that the games are on all day all four days. It helps keep me away from the blackjack tables.
I'm a huge fan of the 1st weekend of MM. The last couple years, we've gone out Wed-Mon. With games on constantly Thur-Sun, it makes for a great time. So many games to choose from, usually everybody can find some team to get behind.
We've spent most of our time at the Hilton theater. Easy to get seats, good food, plenty of windows to get bets in with the satelite windows, free stuff give aways.
I also like the fact that the games are on all day all four days. It helps keep me away from the blackjack tables.
for myself I have always enjoyed the 2nd week of the tourney- crowds much less jammed in and still lots of great gaming options with games thurs-sun....
for myself I have always enjoyed the 2nd week of the tourney- crowds much less jammed in and still lots of great gaming options with games thurs-sun....
VG- I think Id do Mandalay for first weekend of MM from what I have heard next time I go. Like I just said on the other thread I made a huge mistake last time I was out for it leaving the orleans thinking hte strip would be better and not being able to enter the book at MGM or Bellagio. I think the Hilton would probably get a little swamped in the sports area during it I would stay away from there that specific weekend.
Will Mandalay's pool be open during first week of March Madness?
Id like to spend more time in Wynn/Venetian/Pallazo/Encore book areas (I consider those 4 casinos basically the same) and find the one of those I like most and check out City Centers books. Need to know what to expect if I am going to go somewhere during my favorite holiday of the year dont want to show up and be like this sucks and I dont want to be staying in Encore if I like Wynn's book better, defeats the purpose of paying to be in the same hotel as the book if you have to walk to the other one to get to your room.
VG- I think Id do Mandalay for first weekend of MM from what I have heard next time I go. Like I just said on the other thread I made a huge mistake last time I was out for it leaving the orleans thinking hte strip would be better and not being able to enter the book at MGM or Bellagio. I think the Hilton would probably get a little swamped in the sports area during it I would stay away from there that specific weekend.
Will Mandalay's pool be open during first week of March Madness?
Id like to spend more time in Wynn/Venetian/Pallazo/Encore book areas (I consider those 4 casinos basically the same) and find the one of those I like most and check out City Centers books. Need to know what to expect if I am going to go somewhere during my favorite holiday of the year dont want to show up and be like this sucks and I dont want to be staying in Encore if I like Wynn's book better, defeats the purpose of paying to be in the same hotel as the book if you have to walk to the other one to get to your room.
I want to go for 2/3 weeks after Christmas, will prbably do Reno/Tahoe for skiing but if I cant spring for that Ill fly to LA instead and go to Vegas for most of the trip and be bumming around places like Tuscany Suites for 30 bucks a night.
Ahhhh sounds so good!
I want to go for 2/3 weeks after Christmas, will prbably do Reno/Tahoe for skiing but if I cant spring for that Ill fly to LA instead and go to Vegas for most of the trip and be bumming around places like Tuscany Suites for 30 bucks a night.
Nothing beats watching the 1st and 2nd rounds in Vegas. Huge crowds and just a great atmosphere. Its great to see the huge cheering sections for each team and the place gets insane. I will never forget my first trip there for march madness and the second i get in the cab from the airport the driver tells me that is lock of the week is Duke. I knew it was going to be a great trip
Nothing beats watching the 1st and 2nd rounds in Vegas. Huge crowds and just a great atmosphere. Its great to see the huge cheering sections for each team and the place gets insane. I will never forget my first trip there for march madness and the second i get in the cab from the airport the driver tells me that is lock of the week is Duke. I knew it was going to be a great trip
I live in SoCal and drove out for there for three straight weekends: championship weekend (Aria), 1st Round MM, (Mirage), and the Sweet 16, (MGM). A great time! For so many schools around the country, Spring Break falls on these weekends, and the Strip often has the feel of a giant keg party. The downside is the bumper crop of kids who get all lathered and can't handle their liquor. NOT fun.
I live in SoCal and drove out for there for three straight weekends: championship weekend (Aria), 1st Round MM, (Mirage), and the Sweet 16, (MGM). A great time! For so many schools around the country, Spring Break falls on these weekends, and the Strip often has the feel of a giant keg party. The downside is the bumper crop of kids who get all lathered and can't handle their liquor. NOT fun.
I don't know of any outdoor pools that are open that early....
Besides, remembering the time difference across the country, you can...literally...spend 18 hours at the sportsbook each day.
All of the pools are open, some of the best weather in Vegas at that time. I have prolly been to the last 10 opening first rounds of MM. For about five years st8, I came out on Wednesday of the opening round, and stayed until the following Sunday, 11 nights!!! A lot of people talk about the sports books for March Madness, I can't stand the SMOKE, so I get a cabana, and invite some hottties, and drink some beer by the pool, and watch the games!!! VIP style.
The pool and the cabanas are open at that time, the new pool clubs have not been in the past few years.
Man I miss DJ AM, those were the best times when he was performing at PURE!!
Quote Originally Posted by VegasGourmet:
I don't know of any outdoor pools that are open that early....
Besides, remembering the time difference across the country, you can...literally...spend 18 hours at the sportsbook each day.
All of the pools are open, some of the best weather in Vegas at that time. I have prolly been to the last 10 opening first rounds of MM. For about five years st8, I came out on Wednesday of the opening round, and stayed until the following Sunday, 11 nights!!! A lot of people talk about the sports books for March Madness, I can't stand the SMOKE, so I get a cabana, and invite some hottties, and drink some beer by the pool, and watch the games!!! VIP style.
The pool and the cabanas are open at that time, the new pool clubs have not been in the past few years.
Man I miss DJ AM, those were the best times when he was performing at PURE!!
for myself I have always enjoyed the 2nd week of the tourney- crowds much less jammed in and still lots of great gaming options with games thurs-sun....
Agree 100%.
I've been both the first and second weekends, and it really depends what you want. I feel you get a more balanced experience going the 2nd weekend...but if you strictly want to go bet on sports nothing beats the first 4 days of the tourney
Quote Originally Posted by nc1capper:
for myself I have always enjoyed the 2nd week of the tourney- crowds much less jammed in and still lots of great gaming options with games thurs-sun....
Agree 100%.
I've been both the first and second weekends, and it really depends what you want. I feel you get a more balanced experience going the 2nd weekend...but if you strictly want to go bet on sports nothing beats the first 4 days of the tourney
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