VegasGourmet

Hey VegasGourmet,

I will be moving to Vegas and pursuing sportsbetting as a full-time occupation. I was hoping you could anwser a couple of questions for me if you would be so kind as I see you have alot of knowledge about this stuff and are always comment in the Las Vegas forums. First, I would like to live in a nice apartment 15 mins or so from the strip and don't want much traffic when I go into the city. What are your suggestions for towns/areas (looking for a nice and safe area) to live in, I have heard that Henderson and Silverado Ranch are two good options. Additionaly, what casinos offer the best online betting or smartphone betting so that I dont always have to be running from sportsbook to sportsbook. Lastly, are comps something I should be worried about or expect to get if I am only betting on sports and if so what so I look for or expect? Any help or suggestions to these questions would be huge as it seems you are the premier person to ask about this kind of stuff. Thanks again man and I sent you a friend request as well.

Jeff

Appreciate your confidence in me, Jeff...

As to apartments, Silverado Ranch is good; but I would drive an additional 5 minutes south on Las Vegas Blvd (toward The M) and check out great new apartments. Go to the website: Southblvdapts.com.....they are brand new and in between the SouthPointe and The M....first month rent free and nice flat-screen TV mounted in each living room. You are one block off of Las Vegas Blvd, 15 minutes to Mandalay Bay and easy access to all of new Henderson.

As to mobile apps....Cantor Gaming (which is "hubbed" at The M) and Leroy's (now acquired by the British bookmaking giant, William Hill) are the 2 smartphone apps that everyone must have. Stations Casinos has online (intranet) betting; but I do not recommend them.

I would honestly avoid the issue of comps....at least intially. Once you are settled and have established a solid relationship with Cantor Gaming, then you might want to approach Mike Colbert of Cantor and see if you can work out something.

Happy to answer anything else for you...but put them here so that others have the opportunity to read/learn also.

Jeff, I too am planning on moving to Vegas in November.  I plan on openning an account at one of the Cantor sportsbooks and was wondering if you were going to that route.  My concern is that if I open an account, Cantor will have a record of all my bets and if I'm winning or losing.  If after 2 or 3 years they see I am making good money off them, will they let me keep playing or cancel my account?

ake...

Trust me.......you cannot bet enough or win enough to be cut off by Cantor.....it's just not possible....

Movin to Vegas to chase the dream

What DOCUMENTED profits have you shown in the past. If you have never kept records and are going out cold your about a 50-1 dog. Before you burn your bankroll think it over. GL

Heed the words of pulled clear, don't burn bridges back home--- you may be back

Boys, I know there is a great chance I'll be back home or it won't work out. However I'm young and have no current responsibilites and therefore I am going to chase the dream. I appreciate everyones advice and opinions and all your answers LVGourmet. I'll definetly look into those two mobile apps and the apartments at the website you gave me. I had planned on line shopping around Vegas by going to the casinos but are you saying it would just be better to have those two mobile apps and a couple of offshores so that you dont have to be constantly running around to the casinos. Additionally, how does the funding and cash out processes work for these apps and do the only work on certain phones (currently have an Iphone)??? So excited for the move at the end of July, thanks again for everyones help!

Jeff

Jeff...

I believe that android is the way to go....check their websites (Cantor and Leroy's) for that info.

Setting up a phone account is easy.....minimal deposits....just have to do it in person at one of their books so that they can take your info and program the phone for GPS tracking (you cannot use the phone outside of Nevada)....

Having 2 phone accounts and access to MGM MIrage and Caesars/Harrahs lines is really all you would need out here....an offshore can be usefull for prop-type bets that LV would not offer.

thanks alot man. ill check it out! as of now thats really all the questions I had for you, and you have certainly made me feel easier about the transition. If I think of anything else I'll post it in the forum. Thanks again man. I cant understate how much I appreciate the advice and anwsers!

Jeff

VG, I'm looking at an apartment complex that is a block west of The Palms.  I like that I would be within walking distance of The Palms, Rio, and Gold Coast.  And it fits within my budget which would be around $650 a month or less.  How is this neighborhood?

VG, I am going to set up an appointment to look at the southblvd apts and was wondering if there was any others you would recommend (nice area/safe, not much traffic and easy to get into the strip)???? Any insight would be helpful...

BUMP

i would look at Henderson area. As long as you got a mobile account, why even bother being close to the strip and paying more for less. Good luck and go for it man.

definetly looking at the henderson area and south blvd apts. waiting to hear from VG any other suggestions or from anyone else. thanks guys!

jeff

Vegas is a rough town these days chupa

jwb......If the prices at South Blvd are within your budget, then you would be making a big mistake to look anywhere else.....

1.  It's the area that you are interested in...as you mentioned

2. It is minutes to The M and to The SouthPointe and right off the Strip at the South end.....

3. There were (at the time of my inquiry) taking residents with only a credit check..NO deposit, and 1st month's rent free

4. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY....THEY ARE NEW....YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TENANT IN YOUR APARTMENT....Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a FREE flat screen HDTV already mounted on the wall in your living room.

If the prices are too high for you, then tell me that and I'll try to help you with something cheaper.....

no they werent too high i was just wondering if there was anything else you would recommend. however with what you just said and from looking at it I am completely sold and will most likely be living there as it looks awesome. thanks again!

vg