Vegas

[jminrod]

I am going to be in Las Vegas July 18 - 23 and was wandering if anyone had any suggestions on the best places to play, Or if anyone knows of tournaments going on. Maybe someone could show me around. Thanks Jim

[NTamm1215]

I'm a big fan of the Vegas Hilton. The race and sports book is terrific, it's huge and the televisions are all in good, working order. The deli inside the book is outstanding.

If you are a bit of a sizable player the staff at the Hilton will take care of you with current/future comps. They also have a contest called Super Saturdays which is cheap ($30/entry, up to 3 per player). They designate five signals from across America and you have five mythical $100 win/place bets to spread across the tracks (usually NY, CA, KY, IL, and LA). There's no cap but simply a small supply of wagers available to you.

In terms of other race books, Mandalay Bay is very big but a lot of the televisions are broken and it is heavily geared towards sports, in my opinion.

Bellagio is lavish, Wynn seems OK, and that's about it in terms of good ones.

Have a great time, Vegas is the most exciting city in the world.

NT

[jwkniska]

If you're looking for lower limit poker tourneys, Excalibur, Mandalay Bay and Monte Carlo all run NL hold'em tourneys daily for $50 or under buy-in with no re-buys. Well run and payout a good number of places.

Played Excalibur many times (cashed all but 2). They're held 3X a day and have a $35 buy-in.

Best horse books are Wynn, Hilton, Orleans. Other top sportsbooks are Bellagio, Caesars and Mirage. MGM redid their sportsbook last year (all plasma screens), but there are not many places to sit... however... drinks in that book were free... IF you were playing horses. Most of them charge you regardless of what sports/horses you're playing or even how much you're playing.

Waiting for the end of November... my trip out there this year.

[geeker2]

Venetian sports book is not bad....if you are playing they give you coupons for free drinks. Mirage is good too...agree on MGM way to small.

[IrishofNDMan]

As far as Sportsbooks I really liked the Mirage, did not like Treasure Island at all, and thought the Wynn was pretty damn nice.

[-BT-]

i think the book at Ballys is really sport friendly, i like their setup.
check drf.com and see if they have any tourneys out there that week, palace station and gvr have tourneys every once and a while (horse)

-bt-

[Scav]

i think the book at Ballys is really sport friendly, i like their setup.
check drf.com and see if they have any tourneys out there that week, palace station and gvr have tourneys every once and a while (horse)

-bt-

I like their setup but I can't stand their chairs or little TV's, it drives me f'n nuts.

I usually don't move from there unless it is to sleep/eat/shower/pool

[jwkniska]

Here's a link to what you may want to check out..... lists all the tourneys in Vegas for everything for whatever dates you put in. They also give you the buy-in amounts.

http://lasvegasadvisor.com/tourneysearch.cfm?id=2

[GPK]

I am going to be in Las Vegas July 18 - 23 and was wandering if anyone had any suggestions on the best places to play, Or if anyone knows of tournaments going on. Maybe someone could show me around. Thanks Jim


You can be shown around allright...but it's gonna cost you plenty. Scavs is more in tune with the going rate for those services.

[Scav]

You can be shown around allright...but it's gonna cost you plenty. Scavs is more in tune with the going rate for those services.

Let me tell you something, I haven't done something more fun then that night where I was just talking to hookers on the strip, it was absolutely awesome. I haven't laughed that hard in a while.

[GPK]

Let me tell you something, I haven't done something more fun then that night where I was just talking to hookers on the strip, it was absolutely awesome. I haven't laughed that hard in a while.


Probably a good thing we weren't there at the same time. I would have had them talked into paying us for our services:cool: :cool:

[Scav]

Probably a good thing we weren't there at the same time. I would have had them talked into paying us for our services:cool: :cool:

WHOA!!

[GPK]

I think I have been to Vegas about 7 or 8 times and stayed a few different places. As far as sportsbooks goes:

Hilton: I loved it. Big and took good care of me.
Excaliber: Very underrated...I really liked it alot. Plenty of room with tons of TV's
Mandalay: Overrated IMO
New York, New York: Very small, but useful
Caesars: Fair...nothing spectacular

[Scav]

I think I have been to Vegas about 7 or 8 times and stayed a few different places. As far as sportsbooks goes:

Hilton: I loved it. Big and took good care of me.
Excaliber: Very underrated...I really liked it alot. Plenty of room with tons of TV'sMandalay: Overrated IMO
New York, New York: Very small, but useful
Caesars: Fair...nothing spectacular

Come on now.....

[GBBob]

Come on now.....

He probably picketed against tearing down Circus-Circus;)

[GPK]

Come on now.....


You don't like Excaliber? I liked it alot...granted, I could have been heavily under the influence at the time too:)

[GPK]

He probably picketed against tearing down Circus-Circus;)
:mad:

[jwkniska]

Come on now.....

since they moved it and redid it. it's actually not a bad place to watch things at now. 10X the TV's compared to before they moved it. Plus plenty of room.

[GBBob]

:mad:
:)

[Scav]

Wait

1) Circus Circus is gone?

2) how long ago are we talking about the Excaliber? I might have to go check this out if it is recent with all these TV's and such. Although, it isn't beneficial for me because I am taken care of at Ballys so I kinda have to play at a Harrah's establishment

[GPK]

:)


It's ok...aint jack sh*t making me upset today. My vacay starts in 5 hours and 27 minutes:D

[GBBob]

Wait

1) Circus Circus is gone?

2) how long ago are we talking about the Excaliber? I might have to go check this out if it is recent with all these TV's and such. Although, it isn't beneficial for me because I am taken care of at Ballys so I kinda have to play at a Harrah's establishment

Must be a Monday thing...It's still there. I was thinking of Stardust

[Scav]

Must be a Monday thing...It's still there. I was thinking of Stardust

yeah I never got to see the Stardust? Isn't the Bellagio where the Stardust used to be?

I have actually never been to Circus Circus, at least I don't think.

I know the Boardwalk is now gone, for that new place called the Cosmopolitian or something. I have heard that the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood is extremely nice now

[jwkniska]

yeah I never got to see the Stardust? Isn't the Bellagio where the Stardust used to be?

I have actually never been to Circus Circus, at least I don't think.

I know the Boardwalk is now gone, for that new place called the Cosmopolitian or something. I have heard that the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood is extremely nice now


Boardwalk is becoming City Center. PH's casino's better than when it was the Aladdin. Sands was where the Bellagio is. Stardust was on the north strip. They're supposed to be rebuilding it. Cost less to implode and rebuild, than to remodel.
Excalibur redid their sports book last year. Moved it into the back of the casino, past the poker room.

[-BT-]

I was very happy with the service and atmosphere at Planet Hollywood. I stayed at Ballys last time and they didn’t comp me for sh!t so I think im gonna move my business to Planet Hollywood for my next visit, but their sportsbook is small, and that’s putting it kind. But its more of a trendy new casino as appose to the old schoolers like ballys, flamingo, etc.
I was really not to overly impressed with Caesars book….. it had high ceilings…….. that’s about all I got

Circus Circus, never been…. I hear from the locals that’s that is where all the petafiles hang out on the strip…. Gewwwwwwwwww

Also liked MGM’s little wrap around book as well

-bt-

[geeker2]

Boardwalk is becoming City Center. PH's casino's better than when it was the Aladdin. Sands was where the Bellagio is. Stardust was on the north strip. They're supposed to be rebuilding it. Cost less to implode and rebuild, than to remodel.
Excalibur redid their sports book last year. Moved it into the back of the casino, past the poker room.


Boyd who owned Stardust is building their own version of a City Center on the North end. There is also talk Wynn is planning the same thing.

MGM decided they wanted to turn the STRIP into a City with stores, condos, libraries, schools etc...........now everyone is following suite.

[Scav]

Boyd who owned Stardust is building their own version of a City Center on the North end. There is also talk Wynn is planning the same thing.

MGM decided they wanted to turn the STRIP into a City with stores, condos, libraries, schools etc...........now everyone is following suite.

It is smart, the girls that we go with to Vegas, they do two things, 1) Sit by the pool from 8:30 till about 2pm and then from 3 till 7, they are shopping all over the place.

[jwkniska]

It is smart, the girls that we go with to Vegas, they do two things, 1) Sit by the pool from 8:30 till about 2pm and then from 3 till 7, they are shopping all over the place.

prices out there are outrageous! Chicago markup's bad, Vegas is worse. Been in those places walking around with my sister (although she normally spends just as much time in the casinos as me). If having a bad day, kill a couple hrs walking thru Caesars' shops. Then go back at it.

[Bigsmc]

It is smart, the girls that we go with to Vegas, they do two things, 1) Sit by the pool from 8:30 till about 2pm and then from 3 till 7, they are shopping all over the place.

Rookie.

[GPK]

Rookie.


no sh*t huh...

[Scav]

Rookie.

Dude, I know, but there are alot of positives

1) They are pretty cool
2) With them, alot easier to get into clubs
3) They have four growths that are very large
4) Help us not look like the losers that we are :)

Same crew as KY Derby + two chicks, we are even allowing Lights On to come after his first vacation performance

[philcski]

I can't believe GPK actually said he likes the Excalibur.

I just lost a lot of respect for you bro :mad:







:D

[Scav]

I can't believe GPK actually said he likes the Excalibur.

I just lost a lot of respect for you bro :mad:







:D

This is what I was thinking also, but word is that they changed it up, I might have to wander over there and see about such statements

[GPK]

I can't believe GPK actually said he likes the Excalibur.

I just lost a lot of respect for you bro :mad:







:D


I like casinos I have the most luck at...it's that simple. Did okay with the horses there. Made some great $$$ at the craps table there....and the pickings were EASY at the 2/5 NL game.:cool:

[Scav]

I like casinos I have the most luck at...it's that simple. Did okay with the horses there. Made some great $$$ at the craps table there....and the pickings were EASY at the 2/5 NL game.:cool:

I have heard from a couple people that is where to go for an easy poker game. interesting

[GPK]

I have heard from a couple people that is where to go for an easy poker game. interesting


As long as you sit at the NL tables. Don't even think of sitting at the limit tables. You will have to be committed to the insane asylum before the night is over. STUPID people playing those tables.

[jwkniska]

I have heard from a couple people that is where to go for an easy poker game. interesting

their poker tournaments are pretty easy too and they run 3/day.

[Scav]

their poker tournaments are pretty easy too and they run 3/day.

My thing with the poker tourneys out there is that if you win, you have to sign a w2G, DRIVES ME F'N NUTS

[BillW]

I am going to be in Las Vegas July 18 - 23 and was wandering if anyone had any suggestions on the best places to play, Or if anyone knows of tournaments going on. Maybe someone could show me around. Thanks Jim

You're just going to miss the Gold Coast handicapping tourney starting on the 24th.

[jwkniska]

My thing with the poker tourneys out there is that if you win, you have to sign a w2G, DRIVES ME F'N NUTS

I've won, second twice along with 6-8 ITM at Excalibur and NEVER got a W2G!

[Scav]

You're just going to miss the Gold Coast handicapping tourney starting on the 24th.

Bill, please attach link and what this is about, I will be there for this!!!!

[jwkniska]

Bill, please attach link and what this is about, I will be there for this!!!!

here's their website... doesn't say much, other than there's a tourney

http://www.orleanscasino.com/gaming/race-and-sports-book/handicapping-tournaments

[Scav]

here's their website... doesn't say much, other than there's a tourney

http://www.orleanscasino.com/gaming/race-and-sports-book/handicapping-tournaments

I don't want to click on it, how much is it?

[jwkniska]

I don't want to click on it, how much is it?

I have no clue.... it doesn't say. Only says registration is the 23rd and the tourney's 24th-26th.

[BillW]

Bill, please attach link and what this is about, I will be there for this!!!!

Finding info is like pulling teeth. I guess horses take a back seat in LV. You'll have to call them (or get luckier on a net search than I did)

http://www.orleanscasino.com/gaming/race-and-sports-book/handicapping-tournaments

Since I'm not entering, I'm not sure of the details other than the $400 entry fee. I remember that top prize last year was in the $80K range.

Bill

[Many Others]

saw this and happened to have the brochure in a stack on the desk - quick summary -

Email: contest@coastcasinos.net
Info and Registration: 1-888-566-7223, local (702) 365-7420

July 24 - 26
Top 10 winners qualify for the 2009 Coast Casinos Horseplayer World Series
Entry fee is $400
Each contestant will make fifteen individual WIN and PLACE [mythical] wagers per day on selected race tracks. Tracks will be designated. Contestants may play any races from the designated tracks.
More than one horse may be selected per race, but each wager must be $200 to WIN, $200 to Place. Each $200 win/$200 Place wager is a separate bet and will count as one of the fifteen wagers for the day.
Contest points will be based on full track odds for the first $20. The remainder of the wager will be credited at a maximum of 20/1 on the Win and 10/1 on the Place.
Point totals accumulate for three days
Entries will be limited to ten per person (no partners)
Contest tracks will be determined six weeks prior to the start of the contest [so they should be able to give you that info..]
The payout is 1-50 and is a percentage - they illustrate prize money based on 550 entrants - [1st $88k, 2nd $33K, 3rd $15k etc...] don't know if they're going to get that many in a mid-summer tournament, guess another thing to ask if you call..

An extra $19.5k in daily prizes paid by Coast Casinos to 1-3rd place finishers

GOOD LUCK!

[mes5107]

I've won, second twice along with 6-8 ITM at Excalibur and NEVER got a W2G!

Nice, I plan on playing in a few poker tourneys at the Excalibur this weekend. Going to Vegas for the first time, but mostly for business. Staying at the Luxor on Saturday night and the Palms Sunday and Monday nights.

[geeker2]

Nice, I plan on playing in a few poker tourneys at the Excalibur this weekend. Going to Vegas for the first time, but mostly for business. Staying at the Luxor on Saturday night and the Palms Sunday and Monday nights.


Yikees! but you have in the right order going from Luxor to Palms

[mes5107]

Yikees! but you have in the right order going from Luxor to Palms

Yeah, last minute notice on the trip, so I just booked a room in a hotel that looked cool. Now I've been reading reviews and it doesn't seem so great.

[jwkniska]

Nice, I plan on playing in a few poker tourneys at the Excalibur this weekend. Going to Vegas for the first time, but mostly for business. Staying at the Luxor on Saturday night and the Palms Sunday and Monday nights.

$35 buy-in at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM (or at least that's what they were the last 2 years). Get there an hour early to register. Most end up with 3-4 tables, except for 2 tables sometimes on weekdays for the early one and you want to get there early, as you do not want to be an alternate. They also pay a good number of places (2 per table).

Mandalay and Monte Carlo are $50 and that's what I'm going to try when I go at the end of Nov.... along with playing Excalibur once or twice.

[Samarta]

Just got back two weeks ago...spent a week there...Didn't do a lot of gambling cuz it was the Mrs. and I, but we liked the Wynn and Mandalay from an overall casino satisfaction. Stayed at NYNY and it started off rocky, but quickly improved. We checked in at noon, went to our room, noticed it was a little warm in there but hey it's Vegas and it was 112 outside so we didn't pay much attention to it and hit the streets. The next time we came through the doors it was 4 a.m. and it was blazing in there. They had to change out the ac motor in our room and as they were doing so, there was a knock on our door and it was a bellman with the cart and the keys to our new room. We started with the 3rd level room and got bumped literally 5 levels. It was just over 1500 square feet.....next time though, we'll probably stay at the Venetian.

[jwkniska]

Just got back two weeks ago...spent a week there...Didn't do a lot of gambling cuz it was the Mrs. and I, but we liked the Wynn and Mandalay from an overall casino satisfaction. Stayed at NYNY and it started off rocky, but quickly improved. We checked in at noon, went to our room, noticed it was a little warm in there but hey it's Vegas and it was 112 outside so we didn't pay much attention to it and hit the streets. The next time we came through the doors it was 4 a.m. and it was blazing in there. They had to change out the ac motor in our room and as they were doing so, there was a knock on our door and it was a bellman with the cart and the keys to our new room. We started with the 3rd level room and got bumped literally 5 levels. It was just over 1500 square feet.....next time though, we'll probably stay at the Venetian.

If you can get Wynn for a lower price than the Venetian (which you normally should), it's better... although Venetian's very good too. When I go, I normally stay 1 night on the north end, then the rest at NY on the south end. I know those 3rd level rooms at NY well. Tip for you... when you check in at NY, ask for a corner room (they'll put you in a room with 2 different views, one of MGM, other of north or south strip).