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Hello Everyone! Today is my 4th day in Vegas. I just wanted to start a thread and give a little information about my experiences here. I'll try to be brief on each entry but this first one will encompass the first 3-4 days so it will be a little more lengthy.
Day 1: I flew via Delta into McCarran on Saturday. No problems at all. Checked bag belts are easy to find and there are plenty of signs to point you toward your choice of transportation. I took a taxi to my rented apartment that is 3-4 blocks east of the strip. It is supposedly not a great area of town but I've walked it at all times of day and the evening without any issues. I bought a 30 day bus pass from Walgreens for $65. One bus ride will cost you $2. So if you plan to stay for longer than a weekend I recommend buying a multiple day pass for the bus. I am within walking distance to grocery stores, walgreens, Target, Best Buy and several other stores and restaurants. The first day, I rode the bus to the strip and got off at Bally's and Bellagio. There are a lot of high end stores, all very fancy and pricey. If that's your thing then it's cool. But I came for the sportsbook. I headed toward Bellagio first. The book is huge with 4 gigantic cinema sized screens and several smaller screens all around the place. Place a bet, keep your ticket on you, and you will be served complimentary drinks all day/night. If beer is your thing then it's a great deal. If cran and vodka or some other alcoholic beverage is your thing then you're not getting much alcohol in these drinks. But it's nice to wet the throat if you're cheering your team to victory. You can also purchase drinks at the nearby bar. The seating is incredibly comfortable and this leads me to...
Day 2 Super Bowl Sunday: The entire book area seating was on a paid reservation only type of situation. So I ended up standing in the crowds to watch the Super Bowl. And there was quite a crowd. As far as food, there are some high end restaurants but I went to the nearby "Snacks" cafe that serves soup, sandwiches, breakfast items, parfaits, drinks and more. It will cost you $10-15 for a meal but it's a decent option. I got the lentil soup and french fries for $11 but I didn't have to eat again until I was back at the apartment. Earlier on this same day I stopped at Terrible's Casino on Flamingo. A much smaller book, buffet upstairs, not sure about comp drinks and here's the kicker...their computers crashed at about 315pm just before the start of the Super Bowl. So the dozens of people in the line were unable to place a wager on the game.
Day 3: I ventured down the strip a little. I stopped at Encore. They have a book so to speak but it was closed when I went through there at about noon. I didn't see any special seating or anything. So I'm guessing they don't cater to the sports minded folks. Then I went to the Wynn. Nice sized book but not nearly as big as the Bellagio. Again comfy seating, nearby bar area and cafe. I got a turkey reuben sandwich that was quite large and well should be considering it was $14. I did get a comp drink card when I placed my wager and apparently if you ask you can get more than one card. That's what I was told, I'll find out today. I like the Wynn but if you want the easy comp drinks the Bellagio has them beat. Wynn has game and half lines. No quarters but that's not my thing so it wasn't a big deal.
Day 4: Dropped off my laundry at 24 Hour Laundry on Maryland Pkwy this morning. I will be headed to the Wynn to collect my winnings from last nights late game. Across LV Blvd from the Wynn there is what appears to be an outdoor/indoor mall/shopping area. I plan to check it out today. But after that I'm headed back to the Bellagio. I will also check on some other books just so I know what else is out there.
Good luck on your wagers today! Have rules and obey them!
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