[darrell74]

Nope, this thread will not be about the shooting massacre, last October

[darrell74]

[darrell74]

RJ Bell‏Verified account @RJinVegas 6h6 hours ago




Mandalay Bay sportsbook right now (8:25 pm PT) ... Maybe there are consequences to treating bettors badly.

[darrell74]

I went betting there, for one day, once, about a year and a half ago.

They told me that I need to bet at least $300 for a drink ticket.
However, I bet some horses, and the waitress gave me some free bud lights, for a few wagers that costed less than 10 bucks.
So, my opinion of Mandaklay Bay-"Meh."(not worth going to)

RJ tweeted this out and it left some of us puzzled-why? Specifically, why Mandalay Bay?
He says treating bettors badly has consequences.
Reasons I'm not sure:
pay to park
weak rewards plan
weak drink comps
just not too sure

Since I live here, I go to he Stations
Free parking
Comp top shelf drinks when betting horses, rewards progam
20 bucks a wager per free drink tickets
Great views of the games

[Grits n' Gravy]

RJ Bell is a scumbag and everyone in Vegas gambling world knows that.

[darrell74]

RJ Bell is a scumbag and everyone in Vegas gambling world knows that.

Curious?
What have you heard?

[Ralphie Halves]

He has that quacky voice like Vegas Runner has, so he probably gets confused for him.

He does sound a bit fake on the radio. A good interview though.

Mandalay Bay's entire casino is an after-thought. It's just kinda there.

Convention biz and clubs have overtaken gaming as their main revenue sources. Same with Venetian. The city is changing.

[magaman]

I'm no Vegas expert at all... but I don't see what the problem is.

Bent out of shape about drink coupons? Well it is my understanding that each sportsbook has some policy... sure some are better than others I suppose. If your goal is to find the place that will give you the best booze:bets ratio... okay go for it. Sounds like a losers objective.

Pay for parking? Once again it is my understanding that all the big casinos on the strip now charge for parking. I could be wrong.

If and when I get to Vegas it would be my objective to be in the sportsbook in which I can get a waitress NOW when I want a drink, and the windows that are clear so I can get my wager in with 0:38 before tip-off. Crowded casino? No thanks.

You guys seem to be bitching about all the wrong things... but that is what makes this industry good with competition, something for everybody

[TheMoneyShot]

Thanks for the post Darrell

[TheMoneyShot]

So I guess the next question is.... in your opinion... with drink perks etc... what is the most happening Sportsbook in Vegas now?

[BigDofBA]

Usually in Vegas it’s $50 for a drink ticket st the sportsbook...

Last time I went and put $300 down on the thunder they gave me six frees drink tickets. Maybe the guy was new...

Just make friends with a cocktail waitress.

[gauchojake]

If you want free drinks play slots or table games.

[Cuse0323]

Shit, I never got drink tickets when I was betting thousands on games. Still was paying damn 20 something dollas for a double.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I went betting there, for one day, once, about a year and a half ago.

They told me that I need to bet at least $300 for a drink ticket.
However, I bet some horses, and the waitress gave me some free bud lights, for a few wagers that costed less than 10 bucks.
So, my opinion of Mandaklay Bay-"Meh."(not worth going to)

RJ tweeted this out and it left some of us puzzled-why? Specifically, why Mandalay Bay?
He says treating bettors badly has consequences.
Reasons I'm not sure:
pay to park
weak rewards plan
weak drink comps
just not too sure

Since I live here, I go to he Stations
Free parking
Comp top shelf drinks when betting horses, rewards progam
20 bucks a wager per free drink tickets
Great views of the games

Good stuff, Darrell. How do u rate the Vegas sportsbooks? What is your favorite?

I'd say that I'm pretty ez to please. Give me a game + a sports-betting window...hard for me to not be happy. But there are pros + cons for sure.

Personally, I'd rate South Point as my favorite. You want to know some of the minor points that attract me? Wide board that includes a lot of games, good clerks (who appreciate a tip), some light eating options w/in 50yards of sp'book (deli + hot dogs).

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I spend a good bit of time at Stations. Namely, Pal Station + Red Rock, a little at Boulder Station. Palace Station known as a local joint, some consider it a dump, I don't mind it.

Red Rock very nice, too. Red Rock cocktail waitresses...ooh-la-la. One negative re: Red Rock, their board is too small. They have the 3x rotating board, wish they used more board space.

[CWD]

I spend a good bit of time at Stations. Namely, Pal Station + Red Rock, a little at Boulder Station. Palace Station known as a local joint, some consider it a dump, I don't mind it.

Red Rock very nice, too. Red Rock cocktail waitresses...ooh-la-la. One negative re: Red Rock, their board is too small. They have the 3x rotating board, wish they used more board space.

99% books are crap nowadays all set up to confuse you or keep you off your game

rotating screens and microscopic lettering big part of this

then you have to deal with the ticket writers who imo are quite possibly the laziest group of people on the planet

[ChuckyTheGoat]

99% books are crap nowadays all set up to confuse you or keep you off your game

rotating screens and microscopic lettering big part of this

then you have to deal with the ticket writers who imo are quite possibly the laziest group of people on the planet

CW...I sense pessimism in your post. Why would I let them confuse me? I have seen them keep a clock that is not precise. IE, can miss tip-time if u follow that clock.

Rotating screen is a pet peeve. Nice to look at all the lines.

Ticket writers by definition not the sharpest bunch. Most of em are ok. Be friendly w/ them, and they'll do an ok job for u.

[CWD]

CW...I sense pessimism in your post. Why would I let them confuse me? I have seen them keep a clock that is not precise. IE, can miss tip-time if u follow that clock.

Rotating screen is a pet peeve. Nice to look at all the lines.

Ticket writers by definition not the sharpest bunch. Most of em are ok. Be friendly w/ them, and they'll do an ok job for u.

gets old seeing the casinos resort to mickey mouse tactics to try and trip up gamblers

u look at tiny rotating boards as pet peeve i look at it as them trying to confuse people

even the carpeting is designed to mess with your head

[ChuckyTheGoat]

gets old seeing the casinos resort to mickey mouse tactics to try and trip up gamblers

u look at tiny rotating boards as pet peeve i look at it as them trying to confuse people

even the carpeting is designed to mess with your head

CWD, I have to be honest. You're losing me. If they're trying to confuse u...take them to task and beat the house.

They should have more lines posted as service to gamblers. But that should serve the House, too. More action = more profits.

[CWD]

CWD, I have to be honest. You're losing me. If they're trying to confuse u...take them to task and beat the house.

They should have more lines posted as service to gamblers. But that should serve the House, too. More action = more profits.

not sure how or why this became a debate

i simply said the books these days are set up in a manner as to make it confusing

i dont use the boards i go in with my bets set ahead of time

[CWD]

and most of the time i use the app and reload at 7-11

that way i dont have to take another shower to get the casino stink off me

[jjgold]

its an older book and uncomfortable

Nice hotel

[darrell74]

He has that quacky voice like Vegas Runner has, so he probably gets confused for him.

He does sound a bit fake on the radio. A good interview though.

Mandalay Bay's entire casino is an after-thought. It's just kinda there.

Convention biz and clubs have overtaken gaming as their main revenue sources. Same with Venetian. The city is changing.

I sort of thought that too.

But it was RJ Bell. I thought their might be something I didn't know that I should know.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Good stuff, Darrell. How do u rate the Vegas sportsbooks? What is your favorite?

I'd say that I'm pretty ez to please. Give me a game + a sports-betting window...hard for me to not be happy. But there are pros + cons for sure.

Personally, I'd rate South Point as my favorite. You want to know some of the minor points that attract me? Wide board that includes a lot of games, good clerks (who appreciate a tip), some light eating options w/in 50yards of sp'book (deli + hot dogs).

I used to live a few minutes from the Southpoint and the deli right next to the sportsbook is pretty damn good.

[Optional]

I have seen them keep a clock that is not precise. IE, can miss tip-time if u follow that clock.

What advantage would this be? To make bettors miss out on placing money?

Unless last moment bets win more often. Which seems counter-intuitive.

[jjgold]

The word out now on Vegas that it is trash

West Coast ghetto ruined it

[darrell74]

I spend a good bit of time at Stations. Namely, Pal Station + Red Rock, a little at Boulder Station. Palace Station known as a local joint, some consider it a dump, I don't mind it.

Red Rock very nice, too. Red Rock cocktail waitresses...ooh-la-la. One negative re: Red Rock, their board is too small. They have the 3x rotating board, wish they used more board space.

Sports- I like Santa Fe
Pros: 20 bucks gets a drink ticket, service is decent
Big screens, in game wagering.
You can change one of those mini TV's to an obscure game you want to watch
But if you bet horses, you'll drink for free till you blackout

Cons:
Ratchet traffic
In the middle of nowhere Northern Las Vegas

I like Red Rock. Its just a much nicer part of Vegas.
Recommend this for tourists
Sportsbook is a little more crowded than I usually like, but I think its decent to watch sports
Ratchet traffic has been increasing, lately

I do Texas, a lot more than I should
But, It's in the middle of the ghetto-major ratchet traffic-don't recommend for tourists
They made some minor upgrades, recently, that make watching sports an improvement

[Optional]

What's "ratchet traffic"?

[lonegambler23]

how do you like living in vegas? you live in city or outside of it?

[dark star]

GVR... Southpoint;;; Westgate are great spots where you get a fair shake

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Sports- I like Santa Fe
Pros: 20 bucks gets a drink ticket, service is decent
Big screens, in game wagering.
You can change one of those mini TV's to an obscure game you want to watch
But if you bet horses, you'll drink for free till you blackout

Cons:
Ratchet traffic
In the middle of nowhere Northern Las Vegas

I like Red Rock. Its just a much nicer part of Vegas.
Recommend this for tourists
Sportsbook is a little more crowded than I usually like, but I think its decent to watch sports
Ratchet traffic has been increasing, lately

I do Texas, a lot more than I should
But, It's in the middle of the ghetto-major ratchet traffic-don't recommend for tourists
They made some minor upgrades, recently, that make watching sports an improvement

GVR is the station casino that I'm most familiar with...lived across the street for a few years.

great local casino, free parking, nice off strip poker room..

[darrell74]

GVR is the station casino that I'm most familiar with...lived across the street for a few years.

great local casino, free parking, nice off strip poker room..

Agreed. Good book.
Big screen TV's, good service. Clean
Only been their twice, because its 45 minutes from where I live.
I recommend it for everyone.

For some of you guys that bring your wives, I would recommend this place.
Quiet, cozy, romantic, no ratchet traffic, Safe.

[darrell74]

how do you like living in vegas? you live in city or outside of it?

Love it
Best decision I ever made

[jjgold]

Best day of my life or one of the best days was moving out of that shithole

CRIME is out of control there

Casinos on strip get robbed like it is nothing, never ever happened years ago

[reigle9]

GVR is the station casino that I'm most familiar with...lived across the street for a few years.

great local casino, free parking, nice off strip poker room..

place looks nice, i was planning on staying there or trump when i thought i'd have someone to come with me

prob try to stay there next trip for at least a few days