Whos going to VEGAS for MARCH madness!?

**Flight** · 02-03-11, 01:35 PM

Put all your high dollar valuables in the safe. Make sure the room has a safe.

Cougar, I would love to run into you out there in Vegas, as well as the rest of you punks. But that package did seem too expensive, surely you can do it for under a G.

**ngates815** · 02-03-11, 01:44 PM

G/F is going to Florida the first week of March...Too bad tourney isn't then because my buddy wanted to head out there while she's gone, and I don't wanna go if it's a week before march madness.

**MendozaLine** · 02-03-11, 01:54 PM

Im gonna be out there in may, but I might still head out there for the tourney. Vegas is a cool 5 hour drive from San Diego

**SteveB** · 02-03-11, 02:16 PM

Airfare from Reagan National was $359 nonstop both ways. I don't pay for hotels or food in Vegas as I go 2 or 3 times and they take great care of me. Will be there March 15-22. Can time go any slower?

**Aviator** · 02-03-11, 02:20 PM

Flights to vegas are dirt cheap. Wish I didn't have school or I'd love to go.

**dstover13** · 02-03-11, 02:30 PM

I go every year, this year for the conference tournament as well since the big east tournament is better than the ncaa tournament.

There is only 1 place I stay and it the only place to stay

The WYNN

**obamaismyuncle** · 02-03-11, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Aviator

Flights to vegas are dirt cheap. Wish I didn't have school or I'd love to go.

yes, dirt cheap. was there over super bowl last year 6 nights, hotel and airfare combined $425. they will basically give you the hotel free just to get you to Vegas. we even added on an extra night for $1 more.

**hubie69** · 02-03-11, 02:39 PM

All the SBRers going to vegas for the tourney should get together someplace

**Ryangene** · 02-03-11, 10:54 PM

Any workers for SBR out there at that time?

**sicky123** · 02-04-11, 01:13 AM

So the MGM stinks ?

How do you know the Tropicana sportsbook stinks too when it isn't done yet ?

If your staying at MGM where would you consider the best place to walk to to watch/bet the games...seating#1..atmosphere drinks etc #2 ?

thanks

**Foosball Champ** · 02-04-11, 01:23 AM

Being that I live in Vegas I can say the best place to go for the tournament is definitely the Las Vegas Hilton. Jay Kornegay is the Sportsbook director and he infamous for putting up unusual props. Just make sure you bring your blackberry to compare offshore prices.

**QuantumLeap** · 02-04-11, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by Foosball Champ

Being that I live in Vegas I can say the best place to go for the tournament is definitely the Las Vegas Hilton. Jay Kornegay is the Sportsbook director and he infamous for putting up unusual props. Just make sure you bring your blackberry to compare offshore prices.

That's one of my favorite sportsbooks to view games. I would imagine it's hard to find a seat there during the first part of the tournament.

**nikossf** · 02-04-11, 01:32 AM

Anybody got any hotel deals? I just got an email offer for 20% off overall total, for Tropicana if someone wants it. But there dates are limited for march madness. going Fast!!!

**nikossf** · 02-04-11, 01:35 AM

I hate that you have to pay for internet in most casinos though..There are a few Starbucks that offer free wifi but damn..come on, Vegas..

**pennsylvania209** · 02-04-11, 02:12 AM

Ill stay away from the strip. Staying at Stations.

**StackinGreen** · 02-04-11, 02:12 AM

Been there the last 6 years for the 2nd weekend of the tourney, 2 previous to that I was there first round. Good times, indeed newbies. Mirage is a zoo. I stayed there last year actually at that time. I'll be there again this year March 24-26

best to all

**sicky123** · 02-04-11, 02:54 AM

Wouldn't the Hilton be a far walk from MGM though ?

**sicky123** · 02-04-11, 02:55 AM

I think internet comes free after you pay for the resort fee most of the casino/hotels on the strip charge anyways.

**nikossf** · 02-04-11, 12:03 PM

Any fellow SBR people want to get together while in Vegas during March 24-26?? Lets work out some games and a good book to watch at, lets win some $$$$$....

**QuantumLeap** · 02-04-11, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by sicky123

Wouldn't the Hilton be a far walk from MGM though ?

Yes it would. That's why you would take the monorail for $5.

Official Route Map of the Las Vegas Monorail

http://www.lvmonorail.com/ride/route_map/index.html

Find the latest route map of the Las Vegas Monorail. See information on each of the 7 stations located on the Las Vegas Strip.

**sicky123** · 02-05-11, 12:51 AM

Cool. Thanks for link leap !

**OneLossParlayGuy** · 02-05-11, 03:46 AM

cant wait...4 nights at the hilton wed night through saturday night. leave late sunday night.

gonna be AWESOME

couple points on this thread---

from my experiences, the MGM book would be terrible for march madness. its just kind of in the way.

2. To the poster talking about the monorail from hilton to MGM. WASTE OF MONEY The MGM monorail station couldnt be farther from the sportsbook itself. Pay the 10 dollar cab fare from Hilton to MGM..lot better deal.

**beach nut** · 02-05-11, 08:32 AM

I will be out there the weekend of the conference tournaments for sure and possibly the first weekend of the NCAA tourny as well.

**QuantumLeap** · 02-05-11, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by OneLossParlayGuy

cant wait...4 nights at the hilton wed night through saturday night. leave late sunday night.

gonna be AWESOME

couple points on this thread---

from my experiences, the MGM book would be terrible for march madness. its just kind of in the way.

2. To the poster talking about the monorail from hilton to MGM. WASTE OF MONEY The MGM monorail station couldnt be farther from the sportsbook itself. Pay the 10 dollar cab fare from Hilton to MGM..lot better deal.

Thanks guy. I didn't realize it was so far away.

**hubie69** · 02-05-11, 12:23 PM

I'll be out for the first weekend of it, Flying out the Tuesday night before and leaving that next monday morning. Anyone want to get together out there? March 15-21st is when I'll be out there

**loudpacmanjones** · 02-05-11, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by QuantumLeap

Thanks guy. I didn't realize it was so far away.

yeah and theres too many geezers and sloppy drunk chicks with no shoes riding the monorail.

**StackinGreen** · 02-05-11, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by nikossf

Any fellow SBR people want to get together while in Vegas during March 24-26?? Lets work out some games and a good book to watch at, lets win some $$$$$....

I'm there. I have my spots, but I roll with a mini entourage (friends)

Where do you stay (or usually go)?

**sicky123** · 02-07-11, 02:20 AM

bump

**Inkwell77** · 02-07-11, 03:45 AM

Originally posted by pennsylvania209

Ill stay away from the strip. Staying at Stations.

The strip is cool and all, but if you want to have the best betting experience then I would say either Fiesta on Rancho or Red Rock in Summerlin are the spots (There may be a few others, but these are the two best in my experience) You can't beat your own little desk space and an individual tv which you can change channels on right in front of your face. You could watch and bet on some NBA and NHL too. The downside is that station casinos are usually pretty limited in regards to various lines and props.

**HoulihansTX** · 02-07-11, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by pennsylvania209

Ill stay away from the strip. Staying at Stations.

This

I live in Vegas. In a suburb called Summerlin.

It has 3 Casinos, all with sportsbooks. You avoid all the idiots flying into town, that have no idea what they are doing. The rooms, and food are less expensive as you will have more money to bet with.

YTou can take a taxi to the strip if you want the night life also.

**StackinGreen** · 02-07-11, 09:34 AM

Come see me at the Mirage or the Venetian.

My best to all.

**Flight** · 02-07-11, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by sicky123

So the MGM stinks ?

How do you know the Tropicana sportsbook stinks too when it isn't done yet ?

If your staying at MGM where would you consider the best place to walk to to watch/bet the games...seating#1..atmosphere drinks etc #2 ?

thanks

MGM just has a bad layout for massive clusters of gamblers. Lots of sportsbooks have problems accomodating the surge of gamblers that weekend though, even the brand new Aria sportsbook (which is absolutely beautiful with the best TVs I have ever seen) had issues last year simply because there were two many newbs.

Basically the larger the sportsbook the better, and yes Hilton wins.

I'm not sure about Tropicana, but judging by the fact that the place is old as shit and falling apart, I would think there book is garbage as well. But I could be wrong, especially if they are remodeling. Are they remodeling?

**StackinGreen** · 02-07-11, 08:30 PM

Yeah, I walked through the Aria last year and it looked great, but it's just a bit too far down the strip (I like running between lines from TI-Venetian-Mirage-IP-Caesar's). Is it just hard to accomodate due to the bodies or do the newbs cause actual problems? The Mirage really became hectic I'd say about 4 years ago, when I stopped going there (to watch games, I actually stay in their hotel though).

SG

**nikossf** · 02-07-11, 08:38 PM

Sorry for the late reply.

Originally posted by StackinGreen

I'm there. I have my spots, but I roll with a mini entourage (friends)

Where do you stay (or usually go)?

Hey Stackin.
I like the Tropicana.. kinda an old feel to it..Also enjoy Leroy's sportsbook.
Those are my spots man,..you can find the young prodigy there!..

**nikossf** · 02-07-11, 08:44 PM

Houlihans, how far outside of vegas? Is this near pahrump?