What is everyone's favorite Las Vegas Sports Book?

Fezzik · Jul 22, 2004

Mine will be revealed shortly!

WildBill · Jul 22, 2004

I feel like this is choosing the lesser of evils here Fez. I agree on the location and convenience being important so with that in mind...Barleys. There is one no one else would think of I am sure...

BuzzRavanaugh · Jul 22, 2004

As for presentation and variety of wagers I would have to go with the Imperial Palace.

I am also partial to places that still use handwriting and magnetic teams, preferably the books that still use San Diego Clippers for the LA Clips.

bulldog77 · Jul 22, 2004

Bellagio. I like their comfortable chairs while I watch how my off-shore wagers come out.
DI was best.
I, too, like IP for wagering opps. Sam's Town is great as you get Stardust line without the oft-cited street diversity and crowds.

NICKYTHEFISH · Jul 22, 2004

I may be in the minority here because I never hear anyone mention it but I like the Palms.Even though they don't take NBA action.It is easy to get to.Nice board and lots of talent all over the joint.

wilheim · Jul 22, 2004

Back in the old days (80's) I loved to play at the late Sonny Reizner's Hole in the wall sportsbook in the Castaways. Not a place to stay and watch games, but an excellent place to run into and bet. You could even ask Sonny if he had any six on a game posted 5.5, ya never knew he might just give you a little. Sonny invented the original Frankenstein parlay card for Monday night football, it had all kids of props that today we take for granted, but back then were un-heard of. Fun stuff for small money. You could also get down for a few dimes on any position.

wil.

REDEYE · Jul 22, 2004

I like watching my action at the Mirage, especially during the Tournament, and I like the Imperia; Palace as far as making wagers. it was even better back in the day when the Cocktail waitresses wore them blue outfits

ChuckSims · Jul 22, 2004

Fezzik, Are you asking which book has the most comfortable chairs, big screen TV's or the book that gives the player a fair shake?

I'm going to say the GN because you can make a wager there without being looked at like you have a gun in your hand.

TommyMullins · Jul 23, 2004

I DONT HAVE ONE. THEY ALL SUCK ASS. NONE HAVE ANY IMAGINATION OR GUTS AND ARE ALWAYS FULL OF IDIOTIC TOURISTS.

Fishhead · Jul 23, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by wilheim:
Back in the old days (80's) I loved to play at the late Sonny Reizner's Hole in the wall sportsbook in the Castaways. Not a place to stay and watch games, but an excellent place to run into and bet. You could even ask Sonny if he had any six on a game posted 5.5, ya never knew he might just give you a little. Sonny invented the original Frankenstein parlay card for Monday night football, it had all kids of props that today we take for granted, but back then were un-heard of. Fun stuff for small money. You could also get down for a few dimes on any position.

wil. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Started in the business under Sonny in 1986 as writer/cashier and was there for the last two years of the operation.

Good choice Wil!

exilarch · Jul 23, 2004

Tommy the newbie: Idiotic tourists are a big plus in this business, because they are big,fat, squares.

natick48 · Jul 23, 2004

The Orleans.
Easy parking, big screens, not that crowded, very few loud nitwits.

Fishhead · Jul 23, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by natick48:
The Orleans.
Easy parking, big screens, not that crowded, very few loud nitwits. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I guess you dont know Frankie.

MangoMan+ · Jul 23, 2004

I bet Fezzik's lists The stardust in his top three. That way he can suck up to his buddy Bob Scucci. That place is a dive. The chairs and T.V.'s are from the 1970's.

Fishhead · Jul 23, 2004

The Golden Nugget, Stardust, Mirage, and Mandalay Bay are sure to find their way into his top ten.

ps- IMO, Sunset Station is nicer than Green Valley Ranch........better viewing area for games and a friendlier staff than Green Valley.

In fact, SUNSET is my all-time favorite place to watch the games.

KennyB · Jul 23, 2004

Imperial Palace which posts major NFL and NCAA Football games over the summer and the Barbary Coast.

kyhawk · Jul 23, 2004

Hilton. o\Out of the way and quiet

TommyMullins · Jul 23, 2004

THE IP HAS LOTS OF CHOICES BUT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST DUMPS ON THE STRIP.

Fishhead · Jul 23, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tommy Mullins:
THE IP HAS LOTS OF CHOICES BUT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST DUMPS ON THE STRIP. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Very true.....the IP can be labeled feast and/or famine in many areas.

BuzzRavanaugh · Jul 23, 2004

The castaways was great.

Mandy Bay is great to watch games and races, comfortable chairs.

Mirage works really good but the chairs suck and during the tourney its too crowded.

The Barbary Coast is one of my favorite only because of the love I have for the property.

I think the Venetian works good, comfortable and roomy.