Favorite race book in Vegas

NTamm1215 · #1 02-14-2007, 10:08 PM

I'm headed to Vegas next week, but with it on my mind I just want to throw out the question to everyone: What is your favorite race book in Vegas?

Of the ones I've been to I'd say Bellagio for luxury, Mandalay Bay for sheer size and atmosphere.

What are your thoughts?

NT

randallscott35 · #2 02-14-2007, 10:12 PM

Bellagio is relaxing. Comfortable chairs.

I'd take it if just for horses.

smuthg · #3 02-14-2007, 10:12 PM

I really like Caesars. One of the few places that I have been that even when other sports are on they don't treat horse players like second class citizens...

IrishofNDMan · #4 02-14-2007, 10:38 PM

I'd like to hear some more opinions, this is a good thread that I will take into consideration when I make my first trip to Vegas May 1st for my 21st B-day, I will def. be hitting up some racebooks!

Scav · #5 02-14-2007, 10:40 PM

Bellagio/Ballys/Caesers....Wynn was extremely small but has a nice set up for horse players. Palms is bootleg, Mirage looks like NASA...

ELA · #6 02-14-2007, 10:55 PM

I'm not an expert or anything of the like, but last time out, due to come business committements, I stayed at The Venetian.

I was all set to visit some other race/sports books, and ultimately did, but I really enjoyed the race/sports book at the Venetian. Good size (relatively speaking), they treated me well, very good service, etc. They had plenty of big screens, nice private cubicles where you could watch multiple races -- just a nice set up.

Enjoy.

Eric

philcski · #7 02-14-2007, 11:16 PM

For horses:
Caesars #1, Mandalay #2, Bellagio #3.

Rudeboyelvis · #8 02-15-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scav

Bellagio/Ballys/Caesers....Wynn was extremely small but has a nice set up for horse players. Palms is bootleg, Mirage looks like NASA...

Scavs - Whatcha mean by the Palms being "bootleg"? I personally love the Palms' book.

onebadbeast · #9 02-16-2007, 02:06 AM

For My Money. The Best Place To Bet Horses Is The Del Mar Raceplace In San Diego. This Satellite Has It All. Tons Of Machines To Make Your Bets, Lots Of Tv Screens, Etc. I Am Spoiled After This Place. Had To Move To Illinois And Cant Wait To Get Back There!

FlBred · #10 02-16-2007, 12:11 PM

Wow, really????

lemoncrush · #11 02-16-2007, 02:14 PM

Bally's takes good care of horse players, and has a good staff. I usually stay there. I was at Mandalay Bay for 5 days last summer for a convention, and of course, ended up playing a lot of horses that week. They're OK, but they don't cater to the horse better like Ballys.
Also, if you're off the strip, check out the new horse book at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson. Supposed to be really, really great.

Five Star Derek · #12 02-16-2007, 05:07 PM

I stayed at the Red Rock Casino a couple of months ago and thought the Sports&Race Book was one of the best I've been to in Vegas. It's off the strip and the food(in the racebook) stinks but it's a great place for horseplayers. I'm also a big fan of the autotote machines and don't think they had them. The lines were short and they had windows for playing just horses so it was easy to check your tickets.