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Title: vegas
Post by: reidrolled on May 30, 2010, 01:12:55 PM
im on my way to vegas for the first time, aside from the obvious, what should i be looking to do/see? no suggestion is too ridiculous
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on May 30, 2010, 01:21:07 PM
You prob already have a place, but if not, find the cheapest place on the strip with a nice pool.  Good place: Excalibur.  You won't be in your room much and the pool is fantastic. 

Also, see if Purple Reign is playing (Prince Tribute band), they may still do the House of Blues on Sunday nights .  They also have a tribute Morris Day and Jerome.  Best $10 show you'll ever see.

Finally, get into trouble and all, but never, I repeat NEVER eff with the LVPD.  Those guys don't eff around.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on May 30, 2010, 02:45:58 PM
Blow smoke in people's faces.  Pay people to punch other people.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 30, 2010, 04:41:50 PM
Go to Caesar's Palace and walk around the shop until you find the Cheesecake Factory.  Once there, wait until the hour is upon you because on the hour every hour, there is an anaimatronic robot show that tells the story of the fall of Atlantis or some bullcrap.  You won't care about the storyline (I've seen it five different times and still can't tell what's going on), but you will care very much about the pyrotechnics and the huge robot pterodactyls.  When the show is finished, enjoy looking at the other onlookers' puzzled expressions of  :confused: .  Then, you start a comical slow clap.

Also go to Bite at the Stratosphere.  It's a topless vampire show that has no spoken lines but tells a (totally bullcrap) "story" through a constant stream of 70's, 80's, and early 90's rock music. 

Also go to the Rockhouse Bar right in front of the Imperial Palace casino.  There you will be able to spend $35 on a 100 oz. dacquiri to split with three friends.  Pay a couple extra bucks to get the extra shots poured in.  It's worth it.  In fact, maybe this should come first and then go see the robot 'dactyls and topless vampire broads.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: BigCat on May 30, 2010, 11:30:11 PM
Not a lot to do, imho. Kinda have to 'make your own fun.' If you are from KS this will be easy. Maybe go on a crop tour outside of town or do something funny to mailboxes in suburbia. There's gambling, but you can't win, so what's the point? Pool scene is prob the best thing about the town. Can go on walkabout looking for celebs while drunk, just don't get run over.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 31, 2010, 12:45:20 AM
Have fun, ride The Deuce.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 06wildcat on May 31, 2010, 01:28:02 AM
You prob already have a place, but if not, find the cheapest place on the strip with a nice pool.  Good place: Excalibur.  You won't be in your room much and the pool is fantastic. 

Also, see if Purple Reign is playing (Prince Tribute band), they may still do the House of Blues on Sunday nights .  They also have a tribute Morris Day and Jerome.  Best $10 show you'll ever see.

Finally, get into trouble and all, but never, I repeat NEVER shazbot! with the LVPD.  Those guys don't shazbot! around.

Who gets a room in Vegas? Vegas is for 48-hour coke-fueled benders while charging drinks to Room 3032 at a hotel bar and gambling with the money you steal from the hooker you beat up behind said hotel.
Title: Vegas
Post by: Cire on July 22, 2010, 11:50:46 PM
OK, I'm going for the first time in one week for a bach party.

I'm looking to be as cheap as possible.

how do I make it?


What do I HAVE to do?

I'm going Sat morning and coming back Monday afternoon.  Staying at MGM.

I need cheap good food places and tricks to get drinks.  Planning on taking 600 dollars and spending most of it.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: michigancat on July 22, 2010, 11:54:58 PM
get a 30 pack of coors light or something and just fill your pockets wherever you go.  WHEREVER YOU GO.

Also, wake up really early and make everyone go to Rubios in the Monte Carlo food court.  Required.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 22, 2010, 11:57:05 PM
I know a guy who says that when he goes to Vegas, he goes to the roulette wheel and puts $5 and red and $5 on black. He says that since he's gambling, they bring him free drinks and he only loses $10 whenever the wheel comes up green. I've never tried this myself and I can't imagine that the drinks come that often, but if you're down to your last $10, it might be worth a shot.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on July 23, 2010, 12:04:30 AM
Tell us what's already set on the agenda for the bachelor party and what time you need to fill with cheapness.  That'll make it easier to give direction.

If a group of you is flying to Vegas for a guy's bachelor party, I'd think there's going to be some stuff lined up where cheap isn't an option.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on July 23, 2010, 12:19:33 AM
yeah, we're playing a poker tourney the morning we get there.  and going to Paradise the first night.  2nd day, pool, and then whatever.  like I said, I've never been so I'm along for the ride, the other dudes are planning everything.

rusty, will go to rubios.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on July 23, 2010, 12:51:06 AM
You're pretty much set then.  In your downtime, gamble lightly and get liquored up for free or tote your own beer around like Rusty said.

O'sheas.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: 06wildcat on July 23, 2010, 01:38:33 AM
Vegas pro tip: Some hotel bars allow you to charge drinks to your room. Not all hotels verify what room you're actually staying in, but will check to make sure the room is occupied. A good one might have a gigantic French landmark outside. Just saying.  :drink:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 07:03:52 AM
I know a guy who says that when he goes to Vegas, he goes to the roulette wheel and puts $5 and red and $5 on black. He says that since he's gambling, they bring him free drinks and he only loses $10 whenever the wheel comes up green. I've never tried this myself and I can't imagine that the drinks come that often, but if you're down to your last $10, it might be worth a shot.

This guy sounds like an unbelievable loser.  If I wanted to stand somewhere doing nothing but drinking really cheap I'd go to my brothers house.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 07:12:19 AM
Drinks at the pool are going to be very expensive but some pools will let you bring your own drinks in if you aren't toting a cooler around or being obnoxious about it.  Learn to play pai gow.  It's a very cheap way to gamble and pretty fun.  Walk over to NYNY and report back on what they are putting in where the ESPN Zone used to be.  Check out the new City Center and it's casino.  Meet up with A-Lish.  There is a place in Mandalay Bay called Burger Bar that has really great burgers and is very cheap.  You will get lost in MGM at least one night.  It's about the size of Manhattan. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: michigancat on July 23, 2010, 07:37:09 AM
Drinks at the pool are going to be very expensive but some pools will let you bring your own drinks in if you aren't toting a cooler around or being obnoxious about it. 

One time at Monte Carlo I tried to be obnoxious about it and they told me I could only bring six in at a time but they let me keep the 30 pack at the entrance.  I may have been slightly inebriated.

Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 07:41:09 AM
There are blackjack tables outside at Harrahs which you can sometimes find a $5 table at and they have a band usually and it seems to have a better vibe than the inside of the casinos in the middle of the night.  If you are a beer drinker they have the 16oz. aluminum bottles they bring around which is nice.  Those poor waitresses are so used to trash not tipping them that you give them a buck every time they bring you a beer they will come around constantly.  Like Trim said, O'Sheas is really fun and trashy.  You guys should go to at least one nice/expensive restraunt while you're there imo.  Some of the best food in the world is in Vegas.  Unless this is, like, a get a limo/boobie bar/rowdy type of bachelor party in which case you prolly don't want to.  
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 07:43:31 AM
Drinks at the pool are going to be very expensive but some pools will let you bring your own drinks in if you aren't toting a cooler around or being obnoxious about it. 

One time at Monte Carlo I tried to be obnoxious about it and they told me I could only bring six in at a time but they let me keep the 30 pack at the entrance.  I may have been slightly inebriated.



Honestly? The Monte Carlo should prolly be sucking your dick for anyone staying there and gracing the pool with their presence.  Still pretty nice of them I guess.  Caesars would let us buy our drinks just inside the doors of the casino at one of those little quick shops they have everywhere.  It was just as close as the pool bar and was about 1/4 the price.  But, still more expensive than going to Walgreens or whatever. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on July 23, 2010, 07:47:36 AM
It's your first time.  You're going with a bunch of bros on what implicitly should be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for the guy getting married.  Bring a grand and have a great time.  You've got sunk cost going out there.  Don't pass up one of the fantastic dinners sd mentioned because you saw a Denny's on the other side of the street.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: gokatgo on July 23, 2010, 08:00:06 AM
memorize this

(http://www.blackjack-strategycard.com/images/Blackjack%20Strategy%20Chart%20Multi-Deck.gif)

you'll turn that $600 into $2000 easy.

Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: michigancat on July 23, 2010, 08:10:57 AM
Drinks at the pool are going to be very expensive but some pools will let you bring your own drinks in if you aren't toting a cooler around or being obnoxious about it. 

One time at Monte Carlo I tried to be obnoxious about it and they told me I could only bring six in at a time but they let me keep the 30 pack at the entrance.  I may have been slightly inebriated.



Honestly? The Monte Carlo should prolly be sucking your dick for anyone staying there and gracing the pool with their presence.  Still pretty nice of them I guess.  Caesars would let us buy our drinks just inside the doors of the casino at one of those little quick shops they have everywhere.  It was just as close as the pool bar and was about 1/4 the price.  But, still more expensive than going to Walgreens or whatever. 

I mean I tried to bring in a 30 pack on my shoulder.  And Monte Carlo rooms are nicer than Caesar's.  :surprised:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 08:13:05 AM
Drinks at the pool are going to be very expensive but some pools will let you bring your own drinks in if you aren't toting a cooler around or being obnoxious about it. 

One time at Monte Carlo I tried to be obnoxious about it and they told me I could only bring six in at a time but they let me keep the 30 pack at the entrance.  I may have been slightly inebriated.



Honestly? The Monte Carlo should prolly be sucking your dick for anyone staying there and gracing the pool with their presence.  Still pretty nice of them I guess.  Caesars would let us buy our drinks just inside the doors of the casino at one of those little quick shops they have everywhere.  It was just as close as the pool bar and was about 1/4 the price.  But, still more expensive than going to Walgreens or whatever. 

I mean I tried to bring in a 30 pack on my shoulder.  And Monte Carlo rooms are nicer than Caesar's.  :surprised:

80% of Caesars rooms are much nicer and less smelly.  But, they prolly are nicer than low budget caesar rooms we got put in.  Which, according to Pete, were built for f***ing. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on July 23, 2010, 09:41:02 AM
<----Rated baccarat player @ Monte Carlo (MGM/Mirage)
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 09:44:16 AM
<----Rated baccarat player @ Monte Carlo (MGM/Mirage)


 :surprised:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on July 23, 2010, 05:22:33 PM
will also be out in vegas for the first time also (aug 6-9th). staying here http://www.arialasvegas.com/ (http://www.arialasvegas.com/) anyone been there before???
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 10:29:50 PM
will also be out in vegas for the first time also (aug 6-9th). staying here http://www.arialasvegas.com/ (http://www.arialasvegas.com/) anyone been there before???

Report back bro.  I go quite a bit and haven't been since they started rolling out the great deals at this and Vdara.  Good luck and god speed. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 02, 2010, 10:02:47 PM
HAD a BLAST.  Played pretty even until the last day.  Can't wait to go back.  Aria was nice.

We stayed at MGM FWIW.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2010, 07:29:26 AM
HAD a BLAST.  Played pretty even until the last day.  Can't wait to go back.  Aria was nice.

We stayed at MGM FWIW.

please report more on stuff and junk
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: bonercat on August 03, 2010, 09:16:55 AM
yes. how much porn was handed to you on the street? how much did you throw down at the strip club? did you go see penn and teller or chris angel mindhump?!
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2010, 09:29:35 AM
Day one.  Left MCI @ 7:40 drank bloody Mary's on the plane.  My friend who is an elite air traffic controller called the pilot who told the crew to take care of us and we got 2 free drinks and an announcement of the bachelor party which got us 2 or 3 more (can't remember from Randos on the plane)

Touch down, hit liquor store Welcome to Vegas sign ETC.  Arrive at hotel, room's not ready.  Register for 11:00 poker Tourney @ MGM.  Play some table games and drink waiting for Poker tourney.  Won about 100 bucks playing Holdem shootout.  

Post poker tourney we hit a craps table.  We play for like 6 hours completely losing track of time.  up like 400 bucks at this point.  Go to hotel room.  Go to the pool for happy hour 6-7:30 15 dollar Sangria pitchers.  Win a poolside beer pong tourney.

crap shower and shave, go out for a dinner at Top Chef guys steak house.  At this point don't remember what I ate.  Walk the Strip from MGM to Oshea's(?) gamble there, Gamble at Wild Bill's(?) Take A cab to Strip club, Sapphire Where I'm greeted by Frenchy from Rock of love :throwup:   at this point I'm the only one up and retardedly I treat at the club.  Don't stay very long.  Hit up Freemont street gamble at like 3 or 4 places.  One of my friends and I get a bite to eat at a diner (4 AM ish?) I'm eating my burger and look up over my buddie's shoulder and in front of me at a booth 20 feet away is sitting a 40ish overweight prostitute in a black miniskirt with legs spread showing me her abused chaunch.  Throw up in my mouth a little while lol'ing for my buddy to turn around.

Day 2, Hit up MGM lazy river pool, float around for 3-4 hours playing peg the prostitute.  Go to stratusphere to do the jump off the top thing (I did not do).  came back to the strip and hit up Ceasar's Oshea's again bumble around some other places Crashed about 4 AM again, got up at 8 did some morning gambling @NY NY, and Aria got to the airport @ 11 for 12:30 flight that got delayed 45  mins.  Ate an incredible 360 burrito.  Came home.

Might have pics at some point.  Pretty much a tornado of drinking and gambling.  can't wait to go back.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2010, 09:32:00 AM
yes. how much porn was handed to you on the street? how much did you throw down at the strip club? did you go see penn and teller or chris angel mindhump?!

Lot's of mexican's dishing out porn, We really didn't stay at the strip club long, maybe an hour or 2 at most.  Would have been shorter but we were looking for Corey Feldman (heard the door guy say Feldman when we came in).  Beers were 10 dollars I think, dances redic.  Really made me appreciate Bonita's all the more.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on August 03, 2010, 01:28:38 PM
As of right now the katz have 37-1 odds on winning the national title in hoops. When I'm in Vegas next month I plan on placing a $100 wager on them. After we win the title I plan on boarding a plane Tuesday morning(after burning down aggieville) and spending the next week celebrating our first major chamipionship by blowing all $3700 in a euphoric fury.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 03, 2010, 02:54:39 PM
Day one.  Left MCI @ 7:40 drank bloody Mary's on the plane.  My friend who is an elite air traffic controller called the pilot who told the crew to take care of us and we got 2 free drinks and an announcement of the bachelor party which got us 2 or 3 more (can't remember from Randos on the plane)

Touch down, hit liquor store Welcome to Vegas sign ETC.  Arrive at hotel, room's not ready.  Register for 11:00 poker Tourney @ MGM.  Play some table games and drink waiting for Poker tourney.  Won about 100 bucks playing Holdem shootout. 

Post poker tourney we hit a craps table.  We play for like 6 hours completely losing track of time.  up like 400 bucks at this point.  Go to hotel room.  Go to the pool for happy hour 6-7:30 15 dollar Sangria pitchers.  Win a poolside beer pong tourney.

crap shower and shave, go out for a dinner at Top Chef guys steak house.  At this point don't remember what I ate.  Walk the Strip from MGM to Oshea's(?) gamble there, Gamble at Wild Bill's(?) Take A cab to Strip club, Sapphire Where I'm greeted by Frenchy from Rock of love :throwup:   at this point I'm the only one up and retardedly I treat at the club.  Don't stay very long.  Hit up Freemont street gamble at like 3 or 4 places.  One of my friends and I get a bite to eat at a diner (4 AM ish?) I'm eating my burger and look up over my buddie's shoulder and in front of me at a booth 20 feet away is sitting a 40ish overweight prostitute in a black miniskirt with legs spread showing me her abused chaunch.  Throw up in my mouth a little while lol'ing for my buddy to turn around.

Day 2, Hit up MGM lazy river pool, float around for 3-4 hours playing peg the prostitute.  Go to stratusphere to do the jump off the top thing (I did not do).  came back to the strip and hit up Ceasar's Oshea's again bumble around some other places Crashed about 4 AM again, got up at 8 did some morning gambling @NY NY, and Aria got to the airport @ 11 for 12:30 flight that got delayed 45  mins.  Ate an incredible 360 burrito.  Came home.

Might have pics at some point.  Pretty much a tornado of drinking and gambling.  can't wait to go back.
that's an awesome report, sounds like you guys had fun.  also- i got hungover just reading about your weekend.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2010, 02:57:25 PM
It went crazy fast.  I will slow down the next time.  My body almost couldn't handle it.  Would have walked around and sight see'd during the day more.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2010, 02:57:54 PM
Ya, that sounds like a successful Vegas trip Cire.  'grats
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 03, 2010, 03:00:06 PM
It went crazy fast.  I will slow down the next time.  My body almost couldn't handle it.  Would have walked around and sight see'd during the day more.
Vegas is always like that, hence the reason most people don't spend more than 2 days, 3 max there.  Otherwise they'd all die.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2010, 03:01:23 PM
It went crazy fast.  I will slow down the next time.  My body almost couldn't handle it.  Would have walked around and sight see'd during the day more.
Vegas is always like that, hence the reason most people don't spend more than 2 days, 3 max there.  Otherwise they'd all die.

Pete only spent two nights and almost died anyway...
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2010, 03:07:44 PM
kinda feel weird though when all my old ballz co works are like "did you go here?" did you see this?"  "did you do _______________?"

and I'm all no, no, no.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2010, 03:09:23 PM
kinda feel weird though when all my old ballz co works are like "did you go here?" did you see this?"  "did you do _______________?"

and I'm all no, no, no.

What did they want you to see?  From your post you covered all the must sees imo :dunno:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on August 03, 2010, 03:11:21 PM
Don't listen to the old ballz.  Some shows are worth seeing, but you didn't waste any time there.  All of your time seemed quite well spent
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 03, 2010, 03:20:50 PM
 :drink:I am about to go into a deep hybernation  to prepare to survive my wed through sunday trip in two weeks. Never done more than three days in vegas at a time. Hope my liver can take it.  :ohno:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2010, 03:22:51 PM
I am about to go into a deep hybernation  to prepare to survive my wed thur sunday trip in two weeks. Never done more than three days in vegas at a time. Hope my liver can take it. :scared:

I've done 4 nights a couple times.  It's not bad if you pace yourself.  Helps if you have females in tow. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 03, 2010, 03:27:57 PM
no females it is a guys trip. This more than likely will hurt for weeks after.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2010, 03:58:23 PM
kinda feel weird though when all my old ballz co works are like "did you go here?" did you see this?"  "did you do _______________?"

and I'm all no, no, no.

What did they want you to see?  From your post you covered all the must sees imo :dunno:


apparently there are museums and elvises in vegas too.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 03, 2010, 04:26:15 PM
Did you see the Pawnstar guys?*  :excited:

* Haven't read any prior posts in this thread.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: CatsNShocks on August 03, 2010, 04:44:04 PM
Anybody read this book?
I'm reading it now...going to Vegas in Jan. older bro has read (and practices) the techniques.


(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/trhodes13/golden-touch-dice-control-revolution-win-at-craps-using-a-controlled-throw.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on August 03, 2010, 05:03:06 PM
Anybody read this book?
I'm reading it now...going to Vegas in Jan. older bro has read (and practices) the techniques.


(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/trhodes13/golden-touch-dice-control-revolution-win-at-craps-using-a-controlled-throw.jpg)

I did a little research on dice control before my last trip, its actually pretty simple. Hold the Dice with the 3's up making a big V. Throw the dice with the same motion and try and get one bounce off the felt every time while avoiding all the chips on the table. It works best if you are at on the far ends of the table so you can throw in a straight line.

I havent done it enough to become a full fledged believer but craps is the only game I won at last time I was there  :dunno: 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 03, 2010, 06:26:58 PM
minus 3 days till my ass is in vegas.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: BigCat on August 03, 2010, 08:45:50 PM
Cire, great report. I can tell the entire first half was total BS but I love you for it anyways.

Now for Vegas alums: Spending a week out there a month from now, how do I proceed? No gambling suggests because I only hit the nickels and spend my money on tips to keep the dranks comin. Otherwise, I am a stodgy, stuck-in-my-ways bad person who degrades females and Obama lovers, what's the best place to have fun? tia






















ps don't say on Fremont
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2010, 11:50:28 PM
During the day, MGM had 5 dollar craps and blackjack/various table games.  can't say the same for the other big ones.  If you go early in the morning and there isn't anyone around you can ask for a 5 dollar table and they'll probably give it to you if you have 3 or 4 people with you.

I now LOVE craps.  Can't believe I put off learning how to play for so long.

go to cheapovegas and look for happy hours at pools and stuff when you are there.  They happy hour at our pool was fantastic.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2010, 08:02:25 AM
Cire, great report. I can tell the entire first half was total BS but I love you for it anyways.

Now for Vegas alums: Spending a week out there a month from now, how do I proceed? No gambling suggests because I only hit the nickels and spend my money on tips to keep the dranks comin. Otherwise, I am a stodgy, stuck-in-my-ways bad person who degrades females and Obama lovers, what's the best place to have fun? tia

ps don't say on Fremont

Reno sounds about right for you
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2010, 08:33:28 AM
Cire, great report. I can tell the entire first half was total BS but I love you for it anyways.

Now for Vegas alums: Spending a week out there a month from now, how do I proceed? No gambling suggests because I only hit the nickels and spend my money on tips to keep the dranks comin. Otherwise, I am a stodgy, stuck-in-my-ways bad person who degrades females and Obama lovers, what's the best place to have fun? tia

ps don't say on Fremont

Reno sounds about right for you
i was going to suggest Sac & Fox
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 16, 2010, 01:07:05 PM
this week staying @ the Palazzo Friday - Monday.  yes folks, the same Palazzo that was featured in episode 18 of the fifth season of MTV's The Hills as well as a setting for the dramatic season three finale.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2010, 01:18:18 PM
this week staying @ the Palazzo Friday - Monday.  yes folks, the same Palazzo that was featured in episode 18 of the fifth season of MTV's The Hills as well as a setting for the dramatic season three finale.

HIGH ROLLER!
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 16, 2010, 01:27:19 PM
Can't wait to give my "vegas report".   Should be incredibly entertaining/lame
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 16, 2010, 01:29:21 PM
where are you staying, when?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 16, 2010, 02:11:06 PM
where are you staying, when?
not sure, like, may of next year.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 16, 2010, 02:48:41 PM
<--- heading out to Vegas this wed coming back on sun. Staying @ the Golden Nugget. I know I know Freemont street :flush:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 16, 2010, 06:14:16 PM
i'll try and get my report 8/6-8/9 up sometime this week. been busy catching up on crap .
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 07:08:14 PM
here is my vegas report from friday 8/6 till monday 8/9.......

this was suppose to be a bachelor party for my buddy. well he called off his engagement back in may, so 4 of us still decided what the hell lets go to vegas.

mexican = bullet dodger
fat man = fat guy
asian = chinaman

Day 1
fly united out of KC to denver at around 8am. they showed  "parks and rec" and "csi" episodes during the flight, and the exact same episodes from denver to vegas. the mexican and myself land in vegas around 11ish vegas time, the asian wont be arriving till saturday evening because of some nerdy computer test he had to take in omaha. the fat man landed in vegas around 8am and is already shitfaced at the airport when we meet him, and i mean shitfaced. take a shuttle to our hotel the aria. very very very nice. simple rough ridin' amazing. rooms had touch screen remote that controlled everything from lights, background music, window shades (ceiling to floor window), tv, ac, etc. nicer than anything we needed. 20th floor up and we (mexican & i) were one room from the SE corner of the whole place. had a view straight down into the pool area. should have packed some binoculars. rooms and flights were $480 a piece thru travelocity.

i basically put zero planning into this trip. everybody else had been before so i relied on them to show me the sites and what not, mistake on my part in the long run, still had a blast while out there.

drop our bags off and head down to the cabby area because we are starving. the mexican and i yell at the fat man for a while because he is drunk and rough ridin' annoying at this point. he takes the hint and promises to behave himself. we get a cab and tell the cabby to take us to an off the wall place, with cheap food and booze that is near by. hello ellis island brewery and casino. lil local place with very cheap shitty micro brew, but great cheap food.

after that we hit the strip. the mexican and fat man cant really decide on what to do at this point. i make an executive decision and decide to knock out the one thing i really wanted to see in vegas, which i learned of here at goEMAW.com. O'Sheas. what a fun crap show type place (ended up spending most of our time in vegas here) that always had something going on. bands playing, karoake, midgets running around, beer pong tourneys, hold'em tourneys, a burger king inside, $1 drinks, and was the one place that we found that was in full swing 24/7.

we all gambled and drank here till around 6ish or so. i played mainly versions of texas hold'em the entire time we were out there. after 4 days i was -$125. we then walked back down to the aria walking thru most of the hotel/casinos on the way back. it was over 100 every day we were out there but the heat wasnt that bad. not like here in kc. you were hot but never broke a sweat. the fat man sweated quite a bit.

get back to the aria. i gamble there for a while while fat man is passed out and the mexican does who knows what and gets cleaned up. i get cleaned up and we go down to hooters to eat. the mexican has to eat at every hooters he sees, weird habit. hooters was not what you would think for vegas. the girls were nothing special at all and just your normal locals. but i dunno if they mumped up or what, but our appitizer of friend pickles was enormous, like 3 times what you would get in KS. i was happy. after eating we start gambling at hooters, fat man says he feels like crap so he goes back to the aria. the mexican proceeds to lose over $200 in about 20min playing 3 card poker. he gets angry we leave and go to the mgm and gamble there till around midnight. we go back to the aria, fat man has cashed out for the night. we hit up O'Sheas again and proceed to drink and gamble the night away till around 530am. the fat man caught a second wind and re-joined us around 330am or so. day 2 coming....





Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2010, 07:24:11 PM
Good to hear about Aria being elite. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 19, 2010, 07:29:59 PM
It's nice.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 07:36:06 PM
Day #2

wake up at 1130am fully clothed (minus a shoe) to sportscenter screaming at me at 1130am. btw the beds in the aria are the most comfy things you will ever lay on. we stumble around take showers and what not and decide to eat at "the buffet" in the aria. it was $25 a plate and for $6 more all you could drink bloody marys!!!!! signed my ass up. i procede to eat a whole alaskan fishing vessel of crab legs, smoked salmon, sushi, and tons of various types of shrimp. i hit pretty much just the seafood part and the dessert part of the buffet while drinking a ton of bloody marys (the start of my fall). as far as buffets go the normal food was nothing special, seafood was good, but the dessert bar was out of this world. we took our sweet time and left a lil after 2pm. almost forgot they had the best french toast i have ever tasted.

the mexican and fat man decided the day before they are going to enter a poker tourney at O'Sheas at 4pm. so we head down there. they sign up for the tourney and i start gambling and drinking. the tourney had over 40 people in it and took till almost 7pm to get over with. the mexican took 3rd and brought home over $350. mexian and fat man play some craps and roulette.  i was up and down most of the day, got up $50 and got tired of gambling so i went and bought some cigars (cigar bar inside O'Sheas) and sat my happy ass down at the bar and do some major people watching. The entrance to O'Sheas is just a 30-40 opening on the corner of the building, the bar sits right inside. I am drunk. While just chilling here for maybe 1.5 hours i experienced the following. A midget running around the bar pouring shots out of his pants and groping young hotties, a cat fight of 2 trashy women (o'sheas is on the trashy side of things), got offered cocaine twice by the same guy (he must have forgot the first time around), and i almost forgot. EMAW was present in vegas. on Day #1 i wore an all purple KSU shirt and got high fived 4 times while walking the strip.

hit up some mexican joint called "something something cantina" amazing food, and they sold 60oz beers or 32oz margaritas in glasses you can carry around the strip. eat there and drink one of those beers. we then hit up coyote ugly, this place was HORRIBLE. bar service was terrible, girls were hot but wasnt alot of them prancing around and the place was tiny. think of a very shitty pbr bar or fuel. sometime while at the cantina place the asian shows up and proceeds to buy everyone at the bar shots. we go back to the aria around 11pm. the fat man and me gamble while the other guys are getting cleaned up. i am a mess. we go hit up place called called diablos, sorta like a biker bar/club place. it was a good time but i was out of my mind. i catch a cab back to the aria and pass out a lil after 2am.

the rest of the guys party it up at diablo and some other bar till 430am and then finished up at the aria. day #3.....
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2010, 07:47:54 PM
i leave tomorrow  :excited:  for the weekend and  :ohno: +  :cry: +  :barf: for next week when i get back



my friend stayed at aria last week, said it was amazing but not fully opened yet

Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2010, 07:48:57 PM
got offered cocaine twice by the same guy
I can assure you this son of a bitch was nowhere to be found at Vegas Pak  :curse:

diablos

I think this may be the mexican place you were talking about and not the biker bar.  They have excellent bar type mexican food.  Love their nachos.  Also, it is mere steps from Aria so I don't think you would need a cab :dunno:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2010, 07:49:19 PM
i leave tomorrow  :excited:  for the weekend and  :ohno: +  :cry: +  :barf: for next week when i get back



my friend stayed at aria last week, said it was amazing but not fully opened yet



I'm rough ridin' envious  :embarrassed:  Also, gooch is out there right now.  You guys should meet and PAK for awhile :dunno:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 08:03:51 PM
day #3 (sunday)

wake up around 10am. damn those beds were comfy. lay around sip on a few beers and watch kill bill. the fat man was very sleepy today and in a bad mood. he was WAY down on gambling and he was in vegas from friday thru thru thursday, his mom was getting re-married out there so we planned our trip along with his moms wedding. the rest of us head down to the restaurant that is outside of the aria near the pool. everything with the aria is top notch. there are maybe 5-6 differant bars and places to eat inside. all expensive and super nice. they have 2 clubs inside the bar also. saturday night there was a $50 dollar cover at haze (club) for guys $30 if you were staying at the aria, and a 40yrd line of just smoking hot hotties trying to get it. they were only taking passes and vips that night for the ladies, if you were female and a walk up, get the eff out. we couldnt get in because not all of us brought slacks and a jacket.

back to day 3.... so we eat down at the pool. about $15-20 a plate. we then chill at the pool for the next 3 hours or so. didnt drink alot down there because it was $7 a bottle and i had pre-gammed a bit upstairs. beautifull people EVERYWHERE, basically an overload of female eye candy. it was insane. we gamble some in the aria later that afternoon then get cleaned up for our last night in vegas. we go back to that cantina place and eat there again. the fat man and the asian are in no mood to gamble so we decide to hit up this huge arcade. forgot what it was called but it is right underneath the giant m&m. we hit up the cantina place for 60oz beers and play unlimited video games for 2 hours for $25. basically a huge dave and busters. it was actually a really good time. we then hit up the cantina place again for the big beers, by far the best deal on the strip as buying alcohol goes. $15 for 60oz. we walk the strip, drink, stop in a ton of casinos gamble a bit and move on. go back to the aria were the mexican steals the show and the casino floor.

he starts playing $10 hand war at the aria along with the asian. he proceeds to win $800 dollars. when they sat down they were the only 2 playing. by the time he got up the table was full and prolly 20 people crowded around the table cheering them on. waitress staff was awesome, whiskey sours like it was coming out of the kitchen sink.

we then find ourselves back at o'sheas around 2am for much of the same, we party it up till 6am. the asian attaches himself to a young 20 something canadian and i get stuck playing wingman/grenade jumper on the older sister. we walk the strip back to our place stopping here and there. the mexican disappears sometime during the walk back (with a lady, so he says) the fat man cashed it in around 3am because he had a family function the next morning. get back to the aria, drink at some bar there. expensive. and then we all go upstairs. asian nails his canadian, mine is married and plays that card on me and heads home without her sis. day #4.....
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 08:06:14 PM
got offered cocaine twice by the same guy
I can assure you this son of a bitch was nowhere to be found at Vegas Pak  :curse:

diablos

I think this may be the mexican place you were talking about and not the biker bar.  They have excellent bar type mexican food.  Love their nachos.  Also, it is mere steps from Aria so I don't think you would need a cab :dunno:

diablos was differant.. i wanna say it was maybe "la salsa cantina" where they had the huge beers and margaritas
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2010, 08:12:22 PM
got offered cocaine twice by the same guy
I can assure you this son of a bitch was nowhere to be found at Vegas Pak  :curse:

diablos

I think this may be the mexican place you were talking about and not the biker bar.  They have excellent bar type mexican food.  Love their nachos.  Also, it is mere steps from Aria so I don't think you would need a cab :dunno:

diablos was differant.. i wanna say it was maybe "la salsa cantina" where they had the huge beers and margaritas

hmmm, outside of a casino?  Where?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 08:23:41 PM
day #4

the asian leaves before i even wake up. he has an early flight back to omaha. the fat man is up and gone around 10am for his family crap. the mexican and i check out around 1130 am. check our bags with aria and we gamble a bit. then catch a cab back to where our adventure started. ellis island brewery. we eat and drink there while watching some baseball game till around 5pm. catch our planes, sleep pretty much the entire way back and thats vegas for you.


notes.....

the heat isnt that bad. foreigners EVERYWHERE, tons and tons of asians, persians, and for some reason canadians. i wanted to hit a sports book place but both times i hit the one up at the aria it was closed. i wish we would have took a trip down to the old part of vegas and gambled down there. wish we would have hit a strip club, the fat man has a moral/religious thing so we didnt. traffic was terrible. would like to see a behind the scenes type show of all the people that just work on the strip. i had a blast being the first time out there, dunno if i could do more than 4 days out there though.

i know i am forgetting some stuff. any questions just ask.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 08:26:14 PM
got offered cocaine twice by the same guy
I can assure you this son of a bitch was nowhere to be found at Vegas Pak  :curse:

diablos

I think this may be the mexican place you were talking about and not the biker bar.  They have excellent bar type mexican food.  Love their nachos.  Also, it is mere steps from Aria so I don't think you would need a cab :dunno:

diablos was differant.. i wanna say it was maybe "la salsa cantina" where they had the huge beers and margaritas

hmmm, outside of a casino?  Where?

the cantina place was just a restaurant. and it was right on the strip. west side south of the aria.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
got offered cocaine twice by the same guy
I can assure you this son of a bitch was nowhere to be found at Vegas Pak  :curse:

diablos

I think this may be the mexican place you were talking about and not the biker bar.  They have excellent bar type mexican food.  Love their nachos.  Also, it is mere steps from Aria so I don't think you would need a cab :dunno:

diablos was differant.. i wanna say it was maybe "la salsa cantina" where they had the huge beers and margaritas

hmmm, outside of a casino?  Where?

the cantina place was just a restaurant. and it was right on the strip. west side south of the aria.

well, if it's west of Aria it isn't on the strip.  weird.  must be new or something.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 08:31:54 PM
west side of the strip, but south of the aria.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2010, 08:35:40 PM
west side of the strip, but south of the aria.

So on the other side of Monte Carlo?  Like, Diablos is on the S side of Monte Carlo and this place is on the N side of Monte Carlo?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 19, 2010, 08:37:13 PM
my bad... this is the place.......

http://www.lasalsacantinalv.com/index.php
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on August 19, 2010, 10:14:49 PM
Did you put $100 on the cats to win it all next year? 37-1 odds which means after the ville burns down I'm hopping on a plane to blow $3700 on cheap hookers and blow.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on August 19, 2010, 11:57:18 PM
I think we dealt with the canadian chick the last night of VegasPak.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 21, 2010, 12:37:13 PM
wow on the write up. My trip has been a blur. I will try to piece it back together after I review the pics on my phone.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on August 21, 2010, 01:30:28 PM
This thread just makes me miss Vegas hard
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: krazykat on August 22, 2010, 02:38:41 AM
wow on the write up. My trip has been a blur. I will try to piece it back together after I review the pics on my phone.

yup. i had to sketch some time lines over a 3 day period to pull it all in.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 22, 2010, 09:54:57 PM
Spent good part of a summer there.  Was back in June, stayed at Palazzo but have no way in hell remembering the kind of stuff you guys remember.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 23, 2010, 02:04:33 PM
ugh, just got back.  i hate vegas's guts right now.

cire.  per your recommendo, i stopped at that burrito place at 7 am despite not being hungry.  fantastic.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 23, 2010, 04:12:58 PM
got back @ 7 last night. Still hurting badly. I think I might have done permanent damage this time.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: RonLongshaft on August 23, 2010, 09:32:48 PM
just won a trip for two at the local watering hole the other day, super excited, a buddy of mine also won a trip for two at said bar  :drink: :drink:

this thread will help as 3 of the 4 if not all 4  will be vegas virgins  :runaway:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 24, 2010, 07:49:00 AM
i got in on Duke @ 8-1 and the KATS  @ 20-1 at the Venetian sports book.  kind of powertardy bets but it felt cool making the guy who ran the sports book tell me that he didn't have a prop bet for k-state (said they were in the field) and when i pressed him for the information, he was surprised to find out they did have odds for me.  

had to support the devilkats.

restaurants ate at:  
-Thomas Keller's Las Vegas restaurant Bouchon.  same guy owns/runs The French Laundry in California.  pretty incredible.  
-Mesa Grill.  I know it's kind of old balls but we were at the Caesars Sports book betting horses and got hungry, pleasantly surprised with the food.
-Sushi Samba (3 times).  Best sushi in the planet hands down and i took full advantage of it being in the Palazzo where i stayed.
-360 burrito @ the airport.  great recomendo by goEMAW star, cireksu

gambled-
lost my ass on the craps tables at the wynn, the palazzo, the venetian.  it simply wasn't my weekend to gamble but for some reason i thought i'd keep trying.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 24, 2010, 08:32:16 AM
Ate at Bouchon in Yountville right down the street from TFL.  Maybe the best meal I've ever had.  Love Mesa Grill also.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Cire on August 24, 2010, 08:34:40 AM
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<  Still kicking self for not eating out more when I was there.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 24, 2010, 09:04:25 AM
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<  Still kicking self for not eating out more when I was there.

ya all of those places i listed plus a trip to the Wynn's buffet which i forgot to mention in my original post all happened in a 48 hour time span.  i was sitting down at places when i was still full from the last meal.  but i knew i was surrounded by the best food in the world and wanted to take full advantage.

the wynn buffet was pretty solid, it was $35 + they offered a $7 bump that included all you can drink champagne.  LOL damn it.
i ate about a pound of shrimp and another 3-4lbs of alaskan king crab legs.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on August 24, 2010, 01:08:39 PM
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<  Still kicking self for not eating out more when I was there.

ya all of those places i listed plus a trip to the Wynn's buffet which i forgot to mention in my original post all happened in a 48 hour time span.  i was sitting down at places when i was still full from the last meal.  but i knew i was surrounded by the best food in the world and wanted to take full advantage.

the wynn buffet was pretty solid, it was $35 + they offered a $7 bump that included all you can drink champagne.  LOL damn it.
i ate about a pound of shrimp and another 3-4lbs of alaskan king crab legs.

I thought the wynn buffet was pretty overrated. Had just as good of a buffet at Paris for $10 cheaper.

20-1 on the katz? Friend just got back 2 weeks ago and the odds sheet he brought back from mandalay bay had them at 37-1. I think you just left 1700 on the table bro.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 24, 2010, 01:43:20 PM
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<  Still kicking self for not eating out more when I was there.

ya all of those places i listed plus a trip to the Wynn's buffet which i forgot to mention in my original post all happened in a 48 hour time span.  i was sitting down at places when i was still full from the last meal.  but i knew i was surrounded by the best food in the world and wanted to take full advantage.

the wynn buffet was pretty solid, it was $35 + they offered a $7 bump that included all you can drink champagne.  LOL damn it.
i ate about a pound of shrimp and another 3-4lbs of alaskan king crab legs.

I thought the wynn buffet was pretty overrated. Had just as good of a buffet at Paris for $10 cheaper.

20-1 on the katz? Friend just got back 2 weeks ago and the odds sheet he brought back from mandalay bay had them at 37-1. I think you just left 1700 on the table bro.

i'm not a buffet czar so i can't comment on how overrated it was, but it was worth my $40.  walking down to Paris? in 107 degree heat didn't occur to me.  the wynn is next door to the palazzo and therefore was the most convenient.   i'm sure Francois at Paris? appreciates the nice things you have to say about his buffet though.

not sure what would cause the book at the venetian to have so much confidence in the KATZ that they would have such better odds than mandalay bay, i think most places are offering ~20-1 on them though.  if i were betting on kstatekats for anything but fun and actually thought there was a shot in hell that they might win it all i would have booked a flight down to the other end of the strip and hit up the book in mandalay bay and taken that 37-1 because no one else is offering that bad of odds.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 25, 2010, 03:36:44 PM
forgot to mention- when we were checking into the hotel, i slide the guy at the desk a $20 and asked for an upgrade.  it worked.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 25, 2010, 06:11:56 PM
forgot to mention- when we were checking into the hotel, i slide the guy at the desk a $20 and asked for an upgrade.  it worked.

yep, it always works unless you are travelling with a group of tards that would rather have all the rooms together instead of nice rooms
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on August 29, 2010, 06:33:45 PM
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2010/feb/04/10-best-steakhouses-las-vegas/

Wish we'd gone to the MWC.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: BigCat on September 06, 2010, 05:21:25 PM
Mandalay's sheet had Katz at 15:1. Didn't take it but should've. Wanted to bet the KSU and CU games this weekend as well, would've won both if I had. :facepalm:

Most impressive thing about Vegas from Wed-Mon? They had UNLV fans outnumbered 5,000:1. Badger Bobs and Badger Betties with their little Badger babies with their beady Badger eyes. Drinking Badger beer and stinky Badger breath, they drank and smoked and gambled and did their Badger best. Their Badgers beat the bastards but they lost their Badger bets, for the bastards screwed the Badgers when it came to covering the spread.

In short there were a lot of fat fracking cheeseheads there mucking everything up. I wish we could travel like them. :frown:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 06, 2010, 08:58:44 PM
Mandalay's sheet had Katz at 15:1. Didn't take it but should've. Wanted to bet the KSU and CU games this weekend as well, would've won both if I had. :facepalm:

Most impressive thing about Vegas from Wed-Mon? They had UNLV fans outnumbered 5,000:1. Badger Bobs and Badger Betties with their little Badger babies with their beady Badger eyes. Drinking Badger beer and stinky Badger breath, they drank and smoked and gambled and did their Badger best. Their Badgers beat the bastards but they lost their Badger bets, for the bastards screwed the Badgers when it came to covering the spread.

In short there were a lot of fat fracking cheeseheads there mucking everything up. I wish we could travel like them. :frown:

Wait'll Snyds schedules a home and home with UNLV.  We will show.  we will definitely rough ridin' show.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2010, 06:19:27 AM
Every team travels like that to unlv. It's Vegas dumbass.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2010, 08:12:15 AM
Mandalay's sheet had Katz at 15:1. Didn't take it but should've. Wanted to bet the KSU and CU games this weekend as well, would've won both if I had. :facepalm:

Most impressive thing about Vegas from Wed-Mon? They had UNLV fans outnumbered 5,000:1. Badger Bobs and Badger Betties with their little Badger babies with their beady Badger eyes. Drinking Badger beer and stinky Badger breath, they drank and smoked and gambled and did their Badger best. Their Badgers beat the bastards but they lost their Badger bets, for the bastards screwed the Badgers when it came to covering the spread.

In short there were a lot of fat fracking cheeseheads there mucking everything up. I wish we could travel like them. :frown:
why would you take 15-1 when you could get 20-1?  total dumbass?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on September 07, 2010, 09:57:13 AM
Did not see Big Cat in Vegas.  Did not spend long enough there.  Did make my return flight.   :woot:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2010, 09:59:41 AM
Did not see Big Cat in Vegas.  Did not spend long enough there.  Did make my return flight.   :woot:

congrats on catching the return flight KK!  :party:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2010, 10:02:35 AM
i'm heading back in march.  cannot wait.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on September 07, 2010, 11:15:33 AM
Will be in Vegas in less than 72 hours, flight leaves 7am on friday. Staying at MGM in a jr. suite(128 per night) with a couple bros. Will report back on the junkyard katz odds to win the title.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: BigCat on September 07, 2010, 03:24:07 PM
Mandalay's sheet had Katz at 15:1. Didn't take it but should've. Wanted to bet the KSU and CU games this weekend as well, would've won both if I had. :facepalm:

Most impressive thing about Vegas from Wed-Mon? They had UNLV fans outnumbered 5,000:1. Badger Bobs and Badger Betties with their little Badger babies with their beady Badger eyes. Drinking Badger beer and stinky Badger breath, they drank and smoked and gambled and did their Badger best. Their Badgers beat the bastards but they lost their Badger bets, for the bastards screwed the Badgers when it came to covering the spread.

In short there were a lot of fat fracking cheeseheads there mucking everything up. I wish we could travel like them. :frown:
why would you take 15-1 when you could get 20-1?  total dumbass?

Didn't take them at 20:1 because they weren't offered at that while I was there, think much?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: BigCat on September 07, 2010, 03:25:23 PM
Every team travels like that to unlv. It's Vegas dumbass.

No, they travel better than us.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2010, 03:27:22 PM
Every team travels like that to unlv. It's Vegas dumbass.

No, they travel better than us.

Just got off the phone with Spencer Pratt who just happened to be in Vegas the last time KSU was in town and this last weekend and he said to call you a dumbass and tell you he would punch you in the face if you were in front of him.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2010, 03:30:14 PM
Mandalay's sheet had Katz at 15:1. Didn't take it but should've. Wanted to bet the KSU and CU games this weekend as well, would've won both if I had. :facepalm:

Most impressive thing about Vegas from Wed-Mon? They had UNLV fans outnumbered 5,000:1. Badger Bobs and Badger Betties with their little Badger babies with their beady Badger eyes. Drinking Badger beer and stinky Badger breath, they drank and smoked and gambled and did their Badger best. Their Badgers beat the bastards but they lost their Badger bets, for the bastards screwed the Badgers when it came to covering the spread.

In short there were a lot of fat fracking cheeseheads there mucking everything up. I wish we could travel like them. :frown:
why would you take 15-1 when you could get 20-1?  total dumbass?

Didn't take them at 20:1 because they weren't offered at that while I was there, think much?
you must be a total dumbass, 20:1 is the odds at all of the best sportsbooks in Vegas.  not that I'd expect you to know that.  dumbass.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: BigCat on September 07, 2010, 03:51:08 PM
Mandalay's sheet had Katz at 15:1. Didn't take it but should've. Wanted to bet the KSU and CU games this weekend as well, would've won both if I had. :facepalm:

Most impressive thing about Vegas from Wed-Mon? They had UNLV fans outnumbered 5,000:1. Badger Bobs and Badger Betties with their little Badger babies with their beady Badger eyes. Drinking Badger beer and stinky Badger breath, they drank and smoked and gambled and did their Badger best. Their Badgers beat the bastards but they lost their Badger bets, for the bastards screwed the Badgers when it came to covering the spread.

In short there were a lot of fat fracking cheeseheads there mucking everything up. I wish we could travel like them. :frown:
why would you take 15-1 when you could get 20-1?  total dumbass?

Didn't take them at 20:1 because they weren't offered at that while I was there, think much?
you must be a total dumbass, 20:1 is the odds at all of the best sportsbooks in Vegas.  not that I'd expect you to know that.  dumbass.

pffft
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2010, 03:55:50 PM
Mandalay's sheet had Katz at 15:1. Didn't take it but should've. Wanted to bet the KSU and CU games this weekend as well, would've won both if I had. :facepalm:

Most impressive thing about Vegas from Wed-Mon? They had UNLV fans outnumbered 5,000:1. Badger Bobs and Badger Betties with their little Badger babies with their beady Badger eyes. Drinking Badger beer and stinky Badger breath, they drank and smoked and gambled and did their Badger best. Their Badgers beat the bastards but they lost their Badger bets, for the bastards screwed the Badgers when it came to covering the spread.

In short there were a lot of fat fracking cheeseheads there mucking everything up. I wish we could travel like them. :frown:
why would you take 15-1 when you could get 20-1?  total dumbass?

Didn't take them at 20:1 because they weren't offered at that while I was there, think much?
you must be a total dumbass, 20:1 is the odds at all of the best sportsbooks in Vegas.  not that I'd expect you to know that.  dumbass.

pffft
just wait until i'm rolling in my extra 5:1, we'll see who is laughing then.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2010, 05:35:44 PM
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10th trip to Vegas! It just doesn't get any better than Circus Circus, does it? Baccarat all day and Zamora the Torture King tonight
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on September 19, 2010, 10:55:15 AM
Tried the $20 trick at the MGM signature and it didnt work, I'm guessing its because those towers were built as condo's but they had to rent them out as rooms once the economy crapped out. I ask if I could move to a higher room and got moved to the 17th floor from the 8th.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 19, 2010, 11:03:37 AM
Tried the $20 trick at the MGM signature and it didnt work, I'm guessing its because those towers were built as condo's but they had to rent them out as rooms once the economy crapped out. I ask if I could move to a higher room and got moved to the 17th floor from the 8th.

Yeah, the Sig is kind of a strange property.  I bet it would have worked at the reg. MGM. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 27, 2010, 07:18:18 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5648620/las-vegas-hotel-has-unique-hair+singeing-death-ray-tourist-trap
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 09:06:35 AM
TTT

Booked our trip. Flying Southwest (of course) to Vegas on May 22nd (sunday). Staying until Thursday.  The Mirage.  Just GagaCat/IchabodCat/Saulbadguy and Mrs gagaichabadguy. 

Any "tips"?  :fatty:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 09:09:13 AM
Good time of year for vegas imo
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 09:11:15 AM
Good time of year for vegas imo
Good to hear. Weather?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 09:11:48 AM
saul you don't really seem too much like a vegas guy to me.  why not just hit sac-n-fox for an hour and follow up with a trip to culvers?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 09:15:46 AM
Good time of year for vegas imo
Good to hear. Weather?

Yeah, that's right between when it's too cold to really kill the pool and too hot to be outside for long periods.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 09:17:24 AM
Also, saul, did you choose The Mirage because it has a Carnegie Deli?  Seems like too much of a coincidence.  not-anit-semite
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 09:17:34 AM
saul you don't really seem too much like a vegas guy to me.  why not just hit sac-n-fox for an hour and follow up with a trip to culvers?
I'm more of a Golden Eagle fan.  No, not much of a Vegas guy but wife really wants to go.  Would rather go to Disney world tbh, but who knows I may really enjoy myself.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 09:19:46 AM
Also, saul, did you choose The Mirage because it has a Carnegie Deli?  Seems like too much of a coincidence.  not-anit-semite
No, I did read about that though.  Won't eat there since it says it's like $20 per sandwich and sharing is extra. 

Chose Mirage b/c it seemed nice, centrally located, did ok in the Steve Dave ratings (in the vegassummerpak thread), and got a decent rate.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 09:24:01 AM
Also, saul, did you choose The Mirage because it has a Carnegie Deli?  Seems like too much of a coincidence.  not-anit-semite
No, I did read about that though.  Won't eat there since it says it's like $20 per sandwich and sharing is extra. 

Chose Mirage b/c it seemed nice, centrally located, did ok in the Steve Dave ratings (in the vegassummerpak thread), and got a decent rate.

good reasons.  you should eat at some nice pricey places while you are there though.  pretty much the best thing about vegas is the amazing food imo.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 09:25:13 AM
Also, saul, did you choose The Mirage because it has a Carnegie Deli?  Seems like too much of a coincidence.  not-anit-semite
No, I did read about that though.  Won't eat there since it says it's like $20 per sandwich and sharing is extra. 

Chose Mirage b/c it seemed nice, centrally located, did ok in the Steve Dave ratings (in the vegassummerpak thread), and got a decent rate.

good reasons.  you should eat at some nice pricey places while you are there though.  pretty much the best thing about vegas is the amazing food imo.
Yeah, plan on it.  Any rec's?  Plan on spending lots of $$$ on food, moderate amount on gambling and shows. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 09:27:17 AM
saul you don't really seem too much like a vegas guy to me.  why not just hit sac-n-fox for an hour and follow up with a trip to culvers?
I'm more of a Golden Eagle fan.  No, not much of a Vegas guy but wife really wants to go.  Would rather go to Disney world tbh, but who knows I may really enjoy myself.
i really doubt you enjoy vegas, actually i'd be shocked if you didn't hate it.  pretty much seems to be the anti-saul type of place.  bring a lot of alcohol based germ killing hand lotion and you might make it out alive.   there used to be a gates & sons there but it  closed.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 09:30:24 AM
Also, saul, did you choose The Mirage because it has a Carnegie Deli?  Seems like too much of a coincidence.  not-anit-semite
No, I did read about that though.  Won't eat there since it says it's like $20 per sandwich and sharing is extra. 

Chose Mirage b/c it seemed nice, centrally located, did ok in the Steve Dave ratings (in the vegassummerpak thread), and got a decent rate.

good reasons.  you should eat at some nice pricey places while you are there though.  pretty much the best thing about vegas is the amazing food imo.
Yeah, plan on it.  Any rec's?  Plan on spending lots of $$$ on food, moderate amount on gambling and shows. 

if you like sushi, sushi samba in the palazzo is greatness.

every big chef (mario, emeril, flay, etc) have steak houses in vegas, all good.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 09:32:22 AM
Also, saul, did you choose The Mirage because it has a Carnegie Deli?  Seems like too much of a coincidence.  not-anit-semite
No, I did read about that though.  Won't eat there since it says it's like $20 per sandwich and sharing is extra. 

Chose Mirage b/c it seemed nice, centrally located, did ok in the Steve Dave ratings (in the vegassummerpak thread), and got a decent rate.

good reasons.  you should eat at some nice pricey places while you are there though.  pretty much the best thing about vegas is the amazing food imo.
Yeah, plan on it.  Any rec's?  Plan on spending lots of $$$ on food, moderate amount on gambling and shows. 

Bouchon at the Venetian
Mesa Grill at Caesars
Craftsteak at MGM
Todd English P.U.B. at CityCenter
Diablos is cheap Mexican that I enjoy
Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay is cheap and has a ton of beers
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 09:32:50 AM
Also, saul, did you choose The Mirage because it has a Carnegie Deli?  Seems like too much of a coincidence.  not-anit-semite
No, I did read about that though.  Won't eat there since it says it's like $20 per sandwich and sharing is extra.  

Chose Mirage b/c it seemed nice, centrally located, did ok in the Steve Dave ratings (in the vegassummerpak thread), and got a decent rate.

good reasons.  you should eat at some nice pricey places while you are there though.  pretty much the best thing about vegas is the amazing food imo.
Yeah, plan on it.  Any rec's?  Plan on spending lots of $$$ on food, moderate amount on gambling and shows.  

if you like sushi, sushi samba in the palazzo is greatness.

every big chef (mario, emeril, flay, etc) have steak houses in vegas, all good.
yeah, love sushi, any kind of ethnic food really.  More than steak houses and all that.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 09:40:24 AM
sushi samba.  sushi samba.  sushi samba.  great.


agree w/ sd's bouchon recommendo, i went there in august.  it's french inspired though, and really expensive.

i'm kind of like you in that i don't usually go to steak houses when i'm out of KC just because we can get (imo) the best steak in the world here in kansas.

also of note: i'lll be returning to vegas for 3/17-3/20 for 1st round/2nd round games.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on January 11, 2011, 09:43:18 AM
because we can get (imo) the best steak in the world here in kansas.

Where?

Fine to start a separate Kansas/KC steakhouses vs. Vegas steakhouses thread if necessary.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 09:45:08 AM
sushi samba.  sushi samba.  sushi samba.  great.


agree w/ sd's bouchon recommendo, i went there in august.  it's french inspired though, and really expensive.

i'm kind of like you in that i don't usually go to steak houses when i'm out of KC just because we can get (imo) the best steak in the world here in kansas.

also of note: i'lll be returning to vegas for 3/17-3/20 for 1st round/2nd round games.
Very true about the steak thing.  
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 09:49:44 AM
because we can get (imo) the best steak in the world here in kansas.

Where?

Fine to start a separate Kansas/KC steakhouses vs. Vegas steakhouses thread if necessary.
i don't know the wichita area but there are steakhouses across ks that serve steaks that can go up against anything you'd have in vegas/LA.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on January 11, 2011, 09:59:56 AM
because we can get (imo) the best steak in the world here in kansas.

Where?

Fine to start a separate Kansas/KC steakhouses vs. Vegas steakhouses thread if necessary.
i don't know the wichita area but there are steakhouses across ks that serve steaks that can go up against anything you'd have in vegas/LA.

Such as....
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 10:10:28 AM
also of note: i'lll be returning to vegas for 3/17-3/20 for 1st round/2nd round games.

didn't you call me and tell me that you and all your friends were coming to Omaha for Lady Gaga on the 17th?  Yes, you did.  I was all, "First round of the NCAA you Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)" and you were all, "No, gaga, we are all going". 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 10:11:52 AM
because we can get (imo) the best steak in the world here in kansas.

Where?

Fine to start a separate Kansas/KC steakhouses vs. Vegas steakhouses thread if necessary.
i don't know the wichita area but there are steakhouses across ks that serve steaks that can go up against anything you'd have in vegas/LA.

Such as....
do you know what they serve in steakhouses in LV?  dry aged prime cuts of beef.  that's it.  oh- and a baked potato or some other variant of a starch.  it's really not all that difficult.  i've eaten at places in western ks that served prime cuts of beef that were raised and slaughtered and aged in the same town.  no i don't know the name.

in kc you can go to plaza 3 or capital grille and you'll be eating the same crap they serve at carnevino, prime, charlie palmer, and cut.  


also of note: i'lll be returning to vegas for 3/17-3/20 for 1st round/2nd round games.

didn't you call me and tell me that you and all your friends were coming to Omaha for Lady Gaga on the 17th?  Yes, you did.  I was all, "First round of the NCAA you Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)" and you were all, "No, gaga, we are all going". 
ya i think that did happen.  but then vegas first round of games/st patty's day happened.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 10:12:05 AM
also of note: i'lll be returning to vegas for 3/17-3/20 for 1st round/2nd round games.

didn't you call me and tell me that you and all your friends were coming to Omaha for Lady Gaga on the 17th?  Yes, you did.  I was all, "First round of the NCAA you Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)" and you were all, "No, gaga, we are all going". 

also, good chance La Familia SD is in Vegas 3/31-4/??
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on January 11, 2011, 10:38:27 AM
in kc you can go to plaza 3 or capital grille and you'll be eating the same crap they serve at carnevino, prime, charlie palmer, and cut. 

We all ordered what we were told was the best steak CG had, and it wasn't nearly as good as Vegas places.  CG was pretty weird too for a "fine steakhouse".  Dudes were rolling around on the floor and crap.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 10:40:58 AM
I've never had a really great steak in KS or NE (both reputed to be elite steak states by their respective townies).  
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 10:49:07 AM
in kc you can go to plaza 3 or capital grille and you'll be eating the same crap they serve at carnevino, prime, charlie palmer, and cut. 

We all ordered what we were told was the best steak CG had, and it wasn't nearly as good as Vegas places.  CG was pretty weird too for a "fine steakhouse".  Dudes were rolling around on the floor and crap.
ya not sure.    it's just meat. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on January 11, 2011, 10:52:59 AM
in kc you can go to plaza 3 or capital grille and you'll be eating the same crap they serve at carnevino, prime, charlie palmer, and cut. 

We all ordered what we were told was the best steak CG had, and it wasn't nearly as good as Vegas places.  CG was pretty weird too for a "fine steakhouse".  Dudes were rolling around on the floor and crap.
ya not sure.    it's just meat. 

Even though it's just meat, pretty sure I'd rather have a pissclams offering than a chicat/pike/whoeverelsetalksBGE attempt.  You know?
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2011, 11:01:45 AM
Kobe steak, from Japan. :fatty:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on January 11, 2011, 07:17:28 PM
Going for my 5th time in late may for a bachelor party, most likely over Memorial day weekend. Anyone been that weekend?

I'm guessing its a little busier than normal and the hotels might be more expensive but really have no idea.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 08:26:28 PM
Going for my 5th time in late may for a bachelor party, most likely over Memorial day weekend. Anyone been that weekend?

I'm guessing its a little busier than normal and the hotels might be more expensive but really have no idea.

you guessed right
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: hemmy on January 11, 2011, 08:32:38 PM
Every time I have been to Vegas in the spring time (March) it ends up being colder than it is that day in KS. I have had bad Vegas luck.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2011, 08:01:29 AM
Every time I have been to Vegas in the spring time (March) it ends up being colder than it is that day in KS. I have had bad Vegas luck.

well, it's not really hot in vegas in march.  I think you just have bad knowing about vegas weather knowledge.  Lots of dumbasses think it's hot in vegas.  It's hot in vegas about 4 months out of the year.  
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 12, 2011, 08:03:08 AM
Where can I find $5 blackjack tables with 3:2 payouts (weekdays). 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 08:06:44 AM
Where can I find $5 blackjack tables with 3:2 payouts (weekdays). 

saul when i was in vegas in august it was hard to find a table under $25, so good luck w/ that.  i was at the north end of the strip though and have heard that there is some less expensive tables towards the other end.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2011, 08:07:23 AM
Where can I find $5 blackjack tables with 3:2 payouts (weekdays). 

during the day you can find some. Try harrahs, it sucks but they have outside tables that are usually $5 and they keep the drinks coming and is right across the street from you.  The mirage will usually have some $10 tables set up during the day but I don't know that I've ever seen $5.  
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Trim on January 12, 2011, 08:13:52 AM
O'sheas?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 08:17:45 AM
O'sheas?  :dunno:

there's no way in hell that saul goes into o'sheas :lol:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 12, 2011, 08:18:42 AM
O'sheas?  :dunno:

there's no way in hell that saul goes into o'sheas :lol:
BZZZZZZZZZZZT, wrong.  Already got that on the itinerary.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 08:33:43 AM
oh no.  damn.  good luck.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 20, 2011, 06:25:52 PM
Speaking of steaks in vegas.  The only one I have eaten out was Delmonico but it was ridiculous. I had bone in ribeye.

http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2011/1/19/142227/033/vegas-travel/Gnaw_On_This_Our_Top_5_Steakhouses
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 20, 2011, 07:43:21 PM
i went there myself, couldn't believe how expensive it was.  always get the bone in ribeye.  can't wait for march.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 20, 2011, 07:46:28 PM
i went there myself, couldn't believe how expensive it was.  always get the bone in ribeye.  can't wait for march.

Did you get the truffle fries?  amazing. 
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: EuroCat on January 21, 2011, 02:03:09 AM
Speaking of steaks in vegas.  The only one I have eaten out was Delmonico but it was ridiculous. I had bone in ribeye.

http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2011/1/19/142227/033/vegas-travel/Gnaw_On_This_Our_Top_5_Steakhouses
Delmonico is the definition of elite.

Get yourself a rack of lamb and a couple Chimays and you have an incredible evening in the making.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 21, 2011, 07:08:23 AM
Delmonico is the only place I have ordered Scotch as dessert.  Felt big timey. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 21, 2011, 07:53:05 AM
Delmonico is the only place I have ordered Scotch as dessert.  Felt big timey.  

i've done that a couple times too, fun stuff.  once was at a restaurant in beverly hills, the chef suggested a 25 yr scotch to which i said hell yes.  that's how i knew about it.


i went there myself, couldn't believe how expensive it was.  always get the bone in ribeye.  can't wait for march.

Did you get the truffle fries?  amazing.  
did not.  blanc  in omaha should be opening any time now, they serve truffle fries too, i'm not a huge fan of theirs so...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 21, 2011, 08:00:23 AM
Sorry, meant truffle chips.  Try them next time.  Very good. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 21, 2011, 08:07:23 AM
are they those kettle chips?  like super crunchy? 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 21, 2011, 08:07:55 AM
are they those kettle chips?  like super crunchy? 

yeah
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: ben ji on January 21, 2011, 09:14:42 PM
Where can I find $5 blackjack tables with 3:2 payouts (weekdays). 

during the day you can find some. Try harrahs, it sucks but they have outside tables that are usually $5 and they keep the drinks coming and is right across the street from you.  The mirage will usually have some $10 tables set up during the day but I don't know that I've ever seen $5.  

Love that outdoor blackjack pit at harrahs, I can confirm they do have $5 tables. I also found some at tropicana last september on a friday night, they put out the $10 sign around 10.  They just remodeled the Tropicana about a year ago and it just nails the 80's coke influenced scarface look.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2011, 06:05:15 AM
Where can I find $5 blackjack tables with 3:2 payouts (weekdays). 

during the day you can find some. Try harrahs, it sucks but they have outside tables that are usually $5 and they keep the drinks coming and is right across the street from you.  The mirage will usually have some $10 tables set up during the day but I don't know that I've ever seen $5.  

Love that outdoor blackjack pit at harrahs, I can confirm they do have $5 tables. I also found some at tropicana last september on a friday night, they put out the $10 sign around 10.  They just remodeled the Tropicana about a year ago and it just nails the 80's coke influenced scarface look.

yeah, I heard the tropicana isn't bad now.  Have never been though.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: EuroCat on January 23, 2011, 11:40:48 AM
Where can I find $5 blackjack tables with 3:2 payouts (weekdays). 

during the day you can find some. Try harrahs, it sucks but they have outside tables that are usually $5 and they keep the drinks coming and is right across the street from you.  The mirage will usually have some $10 tables set up during the day but I don't know that I've ever seen $5.  

Love that outdoor blackjack pit at harrahs, I can confirm they do have $5 tables. I also found some at tropicana last september on a friday night, they put out the $10 sign around 10.  They just remodeled the Tropicana about a year ago and it just nails the 80's coke influenced scarface look.
yeah, I heard the tropicana isn't bad now.  Have never been though.
Summer before last when i went it was pretty gross. However, they remodeled since then and i've heard it's a lot nicer. Good place to gamble though. Low minimum blackjack tables.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2011, 12:26:58 PM
It's location sucks though.  I never go past the MGM on that side of the strip. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2011, 07:52:58 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on January 27, 2011, 07:57:32 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad

I'm in this boat only going on 2 years :horrorsurprise: Find out next time Lou is playing there and plan a new VegasPak
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2011, 08:03:10 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad

I'm in this boat only going on 2 years :horrorsurprise: Find out next time Lou is playing there and plan a new VegasPak

you want to go in march sometime?  thinking this could substitute for NCAA tourney trips I had planned on.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2011, 08:06:31 PM
I got this ridiculous harrahs thing because I guess I gambled enough last time I was there.  I can stay at Caesars for free march 13-16 free at PH or Paris pretty much all of march/april free.  weird deal because I don't play at big tables. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 27, 2011, 08:10:42 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad

I'm in this boat only going on 2 years :horrorsurprise: Find out next time Lou is playing there and plan a new VegasPak

you want to go in march sometime?  thinking this could substitute for NCAA tourney trips I had planned on.

a better call would be san diego in march. westin gaslamp and then this cute little hostel that seems to be quite the rage. thoughts?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on January 27, 2011, 08:14:33 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad

I'm in this boat only going on 2 years :horrorsurprise: Find out next time Lou is playing there and plan a new VegasPak

you want to go in march sometime?  thinking this could substitute for NCAA tourney trips I had planned on.

I got a week of Vacation I have to burn before Mid-April.  Was thinking first week in April, but as long as its not March 21st week, I could prob swing March
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 27, 2011, 08:17:36 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad

I'm in this boat only going on 2 years :horrorsurprise: Find out next time Lou is playing there and plan a new VegasPak

you want to go in march sometime?  thinking this could substitute for NCAA tourney trips I had planned on.

I got a week of Vacation I have to burn before Mid-April.  Was thinking first week in April, but as long as its not March 21st week, I could prob swing March



absolutely great news. i'll call that hostel place and gather some more info for all of us.  :cheese:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2011, 08:19:47 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad

I'm in this boat only going on 2 years :horrorsurprise: Find out next time Lou is playing there and plan a new VegasPak

you want to go in march sometime?  thinking this could substitute for NCAA tourney trips I had planned on.

I got a week of Vacation I have to burn before Mid-April.  Was thinking first week in April, but as long as its not March 21st week, I could prob swing March

yeah, let's talk...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 27, 2011, 08:22:53 PM
haven't been since vegaspak over a year ago  :frown:  need to go bad

I'm in this boat only going on 2 years :horrorsurprise: Find out next time Lou is playing there and plan a new VegasPak

you want to go in march sometime?  thinking this could substitute for NCAA tourney trips I had planned on.

I got a week of Vacation I have to burn before Mid-April.  Was thinking first week in April, but as long as its not March 21st week, I could prob swing March

yeah, let's talk...

alright. i'll fring you and chicat threeway on the sprint evo after i get offline with some friends in la jolla. just tying up some loose ends for all of us.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2011, 11:44:48 AM
Staying at the Vdara in City Center 3 nights in March.  Anyone stayed there?  I like the fact that the entire hotel is non-smoking and it's all suites. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on February 02, 2011, 12:08:52 PM
my friend stayed there in august (aout), said he loved it only drawback was that everything in city center wasn't open yet. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2011, 12:25:21 PM
my friend stayed there in august (aout), said he loved it only drawback was that everything in city center wasn't open yet. 

cool
Title: Vegas baby, Vegas
Post by: blowthewhistle on March 27, 2011, 02:07:05 PM
Going to Vegas soon for the first time. Very low LVIQ. Ideas/tips from experienced Vegaspakr's?  :ck:
Title: Re: Vegas baby, Vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on March 27, 2011, 02:13:05 PM
http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=4119.0

SD is there now or was just there, he is an expert.  I am going for the 4th time in a week, can report back...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2011, 07:25:27 AM
just got back from Vdara.  all suites and no smoking throughout the property.  No casino or formal restraunt though.  It is attached to the Bellagio via skywalk thing and the Vdara is right next to it.  half the rooms overlook the bellagio fountains which was pretty cool.  rooms were very nice.  we spent most of our time at Aria which is my new favorite casino.  ate at Julian Serrano's in city center.  tapas and spanish food.  very, very good.  also spent a lot of time at Todd English PUB in the same place.  went to Mesa again but it was kind of meh compared to the other times we have been.  was pretty PAK'd by the time we got there though so my senses were dulled.  won about $1,500 on the tourny/blackjack which was nice.  I'm the only person in the world that can get wiped out on a pai gow table immediately.  at one point I had about 5 pai gows in a row which I'm pretty sure is the record. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 28, 2011, 08:10:22 AM
Vegas trip...canceled. :(
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2011, 10:45:43 AM
Vegas trip...canceled. :(

state budget cuts?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 28, 2011, 10:46:40 AM
Vegas trip...canceled. :(

state budget cuts?
Wife got a new job - they are sending her on a trip at the same time we booked the Vegas trip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2011, 10:52:17 AM
Vegas trip...canceled. :(

state budget cuts?
Wife got a new job - they are sending her on a trip at the same time we booked the Vegas trip.

bummer....at least SW fares are reusable.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on March 28, 2011, 11:55:27 AM
just got back from Vdara.  all suites and no smoking throughout the property.  No casino or formal restraunt though.  It is attached to the Bellagio via skywalk thing and the Vdara is right next to it.  half the rooms overlook the bellagio fountains which was pretty cool.  rooms were very nice.  we spent most of our time at Aria which is my new favorite casino.  ate at Julian Serrano's in city center.  tapas and spanish food.  very, very good.  also spent a lot of time at Todd English PUB in the same place.  went to Mesa again but it was kind of meh compared to the other times we have been.  was pretty PAK'd by the time we got there though so my senses were dulled.  won about $1,500 on the tourny/blackjack which was nice.  I'm the only person in the world that can get wiped out on a pai gow table immediately.  at one point I had about 5 pai gows in a row which I'm pretty sure is the record. 

I'll have to hang out there quite a bit.  Did you check out the Cosmo at all?  Is it dreamy?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2011, 01:33:28 PM
just got back from Vdara.  all suites and no smoking throughout the property.  No casino or formal restraunt though.  It is attached to the Bellagio via skywalk thing and the Vdara is right next to it.  half the rooms overlook the bellagio fountains which was pretty cool.  rooms were very nice.  we spent most of our time at Aria which is my new favorite casino.  ate at Julian Serrano's in city center.  tapas and spanish food.  very, very good.  also spent a lot of time at Todd English PUB in the same place.  went to Mesa again but it was kind of meh compared to the other times we have been.  was pretty PAK'd by the time we got there though so my senses were dulled.  won about $1,500 on the tourny/blackjack which was nice.  I'm the only person in the world that can get wiped out on a pai gow table immediately.  at one point I had about 5 pai gows in a row which I'm pretty sure is the record. 

I'll have to hang out there quite a bit.  Did you check out the Cosmo at all?  Is it dreamy?

quick in and out at the cosmo.  seemed hip.  it's kind of hilarious how it's set up.  Like, the bellagio, aria and vdara all surround it but they bypass it with their sky-walks and make it a pain in the ass to get to it from their properties because it's not a part of their little little cool kid club club.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on April 07, 2011, 05:15:38 PM
My long held and much criticized opinion that the Excalibur is a decent hotel has fallen. SD and his lackeys win again.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on April 07, 2011, 05:23:43 PM
excalibur sucks, don't be an idiot.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on April 07, 2011, 05:29:42 PM
My long held and much criticized opinion that the Excalibur is a decent hotel has fallen. SD and his lackeys win again.

your belief that it wasn't ridiculous to consider staying, or hanging out at or even being there always baffled me.  I did tell sdbro that going to the Tournament of Champions there with a bunch of bros may have some value. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on April 07, 2011, 08:24:03 PM
It was fine for a low brow guys trip but why I thought it was ok to take a gf here blows my mind. Every restaurant by Michael mina is amazing tho.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: jdagg2003 on June 14, 2011, 03:03:08 AM
I set up a trip for my father to meet up with my sister and her friends. I set him up in a budget room basically, at the MGM Grand, and I just got this text from him: Sweet they didn't have my room so they gave me a suite 1000sq feet Jacuzzi and all. Needless to say I'm a bit envious. All because he was delayed by weather out of Wichita.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2011, 06:41:16 AM
I set up a trip for my father to meet up with my sister and her friends. I set him up in a budget room basically, at the MGM Grand, and I just got this text from him: Sweet they didn't have my room so they gave me a suite 1000sq feet Jacuzzi and all. Needless to say I'm a bit envious. All because he was delayed by weather out of Wichita.

pretty great when you get upgrades like that.  happens a lot in vegas.  why does the MGM care that they were delayed?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: jdagg2003 on June 14, 2011, 06:44:49 AM
I set up a trip for my father to meet up with my sister and her friends. I set him up in a budget room basically, at the MGM Grand, and I just got this text from him: Sweet they didn't have my room so they gave me a suite 1000sq feet Jacuzzi and all. Needless to say I'm a bit envious. All because he was delayed by weather out of Wichita.

pretty great when you get upgrades like that.  happens a lot in vegas.  why does the MGM care that they were delayed?

I think They gave away his room because he was so late, so he got the upgrade.


Also I want to add he's known about this trip for a year and I tried to convince him to do the airline miles stuff but he said it was to much trouble  :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Deez Nutz on June 14, 2011, 11:53:26 PM
I haven't read this whole thread yet, but am intending on printing it out and taking it with me next time I go out there.   :bracketmouse:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on June 15, 2011, 06:24:58 AM
printing it out

:thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Matt Siebrant's Left Hand on June 16, 2011, 04:12:41 PM
One of my bro's is having his bachelor party there. I'm sure I won't have the balls to sneak cocaine on the plane, so what would be the best to snot: Adderall or Hydro's?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: hemmy on June 16, 2011, 04:15:16 PM
i thought this was the pawn stars thread for a second.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on June 16, 2011, 04:33:50 PM
i thought this was the pawn stars thread for a second.

If you print it out you should be able to tell after leafing through it.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: EllToPay on June 24, 2011, 10:35:56 AM
any last minute vegas tips?

flying sw. :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: AbeFroman on June 24, 2011, 11:07:50 AM
One of my bro's is having his bachelor party there. I'm sure I won't have the balls to sneak cocaine on the plane, so what would be the best to snot: Adderall or Hydro's?

Holy drug rookie.

You can't snort hydros, if you do, enjoy the pain.
You can snort addy, but it doesn't really have much of a stronger effect than just taking them orally.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2011, 12:38:02 PM
How hard can it be to find cocaine in vegas?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on June 24, 2011, 12:57:08 PM
How hard can it be to find cocaine in vegas?

A friend of a friend I was with last time was known to enjoy cocaine time and time again.  Two people offered it to him his first night before he finally obliged the third. It didn't seem hard for him to find it
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on June 24, 2011, 04:33:25 PM
The last time I was in Vegas, some young Saudi guy came up to me and asked me if I had any drugs.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on June 24, 2011, 04:48:18 PM
How hard can it be to find cocaine in vegas?

pretty rough ridin' hard around Thanksgiving when the mother rough ridin' cats are in town  :curse:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on June 26, 2011, 04:23:30 PM
Going to Vegas for a weekend in August for a friend's bachelor party.  His dad is putting us up in a hotel room in the Hilton/Flamingo.

I haven't been since I was in the second grade.   If anyone makes any more than 2 or 3 "The Hangover" references, I'm going to punch them in their head.*

*not really
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on June 26, 2011, 04:41:43 PM
the Hilton/Flamingo.

So a Hilton Grand Vacation Suite at the Flamingo? 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on June 26, 2011, 06:03:42 PM
the Hilton/Flamingo.

So a Hilton Grand Vacation Suite at the Flamingo? 
I have no idea.  The email I got just said "check into the Flamingo/Hilton ~2."

:dunno:
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: EllToPay on June 27, 2011, 09:50:42 AM
Like Trim said, O'Sheas is really fun and trashy.

I believe I consumed about 20 $1 Michelob's and about 15 $1 Margarita's.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 27, 2011, 09:58:14 AM
Like Trim said, O'Sheas is really fun and trashy.

I believe I consumed about 20 $1 Michelob's and about 15 $1 Margarita's.

Never been to a casino where the booze weren't free.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: EllToPay on June 27, 2011, 10:07:16 AM
Like Trim said, O'Sheas is really fun and trashy.

I believe I consumed about 20 $1 Michelob's and about 15 $1 Margarita's.

Never been to a casino where the booze weren't free.

Didn't gamble at O'Shea's. Pretty much every time we walked by we went in and bought a bunch.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2011, 10:42:30 AM
We are going for the first round NCAA tourny again this March.  Decided to make it an annual trip. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: AppleJack on June 27, 2011, 10:59:22 AM
We are going for the first round NCAA tourny again this March.  Decided to make it an annual trip. 

Did that for 5 straight years, was fantastic. Now we usually go on the 2nd weekend, so we can actually sit in a sportsbook. Less games but less chaos.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 27, 2011, 11:01:29 AM
We are going for the first round NCAA tourny again this March.  Decided to make it an annual trip. 

That is the only time of year that I miss Vegas.     
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 27, 2011, 11:02:09 AM
Did that for 5 straight years, was fantastic. Now we usually go on the 2nd weekend, so we can actually sit in a sportsbook. Less games but less chaos.

So did I.   :surprised:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: AppleJack on June 27, 2011, 11:02:46 AM
Did that for 5 straight years, was fantastic. Now we usually go on the 2nd weekend, so we can actually sit in a sportsbook. Less games but less chaos.

So did I.   :surprised:

 :runaway:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 27, 2011, 11:04:01 AM
Did that for 5 straight years, was fantastic. Now we usually go on the 2nd weekend, so we can actually sit in a sportsbook. Less games but less chaos.

So did I.   :surprised:

 :runaway:

That last trip was the reason I don't go to Vegas anymore. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on June 27, 2011, 01:10:34 PM
Did that for 5 straight years, was fantastic. Now we usually go on the 2nd weekend, so we can actually sit in a sportsbook. Less games but less chaos.

So did I.   :surprised:

 :runaway:

That last trip was the reason I don't go to Vegas anymore. 
Killed a hooker huh?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 27, 2011, 03:24:13 PM
Killled a hooker huh?

She said she liked to be strangled.   :ck:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on June 27, 2011, 04:08:01 PM
Killled a hooker huh?

She said she liked to be strangled.   :ck:
Meh crap happens. She probably won't be missed. You should be in the clear.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 05, 2011, 10:02:19 PM
My Brother just got engaged, I'm planning the bachelor party.  Vegas?  Yes?  No?  If yes, then will need some suggestions of good places to go for bachelor party type fun.  If no, then will need some suggestions of other places to go.  TIA.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on July 05, 2011, 10:54:28 PM
can't imagine a reason not to just do it in vegas. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 03, 2011, 03:14:11 PM
Whitlock talking about Drai's towards the end of his podcast today. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 03, 2011, 03:41:06 PM
Will be heading to Vegas in two weeks :woot:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 03, 2011, 03:53:26 PM
Will be heading to Vegas in two weeks :woot:

If you actually make it into town this time, go to Drai's at 5 a.m.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on August 03, 2011, 04:18:38 PM
Will be heading to Vegas in two weeks :woot:
I'm going the 19th.

 :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2011, 05:45:30 PM
O'Sheas  :frown:

http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2011/8/4/14500/36119/vegas-travel/Shut_Up_Could_IP_and_O_Sheas_Really_Look_Like_This_In_18_Months_
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 04, 2011, 05:50:49 PM
Fake.  There's not even a leprechaun in that picture.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2011, 06:11:20 PM
Vegas *Pro TiP*  : O'Sheas sucks
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
Vegas *Pro TiP*  : O'Sheas sucks

Vegas *Pro TiP*  : Don't make plans to meet Clams there, he will flake
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2011, 06:22:47 PM
Vegas *Pro TiP*  : O'Sheas sucks

Vegas *Pro TiP*  : Don't make plans to meet Clams there, he will flake
Vegas *Pro TiP* :  :bawl:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2011, 09:45:34 AM
Quote
finally transform the stretch of Strip that we usually cross the street to avoid.

crossing the strip is an awful lot of work just to not walk by O'Shea's.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2011, 07:22:53 AM
How hilarious is las vegas construction

http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2011/08/15/mgm-targets-harmon-tower-in-vegas-for-demolition/
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on August 19, 2011, 10:01:09 AM
Catching a flight to Vegas this afternoon.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2011, 01:02:18 PM
well look at you, going to vegas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2011, 01:09:26 PM
so this:

(http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/63189/Pure_View.jpg)

is going to turn into this:

(http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/63189/Linq_Above.jpg)
(http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/63189/Linq_Wide.jpg)
(http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/63189/Promenade_Linq.jpg)

I don't know why they don't knock down the damn flamingo while they're at
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2011, 01:27:21 PM
knock down the damn flamingo while you're at it!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pike on August 19, 2011, 01:29:17 PM
What about history, guys?  :ck:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 19, 2011, 01:32:04 PM
Good to see that blackjack dealer will be out of a job at least.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 19, 2011, 01:32:26 PM
Good to see that blackjack dealer will be out of a job at least.

Also, an occasional war dealer.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2011, 01:39:21 PM
Good to see that blackjack dealer will be out of a job at least.

Also, an occasional war dealer.

I doubt she's still alive
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 19, 2011, 01:41:10 PM
Good to see that blackjack dealer will be out of a job at least.

Also, an occasional war dealer.

I doubt she's still alive

 :party:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2011, 10:16:46 PM
 :cry:

http://www.facebook.com/osheaslasvegas/posts/235793076464835
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 19, 2011, 10:22:50 PM
Quote
"an O'Sheas type experience"

 :dubious:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 20, 2011, 01:25:45 PM
Just booked my flight for Thanksgiving.  A yearly tradition.  :gocho:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 20, 2011, 01:26:43 PM
In Vegas now! :excited:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on August 21, 2011, 06:55:25 PM
Had a "papageorgio" like experience throwing dice this afternoon.  Let's just say that my hot hand earned me a fairly generous tip from some of Bill's patrons.
 :gocho:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 21, 2011, 06:56:49 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3AcaTg4gWjU/R3sCRZCMysI/AAAAAAAAAAM/zJIaw2FoSHY/S220/rusty.jpg)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on August 24, 2011, 09:16:27 PM
going to Vegas, staying at the wyndham. for free.  :horrorsurprise:

anyone ever stayed there? what's it like? awesome?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 24, 2011, 09:18:28 PM
Had a "papageorgio" like experience throwing dice this afternoon.  Let's just say that my hot hand earned me a fairly generous tip from some of Bill's patrons.
 :gocho:


Don't know why, but I love that place.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 24, 2011, 09:19:34 PM
going to Vegas, staying at the wyndham. for free.  :horrorsurprise:

anyone ever stayed there? what's it like? awesome?

See if you can stay at the Wynn instead.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 25, 2011, 07:05:09 AM
Had a "papageorgio" like experience throwing dice this afternoon.  Let's just say that my hot hand earned me a fairly generous tip from some of Bill's patrons.
 :gocho:


Don't know why, but I love that place.

I've stayed there before.  I like when the gun shot goes off and it means that if you are sitting at a slot machine or something you get $5 (or something).  It's, like, Drai's is in the basement of this place.  That could be a real gunshot.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 06, 2011, 07:24:45 AM
Just booked our flights for this year's NCAA tourny.  Want a two bedroom suite.  Has anyone stayed at the Signature by MGM or the Planet Hollywood Towers?  Any other suggestions for multi room suites?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 06, 2011, 05:40:06 PM
Will be staying in the suites in PH mid-Oct.  Can report back.  The picture of the room that I've seen looks very "Vegas-y".  (Zebra-print blankets and whatnot.)   :thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on September 06, 2011, 05:58:18 PM
will be in PH suites for t-day.  will report.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 06, 2011, 05:59:31 PM
I will report first.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 06, 2011, 06:12:23 PM
both of you report
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 06, 2011, 06:13:31 PM
We will both report.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 06, 2011, 06:15:07 PM
We will both report.

yes, good idea
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on September 06, 2011, 11:50:02 PM
Just booked our flights for this year's NCAA tourny.  Want a two bedroom suite.  Has anyone stayed at the Signature by MGM or the Planet Hollywood Towers?  Any other suggestions for multi room suites?

Have stayed in the Jr Suite at the Signature twice, two Beds but not two bedrooms. The setup is pretty elite and if you get a room facing the strip(I just asked at check in both times and they gave it) you get some decent views.

Only downside is the long walk from signature to main MGM casino(ten minutes maybe). Also if you stay there and want to go to places further north on the strip its best just to walk down the street between signature and hollywood towers as opposed to walking backwards to the main MGM enterance then walking down the strip, you would be amazed at how many people do not understand angles.

All in all I recommend it.

Planning on going in for the tourney as well, roomate claims to have found some 199 round trip tickets from MCI.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on January 06, 2012, 05:04:57 PM
Staying in Vegas next Friday-Monday. This will be my fourth time going. Any ideas for shows and/or restaurants to go to for someone that has seen most of the mainstream Vegas attractions. I'll definitely be hitting Freemont Street, gotta check out the Binions Poker Room.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2012, 05:21:13 PM
Staying in Vegas next Friday-Monday. This will be my fourth time going. Any ideas for shows and/or restaurants to go to for someone that has seen most of the mainstream Vegas attractions. I'll definitely be hitting Freemont Street, gotta check out the Binions Poker Room.

you going with guys or the wife/couples?  If wife/couples have you seen Zumanity?  Pretty mainstream but we enjoyed it.  Got a couch in the front row to ourselves. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on January 06, 2012, 05:27:11 PM
Staying in Vegas next Friday-Monday. This will be my fourth time going. Any ideas for shows and/or restaurants to go to for someone that has seen most of the mainstream Vegas attractions. I'll definitely be hitting Freemont Street, gotta check out the Binions Poker Room.

you going with guys or the wife/couples?  If wife/couples have you seen Zumanity?  Pretty mainstream but we enjoyed it.  Got a couch in the front row to ourselves. 

Guys. Last time we got rocked at PH, still have nightmares.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2012, 05:28:48 PM
Julian Serranos has fantastic tapas and those are always fun in a group.  Todd English PUB is great for watching games and drinking.  Craftsteak is great. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on January 06, 2012, 06:51:53 PM
Julian Serranos has fantastic tapas and those are always fun in a group.  Todd English PUB is great for watching games and drinking.  Craftsteak is great. 

Thanks. BITB
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on January 06, 2012, 09:19:09 PM
Julian Serranos has fantastic tapas and those are always fun in a group.  Todd English PUB is great for watching games and drinking.  Craftsteak is great. 

Now I know I keep weird hours, but this is vegas and that place was literally never open and I stopped by three times.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2012, 09:15:33 AM
Julian Serranos has fantastic tapas and those are always fun in a group.  Todd English PUB is great for watching games and drinking.  Craftsteak is great. 

Now I know I keep weird hours, but this is vegas and that place was literally never open and I stopped by three times.

11am-2am 7 days a week
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 07, 2012, 10:48:06 AM
sushi samba.

i keep telling you rough ridin' retards.  sushi rough ridin' samba.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on January 07, 2012, 11:17:03 AM
Julian Serranos has fantastic tapas and those are always fun in a group.  Todd English PUB is great for watching games and drinking.  Craftsteak is great. 

Now I know I keep weird hours, but this is vegas and that place was literally never open and I stopped by three times.

11am-2am 7 days a week

hmmmm....Maybe that is a poll question, who has weirder vegas hours?
Title: Re: Re: vegas
Post by: 8manpick on January 07, 2012, 11:38:44 AM
Just catching up on this thread, neither skinny benny or tortuga reported on their fall trips. :waiting:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on January 07, 2012, 01:17:02 PM
Can't believe I forgot to report back about my PH Towers experience.  Sorry bros.  By far the most elite hotel I have ever stayed at in Vegas.  (The others include some low-budg ones; of course I could afford a nice place each time because I am :kstategrad:, but sometimes you just don't want to throw your riches in peoples' faces like that.)

The hotel was super duper awesome.  Went there with four bros for a bachelor party and the room was as big as my parents' upstairs.  Just huge.  As far as square footage goes, I don't think you can even count that high.  Of course, we may have gotten a special deal because our friend who booked it got absolutely terrible customer service, bitched about it, and got us an upgrade--pretty sure they gave us two rooms for the price of one and just removed the door in the middle or something.  Even if it had just been one room though, it still would've been massive.

Let's talk TVs.  Because there were 8.  One tiny one in each bathroom.  Small ones in one of the kitchens.  Large-ish ones in the bedrooms and one of the living rooms....and then in the main living room you can lower a screen over the humongous window and it becomes a dope projection TV.  Full kitchen.  Hot tub in bedroom.  Dope showers.  Humongous leather L-shaped couches.  Pretty much anything you could need. 

As for PH's other things outside of the room: Sports book seemed pretty good.  Haven't had a bunch of sports book experience in my day but this one was busy and I won money on Kazzu beating Texas Tech so it's cool with me.  Pool seemed pretty dope.  Met some Australian guys there who had been blowing coke for three days straight and taught us lots of hilarious Aussie slang.  (Ugly girls in Australia are called beanbag dragons.)  There's a pretty decent shopping mall-type place (kinda like the Venetian) if you are unfortunate enough to go to Vegas with a lady.  Pretty dece. food court although not the best ever.  They do have this one quick sandwich place, though, called Earl of Sandwich...yum.  Just yum.

Hotel is in kind of a weird place and not really on the strip, which is kind of a drag, but whatever.  Our view from our room wasn't that hot (kind of a sideways/backwards view of a little bit of the strip).  Overall though, very awesome place and would totally recommend, especially if you can call ahead to book and complain after getting terrible service and get an upgrade because of it. 

 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on January 07, 2012, 04:10:28 PM
Can't believe I forgot to report back about my PH Towers experience.  Sorry bros.  By far the most elite hotel I have ever stayed at in Vegas.  (The others include some low-budg ones; of course I could afford a nice place each time because I am :kstategrad:, but sometimes you just don't want to throw your riches in peoples' faces like that.)

The hotel was super duper awesome.  Went there with four bros for a bachelor party and the room was as big as my parents' upstairs.  Just huge.  As far as square footage goes, I don't think you can even count that high.  Of course, we may have gotten a special deal because our friend who booked it got absolutely terrible customer service, bitched about it, and got us an upgrade--pretty sure they gave us two rooms for the price of one and just removed the door in the middle or something.  Even if it had just been one room though, it still would've been massive.

Let's talk TVs.  Because there were 8.  One tiny one in each bathroom.  Small ones in one of the kitchens.  Large-ish ones in the bedrooms and one of the living rooms....and then in the main living room you can lower a screen over the humongous window and it becomes a dope projection TV.  Full kitchen.  Hot tub in bedroom.  Dope showers.  Humongous leather L-shaped couches.  Pretty much anything you could need. 

As for PH's other things outside of the room: Sports book seemed pretty good.  Haven't had a bunch of sports book experience in my day but this one was busy and I won money on Kazzu beating Texas Tech so it's cool with me.  Pool seemed pretty dope.  Met some Australian guys there who had been blowing coke for three days straight and taught us lots of hilarious Aussie slang.  (Ugly girls in Australia are called beanbag dragons.)  There's a pretty decent shopping mall-type place (kinda like the Venetian) if you are unfortunate enough to go to Vegas with a lady.  Pretty dece. food court although not the best ever.  They do have this one quick sandwich place, though, called Earl of Sandwich...yum.  Just yum.

Hotel is in kind of a weird place and not really on the strip, which is kind of a drag, but whatever.  Our view from our room wasn't that hot (kind of a sideways/backwards view of a little bit of the strip).  Overall though, very awesome place and would totally recommend, especially if you can call ahead to book and complain after getting terrible service and get an upgrade because of it. 

 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

 

Went to Koi a year ago. Found some non beanbag dragons and drank for free at the club for the night. A couple marriages almost went down.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Cire on January 20, 2012, 10:13:32 AM
Just booked our flights for this year's NCAA tourny.  Want a two bedroom suite.  Has anyone stayed at the Signature by MGM or the Planet Hollywood Towers?  Any other suggestions for multi room suites?

stayed at Signature.  was fine I guess, little bit of a walk to the mgm under ground.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 20, 2012, 11:02:05 AM
Just booked our flights for this year's NCAA tourny.  Want a two bedroom suite.  Has anyone stayed at the Signature by MGM or the Planet Hollywood Towers?  Any other suggestions for multi room suites?

stayed at Signature.  was fine I guess, little bit of a walk to the mgm under ground.

did you have a two bedroom suite or one bedroom or studio?  which building did you stay in?  does the building matter re. the walk? 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Cire on January 22, 2012, 09:35:33 AM
I just had a room.  there are for towers they are all right next to each other.    don't think one would make a diff over another
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on January 22, 2012, 01:52:02 PM
sushi samba.

i keep telling you rough ridin' retards.  sushi rough ridin' samba.

Sushi Samba= :thumbsup:

I had a roll with raw Kobe Beef. Incredible.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2012, 02:23:43 PM
sushi samba.

i keep telling you rough ridin' retards.  sushi rough ridin' samba.

Sushi Samba= :thumbsup:

I had a roll with raw Kobe Beef. Incredible.

nice.  i'm glad you liked it.  i'm going in march and will eat there at least 14 times.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 07:10:01 AM
sushi samba.

i keep telling you rough ridin' retards.  sushi rough ridin' samba.

Sushi Samba= :thumbsup:

I had a roll with raw Kobe Beef. Incredible.

nice.  i'm glad you liked it.  i'm going in march and will eat there at least 14 times.

when in march?   :shakesfist:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2012, 07:39:00 AM
march madness, fly in wednesday night, leave monday morning, first/second round.  palazzo.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 07:42:25 AM
march madness, fly in wednesday night, leave monday morning, first/second round.  palazzo.

yeah, we are there friday morning to monday afternoon.  I'll look forward to not meeting up with you again this year.  also, get us reservations at emeril's stadium thing.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2012, 07:56:03 AM
ya last year we never made it out of LA, this year i'm flying direct into LV.  already tried emerils, no luck again.  i'm guessing they just block off the reservations that week and save the tables for the big $ guys.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 08:07:30 AM
ya last year we never made it out of LA, this year i'm flying direct into LV.  already tried emerils, no luck again.  i'm guessing they just block off the reservations that week and save the tables for the big $ guys.

ya, you're prolly right
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: HELLHAMMER on January 23, 2012, 09:15:51 AM
If you go out to the Chicken Ranch or one of the other brothels make sure to do the knuckle shuffle a few times in the parking lot.  Do not go in there with a full magazine.

If you're gonna drop that much coin, make the ladies work for it.

Oh yeh, one more thing.  Go on a Tuesday, that's the day after their + or - VD tests are confirmed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bloodfart on January 23, 2012, 10:16:14 AM
 :sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: HELLHAMMER on January 23, 2012, 10:26:36 AM
:sdeek:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 12:15:20 PM
march madness, fly in wednesday night, leave monday morning, first/second round.  palazzo.

yeah, we are there friday morning to monday afternoon.  I'll look forward to not meeting up with you again this year.  also, get us reservations at emeril's stadium thing.

Sounds like a time. Since it's such an easy trip for me, I may also try to not meet up with you guys.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 12:16:18 PM
march madness, fly in wednesday night, leave monday morning, first/second round.  palazzo.

yeah, we are there friday morning to monday afternoon.  I'll look forward to not meeting up with you again this year.  also, get us reservations at emeril's stadium thing.

Sounds like a time. Since it's such an easy trip for me, I may also try to not meet up with you guys.

yes, you should probably go ahead and do this. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bloodfart on January 25, 2012, 04:01:56 PM
Going to vegas during march madness is great.  You can place your bets then sit back and watch the games.   This helps me save money and stay out of trouble.  Last time I went was for a bach party.  Wound up at Spearmint Rhino.  Dropped $1500 in cash and had a $500 bar tab.    :drink:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on February 13, 2012, 09:42:20 AM
ya last year we never made it out of LA, this year i'm flying direct into LV.  already tried emerils, no luck again.  i'm guessing they just block off the reservations that week and save the tables for the big $ guys.

ya, you're prolly right
did you guys buy watch party tickets anywhere?
PH is doing their man cave thing which seems like the best way to go but dunno.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on February 13, 2012, 09:44:27 AM
ya last year we never made it out of LA, this year i'm flying direct into LV.  already tried emerils, no luck again.  i'm guessing they just block off the reservations that week and save the tables for the big $ guys.

ya, you're prolly right
did you guys buy watch party tickets anywhere?
PH is doing their man cave thing which seems like the best way to go but dunno.

No, we usually just post up early in whatever sports book we are going to be at.  We have had good luck finding a table most times.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 04, 2012, 04:21:33 PM
doing bouchon friday night, craftsteak saturday. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on March 04, 2012, 10:17:11 PM
doing bouchon friday night, craftsteak saturday. 

I hope for a write up with pictures for the 'clams cooking board
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on March 06, 2012, 03:37:02 PM
God, being in Vaygus for March Mayhem would be so elite. Super jealous over here.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2012, 05:21:05 PM
doing bouchon friday night, craftsteak saturday.

no real plans friday, saturday at Delmonico, sunday at Nobhill Tavern. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2012, 05:34:30 PM
i probably am going to change my saturday, forgot it was st. patricks day and made my reservation for like 9:30.  prob need to eat earlier in the day.

went to delmonico last time, sat there, drank a glass of wine and stared at the menu. couldn't decide so i left. 

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2012, 05:37:48 PM
went to delmonico last time, sat there, drank a glass of wine and stared at the menu. couldn't decide so i left. 

lol. such a clams move.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2012, 05:42:42 PM
went to delmonico last time, sat there, drank a glass of wine and stared at the menu. couldn't decide so i left. 

lol. such a clams move.

It's my bro-in-laws favorite.  truffle chips and bone in ribeye are the go-to order. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2012, 07:03:16 PM
went to delmonico last time, sat there, drank a glass of wine and stared at the menu. couldn't decide so i left. 

lol. such a clams move.
ya, it really is.   


Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 06, 2012, 10:42:03 PM
i am so angry at vegas right now. found this in my windshield. :angry:

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2ueo51t.png)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2012, 10:43:34 PM
i am so angry at vegas right now. found this in my windshield. :angry:

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2ueo51t.png)

someone is pissed at your handling of door-holding-open-skills.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 06, 2012, 10:44:56 PM
i will most definitely be slamming doors at the DMV.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 06, 2012, 10:46:33 PM
oh god. sys opened this thread and is reading.

i hope he doesn't reply. don't feel like getting screamed at, mocked, ridiculed, etc.  :bawl:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 06, 2012, 10:50:43 PM
oh god. sys opened this thread and is reading.

i hope he doesn't reply. don't feel like getting screamed at, mocked, ridiculed, etc.  :bawl:

:woot:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 03:38:55 PM
O'Sheas shutting down in April.  I'm going to pak its face off one last time.   :cry:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on March 07, 2012, 03:40:22 PM
that sucks
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 03:41:17 PM
that sucks

harrahs decided they needed a 700 story ferris wheel more than o'sheas  :dubious:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 07, 2012, 03:48:28 PM
O'Shea's was the best.  :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on March 07, 2012, 03:52:28 PM
i am so angry at vegas right now. found this in my windshield. :angry:

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2ueo51t.png)

How much did you tip your dealer?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 07, 2012, 04:34:40 PM
How much did you tip your dealer?

lol at playing table games.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2012, 06:09:23 PM
O'Sheas shutting down in April.  I'm going to pak its face off one last time.   :cry:

Sad for O'Sheas, but tell that bitch dealer to go eff herself for me.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2012, 06:09:42 PM
lol at playing table games.

:horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 07, 2012, 06:38:33 PM
O'Sheas shutting down in April.  I'm going to pak its face off one last time.   :cry:

btw, this was known eight months ago.  :dubious:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 07, 2012, 07:17:08 PM
UPDATE!

Beer Pong HQ's will me moving to Imperial Palace.  :excited:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 07:25:26 PM
O'Sheas shutting down in April.  I'm going to pak its face off one last time.   :cry:

btw, this was known eight months ago.  :dubious:

It was known it was shutting down but not the date you ignorant townie  :dubious:

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=4119.msg322914#msg322914

(http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/49713/pkrdlr.jpg)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 07, 2012, 07:40:48 PM
ignorant? or ... informed?  :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 07:43:16 PM
ignorant? or ... informed?  :dunno:

ignorant of most of the thread you were posting in, informed of a thing that some people who hadn't read the entire thread were aware of  :blank:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 07, 2012, 07:45:50 PM
very confusing reply. either way, glad that o'shea's is closing.

almost as bad as treasure island.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:00:24 PM
very confusing reply. either way, glad that o'shea's is closing.

almost as bad as treasure island.

good lord.  do you live there and not even venture onto the strip (most townies don't, it's fine).  treasure island is awful.  it doesn't even have dirty charm like O'Sheas.  hopefully Bill's sticks around in some form.  I miss the Barbary Coast though. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2012, 08:03:01 PM
either way, glad that o'shea's is closing.

:curse:

Some of the greatest PAK moments OAT have taken place in O'Sheas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:07:28 PM
where the eff is pete supposed to recharge with some oxygen?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 07, 2012, 08:10:22 PM
very confusing reply. either way, glad that o'shea's is closing.

almost as bad as treasure island.

good lord.  do you live there and not even venture onto the strip (most townies don't, it's fine).  treasure island is awful.  it doesn't even have dirty charm like O'Sheas.  hopefully Bill's sticks around in some form.  I miss the Barbary Coast though.

When I lived there I never went to strip except when guests were in town and/or my Canadian friends wanted to do a ton of coke and pick up waitresses.

I loved Tom and Jerrys by the UNLV campus though.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 07, 2012, 08:33:35 PM
if MHK had a casino, it would definitely be Flamingo.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:34:56 PM
if MHK had a casino, it would definitely be Flamingo.

flamingo is underrated.  outdoor blackjack, good pool, Hilton redemption, great location.  have never stayed there but wouldn't mind. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2012, 08:42:22 PM
if MHK had a casino, it would definitely be Flamingo.

flamingo is underrated.  outdoor blackjack, good pool, Hilton redemption, great location.  have never stayed there but wouldn't mind. 

I stayed there once.  Had a funny experience in which GCCPAkat played the role of MHK Holiday Inn Gooch.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:43:00 PM
See!  sounds delightful!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on March 07, 2012, 10:02:16 PM
if MHK had a casino, it would definitely be Flamingo.

flamingo is underrated.  outdoor blackjack, good pool, Hilton redemption, great location.  have never stayed there but wouldn't mind.

You forgot LIVE FLAMINGOS!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 07, 2012, 10:14:01 PM
if MHK had a casino, it would definitely be Flamingo.

flamingo is underrated.  outdoor blackjack, good pool, Hilton redemption, great location.  have never stayed there but wouldn't mind.

You forgot LIVE FLAMINGOS!

good location and one of the best pools in vegas. rest is just asi asi.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 09, 2012, 12:46:05 PM
Why yes, I will do this friday  :fatty:

http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/event-calendar/event-details/HoopsandHops_03-15-2012.aspx
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on March 09, 2012, 12:50:38 PM
Stayed at the Flamingo in August.  It was a lot of fun.

O'Sheas cheap craps was a great learning experience.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bloodfart on March 09, 2012, 12:54:58 PM
Why yes, I will do this friday  :fatty:

http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/event-calendar/event-details/HoopsandHops_03-15-2012.aspx

Looks like loads of fun.  :drink:  What ever you do do not stop by Spearmint Rhino.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 09, 2012, 12:55:38 PM
Yeah, I don't do pervy stuff in Vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on March 09, 2012, 01:53:22 PM
Yeah, I don't do pervy stuff in Vegas.

There's way too much awesome/hilarious/amazing things to do in Vegas than waste your time on pervy stuff.  Went once with a friend (TrustTheDust) and he spent over $80 at the beef jerky store, for instance.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 09, 2012, 01:59:46 PM
Yeah, I don't do pervy stuff in Vegas.

There's way too much awesome/hilarious/amazing things to do in Vegas than waste your time on pervy stuff.  Went once with a friend (TrustTheDust) and he spent over $80 at the beef jerky store, for instance.

trim and I were going to get those tattoos that only last a month or whatever.  were going to get full back/chest tattoos of the pakhead.  the tattoo lady told us that because it was so rediculous she would give us a deep discount to do it.  didn't have time before our flight though.  we had pakhead shirts on.  were going to go wake up jmart in the room and pull off our shirts to reveal the exact design of the shirt on our chest/back.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 09, 2012, 02:02:23 PM
Yeah, I don't do pervy stuff in Vegas.

There's way too much awesome/hilarious/amazing things to do in Vegas than waste your time on pervy stuff.  Went once with a friend (TrustTheDust) and he spent over $80 at the beef jerky store, for instance.

trim and I were going to get those tattoos that only last a month or whatever.  were going to get full back/chest tattoos of the pakhead.  the tattoo lady told us that because it was so rediculous she would give us a deep discount to do it.  didn't have time before our flight though.  we had pakhead shirts on.  were going to go wake up jmart in the room and pull off our shirts to reveal the exact design of the shirt on our chest/back.

No, we had time.  I was just mad I hadn't done it the second I arrived in Vegas so I could've gotten my money's worth out of it over the next 3 days.  I mean, think about what my avatar would've looked like all this time.  :love:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on March 09, 2012, 03:48:28 PM
Yeah, I don't do pervy stuff in Vegas.

There's way too much awesome/hilarious/amazing things to do in Vegas than waste your time on pervy stuff.  Went once with a friend (TrustTheDust) and he spent over $80 at the beef jerky store, for instance.

trim and I were going to get those tattoos that only last a month or whatever.  were going to get full back/chest tattoos of the pakhead.  the tattoo lady told us that because it was so rediculous she would give us a deep discount to do it.  didn't have time before our flight though.  we had pakhead shirts on.  were going to go wake up jmart in the room and pull off our shirts to reveal the exact design of the shirt on our chest/back.


See? A million better things to do in Vegas than look at gross fake boobs.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bloodfart on March 09, 2012, 03:52:15 PM
Yeah, I don't do pervy stuff in Vegas.

There's way too much awesome/hilarious/amazing things to do in Vegas than waste your time on pervy stuff.  Went once with a friend (TrustTheDust) and he spent over $80 at the beef jerky store, for instance.

trim and I were going to get those tattoos that only last a month or whatever.  were going to get full back/chest tattoos of the pakhead.  the tattoo lady told us that because it was so rediculous she would give us a deep discount to do it.  didn't have time before our flight though.  we had pakhead shirts on.  were going to go wake up jmart in the room and pull off our shirts to reveal the exact design of the shirt on our chest/back.


See? A million better things to do in Vegas than look at gross fake boobs.

Pffft! Good luck with that. 
Title: vegas
Post by: puniraptor on March 09, 2012, 05:45:08 PM
Go to Casino Royale. Play craps. Get rich(er). Sounds slummy but those dice are friendly to kstate grads.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 09, 2012, 05:48:11 PM
O'Sheas cheap craps was a great learning experience.

Played craps for the first time at O'Sheas. I didn't realize that you rolled the dice from wherever you were standing at the table, I thought you had to go to the end of the table to roll them. So the guy slid them over to me and I picked them up to go to the head of the table and everyone started yelling and laughing at me, the guy had to replace all the dice, security came over soon after to watch me for a good twenty minutes. Luckily I had drank enough to not be embarrassed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on March 09, 2012, 05:50:07 PM
O'Sheas cheap craps was a great learning experience.

Played craps for the first time at O'Sheas. I didn't realize that you rolled the dice from wherever you were standing at the table, I thought you had to go to the end of the table to roll them. So the guy slid them over to me and I picked them up to go to the head of the table and everyone started yelling and laughing at me, the guy had to replace all the dice, security came over soon after to watch me for a good twenty minutes. Luckily I had drank enough to not be embarrassed.

O'Shea's Fun Fact #182: Its impossible to get embarassed at O'Sheas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 09, 2012, 05:53:22 PM
O'Sheas fun fact #785:  multiple people I've been with have been kicked out (male and female).  Trim couldn't even get kicked out. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bloodfart on March 09, 2012, 07:49:47 PM
Used to play craps during my highschool days.  We had a traveling table, built it in shop class.  It was black velvet, detachable base, and even had cup holders.  I think my stepbrother has it in storage.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 09, 2012, 08:31:25 PM
O'Sheas fun fact #785:  multiple people I've been with have been kicked out (male and female).  Trim couldn't even get kicked out. 

Because I was in the right.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 10, 2012, 08:17:01 AM
my sister in law was drunk and surly there one night.  was mad because the dealer in blackjack dealt her a card too fast before she said hit (she had, like, 9 and the dealer was showing an 8 for eff sakes).  She wouldn't let it go.  slowly tipped her beer over onto the table while never breaking eye contact with the dealer and said "OOOOPS!".  Out onto the street with her and thus our entire party. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 10, 2012, 08:37:01 AM
Well see, given her 9 vs. a showing 8, she was in the wrong.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 10, 2012, 08:42:47 AM
Used to play craps during my highschool days.  We had a traveling table, built it in shop class.  It was black velvet, detachable base, and even had cup holders.  I think my stepbrother has it in storage.

Will rent for fff parking lot pak.  Pm me
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 07:01:00 AM
O'Sheas (home of the $1 draft for non gamblers 364 days a year) announces St. Patricks festivities (including $6 drafts)

http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2012/3/14/152816/837/vegas-travel/Irish+Eyes+Will+Smile+One+Last+Time+at+O%27Sheas+for+St.+Patrick%27s+Day
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 15, 2012, 08:57:36 AM
OShea's fact #352

You can ask the dealer if she chases her children around their trailer with a wooden spoon and still not get kicked out.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 08:58:43 AM
OShea's fact #352

You can ask the dealer if she chases her children around their trailer with a wooden spoon and still not get kicked out.

Trim asked our dealer way worse stuff and didn't get kicked out.  Did get kicked off the table though. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 15, 2012, 09:01:56 AM
OShea's fact #352

You can ask the dealer if she chases her children around their trailer with a wooden spoon and still not get kicked out.

Trim asked our dealer way worse stuff and didn't get kicked out.  Did get kicked off the table though.

We need a blackjack PAK in the future.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 15, 2012, 09:07:34 AM
OShea's fact #352

You can ask the dealer if she chases her children around their trailer with a wooden spoon and still not get kicked out.

Trim asked our dealer way worse stuff and didn't get kicked out.  Did get kicked off the table though.

We need a blackjack PAK in the future.

Or a war PAK.  If I remember right, I later gave Rusty $100 or so in chips so he could kick that bitch dealer's ass at war for me.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 09:40:13 AM
As up stood right over his shoulder and glared at her
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 15, 2012, 09:41:16 AM
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/36.114646,-115.172816

rain and cold this weekend
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 09:43:31 AM
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/36.114646,-115.172816

rain and cold this weekend

yeah, it was like that last year too. polo/shorts/boat shoes for daytime hoops pak friday but it's northface/sportcoat the rest of the trip.   :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 15, 2012, 09:50:22 AM
the crap is definitely making me question my shoe plans. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2012, 10:29:28 AM
Why yes, I will do this friday  :fatty:

http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/event-calendar/event-details/HoopsandHops_03-15-2012.aspx

:sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 10:30:56 AM
Why yes, I will do this friday  :fatty:

http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/event-calendar/event-details/HoopsandHops_03-15-2012.aspx

:sdeek:

 :drool:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2012, 10:31:18 AM
OShea's fact #352

You can ask the dealer if she chases her children around their trailer with a wooden spoon and still not get kicked out.

Trim asked our dealer way worse stuff and didn't get kicked out.  Did get kicked off the table though.

We need a blackjack PAK in the future.

Or a war PAK.  If I remember right, I later gave Rusty $100 or so in chips so he could kick that bitch dealer's ass at war for me.

ok...now it's coming back to me...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2012, 10:31:54 AM
Why yes, I will do this friday  :fatty:

http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/event-calendar/event-details/HoopsandHops_03-15-2012.aspx

:sdeek:

 :drool:

hey, next time why don't you and clams leave all your cousins and uncles and nephews at home.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on March 15, 2012, 10:37:38 AM
Steve Dave! Post pics!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 12:12:45 PM
Steve Dave! Post pics!

k
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 15, 2012, 12:26:42 PM
are u in vegas already

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 15, 2012, 12:46:24 PM
i'm definitely going to do o'shay's on saturday.
might also pop into the palms.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 01:03:09 PM
are u in vegas already

 :emawkid:

no
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 15, 2012, 04:56:12 PM
thats dumb. when are u going to cosmo.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 05:05:01 PM
FRIDAY'S THE DAY
(http://allsportsandgolfgifts.com/images/products/thumb/Kansas_State_Wildcats_Mascot_Head_Cover.jpg)
In Vegas townie news:  steve dave tells J. Rake exact itinerary many times, Rake still baffled
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 15, 2012, 05:27:42 PM
i'm going to cosmo tomorrow at 7:30 am  :thumbs:

do you want me to dress like a regular person or dress like john beilein like i do every other year?  :excited:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 15, 2012, 05:37:32 PM
update: rake's a townie dumbass and failed to realize that every viewing party in town would be sold out. failed to reserve tickets at cosmopolitan or anywhere else and will now be forced to watch ncaa march madness games at a place that sucks.

 :bawl:  :bawl:  :bawl:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 05:39:58 PM
you can still go to cosmo, you just can't get a wrist band to drink free.  see you there you silly townie  :thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 15, 2012, 05:43:19 PM
update: rake's a townie dumbass and failed to realize that every viewing party in town would be sold out. failed to reserve tickets at cosmopolitan or anywhere else and will now be forced to watch ncaa march madness games at a place that sucks.

 :bawl:  :bawl:  :bawl:

Meh, focus on lunch.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 15, 2012, 05:47:34 PM
you can still go to cosmo, you just can't get a wrist band to drink free.  see you there you silly townie  :thumbs:

oh, really?  :surprised:

so, wait, the college hoops watching thing and viewing area is in the sportsbook? ( :crossfingers:)

or a separate (exclusive) area?  :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 05:53:51 PM
seperate area.  they have two satellite betting areas there though. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 05:54:36 PM
which, in my march madness betting experience, are much better.  less line because nobody really understands what they are.  you have to ask them the current line though.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 06:05:11 PM
The size of the farm I'm going to bet on Syracuse can only be known by people that know the exact size of the farm I own. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2012, 06:05:50 PM
The size of the farm I'm going to bet on Syracuse can only be known by people that know the exact size of the farm I own. 

what if the spread is 3 and we lose by 1. :sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2012, 06:07:07 PM
The size of the farm I'm going to bet on Syracuse can only be known by people that know the exact size of the farm I own. 

what if the spread is 3 and we lose by 1. :sdeek:

well, smell ya later farm
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 15, 2012, 06:44:40 PM
this sounds less than promising, sd?

should i still go? i will feel like a second-class citizen.  :sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on March 15, 2012, 07:22:01 PM
The size of the farm I'm going to bet on Syracuse can only be known by people that know the exact size of the farm I own. 

what if the spread is 3 and we lose by 1. :sdeek:

lol.   make the bet, steve.  cuse is covering.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on March 16, 2012, 09:40:09 AM
lot of EMAWs in vegas this weekend  :sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 28, 2012, 10:55:26 PM
http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/22431/we-come-bury-osheas-before-we-raze-it

This writer seems like a horrible person.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2012, 10:05:38 AM
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR4KYzhT7NkQaK_3h5aK1w-l-rBUIXhpKW9085uK-Jr7nrmFd9M7fmURaKM)

shocking that this guy doesn't have fun in vegas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on March 29, 2012, 10:10:08 AM
That article is factually inaccurate at best and a terrible piece of crap, also at best.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 29, 2012, 01:57:00 PM
Yeah, I always loved osheas  :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 03, 2012, 12:58:14 PM
http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/22431/we-come-bury-osheas-before-we-raze-it

This writer seems like a horrible person.

This just angers me.  O'Sheas is fantastic.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on April 13, 2012, 08:26:24 PM
Going to Vegas this August for birthday #26. Any suggestions on a pool to settle upon? Money is not as big of a deal as it usually is  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on April 29, 2012, 09:35:40 AM
Maybe I was too grief-stricken to read deeper into earlier articles.  Was not aware they're going to put a "new" o'sheas in the monstrosity they're building.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/mar/08/osheas-move-linq-result-300-layoffs/
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 29, 2012, 12:59:02 PM
Maybe I was too grief-stricken to read deeper into earlier articles.  Was not aware they're going to put a "new" o'sheas in the monstrosity they're building.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/mar/08/osheas-move-linq-result-300-layoffs/

thank god
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on April 29, 2012, 02:26:48 PM
Maybe I was too grief-stricken to read deeper into earlier articles.  Was not aware they're going to put a "new" o'sheas in the monstrosity they're building.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/mar/08/osheas-move-linq-result-300-layoffs/

yeah, it won't be the same though.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on April 29, 2012, 02:59:29 PM
:(

o'sheas was one of my favorite places.  excellent service at the bar playing video poker.  and subway in the back  :sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 29, 2012, 05:20:17 PM
there was a BK as well iirc
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on April 29, 2012, 10:15:28 PM
Maybe I was too grief-stricken to read deeper into earlier articles.  Was not aware they're going to put a "new" o'sheas in the monstrosity they're building.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/mar/08/osheas-move-linq-result-300-layoffs/

yeah, it won't be the same though.

Oh yeah, it'll undoubtedly suck.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2012, 09:25:20 AM
good night, sweet prince

(http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/63189/OsheasInsta.jpg)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 03, 2012, 10:03:08 PM
good night, sweet prince

(http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/63189/OsheasInsta.jpg)

 :bawl:



Hey SD do you ever listen to "Uhh Yeah Dude"?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 06:46:52 AM
no, what is it?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on May 04, 2012, 08:48:09 AM
here's where i ate last march when i was there-

Nobu (http://www.noburestaurants.com/las-vegas/experience/introduction/), Friday dinner best sushi in world

Sushi Samba (http://sushisamba.com/), Friday lunch, Sunday lunch, really good sushi, really good drinks

Delmonico (http://www.emerils.com/restaurant/5/Delmonico-Steakhouse/welcome), dinner Sunday, bone in

Scarpetta (http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/taste/restaurant-collection/scarpetta.aspx) ,Saturday dinner, great italian

Bouchon (http://www.bouchonbistro.com/), Sunday brunch

Holsteins (http://holsteinslv.com/), lunch Saturday, meh burgers

Julian Serrano (http://www.arialasvegas.com/dining/julian-serrano.aspx), Sunday afternoon postPAK snacks, holy crap great authentic spanish food

vegas has so much good food its increds
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on May 04, 2012, 10:04:29 AM
I'll have to try Julian Serrano next time I'm there.  Menu looks incredible and prices look really reasonable
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on May 04, 2012, 10:30:09 AM
I'll have to try Julian Serrano next time I'm there.  Menu looks incredible and prices look really reasonable

i was really surprised.  it's the most authentic spanish food i've had in the us and that includes having been jose andres's's restaurants.  they really know what they're doing at Julian Serrano, like straight out of spain.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 02:00:59 PM
I'll have to try Julian Serrano next time I'm there.  Menu looks incredible and prices look really reasonable

i was really surprised.  it's the most authentic spanish food i've had in the us and that includes having been jose andres's's restaurants.  they really know what they're doing at Julian Serrano, like straight out of spain.

It's great.  We went there for sdbro's birthday the March before last.  I was shocked after we ordered about 7 rounds of food and pichers of sangria how reasonable our bill was.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on June 04, 2012, 02:29:43 PM
Going to Vegas this weekend for a bachelor party.  Any nightlife recommendos?  We're Staying at the Aria.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:12:57 PM
Going to Vegas this weekend for a bachelor party.  Any nightlife recommendos?  We're Staying at the Aria.

I love the Aria.  That and the Cosmo are my favorite casinos. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on June 04, 2012, 03:13:56 PM
Going to Vegas this weekend for a bachelor party.  Any nightlife recommendos?  We're Staying at the Aria.

Not a big fan of clubs in Vegas so I cant help you out there. My recommendo is the walk up and down the strip hitting up different casino's, I usually stay for 2 drinks. Finish 1 at the table, take other with you.

***Pro tip*** If you are with a group of bros around 2-3am find a table close to the clubs exit. Have a great time and let everyone know you are heaving a great time, the girls will come.

***Pro tip*** Rent a cabana at the pool instead of a table at a club
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:14:46 PM
Going to Vegas this weekend for a bachelor party.  Any nightlife recommendos?  We're Staying at the Aria.

Not a big fan of clubs in Vegas so I cant help you out there. My recommendo is the walk up and down the strip hitting up different casino's, I usually stay for 2 drinks. Finish 1 at the table, take other with you.

***Pro tip*** If you are with a group of bros around 2-3am find a table close to the clubs exit. Have a great time and let everyone know you are heaving a great time, the girls will come.

that's a good pro tip
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on June 04, 2012, 04:43:58 PM
Going to Vegas this weekend for a bachelor party.  Any nightlife recommendos?  We're Staying at the Aria.

Not a big fan of clubs in Vegas so I cant help you out there. My recommendo is the walk up and down the strip hitting up different casino's, I usually stay for 2 drinks. Finish 1 at the table, take other with you.

***Pro tip*** If you are with a group of bros around 2-3am find a table close to the clubs exit. Have a great time and let everyone know you are heaving a great time, the girls will come.

***Pro tip*** Rent a cabana at the pool instead of a table at a club

Pro-tip: Once the girls come out of the club and join you at the table, get the eff out of the game before they bring a bunch of bad luck.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on July 24, 2012, 06:35:48 PM
anyone have any hints on hotels in vegas?  How do you get comps/hotel offers?  SPG properties are worthless in Sin City.
Title: vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2012, 06:51:36 PM
To get comps gamble very very large. Stay at aria or cosmo
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 24, 2012, 09:37:58 PM
Call @KellyInVegas.

Ask for the "fitz at the ritz"
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on July 24, 2012, 10:17:48 PM
To get comps gamble very very large. Stay at aria or cosmo

im no expert on high roller gambling, but to gamble large at the aria you have to be absurdly rich and you likely do not post on goEMAW.com
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2012, 10:19:20 PM
To get comps gamble very very large. Stay at aria or cosmo

im no expert on high roller gambling, but to gamble large at the aria you have to be absurdly rich and you likely do not post on goEMAW.com

 :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 24, 2012, 10:43:36 PM
To get comps gamble very very large. Stay at aria or cosmo

im no expert on high roller gambling, but to gamble large at the aria you have to be absurdly rich and you likely do not post on goEMAW.com

sounds like you're a poor loser
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on July 24, 2012, 10:45:00 PM
To get comps gamble very very large. Stay at aria or cosmo

im no expert on high roller gambling, but to gamble large at the aria you have to be absurdly rich and you likely do not post on goEMAW.com

sounds like you're a poor loser

well, i can't afford to play $1000 hands of blackjack all day long
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on July 24, 2012, 10:46:06 PM
To get comps gamble very very large. Stay at aria or cosmo

im no expert on high roller gambling, but to gamble large at the aria you have to be absurdly rich and you likely do not post on goEMAW.com

sounds like you're a poor loser

well, i can't afford to play $1000 hands of blackjack all day long

Problem Solved

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=21827.0
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 07:05:32 AM
The Aria is no more expensive than any of the other nicer casinos.  comps in vegas are pretty much going away for everyone but rich people who throw cash around and 365 days a year slot jockeys.  I play around $20 a hand blackjack and pai gow for hours on end and I don't think I've ever gambled long enough to get comped anything of value.  It's more of a marathon now for people who don't bet $1k hands of anything.  with the new programs that track your "comps" you can check your balance every day and see what you can get for them.  awardwallet even tracks most of the programs.  I've been given drink tickets for placing larger sports bets from time to time but I see that as a measure to keep losers who aren't gambling from drinking for free all day in the sportsbook. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 25, 2012, 07:54:50 AM
yeah the aria has 4000 rooms. they aren't going to find 4000 high rollers. I'm pretty sure there was a $5 craps table there last time I was there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2012, 08:25:34 AM
i once played bacarat for 18 hours straight, average bet per the pit boss was $25/hand, averaged 60 hands per hour.  over the 18 hour stretch we traded over $25k.  they comped me two meals, elite.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on July 25, 2012, 09:05:43 AM
i once played bacarat for 18 hours straight, average bet per the pit boss was $25/hand, averaged 60 hands per hour.  over the 18 hour stretch we traded over $25k.  they comped me two meals, elite.

I bet that table was as fun as any bacarat table ever.  Which casino?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2012, 09:14:12 AM
i once played bacarat for 18 hours straight, average bet per the pit boss was $25/hand, averaged 60 hands per hour.  over the 18 hour stretch we traded over $25k.  they comped me two meals, elite.

I bet that table was as fun as any bacarat table ever.  Which casino?
monte carlo, it was a fun table.  the guy next to me, he'd only bet every once in a while, and when he did bet it was like $5k, or $15k, etc.  he'd just ask for a marker and they'd print one out, then he'd tell me to bet with him. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 25, 2012, 09:16:07 AM
we saw jabbawockeez at the monte carlo, it was rough ridin' awesome

that's all I have, I've never played baccarat
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 09:18:34 AM
If you are with a bf/gf/spouse go to Zumanity.  Don't go with bros or family. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 25, 2012, 09:27:28 AM
If you are with a bf/gf/spouse go to Zumanity.  Don't go with bros or family.

that was a show we looked at the time we went to jabbawockeez as we were staying at NYNY.  think we're going to go to KA on our trip this year.

saw absinthe (in the little tent outside caesars) last year, it was pretty awesome.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 25, 2012, 10:17:59 AM
so we are going Oct 19-22 this year.  current R/T prices from MCI on Southwest are $330.  any travel/vegas experts in here?  think it'll go any cheaper than that in the next 4-6 weeks?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on July 25, 2012, 10:26:15 AM
so we are going Oct 19-22 this year.  current R/T prices from MCI on Southwest are $330.  any travel/vegas experts in here?  think it'll go any cheaper than that in the next 4-6 weeks?

 :runaway: Will be in Vegas that same weekend.

I booked back in June when SW had a sale. We got 2 RT tickets for like 450 total.

I doubt it will get any cheaper,normally its around $300 RT on southwest, if anything it will be more expensive the closer it gets.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 10:26:28 AM
so we are going Oct 19-22 this year.  current R/T prices from MCI on Southwest are $330.  any travel/vegas experts in here?  think it'll go any cheaper than that in the next 4-6 weeks?

that's about what you are going to pay.  you will sometimes get a late fare sale but by now you probably need to just book.  with sw you can cancel and rebook at the cheaper price if it goes down. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 25, 2012, 10:28:19 AM
so we are going Oct 19-22 this year.  current R/T prices from MCI on Southwest are $330.  any travel/vegas experts in here?  think it'll go any cheaper than that in the next 4-6 weeks?

 :runaway: Will be in Vegas that same weekend.

:runaway:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 25, 2012, 10:30:28 AM
so we are going Oct 19-22 this year.  current R/T prices from MCI on Southwest are $330.  any travel/vegas experts in here?  think it'll go any cheaper than that in the next 4-6 weeks?

that's about what you are going to pay.  you will sometimes get a late fare sale but by now you probably need to just book.  with sw you can cancel and rebook at the cheaper price if it goes down.

yeah I think we paid around $325 last time.  I just didn't want to be a dumbass and buy now and then see them go down.  I know the traditional thinking is 6 weeks or so prior to travel date, but vegas seems to follow it's own rules.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on July 25, 2012, 10:33:02 AM
This is the first time I've gone to vegas with a girl and not a group of bro's.

Need some recomendations of things to do besides binge drink and gamble now that I have the GF with me.

Leaving wed oct 18th and coming back at night on sat oct 20th.

Will probably go to a show on thursday night(been to vegas 5 times but have never been to a show), any recomendations on what shows to see and where to get cheap tickets?

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on July 25, 2012, 10:39:36 AM
Leaving wed oct 18th and coming back at night on sat oct 20th.

I spent 4 days in vegas one 2-day period.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on July 25, 2012, 11:21:06 AM
so we are going Oct 19-22 this year.  current R/T prices from MCI on Southwest are $330.  any travel/vegas experts in here?  think it'll go any cheaper than that in the next 4-6 weeks?

that's about what you are going to pay.  you will sometimes get a late fare sale but by now you probably need to just book.  with sw you can cancel and rebook at the cheaper price if it goes down.

yeah I think we paid around $325 last time.  I just didn't want to be a dumbass and buy now and then see them go down.  I know the traditional thinking is 6 weeks or so prior to travel date, but vegas seems to follow it's own rules.

Did you read steve dave's post? you can cancel and rebook with no penalty on SW.
Title: Re: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on July 25, 2012, 11:39:45 AM
If you are with a bf/gf/spouse go to Zumanity.  Don't go with bros or family.

that was a show we looked at the time we went to jabbawockeez as we were staying at NYNY.  think we're going to go to KA on our trip this year.

saw absinthe (in the little tent outside caesars) last year, it was pretty awesome.

I enjoyed absinthe as well. Much better than I thought it would be.

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 25, 2012, 11:41:12 AM
so we are going Oct 19-22 this year.  current R/T prices from MCI on Southwest are $330.  any travel/vegas experts in here?  think it'll go any cheaper than that in the next 4-6 weeks?

that's about what you are going to pay.  you will sometimes get a late fare sale but by now you probably need to just book.  with sw you can cancel and rebook at the cheaper price if it goes down.

yeah I think we paid around $325 last time.  I just didn't want to be a dumbass and buy now and then see them go down.  I know the traditional thinking is 6 weeks or so prior to travel date, but vegas seems to follow it's own rules.

Did you read steve dave's post? you can cancel and rebook with no penalty on SW.

I did not read it

thanks!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 27, 2012, 09:41:23 AM
round trip for $235  :D

leaving at 6:25am and having to sit in denver  :curse:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on August 08, 2012, 11:43:26 AM
Alright everybody, gonna be in Vegas. Gonna double my net income this weekend  :cool: and get completely obliterated.  :dance:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on November 14, 2012, 07:35:46 AM
any goEMAWs gonna be in Vegas this weekend?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on November 15, 2012, 03:26:30 PM
any goEMAWs gonna be in Vegas this weekend?

The Ed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2012, 10:09:09 AM
vegas BP trip booked for pearl harbor weekend at the excalibur. first time in vegas for mocat. pretty stoked you guys. stoked out to the max.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on November 16, 2012, 10:12:09 AM
excalibur

:sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on November 16, 2012, 10:14:50 AM
excalibur

:sdeek:

mocat is throwing two freedom missles at the expensive LV strip hotels
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2012, 10:24:17 AM
excalibur

:sdeek:

mocat is throwing two freedom missles at the expensive LV strip hotels

 :sdeek: omg you guys what does this all mean? i did not choose hotel! should i have intervened?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on November 16, 2012, 10:36:07 AM
it's fine.  no reason to blow a load on your hotel room in vegas, you're on the strip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on November 16, 2012, 10:39:53 AM
Don't forget to get in touch with The Ed, mocat.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2012, 10:53:37 AM
I would love to get in touch with The Ed and his dice. Where does he hang out
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on November 16, 2012, 11:04:42 AM
I would love to get in touch with The Ed and his dice. Where does he hang out

I've ALERTED him to this thread !!!

I think he lives in north las vegas.

He discusses a recent visit by one of his internet pals on last night's show.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on November 16, 2012, 05:15:33 PM
vegas BP trip booked for pearl harbor weekend at the excalibur. first time in vegas for mocat. pretty stoked you guys. stoked out to the max.

I'm not sure, but I may be in Vegas that same weekend. Got some Southwest points to use before the end of the year, so I think the gang was gonna go that weekend. If so.... :emawkid: :dance:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 29, 2012, 08:17:18 AM
How do you avoid the $20+ covers for clubs and whatnot? How common is this?
Title: Re: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on November 29, 2012, 08:19:30 AM
How do you avoid the $20+ covers for clubs and whatnot? How common is this?

I generally avoid them by not going.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on November 29, 2012, 08:30:26 AM
How do you avoid the $20+ covers for clubs and whatnot? How common is this?


Quote



***Pro tip*** If you are with a group of bros around 2-3am find a table close to the clubs exit. Have a great time and let everyone know you are heaving a great time, the girls will come.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 01, 2012, 07:54:40 AM
ATTN: kat kave

http://vegas.eater.com/archives/2012/03/15/is-victor-drai-taking-over-bills-gamblin-hall.php

http://www.billslasvegas.com/entertainment/drais/

http://lasvegasblog.harrahs.com/las-vegas-casinos/bills-gambling-hall-saloon/bills-closes-feb-4-to-begin-185-million-in-renovations/

http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2012/nov/29/bills-gamblin-hall-close-february-year-long-renova/

:runaway:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on December 01, 2012, 10:11:36 AM
ATTN: kat kave

http://vegas.eater.com/archives/2012/03/15/is-victor-drai-taking-over-bills-gamblin-hall.php

http://www.billslasvegas.com/entertainment/drais/

http://lasvegasblog.harrahs.com/las-vegas-casinos/bills-gambling-hall-saloon/bills-closes-feb-4-to-begin-185-million-in-renovations/

http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2012/nov/29/bills-gamblin-hall-close-february-year-long-renova/

:runaway:

so weird.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on December 01, 2012, 11:46:15 AM
ATTN: kat kave

http://vegas.eater.com/archives/2012/03/15/is-victor-drai-taking-over-bills-gamblin-hall.php

http://www.billslasvegas.com/entertainment/drais/

http://lasvegasblog.harrahs.com/las-vegas-casinos/bills-gambling-hall-saloon/bills-closes-feb-4-to-begin-185-million-in-renovations/

http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2012/nov/29/bills-gamblin-hall-close-february-year-long-renova/

:runaway:

Quote
Caesars has lined up $185 million in financing to renovate the 199-room property into a “lifestyle” gaming hotel and casino featuring a 65,000-square-foot rooftop pool and dayclub/nightclub.

"lifestyle" has to be code for something THE_ED would not be cool with.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on December 03, 2012, 03:27:56 PM
going to see deadmau5 at XS saturday night  :emawkid:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on December 11, 2012, 11:27:10 AM
Whew.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: OregonSmock on December 12, 2012, 04:56:31 AM
HAD a BLAST.  Played pretty even until the last day.  Can't wait to go back.  Aria was nice.

We stayed at MGM FWIW.


Just had the exact same experience in Vegas a couple weeks ago. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 28, 2013, 07:59:31 PM
This....

http://www.8newsnow.com/story/21822721/breaking-news-crews-battling-large-fire-at-abandoned-key-largo-casino

made me think we need to bring this back up.  My next go around is in October, try to get there twice a year but probably only once in 2013  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DOOM_Catz on March 29, 2013, 09:10:03 AM
Won $2000+ this weekend. Also won the heart of a woman twice my age and change at a rooftop club. :dance:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 29, 2013, 09:13:57 AM
Won $2000+ this weekend. Also won the heart of a woman twice my age and change at a rooftop club. :dance:

Also doubled down on an 8 against an 8 for $200. When youre hot, ya know?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 29, 2013, 09:23:09 AM
Won $2000+ this weekend. Also won the heart of a woman twice my age and change at a rooftop club. :dance:

Also doubled down on an 8 against an 8 for $200. When youre hot, ya know?

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DOOM_Catz on March 29, 2013, 09:50:52 AM
Won $2000+ this weekend. Also won the heart of a woman twice my age and change at a rooftop club. :dance:

Also doubled down on an 8 against an 8 for $200. When youre hot, ya know?

 :rolleyes:

 :jerk: used my dolla bills for lube.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: raquetcat on April 16, 2013, 09:03:28 PM
does it suck to go to vegas in the middle of the summer (July, August). Like is it so hot you wouldn't want to go, or does it even matter cause you're inside all the time?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 16, 2013, 09:09:13 PM
does it suck to go to vegas in the middle of the summer (July, August). Like is it so hot you wouldn't want to go, or does it even matter cause you're inside all the time?

Pools, bro, pools
Title: Re: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2013, 09:09:48 PM
does it suck to go to vegas in the middle of the summer (July, August). Like is it so hot you wouldn't want to go, or does it even matter cause you're inside all the time?

go to the pool for Pete's sake
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 16, 2013, 09:10:22 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 16, 2013, 09:25:57 PM
does it suck to go to vegas in the middle of the summer (July, August). Like is it so hot you wouldn't want to go, or does it even matter cause you're inside all the time?

it's hot but not nearly as bad the humidity in the midwest. pools are great. it's more like the heat coming out of your oven. and most of the time you're just walking in between air conditioned casinos so its nbd.

in 10 days I'll be on a plane to Vegas for a bachelor party. getting pretty excited.
Title: vegas
Post by: pissclams on April 16, 2013, 10:12:01 PM
it's hotter than crap in late August - too hot to be outside.  stayed at palazzo and was too hot to visit the rest of the strip so I pak'd on the north side sons
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2013, 10:42:31 PM
After living in the bay area and Michigan for almost five years, the Vegas mid summer heat feels rough ridin' awesome.
Title: vegas
Post by: Tobias on April 16, 2013, 10:54:22 PM
After living in the bay area and Michigan for almost five years, the Vegas mid summer heat feels rough ridin' awesome.

how does it compare to phoenix?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2013, 07:28:30 AM
the "vegas in summer isn't bad because no hummidity" thing is complete bullshit. it's as hot as the sun. it does make the pool extra fun. but like clams said walking the length of the strip in the middle of the day is pretty much out of the question unless you want to be completely sweated through your clothes.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Institutional Control on April 17, 2013, 07:32:27 AM
I've been to Vegas in August. It sucks.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2013, 10:03:08 AM
the "vegas in summer isn't bad because no hummidity" thing is complete bullshit. it's as hot as the sun. it does make the pool extra fun. but like clams said walking the length of the strip in the middle of the day is pretty much out of the question unless you want to be completely sweated through your clothes.

sd, Las Vegas is not really as hot as the sun. that is ridiculous. the sun is almost 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2013, 10:10:28 AM
the "vegas in summer isn't bad because no hummidity" thing is complete bullshit. it's as hot as the sun. it does make the pool extra fun. but like clams said walking the length of the strip in the middle of the day is pretty much out of the question unless you want to be completely sweated through your clothes.

sd, Las Vegas is not really as hot as the sun. that is ridiculous. the sun is almost 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

it was 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit when I was there in july
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2013, 10:18:37 AM
I am sorry but I just do not believe you
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2013, 10:21:59 AM
I am sorry but I just do not believe you

the pool water turned into lava. my beer only stayed cold for a few minutes so I had to chug.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2013, 11:00:15 AM
After living in the bay area and Michigan for almost five years, the Vegas mid summer heat feels rough ridin' awesome.

how does it compare to phoenix?

It's very similar to Phoenix
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2013, 11:16:47 AM
I am sorry but I just do not believe you

the pool water turned into lava. my beer only stayed cold for a few minutes so I had to chug.

it sounds like you were probably given mushrooms in vegas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 16, 2013, 08:50:44 PM
Let's talk more Vegas.  Not going until October but thinking may have to make a summer trip for pools.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on May 16, 2013, 09:54:36 PM
Let's talk more Vegas.  Not going until October but thinking may have to make a summer trip for pools.

Don't go to the stratosphere. Do not eat at cafe belle Madeleine
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on July 13, 2013, 04:42:03 PM
Pissclams:  Mrs. KK has a special report for you from Vegas.  Her and the girls got a bunch of SushiSamba sig cocks comped.  Act at Palazzo got the  :thumbsup: from mrs. kk.  Apparently a super scary guy in a black horse mask and high heels.  American Horror Story meets Great Gatsby is the report.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 14, 2013, 02:16:10 AM
golden nugget has a pretty boss pool downtown.

as for the strip, only been to flamingo and PH pools.  both are good, flamingo was better.
Title: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on July 14, 2013, 07:50:43 AM
They stayed at the nugget one night for the shark pool!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 14, 2013, 11:56:43 AM
yeah shark pool is v cool.  and the slide!
Title: vegas
Post by: pissclams on July 14, 2013, 06:54:59 PM
Pissclams:  Mrs. KK has a special report for you from Vegas.  Her and the girls got a bunch of SushiSamba sig cocks comped (probably by a dude trying to bone patrol).  Act at Palazzo got the  :thumbsup: from mrs. kk.  Apparently a super scary guy in a black horse mask and high heels.  American Horror Story meets Great Gatsby is the report.

love it
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on July 15, 2013, 09:27:18 PM
So anyone ever run into any "Promoters" While in vegas?

Was there 3 years ago for a bachelor party and the groom decides he wants to go to the strip clubs. We are hanging out by the casino bar(MGM) waiting for everyone to assemble and we start talking to a drunk athletic looking 40 year old guy at the bar, he says he's a club promoter ex college player gets paid to drink and send people to strip clubs blah blah belh. He'll send us to the best club and even call us a limo to pick us up.

Sounds great and we say go for it!

About 20 minutes go by and still no limo, claims he's having a 2 town cars get us now, when he goes outside to see if the car is there he keeps a low profile and peeks around.....starting to feel kinda shady....Eventually he says they are almost here and we head out to the front.

As soon as the "Promoter" guy steps to the curb a TINY mexican valet recognizes and starts going off on him. "What are you doing here! Get out of here! We told you never to come back!" Promoter guy kinda get in his face and gives the valet a shove that sends the valet back about 5 feet.

Mr. Promoter looks up and see's 3 huge security guys heading for him and takes off on a full sprint down the drive and onto the sidewalk, once he gets off their property and on the sidewalk he starts yelling back and eventually some cops show up.

My Bro's and I are just chilling there the whole time like WTF is going on until the security guys come back and tell us that guy is banned from MGM for promoting rival clubs on their property, they put us in a expedition heading for the strip clubs.



TLDNR- Each hotel has a preferred strip club they will refer you to, if promoters from other strip clubs that are not preferred crap will go down.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on July 15, 2013, 09:31:40 PM
Just hit up the baseball card flicking illegals on the corners. Theyre less shady than some douche promoter.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on July 15, 2013, 09:35:20 PM
Use jackcolton.com to get # of hosts for clubs.  Text them and ask what they can do for you for your group (# fillies, total group #) and play the field.  Works pretty well.

I think the peeler joints will send their own limos for you but no experience there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 15, 2013, 09:48:13 PM
or you can just pick up the phone, call whatever strip club you want to go to and they'll send a limo within like an hour
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on July 15, 2013, 10:34:51 PM
Wgaf about limos
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 10:19:42 AM
New game: Help select Trim's vegasPAK hotel!

Arriving 8/30, departing 9/1.  Plans are to poolPAK, blackjackPAK and eatoutPAK.  Hoping to watch the Friday night 5:30 pm their time CATS game with EMAWgeddon and company, Rake and The Ed at a book (or at Rake's regular home) where we can pak and somewhat see and hear the game until we're up by 40 and #life gets taken out.  May need to take our victory party to Hyde that night.  Beyond that, just drinking, pool, light gambling and going to good places for food and partying post-sd-bedtime.

EMAWgeddon may already be committed to Paris with her crew, but I'm completely flexible.  See some cheaper Harrah's branded rooms with a discount code I have, but nothing that would make that the option over someplace elite.  I have all the standard hotel program memberships/points.

Go!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 10:24:24 AM
New game: Help select Trim's vegasPAK hotel!

Arriving 8/30, departing 9/1.  Plans are to poolPAK, blackjackPAK and eatoutPAK.  Hoping to watch the Friday night 5:30 pm their time CATS game with EMAWgeddon and company, Rake and The Ed at a book (or at Rake's regular home) where we can pak and somewhat see and hear the game until we're up by 40 and #life gets taken out.  May need to take our victory party to Hyde that night.  Beyond that, just drinking, pool, light gambling and going to good places for food and partying post-sd-bedtime.

EMAWgeddon may already be committed to Paris with her crew, but I'm completely flexible.  See some cheaper Harrah's branded rooms with a discount code I have, but nothing that would make that the option over someplace elite.  I have all the standard hotel program memberships/points.

Go!

These are basically worthless in Vegas.  I would say on the Strip the best pool is the Mandalay.  I'd stay at THEhotel, but on the outside chance you can use four seasons points (are these a thing?) do that.

http://www.mandalaybay.com/accommodations/thehotel/ (http://www.mandalaybay.com/accommodations/thehotel/)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: lopakman on August 02, 2013, 10:38:17 AM
New game: Help select Trim's vegasPAK hotel!

Arriving 8/30, departing 9/1.  Plans are to poolPAK, blackjackPAK and eatoutPAK.  Hoping to watch the Friday night 5:30 pm their time CATS game with EMAWgeddon and company, Rake and The Ed at a book (or at Rake's regular home) where we can pak and somewhat see and hear the game until we're up by 40 and #life gets taken out.  May need to take our victory party to Hyde that night.  Beyond that, just drinking, pool, light gambling and going to good places for food and partying post-sd-bedtime.

EMAWgeddon may already be committed to Paris with her crew, but I'm completely flexible.  See some cheaper Harrah's branded rooms with a discount code I have, but nothing that would make that the option over someplace elite.  I have all the standard hotel program memberships/points.

Go!

Does Kelly still work there?  You should go get a picture with her, tell her your a huge fan.  Whatever, just get it done and post it here. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 10:40:24 AM
if you have Hyatt status try staying at the aria or bellagio and see if they treat you like a big time stud gambler.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 10:44:30 AM
These are basically worthless in Vegas. 

I think they can be used, but it would generally be dumb to when compared to normal cities.  But if I can get credit or something for a program because they have an affiliated hotel there, :thumbs:

I would say on the Strip the best pool is the Mandalay.  I'd stay at THEhotel, but on the outside chance you can use four seasons points (are these a thing?) do that.

http://www.mandalaybay.com/accommodations/thehotel/ (http://www.mandalaybay.com/accommodations/thehotel/)

Kind of far from the rest of the strip?  But with my plans, probably not an issue.  If I'll be in the pool/casino most of the time, good reason to get a THEhotel room over the regular Mandalay?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 10:45:50 AM
Does Kelly still work there?  You should go get a picture with her, tell her your a huge fan.  Whatever, just get it done and post it here. 

Yeah, that was my point here:

May need to take our victory party to Hyde that night. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 10:46:37 AM
if you have Hyatt status try staying at the aria or bellagio and see if they treat you like a big time stud gambler.

Just regular platinum status that comes with the card.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 10:50:37 AM
Vegas on points has gotten shitloads easier but still isn't the best value most times

40k Marriott points a night will get you a room at the Cosmo

Hyatt Points:
Category 2 – 5,000 points
Excalibur
Category 3 – 8,000 points
Luxor
Category 4 – 15,000 points
Monte Carlo
New York-New York
Category 5 - 18,000 points
MGM Grand
The Signature at MGM Grand
Vdara
The Mirage
Category 6 - 22,000 points
ARIA
Bellagio
Mandalay Bay
THEhotel at Mandalay Bay

50K hilton will get a room at the Tropicana

50K PC for Venetian
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 10:51:03 AM
if you have Hyatt status try staying at the aria or bellagio and see if they treat you like a big time stud gambler.

Just regular platinum status that comes with the card.

I think that will get you M Life Gold which actually comes with some good benefits. nothing great but room upgrade if available and better check in line and supposedly some other stuff
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 10:55:09 AM
These are basically worthless in Vegas. 

I think they can be used, but it would generally be dumb to when compared to normal cities.  But if I can get credit or something for a program because they have an affiliated hotel there, :thumbs:

I would say on the Strip the best pool is the Mandalay.  I'd stay at THEhotel, but on the outside chance you can use four seasons points (are these a thing?) do that.

http://www.mandalaybay.com/accommodations/thehotel/ (http://www.mandalaybay.com/accommodations/thehotel/)

Kind of far from the rest of the strip?  But with my plans, probably not an issue.  If I'll be in the pool/casino most of the time, good reason to get a THEhotel room over the regular Mandalay?

The monorail (not called monorail on the opposite side of the street that links the casino families) thing is free, easy to use and can get you down to the heart of the strip with a little walking.

(http://www.vegas.com/transportation/images/monorailmap.gif)

The good reason to stay at THEhotel is that it is significantly nicer than the Mandalay rooms.

If you rule that out, I think the Venetian/Palazzo are good options as well.  Aria if you are going crazy or can find a decent deal.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 11:00:07 AM
I'd rather stay at the crappy Caesars or Paris than stay at either end of the strip. drunken walkability is a key factor in my booking a place.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 11:03:17 AM
sd, just make the call for me.

I've got 41K Marriott points, silver status.

221K PC points, platinum status.

189K HHonors points, gold status.

27K Hyatt points, platinum status

42K spg, no status.

Over 33K UR points available.

Def fine with paying whatever, but fine with using points too if it's an ok deal.  Using hyatt wouldn't be bad because I don't use the seattle hotel anymore that I normally used them at.  I don't go to Hawaii or Europe to get max value, and I should have another free night coming my way soon anyway.

You know what I like.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 02, 2013, 11:05:44 AM
Aria
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 11:06:48 AM
The monorail (not called monorail on the opposite side of the street that links the casino families) thing is free, easy to use and can get you down to the heart of the strip with a little walking.

The good reason to stay at THEhotel is that it is significantly nicer than the Mandalay rooms.

If you rule that out, I think the Venetian/Palazzo are good options as well.  Aria if you are going crazy or can find a decent deal.

I'd rather stay at the crappy Caesars or Paris than stay at either end of the strip. drunken walkability is a key factor in my booking a place.

Yeah, I might not care about the walking as much on this trip.  Although it's always fun to do at least one tour up and down and :combofan: in front of landmarks/freaks.

I recognize that THEhotel rooms are much nicer than the regular mandalay, but I don't think that's where I'd invest any significant money if there's a large price difference, given my plans.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 02, 2013, 11:08:34 AM
sd, just make the call for me.

I've got 41K Marriott points, silver status.

221K PC points, platinum status.

189K HHonors points, gold status.

27K Hyatt points, platinum status

42K spg, no status.

Over 33K UR points available.

Def fine with paying whatever, but fine with using points too if it's an ok deal.  Using hyatt wouldn't be bad because I don't use the seattle hotel anymore that I normally used them at.  I don't go to Hawaii or Europe to get max value, and I should have another free night coming my way soon anyway.

You know what I like.

steve dave doesnt just book trips for people out of the goodness of his heart.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 11:09:44 AM
sd, just make the call for me.

I've got 41K Marriott points, silver status.

221K PC points, platinum status.

189K HHonors points, gold status.

27K Hyatt points, platinum status

42K spg, no status.

Over 33K UR points available.

Def fine with paying whatever, but fine with using points too if it's an ok deal.  Using hyatt wouldn't be bad because I don't use the seattle hotel anymore that I normally used them at.  I don't go to Hawaii or Europe to get max value, and I should have another free night coming my way soon anyway.

You know what I like.

I'd either use Marriott to get a night free at the Cosmo and then pay for whichever remaining night was cheaper or use the PC points at Venetian. That's a shitload of PC points. what kind or room rates are you looking at that time of year?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 11:13:45 AM
I'd rather stay at the crappy Caesars or Paris than stay at either end of the strip. drunken walkability is a key factor in my booking a place.

EMAWgeddon may already be committed to Paris with her crew,

:lol:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 11:18:08 AM
I'd either use Marriott to get a night free at the Cosmo and then pay for whichever remaining night was cheaper or use the PC points at Venetian. That's a shitload of PC points. what kind or room rates are you looking at that time of year?

Haven't really looked at rates in detail, other than seeing that Saturday night is disproportionately higher (labor day weekend).  Actually just switched from the prior weekend when it would've been cheaper to pak w/EMAWgeddon and to watch EMAW w/rake, and have the Monday recovery day.  Worth the higher rates.  Don't care if I'm getting the best value points-wise as opposed to best for this trip - pools, most convenient to pak, viakoffman-level blackjack.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 11:22:13 AM
I'd either use Marriott to get a night free at the Cosmo and then pay for whichever remaining night was cheaper or use the PC points at Venetian. That's a shitload of PC points. what kind or room rates are you looking at that time of year?

Haven't really looked at rates in detail, other than seeing that Saturday night is disproportionately higher (labor day weekend).  Actually just switched from the prior weekend when it would've been cheaper to pak w/EMAWgeddon and to watch EMAW w/rake, and have the Monday recovery day.  Worth the higher rates.  Don't care if I'm getting the best value points-wise as opposed to best for this trip - pools, most convenient to pak, viakoffman-level blackjack.

Well, rake loves the parking area by Crystals so I'd go Aria or Cosmo.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 02, 2013, 11:28:08 AM
just read back to find the weekend you were going. ill be in vegas with several other (go)emaws that weekend.

sounds like a friday night emaw watch pak could be in the works  :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 11:30:05 AM
just read back to find the weekend you were going. ill be in vegas with several other (go)emaws that weekend.

sounds like a friday night emaw watch pak could be in the works  :dunno:

 :surprised:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on August 02, 2013, 11:31:59 AM
so many twists and turns ITT
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on August 02, 2013, 11:34:42 AM
ITT is probably my favorite acronym because every time I'm like what does that mean? oh yeah!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on August 02, 2013, 11:40:33 AM
just read back to find the weekend you were going. ill be in vegas with several other (go)emaws that weekend.

sounds like a friday night emaw watch pak could be in the works  :dunno:

 :surprised:

 :peek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 02, 2013, 11:57:18 AM
 :billdance:

also, for the love of god, dont let me confuse love and money ever again. the scrilla i lost in march was enough.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 12:07:28 PM
Looks like I'll do something off here.  Just hooked up the MLife to get that gold status.  Using points for the more expensive Saturday night seems feasible and any number of those places will meet my needs.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/partnerlandingpage/en/goldpassport/mlife.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_vegas_na

Aria seems to be a consensus gE pick, but I'll take all input.  Mandalay's pool does look fun.

Next generation of vegasPAK'rs, where you all staying?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2013, 12:08:42 PM
aria
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 12:22:14 PM
Looks like I'll do something off here.  Just hooked up the MLife to get that gold status.  Using points for the more expensive Saturday night seems feasible and any number of those places will meet my needs.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/partnerlandingpage/en/goldpassport/mlife.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_vegas_na

Aria seems to be a consensus gE pick, but I'll take all input.  Mandalay's pool does look fun.

Next generation of vegasPAK'rs, where you all staying?

You asked for the best pool, I gave you the best pool.  Guess you didn't want the best pool.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: EMAWgeddon on August 02, 2013, 12:38:02 PM
I'd rather stay at the crappy Caesars or Paris than stay at either end of the strip. drunken walkability is a key factor in my booking a place.

EMAWgeddon may already be committed to Paris with her crew,

:lol:

Lot of haters in this thread.  It's free!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 12:39:17 PM
I'd rather stay at the crappy Caesars or Paris than stay at either end of the strip. drunken walkability is a key factor in my booking a place.

EMAWgeddon may already be committed to Paris with her crew,

:lol:

Lot of haters in this thread.  It's free!

I stayed there for free once as well. wasn't bad. I'd definitely stay there for free again.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 02:38:54 PM
Looks like I'll do something off here.  Just hooked up the MLife to get that gold status.  Using points for the more expensive Saturday night seems feasible and any number of those places will meet my needs.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/partnerlandingpage/en/goldpassport/mlife.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_vegas_na

Aria seems to be a consensus gE pick, but I'll take all input.  Mandalay's pool does look fun.

Next generation of vegasPAK'rs, where you all staying?

You asked for the best pool, I gave you the best pool.  Guess you didn't want the best pool.

Mandalay's on that list.  I won't be mad at you if you expand on your opinion a bit.

There won't be much time between arrival and the gamePAK to do too much (not sure how long it'll take to get that pak head back tattoo outside of Harrah's), so the pool won't be a huge factor then.  Saturday will be the big skin cancer day.  A little on Sunday before 3pm departure.  Basically just comes down to how much better the MB pool is over anything else on the list when weighed vs. the other options that'll probably be better in all other non-pool aspects.

Here's my sources thus far:

http://www.mandalaybay.com/beach/

http://www.arialasvegas.com/pools-spa/pools

http://www.vegastripping.com/battleroyale/aria-citycenter-vs-mandalaybay :lol:

http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g45963-i10-k4669646-Aria_or_Mandalay_Bay-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

http://govegas.about.com/od/lasvegashotels/tp/lvpooltp.htm

Will it be easier for me, The Ed, et al to get a table with kelly as our waitress if we stay at Bellagio?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: lopakman on August 02, 2013, 02:43:24 PM
Looks like I'll do something off here.  Just hooked up the MLife to get that gold status.  Using points for the more expensive Saturday night seems feasible and any number of those places will meet my needs.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/partnerlandingpage/en/goldpassport/mlife.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_vegas_na

Aria seems to be a consensus gE pick, but I'll take all input.  Mandalay's pool does look fun.

Next generation of vegasPAK'rs, where you all staying?

You asked for the best pool, I gave you the best pool.  Guess you didn't want the best pool.

Mandalay's on that list.  I won't be mad at you if you expand on your opinion a bit.

There won't be much time between arrival and the gamePAK to do too much (not sure how long it'll take to get that pak head back tattoo outside of Harrah's), so the pool won't be a huge factor then.  Saturday will be the big skin cancer day.  A little on Sunday before 3pm departure.  Basically just comes down to how much better the MB pool is over anything else on the list when weighed vs. the other options that'll probably be better in all other non-pool aspects.

Here's my sources thus far:

http://www.mandalaybay.com/beach/

http://www.arialasvegas.com/pools-spa/pools

http://www.vegastripping.com/battleroyale/aria-citycenter-vs-mandalaybay :lol:

http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g45963-i10-k4669646-Aria_or_Mandalay_Bay-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

http://govegas.about.com/od/lasvegashotels/tp/lvpooltp.htm

Will it be easier for me, The Ed, et al to get a table with kelly as our waitress if we stay at Bellagio?

You can find the answer to that question and all of your Las Vegas needs at

http://www.kellyinvegas.com (http://www.kellyinvegas.com)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 02, 2013, 02:49:04 PM
hey trim, most of america has the following monday off. you should consider flying back on monday.  :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 02:53:32 PM
Looks like I'll do something off here.  Just hooked up the MLife to get that gold status.  Using points for the more expensive Saturday night seems feasible and any number of those places will meet my needs.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/partnerlandingpage/en/goldpassport/mlife.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_vegas_na

Aria seems to be a consensus gE pick, but I'll take all input.  Mandalay's pool does look fun.

Next generation of vegasPAK'rs, where you all staying?

You asked for the best pool, I gave you the best pool.  Guess you didn't want the best pool.

Mandalay's on that list.  I won't be mad at you if you expand on your opinion a bit.

There won't be much time between arrival and the gamePAK to do too much (not sure how long it'll take to get that pak head back tattoo outside of Harrah's), so the pool won't be a huge factor then.  Saturday will be the big skin cancer day.  A little on Sunday before 3pm departure.  Basically just comes down to how much better the MB pool is over anything else on the list when weighed vs. the other options that'll probably be better in all other non-pool aspects.

Here's my sources thus far:

http://www.mandalaybay.com/beach/

http://www.arialasvegas.com/pools-spa/pools

http://www.vegastripping.com/battleroyale/aria-citycenter-vs-mandalaybay :lol:

http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g45963-i10-k4669646-Aria_or_Mandalay_Bay-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

http://govegas.about.com/od/lasvegashotels/tp/lvpooltp.htm

Will it be easier for me, The Ed, et al to get a table with kelly as our waitress if we stay at Bellagio?

It will be easier for you to get a table at Hyde if emawgeddon is in Vegas with at least 5 other girls (highly unlikely).  Not sure on the set up though but that might get too crowded if you add in 3 guys to that mix. 

Sometimes you can find deals by paying your concierge $20 to get you a table.  A riskier move is to just show up, walk to the front of the line and try palming a couple few $20's to the door guy, otherwise it looks like bottle service reservation which will be like $150-200/person.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 03:00:04 PM
hey trim, most of america has the following monday off. you should consider flying back on monday.  :dunno:

I'll consider it.  It'd be an extra $150 plus whatever another hotel night costs, I kind of want to have Monday home to recover and catch up on work, and normally that 3rd night is kind of overkill.  But I'm open to it, we'll see.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 03:01:55 PM
It will be easier for you to get a table at Hyde if emawgeddon is in Vegas with at least 5 other girls (highly unlikely).  Not sure on the set up though but that might get too crowded if you add in 3 guys to that mix. 

Sometimes you can find deals by paying your concierge $20 to get you a table.  A riskier move is to just show up, walk to the front of the line and try palming a couple few $20's to the door guy, otherwise it looks like bottle service reservation which will be like $150-200/person.

T-Y, KK.  Of course that Bellagio line at the end of my long serious post seeking further input from you on whether Mandalay Bay pool offsets the distance and less eliteness of Aria was a joke.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 02, 2013, 03:03:03 PM
hey trim, most of america has the following monday off. you should consider flying back on monday.  :dunno:

I'll consider it.  It'd be an extra $150 plus whatever another hotel night costs, I kind of want to have Monday home to recover and catch up on work, and normally that 3rd night is kind of overkill.  But I'm open to it, we'll see.

yeah, were going thursday-monday. thats 4 nights for those of you playing along at home. 50/50 i make it out alive.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 03:06:37 PM
hey trim, most of america has the following monday off. you should consider flying back on monday.  :dunno:

I'll consider it.  It'd be an extra $150 plus whatever another hotel night costs, I kind of want to have Monday home to recover and catch up on work, and normally that 3rd night is kind of overkill.  But I'm open to it, we'll see.

yeah, were going thursday-monday. thats 4 nights for those of you playing along at home. 50/50 i make it out alive.

See, you guys probably won't be much fun come Sunday afternoon.  When you know, PM me or post where you're all staying and what's on the agenda.  Changing to Monday is easy now and I'm sure could be done last minute there if necessary.

I'm not licensed in Nevada.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 03:14:50 PM
It will be easier for you to get a table at Hyde if emawgeddon is in Vegas with at least 5 other girls (highly unlikely).  Not sure on the set up though but that might get too crowded if you add in 3 guys to that mix. 

Sometimes you can find deals by paying your concierge $20 to get you a table.  A riskier move is to just show up, walk to the front of the line and try palming a couple few $20's to the door guy, otherwise it looks like bottle service reservation which will be like $150-200/person.

T-Y, KK.  Of course that Bellagio line at the end of my long serious post seeking further input from you on whether Mandalay Bay pool offsets the distance and less eliteness of Aria was a joke.

Welp.

I like to walk the strip and with the walking/monorail thing it is really not a big difference.  I think the pool is worth the 20 minute walk/monorail to the heart of the strip, but that may not be worth it to you.  City Center/Aira is obviously in the Center of the strip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 02, 2013, 03:15:14 PM
Aria
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 02, 2013, 03:19:54 PM
Criss Angel walked by me once when I stayed in the Luxor
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on August 02, 2013, 03:22:48 PM
hey trim, most of america has the following monday off. you should consider flying back on monday.  :dunno:

I'll consider it.  It'd be an extra $150 plus whatever another hotel night costs, I kind of want to have Monday home to recover and catch up on work, and normally that 3rd night is kind of overkill.  But I'm open to it, we'll see.

yeah, were going thursday-monday. thats 4 nights for those of you playing along at home. 50/50 i make it out alive.

See, you guys probably won't be much fun come Sunday afternoon.  When you know, PM me or post where you're all staying and what's on the agenda.  Changing to Monday is easy now and I'm sure could be done last minute there if necessary.

I'm not licensed in Nevada.

always tons of fun.  get outta here with that crap, Trim.  We're staying at the Flamingo, I THINK
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 02, 2013, 03:26:02 PM
yeah, sometimes just because you have a hotel room already booked doesnt mean you wont buy another one. im staying at the bellagio for all i know.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 03:32:04 PM
im staying at the bellagio for all i know.

Of course you are.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 03:39:29 PM
hey trim, most of america has the following monday off. you should consider flying back on monday.  :dunno:

I'll consider it.  It'd be an extra $150 plus whatever another hotel night costs, I kind of want to have Monday home to recover and catch up on work, and normally that 3rd night is kind of overkill.  But I'm open to it, we'll see.

yeah, were going thursday-monday. thats 4 nights for those of you playing along at home. 50/50 i make it out alive.

See, you guys probably won't be much fun come Sunday afternoon.  When you know, PM me or post where you're all staying and what's on the agenda.  Changing to Monday is easy now and I'm sure could be done last minute there if necessary.

I'm not licensed in Nevada.

always tons of fun.  get outta here with that crap, Trim.  We're staying at the Flamingo, I THINK

Hmmm... going out Thursday would actually get me $100 back to apply to the higher Monday flight home or for a future trip back.  Another 1-2 nights of hotel, but we could all go on The Ed's tour on Friday!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 03:40:06 PM
Looks like I'll do something off here.  Just hooked up the MLife to get that gold status.  Using points for the more expensive Saturday night seems feasible and any number of those places will meet my needs.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/partnerlandingpage/en/goldpassport/mlife.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_vegas_na

Aria seems to be a consensus gE pick, but I'll take all input.  Mandalay's pool does look fun.

Next generation of vegasPAK'rs, where you all staying?

You asked for the best pool, I gave you the best pool.  Guess you didn't want the best pool.

Mandalay's on that list.  I won't be mad at you if you expand on your opinion a bit.

There won't be much time between arrival and the gamePAK to do too much (not sure how long it'll take to get that pak head back tattoo outside of Harrah's), so the pool won't be a huge factor then.  Saturday will be the big skin cancer day.  A little on Sunday before 3pm departure.  Basically just comes down to how much better the MB pool is over anything else on the list when weighed vs. the other options that'll probably be better in all other non-pool aspects.

Here's my sources thus far:

http://www.mandalaybay.com/beach/

http://www.arialasvegas.com/pools-spa/pools

http://www.vegastripping.com/battleroyale/aria-citycenter-vs-mandalaybay :lol:

http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g45963-i10-k4669646-Aria_or_Mandalay_Bay-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

http://govegas.about.com/od/lasvegashotels/tp/lvpooltp.htm

Will it be easier for me, The Ed, et al to get a table with kelly as our waitress if we stay at Bellagio?

It will be easier for you to get a table at Hyde if emawgeddon is in Vegas with at least 5 other girls (highly unlikely).  Not sure on the set up though but that might get too crowded if you add in 3 guys to that mix. 

Sometimes you can find deals by paying your concierge $20 to get you a table.  A riskier move is to just show up, walk to the front of the line and try palming a couple few $20's to the door guy, otherwise it looks like bottle service reservation which will be like $150-200/person.

actually, trim gets "special" access for himself and a guest

https://www.mlife.com/pages/tier_benefits_las_vegas.html
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 03:41:20 PM
Looks like I'll do something off here.  Just hooked up the MLife to get that gold status.  Using points for the more expensive Saturday night seems feasible and any number of those places will meet my needs.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/partnerlandingpage/en/goldpassport/mlife.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_vegas_na

Aria seems to be a consensus gE pick, but I'll take all input.  Mandalay's pool does look fun.

Next generation of vegasPAK'rs, where you all staying?

You asked for the best pool, I gave you the best pool.  Guess you didn't want the best pool.

Mandalay's on that list.  I won't be mad at you if you expand on your opinion a bit.

There won't be much time between arrival and the gamePAK to do too much (not sure how long it'll take to get that pak head back tattoo outside of Harrah's), so the pool won't be a huge factor then.  Saturday will be the big skin cancer day.  A little on Sunday before 3pm departure.  Basically just comes down to how much better the MB pool is over anything else on the list when weighed vs. the other options that'll probably be better in all other non-pool aspects.

Here's my sources thus far:

http://www.mandalaybay.com/beach/

http://www.arialasvegas.com/pools-spa/pools

http://www.vegastripping.com/battleroyale/aria-citycenter-vs-mandalaybay :lol:

http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g45963-i10-k4669646-Aria_or_Mandalay_Bay-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

http://govegas.about.com/od/lasvegashotels/tp/lvpooltp.htm

Will it be easier for me, The Ed, et al to get a table with kelly as our waitress if we stay at Bellagio?

It will be easier for you to get a table at Hyde if emawgeddon is in Vegas with at least 5 other girls (highly unlikely).  Not sure on the set up though but that might get too crowded if you add in 3 guys to that mix. 

Sometimes you can find deals by paying your concierge $20 to get you a table.  A riskier move is to just show up, walk to the front of the line and try palming a couple few $20's to the door guy, otherwise it looks like bottle service reservation which will be like $150-200/person.

actually, trim gets priority access

https://www.mlife.com/pages/tier_benefits_las_vegas.html

:lol:

See ya in a month, Kelly!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on August 02, 2013, 03:45:56 PM
The Ed's tour on Friday!

 :love:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 03:57:09 PM
The Ed's tour on Friday!

 :love:

Oh boy.  Let me see what I can do.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 04:01:31 PM
He has a gold Mlife card?  :dubious:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 02, 2013, 04:10:57 PM
He has a gold Mlife card?  :dubious:

I do now!

(http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/dam/partnerlandingpage/xGP_TierReciprocityChart_English_2.jpg.pagespeed.ic.5Je6-FZUIf.jpg)

I'll buy you a drink when you finally make it inside.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 04:25:15 PM
He has a gold Mlife card?  :dubious:

I do now!

(http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/dam/partnerlandingpage/xGP_TierReciprocityChart_English_2.jpg.pagespeed.ic.5Je6-FZUIf.jpg)

I'll buy you a drink when you finally make it inside.

 :angry:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
He has a gold Mlife card?  :dubious:

I do now!

(http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/dam/partnerlandingpage/xGP_TierReciprocityChart_English_2.jpg.pagespeed.ic.5Je6-FZUIf.jpg)

I'll buy you a drink when you finally make it inside.

 :angry:

mainly lol at kk for ignoring the cc thread  :lol:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on August 02, 2013, 07:09:42 PM
We stayed in an Aria two bedroom penthouse sky suite last year and honestly i wasn't as impressed as i thought i would be.  The private lobby was lame.  The bathrooms were amazing, the rest of the room was okay, it seemed really cramped even though it was 2000 sq ft.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 07:11:17 PM
We stayed in an Aria two bedroom penthouse sky suite last year and honestly i wasn't as impressed as i thought i would be.  The private lobby was lame.  The bathrooms were amazing, the rest of the room was okay, it seemed really cramped even though it was 2000 sq ft.

what was lame about it?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on August 02, 2013, 07:20:57 PM
We stayed in an Aria two bedroom penthouse sky suite last year and honestly i wasn't as impressed as i thought i would be.  The private lobby was lame.  The bathrooms were amazing, the rest of the room was okay, it seemed really cramped even though it was 2000 sq ft.

what was lame about it?

it was small, orange, and there wasn't very much activity.  Also, the first night i was there after returning to the hotel at 3AM'ish and completely rough ridin' hammered i swear to god it took me 30 minutes to find the skysuite lobby b/c its sectored off and the entrance doesn't stick out at all.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 07:25:37 PM
We stayed in an Aria two bedroom penthouse sky suite last year and honestly i wasn't as impressed as i thought i would be.  The private lobby was lame.  The bathrooms were amazing, the rest of the room was okay, it seemed really cramped even though it was 2000 sq ft.

what was lame about it?

it was small, orange, and there wasn't very much activity.  Also, the first night i was there after returning to the hotel at 3AM'ish and completely rough ridin' hammered i swear to god it took me 30 minutes to find the skysuite lobby b/c its sectored off and the entrance doesn't stick out at all.

yeah, I've been there. still worth it though imo. where would you say was a better option?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on August 02, 2013, 07:28:06 PM
We stayed in an Aria two bedroom penthouse sky suite last year and honestly i wasn't as impressed as i thought i would be.  The private lobby was lame.  The bathrooms were amazing, the rest of the room was okay, it seemed really cramped even though it was 2000 sq ft.

what was lame about it?

it was small, orange, and there wasn't very much activity.  Also, the first night i was there after returning to the hotel at 3AM'ish and completely rough ridin' hammered i swear to god it took me 30 minutes to find the skysuite lobby b/c its sectored off and the entrance doesn't stick out at all.

yeah, I've been there. still worth it though imo. where would you say was a better option?

no idea.  Cosmo?  haven't been there but looks awesome.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 07:28:59 PM
We stayed in an Aria two bedroom penthouse sky suite last year and honestly i wasn't as impressed as i thought i would be.  The private lobby was lame.  The bathrooms were amazing, the rest of the room was okay, it seemed really cramped even though it was 2000 sq ft.

what was lame about it?

it was small, orange, and there wasn't very much activity.  Also, the first night i was there after returning to the hotel at 3AM'ish and completely rough ridin' hammered i swear to god it took me 30 minutes to find the skysuite lobby b/c its sectored off and the entrance doesn't stick out at all.

yeah, I've been there. still worth it though imo. where would you say was a better option?

no idea.  Cosmo?  haven't been there but looks awesome.

It is awesome. You should stay there next time.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 07:45:21 PM
timely

http://boardingarea.com/loyaltytraveler/2013/08/02/guide-to-hyatt-and-las-vegas-m-life-benefits/#sthash.KtftpqzV.dpbs
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 03, 2013, 09:42:38 PM
Alright, pretty satisfied with how I've got this set up now.

I'll head out Thursday so that I won't be scrambling for Friday night gamepak, and will have most of Thursday to relax at the pool.  Went with THEhotel given the season and primary plans to poolpak.  First booked the Saturday night that was 2-3 times as expensive as all the other nights with Hyatt points.  The 22,000 didn't similarly increase for the Saturday night vs. other nights.  Then after trying a few different ways that you'd think wouldn't matter, got the cheapest rate booking Thursday and Friday nights through MLife.  So I've got the first 2 nights there for a total of $304, and then Saturday night for 22K Hyatt points.

I'll be giving my Southwest and Hyatt program info at checkin and getting points to both of those for the stay.  No bonus Hyatt credit card points for staying at a somewhat-Hyatt-but-really-MLife-hotel so using Sapphire to pay for that.

Will also get my MLife Gold card upon getting to MB and showing my Hyatt platinum card, and that should help with things during the trip.

Only thing I let myself down on is that at the outset of working on this tonight, changing my Friday flight to Thursday would've got me a $90 credit back.  After however long it took me messing with all that, the Thursday flight had gone up so I only got a $45 credit back.

If there's still pak'n to be done come noon on Sunday, so be it, I'll change flights and get another room and go back Monday.  Going home after 3 nights there and having a day to recuperate sounds good, tho.
Title: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2013, 10:11:09 PM
That's some great travel planning right there trim. Congrats.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 03, 2013, 10:21:40 PM
That's some great travel planning right there trim. Congrats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Elr5K2Vuo&feature=youtu.be&t=23s
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 20, 2013, 04:07:11 PM
Official MLife Gold confirmed today (I'm too far behind in the cc thread to post in there and lose my place).
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 20, 2013, 04:18:54 PM
'grats, trim. whats the status on kelly showing you, sabi, and i the town?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 20, 2013, 08:55:06 PM
'grats, trim. whats the status on kelly showing you, sabi, and i the town?

I think she has to now.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on August 21, 2013, 11:18:45 AM
'grats, trim. whats the status on kelly showing you, sabi, and i the town?

I think she has to now.

:woot:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 21, 2013, 11:50:51 AM
'grats, trim. whats the status on kelly showing you, sabi, and i the town?

I think she has to now.

:woot:

Maybe @TrimGoPowercat will start tweeting her about a hookup.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 21, 2013, 12:23:51 PM
'grats, trim. whats the status on kelly showing you, sabi, and i the town?

I think she has to now.

:woot:

Maybe @TrimGoPowercat will start tweeting her about a hookup.

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 21, 2013, 12:39:41 PM
'grats, trim. whats the status on kelly showing you, sabi, and i the town?

I think she has to now.

:woot:

Maybe @TrimGoPowercat will start tweeting her about a hookup.

 :popcorn:

I suspect it'd be counterproductive. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 21, 2013, 02:38:56 PM
'grats, trim. whats the status on kelly showing you, sabi, and i the town?

I think she has to now.

:woot:

Maybe @TrimGoPowercat will start tweeting her about a hookup.

 :popcorn:

I suspect it'd be counterproductive. 

Most likely....
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 21, 2013, 03:03:33 PM
get me a pak head, trim. ill get it in the picture.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 21, 2013, 03:08:58 PM
get me a pak head, trim. ill get it in the picture.

I probably just need to print a few on paper that I can fold up and keep in one of my guayabera pockets.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 21, 2013, 03:11:06 PM
get me a pak head, trim. ill get it in the picture.

I probably just need to print a few on paper that I can fold up and keep in one of my guayabera pockets.

it has to be on a 10 foot pole since im going to be in the picture with her.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on August 21, 2013, 04:22:10 PM
:surprised:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 22, 2013, 04:29:22 PM
trim, ed, someone! post whatever the hell baby fights thing you tweeted about last night here.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 22, 2013, 04:34:03 PM
trim, ed, someone! post whatever the hell baby fights thing you tweeted about last night here.

He talked about it quite a bit on last night's show 20 minutes in.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lcs/2013/08/22/the-ed-show
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 22, 2013, 04:36:24 PM
Quote
THE ED SHOW ?@TheEdfromVegas 19h
IF U IN VEGAS NEXT TEWSDAY AND WANNA GO SEE WWE SMACKDOWN, LET ME KNOW - I GOT 2 TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY !!!

Trim ?@TrimGoEMAW 18h
@TheEdfromVegas I need tickets for stuff that thursday, friday & saturday nights.

THE ED SHOW ?@TheEdfromVegas 18h
@TrimGoEMAW I GOT YOU DOWN FOR 6 TICKETS TO THE SUPER DELUXW BABY FITES ON SATURDAY NITE !!!

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2013, 05:46:59 PM
sd/others, what were some of the sports bars we'd ID'd to go to last time should we not want to casino the whole time?  Can't remember.  Rake and Ed both say it'll be tough to get our game on with sound at a book.  Amazingly, both have suggested BWW, Ed for wing reasons, Rake because that's where the local alumni club's watch party was when he went last year.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 25, 2013, 06:03:35 PM
Make rake meet you at Todd English pub at aria, that's where he and I watched Baylor whip our asses. There's also a place called blondies at the back of the planet Hollywood mall thing.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2013, 07:31:50 PM
Blondies is the one I was trying to remember.  Rake suggested this: http://www.arkvegas.com/  I think that's the old ESPNzone.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on August 25, 2013, 07:35:27 PM
Was at the old Espn club about 17 months ago and it the same a it was except the food is actually worse. Good tv situation though obviously. I know the front of NYNY is tore to crap for a remodel right now. Also link you posted won't really work on my phone so maybe you already know all this.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2013, 07:39:00 PM
My bad, this: http://www.arkvegas.com/restaurant/sporting-house/
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on August 25, 2013, 07:41:15 PM
i would watch it at emerils
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 25, 2013, 10:27:38 PM
Miegecat has set us up at BWW for the local alumni watch party. The volleyball team will be there, so well also probably pak at that game against UNLV. Pretty cool idea?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 26, 2013, 12:29:54 AM
Miegecat has set us up at BWW for the local alumni watch party. The volleyball team will be there, so well also probably pak at that game against UNLV. Pretty cool idea?

Ha, you're the 23 guys from Kansas the lady was talking about.

That particular BWW's relatively far from the strip.  You all committed to that or you want me to see if these other options would be better?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 26, 2013, 09:18:59 AM
Miegecat has set us up at BWW for the local alumni watch party. The volleyball team will be there, so well also probably pak at that game against UNLV. Pretty cool idea?

Ha, you're the 23 guys from Kansas the lady was talking about.

That particular BWW's relatively far from the strip.  You all committed to that or you want me to see if these other options would be better?

yeah, sounds like us. i think were pretty committed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 26, 2013, 10:05:54 AM
Miegecat has set us up at BWW for the local alumni watch party. The volleyball team will be there, so well also probably pak at that game against UNLV. Pretty cool idea?

Ha, you're the 23 guys from Kansas the lady was talking about.

That particular BWW's relatively far from the strip.  You all committed to that or you want me to see if these other options would be better?

yeah, sounds like us. i think were pretty committed.

The Ed just told me it's a nice spot but far from the strip.  And that there's a water amusement park by it.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 26, 2013, 10:07:35 AM
Miegecat has set us up at BWW for the local alumni watch party. The volleyball team will be there, so well also probably pak at that game against UNLV. Pretty cool idea?

Ha, you're the 23 guys from Kansas the lady was talking about.

That particular BWW's relatively far from the strip.  You all committed to that or you want me to see if these other options would be better?

yeah, sounds like us. i think were pretty committed.

The Ed just told me it's a nice spot but far from the strip.  And that there's a water amusement park by it.

yeah, apparently the nice lady is sending limos to pick us up. its for the cats, man. im planning on pool paking from the time i wake up till we leave for b-dubs. lets hang out.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 26, 2013, 10:29:46 AM
Miegecat has set us up at BWW for the local alumni watch party. The volleyball team will be there, so well also probably pak at that game against UNLV. Pretty cool idea?

Ha, you're the 23 guys from Kansas the lady was talking about.

That particular BWW's relatively far from the strip.  You all committed to that or you want me to see if these other options would be better?

yeah, sounds like us. i think were pretty committed.

The Ed just told me it's a nice spot but far from the strip.  And that there's a water amusement park by it.

yeah, apparently the nice lady is sending limos to pick us up. its for the cats, man. im planning on pool paking from the time i wake up till we leave for b-dubs. lets hang out.

Alright.  You'll need to have the limos get me, Ed, EMAWgeddon and EMAWgeddonPSUbf on the way.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 26, 2013, 10:30:40 AM
use your mlife people  :jerk:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 08:54:10 AM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on September 20, 2013, 10:34:41 AM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

Will the pool still be open?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 10:35:55 AM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

Will the pool still be open?

yes, I think they usually stay open well into november.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 11:03:10 AM
Headed out to vegas for a bachelor party March 6-9(69 LOL :lol:)

The last two times we have stayed at MGM Signature, will probably look for a new hotel.

Please make a recommendation based off these requirements/assumptions

1. Is cheap, but not imperial palace type cheap.
2. We will spend no time in the room besides sleeping
3. Must be on the strip.
4. Will probably need 3 rooms in a block together
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 11:13:52 AM
Headed out to vegas for a bachelor party March 6-9(69 LOL :lol:)

The last two times we have stayed at MGM Signature, will probably look for a new hotel.

Please make a recommendation based off these requirements/assumptions

1. Is cheap, but not imperial palace type cheap.
2. We will spend no time in the room besides sleeping
3. Must be on the strip.
4. Will probably need 3 rooms in a block together

monte carlo or NYNY. cheap as crap and good locations. also, the imperial palace is no more.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

October 18th weekend here....leave me a scavenger hunt item to find.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on September 20, 2013, 05:30:34 PM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

October 18th weekend here....leave me a scavenger hunt item to find.

The Ed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 07:47:26 PM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

October 18th weekend here....leave me a scavenger hunt item to find.

I will actually do this.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on September 22, 2013, 07:02:19 PM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

October 18th weekend here....leave me a scavenger hunt item to find.

I will actually do this.

I'm pretty excited about this.  Just keep in between NYNY and Wynn is all I ask...and I'd prefer not to go to jail but that's not a requirement.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 23, 2013, 01:14:52 AM
1. Is cheap, but not imperial palace type cheap.
2. We will spend no time in the room besides sleeping
3. Must be on the strip.
4. Will probably need 3 rooms in a block together

1. Planet Hollywood
2. Flamingo
3. Monte Carlo

PH is great for bachelor parties. Cheap, nice enough, younger crowd, good center strip location.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on September 23, 2013, 09:31:51 AM
planet hollywood is complete crap, no realm of reality.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on October 06, 2013, 07:46:43 PM
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boy-boards-plane-minn-airport-ticket-20486584
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2013, 08:36:16 PM
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boy-boards-plane-minn-airport-ticket-20486584

smart kid
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 07, 2013, 04:42:41 PM
staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

October 18th weekend here....leave me a scavenger hunt item to find.

I will actually do this.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Jabeez on October 07, 2013, 06:44:05 PM
Going to Vegas November 1-3, what the best sports book?  Should i ditch the bros and go to tiesto by myself, because eff it man, european chicks, right?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on October 07, 2013, 07:37:49 PM
I really like Mandalay all-around.  Trim, did you like it? 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 07, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
Going to Vegas November 1-3, what the best sports book?  Should i ditch the bros and go to tiesto by myself, because eff it man, european chicks, right?

Best free drinks?  I'm hearing every place including Bellagio has dried up....except LVH.  Debating if it's worth free drinks to go hang out at that chithole.

Best atmosphere?  Lagasse's....expensive to hang out at.

Best mix of everything?  I like Bellagio and Caesars.  I hear Mirage upgraded their setup too.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on October 07, 2013, 09:42:14 PM

staying at Aria in two weeks (OSU game weekend). anyone else going to be there that wants to pak and mooch off my stud free sports betting plays?

October 18th weekend here....leave me a scavenger hunt item to find.

I will actually do this.

It's going to require you to get a specific room at the aria and for housekeeping to have overlooked picking up my iPhone cable until you get there. Also the secret item is an iPhone cable.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: slobber on October 07, 2013, 09:54:13 PM
Lol


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on October 07, 2013, 11:44:01 PM
I really like Mandalay all-around.  Trim, did you like it? 

Yeah.  Would've been better if my plans had remained never leaving the property.  It was a pain to meet people down the strip or at suburban BWWs.

Definitely wouldn't stay there if the pools aren't open.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on October 08, 2013, 08:26:13 AM
1. Is cheap, but not imperial palace type cheap.
2. We will spend no time in the room besides sleeping
3. Must be on the strip.
4. Will probably need 3 rooms in a block together

1. Planet Hollywood
2. Flamingo
3. Monte Carlo

PH is great for bachelor parties. Cheap, nice enough, younger crowd, good center strip location.

Thanks for the help guyz!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Doberman_CATS!!! on October 08, 2013, 02:22:12 PM
1. Is cheap, but not imperial palace type cheap.
2. We will spend no time in the room besides sleeping
3. Must be on the strip.
4. Will probably need 3 rooms in a block together

1. Planet Hollywood
2. Flamingo
3. Monte Carlo

PH is great for bachelor parties. Cheap, nice enough, younger crowd, good center strip location.

Thanks for the help guyz!

Get on Hotwire and look at South Strip hotels. The 5 star South strip offer is Aria, Cosmo, or Vdara. You can't go wrong with any of those.

Jab, go see Tiesto at Hakkasan.

I would highly recommend going to XS and seeing Above and Beyond or Avicii. Actually, pretty much anyone they put out there is awesome.

Day clubs at pools, do it. (if going during summer months)

I always go to Bellagio's Sportbook. Caesars is huge but a cluster eff so i don't go there.

I love Vegas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 08, 2013, 05:02:14 PM
I really like Mandalay all-around.  Trim, did you like it? 

Yeah.  Would've been better if my plans had remained never leaving the property.  It was a pain to meet people down the strip or at suburban BWWs.

Definitely wouldn't stay there if the pools aren't open.

Yeah I'll never stay there again for this reason.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on October 09, 2013, 11:35:03 AM
1. Is cheap, but not imperial palace type cheap.
2. We will spend no time in the room besides sleeping
3. Must be on the strip.
4. Will probably need 3 rooms in a block together

1. Planet Hollywood
2. Flamingo
3. Monte Carlo

PH is great for bachelor parties. Cheap, nice enough, younger crowd, good center strip location.

Thanks for the help guyz!

Get on Hotwire and look at South Strip hotels. The 5 star South strip offer is Aria, Cosmo, or Vdara. You can't go wrong with any of those.

Jab, go see Tiesto at Hakkasan.

I would highly recommend going to XS and seeing Above and Beyond or Avicii. Actually, pretty much anyone they put out there is awesome.

Day clubs at pools, do it. (if going during summer months)

I always go to Bellagio's Sportbook. Caesars is huge but a cluster eff so i don't go there.

I love Vegas

Can you book a block of rooms together on hotwire? Will prob need 2-3 to stuff all the BRO's in.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on October 09, 2013, 12:45:12 PM
It was a pain to meet people down the strip or at suburban BWWs.

Worth it tho, rite?   :D
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on October 09, 2013, 12:49:52 PM
It was a pain to meet people down the strip or at suburban BWWs.

Worth it tho, rite?   :D

:emawkid:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 22, 2013, 07:03:29 PM
New Mirage sportsbook  :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise:

But the lure of free drinks at LVH book took us there....it's fine, TVs are kind of small and cocktail waitresses are all 60 tho.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 07:59:33 PM
going with my fiancee february 3-6.  she has a work conference and I'm just going to party solo.  then going back at the end of april for me/one of my friends combo bachelor party.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on October 22, 2013, 09:26:22 PM
Welp, maybe we can go to mexico again for the bachelor party.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/good-samaritan-killed-2-others-injured-shooting-strip
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: #LIFE on October 22, 2013, 09:33:54 PM
Might be there before but going sometime in April for sure. Looking for someplace new(er) to go to, preferably in mid-strip somewhere.  Been a few years since last time I was there.  Looking for what place has some nice set-up suites now  :gocho:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 22, 2013, 09:44:54 PM
Might be there before but going sometime in April for sure. Looking for someplace new(er) to go to, preferably in mid-strip somewhere.  Been a few years since last time I was there.  Looking for what place has some nice set-up suites now  :gocho:

Cosmo (marriott points) or Aria.  Gansevoort (whatever they will call it now) maybe open by then.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on October 22, 2013, 10:02:02 PM
Welp, maybe we can go to mexico again for the bachelor party.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/good-samaritan-killed-2-others-injured-shooting-strip

Quote
Police said the shooting suspect, Benjamin Frazier, 41, of Las Vegas, opened fire about 5:45 a.m. in Bally’s, 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South at Flamingo Road, after an argument at the entrance to Drai’s After Hours nightclub.

Frazier asked club security whether he could go in and preview the crowd before paying a $30 cover charge. Police said he decided to pay the cover and went inside but came out shortly afterward demanding a refund because the club wasn’t full.

...

Drai’s was moved temporarily to Bally’s earlier this year after Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall was closed to be converted into a 188-room luxury hotel-casino.

The club operated at Bill’s, which was formerly known as the Barbary Coast, as Drai’s After Hours, a late-night, early morning club and restaurant one level below the casino. The club is expected to return to its former location when Caesars Entertainment finishes its makeover next year. Operator Victor Drai is also developing a 65,000-square-foot rooftop pool area with a day club and nightclub facility.

This wouldn't have happened at Drai's in Bill's.  :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 10:22:26 PM
Might be there before but going sometime in April for sure. Looking for someplace new(er) to go to, preferably in mid-strip somewhere.  Been a few years since last time I was there.  Looking for what place has some nice set-up suites now  :gocho:

Aria or Cosmo. Both are newer and pretty swanky.
Title: Re: Vegas
Post by: 'taterblast on January 07, 2014, 12:57:02 PM
Take A cab to Strip club, Sapphire Where I'm greeted by Frenchy from Rock of love :throwup:

holy crap i'm planning a bach party and came across this and i just want to say that i ran into Frenchy last summer and i was drunk and i spent too much money. she was pretty gross, but once i googled her i kind of just got caught up in the moment. ok carry on.

vegas tips tho if you feel like it
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 'taterblast on January 07, 2014, 01:19:16 PM
so i just read the entire thread word for word and it sounds like Aria is the best option. confirm?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 01:21:34 PM
so i just read the entire thread word for word and it sounds like Aria is the best option. confirm?

It's my second favorite after Cosmo
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on January 07, 2014, 01:22:59 PM
If you are going for a bachelor party any decently nice hotel on the strip will work, you will spend 0 time in your room besides sleeping.

I'll be out there in early march and again in May for bachelor parties, WOOT WOOT.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 'taterblast on January 07, 2014, 01:24:02 PM
yeah it sounds like i'm going to be there twice for bach parties in '14, but one of them i have no say in planning.

stayed at the venetian last time, liked it, just not against trying somewhere else.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on January 07, 2014, 01:26:25 PM
I've stayed at the MGM condo things located behind MGM the past 2 times. Were very cheap and super nice but its about a 15 minute walk from your room to the main strip.

Will do something else this time just because.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on January 07, 2014, 01:35:23 PM
I don't think choice of hotel on its own is too relevant to your vegas experience.  If you have an idea what you're going to want to be doing, certain hotels could be better for the situation.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 01:37:14 PM
I don't think choice of hotel on its own is too relevant to your vegas experience.  If you have an idea what you're going to want to be doing, certain hotels could be better for the situation.

yeah, location is key. another plus for Cosmo/Aria.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 07, 2014, 01:40:16 PM
think I posted somewhere last year in March about the march madness watch parties. we did harrahs, and it was a blast. would definitely do something like that if youre there for it... im sure there are better options than harrahs. I think it was like $80 but it was unlimited booze and cheap food. they were all over the place.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on January 07, 2014, 01:44:48 PM
think I posted somewhere last year in March about the march madness watch parties. we did harrahs, and it was a blast. would definitely do something like that if youre there for it... im sure there are better options than harrahs. I think it was like $80 but it was unlimited booze and cheap food. they were all over the place.
thatd be fun and well worth over spending 120 to go see a cirque show
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 01:46:20 PM
think I posted somewhere last year in March about the march madness watch parties. we did harrahs, and it was a blast. would definitely do something like that if youre there for it... im sure there are better options than harrahs. I think it was like $80 but it was unlimited booze and cheap food. they were all over the place.

we did Hoops & Hops at Cosmo. You get a wrist band and they had all kinds of all you can drink craft beer and booze. huge room with a giant screen in each corner and then 55 inch tvs spaced out between them. would put the audio on whatever game was close or coming to a close. put up a betting station right outside of the room. tons of round tables in the middle and theater seating along the outsides. I don't remember what it cost but it was super cheap for what you got and I think I saw they doubled the cost of it the next year. it was good to do for a day but I started to get cabin fevor and needed to get outside or at least into the sun by the end of it.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: hatingfrancisco on January 07, 2014, 01:51:33 PM
I will be nerding it up for a week in March at the Cosmo.  Absolutely my favorite hotel in Vegas.
 :Woot:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 07, 2014, 01:57:37 PM
think I posted somewhere last year in March about the march madness watch parties. we did harrahs, and it was a blast. would definitely do something like that if youre there for it... im sure there are better options than harrahs. I think it was like $80 but it was unlimited booze and cheap food. they were all over the place.

we did Hoops & Hops at Cosmo. You get a wrist band and they had all kinds of all you can drink craft beer and booze. huge room with a giant screen in each corner and then 55 inch tvs spaced out between them. would put the audio on whatever game was close or coming to a close. put up a betting station right outside of the room. tons of round tables in the middle and theater seating along the outsides. I don't remember what it cost but it was super cheap for what you got and I think I saw they doubled the cost of it the next year. it was good to do for a day but I started to get cabin fevor and needed to get outside or at least into the sun by the end of it.

yeah, this sounds a little nicer than harrahs, which only offered coors and miller lite. I would do a different place if I were to do it again, probably a bit nicer. The smaller betting lines alone are almost worth the price.

there were these smaller rooms on the outside that you could pay like $200/person for where you got like 3 screens and have your own waitress to get you beer dressed all slutty and stuff but it didn't seem worth the money to me. it was fun to be in a big room with tons of people all rooting one way or the other.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 07, 2014, 02:44:11 PM
I don't think choice of hotel on its own is too relevant to your vegas experience.  If you have an idea what you're going to want to be doing, certain hotels could be better for the situation.

yeah, location is key. another plus for Cosmo/Aria.

location is the #1 thing to consider in Vegas imo. stayed south strip once and it was awful.

last couple times we've stayed 1 night downtown. so fun. :D
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 03, 2014, 09:15:05 AM
Anyone else going to be there for the first weekend of the tourney? 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2014, 09:18:16 AM
Anyone else going to be there for the first weekend of the tourney?

no :(
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: hatingfrancisco on March 03, 2014, 10:35:47 AM
Anyone else going to be there for the first weekend of the tourney?

no :(

Missed it by a week.   :frown:  I will be there during the Conference tourney tho.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 03, 2014, 10:38:31 AM
Anyone else going to be there for the first weekend of the tourney?

no :(

Missed it by a week.   :frown:  I will be there during the Conference tourney tho.

I would go nuts in the sports book.  Like irresponsibly-max-out-creiditcards-mortgage-my-house crazy on betting the first two rounds.  I intentionally never have been for that reason. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 'taterblast on March 03, 2014, 10:39:28 AM
Anyone else going to be there for the first weekend of the tourney?

no :(

Missed it by a week.   :frown:  I will be there during the Conference tourney tho.

i'll be there the weekend of the sweet 16/elite 8  :excited:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2014, 10:41:12 AM
Anyone else going to be there for the first weekend of the tourney?

no :(

Missed it by a week.   :frown:  I will be there during the Conference tourney tho.

I would go nuts in the sports book.  Like irresponsibly-max-out-creiditcards-mortgage-my-house crazy on betting the first two rounds.  I intentionally never have been for that reason.

the thing is though, even if you suck complete ass at picking teams you are going to win roughly half of them so you'll just be out 5% of whatever you bet (assuming you bet a shitload of games and don't have some really weird betting ability where you can pick out losers at a really high rate)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2014, 10:42:13 AM
A table of myself and a bunch of bros got in troubs at Delmonico for cheering too loudly to a Kentucky score on our phones at dinner one night during the NCAA opening rounds.  :shy:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: hatingfrancisco on March 03, 2014, 10:46:54 AM
There are 4 different conference tourneys (WCC, WAC, MWC, PAC12) happening in Vegas the week I am there.   :gocho:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 03, 2014, 10:48:55 AM
Last year my buds and I picked the unders for a lot of random games.  It was a complete blast getting irrationally excited for missed layups.  Will probably do it again this year, #TeamNoBuckets.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 03, 2014, 10:50:20 AM
There are 4 different conference tourneys (WCC, WAC, MWC, PAC12) happening in Vegas the week I am there.   :gocho:

Nice! Will you go to any games?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 03, 2014, 11:28:04 AM
if you can swing it, go to the Mountain West championship game at Thomas & Mack (great atmosphere); and Pac-12 tourney (any day) at MGM Grand. Both are great events with good crowds. MGM venue is excellent for hoops watching IMO.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 03, 2014, 11:30:16 AM
rake, have you ever had Yayo Tacos just east of UNLV?  Any good?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 03, 2014, 11:32:50 AM
rake, have you ever had Yayo Tacos just east of UNLV?  Any good?

i've been to a few places in that strip mall area that's close by, and sort of think i've been there. but it's closed.

tacos el gordo on the strip is pretty good.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 03, 2014, 11:35:23 AM
ill be down there the week of the NCAA tourney. probably going to see blue man group and maybe Britney. gonna spend a day at the hoover dam, too. probably wont do much gambling. has anyone ever been to the pawn stars place? might have to stop by for an hour or two.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 03, 2014, 11:37:51 AM
ill be down there the week of the NCAA tourney. probably going to see blue man group and maybe Britney. gonna spend a day at the hoover dam, too. probably wont do much gambling. has anyone ever been to the pawn stars place? might have to stop by for an hour or two.

go to pawn star place only if you're one of those people that likes to go to places just so you can tell others you've been there. as for hoover dam, only go if you're one of those people that likes to go to places just so you can tell others you've been there.

(pawn stars: they don't have much of the good stuff out; have fun looking at dumb memorabilia and small-timey fossils and stupid handguns)
(hoover dam: it's a gigantic dam and seeing it is not worth the opportunity cost of missing fun vegas time)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 11:39:00 AM
Last year my buds and I picked the unders for a lot of random games.  It was a complete blast getting irrationally excited for missed layups.  Will probably do it again this year, #TeamNoBuckets.

#TeamNoBuckets sounds like a fun time.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 03, 2014, 12:10:17 PM
ill be down there the week of the NCAA tourney. probably going to see blue man group and maybe Britney. gonna spend a day at the hoover dam, too. probably wont do much gambling. has anyone ever been to the pawn stars place? might have to stop by for an hour or two.

You'd see this for sale at the same places you'd get pawn stars and hoover dam tickets, but you could probably get a gE platinum discount if you directly contacted The Ed.

http://vegasfighttour.com/
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 03, 2014, 12:59:32 PM
Last year my buds and I picked the unders for a lot of random games.  It was a complete blast getting irrationally excited for missed layups.  Will probably do it again this year, #TeamNoBuckets.

#TeamNoBuckets sounds like a fun time.

Confirmed.  Would recommend
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 04, 2014, 07:39:30 PM
Anyone else going to be there for the first weekend of the tourney?

Yes.  SD  :tongue:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 06, 2014, 09:16:25 AM
Flying out to vegas at 2pm today, bachelor party  :driving: :driving: :driving: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:.

My buddy is a pretty big gambler and got our rooms comped at the flamingo. I gave him a giant high five followed by a chest bump and then he dropped this line "Yeah, I've been talking with kelly as well and she may be able to hook us up with a table"

Doubt it happens but whatever, #1cat either way.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 06, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
ill be down there the week of the NCAA tourney. probably going to see blue man group and maybe Britney. gonna spend a day at the hoover dam, too. probably wont do much gambling. has anyone ever been to the pawn stars place? might have to stop by for an hour or two.

go to pawn star place only if you're one of those people that likes to go to places just so you can tell others you've been there. as for hoover dam, only go if you're one of those people that likes to go to places just so you can tell others you've been there.

(pawn stars: they don't have much of the good stuff out; have fun looking at dumb memorabilia and small-timey fossils and stupid handguns)
(hoover dam: it's a gigantic dam and seeing it is not worth the opportunity cost of missing fun vegas time)

when you fly into LAS from DFW you get a great view of the dam out the right side of the plane, especially at night.  so now that I've done that and seen the dam from 15,000 feet I don't ever have to go take the tour.  #thanksAA
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 'taterblast on March 06, 2014, 09:31:34 AM
Flying out to vegas at 2pm today, bachelor party  :driving: :driving: :driving: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:.

My buddy is a pretty big gambler and got our rooms comped at the flamingo. I gave him a giant high five followed by a chest bump and then he dropped this line "Yeah, I've been talking with kelly as well and she may be able to hook us up with a table"

Doubt it happens but whatever, #1cat either way.

yes, #1cat, that sounds fun
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 06, 2014, 09:33:35 AM
me and one of my bros are getting married within 2 weeks of each other this summer, so flying out to do a combined bachelor party april 24-27.  staying at the D downtown first night then 2 nights at the mirage.  never stayed either place.  got 12 bros just broing out so should be a real brofest.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 06, 2014, 02:53:40 PM
Flying out to vegas at 2pm today, bachelor party  :driving: :driving: :driving: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:.

My buddy is a pretty big gambler and got our rooms comped at the flamingo. I gave him a giant high five followed by a chest bump and then he dropped this line "Yeah, I've been talking with kelly as well and she may be able to hook us up with a table"

Doubt it happens but whatever, #1cat either way.

What are the chances you'll still be there by the time I get there on the 20th?  We could have a pretty great goE encounter in our future if you will be.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: daBish7 on March 06, 2014, 03:13:58 PM
me and one of my bros are getting married within 2 weeks of each other this summer, so flying out to do a combined bachelor party april 24-27.  staying at the D downtown first night then 2 nights at the mirage.  never stayed either place.  got 12 bros just broing out so should be a real brofest.

Stayed at the D last year. They claim to have the longest bar in Vegas which is good if you like to pretend to gamble and drink for free. Also have girls dancing on the table games. Very different from the rest of downtown.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 06, 2014, 05:33:57 PM
Flying out to vegas at 2pm today, bachelor party  :driving: :driving: :driving: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:.

My buddy is a pretty big gambler and got our rooms comped at the flamingo. I gave him a giant high five followed by a chest bump and then he dropped this line "Yeah, I've been talking with kelly as well and she may be able to hook us up with a table"

Doubt it happens but whatever, #1cat either way.

What are the chances you'll still be there by the time I get there on the 20th?  We could have a pretty great goE encounter in our future if you will be.

Negative, leaving on the red eye sunday morning
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 07:34:49 PM
At Excalibur now and crazy old dumbass talking to himself and repeatedly trying to coach up Tony Parker.  Keeps telling Tony that he has coached this game for 40yrs.  Not sure if I am convinced of that since his primary advice is for Tony to constantly pass the ball, then he turns to another tv and tells LSU that they don't know basketball.

While typing this, he turned to an empty chair and told it that "Parker is getting rough ridin' cocky and I don't like it".

Also, I bet on Sparty over Iowa.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 07:45:50 PM
Excalibur is the creepiest
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 07:46:39 PM
"We got numbers"

Parker and ginobli (sp) against three El Heat players on D on a break.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 07:47:08 PM
Excalibur is the creepiest

Confirmed.  Sucks balls.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 07:49:26 PM
To empty chair: "I am married to the cash register.  I don't give a crap about any team."

"Name a coach or player and I will tell you where they went to school, who their gf is, what they had for breakfast......this is what I do....this is what I do....I rough ridin' gamble on sports!"

The empty chair seems impressed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 07:50:22 PM
"I am a coach...when you are up by four, eat the cookie monster...walk it up. "
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
"Your energy and my energy. ...we can really rock and roll. ..gets some fires started. "

Again,  no one is sitting in this chair.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 06, 2014, 08:07:47 PM
go sit in the chair. or take a video?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 06, 2014, 08:26:56 PM
Excalibur is the creepiest

yes, very weird.  but hey they have a buca di beppo.   :flush:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on March 06, 2014, 08:39:48 PM
I think he has a blue tooth head set on
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: sys on March 06, 2014, 08:56:47 PM
may go to vegas next week.  will look for j rake if i do.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 09:18:26 PM
I think he has a blue tooth head set on

Just got  back from grabbing dinner.  Will check.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 09:19:42 PM
So far Excalibur is like someone organized all of IndepMo for a trip and they booked up most of the hotel.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 09:20:33 PM
I think he has a blue tooth head set on

Nope. Although he is now walkimg around bugging ppl.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 06, 2014, 09:28:24 PM
CNS, go somewhere else.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 06, 2014, 09:28:42 PM
may go to vegas next week.  will look for j rake if i do.

:emawkid:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 09:29:48 PM
CNS, go somewhere else.

Too lazy right now.  I haven't been outside in two days.  Damn sure not starting now.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 06, 2014, 09:35:22 PM
CNS, go somewhere else.

no kidding.  going to vegas and spending your time at Excalibur is like going to the Ville and spending all your time at Arby's
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 06:22:08 AM
CNS, just go somewhere else. Good grief.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 06:56:30 AM
where are you now cns?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 07, 2014, 09:01:07 AM
wish we could follow cns like we did nicname's phone
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 07, 2014, 09:45:09 AM
Guys, I collected my sparty cash and walked to the bellagio fountain.  Was fantastic.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 07, 2014, 05:57:12 PM
So, at the rooftop margaritaville having a late lunch....and guess who sits at the table next to me?

The ole ex gf, her mother and her husband. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on March 07, 2014, 06:00:12 PM
So, at the rooftop margaritaville having a late lunch....and guess who sits at the table next to me?

The ole ex gf, her mother and her husband. 

:eek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 07, 2014, 06:13:36 PM
Guys, I collected my sparty cash and walked to the bellagio fountain.  Was fantastic.

bellagio fountains never get old
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 07, 2014, 07:51:43 PM
So, at the rooftop margaritaville having a late lunch....and guess who sits at the table next to me?

The ole ex gf, her mother and her husband.

Well, I can't imagine that being awesome.

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 08:16:26 PM
I can
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2014, 10:10:33 PM
:emawkid:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 10:12:04 PM
what's the scene like at excalibur tonight?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 10:17:13 PM
what's the scene like at excalibur tonight?

I bet it's nuts. friday night at the X. wow
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 07, 2014, 10:19:03 PM
everyone is waddling out of buca ready to hit the slots and drink some free miller lite
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2014, 10:27:09 PM
When I walked through Excalibur last time, I stumbled into some weird area with like 300 girls (and only girls) all dressed up in their skankiest of outfits at some pretty rinky-dink bar and was all holy crap wtf is this and then eventually figured out it was the waiting area for the next thunder down under show.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 10:32:21 PM
When I walked through Excalibur last time, I stumbled into some weird area with like 300 girls (and only girls) all dressed up in their skankiest of outfits at some pretty rinky-dink bar and was all holy crap wtf is this and then eventually figured out it was the waiting area for the next thunder down under show.

sounds like a blatant ripoff of my thunder dan under idea
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 10:36:01 PM
a good cheap documentary can be made by having 4 of us go to vegas for the busiest week of the year and we can't leave excalibur. that's a million dollars.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2014, 10:38:23 PM
:sdeek:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=thunder+dan
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2014, 10:38:53 PM
a good cheap documentary can be made by having 4 of us go to vegas for the busiest week of the year and we can't leave excalibur. that's a million dollars.

We can use the goEMAWpro cameras after we're done with nicname's phone project.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 07, 2014, 10:46:20 PM
a good cheap documentary can be made by having 4 of us go to vegas for the busiest week of the year and we can't leave excalibur. that's a million dollars.

Excalcatraz: Trapped Inside Disney Vegas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 10:59:41 PM
:sdeek:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=thunder+dan

:sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 11:01:25 PM
come on guys, come on
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 11:02:32 PM
come on guys, come on

out of my system now.  VEGAS!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CNS on March 08, 2014, 12:10:36 AM
Escape from excalcatraz. 

I am a survivor!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 08, 2014, 12:15:13 AM
Escape from excalcatraz. 

I am a survivor!

:emawkid:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 08, 2014, 12:17:01 PM
Went to bed less than 4 hrs ago after binging my face off all day. Just put some money down on the cats, EMAW!!!!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 09, 2014, 04:57:55 PM
a good cheap documentary can be made by having 4 of us go to vegas for the busiest week of the year and we can't leave excalibur. that's a million dollars.

Why not use Circus Circus...you could do one of those smell movies and really add to the drama.


Anybody done LVH for first weekend of the tournament?  thinking about it, figured might be easier to get a seat in the book and they still serve free booze.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 09, 2014, 11:31:44 PM
went to the opening round and quarterfinals of WCC tourney at Orleans. zags fans are legitimately great.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 09, 2014, 11:33:44 PM
may go to vegas next week.  will look for j rake if i do.

this would be so awkward, should definitely meet up.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 10, 2014, 06:05:04 AM

may go to vegas next week.  will look for j rake if i do.

this would be so awkward, should definitely meet up.

I would bid on a picture of you two standing next to each other if it was a fattyfest auction item
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 10, 2014, 01:13:51 PM
went to the opening round and quarterfinals of WCC tourney at Orleans. zags fans are legitimately great.

You probably ran into the some of the same people that boo'd the crap out of gE'rs unwittingly walking into their bar in Seattle.  Fun time.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on March 10, 2014, 09:47:22 PM

may go to vegas next week.  will look for j rake if i do.

this would be so awkward, should definitely meet up.

I would bid on a picture of you two standing next to each other if it was a fattyfest auction item

i don't take pics with freaks, sorry.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ksuwizard on March 19, 2014, 08:42:54 AM
Heading to Vegas tomorrow for a bachelor party weekend. Never been before but excited. If anyone is heading that way too, let's get a pak together at a sports book on Friday!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:13:38 PM
i stayed at the excal in 2012 and it was the worst. but i mean its vegas so you don't have to ever be in your room. also the rooms weren't that bad; just the casino was gross/weird/creepy
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 'taterblast on March 19, 2014, 03:19:26 PM
someone should pak with 'wizard
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: WildcatNkilt on March 19, 2014, 04:12:17 PM
Wizard parties hard so if you pak with him you will also party hard.....and probably stay up all night playing Craps.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: WildcatNkilt on March 19, 2014, 04:13:00 PM
Wizard parties hard so if you pak with him you will also party hard.....and probably stay up all night playing Craps.

Which is a good thing btw.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 19, 2014, 04:47:59 PM
wizard, I'll be watching games all day Friday in the ballroom at Treasure Island (good beer specials apparently) with a bunch of EMAW bros.  let's pak
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2014, 04:48:44 PM
wizard, I'll be watching games all day Friday in the ballroom at Treasure Island (good beer specials apparently) with a bunch of EMAW bros.  let's pak
Have fun, dude!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 04:49:08 PM
wizard, I'll be watching games all day Friday in the ballroom at Treasure Island (good beer specials apparently) with a bunch of EMAW bros.  let's pak

should be noted that the cats are 0-2 with sabination in vegas (la sale and NDSU)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 19, 2014, 04:55:02 PM
wizard, I'll be watching games all day Friday in the ballroom at Treasure Island (good beer specials apparently) with a bunch of EMAW bros.  let's pak

should be noted that the cats are 0-2 with sabination and tthotuc in vegas together (la sale and NDSU)

rest assured guys, tonya isn't going this time
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 04:58:46 PM
someone had to bite the bullet
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ksuwizard on March 20, 2014, 11:07:34 AM

wizard, I'll be watching games all day Friday in the ballroom at Treasure Island (good beer specials apparently) with a bunch of EMAW bros.  let's pak

Sweet! Im a Vegas virgin so no idea where that is but i'll try to meet up! I want to be able to bet on the games and smoke a cigar while I watch my winnings role in!


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ksuwizard on March 20, 2014, 11:08:46 AM

Wizard parties hard so if you pak with him you will also party hard.....and probably stay up all night playing Craps.

Which is a good thing btw.

True story, I was there.


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SabiNation on March 20, 2014, 12:06:22 PM

wizard, I'll be watching games all day Friday in the ballroom at Treasure Island (good beer specials apparently) with a bunch of EMAW bros.  let's pak

Sweet! Im a Vegas virgin so no idea where that is but i'll try to meet up! I want to be able to bet on the games and smoke a cigar while I watch my winnings role in!


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Unfortunately I don't believe that the ballroom is smoking friendly (not positive on this but we'll see I guess).

Also, we may actually be going to Harrah's to watch the game.  Not sure yet, but I'll keep you updated friend
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 14, 2014, 11:09:31 PM
This weekend!  :excited:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on October 15, 2014, 06:12:44 AM

This weekend!  :excited:

Do you happen to be going with some guys that you normally travel to do a fantasy football draft but this year you're just going to Vegas in October instead? Guy I know that went to KSU is doing that with his buds.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 16, 2014, 10:10:52 PM

This weekend!  :excited:

Do you happen to be going with some guys that you normally travel to do a fantasy football draft but this year you're just going to Vegas in October instead? Guy I know that went to KSU is doing that with his buds.

Nope....but where are they sportsbooking, I can make it a random gE encounter type event.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 16, 2014, 11:39:41 PM
Just booked my flight for Feb 7-10
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: waks on January 04, 2015, 02:33:34 AM
Going for my first time for a bachelor party the third week of March. We're staying at the Monte Carlo. Cannot wait.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2015, 01:00:03 PM
Hey guys. Now i'm going to vegas (unlike previous times, where I did not go). Flight's been booked. Need to find a hotel that isn't filthy. Suggestos?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 01:01:56 PM
Hey guys. Now i'm going to vegas (unlike previous times, where I did not go). Flight's been booked. Need to find a hotel that isn't filthy. Suggestos?

cosmopolitan or aria (earn marriott or hyatt points respectively and are the best locations and actual hotels)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2015, 01:06:55 PM
Slightly cheaper.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 01:09:14 PM
Slightly cheaper.

nyny is usually pretty dirt cheap and is better than other cheap places. it's not bad if you can get over a hotel themed after a different city in the same country your are in. The MGM affiliated hotels are cleaner/better than the Harrahs affiliated ones in my experience.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 08, 2015, 01:24:35 PM
nyny, treasure island or mandalay bay?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 08, 2015, 01:27:34 PM
monte carlo is your best bet
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 08, 2015, 01:39:29 PM
Harrahs was like $80 a night when I went last summer.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 02:02:24 PM
nyny, treasure island or mandalay bay?

nyny is my choice here. mandalay bay has such an awful location.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 08, 2015, 02:13:27 PM
waks, i highly recommend spending the money on a march madness watch party.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 03:19:21 PM
Going for my first time for a bachelor party the third week of March. We're staying at the Monte Carlo. Cannot wait.

we are at the aria the 21-25
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: hemmy on January 08, 2015, 03:31:36 PM
Circus Circus obviously.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on January 08, 2015, 03:34:30 PM
I like Mandalay a lot.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CHONGS on January 08, 2015, 03:45:45 PM
Cosmopolitan is pretty nice add is the wynn.

It doesn't need to be said, but the Riviera is giant dump
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 08, 2015, 04:53:34 PM
i'm telling you, in the budget bracket, monte carlo is the way to go.
i stayed at planet hollywood during march madness and wanted to punch myself in the nuts
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 04:59:00 PM
Yeah, Monte Carlo and NYNY are about equal to me. Both MGM. Next to each other. Acceptable location. Equally cheap.
Title: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 04:59:24 PM
MC has an actual indoor path to Aria though, that's a bonus.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 05:00:35 PM
If you are actually going to gamble or spend time there it kinda sucks though. Low ceilings. Poorer layout imo.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 08, 2015, 05:05:36 PM
i like the casino at mc, very clean and nice imo
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 08, 2015, 05:08:16 PM
Don't gamble at NY NY. You'll lose your ass in minutes.  :curse:
Title: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 05:09:37 PM
Too long and narrow imo (MC)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 05:11:14 PM
I'm a Total Rewards guy and have pretty good luck at the upgraded Flamingo rooms.  Great location.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 08, 2015, 05:12:53 PM
aria was the same but curved like an arc

(http://www.vegastripping.com/images/news/aria-las-vegas-property-map-sm.jpg)

i don't know, i hate casinos you got lost in, maybe that's why i like long and straight
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on January 08, 2015, 05:14:17 PM
I am bachelor partying in KC and my fiance is bacheloretting in Vegas.  I am losing
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 05:15:25 PM
Yeah, it's pretty narrow too. More stuff along the sides going on though. Agreed about getting lost. I drunkenly walked a hundred miles in MGM one night trying to stumble my way out.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on January 08, 2015, 05:19:30 PM
I am bachelor partying in KC and my fiance is bacheloretting in Vegas.  I am losing

that's correct.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 05:23:09 PM
Yeah, it's pretty narrow too. More stuff along the sides going on though. Agreed about getting lost. I drunkenly walked a hundred miles in MGM one night trying to stumble my way out.

MGM and Caesars are the worst. 

I want to like MC....i go there like everytime, it just is always dead.  The PUB in back looks good but both times I've tried to go there they were closed for some special event.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on January 08, 2015, 06:41:51 PM
going in mid-august for the first time.  think we'll be at aria or the cosmo
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 07:21:13 PM

going in mid-august for the first time.  think we'll be at aria or the cosmo

You will like it
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2015, 07:26:04 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 08, 2015, 07:29:15 PM
Slightly cheaper.

Hilton
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: waks on January 08, 2015, 07:31:02 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.
I think it's very clear in this thread where Clams thinks you should go for sushi.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: waks on January 08, 2015, 07:31:24 PM
waks, i highly recommend spending the money on a march madness watch party.
Tell me more...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 08, 2015, 07:31:41 PM
I am bachelor partying in KC and my fiance is bacheloretting in Vegas.  I am losing

she's gonna love Olympic Gardens...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 08, 2015, 07:33:12 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.

they say the nations best Thai place is Lotus of Siam
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g45963-d422690-Reviews-Lotus_of_Siam-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html
Title: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 07:33:25 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.

Sushi samba (clams favorite) at palazzo or Venetian. Chain but not a big one.

Todd English Pub ($50 option) craft beer, great raw bar, gastropub

Demonico at Venetian (steak $150 option). Truffle chips. or Carnevino right there somewhere.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Muldoon on January 08, 2015, 07:57:23 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.
Il Mulino. Pricey and fantastic. Lots of grappa!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 08:04:09 PM
Il mullino is a chain similar to sushi samba though. There was one at our hotel in Disney world.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2015, 08:08:23 PM
Il mullino is a chain similar to sushi samba though. There was one at our hotel in Disney world.
Yes, ate there. Wasn't bad.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on January 08, 2015, 08:10:24 PM
Saul, waste no time in getting a full back tattoo and say hi to the hit king.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 08:10:48 PM
We got takeout from there when lil sd was sleeping. It was decent.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2015, 08:11:39 PM
Andres at MC looks pretty delish, anyone been there?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 08:12:22 PM
I would say don't eat at MC imo
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2015, 08:13:27 PM
Exciting development. Britney Spears will be performing at axis planet Hollywood while I'm in town!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2015, 08:14:36 PM
And all year I think
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on January 08, 2015, 08:22:34 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.

don't settle on monte carlo. just stay at mirage.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2015, 08:23:33 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.

don't settle on monte carlo. just stay at mirage.
Well, you've got a point
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on January 08, 2015, 08:27:43 PM
don't settle on monte carlo. just stay at mirage.

if your stay involves a weeknight (i.e., mon-thurs) you shouldn't have a problem getting a $150 room for half the price. there are decent bars in the casino, the sportsbook is the best on the strip, the burger joint is excellent, and imo, the mirage is THE best location on las vegas blvd.

there is a country bar next door at Treasure Island that is very fun. Gilley's, I think it is called. and I rough ridin' hate country bars. but it is fun, or at least it was fun when I went there. across the street, some of the cheaper beer can be found at the poor casinos (Quad, Casino Royale). CR still gives out $2 domestic bottles. grab several and walk the strip, stuff 'em in your pocket, etc. we used to just go there to refill.

o'shea's is also now located inside of the quad. very cool spot. they typically have live music, and it's pretty fun.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 08, 2015, 08:35:03 PM

I am bachelor partying in KC and my fiance is bacheloretting in Vegas.  I am losing
I'd say the opposite but that's me

another sushi option is Nobu at Hard Rock, it's great but more expensive than Sushi Samba which is a place I love (el Topo roll)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 08:46:19 PM
waks, i highly recommend spending the money on a march madness watch party.
Tell me more...
Cosmo has a good MM party in their arena thing...food is okay, booze is pretty good.  The PH party sucks.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 08:50:05 PM
K, settling on Monte Carlo. Where should I eat? Keep in mind I enjoy everything and need a $100-$150pp option, a $50pp option, and maybe a sushi place.

Sushi samba (clams favorite) at palazzo or Venetian. Chain but not a big one.

Todd English Pub ($50 option) craft beer, great raw bar, gastropub

Demonico at Venetian (steak $150 option). Truffle chips. or Carnevino right there somewhere.

Todd english pub was maybe the worst place I've ever eaten in LV for the money....but we went pretty close to opening so that could have been the problem. 

Giada's brunch was pretty good. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 08, 2015, 09:13:59 PM
Prime at Bellagio has great steak, think I spent $90ish for myself, amazing meal
Javiers at Aria was good, maybe $130 for me and the wife?  idk if it was really worth that much, we had a resort credit we used there
The Jean Phillipe fancy dessert place at Aria is awesome
Todd English is great
Dirt cheap and good pizza at Secret Pizza or Hidden Pizza at Cosmo ($10 or $12 for a couple slices, the place doesn't really have a name, it's just a pizza place hidden down a hallway on the second level up from the casino)
The restaurant at the Eiffel Tower is ok, not amazing, prob worth the price just for the cool view of the Bellagio fountains across the street
Mediterranean place downtown, can't remember the name, but great gyros, only open like normal city hours instead of 24/7 unfortunately
I always get one of those $1.99 foot long hot dogs at Casino Royale because it's a tradition for me.  They are god awful

My favorite budget location is Planet Hollywood followed by Flamingo because I like the locations slightly better but Monte Carlo is decent too.  I agree the casino feels too narrow and cramped BUT it is also very clean as clams referenced.  We stayed at NYNY on our first trip and it's cheesy as hell but the rooms are decent, cheap and a good casino.  I like to be further north if possible tho.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on January 08, 2015, 09:16:20 PM
j rake's a few posts away from advising saul to just walk around with a sack of lunchables and people-watch.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 08, 2015, 09:18:08 PM
hey people watching in vegas is pretty great.  I went with the wife when she had a work convention and I spent a good amount of time just cruising the strip and watching people.  was amazing
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 09:23:09 PM
Prime at Bellagio has great steak, think I spent $90ish for myself, amazing meal
Javiers at Aria was good, maybe $130 for me and the wife?  idk if it was really worth that much, we had a resort credit we used there
The Jean Phillipe fancy dessert place at Aria is awesome
Todd English is great
Dirt cheap and good pizza at Secret Pizza or Hidden Pizza at Cosmo ($10 or $12 for a couple slices, the place doesn't really have a name, it's just a pizza place hidden down a hallway on the second level up from the casino)
The restaurant at the Eiffel Tower is ok, not amazing, prob worth the price just for the cool view of the Bellagio fountains across the street
Mediterranean place downtown, can't remember the name, but great gyros, only open like normal city hours instead of 24/7 unfortunately
I always get one of those $1.99 foot long hot dogs at Casino Royale because it's a tradition for me.  They are god awful

My favorite budget location is Planet Hollywood followed by Flamingo because I like the locations slightly better but Monte Carlo is decent too.  I agree the casino feels too narrow and cramped BUT it is also very clean as clams referenced.  We stayed at NYNY on our first trip and it's cheesy as hell but the rooms are decent, cheap and a good casino.  I like to be further north if possible tho.

big fan of Casino Royale after getting pak'd.  Cheap tables and I always seem to win there.

Secret pizza is a great place...really all those cosmo places are pretty tasty and good price.  the MGM pub (forget the name) is good.  Really nothing is good in the new linq area....tried the mexican place (chayo) and flour and barley and both are C at best.  Ramseys BRGR at PH is nowhere close to worth the line.  If you are Total Rewards platinum you can skip most of the line but still nothing great.  B&B at Ventian was okay.

Place I always seem to end up due to the location, TVs, proximity to the sports bar, and ability to sit outside and watch the strip is PBR at Planet Hollywood.  There is an EMAW that tends bar there that is a pretty good guy.  Don't eat there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 09:24:41 PM
don't settle on monte carlo. just stay at mirage.

if your stay involves a weeknight (i.e., mon-thurs) you shouldn't have a problem getting a $150 room for half the price. there are decent bars in the casino, the sportsbook is the best on the strip, the burger joint is excellent, and imo, the mirage is THE best location on las vegas blvd.

there is a country bar next door at Treasure Island that is very fun. Gilley's, I think it is called. and I rough ridin' hate country bars. but it is fun, or at least it was fun when I went there. across the street, some of the cheaper beer can be found at the poor casinos (Quad, Casino Royale). CR still gives out $2 domestic bottles. grab several and walk the strip, stuff 'em in your pocket, etc. we used to just go there to refill.

o'shea's is also now located inside of the quad. very cool spot. they typically have live music, and it's pretty fun.

CVS/Walgreen/ABC is your answer for the cheapest walking beer options.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 08, 2015, 09:26:31 PM
Prime at Bellagio has great steak, think I spent $90ish for myself, amazing meal
Javiers at Aria was good, maybe $130 for me and the wife?  idk if it was really worth that much, we had a resort credit we used there
The Jean Phillipe fancy dessert place at Aria is awesome
Todd English is great
Dirt cheap and good pizza at Secret Pizza or Hidden Pizza at Cosmo ($10 or $12 for a couple slices, the place doesn't really have a name, it's just a pizza place hidden down a hallway on the second level up from the casino)
The restaurant at the Eiffel Tower is ok, not amazing, prob worth the price just for the cool view of the Bellagio fountains across the street
Mediterranean place downtown, can't remember the name, but great gyros, only open like normal city hours instead of 24/7 unfortunately
I always get one of those $1.99 foot long hot dogs at Casino Royale because it's a tradition for me.  They are god awful

My favorite budget location is Planet Hollywood followed by Flamingo because I like the locations slightly better but Monte Carlo is decent too.  I agree the casino feels too narrow and cramped BUT it is also very clean as clams referenced.  We stayed at NYNY on our first trip and it's cheesy as hell but the rooms are decent, cheap and a good casino.  I like to be further north if possible tho.

big fan of Casino Royale after getting pak'd.  Cheap tables and I always seem to win there.

Secret pizza is a great place...really all those cosmo places are pretty tasty and good price.  the MGM pub (forget the name) is good.  Really nothing is good in the new linq area....tried the mexican place (chayo) and flour and barley and both are C at best.  Ramseys BRGR at PH is nowhere close to worth the line.  If you are Total Rewards platinum you can skip most of the line but still nothing great.  B&B at Ventian was okay.

Place I always seem to end up due to the location, TVs, proximity to the sports bar, and ability to sit outside and watch the strip is PBR at Planet Hollywood.  There is an EMAW that tends bar there that is a pretty good guy.  Don't eat there.

reminds me we ate at Brooklyn Bowl last time at the Linq and it was pretty solid.  I agree Ramsays place at PH is good but not worth the wait or the price.  Honestly I had forgotten that I had eaten there until you posted that.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 09:30:10 PM
I am convinced Foursquare was built for me to remember what I did in Vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 08, 2015, 09:31:01 PM
and yes casino royale is fantastic.  during aforementioned trip for wifes work convention I walked over there like everyday because the convention was at the venetian and played $3 craps and blackjack and met a shitload of really entertaining people including a 70 year old lady and her 40 year old daughter who come to vegas every year on their birthday since they were born on the same day.  anyway we won a bunch of money playing craps and they called me their good luck charm.   :D
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2015, 07:39:04 AM
iirc at vegas pak rusty bought either a 12 pack or case of coors light and carried it around the casino. I may not be remembering that correctly though.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 09, 2015, 08:07:49 AM
iirc at vegas pak rusty bought either a 12 pack or case of coors light and carried it around the casino. I may not be remembering that correctly though.

what i would give to vegaspak w/ rusty
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: hatingfrancisco on January 09, 2015, 08:09:21 AM
STK in the Cosmo is pretty damn great.  I had an amazing ribeye there.   :lick:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on January 09, 2015, 08:10:17 AM
iirc at vegas pak rusty bought either a 12 pack or case of coors light and carried it around the casino. I may not be remembering that correctly though.
Yes, I have done this in the past. I also took a 30 pack to one of the pools one time. They wouldn't let me take the whole thing in but they let me leave it at the little front desk thing at the pool and bring them in six at a time. Would do again.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 09, 2015, 10:29:24 AM
waks, i highly recommend spending the money on a march madness watch party.
Tell me more...
Cosmo has a good MM party in their arena thing...food is okay, booze is pretty good.  The PH party sucks.

i skipped last year, but my friends went to Treasure Island. im not entirely sure what they paid but i believe it was a small fee ($20?) to get in and then from there you had to buy everything but drink tickets were being handed out like crazy.

the year before we went to harrahs. i believe it was $60 or so. it was in a big ball room and they brought out a buffet for every meal starting at like 8 am (food was just ok- deli meat and cookies, fried food, etc.). it was all you could drink coors and miller light and then they had their own betting station, which only took about 5 minutes to get through. you could probably search my posts in this thread and find some reviews...

harrahs is probably towards the bottom of the watch parties. iirc, we chose a cheap option in case it sucked. im sure there are people who could tell you of some better ones. from what i know, casinos change their watch parties up pretty often to keep people coming. i liked not having to fumble around with tickets or cash to get beer. would probably choose a different option just to mix it up.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 09, 2015, 12:14:16 PM
probably covered already but anyone stay at Vdara? That doesn't seem bad, all suites!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2015, 12:16:21 PM
yes, have stayed at vdara. liked it a lot. it's quiet because there's no casino. a lot of the rooms are owned residences or something. I think initially they were all going to be but they couldn't sell them. also it's smoke free which I liked a lot.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2015, 12:17:53 PM
the cosmo one was called "hoops and hops" when I went. It was pretty great. was like $60 or so for the day and free drinks all day. best part was the betting window in the room away from the sports book so you didn't have to deal with lines. though they are a cantor book or whatever so you wouldn't have to deal with lines anyway I guess.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 09, 2015, 01:45:02 PM
the cosmo one was called "hoops and hops" when I went. It was pretty great. was like $60 or so for the day and free drinks all day. best part was the betting window in the room away from the sports book so you didn't have to deal with lines. though they are a cantor book or whatever so you wouldn't have to deal with lines anyway I guess.
Same deal last year. I paid a little more to sit in the balcony which is worth it IMO. Now they have the mobile gambling app so don't have to worry about the lines at the window which is sweet... And way to easy to bet dumb bets.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: cas4ksu on March 05, 2015, 11:13:52 AM
A few bros and I are going to Vegas during the weekend of the Final Four. I've been to Vegas once before but only for a short time so I am far from knowledgable about the best places to go.

-We are staying at the Rio. (I realize this is a bit off the strip but we got the room for free so I can't complain about that)
- I we will want to find a sportsbook to watch and bet at during the semifinals and such. What recommendos would you have for a good book?
- What are the best spots for table games that have a relatively low minimum? I assume most casinos have about a $20 minimum on blackjack.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 09, 2015, 06:19:22 PM
Guys, just got back from Las Vegas! Had a good time.  ;)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 09, 2015, 06:24:23 PM
what was your favorite thing that happened, saul?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 09, 2015, 06:33:13 PM
what was your favorite thing that happened, saul?
I don't know, Tobias. Pretending to gamble the required amount to get free drinks at the bar? I'll admit, the pervy stuff was ok too.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 09, 2015, 06:36:26 PM

Pretending to gamble the required amount to get free drinks at the bar?

i can get behind that (not a gambler...)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on March 09, 2015, 06:38:36 PM
Pretend to play video poker at the bar and guzzle comped drinks #ripo'sheas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 09, 2015, 08:13:31 PM
A few bros and I are going to Vegas during the weekend of the Final Four. I've been to Vegas once before but only for a short time so I am far from knowledgable about the best places to go.

-We are staying at the Rio. (I realize this is a bit off the strip but we got the room for free so I can't complain about that)
- I we will want to find a sportsbook to watch and bet at during the semifinals and such. What recommendos would you have for a good book?
- What are the best spots for table games that have a relatively low minimum? I assume most casinos have about a $20 minimum on blackjack.

go to a nice casino to watch the games. the mirage and MGM my favorites, but there are plenty of nice sports books around and i havent been to them all. the rio will have $5 tables for table games, so will some of the older casinos like flamingo and harrahs. a nicer one will likely go up to $10-20.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 09, 2015, 08:31:34 PM
I'm a fan of Casino Royale when looking for $1 Michelobs and low table minimums
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 10, 2015, 07:22:31 AM
I'll be at Aria 19th-22
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 10, 2015, 07:23:03 AM
I think saul is maybe there right this moment. we vacation right up against each other all the time.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 10, 2015, 08:12:09 AM
scroll the eff up, son

Guys, just got back from Las Vegas! Had a good time.  ;)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: hatingfrancisco on March 10, 2015, 08:21:52 AM
I'll be at Aria 19th-22

Totally met Steven Tyler in the Men's room at Mastro's Ocean Club in Crystals last week. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 10, 2015, 08:40:24 AM
I'll be at Aria 19th-22

Totally met Steven Tyler in the Men's room at Mastro's Ocean Club in Crystals last week. 

omg i met him at the baskin robbins on the plaza about 10 years ago.  he's very petite.  i wonder if he posts on this board, like us.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 10, 2015, 12:36:21 PM
I think saul is maybe there right this moment. we vacation right up against each other all the time.
Drats!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 10, 2015, 03:27:10 PM
I'll be at Aria 19th-22

Pissed I'm missing this year
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 10, 2015, 09:08:09 PM
Biggest rip off in Vegas - gambling. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME!
Second biggest rip off - Buffets. Even a supposedly "good" buffet (bellagio), still a buffet.
Best meal - dim sum cart, Noodles@Bellagio.
Second best meal - charcuterie@ Public House ( venetian )
Best Entertainment - Britney Spears @ Planet Hollywood, duh. Paris Hilton was there!
worst/smelliest place - riviera
worst place that wasn't smelly - caesars palace
most overrated place - wynn, gmafb
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 10, 2015, 09:55:15 PM
I'm a fan of Casino Royale when looking for $1 Michelobs and low table minimums

prob my favorite place to play craps on the strip
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on March 10, 2015, 11:22:37 PM
The best part about vegas is that, at any given bar in any given building within a half-mile of the strip, there are not less than 3 women who will suck your dick through a condom for cash.

Sports books are about 1/100th as cool as they sound, particularly when compared to the breadth and immediately availability of alternative adult entertainment in vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 10, 2015, 11:38:03 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: bones129 on March 11, 2015, 12:08:02 AM
Biggest rip off in Vegas - gambling. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME!
Second biggest rip off - Buffets. Even a supposedly "good" buffet (bellagio), still a buffet.
Best meal - dim sum cart, Noodles@Bellagio.
Second best meal - charcuterie@ Public House ( venetian )
Best Entertainment - Britney Spears @ Planet Hollywood, duh.

Didn't Britney Spears get really fat? Was Paris just an offset for BS's bulk?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: waks on March 11, 2015, 03:40:03 AM
I'll be at Aria 19th-22
I'll be in Vegas then too  :runaway:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 11, 2015, 07:50:39 AM
I'll be at Aria 19th-22
I'll be in Vegas then too  :runaway:

waks, we should PAK
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 11, 2015, 07:51:31 AM
Also, if someone asked me to pen a FSD post about vegas I would have said:

The best part about vegas is that, at any given bar in any given building within a half-mile of the strip, there are not less than 3 women who will suck your dick through a condom for cash.

Sports books are about 1/100th as cool as they sound, particularly when compared to the breadth and immediately availability of alternative adult entertainment in vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 11, 2015, 10:15:23 AM
Biggest rip off in Vegas - gambling. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME!
Second biggest rip off - Buffets. Even a supposedly "good" buffet (bellagio), still a buffet.
Best meal - dim sum cart, Noodles@Bellagio.
Second best meal - charcuterie@ Public House ( venetian )
Best Entertainment - Britney Spears @ Planet Hollywood, duh.

Didn't Britney Spears get really fat? Was Paris just an offset for BS's bulk?
No, she's average sized. IMO.

Paris was there just to enjoy life.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 11, 2015, 11:08:42 AM
I would absolutely go to a Britney Spears concert in Vegas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 11, 2015, 11:22:59 AM
I could probably enjoy a sports book for a big sporting event but other than that they bore me
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 11, 2015, 11:29:40 AM
I could probably enjoy a sports book for a big sporting event but other than that they bore me

watching like 4 basketball games end in a span of 20 minutes at a sports book is pretty much the coolest thing ever. plus everyone is just getting super drunk.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 11, 2015, 12:57:42 PM
I could probably enjoy a sports book for a big sporting event but other than that they bore me
I like watching the horse racing people really get in to it.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 11, 2015, 01:37:54 PM
ncaa vegas day:

wake up at 8AM
shower
drink giant coconut water and giant smart water and medium coffee
go to aria sports book, place bets for first two sessions
go to todd english pub. giant bloody mary with a 16 oz PBR can on the side.
watch games, eat brunch/lunch, drink shitloads
hope you won enough to pay for your giant brunch/lunch booze sess'
go to aria sports book and place bets on afternoon/evening games
walk around
shower again
go to dinner somewhere cool
in bed by 10 PM
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 11, 2015, 01:43:08 PM
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In bed by 10

 :sdeek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 11, 2015, 01:52:50 PM
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In bed by 10

 :sdeek:

that's like midnight real life time
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 11, 2015, 01:53:38 PM
Good point.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 11, 2015, 02:33:03 PM
Sportsbook Vegas trip completely differs from pool/nonbook trip.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on March 11, 2015, 06:23:52 PM
Can steve dave hang in a waks pak?  :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on March 11, 2015, 06:30:15 PM
Have before son :gocho:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on March 11, 2015, 06:33:27 PM
That's pretty impressive
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 11, 2015, 07:15:15 PM
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In bed by 10

 :sdeek:

a couple years ago out there we had gone pretty hard for a couple days, like averaging a couple hours sleep a night, then the third night came around and we all just fell asleep at 11.  to be honest it felt amazing.

I could probably enjoy a sports book for a big sporting event but other than that they bore me

watching like 4 basketball games end in a span of 20 minutes at a sports book is pretty much the coolest thing ever. plus everyone is just getting super drunk.

yeah I need to go during the tourney sometime.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on March 11, 2015, 11:41:10 PM
Also, if someone asked me to pen a FSD post about vegas I would have said:

The best part about vegas is that, at any given bar in any given building within a half-mile of the strip, there are not less than 3 women who will suck your dick through a condom for cash.

Sports books are about 1/100th as cool as they sound, particularly when compared to the breadth and immediately availability of alternative adult entertainment in vegas.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.  The best sports book is that one at the Tropicana called Saul's or whatever where they put lines on a chalk boards and they just have two old ass TV's and everyone still refers to newspapers to place bets.  It basically what you would expect at a VA in Carl Junction, Missouri, with all the same great people watching and life experiences.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 12, 2015, 01:01:20 AM
Sportsbook Saturday

7:30am - awake with help from opened windows and sun peering over the desert
7:45am - closest coffee
7:55am - cab to Westgate/LVH/Hilton
8:10am - seats obtained, stare down board for 11am central games.
8:25am - still search for old waitress, finally order two bloody marys...overtip so she will come back quickly
8:30am - realize overtipped waitress shift is over
8:45am - obtain new waitress, 2nd Bloody...realize they suck still, get Miller Lites
9:00am - k-state kicks vs. ISU/ku/tt
9:01am - bathroom break
9:30am - curse Bill's choice of QB, get annoyed with Wisconsin fans behind me
10:30am - halftime, try to calculate how to middle my early bets with 2H bet....most likely eff it up.  Order delish breakfast sandwich
12pm - Collect winnings, go big on +ML 2:30pm game
1:30pm - bathroom break #2...finally decide to step outside, realize it's beautiful out....hurry back inside
1:35pm - waitress #2 figures out the Miller Lite ordering routine
1:45pm - Decide I'm good at horses.....bet based on name alone, take down quinella
2:15pm - Randomly yell for/against teams.....disgusted at some of my early bets that are actually going to win
3:00pm - Pac-12 games coming up I have no idea who to bet....bet against some  :angry: USC/UCLA/UA fan in front of me
3:10pm - Waitress #2 not quick enough, remember some gift shop with okay beer selection, go grab a 6 pack to supplement waitress delivery
3:30pm - cash tickets....disappointed with how many dumb games I've bet.
3:45pm - Maybe I should eat something
4:45pm - Maybe I should eat something
5:00pm - Eff the Pac12 games....let's go
6:00pm - Final tickets cashed
6:15pm - Back at Flamingo
6:45pm - Changed....need food
7:00pm - Secret Pizza
7:15pm - ABC store for beer and walk around strip time
9:00pm - run into Casino Royale
9:15pm - Free Bet 21 with Dealer Lou
9:17pm - Up big
10:00pm - losing
10:15pm - really losing
10:17pm - $1 hot dog place looking good
10:18pm - ATM
11:15pm - Even  :Woohoo:
11:45pm - Up!
12:00am - $1 Michelob please
12:15am - strip walking...oogle drunk club chicks, decide next vegas trip doing clubs again
1:30am - craps
1:40am - effing hate craps
2:00am - ABC or CVS, couple more beers
2:30am - pull NFL card.....knowing won't be up in time for noon central games
3:00am - some sort of food court / carryout for room
3:15am - room
.
.
.
11am - Wake up to rank food court food not eaten....starving. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dub on March 13, 2015, 12:23:16 AM
Heading in tomorrow morning at 8:30, which sportsbook should we head to for the first round of games?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on March 14, 2015, 06:13:59 PM
So somehow Caesar Entertainment think's I am a big roller and is offering me all sorts of free crap despite never betting more than $25 (Maybe $50 in blackout stages) a hand at blackjack.

I was the best man at a bachelor party in Vegas about a year ago and booked rooms for everyone, as soon as I got back they started sending me Free Flight/Room Coupons for flights that go from KC -> Laughlin (With a stop over in GARDEN CITY to pick up more people). Never took them up on the offer but then a month ago some Caesar guy called me and basically said he was my "Member Relations guy", whatever, send me your contact info and I'll let you know if I need you.

I'm going to another bachelor party in vegas over labor day weekend so I emailed the guy. Boom, free room at Planet Hollywood/free show coups/free meal tickets/gambling matchplay etc.

 :gocho:

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on March 14, 2015, 06:18:40 PM
So somehow Caesar Entertainment think's I am a big roller and is offering me all sorts of free crap despite never betting more than $25 (Maybe $50 in blackout stages) a hand at blackjack.

I was the best man at a bachelor party in Vegas about a year ago and booked rooms for everyone, as soon as I got back they started sending me Free Flight/Room Coupons for flights that go from KC -> Laughlin (With a stop over in GARDEN CITY to pick up more people). Never took them up on the offer but then a month ago some Caesar guy called me and basically said he was my "Member Relations guy", whatever, send me your contact info and I'll let you know if I need you.

I'm going to another bachelor party in vegas over labor day weekend so I emailed the guy. Boom, free room at Planet Hollywood/free show coups/free meal tickets/gambling matchplay etc.

 :gocho:



That is great Ben Ji, good job. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: cas4ksu on April 01, 2015, 10:01:07 AM
hey all,

leaving for vegas with a few friends on friday. any suggestos on where to watch the final four on saturday?

ideally, we would be looking for the book with the cheapest drinks that's not a dump. What say you guys?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2015, 10:04:42 AM
hey all,

leaving for vegas with a few friends on friday. any suggestos on where to watch the final four on saturday?

ideally, we would be looking for the book with the cheapest drinks that's not a dump. What say you guys?

don't watch it at a book. place your bets and go to the roof of Diablos and watch it. cheap pitchers and it's open air so you don't smell like an ashtray. also acceptable quality "nachos".
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2015, 10:58:34 AM
going to vegas this month. staying at nyny. thoughts? suggestos? anything interesting to do/see?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on April 01, 2015, 11:25:16 AM
going to vegas this month. staying at nyny. thoughts? suggestos? anything interesting to do/see?

They have this pretty cool thing over at the Venetian (french for Venice) where you can hop on a gondola and make out with babes while you cruise around a climate controlled canal in a mall.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2015, 11:28:40 AM
hey all,

leaving for vegas with a few friends on friday. any suggestos on where to watch the final four on saturday?

ideally, we would be looking for the book with the cheapest drinks that's not a dump. What say you guys?

don't watch it at a book. place your bets and go to the roof of Diablos and watch it. cheap pitchers and it's open air so you don't smell like an ashtray. also acceptable quality "nachos".

PBR is also a good option for this very reason. Super close to pH book, outside seats with good people watching....food is meh and beer selection isn't the greatest are the downsides. an EMAW was  working the bar last time I was there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2015, 12:27:25 PM
thoughts on going with a group of people and have everyone get one of these for the weekend

https://www.702scooters.com/
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 14, 2015, 12:34:39 PM
Looks/sounds like an incredible pain in the ass.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 14, 2015, 07:18:18 PM
thoughts on going with a group of people and have everyone get one of these for the weekend

https://www.702scooters.com/

I'm envisioning a bunch of bros cruising around vegas on these things for a bachelor party and it's just breathtaking to behold
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: bubbles4ksu on April 14, 2015, 07:29:48 PM
thoughts on going with a group of people and have everyone get one of these for the weekend

https://www.702scooters.com/

I'm envisioning a bunch of bros cruising around vegas on these things for a bachelor party and it's just breathtaking to behold
15 years ago i saw like a half a fraternity on these things in key west and now i'm tearing up thinking about how beautiful it was.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: BringBackEcoKat on April 14, 2015, 07:32:58 PM
It's way more reasonable to stay in old Vegas. The strip is exciting, but when I went last month, one entree was like $30 and a beer was like $12. I highly recommend spending time there, it would honestly even be worth your time to take a cab there for lunch everyday if you are staying on the strip. Also, all of the history around old Vegas is cool.  (I'd insert a gambling smiley here but there isn't one..  :eek:)
 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: everyone shut up on April 14, 2015, 07:36:33 PM
15 years ago i saw like a half a fraternity on these things in key west and now i'm tearing up thinking about how beautiful it was.
will be in key west this weekend. may look in to this.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: bubbles4ksu on April 14, 2015, 07:41:57 PM
15 years ago i saw like a half a fraternity on these things in key west and now i'm tearing up thinking about how beautiful it was.
will be in key west this weekend. may look in to this.
you really should. 12yr old bubz would have killed for one of those scooters but was too young.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 14, 2015, 09:55:29 PM
It's way more reasonable to stay in old Vegas. The strip is exciting, but when I went last month, one entree was like $30 and a beer was like $12. I highly recommend spending time there, it would honestly even be worth your time to take a cab there for lunch everyday if you are staying on the strip. Also, all of the history around old Vegas is cool.  (I'd insert a gambling smiley here but there isn't one..  :eek:)

I like a 1 night downtown / 2 nights strip combo
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on April 14, 2015, 10:16:59 PM
I like to visit old downtown for like one night every other trip....can't imagine staying there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on April 14, 2015, 10:23:52 PM
If you're going to Vegas in the next few weeks you might want to take some time to head over to The Riviera. They're shutting it down on May 4. Another piece of the classic "Rat Pack" strip saying so long.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on April 14, 2015, 10:34:43 PM
going to vegas this month. staying at nyny. thoughts? suggestos? anything interesting to do/see?

You might already know this, but if one of your goals is to get boozed up while not at the tables/ slots and you want to save money stop by one of the shitty convenience shops about a half block to the north by the Fatburger. They've got $2.00 24 oz. monster beers for most brands. High Life and Pabst are 99 cents.

I know  :kstategrad:, and you may be family tripping. Just a heads up.



Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2015, 11:34:25 PM
going to vegas this month. staying at nyny. thoughts? suggestos? anything interesting to do/see?

You might already know this, but if one of your goals is to get boozed up while not at the tables/ slots and you want to save money stop by one of the shitty convenience shops about a half block to the north by the Fatburger. They've got $2.00 24 oz. monster beers for most brands. High Life and Pabst are 99 cents.

I know  :kstategrad:, and you may be family tripping. Just a heads up.

we're going with friends. i'm very michigancat w/ stuff like this so i will make a note of your post. i honest to god don't even know what i'll do for three days there. drink a crap load of those pabst 99 centers and occasionally sit at a black jack table probably.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: slobber on April 15, 2015, 07:02:36 AM
Guys, I get weird when I casino gamble. Like addicted weird. It becomes not fun pretty fast.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on May 22, 2015, 02:49:56 PM
Going to vegas with the GF next weekend, staying 2 nights and looking for some suggestions on things to do while we are there. My only experiences in Vegas are with my bro's where we binge drink and gamble 24/7.

She doesn't gamble much at all so specifically looking for interesting/fun things we can do during the day. We will probably go to the "shows" each night so I'm really just looking for stuff to do during the day besides go to the pool. We will be staying at Planet Hollywood.

Maybe take a cab downtown and walk around? ROLLER COASTER AT NYNY? Maybe a couples massage at the spa or something?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 22, 2015, 03:00:13 PM
Going to vegas with the GF next weekend, staying 2 nights and looking for some suggestions on things to do while we are there. My only experiences in Vegas are with my bro's where we binge drink and gamble 24/7.

She doesn't gamble much at all so specifically looking for interesting/fun things we can do during the day. We will probably go to the "shows" each night so I'm really just looking for stuff to do during the day besides go to the pool. We will be staying at Planet Hollywood.

Maybe take a cab downtown and walk around? ROLLER COASTER AT NYNY? Maybe a couples massage at the spa or something?

There's a zip line over Fremont Street, bungee jumping and roller coaster on top of the Strosphere, and an indoor skydiving place, if you are into that type of stuff. Shopping at Caesar's Palace, Madame Tussaud's wax museum.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 22, 2015, 09:46:44 PM
Love show at mirage.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on May 23, 2015, 07:25:45 AM
Shopping at crystals and Venetian is better than Caesars in my opinions
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on June 15, 2015, 01:36:57 PM
Latest Vegas restaurant reviews of new places hit this weekend.

Border Grill / Caesars - Actually pretty good fresh ingredients.  This is the 2nd locale on the strip (first being Mandalay).  Had some temperature issues with some dishes but overall a fine option if looking for mexican on the strip.  3 Tacos

Mon Ami Gabi / Paris - I knew better than to go here but the draw of the patio was too strong.  Not horrible but nothing great.  2 Tacos

White Castle / Casino Royale - Always a good choice at 3am.  4 Tacos

Tom's Urban / NYNY - Okay beer selection, good view, food wasn't up to expectations.  2.5 Tacos

Fizz / Caesars - 2 hour bottomless champagne session is a good way to get the night going.  4 Tacos

Martorano's / Paris - Large portions but nothing spectacular food quality wise.  Good atmosphere for a group.  2.75 Tacos

Overlook Grill / Cosmo - Bottomless champagne, good views of the pool, fairly good food.  3.25 tacos

Centurion Lounge / LAS - In new D terminal.  Pretty solid food and booze choices.  Really quiet which was disturbing.  4 tacos

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: cas4ksu on June 15, 2015, 07:12:14 PM
When I was in Vegas for the Final Four this year, the only thing I didn't get to do there that I really wanted to do was get a nice slab of prime rib.  :cry:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on July 25, 2015, 03:27:06 PM
can't wait for my cosmo stay for a bachelor party in three weeks

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/25/5efa1b79843331ed7643be692e967998.jpg)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on July 25, 2015, 09:15:33 PM
Latest Vegas restaurant reviews of new places hit this weekend.

Border Grill / Caesars - Actually pretty good fresh ingredients.  This is the 2nd locale on the strip (first being Mandalay).  Had some temperature issues with some dishes but overall a fine option if looking for mexican on the strip.  3 Tacos

Mon Ami Gabi / Paris - I knew better than to go here but the draw of the patio was too strong.  Not horrible but nothing great.  2 Tacos

White Castle / Casino Royale - Always a good choice at 3am.  4 Tacos

Tom's Urban / NYNY - Okay beer selection, good view, food wasn't up to expectations.  2.5 Tacos

Fizz / Caesars - 2 hour bottomless champagne session is a good way to get the night going.  4 Tacos

Martorano's / Paris - Large portions but nothing spectacular food quality wise.  Good atmosphere for a group.  2.75 Tacos

Overlook Grill / Cosmo - Bottomless champagne, good views of the pool, fairly good food.  3.25 tacos

Centurion Lounge / LAS - In new D terminal.  Pretty solid food and booze choices.  Really quiet which was disturbing.  4 tacos
MonAmi Gabi is my favorite breakfast place in Vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on November 01, 2015, 09:18:55 AM
Any gE going to be in Vegas tonight/this week?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on November 01, 2015, 09:26:07 AM
I will be in like a month
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on November 01, 2015, 09:32:54 AM
I need some slap hands buddies for the big royals win tonight.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on November 01, 2015, 09:39:03 AM

I need some slap hands buddies for the big royals win tonight.

Call j rake
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on November 01, 2015, 11:49:44 AM
He doesn't live there anymore
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 11:55:53 AM
I'll be there in a couple of weeks for the rock n roll run on the strip. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on November 01, 2015, 02:29:15 PM
So where would the most Royals fans be gathered in LV?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on November 01, 2015, 02:35:34 PM
I'd watch it at emerils sports book
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on November 01, 2015, 03:22:35 PM
the breakfast at bouchon is pretty damn good
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on November 01, 2015, 03:44:16 PM
I'd watch it at emerils sports book

I thought about that.

not staying super close to there and I land when the game is starting. Decisions decisions
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 04:23:29 PM
the breakfast at bouchon is pretty damn good
Where is that?  I may try it. My favorite breakfast is in the Paris Hotel called Mon Ami Gabi. Great breakfast.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Spracne on November 01, 2015, 04:30:03 PM
Has anyone tried the breakfast at MonAmiGabi?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on November 01, 2015, 04:38:20 PM
the breakfast at bouchon is pretty damn good
Where is that?  I may try it. My favorite breakfast is in the Paris Hotel called Mon Ami Gabi. Great breakfast.
http://www.venetian.com/restaurants/french/bouchon.html
in the Venetian
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 04:42:18 PM
I'll be there in a couple of weeks for the rock n roll run on the strip.

Would you be up for swinging by the Mandalay Bay to mule in my three bets on the Royals that I made at the Mandalay Bay last April?  No prob if you aren't comfortable with that.  I'd pay you though!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on November 01, 2015, 04:44:09 PM
Pete is Pete rose! You just couldn't stop betting on baseball you son of a bitch.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 04:44:42 PM
I'll be there in a couple of weeks for the rock n roll run on the strip.

Would you be up for swinging by the Mandalay Bay to mule in my three bets on the Royals that I made at the Mandalay Bay last April?  No prob if you aren't comfortable with that.  I'd pay you though!
Give me an idea of what we are talking about.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 04:46:43 PM
I'll be there in a couple of weeks for the rock n roll run on the strip.

Would you be up for swinging by the Mandalay Bay to mule in my three bets on the Royals that I made at the Mandalay Bay last April?  No prob if you aren't comfortable with that.  I'd pay you though!
Give me an idea of what we are talking about.

I bet $20 to win the Division, $20 to win the ALCS and $20 to win the WS.  Wins me $620, which means they will hand you $700.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 04:47:33 PM
Canary, I'll pay you $50.  Does that sound fair.  I have no idea the going rate on this type of service.  :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 04:48:11 PM
I mean, IF we win the WS.   :crossfingers:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 04:48:35 PM
I wouldn't expect you to pay me anything I'd it doesn't cost me anything. Do I need to pay them something upfront?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 04:49:49 PM
I wouldn't expect you to pay me anything I'd it doesn't cost me anything. Do I need to pay them something upfront?

Nope, we just need to hook up and I give you the three tickets that have the bet on them.  It says I can mail them in, but I don't want to risk it.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 04:50:48 PM
I'd be glad to do that for you.  Just tell me what to do and I'm there.  I get back the Tuesday following the run. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 04:51:20 PM
I'd be glad to do that for you.  Just tell me what to do and I'm there.  I get back the Tuesday following the run.

Wow, that is wonderful.  OK, when do you head out there?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 04:52:12 PM
I'd be glad to do that for you.  Just tell me what to do and I'm there.  I get back the Tuesday following the run.

Wow, that is wonderful.  OK, when do you head out there?
I fly out on Saturday, nov. 14. And back on Tuesday.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SdK on November 01, 2015, 04:53:55 PM
Pete and Canary. Two fantastic gentlemen.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 04:56:10 PM
I'd be glad to do that for you.  Just tell me what to do and I'm there.  I get back the Tuesday following the run.

Wow, that is wonderful.  OK, when do you head out there?
I fly out on Saturday, nov. 14. And back on Tuesday.

Cool, I will PM you details.  Thanks man!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 04:58:00 PM
I'd be glad to do that for you.  Just tell me what to do and I'm there.  I get back the Tuesday following the run.

Wow, that is wonderful.  OK, when do you head out there?
I fly out on Saturday, nov. 14. And back on Tuesday.
Great. Looking forward to meeting another gE guy.

Cool, I will PM you details.  Thanks man!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 04:58:56 PM
Pete and Canary. Two fantastic gentlemen.
Thanks. You are at least half right.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SdK on November 01, 2015, 05:00:29 PM
Pete and Canary. Two fantastic gentlemen.
Thanks. You are at least half right.
Hahaha
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 05:04:39 PM
Pete and Canary. Two fantastic gentlemen.
Thanks. You are at least half right.
Hahaha

This is serendipitous, because I was just talking to my wife about how I didn't know how I was going to get these winnings....and I was NOT interested in heading out to Vegas for a weekend thing or anything like that at this point...maybe in a year or so, but not good timing for me right now.   ;)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 05:13:57 PM
Pete and Canary. Two fantastic gentlemen.
Thanks. You are at least half right.
Hahaha


This is serendipitous, because I was just talking to my wife about how I didn't know how I was going to get these winnings....and I was NOT interested in heading out to Vegas for a weekend thing or anything like that at this point...maybe in a year or so, but not good timing for me right now.   ;)
It will work out fine.  I give you my word you will get every penny.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SdK on November 01, 2015, 05:15:54 PM
Pete and Canary. Two fantastic gentlemen.
Thanks. You are at least half right.
Hahaha

This is serendipitous, because I was just talking to my wife about how I didn't know how I was going to get these winnings....and I was NOT interested in heading out to Vegas for a weekend thing or anything like that at this point...maybe in a year or so, but not good timing for me right now.   ;)
;)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SdK on November 01, 2015, 05:16:27 PM
Pete and Canary. Two fantastic gentlemen.
Thanks. You are at least half right.
Hahaha


This is serendipitous, because I was just talking to my wife about how I didn't know how I was going to get these winnings....and I was NOT interested in heading out to Vegas for a weekend thing or anything like that at this point...maybe in a year or so, but not good timing for me right now.   ;)
It will work out fine.  I give you my word you will get every penny.
I get a cut. For having met both of you before. ;)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Pete on November 01, 2015, 05:17:08 PM
...another goEMAW miracle!  :fistpump:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on November 01, 2015, 05:29:59 PM
...another goEMAW miracle!  :fistpump:
I've witnessed a couple of those.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on December 03, 2015, 08:13:14 AM
This thread is too long for me to piece together useful info for this: I'm flying in and out of their airport and only staying in the city overnight (en route to the national park loop). I want to stay on the strip so I can walk around, look at crap there, and eat. Any hotel recommendations? Tips? How do I help ensure that I won't be in a gross room?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on December 03, 2015, 12:16:55 PM
This thread is too long for me to piece together useful info for this: I'm flying in and out of their airport and only staying in the city overnight (en route to the national park loop). I want to stay on the strip so I can walk around, look at crap there, and eat. Any hotel recommendations? Tips? How do I help ensure that I won't be in a gross room?
If you are just staying one night have you considered just checking your bag at any of the casinos with the concierge?  Then you can move about freely and just collect your bag when you are ready to head back to the airport.  I'm not sure what they would charge if you are not a guest,  I flew in early morning and couldn't check in until late afternoon.  They just held my bag for about seven hours. 
Man, I love that city.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on December 03, 2015, 12:20:10 PM
But he's staying overnight

Maybe you just assume chum1 goes hard and won't be doing any sleeping
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on December 03, 2015, 12:22:00 PM
I did assume that, having heard of people doing so...not me, but a friend of mine. ????
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on December 03, 2015, 12:24:03 PM
I am going to stay at Paris because it is obviously the cleanest and the fanciest and one of the least expensive and not gross at all and also has all of the coolest stuff.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 03, 2015, 12:25:36 PM
Checking your bags is free... Just tell them you are checking into the hotel and go get them the next day. Just tip a few bucks on both sides.

If doing a hotel, go flamingo if you just want a cheap good location room. Stay at Cosmo or Aria for a good room in a good location.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: CHONGS on December 03, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
going in early Jan, at least this time it won't be at the Riviera :Yuck:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on December 03, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
I am going to stay at Paris because it is obviously the cleanest and the fanciest and one of the least expensive and not gross at all and also has all of the coolest stuff.
The Paris has two of my favorite eating spots, both very pricey, but worth it to me.  Mon Ami Gabi has a great menu, and the Eiffel Tower Restaurant is a great place to eat and look out for a nice evening meal.  It will set you back about $100 for a basic meal with no alcohol. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on December 03, 2015, 12:37:15 PM
If doing a hotel, go flamingo if you just want a cheap good location room. Stay at Cosmo or Aria for a good room in a good location.

One of my issues is with understanding the rates. Flamingo says $35. Everything I've ever learned in life tells me this means that many gross things happen in those rooms. I'll check out the other two.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on December 03, 2015, 12:39:26 PM
If doing a hotel, go flamingo if you just want a cheap good location room. Stay at Cosmo or Aria for a good room in a good location.

One of my issues is with understanding the rates. Flamingo says $35. Everything I've ever learned in life tells me this means that many gross things happen in those rooms. I'll check out the other two.  :thumbsup:
I can rarely understand the rates as well. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on December 03, 2015, 12:45:13 PM
I just read about resort fees. I hope resort fees have been discussed in this thread.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on December 03, 2015, 01:00:36 PM
My last stay was three nights.  The resort fees totaled $59 and I am not sure what they were for.  You have to pay those up front.
I just figure when I go to Vegas the cost will never be what the promotions say it will be.  I don't check a bag for flying, and still sometimes have to pay for specific seating on some flights.  I plan at least $150 more than I originally think I will spend to get and stay there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 03, 2015, 01:02:10 PM
Resort fees suck. You will pay them everywhere and won't be told about it in your quoted rate. It's a real screw job. Usually covers wifi, gym....
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on December 03, 2015, 01:07:42 PM
Resort fees suck. You will pay them everywhere and won't be told about it in your quoted rate. It's a real screw job. Usually covers wifi, gym....
My wifi was not covered by the resort fee.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 8manpick on December 03, 2015, 03:35:51 PM
Just win a shitload of money at the tables and quit worrying about resort fees, my goodness
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: OlatheWildcat on December 03, 2015, 06:37:42 PM
Say hi to KellyInVegas while you're in Vegas. You can catch her serving the Keno parlor at the Rio  :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on December 09, 2015, 09:44:49 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 09, 2015, 09:48:46 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

Bellagio.  Closer to the strip.  Never stayed at Vdara though.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on December 09, 2015, 10:14:25 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?


Probably Aria or Vdara because they are newer and I have not really done much in city center.  But it is more isolated, which also doesn't matter a lot because of the tram, but also is a bit more of a pain because of the walking around the grounds just to get to the strip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on December 09, 2015, 10:26:29 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

i was in the bellagio and aria this past weekend, and either one would be good.  i watched the ksu cats win and alabama not cover from the aria sportsbook and that was awesome.  the aria was very nice, so i would go that one, although they are pretty much right next to each other so bellagio fountains are a wash.

also looking at google street view the aria is still being built, so thats probably why aria was better because its brand rough ridin' new. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 09, 2015, 10:39:34 PM
It's a bed....Aria is nice but seriously, you aren't going to Vegas to hang out in your room....Bellagio has better access to the rest of the strip and better sportsbook and restaurants in their own casino.  Aria has remote shades and a smart TV.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on December 09, 2015, 10:46:33 PM
you gonna listen to the guy who was in vegas like 3 weeks ago or the one who was there less than a week ago, i mean come on
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 09, 2015, 10:59:41 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

When are you going, with who, and what for?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 10, 2015, 06:41:33 AM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

Aria.

Then probably a tie between the other two. bellagio is easier to get in and out of from the strip but is pretty much full of 70 year old people. vdara is quieter and is non-smoking but is kind of removed from everything. all the rooms are pretty good sized though.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on December 10, 2015, 10:21:49 AM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

When are you going, with who, and what for?

Probably first week or two of January.

With the wife.

Drink, gamble, walk around the strip, maybe a show or two
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 10, 2015, 10:37:43 AM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

When are you going, with who, and what for?

Probably first week or two of January.

With the wife.

Drink, gamble, walk around the strip, maybe a show or two
 

I don't think vdara has gambling, if you were wanting to be sure you could be in bed 5 minutes after you get up from a table.  Bellagio will be more vegas-y, both itself and what's closest.  Aria probably best combo of all the stuff you'd care about.

Make sure you're maxing out hyatt/mlife prospects.  I assume you are since all 3 you listed were mlife spots.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on December 10, 2015, 02:00:02 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

When are you going, with who, and what for?

Probably first week or two of January.

With the wife.

Drink, gamble, walk around the strip, maybe a show or two
 

I don't think vdara has gambling, if you were wanting to be sure you could be in bed 5 minutes after you get up from a table.  Bellagio will be more vegas-y, both itself and what's closest.  Aria probably best combo of all the stuff you'd care about.

Make sure you're maxing out hyatt/mlife prospects.  I assume you are since all 3 you listed were mlife spots.

Yeah..it goes along with the convo we had on the way to the airport last week.  Probably a bad use of Hyatt nights, but the quick getaway deal works for us.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 10, 2015, 02:13:37 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

When are you going, with who, and what for?

Probably first week or two of January.

With the wife.

Drink, gamble, walk around the strip, maybe a show or two
 

I don't think vdara has gambling, if you were wanting to be sure you could be in bed 5 minutes after you get up from a table.  Bellagio will be more vegas-y, both itself and what's closest.  Aria probably best combo of all the stuff you'd care about.

Make sure you're maxing out hyatt/mlife prospects.  I assume you are since all 3 you listed were mlife spots.

Yeah..it goes along with the convo we had on the way to the airport last week.  Probably a bad use of Hyatt nights, but the quick getaway deal works for us.

crap, forgot about that.  Don't use your Hyatt nights for that unless you have no other options.  Use your Hyatt status that you got with just having the card and register with MLife and have them match you to their upgraded status.  Then check out the price options with your new status for the places you're considering and see if it's better to pay (using your hyatt card, I think) and using the Hyatt nights for a quick jaunt to chicago or someplace with an expensive hyatt.

I think all the work I did on that stuff is in this very thread.  It'd be easy to find by the date - it was for a trip I took there for the weekend H3O lost to a D-2 school, so in the weeks ahead of whenever that game was.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 10, 2015, 02:14:36 PM
And if not in this thread, check the credit card thread from around that same timespan.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on December 10, 2015, 02:50:52 PM
And if not in this thread, check the credit card thread from around that same timespan.

 :thumbs:  Will do. Still investigating options at this point.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on December 10, 2015, 03:29:06 PM
Just registered with MLife and sent them an email about the matched status with Hyatt.  Link on Hyatt's website wasn't working to sync up the accounts.   :curse:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 10, 2015, 04:01:00 PM
Just registered with MLife and sent them an email about the matched status with Hyatt.  Link on Hyatt's website wasn't working to sync up the accounts.   :curse:

I remember it was kind of janky when I did it.  Keep trying to do it through the Hyatt site, making sure you're logged in and it's showing you as platinum first.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on December 10, 2015, 04:42:46 PM
Twitter has evolved to the point where you get the best response on customer service issues....it is just fantastic. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 10, 2015, 04:45:00 PM
you gonna listen to the guy who was in vegas like 3 weeks ago or the one who was there less than a week ago, i mean come on

Touche.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on December 10, 2015, 04:46:44 PM
Thank you guys for your help.  I appreciate it.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 10, 2015, 04:46:53 PM
If you had to pick between staying at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara, which one would you stay at and why?

When are you going, with who, and what for?

Probably first week or two of January.

With the wife.

Drink, gamble, walk around the strip, maybe a show or two

Bellagio, Bellagio, Bellagio, Bellagio (or two)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on December 11, 2015, 06:04:34 PM
I'm gonna eff up some crap at Guy Fieri’s.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 11, 2015, 06:12:10 PM

I'm gonna eff up some crap at Guy Fieri’s.

YES!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 12, 2015, 11:24:54 AM

I'm gonna eff up some crap at Guy Fieri’s.

YES!

Is it actually good? I've avoided that you place
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 12, 2015, 11:46:30 AM


I'm gonna eff up some crap at Guy Fieri’s.

YES!

Is it actually good? I've avoided that you place

Almost certainly not, but that doesn't matter
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on December 14, 2015, 11:58:31 AM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 08:48:03 PM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?

First weekend of MM a lot of places do parties...not sure if they do them for conference championship weekend.  If so, the Cosmo party is great.

Westgate book is awesome but it's a cab ride from the strip.  On-Strip Lagasse's is the best but it's more like a sports bar with table minimums, etc. Ballys book is old but good stadium style layout. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on December 14, 2015, 10:02:22 PM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?

here's a pro tip, don't waste any time watching college effing basketball while you're in vegas.  especially for a bachelor party, good grief
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on December 14, 2015, 10:03:13 PM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?

here's a pro tip, don't waste any time watching college effing basketball while you're in vegas.  especially for a bachelor party, good grief
Oh ok. Next time I need advice on how to pass my time I'll be sure to call you.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on December 14, 2015, 10:08:59 PM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?

here's a pro tip, don't waste any time watching college effing basketball while you're in vegas.  especially for a bachelor party, good grief
Oh ok. Next time I need advice on how to pass my time I'll be sure to call you.

I'm trying to help you have a good time bro
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 10:53:34 PM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?

here's a pro tip, don't waste any time watching college effing basketball while you're in vegas.  especially for a bachelor party, good grief

{Insert grand canyon/exotic car rental/gun range pro tips here}
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on December 15, 2015, 12:31:25 AM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?

here's a pro tip, don't waste any time watching college effing basketball while you're in vegas.  especially for a bachelor party, good grief

{Insert grand canyon/exotic car rental/gun range pro tips here}

Bro, vegas is for gambling and partying.  It's not for sitting around in a circle with your ku buds watching the hawks play wichita st at the rough ridin' palazzo. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on December 15, 2015, 09:42:06 AM

Bro, vegas is for gambling and partying.  It's not for sitting around in a circle with your ku buds watching the hawks play wichita st at the rough ridin' palazzo.

 :love: :love: :love: :love: Kim Carnes dropping some truth bombs.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on December 15, 2015, 12:04:58 PM
Like an hour
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on December 15, 2015, 02:02:45 PM
Going to Vegas for bball conference championship weekend for my cousins Bach party. 11 dudes going, we went with two 4 room suites at the Wyndham Grand Desert.

Need some pro tips from the Vegas experts. What are the best sports books etc to go to?

here's a pro tip, don't waste any time watching college effing basketball while you're in vegas.  especially for a bachelor party, good grief

{Insert grand canyon/exotic car rental/gun range pro tips here}

Bro, vegas is for gambling and partying.  It's not for sitting around in a circle with your ku buds watching the hawks play wichita st at the rough ridin' palazzo.

the plan for us is to spend some time during the day watching B-ball and gambling on some games, then do blackjack, poker, slots, whatever at night.

you cool with that?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on December 15, 2015, 02:03:54 PM
hanging out and getting blasted at a sportsbook sounds like a lot of fun.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on December 15, 2015, 02:17:37 PM
hanging out and getting blasted at a sportsbook sounds like a lot of fun.

agreed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kim carnes on December 15, 2015, 11:20:41 PM

Bro, vegas is for gambling and partying.  It's not for sitting around in a circle with your ku buds watching the hawks play wichita st at the rough ridin' palazzo.

 :love: :love: :love: :love: Kim Carnes dropping some truth bombs.

^^^stud city
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on December 15, 2015, 11:56:20 PM
#teamnosportsbook
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 12, 2016, 08:52:17 AM
The Aria was great.  Nice room, cool casino, good eats, etc.  Free booze if you are gambling which was unexpected.  When we were checking out they were starting to shoot part of the new Bourne movie outside and in the lobby.  High fived lots of Royals, Chiefs, and EMAW peeps.   :fistpump:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Testy Westy on February 11, 2016, 09:27:05 AM
http://www.ksat.com/news/houston-man-accused-of-having-sex-with-woman-on-las-vegas-ferris-wheel

Someone on Orange Bloods knows the guy and said he was in Vegas to propose to his fiancee....who he was not arrested with.  She apparently found out on the news when they got back to Houston.

 :Chirp:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on February 11, 2016, 10:40:54 AM
I'm going in July for Cisco Live!

How god awful hot is it going to be?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on February 11, 2016, 11:52:28 AM
The thong guy?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on February 11, 2016, 12:35:45 PM
I was on that thing in December!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 08, 2016, 12:16:18 PM
Leaving for Vegas on Thursday. Definitely not prepared.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 08, 2016, 12:21:06 PM
Not much to prep for... Have a blast.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on March 08, 2016, 12:39:35 PM
I have been trying to talk SdK into heading to Vegas with me for the Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon this coming fall. I go every year, and it is almost always better to travel there with others.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on March 08, 2016, 01:02:51 PM
Vegas seems like such a weird place to run a marathon. It also seems great. Both weird and great.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on March 08, 2016, 01:15:06 PM
Running the Strip at night is pretty cool. I thought it would be weird too my first time but it is fun. 40,000+ running and thousands lining the strip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on March 08, 2016, 01:24:08 PM
Oh, wow. Just saw that it's exclusively an out and back on the Strip. That's pretty outstanding.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2016, 01:53:35 PM
are there rules about running a marathon? if there are, i've never heard of any.  and vegas, that place breaks all the rules (if any do exist). i'd like to run the vegas marathon while riding a moped.  it'd be nice having the strip all to myself at night except for the fans cheering for me.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 08, 2016, 05:17:06 PM
Not much to prep for... Have a blast.
Just meant I'm not prepared to be away from the business for a weekend. A lot to do still.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2016, 05:32:13 PM
weird weekend to leave town for vegas

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 08, 2016, 06:13:20 PM
weird weekend to leave town for vegas
I didn't plan it. Cousins bachelor party.

Weird because of the tourney? Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't see us getting a huge boost from it. Guess we'll see.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2016, 06:24:48 PM
weird weekend to leave town for vegas
I didn't plan it. Cousins bachelor party.

Weird because of the tourney? Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't see us getting a huge boost from it. Guess we'll see.

ya i figured it would be the busiest week/end of the year for most places down there.
maybe not?  i likened it to owning a fringe plaza bar and leaving the weekend of the art fair but maybe i'm overestimating how far people stray from the P&L itself.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 08, 2016, 06:28:41 PM
weird weekend to leave town for vegas
I didn't plan it. Cousins bachelor party.

Weird because of the tourney? Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't see us getting a huge boost from it. Guess we'll see.

ya i figured it would be the busiest week/end of the year for most places down there.
maybe not?  i likened it to owning a fringe plaza bar and leaving the weekend of the art fair but maybe i'm overestimating how far people stray from the P&L itself.
Eh. Even if it is super busy, life will go on without me there. There are 4 other owners that can handle a disaster if they need to. Plus two managers that have worked there for 6 months. If they can't handle crap by now I'm doing something wrong.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 08, 2016, 08:19:46 PM
weird weekend to leave town for vegas
I didn't plan it. Cousins bachelor party.

Weird because of the tourney? Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't see us getting a huge boost from it. Guess we'll see.

ya i figured it would be the busiest week/end of the year for most places down there.
maybe not?  i likened it to owning a fringe plaza bar and leaving the weekend of the art fair but maybe i'm overestimating how far people stray from the P&L itself.

Most don't drift far....I help with fan information and you should see the looks on people's faces when I recommend non-P&L places and tell them it's a 5-10 block walk. 

Of course next year.....CHOOO-CHOOO!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2016, 08:29:29 PM
that's too bad b/c the p&l sucks
of course, 90% of the people in town are isu fans who also love kelly's and the other place
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 08, 2016, 09:56:49 PM
A 10 block walk is like a mile, that's a bad recommendation.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2016, 10:03:53 PM
when did a mile long walk become the crossing of the red sea?  i mean, good grief, they're visiting KC from out of town, the last thing we'd want them to see is anything but the inside of the P&L Living Room.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 08, 2016, 10:32:35 PM
when did a mile long walk become the crossing of the red sea?  i mean, good grief, they're visiting KC from out of town, the last thing we'd want them to see is anything but the inside of the P&L Living Room.
I mean, I agree with you. But,  overweight Iowans typically don't want to walk more than a block or 2 to get their chicken fingers and honey mustard sauce...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 08, 2016, 10:53:16 PM
A 10 block walk is like a mile, that's a bad recommendation.

Welcome to kc...we hate density. Problem is most great places are a 5 to 10 block walk.... Which is one of the great things the streetcar will pull these places together.

Don't worry, I have my 2 block away recommendations of yard house,  etc locked and loaded...you can usually judge what the person is looking for prior to them saying a word.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 08, 2016, 10:54:59 PM
when did a mile long walk become the crossing of the red sea?  i mean, good grief, they're visiting KC from out of town, the last thing we'd want them to see is anything but the inside of the P&L Living Room.

I've had people ask me where the shuttle was to get to sprint center from a hotel 3 blocks away... And be pissed when I told them there isn't one.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 08, 2016, 11:56:00 PM
A 10 block walk is like a mile, that's a bad recommendation.

Welcome to kc...we hate density. Problem is most great places are a 5 to 10 block walk.... Which is one of the great things the streetcar will pull these places together.

Don't worry, I have my 2 block away recommendations of yard house,  etc locked and loaded...you can usually judge what the person is looking for prior to them saying a word.

well I mean crown center is 10 blocks from sprint center, it's pretty sad if you have to tell someone to walk that far for a good restaurant. I'd also look at you like you're an idiot if you told me to walk that far in the economic center of the region for anything decent. Maybe downtown needs more tax incentives? geez.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 09, 2016, 12:46:58 AM
quit being obtuse.  there's an assload of "anything decent" places within a half mile of sprint center and you know that. 
if someone comes up and asks him for recommendos, he's going to give them a bunch of places that range from a few steps from sprint center, up to a mile away if they feel like going that far.   walking a mile on a nice day through a city that you're visiting isn't all that strange.  if you want to grab good food closer, that's also an option.  this isn't difficult.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 09, 2016, 07:39:15 AM
A 10 block walk is like a mile, that's a bad recommendation.

Welcome to kc...we hate density. Problem is most great places are a 5 to 10 block walk.... Which is one of the great things the streetcar will pull these places together.

Don't worry, I have my 2 block away recommendations of yard house,  etc locked and loaded...you can usually judge what the person is looking for prior to them saying a word.

well I mean crown center is 10 blocks from sprint center, it's pretty sad if you have to tell someone to walk that far for a good restaurant. I'd also look at you like you're an idiot if you told me to walk that far in the economic center of the region for anything decent. Maybe downtown needs more tax incentives? geez.

Maybe we should continue in the KC things thread? One glaring but most frequent example. People ask where to get bbq. Well until this year the only two options were both 8-10 blocks away. Plowboys is now closer but only open for lunch.

This whole concept is one of the reasons behind a 2 mile streetcar. Make this 30 block downtown more accessible for those not wanting to walk a mile.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on March 09, 2016, 07:48:48 AM
A 10 block walk is like a mile, that's a bad recommendation.

Welcome to kc...we hate density. Problem is most great places are a 5 to 10 block walk.... Which is one of the great things the streetcar will pull these places together.

Don't worry, I have my 2 block away recommendations of yard house,  etc locked and loaded...you can usually judge what the person is looking for prior to them saying a word.

well I mean crown center is 10 blocks from sprint center, it's pretty sad if you have to tell someone to walk that far for a good restaurant. I'd also look at you like you're an idiot if you told me to walk that far in the economic center of the region for anything decent. Maybe downtown needs more tax incentives? geez.

Maybe we should continue in the KC things thread? One glaring but most frequent example. People ask where to get bbq. Well until this year the only two options were both 8-10 blocks away. Plowboys is now closer but only open for lunch.

This whole concept is one of the reasons behind a 2 mile streetcar. Make this 30 block downtown more accessible for those not wanting to walk a mile.
I'm just pointing out that that's a fairly long walk and ask you to not look at everyone who raises an eyebrow at that distance as some dumb fat Iowan or western Kansan who can't understand the suave and sophisticated urban lifestyle. I mean, you can do it, it's just not a good look.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 09, 2016, 08:01:32 AM
I've actually made that very point to wacky when talking the streetcar. Just because we don't find it a hard walk doesn't mean others can./want to do it...spinning gE jokes into my actual opinion IRL is tiring.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 09, 2016, 08:21:51 AM
KCFD what book are you watching the tourneys?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 09, 2016, 08:31:48 AM
KCFD what book are you watching the tourneys?
Legasse's. got a table for Friday night.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 09, 2016, 08:36:47 AM
KCFD what book are you watching the tourneys?
Legasse's. got a table for Friday night.

Nice. Always seemed to nice to me but for a bach party should be awesome.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 09, 2016, 08:38:06 AM
KCFD what book are you watching the tourneys?
Legasse's. got a table for Friday night.

Nice. Always seemed to nice to me but for a bach party should be awesome.
Yeah should be fun. I've never been to Vegas as an adult
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 09, 2016, 08:38:15 AM
Can you place a bet for me?  :crossfingers:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 09, 2016, 08:55:25 AM
Can you place a bet for me?  :crossfingers:
Yeah!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 09, 2016, 08:57:37 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on March 09, 2016, 08:59:11 AM
@Pete, any more winnings you need collected?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 09, 2016, 09:11:31 AM
Imagine my surprise when I landed in Vegas last fall and realized that I placed a last second bet on the royals to with the AL pennant through my mobile gambling app...that only works when you are in NV so I had completely forgot about it. :kstategrad:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 09, 2016, 10:46:34 AM
Thanks, KCFDcat! Go cats and red raiders. Tonight just got more interesting.  :Woot:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 12, 2016, 11:01:14 AM
Figured I owe everyone an update while I wait for my buds to come back from the dead.

Got in Fri morning about 6:30am. Couldn't check in to the hotel so we dropped the bags and went to mgm to make some bets. Came 1 horse away from hitting a pick 6. Made a bet for wacky, he lost. Played some blackjack, got up 300. Stopped. Then went back and went down 300. Learned to play pai gow. Got up 150. Went to legasse's stadium for dinner. Good food, we sat next to u jackass group of Iowa state fans.  They got kicked out quickly for yelling at the whole place to get mumped for betting ou. After the games were over we split up, I hit the tables at the venetian and list the money I won earlier. Ended up even for the day.

Started yesterday at mandalay bay. Awesome sports book. Won 150 on a morning session parlay.  Didn't play the tables there. Went to sushi samba. (thanks for the recommendo!) got a group of 9 together, each chipped in $45 and we went to 10 casinos and put $45 on black or red at each. As a group we won 6 and lost 3. So we each got $60 back. Was a fun way to see all the different casinos. We had a party bus last night from 6-8 for some reason. Groom and his buddy got stupid drunk. Both threw up. We got kicked out of a restaurant at the bellagio. I was selected to take them both back to the hotel room at 8:45... Met the guys back out at bellagio and played war for awhile. Got up big and quit. Moved on to the linq. Played pai gow and stayed even mostly. Lots of bachelorette parties. Got back about 3am.

Overall I'm up $650 or so. Will take. Having a blast! Today is all about food for me.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on March 12, 2016, 11:09:20 AM
Got in Fri morning about 6:30am...

Started yesterday at mandalay bay...

Today is all about food for me.

If today is Sunday, I'm mumped.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 12, 2016, 11:12:12 AM
Got in Fri morning about 6:30am...

Started yesterday at mandalay bay...

Today is all about food for me.

If today is Sunday, I'm mumped.
I think I mixed up my days. We got in Thursday! My bad guys!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Institutional Control on March 12, 2016, 11:32:06 AM
That sucks about Wacky's bet. Poor guy.


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on March 12, 2016, 11:45:10 AM
How could you do this to wacky doubleshiftcat?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on March 12, 2016, 12:18:03 PM
Pai gow is pretty relaxed for a table game. My mom loves it
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SdK on March 12, 2016, 12:54:51 PM
Where can I pai gow?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 12, 2016, 12:59:06 PM
How could you do this to wacky doubleshiftcat?
That last second shot by Iowa st killed him
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 13, 2016, 02:30:49 PM
i love sushi samba
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2016, 07:07:44 PM
Nice recap fd
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 14, 2016, 10:35:03 AM
Welp. Made it home alive. Sat morning started betting on horses, after a couple losers my buddy and I hit a $3,500 exacta! I'll be honest I don't remember much else about Saturday. We did go to stripsteak where I bought everyone $90 wagyu steaks. We ended the night at Paris where I apparently put 1,500 on black. Won. Did it again. Won. Then my buddies pulled me away from the table. I only have foggy memories of this, but i woke up Sunday morning with almost  $5,000 in my wallet!

Went to PH brunch Sunday morning. Meh. Mimosas all morning long though!  Went to the aria. Played $50 pai gow, random dude next to me was betting $250/hand. Went to NY NY so my bud could play $5 blackjack. I wondered off and found a roulette table. Started betting black again and won another $500.

Caught our plane home, which was delayed 4 hours. Got in around 4 am.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on March 14, 2016, 10:42:04 AM
i got hungover just reading that post
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 14, 2016, 10:43:52 AM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: slobber on March 14, 2016, 11:40:49 AM
KCFD is an outstanding story teller and human being. I would vote for him for president.


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2016, 12:30:17 PM
I wish I knew how to bet horses like KCFD does... Dang.

Also off topic but any chance of doubleshift opening earlier on Friday? Went there for an early happy hour and had to slum it at grinders until 4pm.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 14, 2016, 12:48:24 PM
I wish I knew how to bet horses like KCFD does... Dang.

Also off topic but any chance of doubleshift opening earlier on Friday? Went there for an early happy hour and had to slum it at grinders until 4pm.
Haha I just gave my friend $100 and told him to bet for me. We split what we won evenly.

Maybe, I dunno how much biz we'd get earlier than 4. Normal weekends it's dead until 5:30 on Fri. I'll consider it though!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 14, 2016, 12:53:44 PM
In other news my bud got engaged while I was gone. Wants to go to Vegas for his bachelor party. Looks like I'm going back in Sept!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2016, 01:12:12 PM
I wish I knew how to bet horses like KCFD does... Dang.

Also off topic but any chance of doubleshift opening earlier on Friday? Went there for an early happy hour and had to slum it at grinders until 4pm.
Haha I just gave my friend $100 and told him to bet for me. We split what we won evenly.

Maybe, I dunno how much biz we'd get earlier than 4. Normal weekends it's dead until 5:30 on Fri. I'll consider it though!

I sent a couple sets of fans your way earlier Friday like noon ... They were both looking for breweries... So I felt bad when I got down there around 3 and saw you and border weren't open till 4...im sure grinders took care of them.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 14, 2016, 01:30:51 PM
I wish I knew how to bet horses like KCFD does... Dang.

Also off topic but any chance of doubleshift opening earlier on Friday? Went there for an early happy hour and had to slum it at grinders until 4pm.
Haha I just gave my friend $100 and told him to bet for me. We split what we won evenly.

Maybe, I dunno how much biz we'd get earlier than 4. Normal weekends it's dead until 5:30 on Fri. I'll consider it though!

I sent a couple sets of fans your way earlier Friday like noon ... They were both looking for breweries... So I felt bad when I got down there around 3 and saw you and border weren't open till 4...im sure grinders took care of them.
Appreciate it! 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 14, 2016, 02:03:32 PM
How could you do this to wacky doubleshiftcat?
That last second shot by Iowa st killed him
I had it in the bag!  :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on March 14, 2016, 02:08:00 PM
How could you do this to wacky doubleshiftcat?
That last second shot by Iowa st killed him
I had it in the bag!  :frown:

I know! sorry dude
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 14, 2016, 02:09:08 PM
@gE minus KCFDcat: FTR, I never parlayed Wednesdays bet. I parlayed WVU and OU's bet on Thursday.  :curse:

@KCFDcat: Thanks for putting that in there for me.  :cheers: We'll see you this weekend on my bachelor party if you're working.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 03, 2016, 12:00:02 PM
Booked for Thanksgiving :woot:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 03, 2016, 12:39:52 PM
Booked for Thanksgiving :woot:

Need suggestions for cool things to do besides shows and gambling.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on August 03, 2016, 12:48:26 PM
Well, there is the shopping and the eating.  Walking around the Venetian, the Crystals shops or the Forum shops is always fun. 

I would recommend going on a hike, but that time of the year is a little unpredictable weather wise.  It is one of the best times to go to Vegas though, in my opinion as it isn't super busy. 

For the best buffet on the strip for Thanksgiving

I would say:

1) Aria
2) Wynns (if you are doing this, you are saying f the money and getting the VIP mimosa/limo package)
3) Mandalay
4) Bellagio

The key is to find places that have Alaskan king crab for no upcharge, good prime rib, any unlimited alcohol specials and any line cuts/reservations, although if you don't mind going early (4pm West time) then you should be ok.  But waiting in line with kids is terrible.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 03, 2016, 12:52:57 PM
Vegas fight tour?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 03, 2016, 01:02:57 PM
Vegas fight tour?

That was on the list of options on vegas.com!  :D But it's sold out/unavailable on the dates we will be there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2016, 01:53:32 PM
Jump off the stratosphere
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 03, 2016, 02:42:00 PM
Jump off the stratosphere

Yes, good idea.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on August 03, 2016, 02:51:34 PM
Vegas fight tour?

That was on the list of options on vegas.com!  :D But it's sold out/unavailable on the dates we will be there.

Crash it wearing gE shirts.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 03, 2016, 02:58:06 PM
Booked for Thanksgiving :woot:

Need suggestions for cool things to do besides shows and gambling.

Wander up and down The Strip buying mix tapes and then try to resell them to other mixtap'rs when they hit you up to buy theirs.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 03, 2016, 03:01:01 PM
Booked for Thanksgiving :woot:

Need suggestions for cool things to do besides shows and gambling.

Wander up and down The Strip buying mix tapes and then try to resell them to other mixtap'rs when they hit you up to buy theirs.

I would do this if I could take my hoverboard.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2016, 03:01:50 PM
Jump off the stratosphere

Yes, good idea.

I really want to do this
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 03, 2016, 03:08:41 PM
Jump off the stratosphere

Yes, good idea.

I really want to do this

Is it worth $120 though?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on August 03, 2016, 03:42:07 PM
Jump off the stratosphere

Yes, good idea.

I really want to do this

Is it worth $120 though?
No the decent is super slow not like a free fall at all. When you have skydived as much as we have (#fanningbrag?) crap like this really looses its wow factor.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 03, 2016, 03:44:41 PM
Booked for Thanksgiving :woot:

Need suggestions for cool things to do besides shows and gambling.

Wander up and down The Strip buying mix tapes and then try to resell them to other mixtap'rs when they hit you up to buy theirs.

I would do this if I could take my hoverboard.

Buy one when you land and then make it part of one of the final "deals" before you leave.  :dunno:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2016, 03:53:31 PM
Jump off the stratosphere

Yes, good idea.

I really want to do this

Is it worth $120 though?
No the decent is super slow not like a free fall at all. When you have skydived as much as we have (#fanningbrag?) crap like this really looses its wow factor.

Would still be fun
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on August 03, 2016, 07:58:28 PM
Go shoot an auto gun :kstatriot: <- USA color version
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on August 03, 2016, 08:05:55 PM
do the high roller at the linq
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on September 26, 2016, 02:17:02 PM
this weekend! should be a lot of A+ CFB matchups to bet on!

:excited:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on September 26, 2016, 02:21:16 PM
Thanksgiving week for me! Those rivalry games are tough to bet on tho. :frown: Wonder what the KSU/KU spread will be?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on September 26, 2016, 02:24:18 PM
Thanksgiving week for me! Those rivalry games are tough to bet on tho. :frown: Wonder what the KSU/KU spread will be?

I did that for a number of years.  It is difficult sports betting, but a great time to find a poker room if you like to do that.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on September 26, 2016, 02:25:08 PM
this weekend! should be a lot of A+ CFB matchups to bet on!

:excited:

Did you carve out some time for the vegas fight tour?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on September 26, 2016, 02:31:29 PM
this weekend! should be a lot of A+ CFB matchups to bet on!

:excited:

Did you carve out some time for the vegas fight tour?
ha...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on February 14, 2017, 04:32:34 PM
First timer spending one night on the strip on the way back from Zion in a couple of weeks.

Haven't booked a hotel yet. Hoping that Aria drops to something reasonable, but does anyone have any experience with/thoughts on the Cromwell. Looks centrally located and seems flamboyant enough for the "true" Vegas experience.

Don't have much interest in gambling, aside from placing a stupid futures bet on the 'cats and Royals, how should we spend our time? 85% convinced on seeing Love. Worth it? Best way to buy tickets? Looks like Stubhub to me.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on February 14, 2017, 04:43:46 PM
stayed at the cosmopolitan for super bowl weekend.  had my first taste of freemont street and also westgate's superbook.  fun time.

will try to stay away until a football weekend in the fall.

I do not have any experience with any of the questions you have wellsculpted.  lo siento.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on February 14, 2017, 05:05:31 PM
First timer spending one night on the strip on the way back from Zion in a couple of weeks.

Haven't booked a hotel yet. Hoping that Aria drops to something reasonable, but does anyone have any experience with/thoughts on the Cromwell. Looks centrally located and seems flamboyant enough for the "true" Vegas experience.

Don't have much interest in gambling, aside from placing a stupid futures bet on the 'cats and Royals, how should we spend our time? 85% convinced on seeing Love. Worth it? Best way to buy tickets? Looks like Stubhub to me.

Cromwell doesn't have a lot of amenities as it's so small (like not even a book) but it has a great location and Drais pool on the roof.  Tickets tonight may have the Love show (definitely go to that) but it's probably not worth the time (standing in line, etc) for the price difference.   Other than that their is plenty of golf, hiking out west in the Red Rocks, or any number of dumb ass things that will take your money like driving a construction truck, renting a sports car, or firing a gun.  Then clubs that night if that's your thing. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on February 14, 2017, 05:24:46 PM
when i go to vegas i spend all of my time and money eating and going to places to eat more, it's great
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on February 14, 2017, 06:38:53 PM
First timer spending one night on the strip on the way back from Zion in a couple of weeks.

I did this exact thing last year. I just enjoyed walking around and looking at stuff, taking in the spectacle. One night is enough.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: slackcat on March 15, 2017, 06:23:54 PM
Kansas Crossing Casino to open at the end of the month!!!!!!!   :drool:

SEK is def moving up in the world.   :Woohoo:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on March 15, 2017, 06:31:17 PM
Kansas Crossing Casino to open at the end of the month!!!!!!!   :drool:

SEK is def moving up in the world.   :Woohoo:

Mods get this filth out of the vegas thread please.  Get your crap together slackcat.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: slackcat on March 15, 2017, 06:53:03 PM
 :shakesfist:

This is going to kill pull-tabs.  Might be good for the Frontenac mob.

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 29, 2017, 08:35:59 PM
Going for the first time this week for a 4 day work trip. Staying at the Palazzo.
Won't really get to do much of the things mentioned ITT, but this thread was good.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on April 30, 2017, 08:00:59 AM
Going for the first time this week for a 4 day work trip. Staying at the Palazzo.
Won't really get to do much of the things mentioned ITT, but this thread was good.

Me too cat friend. I'm at Cosmo for my work thing
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Canary on April 30, 2017, 08:49:03 AM
 My next trip will probably be November for the Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on April 30, 2017, 01:19:00 PM
Going for the first time this week for a 4 day work trip. Staying at the Palazzo.
Won't really get to do much of the things mentioned ITT, but this thread was good.

Me too cat friend. I'm at Cosmo for my work thing
Stayed at the Cosmo in February for the Super Bowl.  It's pretty nice. 

My folks do NOT like the Cosmo because they say the club's music is too loud and they can hear it when they're trying to sleep.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on April 30, 2017, 06:03:07 PM
i like the pallazo the most but it's a ways up the strip
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on April 30, 2017, 06:10:27 PM
i like the pallazo the most but it's a ways up the strip

Yeah I never make it up that far.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 01, 2017, 11:53:12 AM
FYI this is a good place to eat, and a fantastic deal.

https://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Las-Vegas/Restaurant/249817/Ballys-Las-Vegas/

They just give you the $210 as credit and you can order whatever you want.

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 02, 2017, 02:12:08 PM
Bardot @ Aria has a legit beer menu
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on May 02, 2017, 11:28:54 PM
Jockey club
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2017, 12:53:32 PM
Need a quick lunch suggestion for eating in next hour....gtfo with your secret pizza suggestions.... Give me something new and Vegas pro tip'y
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 04, 2017, 01:08:35 PM
Need a quick lunch suggestion for eating in next hour....gtfo with your secret pizza suggestions.... Give me something new and Vegas pro tip'y

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2017, 01:10:02 PM
Wrong
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on May 04, 2017, 01:13:51 PM
Tell that prick Gordon Ramsay I said hi.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/gordon-ramsay-burger-las-vegas-3?osq=Best+Burger
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2017, 01:15:14 PM
Meh is okay but not worth second visit
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on May 04, 2017, 01:38:30 PM
Need a quick lunch suggestion for eating in next hour....gtfo with your secret pizza suggestions.... Give me something new and Vegas pro tip'y

lotus of siam
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2017, 01:42:56 PM
Need a quick lunch suggestion for eating in next hour....gtfo with your secret pizza suggestions.... Give me something new and Vegas pro tip'y

lotus of siam

That's on my to do list but won't work this times
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on May 04, 2017, 01:45:49 PM
I went to Guy Fieri's and it was off the chain.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Tobias on May 04, 2017, 01:50:40 PM
seems like people watching would be amazing there
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 04, 2017, 01:54:19 PM
Wrong

You said "quick lunch".  I guess I could have suggested the McDonalds on the strip.  Sheesh.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2017, 02:16:54 PM
Did DJamer taco bar. Had it before but it's a pretty solid street.taco
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on May 04, 2017, 04:08:13 PM
Shake shack
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on May 04, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Kinda old news, but if you're trying to dupe a Caesars Entertainment Property into free drinks in the slot area, good luck. They keep track of how much you've gambled and won't give you booze util you've hit the target amount.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Gooch on May 04, 2017, 04:31:47 PM
Kinda old news, but if you're trying to dupe a Caesars Entertainment Property into free drinks in the slot area, good luck. They keep track of how much you've gambled and won't give you booze util you've hit the target amount.
This should be illegal. Them not you.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on May 04, 2017, 04:34:14 PM
Kinda old news, but if you're trying to dupe a Caesars Entertainment Property into free drinks in the slot area, good luck. They keep track of how much you've gambled and won't give you booze util you've hit the target amount.
This should be illegal. Them not you.

Read more about corporate Vegas being better for customers below! Don't forget to save money for parking!

https://vitalvegas.com/caesars-entertainment-rolls-comp-drink-monitoring-system-las-vegas-resorts/

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2017, 06:13:39 PM
Casino Royale is still liberal with the booze...as bottom shelf as it is.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 05, 2017, 06:26:58 AM
seems like people watching would be amazing there
It's really not. imo.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 05, 2017, 11:52:26 AM
Caesars was toying with eliminating free drinks alltogether, so at least thats a compromise.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on July 18, 2017, 07:26:44 PM
Going to Vegas in October for a pre baby trip/friends birthday. What's the weather usually like that time of year, still pool worthy?


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on July 18, 2017, 09:07:06 PM
Going to Vegas in October for a pre baby trip/friends birthday. What's the weather usually like that time of year, still pool worthy?


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It will still be hot and the pools will still be open but not as packed as the summer.

Its Vegas, man.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 19, 2017, 03:09:11 PM
Going to Vegas in October for a pre baby trip/friends birthday. What's the weather usually like that time of year, still pool worthy?


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in town, it's servicable.   If you go out of town to golf, take winter clothes.   Buddy's BP in 01 October 8 there were wind chills in the 30s..
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Skipper44 on July 19, 2017, 03:15:04 PM
Going to Vegas in October for a pre baby trip/friends birthday. What's the weather usually like that time of year, still pool worthy?


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you are very fortunate to get a babymoon with friends
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on July 25, 2017, 12:31:33 PM
Going to Vegas in October for a pre baby trip/friends birthday. What's the weather usually like that time of year, still pool worthy?


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you are very fortunate to get a babymoon with friends
Yeah I know it. My wife actually set it up for me.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Institutional Control on July 25, 2017, 12:44:15 PM
Last time I went to Vegas in October it was hotter than hell.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on July 25, 2017, 02:29:25 PM
Last time I went to Vegas in October it was hotter than hell.
This is good news for me
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: cas4ksu on July 26, 2017, 07:54:41 PM
Last time I went to Vegas in October it was hotter than hell.
This is good news for me

I went in early October last year. It was hot, but I don't remember it being unbearable by any stretch.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2017, 09:44:43 PM
Last time I went to Vegas in October it was hotter than hell.
This is good news for me

If you want a good start to the day, head up to the Overlook Grille which is on the front pool of the Cosmo. Bottomless 'mosas
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on July 27, 2017, 12:49:47 PM
Last time I went to Vegas in October it was hotter than hell.
This is good news for me

If you want a good start to the day, head up to the Overlook Grille which is on the front pool of the Cosmo. Bottomless 'mosas
:thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bloodfart on July 29, 2017, 10:09:11 PM
I'll be there in October as well.  A good friend is gettin hitched at Caesar's. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on July 30, 2017, 06:16:16 PM
I'll be there in October as well.  A good friend is gettin hitched at Caesar's.
Oh man. What weekend?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Bloodfart on July 31, 2017, 06:08:09 AM
I'll be there in October as well.  A good friend is gettin hitched at Caesar's.
Oh man. What weekend?
The 10th to 12th.  No kids wedding obviously.  Mrs. Bf is coming with me.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: SdK on October 29, 2017, 07:46:23 PM
@Pete, Canary is heading to Vegas in a couple weeks, do you need him to pick up any cash for you?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on October 30, 2017, 09:37:25 AM
Going in a couple weeks for our annual college football pilgrimage w/ CAS and Hoochcat (gonna try to get out to Southpoint this time and hunt for Mussy). 

Last year, we got the buffet at Ceasar's and were pretty unimpressed.  Any elite food recommendos?  CAS requires that wherever we go serve prime rib.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on October 30, 2017, 10:07:59 AM
Going in a couple weeks for our annual college football pilgrimage w/ CAS and Hoochcat (gonna try to get out to Southpoint this time and hunt for Mussy). 

Last year, we got the buffet at Ceasar's and were pretty unimpressed.  Any elite food recommendos?  CAS requires that wherever we go serve prime rib.
Bally's Sterling brunch.  Never been but hear it's pretty awesome.

Headed to the motherland this weekend.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 30, 2017, 12:08:47 PM
Going in a couple weeks for our annual college football pilgrimage w/ CAS and Hoochcat (gonna try to get out to Southpoint this time and hunt for Mussy). 

Last year, we got the buffet at Ceasar's and were pretty unimpressed.  Any elite food recommendos?  CAS requires that wherever we go serve prime rib.

I've posted it before, but Travelzoo has good deals.  We did the BLT Steak one, and it was a great deal and really good food (they give you the $210 in credit for whatever you want, disregard the "rules".   
https://www.travelzoo.com/deals/restaurants-las-vegas%2c-nv/?ctfId=4&locationId=1930&when=Anytime&pageType=Collection&ga_s=Restaurants%3B%20Las%20Vegas%2C%20NV&search_type=MLH
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: IPA4Me on January 13, 2018, 07:58:07 AM
:lurk:

Title: Re: vegas
Post by: The Big Train on January 13, 2018, 09:25:12 AM
I’ll be there again in June!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 13, 2018, 10:27:54 AM
Memorial day weekend I think!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: IPA4Me on January 13, 2018, 07:10:53 PM
Going opening weekend of NCAA bball tourney. Might hit Phoenix en route for some Royals and golf.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on January 15, 2018, 12:15:44 PM
Going opening weekend of NCAA bball tourney. Might hit Phoenix en route for some Royals and golf.
I assume you've nailed down where you'll be watching/betting?  I'd recommend doing some research into getting one of the book's apps that allow you to make a deposit at the book and make bets from your phone.  It'll save you ages waiting in line at the cage.  I know Ceasar's does this.  I assume most of the other ones do as well.  Might consider doing it at the Westgate if you're into the exotic stuff (and don't mind the ~10 minute drive off the strip).
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: IPA4Me on January 15, 2018, 12:25:23 PM
Going opening weekend of NCAA bball tourney. Might hit Phoenix en route for some Royals and golf.
I assume you've nailed down where you'll be watching/betting?  I'd recommend doing some research into getting one of the book's apps that allow you to make a deposit at the book and make bets from your phone.  It'll save you ages waiting in line at the cage.  I know Ceasar's does this.  I assume most of the other ones do as well.  Might consider doing it at the Westgate if you're into the exotic stuff (and don't mind the ~10 minute drive off the strip).
Thanks. It's my first trip. These guys have been going for years now.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 15, 2018, 12:25:31 PM
The cosmo hoops party is pretty fun....and yes get a mobile gambling account....
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on January 15, 2018, 12:30:40 PM
I've never gone for opening weekend.  I went out for the Sweet 16 weekend a couple years ago and it was an absolute blast, and I'm sure opening weekend is even crazier.   I'm sure you're in good hands if your buddies know the opening weekend ropes.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on January 15, 2018, 12:42:45 PM
I'm surprised that sort of thing is still as popular as it is with how easy it is to gamble and watch lots of games in one place almost anywhere in america.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Institutional Control on January 15, 2018, 12:46:06 PM
I've been to Vegas on the opening weekend of March Madness and it was pretty great.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 8manpick on January 15, 2018, 12:50:13 PM
I'm surprised that sort of thing is still as popular as it is with how easy it is to gamble and watch lots of games in one place almost anywhere in america.
Worth it for the shared experience of being in the sportsbook when you have something like the end of Vikings - Saints and whether or not they would kick the final extra point for an impossible cover.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on January 15, 2018, 12:53:44 PM
I'm surprised that sort of thing is still as popular as it is with how easy it is to gamble and watch lots of games in one place almost anywhere in america.
Worth it for the shared experience of being in the sportsbook when you have something like the end of Vikings - Saints and whether or not they would kick the final extra point for an impossible cover.

True.  I think the move is to make the bet, go to the pool and pak or whatever fun vegas thing you choose, and go back to the sportsbook area to peek in at the end of the game if it's close.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on January 15, 2018, 12:55:22 PM
I'm surprised that sort of thing is still as popular as it is with how easy it is to gamble and watch lots of games in one place almost anywhere in america.
Worth it for the shared experience of being in the sportsbook when you have something like the end of Vikings - Saints and whether or not they would kick the final extra point for an impossible cover.

True.  I think the move is to make the bet, go to the pool and pak or whatever fun vegas thing you choose, and go back to the sportsbook area to peek in at the end of the game if it's close.
Betting O/Us and cheering every missed/made basket is another fun little game.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 15, 2018, 02:23:46 PM
I'm surprised that sort of thing is still as popular as it is with how easy it is to gamble and watch lots of games in one place almost anywhere in america.
Worth it for the shared experience of being in the sportsbook when you have something like the end of Vikings - Saints and whether or not they would kick the final extra point for an impossible cover.

nothing quite like watching one of the most exciting plays in nfl playoffs history with a bunch of random degenerates in a packed vegas sportsbook
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on January 15, 2018, 03:35:27 PM
Vegas during CBB Confy champ weekend is the best. More games than any other time of year.


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on January 15, 2018, 03:54:09 PM
I'm surprised that sort of thing is still as popular as it is with how easy it is to gamble and watch lots of games in one place almost anywhere in america.
Worth it for the shared experience of being in the sportsbook when you have something like the end of Vikings - Saints and whether or not they would kick the final extra point for an impossible cover.

nothing quite like watching one of the most exciting plays in nfl playoffs history with a bunch of random degenerates in a packed vegas sportsbook
while it may not be the Granfalloon by any stretch, the Mirage sportsbook is a fun place to watch sporting events.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 15, 2018, 04:08:40 PM
no it’s not
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on January 15, 2018, 04:28:05 PM
no it’s not
oh, ok.  you make a good point.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on January 15, 2018, 04:28:15 PM
not.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 15, 2018, 05:21:44 PM
Superbook!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on January 15, 2018, 06:24:47 PM
I'm surprised that sort of thing is still as popular as it is with how easy it is to gamble and watch lots of games in one place almost anywhere in america.

It's pretty awesome. Probably the best time to be in Las Vegas. Everyone is in a great mood and there are tons of people in town mutually interested in the same thing. I went last year and will probably be going again this year. As a poker player, it's probably the best time to visit Las Vegas -- including the World Series of Poker.

I was at a $1/$3 poker table last year at the Wynn w/ a guy that had $80k tied up in 4 different bets. He didn't give a rats ass about what was happening in the poker game. We were all rooting for him to win his bets.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on January 15, 2018, 06:26:12 PM
@pissclams seems to hate gambling. this hurts my feelings.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on January 15, 2018, 07:03:44 PM
Sure he can drink his liver into a comma with White Russians at a bar but me placing a few bets on a sporting event makes me a degenerate
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on January 15, 2018, 07:08:08 PM
I was at a $1/$3 poker table last year at the Wynn w/ a guy that had $80k tied up in 4 different bets. He didn't give a rats ass about what was happening in the poker game. We were all rooting for him to win his bets.

That's closer to what I'd do - make the sports bets and then go do something that's more unique to having traveled to Vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on January 15, 2018, 08:55:07 PM
@pissclams seems to hate gambling. this hurts my feelings.
it’s only gambling when you have a shot at winning
the truth is that vegas is a dirty town filled with dirty people living broken dreams.  behind the neon sits a truly sad place that I don’t care for at all.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2018, 08:02:13 AM
I care for it shitloads for about 72 hours about once a year and then also do not care for it at all the rest
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 16, 2018, 08:21:10 AM
I was a major winner this week. Turned $20 into a thousand over 2 years of betting. Got packed at home and enjoyed Tulsa cover the spread vs WSU.  :gocho: Bovado shipped out the golf tournament life size check yesterday.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: KCFDcat on January 16, 2018, 08:46:09 AM
‘Grats wacky. I had a rough weekend. Minnesota really screwed me on Sunday


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 16, 2018, 08:47:56 AM
I still owe you $30, friend. Give me your address or i'll have the Mrs venmo you. I wondered how many ppl that game screwed over. Sorry to hear that.  :frown: Those games are the worst.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 16, 2018, 08:58:46 AM
Sure he can drink his liver into a comma

Seems pretty tame. If you said he could drink his liver into an exclamation point, I'd be more impressed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on January 16, 2018, 09:51:55 AM
I care for it shitloads for about 72 hours about once a year and then also do not care for it at all the rest
Agreed....sometimes twice a year.  Seems like a miserable place to live.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DOD Take 2 on January 19, 2018, 10:14:13 AM
Going opening weekend of NCAA bball tourney. Might hit Phoenix en route for some Royals and golf.

 :peek:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: IPA4Me on January 19, 2018, 10:16:30 AM
Going opening weekend of NCAA bball tourney. Might hit Phoenix en route for some Royals and golf.

 :peek:
Oh. Could be an unintended gE encounter.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on February 12, 2018, 07:43:01 AM
staying at the Cosmo in Mar with mrs. dave. usually do college hoops bros trips but this year it's only going to be one bro and one girl bro.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on February 12, 2018, 08:33:10 AM
Ever stayed at the cosmo before?  gE.c user Dumdeedum has stayed there before and really hated it because the nightclub was too loud.  he claimed he could hear the bass anywhere in the hotel.

i've stayed there and didn't notice anything.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on February 12, 2018, 08:36:44 AM
Ever stayed at the cosmo before?  gE.c user Dumdeedum has stayed there before and really hated it because the nightclub was too loud.  he claimed he could hear the bass anywhere in the hotel.

i've stayed there and didn't notice anything.

Yes, twice before. Never noticed it either. We've always been pretty high up though. I usually stay in the Mandarin/Aria/Cosmo triangle.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: cfbandyman on February 12, 2018, 10:23:33 AM
@pissclams seems to hate gambling. this hurts my feelings.
it’s only gambling when you have a shot at winning
the truth is that vegas is a dirty town filled with dirty people living broken dreams.  behind the neon sits a truly sad place that I don’t care for at all.

To some degree true, but my sister lived there for a few years. Once you get about 2 miles away from the strip it's a pretty normal town that functions like any other place. It's got amazing weather like 8 months out of the year, and a lot of cool places nearby to go to. Where my sister lived if it weren't for the fact you could look towards the east and squint at the horizon and see the everything of the strip, you'd never known the wiser. Some pretty good greek places to eat near her place too.

The dirty places I think you're references is the stuff just nearby the strip, those are the people who are trying to live off the glow of a very superficial place.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on February 12, 2018, 10:35:21 AM
Ever stayed at the cosmo before?  gE.c user Dumdeedum has stayed there before and really hated it because the nightclub was too loud.  he claimed he could hear the bass anywhere in the hotel.

i've stayed there and didn't notice anything.
It's the best hotel IMO. The patios are awesome.

The March madness party is a blast. Get the VIP option (obviously)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on February 12, 2018, 11:44:21 AM
Ever stayed at the cosmo before?  gE.c user Dumdeedum has stayed there before and really hated it because the nightclub was too loud.  he claimed he could hear the bass anywhere in the hotel.

i've stayed there and didn't notice anything.
It's the best hotel IMO. The patios are awesome.

The March madness party is a blast. Get the VIP option (obviously)

I've done the hoops party twice. we only do it one day each time. it would wear me out being in the dark all day for the entire trip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on February 12, 2018, 02:09:11 PM
Ever stayed at the cosmo before?  gE.c user Dumdeedum has stayed there before and really hated it because the nightclub was too loud.  he claimed he could hear the bass anywhere in the hotel.

i've stayed there and didn't notice anything.
It's the best hotel IMO. The patios are awesome.

The March madness party is a blast. Get the VIP option (obviously)

I've done the hoops party twice. we only do it one day each time. it would wear me out being in the dark all day for the entire trip.
Yeah I only do it one day as well. Other day just mobile bet and sit at the pool.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on February 12, 2018, 02:51:14 PM
you can mobile bet and sit at the pool at the ymca in prairie village too
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on February 12, 2018, 05:56:04 PM
You struck me as a Woodside man
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on May 25, 2018, 10:01:47 AM
First Vegas MDW incoming!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 10, 2018, 05:19:30 PM
I’m up 4 figures on the black jack tables right now, is that good?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 11, 2018, 12:45:15 PM
I’m up 4 figures on the black jack tables right now, is that good?

where do you stand now?   That's the part that matters...
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 11, 2018, 12:56:26 PM
I’m up 4 figures on the black jack tables right now, is that good?

where do you stand now?   That's the part that matters...

Depends on how parlays go today but feeling pretty confident.

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: eastcat on June 13, 2018, 08:18:18 PM
living in vegas 7mos now.

Pretty sick actually.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: stunted on June 14, 2018, 02:56:48 AM
also in vegas for the summer and i think it's a great place
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on June 14, 2018, 07:03:29 AM
You guys besties with KIV yet?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on August 30, 2018, 09:22:54 AM
Booked March madness 2019 flights. Southwest schedule opened today.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2018, 07:17:54 PM
Looks like I’m going back in about 2 months.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on November 13, 2018, 05:12:13 PM
Going for the first time in 2 years this weekend, will be with my buddy and his dad. Tentative plan is to gamble and booze the entire time but we could end up boozing and gambling.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Playboy X on November 13, 2018, 05:13:56 PM
Going for the first time in 2 years this weekend, will be with my buddy and his dad. Tentative plan is to gamble and booze the entire time but we could end up boozing and gambling.

save some time for that sweet vegas pussy and the sativa
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on November 13, 2018, 05:20:07 PM
Going for the first time in 2 years this weekend, will be with my buddy and his dad. Tentative plan is to gamble and booze the entire time but we could end up boozing and gambling.

save some time for that sweet vegas pussy and the sativa
Can you inject your marijuana products at the tables?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 13, 2018, 06:08:17 PM
You can if they are edibles I think.  I’ll be there at the end of the month for championship weekend!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on November 14, 2018, 09:12:14 AM
I was there two weekends ago with some family for my brother in law's 40th bday - so it was a little lower-key.  Stayed at MGM (which must be the biggest hotel in the world). 

We went down to Fremont on Friday night.  I had an absolute blast down there.  Gambling on the strip is hard -- what with the $25-$50 minimums at most tables.  I could stomach that if my friends were dead set on it, but my family definitely wasn't.  There are much more casual minimums at Fremont.  Plus it's still a pretty crazy atmosphere down there.

Went to some exotic gun range and shot some crazy guns -- way more fun than I expected it to be.  Also saw Absinthe -- which was great.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ben ji on November 14, 2018, 12:11:12 PM
I was there two weekends ago with some family for my brother in law's 40th bday - so it was a little lower-key.  Stayed at MGM (which must be the biggest hotel in the world). 

We went down to Fremont on Friday night.  I had an absolute blast down there.  Gambling on the strip is hard -- what with the $25-$50 minimums at most tables.  I could stomach that if my friends were dead set on it, but my family definitely wasn't.  There are much more casual minimums at Fremont.  Plus it's still a pretty crazy atmosphere down there.

Went to some exotic gun range and shot some crazy guns -- way more fun than I expected it to be.  Also saw Absinthe -- which was great.

Appreciate the recap dlew!  Will definitely try and go to Fremont street one of the days.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on November 14, 2018, 01:35:12 PM
Going for the first time in 2 years this weekend, will be with my buddy and his dad. Tentative plan is to gamble and booze the entire time but we could end up boozing and gambling.

save some time for that sweet vegas pussy and the sativa

What are the pbx recommended spots for picking up premium sativa and sweet Vegas pussy?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 14, 2018, 03:35:17 PM
fremont is bitb, i'm glad me and dlew see I2I on this one
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on November 14, 2018, 04:03:45 PM
fremont is bitb, i'm glad me and dlew see I2I on this one
It's the perfect place for a 20 something to go out and get torn up at.  20 somethings have no business gambling on the strip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: meow meow on November 14, 2018, 04:56:46 PM
i do my best gambling in the hours of 2-4 am on the strip at about a 6.5
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on November 14, 2018, 06:09:42 PM
I play pretty much just play poker now and you can do that at almost any Vegas casino and the best action is usually on the strip.

Table games are for suckers.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on November 14, 2018, 07:37:30 PM
I always thought Fremont was where the olds went when they couldn't walk the strip?

You can find low table minimums all over the strip...casino Royale is my personal fave for low minimums
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on November 15, 2018, 07:57:45 AM
new york new york is where I play low limit blackjack while a 7+. I close one eye to focus on the cards. then both to look around the room. then back to one eye to look at my cards again because I've forgotten what I have. repeat to infinity.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on November 15, 2018, 08:49:54 AM
new york new york is where I play low limit blackjack while a 7+. I close one eye to focus on the cards. then both to look around the room. then back to one eye to look at my cards again because I've forgotten what I have. repeat to infinity.
That's a good sig move.

fremont is bitb, i'm glad me and dlew see I2I on this one
It's the perfect place for a 20 something to go out and get torn up at.  20 somethings have no business gambling on the strip.
I've never played poker in a casino.  I don't think I'm any good at it, and those people would eat me alive.  I stick exclusively to BJ and craps.

I always thought Fremont was where the olds went when they couldn't walk the strip?

You can find low table minimums all over the strip...casino Royale is my personal fave for low minimums
Weren't very many olds when I went downtown.  It was really a pretty raucous environment.  Tons of people boozing in the street.  4 or 5 pretty impressive stages with bands playing.  People zooming by in the zipline overhead with the big light up ceiling thing.  Maybe things were different back in the '90s gramps  :lol:.  And yeah, when I was talking about how the strip's casinos were really expensive, I wasn't talking about the casino at the best western.  Hooters (which I also played at last week) also has some low minimums.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on November 15, 2018, 08:51:59 AM
I've done pretty well playing poker at a casino.  Unless you're playing in some high limit game, I think it is mostly tourists.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on November 15, 2018, 08:54:47 AM
I've done pretty well playing poker at a casino.  Unless you're playing in some high limit game, I think it is mostly tourists.
I should also mention that I don't like playing poker.  I get bored with it very quickly.  Probably because I'm a millennial.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2018, 08:56:37 AM
I paid for Mrs Wacky and I's honeymoon on casino poker $. It's super easy to seek out the rubes at those places. Lots of "I just got my paycheck i'm gonna make it big" dumbasses on Friday and Saturday nights.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on November 15, 2018, 09:00:10 AM
I like pai gow  :shy:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on November 15, 2018, 09:21:00 AM
I like pai gow  :shy:

it's super easy and low risk (like no matter how dumb you are the dealer will not let you do something stupid).
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2018, 09:22:51 AM
getting stuck with strangers at a poker table is my nightmare. with BJ you can just drop in for a minute and then leave whenever if it sucks or stick around if its good. when it's good they call it "hot", like oh man this table is hot. <--- pro tip
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: chum1 on November 15, 2018, 09:25:07 AM
I like it when they say that they have loose slots. I like it even more when they say they have the loosest slots in town.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on November 15, 2018, 09:29:26 AM
I like pai gow  :shy:

it's super easy and low risk (like no matter how dumb you are the dealer will not let you do something stupid).

So many side bets and strategies (that don't matter cause you'll push anyway). I play it with 7mom and it's a good time.

All about blackjack w/ the boys tho
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2018, 09:32:41 AM
Strangers  :curse:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on November 15, 2018, 09:36:36 AM
I like it when they say that they have loose slots. I like it even more when they say they have the loosest slots in town.

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2018, 09:41:51 AM
Strangers  :curse:

no no i mean specifically getting stuck with strangers at a poker table. there's nothing fun there. like you have to keep your face super serious and stoic. they call this a "poker face" like oh man look at that guy's poker face <---- pro tip
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2018, 09:43:11 AM
BJ is lots more fun and energetic and interactive and my goodness do i really have to explain this to everyone (except dlew)?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2018, 09:44:10 AM
guy with frowny face and sunglasses takes his index and middle finger and taps twice on the table x infinity  :zzz:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2018, 09:46:08 AM
That's fair about the energy thing. I just like poker because I can sit there with my $ longer. I usually can find a few buds at the table who like to joke around and talk about the game. We kinda lol at the guy in the corner taking the game way too seriously.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on November 15, 2018, 09:48:35 AM
There is too much to do in Vegas to waste time doing anything you're not 100% into.  I usually play poker when other people want to do stuff I'm not into.

Part of poker is your winning means other people losing.  Hardly as fun as BJ or craps where everyone wins and parties together.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2018, 10:11:58 AM
yes
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2018, 10:17:33 AM
Betting on games is the best way to go in Vegas. That way when you're running around and partying with your boys, you can high five together when you see the game in the corner of the bar while making out with chicks.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 15, 2018, 10:32:50 AM
I plan on making a ton of money betting on all the conference championship games. :cool:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on November 15, 2018, 11:08:20 AM
Do a big ass parlay with a bunch of sure things followed by an upset at the end. 
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 15, 2018, 11:10:16 AM
 :love:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 01, 2018, 11:11:01 AM
LFG!!

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 01, 2018, 11:44:26 AM
LFG!!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/3482f5d7db7f91c8d185e50ebe968d9c.jpg)
Which one are you at?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 01, 2018, 11:46:07 AM
LFG!!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181201/3482f5d7db7f91c8d185e50ebe968d9c.jpg)
Which one are you at?

Mandalay Bay
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 01, 2018, 11:46:12 AM
I spent a night at the Luxor over Thanksgiving and it was pretty lol. Needs a refresh bad. But we got to stay in the pyramid which was kind of cool!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 01, 2018, 12:04:35 PM
I went to three(!) shows because I went with family:

Mystere: Great Cirque show. I'd never been to one and was amazed.

Piff the Magic Dragon: Magic and comedy that one of my kids had heard of, I hadn't. It was like in a comedy club setup in the flamingo. Very funny and pretty good tricks but a weird crowd. For whatever reason his tricks didn't seem to fit with the vibe of the room. But definitely worth seeing and probably my favorite.

Blue Man Group: probably my kids' favorite. It's pretty out there and kind of amazing that it's so mainstream. I liked when they did physical comedy and just banged on drums and hated when they used their shitty Vegas band.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 01, 2018, 12:05:26 PM
Also rented a car to go to the Hoover dam and got upgraded to a convertible mustang! Was pretty sweet. Also Zion was stunning
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 01, 2018, 12:10:43 PM
We went to Michael Jackson One last night and it was awesome. First Cirque show for me too.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: tdaver on December 02, 2018, 06:45:36 PM
Also rented a car to go to the Hoover dam and got upgraded to a convertible mustang! Was pretty sweet. Also Zion was stunning

Was the shuttle running at Zion or did you get to drive in the main canyon?  Hike any?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2018, 07:07:15 PM
Also rented a car to go to the Hoover dam and got upgraded to a convertible mustang! Was pretty sweet. Also Zion was stunning

Was the shuttle running at Zion or did you get to drive in the main canyon?  Hike any?

had to take the shuttle but really liked it. We got there pretty early and it was way easier than driving would have been because it was the day after Thanksgiving and really busy. Like we walked right onto a shuttle when we parked and never waited more than 5 minutes for a shuttle from stop to stop in the canyon. We were with smaller kids so mostly did pretty easy hikes, the most difficult was Watchman as most trails listed as "moderate" were closed. Also did Canyon Overlook and saw some of the bighorn sheep along with Weeping Rock, Emerald Pool, and the River walk one.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 12, 2018, 10:13:20 PM
Trip coming up this January with the mrs. and looking for recommendos. 

Scenario: Planning to stay in Cesar's palace and would prefer to stick around the strip. 

Things we want to do:
-One of the cirque shows (already seen O)
-Magician, comedian, both?
-FOOOOOD (got a food tour lined up already for one evening)
-Sports gambling (it's NFC/AFC conference championship weekend!)
-Texas Hold 'em tournaments
-Cheap table games

GO!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2018, 07:11:16 AM
* Love is the only Cirque show I've seen so I'd say that.
* Never been to any of those shows. If seinfeld is in residence at Caesars
* Cosmo has the best selection of quality reasonable priced food. Any specific type of food? Either way eat at secret pizza. 3rd floor next to blue ribbon....long hallway. No sign.
* Mirage book is good but not so good with drink tickets.
* No idea on hold em
* Casino Royale
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 13, 2018, 07:38:15 AM


Trip coming up this January with the mrs. and looking for recommendos. 

Scenario: Planning to stay in Cesar's palace and would prefer to stick around the strip. 

Things we want to do:
-One of the cirque shows (already seen O)
-Magician, comedian, both?
-FOOOOOD (got a food tour lined up already for one evening)
-Sports gambling (it's NFC/AFC conference championship weekend!)
-Texas Hold 'em tournaments
-Cheap table games

GO!

Piff is a good magician and comedian.

I don't know why you're doing a food tour just one night but Mon Ami Gabi in Paris was a random excellent meal we had that didn't require reservations far in advance. (I'd recommend figuring out where you want to eat and make reservations early).
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 13, 2018, 07:48:43 AM
lady gaga
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2018, 09:17:58 AM

Piff is a good magician and comedian.

I don't know why you're doing a food tour just one night but Mon Ami Gabi in Paris was a random excellent meal we had that didn't require reservations far in advance. (I'd recommend figuring out where you want to eat and make reservations early).

Good tip on booking reservations. The main reason we’d only do the food tour one night is time. The one we’re doing takes 3 hours. Also, need some flexibility on Sunday to watch the playoff games we’ll be betting on.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 09:18:37 AM
Trip coming up this January with the mrs. and looking for recommendos. 

Scenario: Planning to stay in Cesar's palace and would prefer to stick around the strip. 

Things we want to do:
-One of the cirque shows (already seen O)
-Magician, comedian, both?
-FOOOOOD (got a food tour lined up already for one evening)
-Sports gambling (it's NFC/AFC conference championship weekend!)
-Texas Hold 'em tournaments
-Cheap table games

GO!

-go see carrot top at the luxor. wtf, carrot top? i thought the same thing. but yes. i lived in vegas five years and visit dozens of times per year. it is the best show i've been to other than random one-offs, and have never encountered anyone who didn't like it.

-best sportsbooks in town currently: 1) westgate (but off strip); 2) cosmo; 3) caesars (but now requires seat reservations); 4) wynn (but they still give significant play to horses); 5) mirage. for best chance at good seating, i'd uber to the westgate. in addition to the main area sportsbook (which is massive), they also have movie theater style seating in the main casino area (remains a well-kept secret) w/ finger foods, beer buckets, etc. you will be guaranteed to find a good seat at westgate w the shortest lines possible during one of the busiest weekends (sportsbook-wise) of the year.

-beatles love is a good circus show. but i'm not a big circus show guy.

-the high roller (world's tallest ferris wheel) thing is actually pretty cool. i'd recommend it, but get the unlimited booze one that comes with a bartender. it's fairly inexpensive.

-for poker, these sites are great (updated daily): https://www.pokeratlas.com/poker-tournaments/las-vegas-nevada/upcoming

-food is easy. no shortage of great restaurants. if you want a quick lunch w huge menu, grand lux cafe (in venetian) is a solid option.

as always, slip a few $20s between your license and credit card at check-in and if asked, steer them to the type of upgrade you're looking for. here's caesars' success rate: http://www.frontdesktip.com/las-vegas/caesars-palace/

it sounds like you're going between jan 15-jan 21 (?), which should be a great time to go. there's a massive convention (180k people) the week before you arrive, and a few other big ones toward the end of the month.

i'd also recommend a golden knights game. they play the penguins on saturday jan 19th.

don't play airport slots. tightest machines in town. :)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2018, 09:34:39 AM
Now those are some hot tips!

Is there like no chance of getting a seat at Cesar’s without a reservation? Ideally I’d like to take in a little bit of the atmosphere but mostly just place a few bets and monitor the games while doing other stuff (with the ability to peak in if something gets exciting). I don’t necessarily want to be glued to the TV unless the Chiefs are in the AFC championship game.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: star seed 7 on December 13, 2018, 10:22:00 AM
I've never even contemplated the sandwich tip, going to have to keep that in mind, rake.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 10:28:41 AM
Now those are some hot tips!

Is there like no chance of getting a seat at Cesar’s without a reservation? Ideally I’d like to take in a little bit of the atmosphere but mostly just place a few bets and monitor the games while doing other stuff (with the ability to peak in if something gets exciting). I don’t necessarily want to be glued to the TV unless the Chiefs are in the AFC championship game.

a bunch of us went for a CFB saturday about six weeks ago, we paid $144 per seat, which reserves your spot for the day. virtually every seat was reserved and there wasn't much for the general public until much later in the day, when there were just a handful of games left.

you can see the reservation prices here, it looks like NFL playoffs is priced similarly: https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/casino/race-and-sports-book#.XBKEjZNKjR0

honestly, between the long sportsbook lines, the good-not-great service, and the lack of food options (you have to walk to the food court about 250 yards away), i'd put the caesars experience solidly behind a few of the others on the list.

we went to westgate the next day for NFL sunday. we got a VIP booth for i want to say $700, but the entire cost of the box goes toward food and beverage. we had seven of us, stuffed our face with food from 10am to 4pm, drank from beginning to end, and still didn't use up the allotment. service was great, seating was great, views were great, atmosphere was great. but again, a box isn't necessary to enjoy westgate; you'll find good enough seating on your own.

here's a decent overview of various books on the strip: https://vegashax.com/2018/09/10/best-sportsbooks-for-football/

the books that i personally like to support in town are south point and westgate. both have top-notch staffs who focus on customer service and aren't trying to nickel-and-dime their guests to death. i understand why many books (not just caesars) are going the reserve-a-seat route (caesars, for example, can profit roughly 50k per football weekend on reserved seats if they sell out), but like most decisions casinos in town are making, these are short-sighted moves that are turning people away.

there are lots of guys (and gals potentially!), similar to myself, who go to vegas primarily to bet sports and watch games - particularly if it's a big sports weekend. but between paying (constantly rising) resort fees, paying for WiFi, paying for daily parking, paying for a seat in the sportsbook, paying for drinks (small bets used to get you a handful of drinks; now at many properties $200 gets you one drink ticket), many people are deciding they'd rather just go to a bar.

they'll still get my money because i'm a sicko, but just pointing out the error of their ways.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 10:38:31 AM
Now those are some hot tips!

Is there like no chance of getting a seat at Cesar’s without a reservation? Ideally I’d like to take in a little bit of the atmosphere but mostly just place a few bets and monitor the games while doing other stuff (with the ability to peak in if something gets exciting). I don’t necessarily want to be glued to the TV unless the Chiefs are in the AFC championship game.

sorry, didn't respond to your specific question and instead went on my anti-vegas rant. :D

there's a horizontal bar directly behind the caesars sportsbook seating. you can just stand and hang back there and you'll have perfectly fine views of the screen as long as you don't mind being on your feet; and the casino floor (in both directions) is literally steps away.

if you plan to bet sports at any property, i'd stop by a few of the different books on a weekday morning and deposit to the apps. caesars has an app; and then MGM has an app (you can sign up at either bellagio or mirage, which are on opposite sides of caesars). then across the street, venetian (CG technology) has an app; and then finally, William Hill has apps (and kiosks) at Casino Royale, literally five steps into the building as you walk in off the strip.

the downside to this, obviously, is that this eliminates the thrill of walking to the counter after a winning bet and cashing your ticket while trying to act like you win all the time.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2018, 10:55:35 AM
So you have to be in the casino to place a bet & collect using the app?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 11:25:25 AM
So you have to be in the casino to place a bet & collect using the app?

you can place bets on any app anywhere as long as you're in the state of nevada. other than line shopping (i.e., Team X might be -3 at Book A and -3.5 at Book B) and betting options (some apps offer in-running wagering while others don't), there really isn't a big need to get multiple apps if you're just placing a few bets for fun. you'd probably be perfectly content using just the caesars app.

but someone like steve dave, who is a very serious sports bettor, is definitely going to get every app in town and probably try to cut deals with the various sportsbook managers so that he can get increased limits, lines of credit, etc.

as for cashing out, you can withdraw at the counter on your way out of town; or leave the funds in your app account for the next time (it will be safe, and is guaranteed by NGC); or, if you win a decent chunk of change, they'd probably be willing to mail you a check.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 11:31:20 AM
That's fair about the energy thing. I just like poker because I can sit there with my $ longer. I usually can find a few buds at the table who like to joke around and talk about the game. We kinda lol at the guy in the corner taking the game way too seriously.

if there is a guy with glasses on, earphones in, hoodie up, i will re-raise you again and again, with increasing bet size, until you are forced to make such an uncomfortable decision that the ear phones come out or the glasses come off.

once that happens, you might as well just get up from the table, because i am so far inside your head that it's no longer a matter of if you'll go broke but when.  :ROFL:
Title: vegas
Post by: 8manpick on December 13, 2018, 12:18:44 PM
Rake, any NCAA tourney Vegas pro-tips? Planning to go next spring
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 12:54:48 PM
Rake, any NCAA tourney Vegas pro-tips? Planning to go next spring

off strip is better than on strip. viewing areas are better than actual sportsbooks. paying for exclusivity helps (most casinos have pay-for parties), but it isn't necessary.

i heard good things about top golf vegas being a good place to watch march madness last year. if you haven't been there, i'd recommend it, it's topgolf's flagship location and cost $50 million to build. really impressive place with lots of bars, viewing screens, things to do (pool, ping pong, golf, bean bags, etc.) and located just behind MGM Grand.

south point is a good place to watch. it's also free if memory serves. they open up a big ballroom on the second floor, typically is not overcrowded, cheap drinks, and as anyone who has ever been to south point knows, they give away more drink tickets than you could ever actually use - often a handful on minimum sized bets.

as an added bonus musburger hangs there monday-to-friday  :love:*

*oops, forgot he's kinda lame now.  :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2018, 01:05:54 PM
Cosmo viewing party is the best NCAA tournament experience I've done....paired with mobile app it's even better.

I used to suffer going to Westgate because of their free booze but when that dried up it wasn't worth the trip there although it is a great book.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 13, 2018, 01:17:19 PM
Way too much fomo to sit inside watching sports on TVs in vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2018, 01:32:59 PM
Also I kinda get the excitement/buzz, but March madness is the one time of year that pretty much everyone in the country has access to as good a gambling experience as you can get in Vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DQ12 on December 13, 2018, 02:27:57 PM
i feel like such a mark for not utilizing that $20 trick.

cas and me and another couple of guys go out for a CFB saturday once a year.  we reserve a couch at the mirage book.  it's a blast.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 02:51:29 PM
i feel like such a mark for not utilizing that $20 trick.

the most optimal time to do it is when staying by yourself on a weekday (monday to thursday). almost no vegas hotel is fully booked and they always have upgraded rooms available. the best rooms are king only, so if you need two queens, you're probably gonna be disappointed in your upgrade most of the time.

the most common upgrades are higher floor (which i hate) and better view (i rarely even open the windows), but every once in a while you strike gold and get the admiral suite or something badass.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 13, 2018, 03:08:05 PM
I'm terrified of the desk clerk looking at the $20 bill and thinking "wtf is this, peasant" and flipping it back at me and the rest of the check in process is extremely awkward.

And now the m-life app does mobile check in/mobile key so I get to avoid all of that anyways
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on December 13, 2018, 03:21:03 PM
i feel like such a mark for not utilizing that $20 trick.

the most optimal time to do it is when staying by yourself on a weekday (monday to thursday). almost no vegas hotel is fully booked and they always have upgraded rooms available. the best rooms are king only, so if you need two queens, you're probably gonna be disappointed in your upgrade most of the time.

the most common upgrades are higher floor (which i hate) and better view (i rarely even open the windows), but every once in a while you strike gold and get the admiral suite or something badass.

Do you think slipping a $100 is 5x as successful/more valuable?  What about starting at a suite level and then hoping to get something outrageous?  I skimmed, but wanted to ask the expert.

I will say that I have used the tip $20 thing a few times in my life and it has been incred
-no reservation at a restaurant in Chicago with a party of 6 and got seated within 15 min
-got a reserved room at a hotel bar which normally was several hundred for $40 with two tips
Title: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2018, 03:49:26 PM
Was just wondering the peasant version of KK’s question: do you think it would make any appreciable difference between slipping $20 vs $40? I will say we booked one of the cheapest rooms and we did that cause we don’t plan on spending much time there, but it would be pretty sweet to get a room upgrade for $20. On the flip side I’ll feel kinda dumb if I pay $40 to move up some floors tho.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2018, 04:05:24 PM
I'm terrified of the desk clerk looking at the $20 bill and thinking "wtf is this, peasant" and flipping it back at me and the rest of the check in process is extremely awkward.

And now the m-life app does mobile check in/mobile key so I get to avoid all of that anyways

This. Never done this trick despite 50 trips to Vegas. Seems weird and I'd eff it up
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on December 13, 2018, 04:49:13 PM
i always do the $20 check in trick and it always works but i'm also a k-state legend so maybe that's why
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 06:02:19 PM
i feel like such a mark for not utilizing that $20 trick.

the most optimal time to do it is when staying by yourself on a weekday (monday to thursday). almost no vegas hotel is fully booked and they always have upgraded rooms available. the best rooms are king only, so if you need two queens, you're probably gonna be disappointed in your upgrade most of the time.

the most common upgrades are higher floor (which i hate) and better view (i rarely even open the windows), but every once in a while you strike gold and get the admiral suite or something badass.

Do you think slipping a $100 is 5x as successful/more valuable?  What about starting at a suite level and then hoping to get something outrageous?  I skimmed, but wanted to ask the expert.

I will say that I have used the tip $20 thing a few times in my life and it has been incred
-no reservation at a restaurant in Chicago with a party of 6 and got seated within 15 min
-got a reserved room at a hotel bar which normally was several hundred for $40 with two tips

yeah, cost of room, length of stay, day of week and property are all considerations. if you're staying in a standard room for five nights at bellagio, then $20 probably won't take you very far. but $60-$100 would. and if the tip is only 10%-ish the cost of your overall stay, i'd argue that's not a bad price to pay if the upgrade is good enough.

the other thing is that there's not huge risk to offering a big tip. if they can't give you something that they feel is commensurate with what you're giving them, then they'll probably just return it to you and let you know "that the best we can do unfortunately is just a view upgrade."

okay, now for a real tip, and apologies for anyone already aware of this. but if you ever stay at mirage, there's a VIP option that adds $100 to your reservation. this gives you access to the private lounge for check-in (saves you 30-60 mins during peak hours), and also access to unlimited beverages - soda, water, beer (bottled), wine and coffee. on our most recent trip, we booked four rooms under the same name - and all seven people in our reservation were able to access the lounge anytime from 9am to 10pm.

if you're in a group of 4-5 and plan to stay a few days, it's a great deal. it only takes three rounds of drinks to recover the cost you'd be paying at a casino bar; and just in general, it's centrally located so easy to stop in and grab a drink before a walk on the strip or for when you return.

more info about it here: https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/index.php?threads/mirage-vip-lounge.153617/
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 13, 2018, 07:34:08 PM
My wife told the desk at the Park MGM that it was her birthday and they gave us like $100 in food and drink
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Spracne on December 13, 2018, 07:49:05 PM
My wife told the desk at the Park MGM that it was her birthday and they gave us like $100 in food and drink

I'm sure it actually was her birthday, but that reminds me of a related and relatively innocent con when traveling with your wife, partner, sig other, or just friend, which is to tell them you're there to celebrate your anniversary. Wow!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on December 13, 2018, 07:50:04 PM
My wife told the desk at the Park MGM that it was her birthday and they gave us like $100 in food and drink

I'm sure it actually was her birthday, but that reminds me of a related and relatively innocent con when traveling with your wife, partner, sig other, or just friend, which is to tell them you're there to celebrate your anniversary. Wow!
It was the week before and I think she was up front about it. Kinda crazy
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 13, 2018, 08:06:06 PM
My wife told the desk at the Park MGM that it was her birthday and they gave us like $100 in food and drink

I'm sure it actually was her birthday, but that reminds me of a related and relatively innocent con when traveling with your wife, partner, sig other, or just friend, which is to tell them you're there to celebrate your anniversary. Wow!
It was the week before and I think she was up front about it. Kinda crazy

Smack thwarted!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2018, 08:47:37 PM
Ok Vegas pros: pregnant wife, celebrating anniversary, but cheap room and overall cheap appearance probably. How do I maximize the check in experience? $20? $40? Fake contractions?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Spracne on December 13, 2018, 08:50:53 PM
My wife told the desk at the Park MGM that it was her birthday and they gave us like $100 in food and drink

I'm sure it actually was her birthday, but that reminds me of a related and relatively innocent con when traveling with your wife, partner, sig other, or just friend, which is to tell them you're there to celebrate your anniversary. Wow!
It was the week before and I think she was up front about it. Kinda crazy

Smack thwarted!

No smack intended. I meant exactly what I said, dork.
Title: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 13, 2018, 08:55:05 PM
Ok Vegas pros: pregnant wife, celebrating anniversary, but cheap room and overall cheap appearance probably. How do I maximize the check in experience? $20? $40? Fake contractions?

I did a person free check-in with mobile check in. They sent me an email when my room was ready with a QR code. Then I went to the nobody in line mobile check in desk, scanned the QR code, and out popped my room keys. Was pretty slick. Although I guess you can’t tip a $20 to a card printing machine.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2018, 08:57:05 PM
That remote advice is not even remotely helpful.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 13, 2018, 09:16:49 PM
Happy to help.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2018, 09:19:55 PM
Those kiosks give you the absolute worst room of whatever room type you booked....
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 13, 2018, 10:12:59 PM
Those kiosks give you the absolute worst room of whatever room type you booked....

In what way? I mean when you get in before 9AM on a Friday, and normal check in time is 3PM, are you really gonna be that picky. I know you’re an airport dork, do you just stay there? I want to lay my luggage down, who gaf if you are 5 floors higher
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 13, 2018, 10:17:52 PM
Ok Vegas pros: pregnant wife, celebrating anniversary, but cheap room and overall cheap appearance probably. How do I maximize the check in experience? $20? $40? Fake contractions?

slip $40 to the person checking you in, be overly nice, and keep letting them know what they can't do.

"i know you probably can't, but..."

if you strike the right tone, and if they like you, they'll try to make your day. they deal with enough miserable complainers who don't give them anything, you'll be a refreshing change of pace.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Spracne on December 13, 2018, 10:26:20 PM
"I know you probably can't help my pregnant wife and I on our anniversary, but..."

^winning formula

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2018, 07:07:35 AM
Those kiosks give you the absolute worst room of whatever room type you booked....

In what way? I mean when you get in before 9AM on a Friday, and normal check in time is 3PM, are you really gonna be that picky. I know you’re an airport dork, do you just stay there? I want to lay my luggage down, who gaf if you are 5 floors higher

Rooms vary (accessible, close to ice machine, crap view) even within the same room type. The human check in staff will move you away from those rooms during checkin...even moreso if you tip them apparently.

I have used them and I don't really care about my room but the last three pages has been about paying 20 bucks to get a "better" room so thought it was relevant to let the "I want the best room ever" dudes know that the kiosk route will do the opposite.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 26, 2018, 09:35:47 AM
Now those are some hot tips!

Is there like no chance of getting a seat at Cesar’s without a reservation? Ideally I’d like to take in a little bit of the atmosphere but mostly just place a few bets and monitor the games while doing other stuff (with the ability to peak in if something gets exciting). I don’t necessarily want to be glued to the TV unless the Chiefs are in the AFC championship game.

a bunch of us went for a CFB saturday about six weeks ago, we paid $144 per seat, which reserves your spot for the day. virtually every seat was reserved and there wasn't much for the general public until much later in the day, when there were just a handful of games left.

you can see the reservation prices here, it looks like NFL playoffs is priced similarly: https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/casino/race-and-sports-book#.XBKEjZNKjR0

honestly, between the long sportsbook lines, the good-not-great service, and the lack of food options (you have to walk to the food court about 250 yards away), i'd put the caesars experience solidly behind a few of the others on the list.

we went to westgate the next day for NFL sunday. we got a VIP booth for i want to say $700, but the entire cost of the box goes toward food and beverage. we had seven of us, stuffed our face with food from 10am to 4pm, drank from beginning to end, and still didn't use up the allotment. service was great, seating was great, views were great, atmosphere was great. but again, a box isn't necessary to enjoy westgate; you'll find good enough seating on your own.

here's a decent overview of various books on the strip: https://vegashax.com/2018/09/10/best-sportsbooks-for-football/

the books that i personally like to support in town are south point and westgate. both have top-notch staffs who focus on customer service and aren't trying to nickel-and-dime their guests to death. i understand why many books (not just caesars) are going the reserve-a-seat route (caesars, for example, can profit roughly 50k per football weekend on reserved seats if they sell out), but like most decisions casinos in town are making, these are short-sighted moves that are turning people away.

there are lots of guys (and gals potentially!), similar to myself, who go to vegas primarily to bet sports and watch games - particularly if it's a big sports weekend. but between paying (constantly rising) resort fees, paying for WiFi, paying for daily parking, paying for a seat in the sportsbook, paying for drinks (small bets used to get you a handful of drinks; now at many properties $200 gets you one drink ticket), many people are deciding they'd rather just go to a bar.

they'll still get my money because i'm a sicko, but just pointing out the error of their ways.

yeah, Caesars seems to be toeing the line of figuring out just how far they can push people.   When I was there last January they were rolling out the lights on the machines that dictate when you've spent enough to get a free drink.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 26, 2018, 02:53:24 PM
Almost all the bar slot machines have that in every casino I hear....indont play slots though so not positive
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 27, 2018, 11:04:22 AM
Almost all the bar slot machines have that in every casino I hear....indont play slots though so not positive

yeah, we were playing the automated roulette.   But they were expanding it across all games.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on December 27, 2018, 11:11:45 AM
The sports betting/drink tickets and poker comps are pretty bad now too.  Sad.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2018, 11:35:47 AM
The sports betting/drink tickets and poker comps are pretty bad now too.  Sad.

Yeah for sportsbooks Westgate was the last one close to the strip that did free drinks....went to tickets a few years ago. 

Can usually get 2-3 if you bet at least $50 on games at a time and throw the ticket writers a tip.  Real shame.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2018, 11:36:54 AM
Almost all the bar slot machines have that in every casino I hear....indont play slots though so not positive

yeah, we were playing the automated roulette.   But they were expanding it across all games.

my point was that it's not just Caesars...which is how I read your post.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 27, 2018, 12:20:07 PM
Almost all the bar slot machines have that in every casino I hear....indont play slots though so not positive

yeah, we were playing the automated roulette.   But they were expanding it across all games.

my point was that it's not just Caesars...which is how I read your post.


ah.  Gotcha.    We didn't hit many casinos when we were there (it was a convention trip) but Caesars at the time was the most obvious.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on December 27, 2018, 02:11:40 PM
The sports betting/drink tickets and poker comps are pretty bad now too.  Sad.

Yeah for sportsbooks Westgate was the last one close to the strip that did free drinks....went to tickets a few years ago. 

Can usually get 2-3 if you bet at least $50 on games at a time and throw the ticket writers a tip.  Real shame.

easiest way to get drink tickets, if you are so inclined, is to:

a) bet horses (lay a big favorite in a small field for a couple of bucks). most places will accommodate, and you'll have a chance of getting your money back and then some on the bet.

b) bet a smallish amount on a sports game, tip the ticket writer a couple of bucks, and then ask: "hey, do you guys still do drink tickets?" they'll probably throw one or two your way (they're stuck in a tough position if they don't.)

c) sit next to someone in the book who has a bunch of drink tickets on the arm rest of their chair. these people very likely made big bets, or many bets, to accumulate that many tickets. they'll give away the unused ones before they leave (i give mine away all the time), as they are only good on the same day.

an even better way is to line shop at two different books for the best prices on the same game and bet a lot on both sides. for example, let's say there's a Yankees-Athletics game. Caesars has Yankees -120 and MGM (next door) has Athletics +121. This sort of arbitrage - or something close to it - is not uncommon, especially on marquee games or if there's a big recent line move offshore.

So you can lay $1200 to win $1000 on Yankees at Caesars - and collect all your drink tickets; and you can lay $1000 to win $1210 at MGM on the A's - and collect all your drink tickets. Now you've got a handful of free drinks and you'll either break even (if the Yanks win) or win $10 (if the A's win). You can also do this with sides or totals in football and hoops, or basically any other point-spread sport, but you'll want to a) leave open the possibility of a push/middle (likely just a 5% proposition, admittedly) and b) lay the lowest possible vig you can and perhaps gamble to one side over the other.

or, you can skip all of the above and just buy drinks like a regular person, which isn't so bad.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 27, 2018, 02:19:12 PM
You can still mix yourself a giant STV&W or buy a bunch of beer and carry it around, right?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 8manpick on December 27, 2018, 02:55:25 PM

or, you can skip all of the above and just buy drinks like a regular person, which isn't so bad.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2018, 02:58:15 PM
The sports betting/drink tickets and poker comps are pretty bad now too.  Sad.

Yeah for sportsbooks Westgate was the last one close to the strip that did free drinks....went to tickets a few years ago. 

Can usually get 2-3 if you bet at least $50 on games at a time and throw the ticket writers a tip.  Real shame.

easiest way to get drink tickets, if you are so inclined, is to:

a) bet horses (lay a big favorite in a small field for a couple of bucks). most places will accommodate, and you'll have a chance of getting your money back and then some on the bet.

b) bet a smallish amount on a sports game, tip the ticket writer a couple of bucks, and then ask: "hey, do you guys still do drink tickets?" they'll probably throw one or two your way (they're stuck in a tough position if they don't.)

c) sit next to someone in the book who has a bunch of drink tickets on the arm rest of their chair. these people very likely made big bets, or many bets, to accumulate that many tickets. they'll give away the unused ones before they leave (i give mine away all the time), as they are only good on the same day.

an even better way is to line shop at two different books for the best prices on the same game and bet a lot on both sides. for example, let's say there's a Yankees-Athletics game. Caesars has Yankees -120 and MGM (next door) has Athletics +121. This sort of arbitrage - or something close to it - is not uncommon, especially on marquee games or if there's a big recent line move offshore.

So you can lay $1200 to win $1000 on Yankees at Caesars - and collect all your drink tickets; and you can lay $1000 to win $1210 at MGM on the A's - and collect all your drink tickets. Now you've got a handful of free drinks and you'll either break even (if the Yanks win) or win $10 (if the A's win). You can also do this with sides or totals in football and hoops, or basically any other point-spread sport, but you'll want to a) leave open the possibility of a push/middle (likely just a 5% proposition, admittedly) and b) lay the lowest possible vig you can and perhaps gamble to one side over the other.

or, you can skip all of the above and just buy drinks like a regular person, which isn't so bad.

that was a lot of words to say what I said...but yeah I agree, just buy a drink.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2018, 10:32:28 AM
Phil do you think you could ever make a post without an ellipsis?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 28, 2018, 10:53:51 AM
I...doubt it.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 28, 2018, 12:28:53 PM
I noticed that too mocat, it’s been a little...

(https://i.giphy.com/media/l3nW9Amv0dQQcJems/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 28, 2018, 12:30:07 PM
Believe me....I've noticed it to but I can't make myself stop and now that I know other people notice...I'm developing a complex...Merry Christmas to me.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on March 10, 2019, 03:45:07 PM
I know @KCFDcat has been to vegas for conference tournament week.  Anybody else?  I'm going this year (missing a couple days of the Phillips in KC  :Crybaby: ). 

Do they have organized watch parties like NCAA first round weekend?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 8manpick on July 06, 2019, 11:31:12 AM
Had the tasting menu at Momofuku Vegas last night and was one of the top 5 meals of my life.
Title: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 27, 2019, 09:27:32 PM
Is it bad when I watch newer movies about Vegas and I know exactly the casino just by the casino floor? Have I REALLY made it?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 27, 2019, 09:28:21 PM
Also, I should probably go again sometime soon
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on July 27, 2019, 10:28:42 PM
Is it bad when I watch newer movies about Vegas and I know exactly the casino just by the casino floor? Have I REALLY made it?

No, it’s great. I watch about every movie set in Vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 13, 2021, 11:56:15 AM
Looking at going in either June or July or both.  Looking at flights and rooms during the week and man there are some good deals.  Assuming by then enough people will have gotten chipped and maybe I will have too.  Need some vegas action soon
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2021, 12:36:12 PM
Vegas is open now
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on February 13, 2021, 12:42:01 PM
Did it ever close?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 13, 2021, 12:45:51 PM
Yeah they are going to like 50% capacity or something but I still am waiting until more of the vaccine and stuff is rolled out.  I also want to go during peak pool time season.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2021, 12:55:25 PM
Even though I'm optimistic I probably wouldn't book anything non-refundable based on the covid situation looking good.

Also I wonder how many people in vegas pools in June will be vaccinated.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 13, 2021, 01:07:41 PM
More than there are now  :dunno:

There are so many chemicals in those pools too, I'm not worried in the slightest about going in June/July and being outside in a pool.  I might even be chipped by then, who knows.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: jdagg2003 on February 15, 2021, 10:23:15 AM
I am supposed to be headed out first week of April. Everyone I am traveling with is chipped or will be by then so hopefully we are all good.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on February 15, 2021, 12:41:14 PM
This seems like a good freezing cold thing to plan.  Thanks!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on February 15, 2021, 02:21:55 PM
End of July I'm there.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 01, 2021, 04:03:39 PM
Will be there Monday-Thursday(5-8) this coming week. As I had thought, everything is open and I am chipped and ready for some pool/gambling action.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 04, 2021, 10:50:43 PM
Leaving tomorrow and I am ready to unleash incredible amounts of money to make up for the last year and a half.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: IPA4Me on July 05, 2021, 05:37:07 AM
Have an awesome trip.  Hope you win two bitcoins.

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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on July 05, 2021, 04:23:46 PM
Will be there Monday-Thursday(5-8) this coming week. As I had thought, everything is open and I am chipped and ready for some pool/gambling action.

make sure to visit circa downtown at some point on your trip.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 05, 2021, 10:23:54 PM
After several delayed southwest flights I have arrived. Vegas is…..busy :excited:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 05, 2021, 10:24:43 PM
Will be there Monday-Thursday(5-8) this coming week. As I had thought, everything is open and I am chipped and ready for some pool/gambling action.

make sure to visit circa downtown at some point on your trip.
Yeah it’s on my list of stuff to see when we go downtown. I originally looked at staying there but then saw the price and noped out.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on July 06, 2021, 07:24:20 AM
Will be there Monday-Thursday(5-8) this coming week. As I had thought, everything is open and I am chipped and ready for some pool/gambling action.

make sure to visit circa downtown at some point on your trip.
Yeah it’s on my list of stuff to see when we go downtown. I originally looked at staying there but then saw the price and noped out.

I wanted to get there in April but never made it downturn. Maybe July but for sure October
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on July 06, 2021, 08:07:08 AM
The pool at the circa is worth seeing but it'll run you $40-60 if you're not a guest at the circa or D
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on July 06, 2021, 10:18:39 AM
Eat at esther’s kitchen
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: waks on July 06, 2021, 11:15:49 AM
Win big in poker at the Golden Nugget and get yourself down to Gold & Silver Pawn. Also, the blackjack dealers at the D are great but they're generally pretty unenthusiastic dancers.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on July 06, 2021, 11:35:46 AM
what are the top dining destinations in vegas, are there any good places to eat?  i'm trying to get a few ideas for my october trip when i will be seeing LIONEL RITCHIE.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Spracne on July 06, 2021, 11:59:43 AM
what are the top dining destinations in vegas, are there any good places to eat?  i'm trying to get a few ideas for my october trip when i will be seeing LIONEL RITCHIE.

There's a McDonalds on the strip that you take an escalator from the sidewalk to, if you're feeling fancy.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on July 06, 2021, 12:06:20 PM
what are the top dining destinations in vegas, are there any good places to eat?  i'm trying to get a few ideas for my october trip when i will be seeing LIONEL RITCHIE.

LONGBONEs and sig cocks.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: j rake on July 06, 2021, 12:51:16 PM
hell's kitchen on las vegas blvd, right outside of caesars, is very strong & bonus points for convenience.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Kat Kid on July 06, 2021, 01:38:40 PM
what are the top dining destinations in vegas, are there any good places to eat?  i'm trying to get a few ideas for my october trip when i will be seeing LIONEL RITCHIE.

Esthers Kitchen
Lotus of Siam
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: sys on July 06, 2021, 02:20:16 PM
i really like the great greek, which is now all over las vegas.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on July 06, 2021, 03:28:19 PM
You can never go wrong with The Bootlegger. Old fashioned Italian, often w live music. Great traditional Italian and steaks https://bootleggerlasvegas.com/.

I believe this place used to be in the old Frontier or something like that. It's down by the airport now on S LVBLVD
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: ChiComCat on July 06, 2021, 03:30:59 PM
The food court at the Cosmo has good options from Hattie B's to a David Chang place.  Not anything that you have to hit but if you're in the area and want a quick lunch, there are great options.  Momofuku is there too which is very very good.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on July 06, 2021, 03:50:57 PM
You can never go wrong with The Bootlegger. Old fashioned Italian, often w live music. Great traditional Italian and steaks https://bootleggerlasvegas.com/.

I believe this place used to be in the old Frontier or something like that. It's down by the airport now on S LVBLVD

I've been here with The Ed.  :surprised:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on July 06, 2021, 06:08:19 PM
You can never go wrong with The Bootlegger. Old fashioned Italian, often w live music. Great traditional Italian and steaks https://bootleggerlasvegas.com/.

I believe this place used to be in the old Frontier or something like that. It's down by the airport now on S LVBLVD

I've been here with The Ed.  :surprised:

Game recognize game
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: pissclams on September 26, 2021, 04:22:44 PM
The food court at the Cosmo has good options from Hattie B's to a David Chang place.  Not anything that you have to hit but if you're in the area and want a quick lunch, there are great options.  Momofuku is there too which is very very good.
we’re staying at the palazzo but yeah momofuku
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Institutional Control on September 27, 2021, 07:23:52 AM
I'm flying to Vegas tonight for work.   :runaway:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on November 03, 2021, 04:19:18 PM
I think the cosmo is moving over to MGM. goodbye marriott.  :frown:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on November 03, 2021, 06:14:58 PM
I think the cosmo is moving over to MGM. goodbye marriott.  :frown:

Should be no sweat for you. Aren’t MGM and Hyatt still partnered?
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on November 03, 2021, 07:10:08 PM
Marriott is also out of the FountainBleau/Drew vaporware tower by the Strat.  MGM is selling Mirage.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on November 03, 2021, 07:58:57 PM
I think the cosmo is moving over to MGM. goodbye marriott.  :frown:

Should be no sweat for you. Aren’t MGM and Hyatt still partnered?

I have no hyatt status unfortunately
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on November 04, 2021, 12:49:29 AM
I think the cosmo is moving over to MGM. goodbye marriott.  :frown:

Should be no sweat for you. Aren’t MGM and Hyatt still partnered?

I have no hyatt status unfortunately

The emperor has no clothes.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on November 26, 2021, 10:27:21 PM
Watching Duke v Gonzaga is a nice reminder that Vegas is becoming a top-end sports town.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2021, 09:36:57 AM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 13, 2021, 09:44:32 AM
:combofan:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: kstate4life on December 13, 2021, 09:47:59 AM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.

Do it for the rest of us who don't get to travel for work and get awesome breaks from the daily chaos like that!!   Also the spa at the Cosmo is legit and maybe will help with some of that exhaustion... if you have time.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: IPA4Me on December 13, 2021, 10:54:22 AM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.
Same but did Palm Desert last week. Absolutely wrecked Thursday and Friday after getting home late on Wednesday. No guilt as my kids are much older and IDGAF if my ex wife struggled.  :surprised:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2021, 11:06:15 AM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.

this makes me sad.

Headed there in a couple weeks to work remotely and take advantage of companion pass.  The event is at Harrah's though barf
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Katpappy on December 13, 2021, 07:32:20 PM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.

Stay away from stray muff and give her what she wants when you get back.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Katpappy on December 13, 2021, 07:35:08 PM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.
Same but did Palm Desert last week. Absolutely wrecked Thursday and Friday after getting home late on Wednesday. No guilt as my kids are much older and IDGAF if my ex wife struggled.  :surprised:

Those are some strong words; I must remind myself to not get in your way.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: waks on December 13, 2021, 07:50:26 PM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.
Merge w/ signs of getting older thread.  :blindfold:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: tdaver on December 13, 2021, 09:27:58 PM
Skip out on the meetings and go hit red rock canyon or valley of fire.  Winter is desert trail season.   :billdance:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2021, 09:34:14 PM
I am extremely unavailable to do that. I am unfortunately a very big deal.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: IPA4Me on December 14, 2021, 06:49:01 AM
flying to vegas today for meetings this week. staying at encore. dinners at Tao and Lakeside. meetings at the wynn/encore. 5 or more years ago I'd have been absolutely stoked for this and try to add on a couple days to the end of this week but I'm dreading it. also my wife is having to pull double duty with swim/basketball/baseball/dance logistics and that makes me feel guilty. also I'll get back and obviously be absolutely worthless for a day because I'll be exhausted and that will make me feel more guilty.
Same but did Palm Desert last week. Absolutely wrecked Thursday and Friday after getting home late on Wednesday. No guilt as my kids are much older and IDGAF if my ex wife struggled.  :surprised:

Those are some strong words; I must remind myself to not get in your way.
Unless you were banging your ex while I was paying the bills, you have no worries, amigo. :)
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 14, 2021, 09:32:29 AM
Looks like it’s the 12-year anniversary of vegasPAK.
Title: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 14, 2021, 09:40:17 AM
Looks like it’s the 12-year anniversary of vegasPAK.
I could not be having a more opposite trip. That said:

Wynn/Encore room service is incredible. Got a late dinner last night and it was fast and great. But, got a carafe of coffee and two bottles of water this morning and it was $60, lmao.

I’m in some massive suite that I have zero use for other than I guess the nice desk/work area. Assume they are having a tough time filling this place so are making it rain suites.

The indoor smoking caught me off guard. Haven’t been to Vegas in like 4 years but still don’t know why it surprised me. Gonna have to dry clean my white midwestern business casual uniforms (vests and q-zips) ahead of normal schedule.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 14, 2021, 10:35:40 AM
You can dash off and get a commemorative back tat with nobody there being the wiser.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 15, 2021, 09:18:24 AM
welp, got back to the room at like 4 AM with bigtime important meetings at 8 AM and I:

1) apparently lost my invisalign
2) have like 9 black chips with no idea where they came from
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2021, 09:27:42 AM
Whoa. 9 black chips?!!!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 15, 2021, 10:33:08 AM
color up to the pink!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 15, 2021, 10:44:02 AM
I can't believe it's been 5 months since I was in Vegas.  Need to plan another trip soon.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2021, 10:07:21 AM
Vegas sucks incredible amounts of ass. Fly out today and hope to never go back. Also I got to golf two (2) holes with Colin Morikawa and golf also sucks huge ass but he is very chill/cool and I now only cheer for him until Tiger is back.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Winters on December 16, 2021, 10:09:10 AM
You live an incredible life, sd
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 16, 2021, 10:28:21 AM
Vegas sucks incredible amounts of ass. Fly out today and hope to never go back. Also I got to golf two (2) holes with Colin Morikawa and golf also sucks huge ass but he is very chill/cool and I now only cheer for him until Tiger is back.

How times have changed.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Trim on December 16, 2021, 10:55:35 AM
It looks like today might also be the 12-year anniversary of pak'n with the hit king, so say what's up before you bounce.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on June 07, 2023, 05:24:48 PM
Vegas this weekend and I cannot wait.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on June 07, 2023, 05:33:11 PM
Vegas this weekend and I cannot wait.


WSOP in full swing rn
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 07, 2023, 10:24:43 PM
I'm making a vegas trip in less than 3 weeks!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on June 08, 2023, 12:04:23 AM
Vegas pro-tip: book like Mon-Thu any time in between and have the place to yourself and pay next to nothing
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 08, 2023, 12:07:12 AM
Vegas pro-tip: book like Mon-Thu any time in between and have the place to yourself and pay next to nothing

Going Sun-Wed and working from there
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on June 08, 2023, 01:18:30 AM
Vegas pro-tip: book like Mon-Thu any time in between and have the place to yourself and pay next to nothing

Going Sun-Wed and working from there

Perfect, tho w wsop going on all rooms will be jacked up anyway
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on June 08, 2023, 09:43:17 AM
I got an ass cheap suite at flamingo this weekend.

Trying to talk people into a club on Friday night. I'm getting a lot of "we are too old*
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2023, 10:13:17 AM
I got an ass cheap suite at flamingo this weekend.

Trying to talk people into a club on Friday night. I'm getting a lot of "we are too old*
You are too old


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2023, 10:32:54 AM
the flamingo :lol:
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2023, 10:39:35 AM
Staying at the flamingo and going to clubs has 22 yo sd’s attention


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Title: Re: vegas
Post by: wetwillie on June 08, 2023, 10:50:31 AM
As far as mid life crisis go, this seems pretty mild.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on June 08, 2023, 11:45:08 AM
the flamingo :lol:

Hey I like the location and price!
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: Phil Titola on June 08, 2023, 11:47:02 AM
As far as mid life crisis go, this seems pretty mild.

The frequency of Vegas visits hasn't changed so hard to know when that flag flipped. I assume awhile ago
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on June 08, 2023, 11:52:56 AM
I got an ass cheap suite at flamingo this weekend.

Trying to talk people into a club on Friday night. I'm getting a lot of "we are too old*
You are too old


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Maybe too old, white midwesterny. Those clubs have planty of old rich dudes.
Title: Re: vegas
Post by: nicname on June 08, 2023, 11:54:09 AM
As far as mid life crisis go, this seems pretty mild.

The frequency of Vegas visits hasn't changed so hard to know when that flag flipped. I assume awhile ago

High correlation with younger strangers addressing you as “sir”