Vegas Trip

[fairfax]

I know everyone claims Vegas for sportsbetting is dead. I guess I am too young to have seen the good old days. I am taking my first trip there over July. I am interested as too what spots to visit there. Are there any shops with dime lines anymore? I like to bet the dogs so maybe with the favs are just inflated anyway. Any recommendations of hotels too stay with good comp plans. What restraunts, shows, etc. would you guys recommend. Thanks

[Bob]

I was there a couple of years ago and was shocked to find 5 cent baseball at Ceasar's...but I guess that's long gone.

[thechin]

i know barbary coast across the street from caesar's also had a 5cent line for years also ............ don't know if this is still the case

[Sonny Palermo]

it's popular on the 'net to say Vegas is dead because most use the web and off shores for wagering but Vegas still has some value, if not just for nostalgia, it is still the ONLY place in the states where wagering is legal and it's worth visiting for that reason alone; there's something about walking into a sports book for the first time, seeing up close what you only imagined over phones or the net; (get it while you can, if 2 faced McCain has his way our time here is limited)
Sonny

[krackman]

Faifax,
Do you have an e-mail you would like to give on here? I go to Vegas 4-5 times a year and have more informative web sites and newsletters than you could read in a day.The best thing is they all are free(-:

[krackman]

One of my favorites in Mrvegas 98@aol.com just e-mail him and tell him to add you to his weekly e-mail list. You get no spam or anything just his weekly mailer with all the up and coming stuff happening in LV. But I will be happy to forward it to you if you want.

[reno]

Fairfax, you should do a historical tour of Vegas. First, stop at Binion's. If you tell the sportsbook you were a friend of Ted's, they may give you a free $5 parlay. Then, saunter over to Leroy's, the old dilapidated building where sportsbetting mogul Vic Salerno's empire began. If you peek inside, you may see photos on the wall of famous athletes who received dental care from Vic.
Please don't be alarmed by the one of Leon Spinks without any front teeth. Vic had to "borrow" Leon's teeth and implant them into brother Michael's mouth. Next, do the Stardust. They still have a lottery evey morning, but since the recent bust no goes except agents from the FBI and Nevada Gaming Control Board. If you are interested in working for these agencies, bring your resume and present it to them at the sportsbook. If you tell the Dust sportsbook manager that you are a big fan of ex-sportsbook manager Scott Shettler--now a regular Bettorsworld poster--they will play an old videotape of Sam Brown, the Babe Ruth of middling/scalping, waddling to the counter and getting one of his patented 5-dime, 10-cent scalps. According to legend, Sam averaged about 40 a day during his heyday. Also look for Polar in the video. Before he initiated the idea for the Don Best Screen and became the greatest offshore BM, he was a relentless runner at the Dust for many years After the Dust, head to Caesar's Palace, where Artie B., the greatest sportsbetting money mover in Vegas history, began his spectacular career. Use the money you won on your free $5 parlay at Binion's and make a contribution to the Artie B. Fund . Donations will be used to erect a statue of Artie in the sportsbook. Finally, head to the Excalibur. Tell them that you can bring Sid Diamond back to run the place, and you'll probably get a free comp to the buffet. Take pleny of Pepto Bismo before and after your meal, and you may be in good enough shape to catch your flight home. Bon voyage!

[Ronbets]

Fairfax,

Reno failed to mention the cities historic art galeries. Be sure to visit the Crazy Horse II for ancient Indian artifacts. Also a must see is the cities tribute to the olympic games at the Olympic Garden. Have fun.

[sportshobby]

Reno, you forgot the Hilton "superbook", which is must-see on the historical tour. I'm told this was the gem of all in their prime time (before Manteris started running off all the serious players). Now it is just a big ugly place where degerates watch horse racing.

[slots]

No more .05 line at the Barbary Coast.
slots

[fairfax]

Thanks for the responses. So I am guessing there are 10 cent lines in vegas. Krackman I just setup a hotmail fairfaxk@hotmail.com.