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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Mitchell on January 10, 2015, 10:14:57 AM
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I am going on vacation this week and going to Las Vegas for the first time. :x
I am going to see Blue Man Group, and Mac King, and I have a few other ideas.
Any suggestions or advice on things to do and see from those of you who have been there?
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Pen and Teller is a great show too. We had a blast just walking the strip in the middle of the night. It was only 105 then so it was bearable :)
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It's looking like its around 60 for highs and 40 for lows this time of year, a lot warmer than the 10 degrees here in MN.
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I am going on vacation this week and going to Las Vegas for the first time. :x
I am going to see Blue Man Group, and Mac King, and I have a few other ideas.
Any suggestions or advice on things to do and see from those of you who have been there?
Always good to catch the free Treasure Island show. I prefer the Flamingo buffet to others.
The monorail is a rip off.
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Old town was fun. Get the bus pass to save your feet. My girlfriend jumped off the stratosphere. Was going to ride new Yorks coaster but got stuck in coyote ugly for the night. I'll be back there in two weeks. :bolt:
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Hookers, lots and lots of hookers. :aok
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We are staying at the New York New York, definitely going to the Coyote Ugly and the bar with dueling pianos. Plus we have free tickets for the roller coaster.
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Are you going primarily for the shows and sight seeing entertainment or to gamble a bit?
I haven't been for awhile, but I go there exclusively to play craps, I don't play any other games. If craps is on your agenda I can tell you where you can go and have a good time; winning of course is up to you.
Enjoy.
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I want to do both, but the GF isn't a big gambler so my play time might be limited.
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For craps on the strip go to Casino Royale. It's across the street from Caesar's Palace. Used to have 100x odds there, but I think they've all done away with that, 10x probably norm. Casino Royale has low minimums; last I was there, lowest anywhere on the strip.
Downtown is really the best for craps, because more places offer the 10x odds with low minimums. Binion's Horshoe, 4 Queens & Golden Nugget about the same as Casino Royale and all within walking distance of each other. I also used to play at the Lady Luck and Plaza, but I think they've torn them down; I don't know what is now in there place.
Good luck!
Craps tips: don't play the hardways or field, unless you're just having fun. Those are the worst odds on the table.
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It's been a few years since I was there, but my list would be
Pen and Teller,
Treasure island free show and craps
Coyote ugly,in New York New York, poker ain't bad there either,
Buffet at the Rio,
Black jack at the Golden nugget,
Poker at binions, home of the WSOP.
Craps at the four Queens, ( if it's still there)
Slots in the casino at the Paris, go even if you don't gamble!
Boat ride at the Venetian,
Ride the trolly!
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If you're going to gamble, make sure you've refreshed yourself on the rules and practiced first:
http://wizardofodds.com/play/craps/v2
A casino (ironically) called "The D" had the best dancing girls IMO. I assume that name is historical.
Next visit (should be February) I plan to do some helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon.
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Was there in late October for 4 nights...definitely not long enough and a bit tough with the kids but had a great time.
Stayed in the MGM signature towers - awesome but not cheap, night time helicopter ride, Britney Spears @ Planet Hollywood, and found a fairly cheap (compared to Aus and the more commercial Vegas ones) shooting range.
Would have loved to have seen Penn & Teller and seen a few more shows etc but just didn't have the time but a trip down the strip at night, and the fountains at the Bellagio are a must
Tronsky
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See the Beatles Love by Cirque du soleil Awesome show! even if you dont really like the beatles you will when its over!
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If you're going to gamble, make sure you've refreshed yourself on the rules and practiced first:
http://wizardofodds.com/play/craps/v2
A casino (ironically) called "The D" had the best dancing girls IMO. I assume that name is historical.
Next visit (should be February) I plan to do some helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon.
Cool website there, in about 10 rolls I won 400+ playing the Don't, if only it were real. That site will help to refresh your knowledge of rules, odds, etc. quickly. You have to know the rules to begin with though.
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Cool website there, in about 10 rolls I won 400+ playing the Don't, if only it were real. That site will help to refresh your knowledge of rules, odds, etc. quickly. You have to know the rules to begin with though.
I think the rules are elsewhere on the site. My first and only trip to Vegas so far was last year, and while I have a passing familiarity with many games, I had no idea how craps worked. So I just watched my friends play for a while and picked it up. Took some advice (which was mostly right) on what bets to make. Did pretty good.
Plan on making it a yearly trip with this same group of friends, so this next time I'm going to be all schooled on how to craps before I go.
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Been so long I forgot DC was taken on 11 in NV, like a 2nd Don't Pass...it's been a while.
I like to play the Don't, it's a very different feeling. If you can win with the House and not celebrate in front of the other players (or do so quietly) it can really be a fun way to play. It is essentially winning on the exact same numbers that the Pass Line loses on. It has the same odds as the Pass Line. It pushes on 12. It feels like the deck is stacked against you when you DC's on 6 & 8.
I have my superstitions, but I only deviate from my strategy when I get a Don't come 4 or DC 10. I can buckle down on odds at that point, when Casino Royale had 100x odds I would lay some heavy odds in this situation; I've won big and lost badly doing it that way :lol
I used to play so much that I could probably be a dealer, have to do odds calcs in my head a lot faster though; it's my backup plan if all else fails, lol.
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Hookers, lots and lots of hookers. :aok
Again another use for that $40 GoPro Frenchy found......you sir are a genius :D
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See Rule #6
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See Rule #6
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See Rule #6
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Again another use for that $40 GoPro Frenchy found......you sir are a genius :D
My theory is if you are going to go to Las Vegas to get screwed out of your money then at least get screwed out of your money. :aok
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See Rule #4
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Hookers, lots and lots of hookers. :aok
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LOL, while there are many; remember, prostitution is illegal in Clark County (thus Las Vegas). Legal brothels are all out of the county. Closest being in Pahrump I believe. And, for someone saying blow, :huh , well, it is illegal everywhere. :rolleyes:
There is so much to do here off the strip you would be surprised. If you like skiing/snowboarding, etc, Mt. Charleston's about an hour out of town with decent facilities. There are places to go dirt bilking/ATVing/dune buggies over near the base and at the other end of the valley too I believe. Ice/roller skating, horseback trail rides, museums all over town, NASCAR racing experiences, indoor go kart racing, etc... etc... not even listing things at Lake Mead; though chilly this time of year, still, boating dinners and tours are pretty nice. Too much stuff to list, so pick out what you like doing and do a quick internet search and you will find where to get it done here. Don't gamble more than you budget for, the casino's don't make so much money because they are easy to beat :aok
Have fun, be safe!
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Was a lil disapointed in the blue man group.
Pen and Teller are always good.(rather cheap too, compared to other show prices.)
Rio...has the best seafood buffet anywhere in the country.
Don't gamble...save your money and go to the Bunny Ranch...you can go to there website and check out there menu...its definatly a must do/bucket list thing to do!!
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Y'all see he said going with GF? Cottontail Ranch, prolly not in the plan.
But I've got a few more days until school starts again, Frenchy have GoPro, will travel?
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Y'all see he said going with GF? Cottontail Ranch, prolly not in the plan.
But I've got a few more days until school starts again, Frenchy have GoPro, will travel?
is there something preventing her from joining in? :headscratch:
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See Rule #6
Seriously? I don't even have to say it or hint at it. Just play Match Game and think of Las Vegas. Hookers and ___________.
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Made it back tonight and it was a blast!
I loved the blue man group and Mac King was ok. We also saw Fantasy (very provocative) and Madame Tussaud's wax museum was cool and looked very lifelike and we rode the Slotzilla zip-line down Fremont street which was fun.
Our first day we walked from New York New York to the Stratosphere (around 7 miles round trip). The closer to the Stratosphere we got the cheaper the beer got ($1 16oz) so we where pretty tore up on our way back to the south end of the strip.
We also went to eat at 9 Fine Irishmen and and ate the most expensive meal of our lives. I feel like you get diminishing returns once your steak passes 25$ LOL.
I blew around 300-350$ gambling but had fun doing it, got lots of free drinks and was actually up 200$ at one point.
We went to the Pawn Stars pawn shop and that was a joke.
And the Hooters at the Hooters casino is the worst one I've ever been to as far are the food goes.
Our last day (yesterday) we went to Fremont Street and now I wish we had spent more time there. It had good music, cheaper drinks, nice looking bartenders and dealers, and just a nicer atmosphere plus the overhead screen was cool. I think that that was the Vegas that I was expecting, not the over rated "Strip" that is overpriced over crowded, and full of annoying people trying to sell me hookers, timeshares and their crappy bands CD's.
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Fremont is very cool at night. I love the light show, but the crowd can get sketchy. I've heard they've made some changes to clean that up. There's also a new area called The Quad where they moved O'Shea's. Haven't been to Vegas since they've done it, but the people I've talked to that have say it's a lot of fun without all the upscale. Cheap tables, good music, beer pong, cheap drinks, hot staff. Sounds like my kinda place. Also, if all you're going to do is go from the strip to Downtown don't walk, ride the bus. It's $20 for a 3 day pass, but they're cheaper if you buy them at the Downtown Transit Center near Fremont. Save a lot of time and money running back and forth.
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Check "The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Las Vegas" great ideas where to dine.
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Fremont is very cool at night. I love the light show, but the crowd can get sketchy. I've heard they've made some changes to clean that up. There's also a new area called The Quad where they moved O'Shea's. Haven't been to Vegas since they've done it, but the people I've talked to that have say it's a lot of fun without all the upscale. Cheap tables, good music, beer pong, cheap drinks, hot staff. Sounds like my kinda place. Also, if all you're going to do is go from the strip to Downtown don't walk, ride the bus. It's $20 for a 3 day pass, but they're cheaper if you buy them at the Downtown Transit Center near Fremont. Save a lot of time and money running back and forth.
The Quad is the old Imperial Palace and O' shea's has $1.00 Michelob's and hotdogs :aok
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The Quad is the old Imperial Palace and O' shea's has $1.00 Michelob's and hotdogs :aok
Ah, I know exactly where that is. Caesar's is filing Chapter 11. Will be interesting to see if they hold on.
Vegas is going thru another transformation. It went from Rat Pack mob rule, to corporate "family friendly", to "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas". Now it's trending away from high roller gambling to high roller nouveau riche clubbers. Techies have no idea or desire to gamble, but they will drop $250 on a $30 bottle of vodka and $500 for VIP seating at a techno club.
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Ah, I know exactly where that is. Caesar's is filing Chapter 11. Will be interesting to see if they hold on.
Vegas is going thru another transformation. It went from Rat Pack mob rule, to corporate "family friendly", to "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas". Now it's trending away from high roller gambling to high roller nouveau riche clubbers. Techies have no idea or desire to gamble, but they will drop $250 on a $30 bottle of vodka and $500 for VIP seating at a techno club.
I know, I like to play poker at the Venetian sometimes and I see all these little girls in there LBD's leaving TAO and they are all carrying there shoes. They even go into the bathrooms barefoot, IN VEGAS, so gross. I wish it would go back to the old days of the "mob rule" since I go to primarily gamble. For the most part the strip casinos don't know how to treat my kind anymore with the exception of the Aria, so I stick to Binon's and The Golden Nugget. Binon's "sweeps" (The person that runs the board in a poker room) will bring my wife drinks, magazine's and pretty much whatever she wants to keep her happy, and me playing. That's how things should be done, Keep wife ack at bay and my butt in the seat. Only bad thing is it's hard to get a bigger game going in downtown casino's so I am forced to play in "Bobby's room" or "Phil's room".