What are the better Race Books in Vegas?

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

South Point is nice, and racing friendly. Most known for having a totally separate racing section from sports. However, it is not Wynn, which I think is the best by a mile.

The places that are operated by Cantor; Venetian, M, Tropicana, Cosmopolitan all have a really modern look and beautiful video screens. But, they don't give the impression of being very comfortable.

Mirage just re-did their book and the sports section is enormous with race players now sort of banished to the side. Westgate (formerly LVH and LV Hilton) is a huge book with tons of seating. The rest of the place is rather subpar.

Vegas.com has a sports book section that includes reviews of each one and helpful information.

Smoky old Caesars has changed theirs too. Put this huge bar at the rear of the sports book facing the casino. Behind this bar, facing the big tv screens is a raised area with some easy chairs. I think all this was more directed towards the "sports" fans and not the race fans as it cuts down on the seating areas with the individual tv monitors. Also, they charge something to sit in this area.

There are many opinions on which is the best however the worst is Treasure Island IMO.

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Originally Posted by helicopter11

There are many opinions on which is the best however the worst is Treasure Island IMO.

For what it's worth, I read they just upgraded their book. What I hate about theirs is that it feels like it's in a closet. I hate the ones that are a room built into a wall. The ones that are open and more free flowing are much better.

For a glimpse at the future of sports books, go to Aria. It is modern and unique, but has about 15 seats for race players with the rest a lounge type of atmosphere for sports bettors.

I'd be remiss to not say something about Bellagio, which has a very nice setup as well. Very comfortable chairs.

I go to Vegas too often.

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

For what it's worth, I read they just upgraded their book. What I hate about theirs is that it feels like it's in a closet. I hate the ones that are a room built into a wall. The ones that are open and more free flowing are much better.

For a glimpse at the future of sports books, go to Aria. It is modern and unique, but has about 15 seats for race players with the rest a lounge type of atmosphere for sports bettors.

I'd be remiss to not say something about Bellagio, which has a very nice setup as well. Very comfortable chairs.

I go to Vegas too often.

I found it odd that the NHC Championships are held at TI.

Like you, I like the more open and spread out sportsbooks. Nothing more frustrating than going into one where there are too many people congregating in a closed area. Some of the underrated sportsbooks are in some of the Station hotels outside the strip.

I visit Vegas at least once a year but I never understood why they don't have the betting machines like the tracks have. To me, that's a bigger convenience than a comfy chair to sit in.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

I found it odd that the NHC Championships are held at TI.

Like you, I like the more open and spread out sportsbooks. Nothing more frustrating than going into one where there are too many people congregating in a closed area. Some of the underrated sportsbooks are in some of the Station hotels outside the strip.

I visit Vegas at least once a year but I never understood why they don't have the betting machines like the tracks have. To me, that's a bigger convenience than a comfy chair to sit in.

I never understood that about the machines either. Used to think maybe it had something to do with unions maybe not wanting jobs eliminated by machines, but that can't be true. Hundreds of those change ladies and change booths were eliminated when they went to coin-less slot machines.

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