What are the better Race Books in Vegas?

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by Kasept

1. Wynn
2. Everyone else

While this is totally true.............I'll give a plug for South Point Casino also. I was there for the Super Saver Derby weekend and was very happy. Their separate racebook was more geared for the players with plenty of amenities (food,drink) close by. Never had an issue getting bets down or a waitress when needed. I liked being off the 'strip' and being able to just concentrate on the ponies. Comfortable and reasonably priced rooms also.

[tector]

I prefer the Venetian over the Wynn. On just a normal, non-football football weekend it might be a closer call, but I went to Vegas for the last three BCs, and stayed at the Wynn the first time,
and then went to the Venetian the last two years and will be going again this year.

First, the management at the Venetian (a Cantor operation) has just been much nicer and more accommodating than they were at the Wynn. The Wynn seemed to cater to whales,
at least on the BC weekend. At the Venetian, I felt I (an average bankroll player) was given more consideration. I went down a couple of days early, set up my horse and sports betting
accounts (so you can bet from your seat), got reserved seats lined up for Fri-Sat-Sun and that was that. No hassles. On just a run of the mill day these might not be factors,
but for the BC this is huge to me.

As far as food goes, somebody said the Wynn was great--meh. Unless it has changed, there was like an average deli there. I guess if you are from Podunksville, Iowa
it might be impressive, but I can find enough good delis here. At the Venetian there is an awesome quick Asian place, with take-out that is right next to the book,
Noodles Asia, open 11a to 3a.



I also like the way the facility is somewhat bifurcated, with a race focus on the left and a sports focus on the right. I try to sit on right edge of the left side.

Then, overall, I prefer the Venetian to the Wynn. The restaurant selection in the Venetian/Palazzo is way better than Wynn/Encore--or any place in Vegas.

Finally, I also play poker, and while the Wynn has a very nice poker room, it doesn't get nearly the action the Venetian does.

[Crown@club]

I thought The Bellagio was excellent! Great searing and service, but it's been quite a while since I've been there.

[ADJMK]

Originally Posted by Gate Dancer

While this is totally true.............I'll give a plug for South Point Casino also. I was there for the Super Saver Derby weekend and was very happy. Their separate racebook was more geared for the players with plenty of amenities (food,drink) close by. Never had an issue getting bets down or a waitress when needed. I liked being off the 'strip' and being able to just concentrate on the ponies. Comfortable and reasonably priced rooms also.

I will also give the Southpointe a plug. Love that it is bright and airy. Lots of the other race books are almost pitch black that you need a light to read your forms. Another plus is that you can actually watch the different race feeds on the TV up in your room . You can get up in the morning and watch the pre-game before you head down to the book or you can pre-bet a few races and go back to your room to relax without having to dash back to the racebook. Have mentioned this to other racebooks and they all think it was a good idea but the only other hotel that I know of that does this is the O'rleans.

[tector]

Venetian update: They've open a Mario Batali burger joint right at the back of the race book, with take out service. REALLY good.