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2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,345
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Have a professional conference this week. I’m not a gambler, never once even tried. Someone told me to put $100 on red, $5 on 21, 22, 23, 25 and 29. One spin. 
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  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,681
    Keep the money and tell them they lost
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 41,990
    hookers and blow.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,345
    mickeyrat said:
    hookers and blow.
    Married man of 22 years, plenty of hot sex happening and 2 daughters under the age of 10. Also T1D, so drugs are a no go. Thanks for the offer though! 😉
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 41,990
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    mickeyrat said:
    hookers and blow.
    Married man of 22 years, plenty of hot sex happening and 2 daughters under the age of 10. Also T1D, so drugs are a no go. Thanks for the offer though! 😉

    what happens in vegas stays in vegas



    seriously though, look into one of the Cirque shows.

    We saw Ka at MGM when we were there a few years ago. fantastic....
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  • JojoRiceJojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,398
    Ya I'd recommend a Cirque show as well.  We saw the Beatles Love at the Mirage.  Great show!

    There's also tons of great restaurants everywhere you look.  The Shopps at Ceasars is a good place to take the family as well. 
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  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,951
    Take a walk through the Venetian. 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,560
    MGM has a hotdog place called Nathans.  Go try one of those hot dogs please and report back.

    See the Sirens at Treasure Island, fountains at Bellagio, walk down Fairmont st now that it's covered.

    Maybe go to Pawn Stars shop just to see it.

    Those are my recommendations.

    You should really do a Hoover Dam tour too.  That would be on top of my list.
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,401
    tempo_n_groove said:
    MGM has a hotdog place called Nathans.  Go try one of those hot dogs please and report back.



    You should really do a Hoover Dam tour too.  That would be on top of my list.
    Or maybe could try a Nathan's at a million mall food courts or in Coney Island.  =)

    We did the Hoover Dam tour when I was out there like 20 years ago. Was interesting, but since it's a drive obviously depends on if they are renting a car (though I imagine there's [probably also bus tours to it)
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,338
    Beatles Love at Mirage for sure

    Titanic exhibit at the Luxor is cool.

    Avoid peak dining times....eat dinner at 430p then grab fast food later 

    Avoid the bus...I think it's called the Deuce. Opt for uber if you want to go to Fremont St...which you should definitely visit.
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  • LN241653LN241653 Cambridge Posts: 163
    Without wanting to hijack this thread I’d be really interested in any recommendations, coming from the uk(my stag do) for my very first visit to America and I cannot wait, restaurants, things to do day and night and if there’s anywhere that’s plays some good old rock then that would be a bonus. Also things to avoid.
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,345
    LN241653 said:
    Without wanting to hijack this thread I’d be really interested in any recommendations, coming from the uk(my stag do) for my very first visit to America and I cannot wait, restaurants, things to do day and night and if there’s anywhere that’s plays some good old rock then that would be a bonus. Also things to avoid.
    No worries! I won't have much time on my hands with the conference and all, but thanks for the rec's! I'm more interested in thoughts on this weird gambling advice.
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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 41,990
    cp3iverson said:
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol

    hiking in the desert. theres some beautiful spots to the nw.

    of course the shows are a great draw. Cirque, Comedy, Music act residencies. Hockey now,
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,338
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    LN241653 said:
    Without wanting to hijack this thread I’d be really interested in any recommendations, coming from the uk(my stag do) for my very first visit to America and I cannot wait, restaurants, things to do day and night and if there’s anywhere that’s plays some good old rock then that would be a bonus. Also things to avoid.
    No worries! I won't have much time on my hands with the conference and all, but thanks for the rec's! I'm more interested in thoughts on this weird gambling advice.
    You might just want to hang out at the roulette table for awhile and watch what happens. 

    Or...download a blackjack app and learn how to play. Hit a $10 table (Fremont street might even still have some $5/tables) and drink for free for awhile.
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,560
    Poncier said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    MGM has a hotdog place called Nathans.  Go try one of those hot dogs please and report back.



    You should really do a Hoover Dam tour too.  That would be on top of my list.
    Or maybe could try a Nathan's at a million mall food courts or in Coney Island.  =)

    We did the Hoover Dam tour when I was out there like 20 years ago. Was interesting, but since it's a drive obviously depends on if they are renting a car (though I imagine there's [probably also bus tours to it)
    I don't think Nathans makes it out by him.  Isn't it an east coast thing?

    I know he doesn't have a lot of time but Echo Bay was a cool spot when the water was there.  it would be interesting to see how much the water has receded over the years.
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,338
    cp3iverson said:
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol
    We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.


    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,560
    Gern Blansten said:
    cp3iverson said:
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol
    We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.


    Williams is one of my fav places out that way.  Jerome would be my first though.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,876
    Drink red bull vodkas and play blackjack until 8am.  The next day you feel like you're having a heart attack....it's a lot of fun!!
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,951
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    cp3iverson said:
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol
    We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.


    Williams is one of my fav places out that way.  Jerome would be my first though.
    Jerome is the shit, and being only about 25 minutes from Sedona there's no shortage of places around there for great sightseeing. 

    Probably too far from Vegas for OP being there on a conference though. 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,560
    Merkin Baller said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    cp3iverson said:
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol
    We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.


    Williams is one of my fav places out that way.  Jerome would be my first though.
    Jerome is the shit, and being only about 25 minutes from Sedona there's no shortage of places around there for great sightseeing. 

    Probably too far from Vegas for OP being there on a conference though. 
    No doubt but it's good to name drop these places as ideas for others.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    Definitely agree on seeing the Beatles show...we really enjoyed it.

    We don't gamble a ton when we go either, but it's always fun to play slots and enjoy the free drinks. We like to watch people play craps...those groups tend to get really rowdy, which is fun.
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  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 11,951
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Merkin Baller said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    cp3iverson said:
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol
    We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.


    Williams is one of my fav places out that way.  Jerome would be my first though.
    Jerome is the shit, and being only about 25 minutes from Sedona there's no shortage of places around there for great sightseeing. 

    Probably too far from Vegas for OP being there on a conference though. 
    No doubt but it's good to name drop these places as ideas for others.
    Yeah, full vouch from me for the GC South rim / Sedona / Jerome area. 

    That's God's country out there. 
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    Merkin Baller said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Merkin Baller said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    cp3iverson said:
    If I ever go my plans are:
    -Raiders game
    -drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

    other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol
    We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.


    Williams is one of my fav places out that way.  Jerome would be my first though.
    Jerome is the shit, and being only about 25 minutes from Sedona there's no shortage of places around there for great sightseeing. 

    Probably too far from Vegas for OP being there on a conference though. 
    No doubt but it's good to name drop these places as ideas for others.
    Yeah, full vouch from me for the GC South rim / Sedona / Jerome area. 

    That's God's country out there. 
    Yup...absolutely stunning out there. Hoover Dam is really cool too, but I don't think Chris will have a car.
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  • JojoRiceJojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,398
    Check out the Volcano in front of The Mirage.  It goes off periodically in the evenings.  Also it's days are numbered since that property was just sold so enjoy it while you can!  

    Someone mentioned walking through The Venetian earlier.  I recommend that as well.  Very cool place to see.  
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 41,990
    time honored and never goes out of style.


    hookers and blow.
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • JojoRiceJojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,398
    Pinball Hall of Fame is also in Vegas.  Hundreds of machines to play if you like arcades/pinball. 
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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,179
    Always split Aces and Eights.
  • JojoRiceJojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,398
    Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,560
    JojoRice said:
    Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  
    If you go to the Bunny Ranch, watch out for Airforce Amy.  She will make you go broke!
  • JojoRiceJojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,398
    tempo_n_groove said:
    JojoRice said:
    Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  
    If you go to the Bunny Ranch, watch out for Airforce Amy.  She will make you go broke!
    Hey Yoooooooooooo!
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