Vegas In September
1.) Which airline runs non-stop from NYC to LV?
2.) Which hotel would be centrally located and best for sightseeing ops?
3.) Regarding sightseeing, any suggestions?
4.) Where might I find the best Bac action?
Oh, and where can I book all of that for under $500?(J/K) But if anyone knows of any super deals, please feel free to advise.
I thank you, in advance, for your considerations.
2. Do you intend to book tours with transportation or rental car. If rental, try Palms or Rio, easy access to I-15 and avoid strip traffic.
3. Must do- Hoover Dam and bypass bridge, Red Rock Canyon, Grand Canyon time and $$ permitting.
4. Beats me.
Quote: gr8player
1.) Which airline runs non-stop from NYC to LV?
I usually fly JetBlue between Las Vegas and NYC. I will be making that flight again in a few weeks.
with all the action you claim to give AC they should be comping your airfare and hotel room in vegas.Quote: gr8playerPlease pardon my indulgence as I ask a few questions regarding a Las Vegas trip for my wife and I, sometime in Sept., from Sun - Fri (5 nights):
1.) Which airline runs non-stop from NYC to LV?
2.) Which hotel would be centrally located and best for sightseeing ops?
3.) Regarding sightseeing, any suggestions?
4.) Where might I find the best Bac action?
Oh, and where can I book all of that for under $500?(J/K) But if anyone knows of any super deals, please feel free to advise.
I thank you, in advance, for your considerations.
2. On the strip? I think it's very easy to get in and out of the Palazzo. That's also a very nice hotel, so it works well.
3. What's your radius? Are you renting a car? Definitely do the local things: Hoover Dam, Red Rock, Mandalay aquarium, Bellagio gardens, Venetian art. Beyond that, consider the Grand Canyon and parks in Utah and CA. September is a very good time to do the high parts of Death Valley National Park.
4. I think somewhere downtown has a 4% commission table?
Newark airport is a non-starter for me, only either JFK or LGA.
I do not plan on renting a car, as my wife and I do a lot more gambling than sightseeing. But if a car is necessary, please advise.
Axel, I do have premium cards (Borgata Black and Harrahs Platinum..was Diamond, but they raised their qualifications and I lost out), but my wife would prefer an upscale hotel experience, so it seems that the CET properties will not suffice.
I need a premium hotel that's located well enough where a car wouldn't be needed to get around.
Or, would it be best to rent a car?
It's the hotel that I'm most interested in, and any deals that anyone might know of would help, as well. After all, I'm not accustomed to paying for rooms, not in AC or CT.
If you want to try for a better room, contact a host at Bellagio or Aria and tout the Borgata Black card. Aria is a soulless and boring casino, but with a really fantastic hotel.
You don't need a car if you're going to stay near the strip or downtown areas in Vegas. A car would be handy if you wanted to go to Red Rock or to Hoover Dam without being a part of a shuttled tour group. Most strip hotels have car rental services in them and you could probably get a car for only 1 day to do the dam or red rock. (I have no idea what those rates are...cars at LAS are dirt cheap...)
I think you're stuck with Kennedy, then (no trans-continental flights at LGA - runways are too short). And Delta, American, Jet Blue, and Virgin would be the qualifying airlines.
Quote: gr8playerThank you so much for your kind replies.
Newark airport is a non-starter for me, only either JFK or LGA.
I do not plan on renting a car, as my wife and I do a lot more gambling than sightseeing. But if a car is necessary, please advise.
Axel, I do have premium cards (Borgata Black and Harrahs Platinum..was Diamond, but they raised their qualifications and I lost out), but my wife would prefer an upscale hotel experience, so it seems that the CET properties will not suffice.
I need a premium hotel that's located well enough where a car wouldn't be needed to get around.
Or, would it be best to rent a car?
It's the hotel that I'm most interested in, and any deals that anyone might know of would help, as well. After all, I'm not accustomed to paying for rooms, not in AC or CT.
The Cosmopolitan has fabulous rooms and is a very nice Casino.
ZCore13
Quote: gr8playerThanks again, your input is much appreciated. I haven't been to Vegas since I'm married, probably better than 30 years. So I need all the assistance I can get regarding a Vegas vacation, otherwise I might be searching for the old Stardust....
FWIW, the Orleans is a Boyd property (re: Borgata Black) and Tripadvisor.com (a pretty reliable independent review site for hotels) has it ranked 27 out of 270 hotels in Las Vegas (top 10%). Rack rate for September is $54 a night, but you should get several day's comps with your black card, I would guess. They are 5 minutes from the Strip, and run a free shuttle for guests to it every 20 minutes. They also run a free shuttle to their Gold Coast property (among others), which is a friendly locals casino right near the Rio (CET) and the Palms on the far side of the strip (Orleans is west and south, near the airport); not sure how often.
For CET, NOBU at Caesar's is supposed to be top-quality among any high roller accommodations (there are also other options), and Paris LV has very nice accommodations in their better suites as well. Both are central Strip and convenient to many others. I would think, the earlier you book, the better your chances of getting good accommodations with either. YMMV.
EDIT: There were some useful recommendations at THIS SITE as well.
Sightseeing has been covered already. I think a rental car is almost a must do, just make sure it has GPS to get you around.
If your wife wants a premium hotel because of the experience, I think there are a few standouts.......
1) Premium - Aria and Cosmopolitan - Probably around $200 a night
2) Core (but still nice hotel rooms) - Paris LV, Planet hollywood, Mandalay Bay - Could score a deal of around $120 a night perhaps even less depending on when you book.
Because of how big the bacc action is around town right now most casinos have a mini bacc on the floor and several midi games in the Asian pits or high limit rooms. Those usually start at $100 minimums on strip. You could find a quarter game (midi) at perhaps at a few CET properties. The best low roller baccarat tables will be found at Gold Coast, mostly $10 minimum games, perhaps no commission baccarat.
Hope you guys have a great time!
All those who've responded have been very helpful, and I surely appreciate you guys' taking the time and effort to assist me in planning this LV excursion.
This site surely has some kind-hearted members, and it's threads such as these that serve as viable proof.
I wish you all the very best of it.
Quote: gr8playerPlease pardon my indulgence as I ask a few questions regarding a Las Vegas trip for my wife and I, sometime in Sept., from Sun - Fri (5 nights):
1.) Which airline runs non-stop from NYC to LV?
2.) Which hotel would be centrally located and best for sightseeing ops?
3.) Regarding sightseeing, any suggestions?
4.) Where might I find the best Bac action?
Oh, and where can I book all of that for under $500?(J/K) But if anyone knows of any super deals, please feel free to advise.
I thank you, in advance, for your considerations.
1) JetBlue or Delta since I am sure you will be flying out of JFK.
2) Bellagio and vicinity. Or Harrahs/Flamingo. Right smack in the middle of the Strip.
3) No idea. I go to Vegas for bac. LOL.
4) My favorite on the Strip is Wynncore, Aria, MGM Grand, Cosmo, and Mandalay Bay. Bellagio is okay unless you lay down big bets. Snobby dealers. I would recommend Venetian/Palazzo but I am not a fan of Sheldon Adelson. If you are looking for low limit on The Strip then Harrahs, Flamingo, and The Mirage. Don't recommend Caesars properties for bac unless you are heading to high limit. Stingy rules. If you don't mind going off strip, then the Palms, Gold Coast (the best off strip), Palace Station and Golden Nugget Downtown.
I caught two awesome deals a few weeks back on the Wynnncore site so I will be out in Vegas the second and last week of Feb.
I read something about the Cosmopolitan having only 4% comm games; if that holds true, I'm probably going to wind up there.
Also, the Cosmopolitan is currently advertising heavily in NYC, so the name is gaining some familiarity with us. And these commercials have got to be some of the weirdest we've ever seen, which, just as they planned it, has the both of us intrigued.
Thanks, again.
Edited to add: Best of luck on your trips, D-man, bring home the bacon.
My offer still stands, I can get you free rooms if you wish.Quote: gr8playerThanks again, your input is much appreciated. I haven't been to Vegas since I'm married, probably better than 30 years. So I need all the assistance I can get regarding a Vegas vacation, otherwise I might be searching for the old Stardust....
Quote: gr8playerThanks, D-man.
I read something about the Cosmopolitan having only 4% comm games; if that holds true, I'm probably going to wind up there.
Also, the Cosmopolitan is currently advertising heavily in NYC, so the name is gaining some familiarity with us. And these commercials have got to be some of the weirdest we've ever seen, which, just as they planned it, has the both of us intrigued.
Thanks, again.
Edited to add: Best of luck on your trips, D-man, bring home the bacon.
According to the Wiz, the 4% commission is either gone or on the way out. Should probably call ahead or ask someone to scout it out if you are planning on playing there.
Quote: AxelWolfMy offer still stands, I can get you free rooms if you wish.
Thanks anyway, AxelWolf, but I'd rather pay for my rooms than give my method away. Not gonna happen, sorry.
Quote: AcesAndEightsAccording to the Wiz, the 4% commission is either gone or on the way out. Should probably call ahead or ask someone to scout it out if you are planning on playing there.
Thanks for the "heads up", AcesAndEights; will do.
I think the D in Downtown offers 4% commish.
Quote: DMSCRDon't know about 4% commish at the Cosmo but I do know they offer EZ Bac there
Which tables at the Cosmo? I haven't played bac there in a while, but I recall only 2 bac tables outside of high limit. Neither was EZ bac. (I don't recall any in high limit either)
I was going to drop by there last December but I caught a nasty cold/cough while on the plane so I just stuck to my home casino of the Wynncore. Plus I was only there for two days so my time was extremely limited.
No doubt...the best thing about LV is the "free hands". I don't bet every hand...scratch that...not even nearly every hand, so the "free hands" option suits me and my style of play absolutely perfectly.
I do, as well, prefer the EZ Bac game over the alternative standard game.
So any hotel offering the free hands combined with the EZ Bac alternative would, obviously, be my first choice to visit/stay.
EZ Bac is not very popular in Vegas because of folks betting big amounts. Pair Bets and Ties side bets are very very popular there.
If you are not planning to rent a car strongly recommend that you get that bus pass for $7 for the day or $21 for three days. Your feet will thank you.
Quote: DMSCRBut Mandalay Bay is on the northern tip of the Strip.
I think your map is upside down.
Quote: DMSCRFor EZ Bac. I think Mandalay Bay has them along with Cosmo. But Mandalay Bay is on the northern tip of the Strip. I remember they had around 5 tables at $25 minimum. With Vegas things can change. Harrahs had them around 2010/2011 but had since removed them because folks hate it.
EZ Bac is not very popular in Vegas because of folks betting big amounts. Pair Bets and Ties side bets are very very popular there.
If you are not planning to rent a car strongly recommend that you get that bus pass for $7 for the day or $21 for three days. Your feet will thank you.
I probably will wind up renting a car, mainly because I do it almost every week and so I get pretty sweet deals from Enterprise.
I'm leaning toward the Aria Hotel/Casino for my stay.
But because I'm asking no favors (read: not seeking any room comps), I'll be free to play wherever I feel most comfortable.
That said, I just might stay at the Cosmopolitan if I find that they definitely have the EZ Bac games, because I'm now honing in on either the Aria, Cosmopolitan, or Vdara.
If you have any questions gr8 regarding bac in Vegas please don't hesitate to ask.
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceI think your map is upside down.
Blah! Thanks. I meant southern tip. Northern tip is the Wynncore and further.
Quote: DMSCRIf you have any questions gr8 regarding bac in Vegas please don't hesitate to ask.
Sure enough. I'm sure that before I actually book this September trip I'll be picking your brain for more of your helpful insights/suggestions.
Thanks again, D-man.
Quote: DMSCRDon't know about 4% commish at the Cosmo but I do know they offer EZ Bac there like at Mandalay.
Getting back to this post, when exactly did you see EZ bac tables at the Cosmo? I was there last night, and there were none. (Don't recall any over the past couple years either)
So if anyone knows of any EZ bac games in LV, please don't hesitate to post such information.
(Sidenote: It doesn't have to be in the casino-hotel that I'm staying in (I'm leaning towards the Aria) because I'm paying "retail" for the room so I've no commitments to play in any particular casino. I'm free to play wherever I can find the best conditions.)
Quote: Beethoven9thGetting back to this post, when exactly did you see EZ bac tables at the Cosmo? I was there last night, and there were none. (Don't recall any over the past couple years either)
LOL. You're absolutely right. They are gone. Dropped by there today. The last times I was there was December 2012 and March 2013 when they had them. There were $25 two tables from what I remember.
I don't think EZ Bac is popular with the Vegas crowd given the huge bets. Harrahs had them around 2010/2011 and now they are just regular bac tables. Mandalay Bay had them. About five tables but don't know about now. I may drop by there tomorrow morning to see and find out.
OK, that makes sense then. (I don't think I went to the Cosmo during that time frame. They pissed me off about something, so I took my action elsewhere for several months.)Quote: DMSCRLOL. You're absolutely right. They are gone. Dropped by there today. The last times I was there was December 2012 and March 2013 when they had them. There were $25 two tables from what I remember.
Anyway, it sounds like they gave EZ Bac a shot, but it just didn't work out, for whatever reason. Come to think of it, EZ Bac isn't as widespread on the Strip as one would think. I know a few places offer it, but I'll have to look around the next time I'm there to jog my memory as to which places exactly. I'll be sure to report back.
I'm looking at the Venetian. A couple of questions arise:
1.) What's the difference between booking/staying at the Venetian as opposed to the Palazzo? Anybody have a preference? And why?
2.) Any comment on the hotel?
3.) Any comment on the casino?
As always, your comments are much appreciated, and I thank you in advance.
This trip is an important one for my wife and I.
Casino is huge and you can easily get lost in them. To this day I still get lost! LOL. Adelson purposely built them that way to keep you in there. The mini-bac tables are always packed with people so you are better off heading to the high limit area. There are two at the Venetian and two at the Palazzo. The Venetian side tends to have more people than the Palazzo. At the Palazzo there is a Stadium Baccarat machine there. Unlike the ones you find at Resorts NYC there is an actual dealer dealing with a real deck of cards. There are two games going on at the same time. Table minimum is $5. Check it out. I never played it because that 25 second down time between hands I find very annoying. I only need about 5.
You really can't go wrong with that hotel/casino. Only thing that I find annoying was that flowery smell they keep pumping into that place especially when you are entering from the bridge connecting from the Wynn.
http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2013/11/25/114510/57/vegas-travel/Bigger+Is+Better,+Right%3F
Yup best to travel solo when you pick up dime store hookers from the boardwalk and think that is something to brag about on the internet, hopefully fate will catch you up and we can relish a "Dallas Buyers Club" moment.Quote: DMSCRBecause most of my trips are solo ones I don't need all that big space that the Venetian/Palazzo offers..
Or better yet come to Vegas, the casinos and me especially would love to take your chips.
The Kelly criterion is not some chick called Kelly with a strap-on and no you can't apply it to the game of Baccarat, DMSCR/egalite @Bacc' Labs/Jug Head/bonfide mental case and sad crank. Hey ever though of buying this site and shutting it down, you petulant child in an adult body?
"Take my chips", ha dream on brat. FYI I did rather well, exceptionally well, way beyond expectation in Oz. Like they say 'Form is temporary, class is permanent', something you will never achieve. Just so you know as you always seem behind the a-ball and do a fair amount of barrel scraping assuming nonsense in your feeble small-minded desperation to say something. I eat and sleep great, no longer smoke and even work out, life is sweeeeeet, your snide remarks are of no significance to me than the crabs that live in your pubes. Now that is off my chest, yes it was well worth it, I'll take it 'cos my action takes place in casinos not on gambling forums.
Now I'm off to the casino punk.
Love your exaggerations to make yourself feel better.
Given your constant presence and time online it goes to show you don't even play!
Thanks for the comedy though.
Just for your info I am not Jughead. Nor Egalite over at baclabs. I went by JoeyKnish when they first started yet since their little screw up with the upgrade I decided not to join. Given that you are the resident "genius" there I definitely don't want to be a part of that community over there.
And you are correct. The Kelly Criterion does not work in baccarat. Something you should practice what you preach because with your negative progressions you are violating your own comments in every way. Just goes to show you don't know much. Typical the blind leading the blind.
If you are interested seems like there are people following your plays as I have seen a particular fellow at the Aria when I was there last week. Same kind of recording method using a 3 column recording with a labby string. Very painful to see with his three buy ins with losses magnified due to commissions.
RolexWatch/egalite = The Fukushima of baccarat.
Quote: RolexWatchYeah you could point out the all crack addicted dime store hookers you been with, you gotta be racking up the numbers by now, lonely cretin in Vegas, thinks it's worth posting a picture of the side-walk flyers that are handed out, then bragging he went with some crack ho. Probably visited STD clinics more times than you won. "Dallas buyers club" soon please!! Seriously hope you catch something that makes you nuts fall off, heard solid rumours your preference is trannies, or the time you fell asleep and then got skanked.
The Kelly criterion is not some chick called Kelly with a strap-on and no you can't apply it to the game of Baccarat, DMSCR/egalite @Bacc' Labs/Jug Head/bonfide mental case and sad crank. Hey ever though of buying this site and shutting it down, you petulant child in an adult body?
"Take my chips", ha dream on brat. FYI I did rather well, exceptionally well, way beyond expectation in Oz. Like they say 'Form is temporary, class is permanent', something you will never achieve. Just so you know as you always seem behind the a-ball and do a fair amount of barrel scraping assuming nonsense in your feeble small-minded desperation to say something. I eat and sleep great, no longer smoke and even work out, life is sweeeeeet, your snide remarks are of no significance to me than the crabs that live in your pubes. Now that is off my chest, yes it was well worth it, I'll take it 'cos my action takes place in casinos not on gambling forums.
Now I'm off to the casino punk.
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