Venetian Las Vegas – Boxing Party in Sin City

This past weekend, the big fight did not take place in Las Vegas. Actually, it occurred 7,000 miles away in Macau - but The Venetian and Palazzo brought the fight action to Sin City with exclusive screenings for the Pacquiao vs Rios “Clash in Cotai” boxing match. Even when the fight occurs on another continent, Las Vegas has to be in the mix … [Read more...]

Venetian Sports Book Review

Venetian Race and Sports Book (Cantor) Seats Approximately 100 with additional VIP areas for horse and sports wagering. Screens Over 30 screens which can be configured to show various events simultaneously within a 100-foot wide high definition panoramic screen. The Venetian sports book is a large and open space, which opened in late … [Read more...]

Best Las Vegas Sports Books – Lagasse’s Stadium at Palazzo Review

Palazzo - Lagasse's Stadium Screens: Over 100 HD Screens well positioned throughout the sports book and a 150 square foot HD projection screen Seating: A large space with over 500 seats with extra capacity for big events. Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo is one of the more unique Las Vegas sports books due to its layout and décor. … [Read more...]

Betting on Sports in Las Vegas: 10 Non-Smoking Sports Books

My experience with sports betting in Las Vegas began in the early 90s when I would frequent the Sands and Gold Coast sports books on my trips to Sin City, with an occasional stop to watch big sporting events at Caesars Palace and The Mirage as well. All of the aforementioned sports books had something different to offer; some were more intimate … [Read more...]

Cantor’s Rumored Takeover of Caesars Palace Sports Book Heating up Again

During a trip to Las Vegas last year, I sparked up a conversation with one of the friendly Caesars Palace sports book staff members. The main topic of our brief chat was regarding the imminent take over by Cantor Gaming and how it would change the Caesars Palace sports book as well as the other sports betting facilities around town. He just smiled … [Read more...]

Las Vegas Sports Book News – Sports Betting Apps: Handle or Hassle?

Mobile web  applications  for sport book betting are becoming more readily available for Nevada locals – and they come in handy even when there’s a sports book within a short drive. For the Vegas visitor, an app on their smart phone to place sports bets while in town can be convenient; however, part of the allure of Vegas for the sports fan … [Read more...]

Best Las Vegas Sports Books – Venetian Sports Book Review

Venetian Race and Sports Book (Cantor) Seats: Approximately 100 with additional VIP areas for horse and sports wagering. Screens: Over 30 screens which can be configured to show various events simultaneously within a 100-foot wide high definition panoramic screen. The Venetian sports book is a large and open space, which opened in late … [Read more...]

Fantasy Football Arrives at Las Vegas Sports Books

With millions of NFL fans playing fantasy football around the country, it is pretty much a no-brainer for Las Vegas sports books to incorporate the fantasy game into a sports book bet. One sports book operator has done just that - a fantasy football style proposition bet will be available this NFL season in Cantor run sports books (Venetian, … [Read more...]

Cosmopolitan Sports Book Review

Cosmopolitan Race and Sports Book Seats: Approximately 50 Screens: Approximately 25, with large screens that are configurable The ultra hip Cosmopolitan’s sportsbook is located on the second floor of the property adjacent to the Marquee night (and sometimes day) club. This is one of the smaller sportsbooks of the major hotels in Vegas and … [Read more...]

Cantor to Take Over Sports Book at the Silverton

Cantor Gaming is at it again. The Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting that Cantor Gaming will build and operate a new sports book at the off-strip Silverton Hotel and Casino property. This will be Cantor Gaming's eighth Las Vegas sports book (they operate sports books at the Cosmopolitan, Venetian, and the Hard Rock to name a few). Construction … [Read more...]