The Vegas Sports Book Blog
***Kent State -3.5 vs N Illinois ***OVER 71 Both of these defenses stink, however on the offensive side, Kent State is showing strong improvement over their past 3 games. From a QB standpoint, Kent State has the advantage as Dustin Crum is super experienced (graduate student) and doesn't make mistakes. Expect big scoring here and for Kent … [Read more...]
Perhaps the latest surge in the popularity of sports betting is the reason why several resorts around town have embraced the sports book as a draw to their respective properties. The trend from several years ago of downsizing sports books appears to be over and the Cosmopolitan’s new sports book is proof of that. Lit up by dozens of ultra-high … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Sports Book News - Not one but two new sports books are set top open on the Vegas strip....and both will be taking bets prior to Super Bowl. CG Gaming confirmed that the new main casino level sports book at the Cosmopolitan will be open for business this Wednesday. This is several days prior to the Big Game on Sunday, February 7 and it … [Read more...]
The Cosmopolitan is celebrating its 5th birthday this week and it has been “cool” from the start. Profits, however, have not been so cool until recently as new leadership at the “Cosmo” is starting to turn things around from a profitability standpoint. Changes to the casino area have contributed to the turn around. A new high limit slot … [Read more...]
10 Great Spots to Watch & Bet on Football in Las Vegas Football is finally back and sports fans visiting Las Vegas on autumn weekends have plenty of great options to catch the NCAA and NFL action. There are dozens of great sports books and other choices in Vegas that have something unique to offer for football fans. Which Las Vegas spots are … [Read more...]
FIFA World Cup in Las Vegas A quick look at happenings around Las Vegas sports books during FIFA World Cup "season." Costa Rica 50-1 to Win Group D According to Jay Kornegay who runs the LVH Super Book, there were a few wagers placed on Costa Rica to win Group D (England, Italy, Uruguay) at 40-1 and 50-1 respectively. However, nobody laid the … [Read more...]
World Cup in Las Vegas For those that can't make it to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, catching the World Cup in Las Vegas might be the next best thing as soccer fans from all over the country and world will be hitting sports books and bars in town to catch the games. June and July is usually “quiet-time” in Las Vegas sports book land as … [Read more...]
March Madness in Las Vegas Opening Day - Facebook and the "twittersphere" is in complete overdrive with pictures, stories, and reports from day one of March Madness in Vegas. Here's a few quick hits on day one observations: March Madness in Las Vegas = Expensive Rooms - Those that procrastinated in booking a room are paying the price - … [Read more...]
Football is Back at Las Vegas Sports Books Las Vegas sports books will be buzzing with activity this NFL and NCAA football season as locals and visitors alike take in all of the pigskin action. There are dozens of sports book choices in Vegas and for the most part, all of them have something unique to offer. But which Vegas sports books are the … [Read more...]
First in a series: Las Vegas Sports Books with the Best Food Options Part of the fun of watching a sporting event is enjoying some tasty food – whether it’s at the stadium or at home, there is nothing like “ballpark” food when you’re catching the game. Luckily, there are several Las Vegas sports books that have some great food choices … [Read more...]
