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MadImmortalMan

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July 17, 2009, 10:49:23 AM Last Edit: July 17, 2009, 10:51:02 AM by MadImmortalMan
Quote from: garbon on July 17, 2009, 10:12:39 AM


Not a must, but Tao (which is also in NYC) is a fun restaurant (in the Venetian).

I liked Bouchon the best, but Tao is also good. The Venetian is pretty good all-around. Try the burger bar in the walkway between Mandalay Bay and (Luxor?, Excaliber?, whichever is the next one over).


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http://www.venetian.com/pages.aspx?id=832

http://www.venetian.com/Pages.aspx?id=880

http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/burgerbar.aspx
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garbon

#16
July 17, 2009, 10:49:55 AM
Quote from: Alcibiades on July 17, 2009, 10:48:04 AM
Well again, the walk wont bother us, we're all in amazing shape...and used to heat.

I'd put it more on the time element, although I got bored in Vegas so I was constantly looking for something to waste my time. :D
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garbon

#17
July 17, 2009, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on July 17, 2009, 10:49:23 AM
Try the burger bar in the walkway between Mandalay Bay and (Luxor?, Excaliber?, whichever is the next one over).

Luxor, it is in the middle between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur.
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

garbon

#18
July 17, 2009, 10:55:48 AM
Nope, I was just there a few months ago.  You can look it up on google maps.  Excalibur is in between Luxor, New York-New York, and the Tropicana.

edit: I should have quoted you, Dgully. :P
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

garbon

#19
July 17, 2009, 10:58:40 AM
Oh and actually I thought the Venetian smelled a little funky. Like there were using some sort of soap smell to try and cover over the stale smoke smell.  That's why I liked the Bellagio the best as it just seemed so clean.

Alci, the aquarium in the hotel lobby of the Mirage is kinda neat. And because of what it is, free! (which clearly the real aquarium in Mandalay Bay is not).
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

crazy canuck

#20
July 17, 2009, 11:02:30 AM
Best advice I can give about Vegas is embrace the artificiality of it all and just have fun.  Oh and play craps.  Lots of craps.

Barrister

#21
July 17, 2009, 11:03:53 AM
I can now say from experience that the Venetian Hotel has very little to do with Venice.
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Admiral Yi

#22
July 17, 2009, 12:12:47 PM
Keep in mind dealers are paid minimum wage and are working for tips.

Hard ways and field are suckers bets.  Odds on pass and don't pass are the only even money bets you will find in Vegas.  Ask for a gamer's guide (all casinos have them) if you don't know the rules/odds of any game.

Sit down and play some low blind Hold 'Em.  Couple dudes I know came recently went and said the poker rooms are swarming with Euro tourists just throwing their money away.

For titty bar go to the Crazy Horse.

The Flamingo has Bugsy's face on their chips.  Go, do a couple lines of Swingers dialogue, then leave.  The place is a dump.

Strix

#23
July 17, 2009, 12:16:35 PM
If you like thrill rides than try the ones on top of the Stratosphere.  Just don't be afraid of heights.
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FunkMonk

#24
July 17, 2009, 12:53:00 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 17, 2009, 11:02:30 AM
Best advice I can give about Vegas is embrace the artificiality of it all and just have fun.  Oh and play craps.  Lots of craps.
This. :yes:

Best fun I had in Vegas was at the craps tables. Play it Alci.
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crazy canuck

#25
July 17, 2009, 01:13:34 PM Last Edit: July 17, 2009, 01:15:14 PM by crazy canuck
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 17, 2009, 12:12:47 PM
Keep in mind dealers are paid minimum wage and are working for tips.

Yi, makes a very good point.  Always tip the dealers at the craps table early and often and also make two way bets every once in a while  - two way bets are when you make bets on long shots (usually only wagering a buck or two) and if the bet wins you and the dealers split the winnings. Ask how this is done and the dealers will be happy to explain it all to you.

Keeping the dealers happy will make your gambling experience much more enjoyable in a lot of ways including banter at the table etc.  Having a fun table draws a lot of excitement which draws more players and pretty soon you are caught in a viscious cycle of fun :cool:

As a practical matter if you tip the dealers they will also pay close attention to make sure you dont miss bets you should be making to increase your odds.  Craps can move fast for a first time player and it always helps to have the dealers on your side.  Even for someone like me who plays craps all the time it is very helpful to have friendly dealers.  If they know you will take care of them, they will take care of you.

Admiral Yi

#26
July 17, 2009, 03:17:06 PM
Yup.  I usually bet a two way hard 6 or 8 when the point is 6 or 8.  Then when I cash out whatever odd chips are left over tip that too.

Monoriu

#27
July 17, 2009, 03:24:23 PM
Watch the "O" show in Bellagio.

crazy canuck

#28
July 17, 2009, 03:31:52 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 17, 2009, 03:17:06 PM
Yup.  I usually bet a two way hard 6 or 8 when the point is 6 or 8.

Exactly what I do. :)

Admiral Yi

#29
July 17, 2009, 03:36:05 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 17, 2009, 03:31:52 PM
Exactly what I do. :)
I'm curious if you ever bet any of the red propositions.  How do you feel about betting Don't Pass?
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