1. Welcome to VegasMessageBoard
    It appears you are visiting our community as a guest.
    In order to view full-size images, participate in discussions, vote in polls, etc, you will need to Log in or Register.

Super Bowl 2017 week in Vegas, what's can I expect?

Discussion in 'Misc. Vegas Chat' started by Drewm1972, Dec 24, 2016.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Drewm1972

    Drewm1972 VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2016
    Messages:
    3,258
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    20
    So my local MGM property invited me among other players to "complementary Vegas trip" during Super Bowl weekend like 4nights 5 days (not entirely sure but 3 nights minimum) anyhow, room and foods are all comped I believe location is at Bellagio if not Aria (I believe a host is working in details) we just gotta pay plane ticket. Anyhow, I'm sure bottom line is we "have to gamble" I'm sure... but more question I have is what's like during Super Bowl weekend? Is it crazy busy? Never been there during the weekend..
    Any info would be appreciated!!!
     
  2. bubbakitty

    bubbakitty Doing retirement again and happily so....

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2003
    Messages:
    14,900
    Location:
    Texas
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    65
    Pick a number for table stakes you are ok with. Others will chime in as to how high they go. Strip is sorta silly in times like these. If it is higher than comfortable go with v/p or slots as they don't change denomination. Good luck.
     
    • Informative Informative x 1
  3. Rush

    Rush MIA

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2010
    Messages:
    2,983
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    76
    What can you expect? Far higher than normal minimums on table games. SB weekend is one of the busiest times in Las Vegas.
     
    • Informative Informative x 1
  4. Drewm1972

    Drewm1972 VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2016
    Messages:
    3,258
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    20
    Are you talking about all over the strip hotels or just the bellagio or aria? So they are trying to capitalize on that weekend? I bet it is very crowed as well.. I don't know if I want to go argh..
     
  5. Rush

    Rush MIA

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2010
    Messages:
    2,983
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    76
    The major houses for sure. The little ones......I don't know.
     
    • Informative Informative x 1
  6. FullBoat

    FullBoat VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2013
    Messages:
    2,337
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    16
    Yeah, I was hearing $100 min at times on the strip. It gets kinda nuts. But, I believe that downtown stays at $5 in most cases.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  7. mjames1229

    mjames1229 # of visits includes only trips w/ hotel stays

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2011
    Messages:
    4,201
    Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    36
    Stayed downtown for the 2015 Super Bowl and the minimums didn't change (though I didn't go into the Golden Nugget). As a matter of fact, I was kind of surprised how not-busy it was downtown two years ago. I expected "crazy", and I got "normal weekend".

    I may be staying at Rio for this next trip (the only place in all of Vegas in which I could get a comp all weekend) but will probably play most of my time downtown, then move to South Point to watch the game.
     
    USBC Nationals are back in Vegas
    • Informative Informative x 1
  8. Travel Fanatic

    Travel Fanatic The Arbiter of Taste Caviar Kid

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2010
    Messages:
    21,525
    Location:
    Tennessee
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
    SB weekend is usually the third biggest weekend on the Strip in terms of crowds. Its also one of the two biggest High Roller weekends of the year. So expect higher than usual minimums at the tables. Also, if you want specific dining, I would make reservations ASAP
     
    The plans have changed
    Post-Shopping Recovery Period
    • Informative Informative x 1
  9. mrem3200

    mrem3200 VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2011
    Messages:
    1,414
    Location:
    Connecticut
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    19
    I am curious, what are #1 and 2? NYE and first week of NCAA BB?
     
  10. 34cents

    34cents Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2013
    Messages:
    142
    Location:
    Nebraska
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    11
    I have been SB weekend a couple of times and really didn't see much increase in table limits on the south end of the strip but I am mostly at NYNY or Monte Carlo for craps and roulette. There are definitely a lot more people though.
     
  11. dcrawf

    dcrawf Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2003
    Messages:
    315
    Location:
    Metropolitan Cleveland
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    23
    Bellagio and Aria? I would be surprised if anything less than $25/hand at any time. Certainly wouldnt be shocked if $100/hand was pretty much the norm
     
  12. Travel Fanatic

    Travel Fanatic The Arbiter of Taste Caviar Kid

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2010
    Messages:
    21,525
    Location:
    Tennessee
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
    Yep
     
    The plans have changed
    Post-Shopping Recovery Period
  13. marcianofan

    marcianofan High-Roller

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2009
    Messages:
    841
    Location:
    portland, or
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
     
  14. marcianofan

    marcianofan High-Roller

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2009
    Messages:
    841
    Location:
    portland, or
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    50
    I'm staying at the golden nugget for SB weekend, expecting big crowds. I think downtown the minimums shouldn't really go much higher if at all. The strip is a whole nother animal tho, especially the ones with big sportsbooks and higher end casinos....
     
  15. jon_vegas

    jon_vegas VIP Whale

    Joined:
    May 22, 2013
    Messages:
    1,295
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    69
    Was at the strip for the last super bowl. Crazy busy. Lines everywhere you go. Table limits are higher than usual. But still had a blast.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.