Sigma Derby at MGM

Never played, but want to do it next month. (Who knows how long it's gonnal be around...) Can someone tell me where specifically it is in MGM? I'm not very familiar with that casino. Much appreciated.

 

It's last known position was reported at Level Up near Hakkasan. Also reported was no free drink service to players. If this is true then you'll need to go to The D to get the full experience. Worth the trip.

 

Last I heard (a couple of months ago) it was located at Level Up which is near Hakkasan.

 

it's in a bar called Level Up

 

Thanks guys. Sounds like The D would be better, but MGM will be just across the street.

 

You COULD BE the first to report sigma derby fun? from a sober point of view. Good luck!!

 

What is so good about this game? Ive seen people waste hours on this game and I dont get it. The novelty wears off after about 3 races (drinks or no drinks).

 

To each their own. I have no idea how someone can spend hours playing VP or slots.
I'm a poker guy and will spend 8-10 hours on a table. I'm sure the VP and slot players walk by and shake their head

 

Thats the point, I can see everyone's fascination with so many different games inside the casino, regardless of how I feel about it. But this horse game baffles me. Im seriously asking what people like about it?

 

I've been playing Sigma since the early 90's in Biloxi. It has a magnetic appeal to us junkies as the 75-150 odds hit pretty darn often..its why I like it anyway, not to mention the superb drink service at The D. I've never hit a 200x race but did score one at 191x

 

I'm often a solo traveler but I can't tell you how often I've been drawn into a group's party on this game. The premise of rooting for mechanical horses is just so goofy that people open themselves up to saying goofy things. And then there's the free drinks while wagering a quarter per minute.

 

I read that it moved back out of level up to the floor. Someone there recently would have to confirm this.

Go ask a slot technician.

 

Thanks The Rumor I'll do that.

Thanks to all who responded.

 

- Social community game aspect like Blackjack or Craps which is rare for a slot.

- Long time between bet and resolution which means more action per betting.

- If there is drink service you can get A LOT for your money. A roll of quarters bet one at a time would easily last an hour and probably longer with a win here and there.

- You get to hoot and holler at horses going around a minitrack.

If your gambling is motivated by bet frequency and dollar volume then I could see how it would be boring but other than that I think it's pretty evident the appeal.

 

I'm a pretty low-roller (avg $1500 BR), but the quarter stakes are still too low to keep my attention.

However, I tend to travel with a handful of 'no-rollers,' and I find that they absolutely LOVE this game, and I get a contact high off of their energy when they win a dollar or two here and there.

That being said, I played it alone once and about died of boredom after five minutes.

 

Thank you for helping me understand the appeal.

 

You're not limited to playing a quarter per bet. There's--i think--16 combinations to wager on and if you want to drop $10 on four different combos the machine will take your quarters. I've dumped $10 on a few races when playing with house money. That said it's not for everyone but most people get a kick out of it especially when playing with a group

 

I recently saw the Sigma Derby machine on the floor in the area between the buffet and the cashier. That's a rough guess since I wasn't really looking for it.

 

Yeah, I heard it recently moved. I looked around Level Up in April and didn't find it. I didn't spend a lot of time looking for it though. I'm glad to see it's back on the floor though. I heard the free drink service stopped when it was near Level Up.