U2 in Vegas - Tips for booking hotels, flights and other Vegasy type things.

[Hewson]

Originally Posted by LuckyNumber7

(old man was upset that I called his bet and went all In before the River which gave me a flush, was insistent that I broke some gentlemanly protocol when calling on a community where traditionally you wouldn’t with my hand).

Sorry man, I was just in a foul mood that day.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by LuckyNumber7

Why is 6:5 blackjack the devil? Is it because it is less than 3:2?

you get paid more for a blackjack at a 3:2 table. if you bet $10 and get dealt a blackjack - you should get $25 back at a 3:2 table. Your original $10 bet plus $15 in winnings.

At a $10 6:5 table you're going to get $22 back - $10 + $12.

house edge on a 3:2 table is around half a percent. on a 6:5 table it's around 2.5%.

all things considered - 6:5 blackjack is still a much better play, edge wise, than a lot of the other games you'll find on the casino floor. it's certainly better than Roulette. but if there's a 3:2 table available - yea, you should always play that one - even if the minimums are a bit more than the 6:5 table.

best games to play from an odds perspective are blackjack (at 3:2), video poker and baccarat.

[Hewson]

Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

best games to play from an odds perspective are blackjack (at 3:2), video poker and baccarat.

Also, if (and it's a big if) you know all the nuances, craps.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by LuckyNumber7

Also how common or uncommon is holdem across the casinos?

I prefer avoiding playing against the house, even if other players/ex-cons have angrily threatened my existence for beating them in the past (old man was upset that I called his bet and went all In before the River which gave me a flush, was insistent that I broke some gentlemanly protocol when calling on a community where traditionally you wouldn’t with my hand).

i'm not a poker player so i'll have to do some research - but i know it's not as prevalent as it used to be. you can still absolutely find it though.

horseshoe and aria definitely still have big poker rooms. they're definitely not the only ones left but they're the obvious ones that i always see.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by Hewson

Also, if (and it's a big if) you know all the nuances, craps.

yes - pass line with odds. probably the best bet there is.

but as you said - if you don't know the nuances, there are some really awful odds on that table.

[MrsSpringsteen]

This is on the Park MGM site for what is now called the Dolby Live Theater.

"5,200 seats with the furthest seat only 145 feet away from the stage"

Can you imagine seeing U2 there, that would be incredible. Obviously I know they would never play a place like that. I loved that theater. Usher is playing there in November if anyone's interested

[ascender_RS]

Thanks, this is a big help

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by MrsSpringsteen

I assume the airport still has shuttles (there's a charge) that stop at different hotels, that's what I used in 2019. Park MGM had a large area at the back of the hotel for shuttle, taxi, and Uber Lyft pickups and drop offs. It was operated very well by the hotel.

I'm used to lots of walking so I walked everywhere from that hotel and back. It was later in November, not too hot for walking. There's a CVS within walking distance, cheaper than buying necessities in the hotel shop.

ahhhh i don't think the major hotels have shuttles anymore.

it's best to taxi or ride share from the airport.

there are a couple of busses - one that will drop you off on Tropicana - either by MGM Grand or closer to NYNY / Excal.

the other will take you to the south strip bus terminal - where you can transfer to The Deuce - which goes all the way up The Strip up to Fremont Street.

but yea - cabs and taxis are easier (busses, obviously, are cheaper).

there's also a ton of decently priced limos and car services - if anyone is into that kinda thing. obviously there is... it's vegas.

[rosephile]

What do those ratios mean?

[Chizip]

Well I booked a flight and made a hotel reservation for the 12th-15th. Gonna have to find a way to do some dirty things in an alley to get a ticket on the 13th or 14th, will bring new meaning to Dirty Day.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

by the way - one of the best and most underrated places to grab a beer or 6 in Vegas? CVS.

hear me out... there are no open container rules in Vegas. So if the weather's nice - grab a few beers from the pharmacy and just walk The Strip.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

next up to the stage... Chizip...

[LuckyNumber7]

Originally Posted by Hewson

Basically it almost completely eliminates the player's one real advantage in the game.

Is a joke!

[DomCobb]

This thread is super helpful, thanks everyone.

Since I'm driving in, I'm wondering how bad the parking situation is. I'm seeing conflicting reports about free parking, but sound like here it's mostly gone at this point. So... how much should I expect to pay for parking at places (if I'm not a guest), and where are the best places to park (for the Sphere, and other areas of interest)?

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by DomCobb

This thread is super helpful, thanks everyone.

Since I'm driving in, I'm wondering how bad the parking situation is. I'm seeing conflicting reports about free parking, but sound like here it's mostly gone at this point. So... how much should I expect to pay for parking at places (if I'm not a guest), and where are the best places to park (for the Sphere, and other areas of interest)?

I'm going to say it's probably better to park further away and walk and/or take the bus.

[MrsSpringsteen]

https://www.ticketmaster.com/donny-osmond-las-vegas-tickets/artist/2767135

[Hewson]

Originally Posted by LuckyNumber7

Is a joke!

[Hewson]

Originally Posted by MrsSpringsteen

https://www.ticketmaster.com/donny-osmond-las-vegas-tickets/artist/2767135

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Ha. I booked a room at Harrah's.
Wife was checking out the website yesterday and when I got home from work says, "Donny Osmond is playing at our hotel".
We won't be seeing Donald however.
More intrigued byTapeface.

[DaveC]

it's way way way easier and faster to just take an uber from the airport to your hotel than it is to frig around with shuttle buses. the difference is a couple bucks at most and it is 100% worth it.

[LuckyNumber7]

Originally Posted by DaveC

it's way way way easier and faster to just take an uber from the airport to your hotel than it is to frig around with shuttle buses. the difference is a couple bucks at most and it is 100% worth it.

This is true virtually everywhere except LAX (if you’re staying at an airport hotel). That airport has hands down the dumbest ride share / taxi policy.