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Best Places to Play Blackjack on the strip...

DeanoDeano Senior Member
edited February 2015 in Sports Betting
Where are the best places on the strip in Vegas?
Thanks
Deano

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  • GoatsGoats Head Moderator
    edited February 2015
    Deano wrote: »
    Where are the best places on the strip in Vegas?
    Thanks
    Deano

    You might want to be a bit more specific so others can better help you.

    What exactly are you looking for? Best rules for advantage play? Best comps? Best for low/high limits? Best atmosphere?
  • DeanoDeano Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Best comps, lower limits and atmosphere I would say Goats.
  • acetotenacetoten Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    I have a friend thats worked in vegas for 10 years or so in the casinos, mainly as a dealer. I can get u some info.
  • cpech56cpech56 Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    I was out there in January and played at a few different places along the strip. I spent the most time at a casino pretty close to that new "High Roller" ferris wheel type thing. I believe it was the old Flannigans? I may have the name wrong but I know it was an irish joint because they used to have a midget rambling a bunch of shit trying to get people to come in. They used to have strip beer pong in that place but it's recently gone under a renovation and is a much nicer place in my opinion. It's no Wynn or anything and they still have beer pong tables in there and a lot of hotties getting shit faced was pretty awesome.

    The place I enjoyed the most was SLS, I think it's the former Sahara. It's pretty close to the Hilton Grand Vacation Club and boy is that place awesome. I found some $10 and $25 tables and the scenery made me happy I had a blackjack table over top of my lap ;)

    Good Luck wherever you go, cheaper tables on Fremont for sure.
  • GoatsGoats Head Moderator
    edited February 2015
    cpech56 wrote: »
    I believe it was the old Flannigans? I may have the name wrong but I know it was an irish joint because they used to have a midget rambling a bunch of shit trying to get people to come in.

    I haven't been to Vegas in like 7-10 years, but I think you're referring to O'Sheas.
  • cpech56cpech56 Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    There ya go! Good call Goats

    I knew it was an Irish joint, thanks.
  • GoatsGoats Head Moderator
    edited February 2015
    cpech56 wrote: »
    There ya go! Good call Goats

    I knew it was an Irish joint, thanks.

    I've posted about it at some point, but I actually got my start counting cards back in the day before turning to sports and given that I had virutally no BR at the time, I was very familiar with the low limit BJ joints in the early 2000's. :)

    My personal favorite back then was Casino Royale. Good center strip location for being one step above a total dump, great DD game with $5 min, and their comp system earned you $ that could be used at the Subway inside their entrance, lol. Free foot long > $5 foot long. They even sent me 2 free room nights every month for a while.

    Anyway, didn't mean to semi-hijack the thread. Hopefully others can give Deano some suggestions.
  • originalokieoriginalokie Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Been two Vegas too many times

    Favorite, also is Casino Royale

    A Dive but fun

    Started Blackjack Switch
  • originalokieoriginalokie Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    PS - Correction - My other favorite places are where I win that day

    PSS - Comps are not like they were in the old days; don't be misled by comps
  • coolmilcoolmil Member
    edited February 2015
    I like the Golden Gate down town. Not sure if odds are favorable but great place and the restaurant is great. Just down to earth great food. Especially breakfast. I live in LV!
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    coolmil wrote: »
    I like the Golden Gate down town. Not sure if odds are favorable but great place and the restaurant is great. Just down to earth great food. Especially breakfast. I live in LV!

    Nice Place:rolleyes:
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Listen I'm not being smart when I say if your going on the cheap forget comps you'll never earn them. If your going just to gamble small and have a good time and not get raped go stay at the Golden Nugget downtown. Low limits clean classy and when I say that you can air lift it and drop it in the middle of the strip and it will fit right in. If your going to bet sports you have about 6 casinos to shop lines all within walking distance and if you want to check out the Golden Gate fine but two things to remember. Downtown is a lot fun on the weekends and they bring in some good bands but keep your wallet in your front pocket and touch it anytime someone bumps into you and Don't walk past the canopy and don't talk to strangers and don't go into Glitter Gulch
  • kcburghkcburgh Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Not to hijack..but sort of play is even needed to get "comps" Do competing casinos pay for my gambling info if I use a card?
  • cpech56cpech56 Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    kcburgh wrote: »
    Not to hijack..but sort of play is even needed to get "comps" Do competing casinos pay for my gambling info if I use a card?

    This is a good question and I'm certain OT will be able to answer it for you. Last time I was out in January I was playing $25 hands at SLS for 4 hours and I got comped some free dinner stuff for the restaurant that's attached to the sportsbook. Seems like anymore their going away from giving rooms away.
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    kcburgh wrote: »
    Not to hijack..but sort of play is even needed to get "comps" Do competing casinos pay for my gambling info if I use a card?

    Use a card but play is rated based on Avg bet and 4 hours played. Of course their are exceptions when your betting $1000's. Casino's will compete for business it's been a buyers market for years now but maybe I shouldn't say this because I don't know you but I'm talking very high 6 figures to 7 figures and not just bringing it in you need to play to it. You could bring 10k in put it on deposit but if you don't play to it your not getting anything. Besides the fact these are the best 3 months of the year for the casino's Jan,Feb and March with most high limit events taking place, Super Bowl, Chinese New Years March Madness Etc: Make sure you use your card and if you intend on doing a lot of gambling time wise don't pre-paid your room through a travel agency because once you do that the casino can't do anything by way of comping a night or two.


    They will usually make it up in food comps or shows. To educate you on Las Vegas right now would take all day typing . Just use your card every time make sure the Supervisor has you down and don't be afraid to ask before you leave what do you have me down for Avg bet and time wise. Lots of lazy workers and the guest pays because their play doesn't get enter into the computer right. Like I said just play at your level use the card and get what you can get. Don't get buried trying to get a free dinner.


    If your planning on playing black chips from jump ask for a host when you arrive and talk to him telling him your plans and what is the criteria for comps here. Black chips is really not much but a host will talk to you at the Nugget and other decent Casino's even with a $50 avg ask for a host sometimes you get lucky and a host may see a future guest that he would like on his sheet and give you a little extra the first time or two. but please don't argue because unless your big the Corps have tied there hands in most case's.
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    cpech56 wrote: »
    This is a good question and I'm certain OT will be able to answer it for you. Last time I was out in January I was playing $25 hands at SLS for 4 hours and I got comped some free dinner stuff for the restaurant that's attached to the sportsbook. Seems like anymore their going away from giving rooms away.

    Depending on what type of restaurant and how many people I would rather comp you a decent meal then a room. it cost about $59 a day expense for a room the rest is profit. A good floor supervisor will always try to give you something. If you ask for the Moon I'll counter with a star and that's most likely what you were looking for anyway. Players know what they can get but take a shot. I can't tell how many people have asked me for the fine dining restaurant and were trilled when I gave them the buffet or coffee shop with a limit. It's funny I use to play the part and after telling them I can't do that but I can make a nice reservation for the buffet and what time would you like to go. They feel good and they got the greatest gift of all "Free" just eat all you can eat and sign.

    I've been retired almost 3 years now so I'm sure some things have changed and I think some casino's are going more towards the limit. If you want to go to a fine dining restaurant they may give you $50 towards the bill so you went where you wanted to go and they gave you what you were entitled to. Win/Win
  • RonbetsRonbets Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Old-Timer wrote: »
    It's funny I use to play the part and after telling them I can't do that but I can make a nice reservation for the buffet and what time would you like to go. They feel good and they got the greatest gift of all "Free" just eat all you can eat and sign.
    Buffet reservations? LMAO.
    God, you were good at that. Diplomatic with all the players, even the sleaze bag 'ratholers'. We always tried to hustle the pit 'sups' for comps. We'd get a good game going and everyone became familiar with each other. When the shift change came I'd mention rather loudly, "they don't give away comps here let's ALL go next door after the roll." Most pit guys would bite. Not OT though........NY sharp.
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Sure miss those days.
  • RonbetsRonbets Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Yep, younger and a lot less computer time. These gadgets keep ppl from interacting. I miss the camaraderie of a good crap game versus playing Mr. Mom some of the time. Too fkg old for the latter.
  • kcburghkcburgh Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Thanks OT..certainly not a high roller...appreciate the info.
  • DogsoutDogsout Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Just came back for Vegas a couple of weeks ago. Stayed at the Gold Nugget and it was OK. One thing that I was surprised at was the number of BlackJack tables that are paying 6to5 on a blackjack instead of 2to1. Hell you have tables in the same casino that have both payouts. Oldtimer recommended the Golden Gate downtown it was OK with the dealers being half dressed and all but if I remember right all of their tables are a 6to5 payout on blackjacks. Also being a little more advanced in age then most of you I did not really appreciate the LOUD pounding music that is played constantly. If I was to recommend a casino I would walk across the road to the Vega Club where you still have the half dress dealers but in a lot more relaxing atmosphere.
  • DogsoutDogsout Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    On a side note if you do stay at the Gold Nugget I would suggest a night a the Mike Hammer? comedy show. That dude is funny as hell and be for warned nobody in the audience is safe from him making a complete fool out of you. I literally hurt from laughing after watching his show.
  • RonbetsRonbets Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Dogs, that music is there for a purpose and it's not a posi for the player, as you well know. What gets me in these joints is the music over music. I mean hell, Billy Idol and Billie Holiday don't jell simultaneously when trying to scope the deck.
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    Dogsout wrote: »
    On a side note if you do stay at the Gold Nugget I would suggest a night a the Mike Hammer? comedy show. That dude is funny as hell and be for warned nobody in the audience is safe from him making a complete fool out of you. I literally hurt from laughing after watching his show.
    First of all Blackjack pays 3/2 not 2/1. Most places have 6/5 payouts for BJ but those are the single deck games and are considered carnival games.and they're usually machine shuffled. Some places still shuffle by hand but most have shuffle machines. The next time your at the Nugget ask them where's the 3/2 blackjack games. They won't be single deck but they will have some double decks and some shoes and some continuous shufflers that pay 3/2 for blackjack.
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    As I suggested if your on a tight budget the Nugget is the place to go. As I've said I haven't been in the business going on three years and a lot changes I didn't know the Nugget changed dealer iniforms. Was it everybody or just a party pit which a lot of casino's have even on the strip. Sex sells and they take advantage of it. Vegas isn't the Vegas you hear stories about anymore. Your talkiing about the Vegas Club haven't been there in years as a matter of fact haven't been downtown in years but you could have some fun there.
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    There is one more thing and it's a prediction and I'm not going to go into the reasons why it would be to hard to explain on a computer but I will say within the next 5 years most BJ games will pay 6/5 on BJ except for the certain guest. Over the past 5 years a lot of casino's have gone to the hit soft 17 even the higher limit games. It's the wave of the future. Table games is way down the totem pole except for baccarat that's the King. The Money is made in the clubs, the Bars and the rooms. The restaurant also but the big restaurant bills are usually comped anyway and it's a soft comp so it really doesn't bother them as long as you play to that level. in other words the $200 meal cost them $50 to make so they really don't mine that.

    Any Rookies out there that want to learn what to look for in a BJ game I have classes every Tuesday $100 per hour with a min 5 classes. :)
    I'm don't now with the casino talk unless it's old time stories.
  • jets96jets96 Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    OT , you know am a downtown guy and am kinda laughing but what is the reason for not going into Glitter Gulch ? My sportsbook buddy and a couple of other guys i know who used to work at the horseshoe always stop in there , did something happen ? didnt go last year but you said you havent been downtown in a long time, just wondering ...back in the day my buddy who worked at the shoe knew all the broads in there, they used to come in from calf for the weekend to dance...
  • Old-TimerOld-Timer Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    jets96 wrote: »
    OT , you know am a downtown guy and am kinda laughing but what is the reason for not going into Glitter Gulch ? My sportsbook buddy and a couple of other guys i know who used to work at the horseshoe always stop in there , did something happen ? didnt go last year but you said you havent been downtown in a long time, just wondering ...back in the day my buddy who worked at the shoe knew all the broads in there, they used to come in from calf for the weekend to dance...

    Remember Jets I go way back so I could be wrong and they cleaned up a bit but still Rhino is the best but getting back to the Gulch I remember when they first opened it used to be a slot joint and the girls were bad I mean real bad. But like I said many years ago and that rep stood for a while and then I was gone so other guys such as yourself would know better at this point.
  • jets96jets96 Senior Member
    edited February 2015
    OT, i have my load on before i even get in there , they all look like marilyn monroe to me at that point.
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