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Started looking at flights for March Madness 2014. Found a few for around $350 but waiting for Southwest to book that far in advance. 

Last year stayed at a friends condo for the whole month of March while they were in Florida but this year will probably go out for the first weekend and stay at the Orleans.  To me this is the best set up to watch all the games.

Going out the last week of September with my wife to hold me over until March.

 
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Already booked the hotel and flight.  Got $310 out of the local airport, which is a solid price for around here.

Staying at Luxor.  Got 2 free nights from MyVegas and then some discounts, so it's not a bad deal.  Won't be spending much time there anywhere.

My only issue is that I booked everything in April/May, but now I'm switching jobs so I've got some work to do to make sure I can get out of the office for Wed-Sun in March. 
 
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Thumbs up on the Orleans.  I am by no means a high roller, but they gave me 2 free nites for my visit during the first NFL weekend.  Believe it or not, some of the best looking cocktail waitresses in Vegas, and low minimums at the tables.  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by iamnomad:

Thumbs up on the Orleans.  I am by no means a high roller, but they gave me 2 free nites for my visit during the first NFL weekend.  Believe it or not, some of the best looking cocktail waitresses in Vegas, and low minimums at the tables.  

Love the Orleans.  I have been staying there for most of my trips since it opened. Agree on the waitresses especially in the Poker Room.
 
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Booked a flight for $314 today on cheap flights.com. Will leave on Wednesday March 19 and return on Tuesday the 25th. Waiting now for a few free nights at the Orleans.

College basketball is underway with Midnight Madness upon us. Picked up an issue of Lindy's  annual college basketball preview yesterday to begin my yearly handicapping.

Have a great season of college hoops
 
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Glad I came across this thread. I'm going this Thursday - Sunday Oct 24th - 27th and staying at the Orleans. I've always stayed on the strip so this will be my first time at the Orleans but sounds like it is a great place to be so I'm excited for that. CJM - any early futures that you like for college hoops?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by BIG-SHOT-BOB:

Glad I came across this thread. I'm going this Thursday - Sunday Oct 24th - 27th and staying at the Orleans. I've always stayed on the strip so this will be my first time at the Orleans but sounds like it is a great place to be so I'm excited for that. CJM - any early futures that you like for college hoops?

I like Michigan St or Kansas if you can get them between 7-1 or 10-1.
Everyone likes Kentucky so not much payoff there. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by BIG-SHOT-BOB:

Glad I came across this thread. I'm going this Thursday - Sunday Oct 24th - 27th and staying at the Orleans. I've always stayed on the strip so this will be my first time at the Orleans but sounds like it is a great place to be so I'm excited for that. CJM - any early futures that you like for college hoops?

Orleans has great table games with 3-2 payouts on blackjack. They also have a nice poker room with nightly tournaments. Don't forget Big Al's if you like seafood and I really like the breakfast buffet at under $8 with players card. They run a daily shuttle if you need to get to the strip and don't have a car. It lets you off at Bally's. 

If you need a break from gambling take in a movie or go bowling. 


 
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Have always had offers for a few free nights from Harrah's, Flamingo, or the Quad in the past but nothing now. Was just out there in September and still nothing. They have really gotten tight with the Rewards since Ceasars took over. I am hoping to get some offers during March. Looks like I will spend the entire trip at the Orleans for March Madness.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by cjm2008:

Have always had offers for a few free nights from Harrah's, Flamingo, or the Quad in the past but nothing now. Was just out there in September and still nothing. They have really gotten tight with the Rewards since Ceasars took over. I am hoping to get some offers during March. Looks like I will spend the entire trip at the Orleans for March Madness.

Hey cjm ,have you checked the calendar rates online? Sometimes comped rooms show up there but not in 'My Offers'..Good Luck.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by jamesxnj:

Hey cjm ,have you checked the calendar rates online? Sometimes comped rooms show up there but not in 'My Offers'..Good Luck.


Thank I will check. Already have 4 free at the Orleans and looking for 2 more at a Ceasars property for Tuesday and Wednesday.
 
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Now that conference play has started it looks like this years' March Madness is going to be a great one and I will be in Vegas for the beginning of it all 2 months from now.

Booked and Ready To Go
 
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Booked round trip to vegas and a week at the MGM for 450. have 3 nights free also. not a bad deal
 
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Flight and room booked.

I'm staying at Harrah's, going out Sweet Sixteen weekend, whole trip comped. 

The Big Dance is one of the best times of the year to be in Vegas.
 
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6 days till March Madness Vegas Trip  

Arriving on Tuesday for some poker playing before Thursday games begin.


 
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Quote Originally Posted by cjm2008:

6 days till March Madness Vegas Trip  

Arriving on Tuesday for some poker playing before Thursday games begin.


 

Have a freaking great trip  cgm 

I'm going out the following week and would apprectiate any S16 /8/4 tips/insight you might have.,

 

 
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Good luck guys! Enjoy 
 
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Arrived in Vegas Tuesday. 

Thursday games I like.  Cincinnati, Texas, Manhattan, St Joe, Michigan St.
 
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I arrived in Vegas early this morning.  Going to stay for several weeks until the Championship Game in April.
 
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After going 2-2-1 Thursday, I had a banner day Friday going 5-0 ( see College Basketball forum post)

Hope to continue hot hand Saturday

 
 
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Nice man! How's the poker going for you?  playing strictly at the Orleans? 
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