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I love horse racing and NCAAF but nothing like the NFL. I'll probably just throw 20 bucks on a live longshot in the Breeders Cup Classic for fun, they seem to do well in the Classic. SO, I don't think I want to spend 2 straight days in a sportsbook. I was thinking of spending  Sunday (at least part of it) at the LVH to watch some NFL...I have read nothing but good things about it so I figured I would check it out. Unless some one could give me any better suggestions?!

Also, I just learned that IF the World Series goes 7 games then game 7 will be on Halloween night, the night before I leave which sucks but oh well.

The main thing that I am worried about is that my flight leaves NC at 6am on Friday morning with a short layover in Atlanta and I arrive in Vegas roughly 9:45am Vegas time. I have to work until 8:30pm the night before I leave and have to get up about 3:30am on Friday to make it to the airport on time etc. My question is...what do you guys reccommend to fight exhaustion and fatigue on Friday when I get to Vegas/later that day. I know I will be amped to be there. My buddies flight gets in around 3pm Vegas time from Houston. I was gonna go to the MGM and play poker I think just to kill time as I wait for them (poker will be my main choice of gambling this trip by the way). I'm just afraid I am gonna be DRAGGING MY behind come Friday evening. Any ideas on how to avoid this? Thanks fellas!

 
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Funny you mentioned the World Series game 7 lol I get in Vegas at 3 on Thursday and I'm praying for a Game 7.  Not to bet it but just to be out there for a sporting event like that.  I went out for week 1 of the NFL and it was great so I'm hoping I can add this to my Vegas experiences. 


As far as sportsbook, the LVH is epic but hectic.  Gotta get there real early on NFL game days to get a seat although they're very loose about letting you sit at the slots/game seats so it's not you're gonna have to stand.  I visited other books but I like the LVH the best not only for atmosphere but also because the book is literally ran like an on line book.  Betting options galore so if that's your thing (parlays, teasers, etc etc) you're in good shape! 

My recommendation to fight exhaustion and fatigue?  Sleep on the plane bro.  This is my third time flying in from NY to Vegas in the last 2 months, I never have had a problem catching Zzzzz's on the plane and my flight is around noon lol.  Mad people sleeping on the flight, you can get a good 2 hours in on that flight from Atlanta.  That will get through the day no problem!
 
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ad1260 - If you're really that exhausted, grab a 5hr energy.  As much as you talk about your excitement on here, I don't know how you'd crap out on the first night.  You're just over-thinking stuff at this point. 

Or, talk some knock-out cold meds before the flight.
 
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I just seen ad started this thread August 28th lol now I can sense why he's so excited about this trip, it's been a long wait.  I planned all 3 of my trips a week before I left lol.  But yeah like Heinz said, you're over thinking it kid, you'll get plenty of rest when you get home.  With that said though and as someone who has a 5 to 6 hour flight from NY (long flight like you), my advice is to be as exhausted as possible for your flight.  I don't sleep the night before the flight so that I'm so exhausted that when I get on the plane that falling asleep is no problem (you could also use assistance like Heinz said).  Before you know it you wake up, you're 3 hours or more into the flight and the rest is a breeze.  I've slept literally 4, almost 5 hours on the flight before lol I wake up refreshed as hell with only like an hour of air time left.  Trust me, that will do the job.  I recommend you try to sleep on your own.  But since you seem really psyched and excited for the trip you mentally might not be able to rest your brain knowing you're on your way to Vegas so if you need a shot of some sleep medicine to help you should use it. 
 
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Posted: #30

What heinz and Bookie said..get a window seat,make a pillow out of your jacket,even some earplugs..If you have any left-over pain meds pop a couple of those.at the gate in ATL(bring the bottle w/sript label) just incase security gets nosy about your carry-on.

I've done that ATL-LAS many times and it is cool to catch some zzz and wake up with short time left..Just don't take any energy drinks too early in the am so you burn out harder later in the day..And once in Vegas slow drink until your buddy gets there..

Hope you have an awesome trip man!

 
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Thanks fellas!! Yeah, I am probably just over thinking it. I highly doubt I will crap out the first night…just don't want to totally be dragging my behind! I will probably try and actually sleep on the plane. I am super stoked…like you mentioned, I have been waiting for this trip for months now  

I will definitely give you guys a recap when I get back. I have been to Vegas twice before and played in a number of poker rooms. This time I am definitely going to check out MGM and Mandalay Bay. I am also gonna try to hit Aria this time as I have great things. 

WOOOOOOOOOOOO! 

Oh, and come this weekend please feel free for anyone to post any picks they like in football (college or NFL). OR if anyone has a horse they really like in the Breeders Cup let me know (including any Exotics). 
 
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Posted: #32
I suggest $10 on Secret Circle in the Sprint, and good luck bro
 
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Just booked a flight today for $325 from Ohio to Vegas for March 18-24 for the opening round of March Madness. Reading your post get me excited already

Going to do some handicapping for the Breeders Cup tonight so may send you a couple picks. 

Like N. Illinois, E Carolina, Minnesota, G. Tech, and Tex Tech this weekend so far.

have a great weekend and win some 
 
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get to the room and take a shower...quiet time, beat the bishop. get a nap...then u be fresh, go  eat...wander  get a feeel for the joint....bet black..or red... shoot some dice.....hit the quarter video poker  ,  go back to room,  repeat.
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cjm2008, 

Thanks man! I really respect your picks (been following you most of the MLB season). I'll look forward to your Breeders Cup plays. (I'll look into your college plays as well). Funny that you mentioned price. I got my ticked for like $350 or so flying out of Greensboro, NC (tiny, but awesome airport…security is A JOKE. You can literally get through it in 15 mins). It's a bit pricier but driving an hour to Charlotte/paying for parking/gas/etc. isn't worth the 50-100 bucks I'd save on the "cheaper flight" in most cases. 
 
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If possible, I would prefer to get all my Breeders Cup picks in Friday (I assume I can do this?), along withy my NCAAF picks (I know I can do that)….same thing with my NFL plays Sunday. That way I don't have to stand in line for an hour. I'd rather get them all in and get that process out of the way. (Obviously 2nd half plays will have to be at the time of the game…) 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by BIGfnPOO:

get to the room and take a shower...quiet time, beat the bishop. get a nap...then u be fresh, go  eat...wander  get a feeel for the joint....bet black..or red... shoot some dice.....hit the quarter video poker  ,  go back to room,  repeat.

Hahaha this is interesting advice. The shower idea is a good idea, but doubt I will be able to nap my first afternoon in Vegas. Get a feel for the joint? That is very important. I'll be in the poker room at the MGM by noon on Friday waiting for my buddies to get in. I'll start off with some nice, slow, 1/2 NL. Hopefully I can win a couple hundred bucks to get me off to a great start and set the tone for my trip! 
 
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Posted: #38
ad1260

A couple of Breeders Cup picks that could be good payouts.

Friday Race 8. Brujo de Oileros was 12-1.

Saturday. Race 5 Alterrie

                Race 8 We Miss Artie - Todd Fletcher dark horse

                 Race 11 He Be Fire and Ice. 33-1


Sure Bets. Easy Rider, Vorda, on Friday

Point of Entry, Mucho Macho Man.on Saturday



                 

    
 
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Posted: #39
cjm, 

Can you clarify the last better of your post?----"Sure Bets. Easy Rider, Vorda, on Friday

Point of Entry, Mucho Macho Man on Saturday

 
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Nonetheless, thanks for the picks---and feel free to stop by and post any other plays on any sport you like! I'll try and check this thread frequently when I am out in Vegas 
 
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I'll start by saying I didn't win any money overall. However, had a blast and only ended up losing/spending 800-1000ish, that's including food/transportation/drinks/going out a few nights. 

Poker wise I about broke even, won 700 the 1st night at Planet Hollywood. Next day at MGM lost about 300, lost about 250 at Mandalay Bay. 

My football bets were pretty bad. I ended up hitting FSU Saturday night AND picked Mucho Macho Man to win it in the Classic that paid 5-1.

Sunday I went 2-4 in the NFL 0-1 on the Monday night game….sigh, Aaron Rodgers left in the 1st quarter!! 

Played a decent amount of blackjack actually late at night….actually ended up winning like 100 when it was all said in done on that. 

But I played a lot of poker. I think I would of fared much better if my buddies hadn't met me out there. I had a blast with them but they really aren't poker players so I felt obliged to cut my sessions shorter and not just grind it out on the tables ALL THE TIME. But I still played a lot. 

Looking to get back out there in 4-6 months hopefully  Probably around the start of baseball season. 
 
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Posted: #42

That's cool man..garbage where else can you go on a vaca spending $ with a chance to make $??

Nice first night win,did the same with what started as a few $25 bets on BJ ($ 100 buy-in) and then ended up sitting down while killing time during half-time of an nfl exhibition game..$700 is sweet and nice cushion heading into the next day(s)..Bet you didn't crash early that night like you were worried about huh?

 
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Posted: #43
jamesxnj,

Exactly….that's probably how much I would have spent no matter where else I would have gone. 

Good times for sure. Hahahaha, nope! I actually trucked on pretty nicely the 1st night…we actually went to Fremont Street for the first time. Cool place, especially if you are down with the cheap drinks and such.

$700 was a nice cushion but maybe I needed a kick in the assss the 1st night haha?! Oh well, I think my next trip will be much more "business like" as I highly doubt I will be able to convince my friends to meet me out there again any time soon. So next trip will be a strict poker business trip…plus I can stay for free at my friends house…NO partying the next trip either (especially if my friends don't meet me out there).

I will say that the Mandalay Bay has a TOUGH poker room. Littered with locals that knew each other very well. Good dealers in that room too. PH had good dealers as well.

I was unimpressed with the MGM's room…it was meh at best. Really liked a couple dealers but other than that, didn't do anything for me. 
 
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Sounds like you had a great time. I have gone to Vegas solo three times and I suggest you give it a try. Nothing better than doing what you want to do when you want to.

 
 
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cjm,

I did have a great time. I was out there in 2012 by myself for a WSOP event…but that event wasn't really planned out and I was not prepared at all. My next trip will probably be solo, unless some Covers fellas would wanna meet up and beat the books or go fishing at the poker tables? Haha. I was looking at flights at the end of January for the AFC/NFC championship games….for 285 bucks! That is a heck of a deal, but a pretty quick turnaround.

I'll have to see how things go here at home over the next month or so before I can COMMIT to another trip  Need to hone in on some NFL plays this weekend...
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