Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - (Page 52) DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50 dining venues. That means feasting on treats such as pizzas from Todd English’s Olives, tuna tartare from Michael Mina or Hong Kong-style barbecue from Noodles while seeing all the action. For further details, check out www. mgmgrand.com or call 702-891-7777. The Venetian The Venetian’s intimate sports book surrounds guests with flat-panel TVs and personalized desktop monitors. Toward the front of the room are plush seats where individuals can watch the large screens up close. Behind that are rows of desks for racing enthusiasts to see what’s happening at tracks across the country. This sports book features seatside cocktail service from a nearby bar and the chance to do future wagering. That means a visitor can place a bet during their stay in Vegas that their favorite team will win the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA championship or Stanley Cup and Inside the Venetian’s sports book play along all season. For more information, visit www.venetian.com or call 702-414-1000. Wynn Las Vegas The luxurious Sports Book at Wynn offers satellite broadcasts from around the world on 100 individual TVs and a trio of massive 15-by-15-foot LCDs. There are also a variety of other giant TVs and a VIP area with leather recliners, smoking and non-smoking sections and individual terminals for at-your-seat wager- ing. Guests may earn comps based on betting activity. A New York-style deli named Zoozacrackers is adjacent to the sports book. Find more information at www.wynnlasvegas.com or call 702-770-7000. Mirage With some of the highest betting limits in all of Nevada, this is the spot for both established players and amateurs. Built to accommodate mostly individual desktops—there are 150 of them—this 10,000-square-foot facility has several big screens as its focal point. Races are broadcast from major tracks around the country, including those on the East Coast. See www.mirage.com or call 702-791-7111. Planet Hollywood The recently opened Playing Field Race and Sports Book at Planet Hollywood is set up almost like a cross between a movie theater and an upscale pub. Oversized lounge chairs face two gigantic screens that broadcast the top events. Tuesday through Saturday, the sports book morphs into a performance venue late at night. For more information, visit www.aladdincasino.com. Sam’s Town This off-the-Strip resort boasts one of the most advanced sports books to date. It’s also one of the largest, fitting more than 300 people at a time. In all, the place has 203 TVs, including two gigantic 10-foot screens and others ranging from 65 inches to 103 inches. There are also 10 Interactive Player Terminals, which feature touchscreen betting right at the seats, as well as a VIP seating area. For more information, go to www. samstownlv.com or call 702-456-7777. I CONNECTING YOU Want to know how Vegas rates with Zagat and Michelin? Visit www.travelagentcentral.com/lasvegas Interested? Request #016. 52 | TravelAgent January 21, 2008 http://www.mgmgrand.com http://www.mgmgrand.com http://www.venetian.com http://www.wynnlasvegas.com http://www.mirage.com http://www.aladdincasino.com http://www.samstownlv.com http://www.samstownlv.com http://www.imperialpalace.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/lasvegas
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