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Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon Race and Sports Book |
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Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon Race and Sports Book Details
- Hours of operation: Sunday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Payment options: Cash.
- Location: Along the north wall of the main casino floor inside the Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon.
- Type of betting offered: Daily lines (straight bets, money lines, parlays and totals) for major sports; boxing, golf, NASCAR and unlimited pari-mutuel wagering on all major horse racing tracks.
- Number of televisions: One 6-by-6 screen, 21 42-inch flat-screen TVs and individual monitors at race stations.
- Big screens: One 6-by-6 screen.
- Largest TV: 6 foot by 6 foot (in the lounge and race book).
- Food and drinks: Hot dogs and cocktails available in the race and sports book.
- Seating: 30 seats in sports book, 52 in race book, 48 in sports lounge and 30 in sports bar.
- Race and sports book director / manager: John Druzisky.
- Lines posted: By 5 p.m.
- Line originator: Caesars Palace.
- Betting service offered: Mail-in program for winning tickets.
- Comps and specials: Available with a player club card, inquire within.
- Special events or contests: Kentucky Derby party.
Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon Race and Sports Book Review
If you're after that nostalgic Vegas feel, Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon's Race & Sports Book may just be your place.
From its racing forms area complete with desk lamps to its hot dog stand, from its funky vinyl chairs in the sports area to its seasoned clientele, this place oozes old Vegas.
Upon entering, the betting windows are straight ahead. They are quite tight and dated, Vegas style. The race book is anchored by a massive big screen, which is surrounded by two banks of 42-inch plasma screen televisions. Race results are handwritten on wall boards to the viewer's left.
Two rows of seats and tables, both four deep, have the closest view. Individual TVs are toward the back. At the very back is an old-fashioned counter with racing forms and funky gold desk lamps, which are on despite the fact that book is well lit.
On the sports side, which is just to the horseplayer's right, there is a small area with loose individual padded seats. There are 10 42-inch plasma screen TVs for viewing. The hot dog cart is located in the rear of the parlor.
The book has electronic boards, which are located in both the race and sports area.
-- Staff Report
