Gold Coast Race and Sports Book

Details

• Hours of operation:
  The sports book is open 6 a.m. - 4 a.m.
• Payment options:
  Cash and casino chips.
• Location:
  On the main casino floor inside the Gold Coast.
• Type of betting offered:
  Daily lines (straight bets, money lines and totals), parlays, track odds, pari-mutuel racing.
• Number of televisions:
  Ten 50-inch TVs in the sports book, 16 TVs in the race book. Twelve additional TVs in seating area.
• Big screens:
  Two projectors in the race book.
• Largest TV:
  See above.
• Food and drinks:
  Cocktails are available at a bar located next to the Race and Sports Book. There also is a hot dog cart.
• Seating:
  160 seats in the race book.
• Race and sports book director / manager:
  Carol Boyd.
  
• Lines posted:
  Overnight lines go up between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Line originator:
  The Orleans.
• Betting service offered:
  Phone wagering for race and sports. Also, Interactive Player Terminals (IPTs) at seats.
• Comps and specials:
  Separate tracking system for both race and sports bettors. Turf Club for race players, who receive comps with their points.
• Special events or contests:
  "Pick the Pros" Football Contest — The Gold Coast gives more than $500,000 in prize money over the 17-week football season. Each week $30,000 in prize money is rewarded, with a minimum $10,000 guaranteed top prize each week. This is a weekly contest. All contestants must be B Connected card members. Entry is free.