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The Rampart Casino Race and Sports Book at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas |
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The Rampart Casino Race and Sports Book at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Details
- Hours of operation: Daily, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Extended hours during NFL season and special weekend events.
- Payment options: Cash and casino chips.
- Location: On the main casino floor inside JW Marriott Las Vegas.
- Type of betting offered: Daily lines (straight bets, money lines and totals), parlays, teasers, futures, major horse races, weekly odds for golf and NASCAR, occassional soccer events, major boxing matches and some match-ups.
- Number of televisions: 14 televisions dedicated to race events in the morning and early afternoon, divided in the evenings for sports events.
- Big screens: Five.
- Largest TV: Five 8.5-foot-by-6.5-foot screens.
- Food and drinks: The Ringside Bar is located in the race and sports book with cocktail and walk-up service. The Palms Patio Snack Bar is located just outside of the race and sports book.
- Seating: 55 seats in the race area and 35 seats in the sports area.
- Race and sports book director / manager: Eric St.Clair.
- Lines posted: Usually by 9 a.m. daily.
- Line originator: In house.
- Betting service offered: Pay-by-mail.
- Comps and specials: Drink tickets are issued at the wagering windows. Player tracking is utilized for comping to food outlets.
- Special events or contests: Annual Super Bowl and Kentucky Derby parties offered in partnership with the casino's buffet.
The Rampart Casino Race and Sports Book at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Review
While probably not the easiest way to make a living, sports and race betting has provided more then a few folks with a nice source of income, so it's only fitting that the The Rampart Casino Race and Sports Book at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas looks a little like a very classy office.
Decked out in deep, dark-colored woods and more than a few comfy desk chairs, the book is a larger version of what you might imagine the workspace of a Fortune 500 company executive to look like, with a dozen extra televisions thrown in for good measure.
A handful of bigger-screen TVs broadcast some of the main action, but if your team doesn't warrant those, don't worry - the cozy nature of the book makes just about every screen viewable from most of the seats. Plus, electronic standing screens make it easy to pick out any other info you might need.
Unlike other books that seem to bleed right to the edge of the casino floor, the Rampart's book is set in an almost entirely separate area, so cheering on your picks isn't likely to interfere with anyone's video poker playing (and vice versa).
Although it's not one of the most massive books around, the Rampart Casino book offers a more intimate betting experience -- the counter is never far from anywhere in the room, aiding any bets brought on by a last minute burst of inspiration. Plus, the smaller the book, the easier to make friends, and it might be a good idea to make nice with the on-duty supervisor -- he's the one that hands out the drink tickets.
-- Review by Jamie Helmick
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