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Sam's Town Race and Sports Book |
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Sam's Town Race and Sports Book Details
- Hours of operation:
Open Mon.-Thur. from 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. from 8 a.m.-midnight, Sat. from 7:30 a.m.-midnight and Sun. from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Hours of operation are extended during football season.
- Payment options: Cash and casino chips.
- Location: On the west end of the main casino floor at Sam's Town.
- Type of betting offered: The race book has 13 betting windows for pari-mutuel wagering, while the sports book features seven betting windows. Daily lines, parlays, teasers, futures, propositions on all major professional sporting events as well as for golf, NASCAR, tennis and auto racing. There are also in-house quinellas and non-pari-mutuel dog racing for all major tracks.
- Number of televisions: More than 200.
- Big screens: There are 60 big-screen TVs.
- Largest TV: Full-size video wall.
- Food and drinks: Beverages are available in the race and sports book; food is offered at the nearby snack bar.
- Seating: There is seating for 125 people.
- Race and sports book director / manager: Jack Schneider.
- Lines posted: Usually by 8 a.m.
- Line originator: Set by Coast Casinos.
- Betting service offered: Pay-by-mail.
- Comps and specials: Comps available through a tracking system. Inquire for more details.
- Special events or contests: Various race contests are offered throughout the year including Beat the Champions and the Horse Player World Series. Bettors can also participate in Boyd Gaming's Pick the Pros annual free football contest.
Sam's Town Race and Sports Book Review
The race and sports book at Sam's Town is a modern, 15,000-square-foot space with comfortable seating (including several rows of armchairs), perfect lighting and TVs in easy-to-view areas. A full-size video wall is also available, while horse betters can watch from personal TVs. The electronic boards behind the sports book desk make it easy to read and follow up on player stats.
A bar is located directly behind the sports book area. There is also a snack bar for hungry bettors. An ATM is in the vicinity as well.
With all the buzz and excitement going on at this race and sports book, you'll feel like you're on the Strip.
-- Staff Report
