Nobody does it like Vegas This year's championship game is set to be a big deal--especially here in Vegas.
The best gridiron action will be in the Las Vegas race and sports books. For ideas about where to catch the game, check out
our comprehensive guide! And here are some of our recommendations in alphabetical order:
Bellagio The Bellagio race and sports book is one of the most luxurious places in the world to make bets and follow the action. Nestled
in a corner of the upscale hotel-casino, the sports book is open and inviting, yet more intimate than some of the larger sports
books found elsewhere in Vegas. From deep, plush leather commander's chairs to impeccable service, an understated but readily
evident elegance is the theme here. Always catering to high rolling sports fans, the Bellagio has some of the highest betting
limits in town. More
Caesars Palace Pleasantly dark and atmospheric, the Caesars race and sports book is a quintessential Las Vegas "mega-book." Within the cavernous
and exciting venue there are plenty of seats with individual TV monitors for horseplayers, and race and sports fans alike
can follow the action on several monstrous TV screens and an ample number of smaller monitors. Plus, when hunger hits, Bobby
Flay's excellent Mesa Grill is only steps away. More
Green Valley Ranch Located minutes from the Strip, the huge race and sports book at Green Valley Ranch is a favorite among locals. 200-plus screens,
many plasma, display sporting events of all types. With restaurants and shopping galore at Green Valley Ranch, you can arrive
early and get in some extra fun before the big game. More
Hard Rock Hotel The Hard Rock could be the perfect venue for music-loving sports fans. Bets on the big game can be placed at the sports book.
The "world's first rock 'n' roll hotel and casino" is always full of action, and the sports book is certainly no exception.
With 60 seats and 28 plasma screens, the sports book at Hard Rock offers a more intimate experience than most others found
in Vegas. More
Imperial Palace At the Imperial Palace, sports bettors are treated like royalty. So much so, they have an entire floor dedicated to them.
Located on the third floor, the race and sports book comes complete with casino area, bar, race stadium and more. Built for
the bettor, it is darker, older and grittier than others in town but has made a name for itself through the large number of
unique proposition bets for big events such as the championship game. More
Las Vegas Hilton When the Las Vegas Hilton sports book opened in 1986, it set the standard for a new generation of race and sports books in
town. Boasting more than 400 seats, it soon became known as the original "SuperBook," the eighth wonder of the gambling world.
And the sports book's 42 televisions make every seat in the house a good one. More
Mandalay Bay With 84 TV screens and 300 seats, the sports book at Mandalay Bay is easily one of the best in town. Offering some of the
highest betting limits in all sports, Mandalay Bay has grown accustomed to accepting bets of $100,000 or more for the big
game. But even those less experienced will feel comfortable here, thanks to the helpful and knowledgeable staff on hand. More
MGM Grand The big news for Las Vegas sports books is the stunning redesign of the MGM Grand's "entertainment district." The modernistic,
sleekly designed sports book offers an expansive, state-of-the-art vantage point into the big game. Even more, the VIP seats
here create harbors for serious sports aficionados. Just off the sports book, Sunday revelers will find the architectural
and mechanical mastery of the Centrifuge Bar. More
Planet Hollywood Despite its intimate size, Planet Hollywood's race and sports book is cleverly designed, making every seat perfect. Seating
areas are arranged stadium-style, and the 20 TVs (12 on each side of the book) are strategically placed on the bottom level
for optimum viewing. The surrounding sports bar has additional seats and TVs and is a comfortable, modern place to enjoy a
drink and catch some action. However, neither the sports bar nor book has a big-screen TV. More
Rio This year Prince, his royal badness, will make a worldwide audience go crazy at the halftime show. So there's no better place
for the Prince-loving football fanatic to watch the big game that at the Rio's sport book. Later, you can celebrate the game
at Prince's state-of-the-art nightclub home, 3121.More
Stratosphere The spacious race and sports book at the Stratosphere allows sports fans to take in a game or race on one of many wide-screen
televisions as they relax in the comfort of swivel chairs. Cocktail service ensures that bettors will never miss out on the
action. More
Wynn One of the newest hotel on the Strip also boasts one of the most luxuriant and exciting sports books. The sports book merges
state-of-the-art, multiple screened action with a deep wood-toned lounge setting. Just off the main floor of this stunning
resort, the Wynn sports book is a popular place for high-rolling sports fans when the game gets going. More
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