Thoughts? Arriving 3/16 a.m. through 3/19. I've heard Mandalay Bay -- staying at the Monte Carlo. Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

SFGal

The new MGM sportsbook is very nice.

Belagio is also great.

I will be at MGM from 3/19 a.m to 3/22 p.m

Mandalay Bay is pretty good since it's such a large sportsbook. However, seating will go very early in the morning. I've had success snagging a seat at the bar near the book when they've opened, but again, you have to be there early. What's nice about Mandalay Bay is that they provide seating and televisions in their lounges to watch the game. Most years I've been able to get seating in the lounge next to the sushi bar.

Bellagio is nice, but given the limited seating options, it'll be standing room only unless you grab a seat very, very early. The Mirage isn't bad because the California Pizza kitchen is nearby. If you can get in line at the CPK just as soon as they open, you can snag a seat that gives you good views.

Caesar's Palace has a nice, wide open area for standing room viewing.

The Hard Rock is converting one of their conference rooms into a viewing area for the games with multiple big screens, betting stations, food, and events. Paris used to do this too, but they seem to have stopped.

The Hilton has a gi-normous sportsbook, but I've never liked the vibe there. It's not as nice as the other books.

Venetian's sports book has an intimate feel to it - but you'll need to grab a seat early.

I'd go with Mirage, Mandalay, or the new sports book at MGM Grand.

The 'dust baby... where it all began... and maybe the last chance before it comes down.

While definitely not posh; the sports book at the Stardust just reeks history. To the best of my knowledge, the first casino to add a sports book in Las Vegas; thanks to Rosenthal and crew.

Caesar's Palace has a nice, wide open area for standing room viewing.

I was at Ceaser's one year for March Madness. All the college kids gathered there. It was fun, like being back in school!

Steve

thanks so much to all who posted........ i'm waiting for my flight home and have to say that Ceasar's ended up being the most friendly / accessible sportsbook over the weekend, the crowd was diverse and a lot of fun.....mandalay was great but a total zoo -- packed to the gills and the new MGM grand wasn't nearly as crowded as I had expected and I ended up spending quite a bit of time there. -- now if only i'd chosen a few more bracket busters this weekend!