Comments by hotvegas - Las Vegas Sun

Comments by user: hotvegas

Posted on: A bettor’s guide to sports books

Some points for thought: You mention you don't care about sports betting's "wise guys"....interesting you brought that up, your article seems to the contrary.

You say you're concerned for "little guys" but you have problems getting in your bets. Sounds to me that you might not be such a "little guy" yourself? I'm a "little guy" and I’ve never encounter the problems you do. I guess our opinion differs in what's a "little guy" bettor.

Also, how can you even rate Lucky's? They're new and the Plaza management is no longer there? (You did mention that) but why a high rating? Strange!

I disagree with your opinion on Boyd/Coast. I'm a local and enjoy the convenience of betting almost 24 hours. This was supposed to be one of your criteria, but I don't recall it being mentioned. Again, the "little guy" that I am, I've never had a clerk “exhale loudly” when making wagers at Gold Co or Orleans.

Interesting that Hard Rock asks, "Don’t you want more?" I would assume if they did, they'd say or ask?

Your bet moved the line at Stations...you're a little guy? My bets don't move lines! Agree about their totals...weak selection.

Nugget under Breitling/Poster ‘increased their revenue by 1300%’ accepting "wise guys" wagers and got their rear ends handed to them? Why they gone? I’m sure they increased their “handle” but revenue?

Can't comment on strip properties...don't frequent.

(Suggest removal) 8/24/08 at 1:08 p.m.