The seasonal football contests are a way to make sure both sets of fans keep coming back from week-to-week whether they win or lose because the final tally of wins (and in at least one case losses) is the big money draw for those fans who like to put a little money on the line.Īs a local, the only football contest in a Las Vegas Strip casino I’m going to mention is the one at The Palms, basically because they’re just about the only one that caters to locals.

Saturdays are for college football fans and Sundays are for NFL football fans. Cheap drinks and cheap (or even free!) appetizers will likely be the norm for the coming 17 weeks. In this economy, I believe it’s really going to be worth keeping up on the deals they’ll be offering. However, there are numerous bars around town dedicated to particular teams (more on that next week!) so if you’re in Vegas and want to be surrounded by like-minded fans enjoying a cheap drinks and cheap appetizers euphoria, it’s not hard to find the right venue for your inner sports fan/significant other.įootball contests have always been a way for casinos to spike the amount of traffic coming through their doors every week-end from September to January. This year I’ll probably be splitting my time between the M Resort and Green Valley Ranch (only because it’s closer to where I live). Many, but not all casino sportsbooks have multiple screens featuring the biggest NFL games from week to week. Photo courtesy of M Resort Spa Casino 2009 And I make it even more fun (and hopefully profitable!) by joining a few inexpensive football contests at the beginning of each NFL football season.

Why? Because it means jalapeno cheese chips, buffalo wings and free-flowing drinks week after week with friends.

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