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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino SuperBook

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Perfect for: Football fanatics and bettors looking for an electric atmosphere. Westgate, the former Las Vegas Hilton just off the north end of The Strip, recently upgraded its 25,000-square-foot race and sports book, outfitting it with a huge LED video wall. There are more than 400 seats and they go fast, especially on Sunday. The place, which is popular with locals and tourists, is standing-room only before 9 a.m. TVs: The high-definition video wall, which is 240 feet wide and 20 feet tall, is the stunning centerpiec­e. Smaller TVs are scattered throughout. Beer money: $4 Budweiser draft, $5 Bud Light bottle. Bloody Mary: $8. Food: Grab a sandwich, including breakfast sandwiches and burritos, at the SuperBook Deli. Betting: Yes. Pro tips: Don't wait until Sunday morning to place a bet because there are snaking lines up until kickoff. Consider the Las Vegas Monorail if you're staying at the south end of The Strip. There's a station at the Westgate. Details: 702-732-5111, westgatela­svegas.com. thought of it for football watching. We practicall­y had the place to ourselves for the Cardinals-Patriots game on Sunday night. There are comfy couches in the The Yard on Level 2 for groups who agree to a minimum amount in food and beverage spending, but plenty of free seating is available throughout, including in the five bars. Thursday is the night for deals, with food and drink specials during Thursday Night Football. TVs: More than 300 high-definition TVs of varying sizes, including a 14-foot by 48-foot screen in The Yard. Hitting balls? There are four giant screens — 28 feet by 50 feet — at the end of driving range so you don't miss any action. Beer money: Bucket of six beers costs $38. Bloody Mary: $12. Food: Try the crispy rock shrimp ($14.) Betting: Yes. Pro tips: Bring your swimsuit if you want to watch games from the third-floor pool. There is no charge, but you are expected to order drinks. Go at night for spectacula­r views of The Strip. Top Golf is a hike from MGM Grand, so take the free shuttle from the lobby. Details: 702-933-8458, topgolf.com/us/las-vegas.

 ?? OGARA BISSELL PHOTOGRAPH­Y ?? Westgate, the former Las Vegas Hilton just off the north end of The Strip, recently upgraded its 25,000-square-foot race and sports book, outfitting it with a huge LED video wall.
OGARA BISSELL PHOTOGRAPH­Y Westgate, the former Las Vegas Hilton just off the north end of The Strip, recently upgraded its 25,000-square-foot race and sports book, outfitting it with a huge LED video wall.

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