At New York - New York
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 

ESPN Zone DetailsHours: Sunday, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - midnight; Saturday, 9 a.m. - midnight.
Payment info: Cash, all major credit cards.
Parking: Free in hotel parking garage, valet available.
Occupancy: 375.
Special events: TBA.
ESPN Zone Review ESPN Zone is a sports fan's dream come true. The two-story, 33,000-square-foot bar/restaurant -- like its namesake -- is a place where people go to talk about and watch nothing but sports.

ESPN Zone is made up of three separate areas -- the Screening Room, the Sports Arena and the Studio Grill dining area.

The Screening Room features 11 "Zone Thrones," leather reclining chairs with speakers in the headrests and tray tables along the sides. Lucky patrons who manage to grab one of the chairs will feel as though they're right at home -- except that they get to watch the action sitting just 10 feet away from two 14-foot TV screens, surrounded by 12 36-inch TV screens.

If you're not quick enough to get to a Zone Throne, don't worry -- the booths lining the back of the room are nothing to sneeze at. Each booth has its own 18-inch flat touch screen monitor mounted on the table, which can be used, free of charge, to either watch the televised games or surf sports sites and sports statistics via the Internet. Speakers are also set in the booth's headrests so that guests can hear a specific game. Did we mention this place is a sports fan's dream?

The video wall offers statistical updates by the minute, all the latest scores and interesting sports trivia to test your knowledge.

Sahara - 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Cuisine: American
Payment types accepted: AMEX, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, CASH
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - midnight.
Sunday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Reservations: Reservations Optional

NASCAR Cafe Review:
The NASCAR Café in the Sahara Hotel & Casino is the closest you can get to the race without being in Junior's car. The NASCAR Café offers classic American fare, a full entertainment center for the children (and some adults) and TV monitors that can be seen from every angle of the restaurant, sure to please race fans.

Experience the race full throttle as you feel the vibrations of the cars through the sub-woofer system. There's nothing more exciting than being part of the NASCAR race.

While at the NASCAR Café, enjoy a variety of American classics, like King Rings - colossal onion rings served with three dipping sauces; the pit pig pulled-pork sandwich; baby back ribs; Santa Fe steak salad; and no race would be complete without an All-American bacon cheeseburger, with an over-sized beef patty on a lightly toasted bun and served with a heaping mound of fries.

For appetizers, try the spinach and artichoke dip, Talladega chicken tenders or a brickyard sampler platter.

Entrées include rotisserie half chicken, char-broiled pork chop, St. Louis baby back ribs and fish and chips. Also, enjoy a variety of pizzas, pastas, entrée salads, and meats.

Signature cocktails include The NASCAR, made with amaretto, vanilla vodka, strawberry puree and cream. The Californian and Grandstand colada are also popular drinks.

Be sure to ask for the featured drink specials of the day, including yellow flag and $1 beer and shot specials. Cheer for your favorite driver while sipping on your favorite brew in a gas can mug. Ask your server for details.

Planet Hollywood - 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Cuisine: American, Bar Food
Payment types accepted: AMEX, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, CASH, CHECK
Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
More info: Located in Miracle Mile Shops.
Reservations: Reservations Optional
 
Blondies Sports Bar & Grill Review:
Blondies offers a full breakfast and a traditional bar menu of starters and entrées, sandwiches, salads, pizzas and desserts. Blondies carries every big sports game on its 35 plasma and big-screen televisions.

4000 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 367-7111

Gold Coast Race and Sports Book DetailsHours of operation: Sports book open 5:30 a.m. - 4 a.m.; race book open 8 a.m. - last post.
Payment options: Cash and casino chips.
Location: On the main casino floor inside the Gold Coast.
Type of betting offered: Daily lines (straight bets, money lines and totals), parlays, track odds, pari-mutuel racing.
Number of televisions: Ten 50-inch TVs in the sports book, 16 TVs in the race book. Twelve additional TVs in seating area.
Big screens: Two projectors in the race book.
Largest TV: See above.
Food and drinks: Cocktails are available at a bar located next to the Race and Sports Book. There also is a hot dog cart.
Seating: 160 seats in the race book.
Race and sports book director / manager: Lisa Correll.

Lines posted: Overnight lines go up between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Line originator: The Orleans.
Betting service offered: Phone wagering for race and sports. Also, Interactive Player Terminals (IPTs) at seats.
Comps and specials: Separate tracking system for both race and sports bettors. Turf Club for race players, who receive comps with their points.
Special events or contests: "Pick the Pros" Football Contest — $100,000 First Place, plus many other winning categories. Ties win, no points, no handicaps.
Gold Coast Race and Sports Book ReviewWith its strategically placed hot dog stand, it's likely you'll actually feel as if you are out at a ball game at the Gold Coast Race and Sports Book.

This midsize race and sports book in the center of the casino is bustling with action. But bettors need not be intimidated. The staff is quite personable and always willing to lend a helping hand to timid bettors and newcomers.

The book is split into two sides with seats for the race book facing forward toward two projector screens and 28 flat-screen televisions. Seats for the sports book face toward the side, and 10 flat-screen televisions. The books have separate counters for those who want to place bets.

The Gold Coast also offers the convenience of Interactive Personal Terminals (IPTs), allowing people to place a bet without ever leaving their seat. A bar next door to the book offers cocktails and video poker machines.

8 Strada Di Villaggio
Henderson, NV 89011

Leroy's Race and Sports Book at Casino MonteLago DetailsHours of operation: The sports book opens at 7 a.m. daily. Closing times depend on hour of the final contest.
Payment options: Cash and casino chips.
Location: The sports book can be found on the second floor of the MonteLago Casino, located near the Ritz Carlton Resort.
Type of betting offered: Daily lines (straight bets, money lines and totals), parlays, teasers, futures, propositions on major events, major horse races, weekly odds for golf, NASCAR and tennis, major boxing matches, match-ups.
Number of televisions: 15.
Big screens: Eight.
Largest TV: 50 inches.
Food and drinks: Yes, in the bar, lounge and patio.
Seating: Seats are available on both levels of the Tappo Bar Lounge.
Race and sports book director / manager: Bob Davis.
Lines posted: Baseball lines are posted the night before, and football lines are posted Monday.
Line originator: Leroy's oddsmakers.
Betting service offered: None at this time.
Comps and specials: Comps available to guests that meet certain levels of wagering.
Special events or contests: Seasonal special events for football.
Leroy's Race and Sports Book at Casino MonteLago ReviewBettors at Leroy’s Race and Sports Book, located within the Tappo Bar Lounge at Casino MonteLago, can experience an elegant atmosphere while watching the game. The black and gold décor and dim lighting delivers a sophisticated, yet relaxed ambience.  

The bar lounge features 15 televisions, including six plasma screens viewable on both floors. The lower level features a beautiful glass wine cellar as well as intimate seating.

While there isn’t separate seating for horse bets, Leroy’s offers contests for the Breeder’s Cup and all major races.

If you’re coming from the parking garage, take the escalators down to the main floor. Walk straight ahead until you see Il Caverna Lounge. Take the stairs to the right of the lounge. The sports book desk is located on the upper level of the bar. Escalators and elevators are also available on the other side of the staircase.