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09-15-2014 , 11:58 PM

PLIKITYPLAK

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Anybody stay at the SLS or The Downtown? Two of the newest casino/Hotels in Vegas. Right now debating on which one to stay at.

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09-16-2014 , 12:33 AM

RickySteve

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The D is nicely renovated, one of the best values in Las Vegas.

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09-16-2014 , 12:43 AM

R*R

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Depends what you're looking for. Both are just ok. But if you want to be on the far end of strip and close to the main part of the strip then chooses SLS. If you want to be downtown (Freemont Street) stay at The D.

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09-16-2014 , 02:46 AM

rwillia789

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The D is sick value - girls dance on the tables all night

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09-16-2014 , 10:16 AM

PLIKITYPLAK

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Thanks, I've been to Vegas probably over 30 times and have always stayed on the strip. Looking to try out Downtown this time and am seriously considering The D and possibly the Golden Nugget.

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09-16-2014 , 10:41 AM

MSchu18

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Originally Posted by rwillia789

The D is sick value - girls dance on the tables all night

that's pretty much all places downtown... it's become the smut pedaling casino in vegas.

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09-16-2014 , 11:34 AM

DaveC95818

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Originally Posted by MSchu18

that's pretty much all places downtown... it's become the smut pedaling casino in vegas.

wow- accurate. PaperStreet and TeamSkeet Productions film in these rooms....

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09-16-2014 , 11:47 AM

BaconMaker

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I like the Nugget, it's got the most "Old Vegas" charm and tackiness but after the renovation it's definitely nice enough. Pretty good little poker room too.

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09-16-2014 , 12:06 PM

PLIKITYPLAK

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Originally Posted by MSchu18

that's pretty much all places downtown... it's become the smut pedaling casino in vegas.

Nothing wrong with that!

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09-16-2014 , 04:33 PM

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eco74

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Haven't stayed there, but SLS really annoyed me. Just a ****ty place. I don't ever want to go back.

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09-16-2014 , 06:36 PM

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wheydacheese

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she wanted the D but i gave her SLS

...but anyways I like what I have seen of SLS but I need to stay there and try some of the restaurants to decide.

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09-16-2014 , 06:57 PM

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Spike McAwesome

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Didn't stay overnight at the SLS, but I stopped in this weekend. The parking garage elevator was out of order. It bugged me more than it should have. Also, the security guys wear plaid jackets like Dickey Barrett of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

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09-16-2014 , 07:08 PM

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Natamus

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Dickey is good peoples!

But you don't want a bunch of his clones walking around eyeing you lol

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09-16-2014 , 11:46 PM

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pig4bill

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wow- accurate. PaperStreet and TeamSkeet Productions film in these rooms....

Oh yeah? Tix4less have discount tickets?

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09-17-2014 , 11:19 AM

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ClarkNasty

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SLS on the weeekends has way more and way hotter chicks. Also more expensive and not that near anything. D is near a ton of stuff and cheaper, but in and of itself not all that awesome.

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09-17-2014 , 03:51 PM

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Loopshot1

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Probably goes without saying but if you stay at SLS you should invest in a multi-day monorail pass.

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09-17-2014 , 05:29 PM

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Arizona Legacy

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I always stay at the D now if feeling like staying downtown. Definently best choice for fremont IMO. Also if you go during a slow time, during the week, etc, it's pretty easy to get upgraded to the D suite for free or for a really small fee. Room is pretty badass.

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09-18-2014 , 04:13 AM

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3fiveofdiamonds

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The D has Sigma Derby which makes it a no brainer

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09-20-2014 , 04:41 AM

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Wetdog

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Loved this Wikipedia entry:

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... there are only two remaining Sigma Derby machines in Las Vegas. One on the Strip can be found at the MGM Grand Las Vegas as of March 24, 2014. The other is at the D Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas and was host to the Big Empire 2012 Sigma Derby Handicapper's Challenge, which did not produce a winner as the contestants became too inebriated to continue.

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09-20-2014 , 05:04 AM

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Spike McAwesome

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Just as an FYI - When I stayed at the Montbleu in Stateline, they had two Sigma Derby machines.

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09-20-2014 , 07:55 PM

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pig4bill

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Wouldn't surprise me if that place still had mechanical reel slot machines and the pusher quarter machines. What a hole.

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09-22-2014 , 01:56 AM

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RickySteve

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Wouldn't surprise me if that place still had mechanical reel slot machines and the pusher quarter machines. What a hole.

To which property do you refer?

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09-23-2014 , 12:16 PM

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pig4bill

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Montbleu.

To be fair, I haven't been there in a few years. Last time I was there, there was stuff that still hadn't been changed from when it was Caesars, so I haven't wanted to go back.

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09-23-2014 , 12:43 PM

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razorbacker

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One of the best times I have ever had in Vegas was at the Sigma Derby machine at the Excalibur. It was probably 15 years ago and we ended up with about 50 people side-betting and getting hammered. Such a shame that there are only two left.

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09-24-2014 , 01:09 AM

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mrbaseball

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Sigma Derby is a blast. My best memory of it was about 25 years ago at Bally's. There were 3 or 4 of us playing when all of a sudden Redd Foxx who was playing Ballys at the time came and sat down after his show and started playing. He was constantly cracking jokes and admonishing anyone who didn't play the longshots. We all (including Redd) drank heavily and had a really fun time.

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