Re: 2006 Superbowl Parties
- From: fxd99@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 04:18:30 GMT
TFK wrote:
Any online lists yet? I'm heading out on Thursday.
TFK
Also, from LVA:
Question of the Day January 8, 2006
Q: In light of the legal threats by the NFL, are the Las Vegas casinos going to host any Super Bowl parties this year?
A: In 2004, the National Football League put a damper on Las Vegas casinos' famous Super Bowl parties when it issued cease-and-desist letters to a number of properties. The NFL warned the casinos that their big-screen broadcasts and fee-charging parties were in violation of federal copyright laws and league rules, which generally prohibit the broadcasting of its games on screens larger than 55 inches (i.e., those deemed to be commercial-broadcast size, as opposed to domestic screens) and the creation of a pay-per-view event out of what is meant to be available to all without a fee. Apparently, undercover league-hired investigators were employed to make sure that the ban was heeded. (Although any such ulterior motive was strongly denied by the NFL, the move was interpreted by many as another shot at the city by a league that's known to be opposed to sports betting and has made a point of refusing to carry any advertising by Las Vegas or any casinos during the Super Bowl.)
From our call-around to various sports books, it looks as though the NFL embargo is holding strong and no casino that we contacted was hosting any kind of Super Bowl party this year, aside from those being staged for casino VIPs, which are invitation-only affairs. The sports books will all be showing the games on their smaller screens and you can count on an electric atmosphere (and heaving crowds) at the more popular venues, such as the Stardust, Bellagio, Hilton, Caesars, Mirage, and Mandalay Bay sports books. The Orleans did say they'll be showing the game throughout the casino and will offer food and drink specials, and other casinos may announce similar plans nearer the time, but don't expect any of the big-screen parties that Las Vegas casinos were known for in the past. (One venue even confided that they'd been told they'd be denied a feed if the cable provider suspected they were hosting a party.)
All the popular sports pubs and bars around town will also be showing the game and often have food and/or drink specials and giveaways on Super Bowl Sunday (with the exception of the ESPN Zone at New York-New York, which, at the time of our calling, was booked for a private party, although they said that might change nearer the time). Below, you’ll find a few suggestions. Some, like Instant Replay, accept table reservations in advance, and it’s worth calling your chosen venue nearer the time for details about specific promotions.
* MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: PT’s Pubs (click here for a map) and Buffalo Wild Wings (click here for addresses and directions).
* CENTRAL: The Beach, 365 Convention Center Drive, 702/731-1925 (they will definitely be hosting a party but hadn't finalized details or admission fees at the time of our call)
* EAST: The Rum Runner, 1801 E. Tropicana Ave., 702/739-7702; Crown & Anchor, 1350 E. Tropicana, 702/739-0281
* WEST: Big Dog's, 6390 W. Sahara Ave., 702/876-3647; Magoo's Bar & Grill, 5765 W. Tropicana Ave., 702/368-1515
* NORTH: Mulligan’s Landing, 2851 N Rancho Dr., 702/395-2470
* SOUTH: Instant Replay, 9497 Las Vegas Blvd. Sth., 702/269-7297
Our research uncovered only two sports-bar venues that were hosting traditional-style Super Bowl parties with cover charges. Nikki Lee’s Sports Pub & Grille (2640 E Sunset Rd., 702/312-3500) has 15 plasma screens up to 70 inches and is taking table reservations for $50 per group of four. There will be drinks specials and giveaways and the venue always sells out, so book soon to avoid disappointment. Blondie’s Sports Bar & Grill (Desert Passage at the Aladdin, 702/737-0444) will be showing the game on all 35 screens, including at least three big screens, with seating inside and on the patio area in the Desert Passage mall, which they plan to extend and supplement with additional screens. Tickets are $200 per person, which includes an open bar and buffet, with a 15% deposit for reservations required before January 15th. There will be admission at the door on the day, space-permitting.
Another option is to watch the game at one of the city’s gentlemen’s clubs, some of which will also be hosting Super Bowl parties, although they were all finalizing the details at the time of our calls. To our knowledge, Cheetah's, Treasures, Olympic Garden, Sapphire, and SCORES will all be showing the game on big screens and offering lots of food and drink specials and promotional giveaways. (Click on the names to link directly to their Web sites for more information.)
Finally, if you really want to party, we did find one other venue hosting a Super Bowl XL party with a big-screen TV, namely the Red Rooster, Las Vegas' oldest swingers' club. The party runs from 1-10 pm and all attendees are required to be either topless or naked. It's BYOB, but there will be food, contests, prize drawings, and erotic body painting. Single women are free, while couples and single men are $40. No advance sales — admission is strictly on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit their website at www.vegasredrooster.com/superbowl.
UPDATE: 01/23/2006 Since this answer ran, The Beach has released the details of their Super Bowl event. The "Super Sunday" party will show the game on 80 television screens and features a food and beverage package that includes an open bar from 3 pm until the conclusion of the game, as well as a free buffet for the duration. The package is currently selling on their Website for $40.00 per person
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