Bellagio

Dickie V · Post by **Dickie V** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:13 am

I am looking forward to drafting at the Bellagio next week. I'm curious to know how drafters this past weekend felt about drafting at the Bellagio.

Drafters in STL seemed pretty happy with their digs. Did the Bellagio lived up to its hype? I know the hotel itself is First Class, but how about the draft room itself. How did the room compare to previous years--Flamingo and the Rio ?

Thanks

RedRyder · Post by **RedRyder** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:02 am

You can count me as a fan.

Upon check-in, I asked for a quiet room and they put me in the Spa Tower. The draft rooms were a few feet from the Spa Tower elevators, it worked out nice.

Obviously it's more expensive to dine there, but that is something that doesn't bother me...I'm a foodie.

For the Main, I don't think the second weekend will be in the same rooms, but rather the larger ballrooms, but where we drafted was fine. Maybe a tad cramped, but nothing to complain about. What I did have to complain about was the sticker guy and I know I wasn't the only one. We were on a six hour pace I think. Greg took care of it and I really appreciated the fact he recognized there was a problem.

The sportsbook was packed and buzzing from March Madness, there were lines, but they moved at a good pace.

I didn't draft at the Rio, but have at the Stardust (RIP) and Flamingo. I know a bunch of folks I talked to this weekend could care less where they stayed and drafted. But, I really liked the Bellagio/NFBC experience this past weekend.

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:00 am

The STICKER guy.......... I like that Jules.

You need to sell Greg on the idea that my son would make an EXELLCENT "sticker guy" this weekend so that he can make a few bucks.

I promise you won't have any complaints about him! Ask Eddie Gillis, Kenny pocketed some nice change in Atlantic City thanks to Charlie & Tom.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:09 am

Here's a taste of the Bellagio draft room...

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:20 am

Originally posted by Sack:

The STICKER guy.......... I like that Jules.

You need to sell Greg on the idea that my son would make an EXELLCENT "sticker guy" this weekend so that he can make a few bucks.

I promise you won't have any complaints about him! Ask Eddie Gillis, Kenny pocketed some nice change in Atlantic City thanks to Charlie & Tom. If he knows the players, I'd sign him as a Relief Sticker! He'd probably be easier to see around than some of the other guys too.

chimpat · Post by **chimpat** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:24 am

Originally posted by Sack:

The STICKER guy.......... I like that Jules.

You need to sell Greg on the idea that my son would make an EXELLCENT "sticker guy" this weekend so that he can make a few bucks.

I promise you won't have any complaints about him! Ask Eddie Gillis, Kenny pocketed some nice change in Atlantic City thanks to Charlie & Tom. Sack, if your son was the "Sticker Guy" for AC League #2, then he did a GREAT job.... I was impressed with his knowledge.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:41 am

Lance, nice photos. YOu have spies everywhere, don't you?!! Nice job on the photos of the beautiful Da Vinci ballrooms!!

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:59 am

Originally posted by chimpat:

quote:Originally posted by Sack:

The STICKER guy.......... I like that Jules.

You need to sell Greg on the idea that my son would make an EXELLCENT "sticker guy" this weekend so that he can make a few bucks.

I promise you won't have any complaints about him! Ask Eddie Gillis, Kenny pocketed some nice change in Atlantic City thanks to Charlie & Tom. Sack, if your son was the "Sticker Guy" for AC League #2, then he did a GREAT job.... I was impressed with his knowledge. [/QUOTE]Yes that was Ken's son at Atlantic City two.

Chip was a monster,he knew every player and put stickers up as fast as anyone ive seen.Im suprised Sack didnt have him helping,i love having another guy that know's the player's.

But if Chip is available Greg you should sign him up.

RedRyder · Post by **RedRyder** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:03 am

Originally posted by Sack:

The STICKER guy.......... I like that Jules.

You need to sell Greg on the idea that my son would make an EXELLCENT "sticker guy" this weekend so that he can make a few bucks.

I promise you won't have any complaints about him! Ask Eddie Gillis, Kenny pocketed some nice change in Atlantic City thanks to Charlie & Tom. Greg, Sack Jr. seems like a Gamer, he'd run circles around our sticker guy...sign him up!!!!!!!!!!!

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:09 pm

Chimpat:

Yup, AC #2, that was my boy.

Appreciate all the kind words, he enjoyed taking part. EDDIE - his eyes are a big help drafting with me as well. I made a blunder in the third round that would not have happened if Kenny was seated next to me. That's ok - it was a great weekend.

KJ: As long as it is my son, not me, you'll see the draft board just fine!

Jules, I owe you one for the plug! I can't lose, either he makes a few dollars or he lends me a hand! See you this weekend.

Hard Heads · Post by **Hard Heads** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:13 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by Sack:

The STICKER guy.......... I like that Jules.

You need to sell Greg on the idea that my son would make an EXELLCENT "sticker guy" this weekend so that he can make a few bucks.

I promise you won't have any complaints about him! Ask Eddie Gillis, Kenny pocketed some nice change in Atlantic City thanks to Charlie & Tom. If he knows the players, I'd sign him as a Relief Sticker! He'd probably be easier to see around than some of the other guys too. [/QUOTE]Greg can you please sign me up to be the sticker guy in KJ's league?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:10 am

Originally posted by Sack:

You need to sell Greg on the idea that my son would make an EXELLCENT "sticker guy" this weekend so that he can make a few bucks.

Kenny gets my vote. Just have Greg or Ryan call me and he'll get a strong recommendation. Kenny did a terrific job of working in Atlantic City.

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:10 am

Thanks Tom