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Wagering On NFL Games Off To Early Start

NFL wagering opportunities have been available since shortly after the Super Bowl Big Game with futures odds on who will be the next Super Bowl winners. Now, the first week of NFL games are open for wagers thanks to LVH.

In recent years, the release of the NFL schedule has become kind of a big deal. Everyone from ESPN to Deadspin covers this day with almost the same vigor as they cover the March Madness bracket match-ups. If there wasn't a hungry market for this, then the coverage wouldn't be there. Speaking to a friend that works for a sports website, we learned that this is one of the busiest times of the year for NFL-related web traffic. It makes sense since every team still has a chance to win the Super Bowl.

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SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand Guest Bets Big on Super Bowl, Wins And...

The odds were 50 to 1. But, SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand guest Jona Rechnitz walked up to MGM's sportsbook and plunked down a grand that the Giants would be the first to score with a safety during the Big Game. And, won. Big. $50,000.

So what do you do when you're newly flush with cash in Vegas? Nope, not that. Or, that. Or that. No, Rechnitz is giving it all away to charity, according to TMZ.

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How We Dooz It When It Comes To Prop Bets

The Super Bowl Big Game is getting closer and we're getting way too excited.

Our list of Big Game parties continues to grow. While we still don't know where we'll watch the game, we've been looking more closely at all of those Big Game prop bets that are available. Since 400 is a bit much to read through, we've sectioned the bets into four categories so we don't get overwhelmed (Giants, Patriots, Game, Mixed Sport) and will be narrowing our betting options from there.

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Going to Vegas for the Big Game and Don't Have a Room Yet? Here's What It'll Cost Ya

When our big sister, HotelChatter, posted up a screen grab on Facebook of crazy last-minute hotel rates for Big Game weekend ($1,075 for a Best Western in Indianapolis), we knew it was time to see if procrastinators could still score a reasonable rate in Vegas.

A check of hotelrates.hotelchatter.com found prices as high as $1,700 a night (granted for SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand) all the way down to $80 (at Circus Circus). So what will you find in between the high and the low? Check out our list below, good as of January 27, but always subject to change. And, for the sake of simplicity, we're limiting our highlights to Strip hotels. Prices cited are per night.

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Where to Find ALL the Prop Bets For The Big Game

LVH has been the casino to go out on the largest limb when it comes to legal sports betting for the Super Bowl. They're always the first casino to release prop bets in Las Vegas and they always have the most options to bet. These are legit bets on the Big Game. They even offer a slew of cross sport bets. Here's a fun example combining football and basketball:

Who will have more points:
Miami Heat 1st quarter points +2.5
New England Patriots 1st quarter points -2.5

There are prop bets that cross the Big Game with NBA (above), NCAA basketball, NHL and even golf. Keeping focused on the Big Game, you can make bets on who will win MVP and even who will be the first or last player to score:

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At Monte Carlo, Why Have One Big Game Party When You Can Host Five?

If you haven't asked a question about Big Game weekend in Vegas, chances are, its at least been asked of you.

So many people are curious about the best Super Bowl parties in Vegas, betting on the Super Bowl in Vegas, which Vegas sportsbooks are the best to hit for the Super Bowl, that there's even a Twitter account for that, @VegasBigGame.

It's such a hot topic that we're even dedicating our very first Google+ Hangout to it this Sunday, January 29. (Circle us now and then join us Sunday at 11 p.m. PST.)

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Prop Bets Are Now Available For The Big Game

The Super Bowl Big Game is more than just a football game. It's an event. By far the most popular day in sports, it takes sports betting to the extreme.

Besides the typical bets that you'll find for every game (See different types of bets in the Guide to Sports Gambling), there are hundreds of different ways to bet on the Big Game. Prop bets are based on individual events or people during a game and the Super Bowl offers more than any other game of the year. We love these betting options, probably more than picking against the spread. Our excitement for prop bets sent us to sportsbook.com to see the first available prop bets. Below are a few of the game bets available:

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Hangout with VegasChatter on Google+

If you'd rather be in Vegas than Indianapolis for the Big Game, you're not alone. Each year, hundreds of thousands find just as good of a time on The Strip than on the sidelines.

If you're planning to visit Vegas for the Super Bowl, it's a safe bet that you have quite a few questions -- from where the parties are to which sports books are the best. And, there's probably quite a few of you still looking for the best room at the cheapest rate, too.

If that's you, huddle up with the crew of VegasChatter during our first Google+ Hangout set for this Sunday, January 29 at 11 a.m. PST. We'll rundown everything you want to know and we'll even have tips on what to do if you could care less about the Big Game but will be in town, anyway. (gasp)

Do you have a specific question that you want answered when it comes to Vegas and the Super Bowl? Post it up here and then hang out with us for the answer. Have a question about Vegas that isn't related to the game? We'll answer those, too. (Plus, you know you've been curious as to what some of us look like. Spoiler alert: Mr. Pappagiorgio is not the baby from the Hangover. Sad face.) So, head to VegasChatter on G+ and circle us now and we'll see you back there on Sunday!

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Super Bowl XLVI is Set, Let The Betting Begin

Last week, we said we were in for the best football games of the year with the Conference championships and we were right. Both the Giants and Patriots won their way to the Super Bowl. There is little rest for the wicked as the big game is less than two weeks away. While we can understand that some people across the nation are tired of the New York and Boston sports rivalry, this should make for a fun Big Game matchup.

Minutes (literally, minutes) after the Giants defeated the 49ers game last night LVH released their lines for the game. The Patriots begin wagering as a 3 point favorite over the Giants. LVH set their total at 53 points scored:

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VegasChatter's Guide To Big Game Parties

The Big Game will be kicking off before you know it. So, in between brushing up on your sports book know-how and catching the other big games, take a moment to decide just where you're actually going to watch the Super Bowl in Vegas. And, do it before everyone else does.

VegasChatter has been stockpiling every party notice we've received, and searching the Internets for ones that may not have come our way, in order to create the biggest Big Game guide ever. Ok, maybe not ever since we only have nine ten 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 22 33 35 parties right now, but since Wikipedia is down, we're going to go ahead and claim it.

From cheap eats to all-you-can-drinks, here's how to have a Super Sunday in Vegas. And, make sure to keep checking back as we'll continue to add additional parties as they are announced!

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The Real Big Game(s) Ahead

The Super Bowl is a special day in Vegas. It's one of the busiest weekends all year. The Super Bowl is also known as the "Big Game" for contractual reasons (the NFL won't let companies use the name unless they pay), but here's a secret -- the Super Bowl isn't really the big game. The best day of football is ahead of us. This Sunday. The AFC and NFC conference finals are typically the most fun to watch in the entire NFL season.

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It's a Sure Bet, Linemakers Will Return

On last week's episode, the guys of "The Linemakers" revealed that they were renewed for a second season. The first season will end a couple of days before the Super Bowl so if you haven't heard of it yet, you still have a few more episodes to check out. The exact dates for the next season haven't been announced, but it's expected to begin shortly before the 2012 football season.

In case you haven't been watching, "The Linemakers" is a weekly one-hour sports show on Discovery HD Theater featuring veteran sports book operators analyzing the economics of the sports wagering and fantasy sports industries. It takes place at the South Point Casino and Sports Book.

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