Last year.. where was the best "FREE" March Madness party that you attended?

Every year around this time (actually after the Super Bowl), everyone will want to know where to go. I figure that since the wife is coming to Vegas on Saturday (3/21) and she wants to stay at Bally's, I'm gonna have to pass on "hoops on the strip" offer (if it ever arrives). Sooo I figure that I better do some due diligence on where to set up shop (preferably a Boyd property) for the 1st 2 days of March madness. I'm currently booked at MSS Weds-Fri and then Suncoast till Sunday (although I check into Ballys Saturday (21st).

I don't drink (alcohol that is) so beer/drink specials aren't important. Plenty seats (and hopefully tables), food special, close proximity to a betting station/sportsbook and a bunch of large screens all around the place are the main ingredients!!!

Hmmmm. My crew is in its eleventh year of MM. We've decided that we won't pay for MM parties or seating. There are too many TVs in casinos and bars that comp free drinks for video poker play to pay for a seat. Aside from that, Gold Coast and Orleans both open big ballrooms for viewing with betting kiosks and food drink specials.

But....if you're on Facebook, join the March Madness in Vegas group. The D downtown sets up a free viewing area for group members, and throws in a free $25 match play.

Counting the days!

Hey Mattbob, I joined the group on FB, now I just show up and am admitted? Also, howdo you actually get the $25.00 matchplay? Thanks!

Hey Mattbob, I joined the group on FB, now I just show up and am admitted? Also, howdo you actually get the $25.00 matchplay? Thanks!

The Events tab on the FB page has all the details, but here is what you need to know (copied and pasted below):

From Richard Wilk:

Hi everyone, we wanted to welcome you back to the D Las Vegas for the 3rd year of March Madness. We would like to extend to this group some special offers for the March Madness Viewing Party. See below...

$25.00 Match Play - for everyone that checks into the 12th floor ballroom for the March Madness games during these dates below.

Room Deal... Special Rates $19.00 Weekday - $99.00 Weekends.
Use Offer Code: DFBMM15 - Dates: Wed 3/18 - Monday 3/23
Call in or Book Online - resort fee of $20.00 + tax per night is additional.

Email me [email protected] to get on the list again this year . We always have a reserved seating area for this March Madness group.

Send me your D players club# or email me your full name, address, date of birth and phone number. Use " MM " in the subject line on your email. This offer is extended till Feb, 23. 2015. See you here!!

You can still email Richard and get the invite and 25 match play. The room rates are no longer the same though!