A:
Right here!
As we reported in this column, around this time last year, in 2004, the National Football League shut down Las Vegas' famous Super Bowl parties when it issued cease-and-desist warning 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.
Since then, most venues hosting any kind of party have resorted to using the euphemism of "Big Game," rather than Super Bowl, and an air of paranoia still reigns, with most casinos shying away from any kind of formal -- especially any kind of fee-paying --screening event. In fact, when we called around to research this answer for this year's game, one large downtown sports bar, which shall remain nameless, starting shouting at us that they wanted nothing to do with our article or any kind of publicity for their party. That said, you can't hold a good game down, and many of the more sports-oriented casinos will be hosting some kind of celebration, as will most of the sports bars and larger gentlemen's clubs. Some venues were still playing their cards close their chests when we called, but here's what we've gleened so far:
CASINOS
- Gold Coast
They're breaking down their two ballrooms into 5 separate rooms that accommodate approx. 125 people each. Each of the rooms has a 72" TV and there's no cover. Food Prices range from $1-$4 and offerings will include pizza, chicken wings, hot dogs, and popcorn. Budweiser and Bud Lite drafts will be sold for $2. The festivities are due to kick off right around 3 pm.
- Golden Nugget
This downtown casino will be having a pool party at The Tank, their newest addition, from 6 pm-12 am. The pool's heated and the party's open to all and will feature DJs and dancing, table games, Corona girls, and drink specials. No cover.
- Orleans
The Raiderettes will be signing autographs from 10 am-2 pm in the casino. Parties will take place in the Bourbon Street Lounge, Brendan's Irish Pub, and the race and sports book. Admission is free, with $1 hot dogs and $2 Bud drafts. They'll have a giveaway after the game.
- Hooters
They will be hosting parties in the 13 Martini Bar and in Pete & Shorty's, starting at 1 pm. There will be food and drink specials, but no details have been confirmed as yet.
- Santa Fe Station
KOMP 92.3 will be hosting the Big Game party in the Chrome Showroom. They will have food and drink specials, and someone will win a new car from Chapman Dodge at the end of the game.
- Wildfire Casino
They will be showing the game in the Inferno Lounge, with food and drink specials including $2 20oz draft beer all day. Every $20 bet will receive an entry for halftime snacks and drawings for cash.
- Barley's Casino & Brewing Company
The party starts at 2 pm in the lounge. $10 gets you an unlimited buffet, plus get two pitchers of Barley's Brew for $10.
- Fiesta Rancho
Inside Club Tequila starting at 2 pm enjoy $15 all you can eat and drink.
- Las Vegas Hilton
They are having a Big Game party, but the event is sold out.
- Rockhouse at the IP (formerly Beacher's Rockhouse)
They'll be showing the Big Game on 8 plasmas and a 10-foot projection screen and will also have food and drink specials.
- Monte Carlo-The Brew Pub
They will be showing the Big Game on all of their screens and will be having giveaways for a Miller Lite Kegerator. Valet Park and receive a free draft.
- South Point
They'll be converting their ballrooms into viewing rooms. Admission is free and doors open at 1:30 pm, with drink and food specials all day.
NEIGHBORHOOD BARS
- Blondie's
Desert Passage at the Aladdin 702/737-0444
They have 35 screens, of which at least three are BIG, and are having a Big Game Party with all-
Update 29 January 2007
Here's a release, hot off the press, regarding another place to party. We'll keep adding to this answer as new venues/events are announced:
- "Kaizen Fusion Roll & Sushi will play host to a Super Bowl XLI viewing party from 2:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-drink free hot sake and one dollar 12 oz. beers at Kaizen's Henderson and North Las Vegas locations while watching the big match-up on plasma televisions."
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