You really, really can’t miss the Luxor — not with its pyramid shape and a beaming light streaking out of the top of it. It was said the pyramid’s light could be seen from space, but we’re pretty sure that’s a myth (we can’t say for sure because we’ve never been to space).
The 30-story hotel and casino is the second-largest hotel in Las Vegas and the eighth-largest in the world. Its owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, who certainly know what they’re doing.
The Luxor, named after the city of the same name in Egypt, is on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. It’s actually the perfect location if attending a Raider games or concert at the brand-new Allegiant Stadium, which is within walking distance.
Keep on reading to get our full, unbiased review of the Luxor. We’ll mostly be focusing on the sportsbook but there’s some details on the casino and rooms too.
The Luxor Sportsbook is almost hidden on the main casino floor. The dark venue is located at the very back of the gaming area behind a bar and a wall of slot machines. THe placement feels like an afterthought and certainly not on par with the best sportsbooks on the Strip that are more centrally located.
Sitting on 3900 South Las Vegas Blvd, the sportsbook hours vary. From Monday through Thursday, it’s open from 8:30 am to 9 pm. Friday runs between 8:30 am and 10 pm, whereas Saturday and Sunday is 7 am to 10 pm.
This is not a big-room sportsbook for Luxor sports betting. It has seating for about 100 guests and is focused more on individual stations than a group atmosphere. There are couches at the back of the non-smoking room for your party of friends.
The main viewing wall has two big screens in the middle with Luxor sportsbook odds boards on the outside. Above this display is about a dozen TVs to carry a variety of games and sporting events. There are more TVs located throughout the book.
Complimentary beverages are offered with a voucher, depending on how much a visitor wagers. You normally have to bet $200 or $300 just to get a free drink.
Cocktails and beer are available at the Play Bar, located at the entrance of this venue. Backstage Deli, located near the Luxor Las Vegas sportsbook, is the closest spot if you want something to eat.
Let’s talk about actually betting though. Luxor’s sportsbook is run by BetMGM — for both the in-person and online experience. The good thing is the BetMGM app is wide-spread enough that it’s now available in dozens of U.S. states, not just Nevada. However, there are many places that still don’t allow the BetMGM. In that case, you might want to go offshore.
A less-restricted option for those wanting to wager on sports is the top-ranked online site Bovada, which is available in all 50 states.
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The size and seating of all the MGM sportsbooks may vary, but the betting options remain the same for every venue on the Strip.
A few betting windows will be open to taking wagers on all the major professional and college sports. There’s another queue for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing.
Here are some of the sports with listed Luxor Las Vegas sportsbook odds:
Here are some of the bets available at the land-based Luxor sportsbook:
There are even more Luxor Las Vegas sportsbook odds listed on the playMGM app, including “in-play betting” where betting lines are listed for games already in progress. The odds keep changing throughout the game to the final buzzer.
This style of gambling is a hot ticket with mobile apps. All the major venues off the Strip — like Hard Rock, Red Rock, South Point, Palms, M Resort, and Station casinos — are getting in on the action, too.
The Luxor Las Vegas is located between two other MGM properties — Mandalay Bay and Excalibur — at the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard across from the airport. Visitors can enter the venue through a replica of the Great Sphinx at Giza that covers a moving walkway leading from the Strip into the Atrium. The Sphinx in Las Vegas stands 110 feet high, more than 40 feet taller than its antique counterpart in Egypt.
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There are many reasons why more than four million people visit Las Vegas every year. Gambling, of course, is certainly a top draw. But other items on that list of luxury include world-class shows, five-star hotels and some of the finest restaurants in the country. The Luxor may not be at the top of the TripAdvisor checklist for those items, but this resort is the perfect fit for those on a budget. Here are some of the restaurants and eateries at the Luxor:
Unlike independent resorts like the Stratosphere, Hard Rock and Treasure Island, the Luxor is part of the MGM Resorts International stable of properties on the Las Vegas Strip.
The card that matters at these venues is the M life Rewards card. Mlife members gain exclusive access, benefits and rewards at all of the MGM venues by earning points for every dollar spent or gambled.
The starting tier, which is Sapphire (blue card), has limited benefits, but the rewards change at the next level called Pearl. These members are awarded discounts, dedicated line options at restaurants and buffets, and complimentary parking.
Members can continue the climb up the M life ladder into Gold, Platinum and the Noir level (black card), but that status would take some time to earn and a big bankroll. The higher the level, the more privileges on meals, room rates, and complimentary gifts.
Even though the pyramid cuts out a perfect square on the main casino floor, the gaming area is anything but organized. Multiple restaurants and bars are the first options to greet visitors, not slot machines or table games.
There are more than 1,100 slots and video poker machines on the 120,000-square-foot floor, but they are spread throughout the dimly lit casino area. Wagering amounts vary from a penny to a dollar, which is standard for mid- and lower-end casinos on the Strip.
The Luxor has elevator banks posted at each corner of the pyramid, all with easy access to the casino and other resort amenities.
The elevated Centra bar is the focal point of the room, but it cuts off sight lines throughout the area, especially the sportsbook. Unless you know where the book is located, you will likely need directions to find it.
Most of the table games, which carry a $10 minimum, are arranged close to the middle of the room. Some of the games available to play include:
This vibrant Egyptian-themed resort, which opened in October 1993, has more than 4,000 hotel rooms in the 30-story pyramid and adjoining 22-story twin towers. The hotel, which was last renovated about a decade ago, offers better room rates than most of the big names on the Strip, but you’re not paying for luxury here:
