SOUTH POINT HOTEL, CASINO & SPA TRANSFORMS INTO THE ULTIMATE KENTUCKY DERBY HEADQUARTERS, MAY 5—6
South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa will celebrate the return of the world-famous Kentucky Derby with a handicapping seminar on Friday, May 5 and watch party on Saturday, May 6.
Guests can prepare for the Kentucky Derby with horse betting expert, Ralph Siraco as he hosts a free handicapping seminar along with handicappers, Jon Lindo and Jon Hardoon on Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the Grandview Lounge. Guests will learn how to put together their bets on the race, how to make their most accurate bets, plus learn more about race wagering.
The Kentucky Derby viewing party will be held in the Grand Ballroom and doors will open at 9 a.m. Admission is free, and seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Horse racing enthusiasts can place their wagers at South Point’s on-site betting windows and kiosks conveniently located inside the watch parties. Fans can enjoy $5 Mint Julips, $2 hot dogs and more. Additional food and beverage specials will be available. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
The annual derby hat contest returns. The contest begins at 2 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for the following categories: most elegant, best horse themed, best fascinator or fedora and best overall.
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About South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions as well as WiFi with high-speed internet connections. Guests visiting South Point Hotel will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, over 2,200 slot and video poker machines, more than 60 table games and a separate race and sports book area, 11 restaurants, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room, world-class Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon, a 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment, a 700-seat Bingo room, a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex, a state-of-the-art 64-lane bowling center, a 52,000-square foot Conference Center and an 80,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million dollar professional bowling tournament facility. In addition, South Point Hotel has the finest equestrian event facility in the country. The 240,000 square feet of event space features three climate-controlled arenas, vet clinic, feed store, more than 1,200 climate-controlled stalls and plays host to some of the country’s most unique events. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
“Official Hotel and Casino of Las Vegas Motor Speedway” and sponsor of the October 2023 Las Vegas NASCAR cup race, South Point 400. In addition, South Point’s Sports Book is home of Vegas Stats & Information Network” (VSiN), where you can listen to the broadcast on iHeart radio and watch the video livestream on VSiN.com.
For more information or for room reservations, call (702) 796-7111 or visit the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa website. Connect with South Point on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.