THE D AND GOLDEN GATE INVITE FANS TO CELEBRATE MARCH HOOPS OPENING WEEKEND, MARCH 19 – 22
Downtown Hotels Offer Deluxe Viewing Parties, T-shirt Giveaways and More
Every March, thousands of college basketball fans flock to Las Vegas for the NCAA Tournament. To kick off opening weekend, Thursday, March 19 – Sunday, March 22, downtown party spots the D and Golden Gate invite fans to cheer on their favorite teams with a variety of promotions and prime viewing opportunities.
- March Hoops Viewing Parties at the D
Basketball fans can catch every second of the action – from the first tip-off through the final buzzer of the weekend – at the D’s March Hoops Viewing Parties. The 12th Floor Ballroom will transform into the ultimate destination for viewing, partying, playing and betting. Decked out with multiple jumbo-screen TVs, a pop-up sports book and casino table games, guests can indulge with full-service bars and delectable game day fare from American Coney Island and Nacho Daddy. General admission is free and open-to-the-public; diehard fans can up the ante with deluxe party packages for groups of four or more:
- CINDERELLA PACKAGE – Take it to the net with a guaranteed private party section for your crew, free T-shirts, an open bar serving beer and wine, and unlimited food from American Coney and Nacho Daddy.
- 4 HOUR BLOCK – $130 per person
- 6 HOUR BLOCK – $170 per person
- 8 HOUR BLOCK – $210 per person
*Pricing includes taxes & gratuity
- CUTTIN’ DOWN THE NETS PACKAGE – Achieve true baller status for your whole entourage. Post up with plush private seating, free T-shirts, unlimited eats and a full open bar featuring premium brand beer, wine and spirits.
- 4 HOUR BLOCK – $150 per person
- 6 HOUR BLOCK – $190 per person
- 8 HOUR BLOCK – $230 per person
*Pricing includes taxes & gratuity
Guests may reserve deluxe packages featuring private seating areas, open bar and unlimited food by contacting the Sales Department at (702) 388-2200 or [email protected].
- Have A Ball at Golden Gate
Basketball fans and casino players alike will enjoy an intimate atmosphere with no shortage of viewing spots at Golden Gate. Boasting numerous flat-screen televisions throughout the sleek casino, players can catch every play from the comfort of their favorite table game or machine. For a high-energy, sports bar experience, fans can sidle up to Bar Prohibition! to cheer on their teams shoulder-to-shoulder while enjoying plenty of beers on tap and a selection of classic craft cocktails.
- “Downtown Hoopstown” T-shirt Giveaways at Golden Gate and the D
Beginning Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m., a $100 buy-in on table games at Golden Gate and the D will earn casino guests a special T-shirt commemorating the 2015 NCAA College Basketball Tournament. There is a limit of one T-shirt per person, per property, while supplies last.
About the D Las Vegas
the D Las Vegas delivers the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere synonymous with downtown Las Vegas. The new casino hotel boasts 629 remodeled rooms and suites and a unique two-level casino feature modern and vintage floors. Cocktails, beer and frozen beverages abound inside the casino at LONGBAR and on the Fremont Street Experience at D Bar. the D offers contemporary American fare at D Grill, Detroit’s legendary Coney Dogs at American Coney Island and premium steaks and authentic Italian dishes at Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse.
About Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
Opening in 1906 at One Fremont Street, Golden Gate’s legacy spans the birth of Las Vegas, the Roaring 20s, the Rat Pack era and now the 21st century. Staying true to its roots, the property’s recent renovation draws inspiration from its colorful past, seamlessly blending old and new. Boasting a prime location under the lights of the Fremont Street Experience and three distinctive bars, the historic property delivers an experience that is authentic and energetic. Home to “The Original Las Vegas Shrimp Cocktail,” the boutique hotel and casino still serves the best tail in town! Golden Gate – where the past meets the future and the spirit of Las Vegas is very much alive.
