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Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Is it possible to show up to a club early enough to get in without a hassle? Or is it a line-up no matter what?

This is a solid strategy but it's still risky.

Most clubs in Vegas are dead until around 11 and being bored in a vegas club gets expensive very fast considering drinks are $20. But on the other hand, if you want to go to the best clubs, predicting when to go is tough as well.

I was down there in August with 4 other guys and we stopped by at Marquee on a Saturday (probably the most popular club in Vegas) at 8 o'clock and the bouncer told us the best strategy is to come super early (he suggested 9 pm), get a stamp and then leave, go gamble and what not and then come back and get in with no hassle.

This didn't work for us because we got on a roll at the tables and didn't make it until 10pm by which the TABLE line (as in bottle service) was twice as long as any line I've ever seen in Calgary and the "VIP Line" (which I'm assuming is just the regular line) was twice that length, if not more. Oh and even the best looking girls were standing in line fyi.

THE BEST STRATEGY:

Almost every night in Vegas there will be a big name DJ performing at one of the big clubs (more so in the summer but still). For example, this Saturday Steve Aoki is playing at Surrender. You may not have a clue who Steve Aoki is but who cares? The fact that he (or any big name) is playing there means:

a) It'll be pretty crazy
b) YOU CAN BUY TICKETS BEFOREHAND.

Tickets usually cost you the same amount as cover and they guarantee you entry regardless of male:female ratio, as long as you show up at a reasonable time (i.e. don't come past midnight). Obviously the earlier you go the less you wait in line because most people going there that night will also have tickets.

As for the music, you can always youtube the DJ to get a feel for his music but realize that it's vegas and it's a nightclub. 99% of the music is going to be house anyways (unless it's hiphop night). Plus, these DJ's don't get on stage until 1-2 am anyway at which point you will be so smashed that you won't care what is playing.

So yeah, that’s my suggestion.

P.S. Go gamble and get slammed off free drinks beforehand or be prepared to go broke. If you're the type who expects to spend around $100 on a night out in Calgary don't be surprised if you need to blow $500 to have the same type of spending habits (5 drinks will cost you $100+tip)