Online betting is taking over the sports gambling scene. That doesn’t necessarily rub the sportsbooks on the Las Vegas Strip the right way. However, these are really two distinct services, each with its own merits.

Going to Las Vegas is an experience in and of itself. If you haven’t had the chance to spend a night at the MGM Grand betting on March Madness basketball, you’ve been missing out. Or perhaps you’d prefer something a little cozier like Bally’s, for the more value-conscious bettor. It’s worth the extra walk to and from the Strip.

My personal vote goes to Mandalay Bay’s sportsbook, just because the resort also features a House of Blues. The book itself has the upscale feel of Bellagio’s without the whiff of exclusivity. Only bet at Bellagio’s if you can stride comfortably into a room like George Clooney. Besides, you can see the fountains from Bally’s if you get the right room.