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    The Events Center

    1.7 (27 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Purchased tickets for a show through Ticketmaster as it was the only way to purchase tickets. Neither the venue or the service mentioned we were going to be separated by an aisle. Ticket master blamed the venue, but based on other people's pics, this was a common thing yet it's not mentioned anywhere before purchasing. Several others were surprised as well. Seating that wasn't the bleachers lacked elevation so whoever sat down there was easily blocked by the people standing. Terrible experience with customer service as I was only left with them confirming we were separated. Obviously, I'm at the venue -_-. Then was told to resell the tickets for a non reentry show that I was at that at that time started within 2 minutes.

    Let the comedy begin
    Glen M.

    It's a ballroom with a stage. The floor seating is all removable padded chairs. They have rising bleachers in the rear. If you are carrying a drink on the way in, you'll have to transfer it into a plastic cup which they have available. They also have metal detectors so men will have to hold their wallets and cell phones over their heads when going through (a bit tricky if you also happen to have a drink in your hand). Women will have their handbags visually searched. Lines can be long to get in but they usually move quickly. Once inside, they have bars and merchandise tables set up in case you want to buy something. There's also doors to an outdoor patio in case you want to smoke. The entire floor seating area is on the same level so lines of sight might be obstructed if you have taller people in front of you. Rows are a bit tight so depending on where you are seating and when you set, you'll have to carefully avoid toes or hide yours! Once the show is over, getting out takes a while. If you are on the far side of the ballroom, stay along that far wall and walk directly to the back. There are some doors there that make it easier to get out. If you are closer to the entry doors, you can go out into the courtyard but you'll have to reenter back into the departing crowd. Moves slowly but you are back into the casino in a reasonable amount of time. You'd think a place as well known as Harrahs would build there own concert hall / stadium but they have not. Overall, it's an okay place to watch an event, especially if you are under 5'8" tall or seated behind someone with a hat. Band sound quality is good but not with a concert hall or amphitheater sound quality. But, works if it's someone you want to see and don't want to drive out further to see them. Hope you get good seats with good lines of sight and...enjoy!!!

    Billy Idol
    Karen N.

    This is a really strange setup. You wanna have a wedding? Sure! A convention? No problem! A concert? Um, don't you hold weddings & conventions here?! This is not the best set up for a concert. The main portion of the seats are set up like a lecture, and the back are bleachers. They have the 2 large screens to either side of the stage, that really help. Anyone not in the first 10 rows will have a little problem seeing. I came once to see Penn & Teller(paid), and then came to see Billy Idol (friend won them). I definitely wouldn't have paid $75 each for Billy Idol in row W. Luckily we were closer for P&T, not too bad. The bars are behind the bleachers at the back. Luckily my friend used casino points for our drinks, because Pepsis were $5 (small cup, not even a 12oz bottle), and alcohol started at like $11. The bars were super busy, including the ones in the foyer. The line to get in moved fairly fast, since they had multiple entrances. Print your ticket if you bought them online, because cell service can be spotty in the casino depending on which carrier you have. It's all the concrete surrounding it. Wine bar and food court are outside the venue, so wait til after to get food. Just maybe bail out a minute or 2 early, to beat the lines.

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    Ask the Community - The Events Center

    Is the Events Center walkable from Harrah's hotel?

    The Events Center is located in the casino and able to walk from the hotel. Have a Funner time with us!

    We wanted to come see Penn and Teller here, how would the venue be for that? It's weird because the tickets up front are cheaper so I went looking for pictures.

    It looks like there are seats right behind the soundboard area. Has anyone sat there? Can you even see over everything and/or does the lighting from the equipment hinder your view?

    Hello, The sound booth does not obstruct your view. The seating behind the sound booth is stadium seating

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