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SQUAD | Viva Las Vegas

THE ATHLETIC
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On today's ep. of SQUAD — recorded live from the BetMGM Sportsbook in Mandalay Bay — the guys draft their ideal Las Vegas experience across seven categories: hotels, classic live entertainment, casino games, Vegas movies, non-gambling activities, throwback NBA jerseys, and No Dunks' Summer League skits. Who created the best Vegas trip overall? And what would you have drafted? Share your thoughts and selections in the comments.

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