The 9 best casinos in Las Vegas
The city of Las Vegas is known around the world for its casino-hotels, but what are the best casinos and gambling halls in the city? Here we run down the nine best casinos in Las Vegas.
US.- If you travel to Las Vegas, you know you’ll find a huge range of casinos and gaming rooms. There are slot machines and roulette machines in even the most unlikely of places, including at grocery stores, gas stations and the airport itself.
So where should you head for an authentic Las Vegas casino experience. Here’s our rundown of the nine best casinos in Las Vegas.
1. Bellagio Casino & Resort
Inspired by the Lake Como town of Bellagio in Italy, Bellagio is famous for its elegance, its lake between the building and the Strip and the Fountains of Bellagio.
A winner of the AAA Five Diamond Award 15 years in a row, from 2000 to 2015, Bellagio is home to some of the most dynamic and exciting slot action in Las Vegas. It boasts over 2,300 reel, video reel and video poker games with jackpots.
Its poker room has more than 40 tables and two exclusive areas for big bets. It also offers classic blackjack tables and games that aren’t always found at other casinos, such as three-card poker and traditional baccarat.
3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas.
2. Wynn Las Vegas
This luxury resort and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip is Wynn Resorts’ flagship property. It includes one of the widest variety of table games and slots going, poolside gaming, a state-of-the-art sportsbook, luxurious high-limit salons and Las Vegas’s preeminent poker room.
At Wynn Las Vegas you can choose from more than 1,800 slot machines, including new and upcoming games as well as classics, with games in denominations up to $1,000 per play.
The Wynn Poker room offers both cash games and tournament action. Another highlight is the Encore Race & Sports Book. With three betting stations and multiple televisions for sports viewing.
3131 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas.
3. Caesars Palace
If you want to feel like you’re in the Roman Empire, head over to Caesars Palace, a majestic hotel and casino decorated with columns and statues that recall Ancient Rome.
Founded in 1966, Caesars Palace has 3,960 rooms and suites in six towers, plus a convention facility covering over 300,000 square feet.
The casino offers table games such as blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and Spanish 21, and also features a 4,500-square-foot (420 m2) 24-hour poker room with 62 tables. It also has a wide variety of video slots, where you can play from 1¢ to US$500, and a 250-seat sportsbook.
3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas.
4. Paris Las Vegas Casino
Sticking with extravagant themes, Paris Las Vegas Casino boasts a replica of the Eiffel Tower and a two-thirds size Arc de Triomphe.
From poker and baccarat to blackjack and the latest-themed slot machines, Paris offers one of the best varieties in Vegas gaming and everything a lover of games and the good life expects to find in Las Vegas.
The casino complex features more than 1,700 slot games, 11 restaurants and 5 bars.
3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas.
5. The Venetian
From Paris to Venice. The Venetian is the largest AAA Five Diamond-rated hotel in the United States. Its prominent architecture and spectacular design makes it truly stand out.
The casino has more than 250 table games and more than a thousand slot machines. In addition, the hotel offers an extensive range of gastronomy that includes Mexican, Italian and American cuisine.
Table Games include Blackjack, Triple 7 Blazing Blackjack, Buster Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Casino War, Linked Progressive Jackpot and more. The poker room is located right on the main floor of the casino and hosts tournaments and high-limit games.
The huge sportsbook has separate booths with small monitors for focused sports betting and a 100-foot long big screen.
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas.
6. Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a favourite of those who visit Las Vegas for its big spaces and endless options for gaming.
Its race and sportsbook is among the largest on the strip and features a convenient fast food for game days. The casino also offers baccarat, craps, blackjack, and roulette.
The resort’s more than 1,700 slot gaming machines take bets from U$0.01 to US$100.00. The Mandalay Bay Resort also boasts one of the largest varieties of video poker machines for all levels of players, with bets from $0.05 to $25.00.
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas.
7. Palms Casino Resort
Palms Casino has more than 70 table games and also offers free lessons on Saturdays for those who aren’t experienced in the world of gambling.
On its website, Palms Casino claims to have the loosest slots in town. The only way to prove that is by playing at its more than 1,500 machines. The casino also offers classic games like Baccarat, blackjack, poker, roulette.
To top it off, The Fantasy Tower is home to several nightlife venues including Moon Nightclub and The View. The tower holds the venues Sky Villas and Fantasy Suites, which are some of the most expensive hotel suites in the world.
4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas.
8. The D Las Vegas
The D is located at the eastern end of the Fremont Street Experience. It has a 42,000-square-foot casino, several restaurants, a business centre, and a pool.
On the first floor, players can find table games and slot machines. The second-floor casino is like a trip back in time to Old Vegas with vintage slots and the only Sigma Derby horse racing simulation in Las Vegas.
If you want to experience something different in a vintage environment with good drinks, and a wide variety of slots, The D is a fine option.
301 E Fremont St, Las Vegas.
9. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Heading further afield, Red Rock Resort is a casino and hotel located in the Las Vegas Valley, about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. It has a modern design with desert-themed influences.
The resort casino offers 60 table games, 3,000 slots and video poker machines, a 20-table smoke-free poker room, a 600-seat Bingo hall and a race and sportsbook with a 96-foot video wall. A private high-limit room is available for high rollers.
11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas.
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