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Experience the thrill of Las Vegas: 10 best casinos you must visit
Best Las Vegas Casino (2024)
With more than 50 casinos to choose from, it's no wonder Las Vegas has become synonymous with gambling. Sin City is home to some of the country's top gaming establishments, including these 10, selected by an expert panel and voted by our readers as the best, both for the variety of their gaming options and for offering atmospheres buzzing with excitement.
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada
- ARIA Resort & Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Durango Casino & Resort - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Rampart Casino - JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa - Las Vegas, Nevada
- The D Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas, Nevada
Photo courtesy of MGM Resorts International
No. 10:
There are countless choices for fun at the behemoth MGM Grand, and its casino — one of the largest in the county — garners lots of superlatives. The MGM Grand Poker Room is The Strip’s hot spot for Texas Hold'em, and the venue's variety of progressive slot machines have paid some of the largest jackpots in history. Guests can also scan some 60 TVs showing major international athletic and race events in the completely non-smoking sportsbook.
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Photo courtesy of The Venetian Resort® Las Vegas
No. 9:
The all-suite Venetian Resort in Las Vegas features two casinos: one at The Venetian (a bustling spot) and one at The Palazzo (a more luxurious experience). Guests enjoy everything from table games and poker to a sportsbook and slots, as well as a high-limit gaming lounge with 15,000 square feet of gaming space at The Palazzo.
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Photo courtesy of Anthony Mair
No. 8:
The crowning jewel of ARIA Campus is ARIA Resort & Casino, a resort with 150,000 square feet of gaming features, including 145 table games, 1,950 slots, a 24-table poker room, and a race and sportsbook. Between stints at the table, visitors have MGM Resorts entertainment to enjoy, as well as plenty of top-notch restaurants.
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Photo courtesy of Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
No. 7:
The Golden Nugget has been around since the 1940s, and like a lot of downtown hotels, it's kept an Old Vegas ambience. Gaming options include more than 1,000 slot machines, a variety of table games, a race and sportsbook, and one of the most famous poker rooms in Las Vegas.
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Photo courtesy of Clint Jenkins
No. 6:
Sin City's newest gem is Durango Casino & Resort, which dazzles with 83,000-square-feet of gaming: 2,200 slots and over 60 table games to tempt Lady Luck. High rollers retreat to exclusive rooms where fortunes are won and lost in high-stakes drama while sports enthusiasts hedge their bets at the resort's state-of-the-art sportsbook. The accessible layout guides guests from the latest games to dining experiences and indoor and outdoor social hubs.
Photo courtesy of Rampart Casino
No. 5:
The elegant 50,000-square-foot casino in the Mediterranean-style JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa is the place locals play. Expect an array of classic and legacy slot and video poker machines, and when you're feeling really lucky, enter the High Limit Bar. More than 30 table games, a bingo room with complimentary beverages, and a race and sportsbook with private carrels for race bettors add to the gaming excitement.
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Photo courtesy of Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
No. 4:
Las Vegas’s Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa takes inspiration from the nearby Red Rock Canyon. With nearly 120,000 square feet of gaming space, the casino's extensive offerings include table games, more than 2,700 slots, bingo, keno, and a race and sportsbook. Guests staying in a luxury room or suite enjoy easy access to on-site restaurants and a food court, several bars and lounges, a 72-lane bowling center, and a movie theater.
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Photo courtesy of the D Las Vegas
No. 3:
On the first floor of The D Las Vegas, players will find the latest table games and slot machines. The second-floor casino is a step back in time to Old Vegas with vintage slots and Sigma Derby, a timeless horse racing simulation and the only of its kind in town. Other highlights include Circa Sportsbook and the hockey-themed BarCanada.
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Photo courtesy of Caesars Entertainment
No. 2:
A classic Las Vegas casino, Caesars Palace brings the gaming experience to an ancient Roman setting. Encompassing 85 acres on The Strip, Caesars pairs its unique atmosphere and comprehensive casino offerings with some of the best retail, dining, and entertainment in the city. Enjoy 185 table games, a race and sportsbook, and 1,000-plus slot machines.
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Photo courtesy of Palms Casino Resort
No. 1:
Test your poker prowess in strategic games like Texas Hold'em, or let fate decide in a suspenseful game of roulette. For those who prefer the bells and buzzers of slot machines, the casino floor and high-limit room boast over 1,500 options, each offering the chance to hit the jackpot with a single pull. Just west of The Strip, Palms Casino Resort is known for serving as the setting of MTV's 2002 season of "The Real World," as well as a conga line of celebrities who like to party.
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Originally from San Francisco, Karen Wong has lived in Las Vegas for the last 20 years. Her profession has been in media for over 25 years in traffic management and national sales. Sectors include radio, television, print and ad agencies. She is a spirited entrepreneur focusing on her business, Candy Cash by Design, specializing in money/candy leis and more. She enjoys spending time with her kids and fur babies. Loves traveling. Both international and domestic. Learn more at karenwongvegas.com. Karen has seen Las Vegas evolve over the past two decades and is excited to witness the transformation. She believes Vegas has a lot to offer everyone and is happy to call the city her home.
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Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic
Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. For more than 30 years, Casino Player has thrived as America’s most popular gambling magazine. With its wealth of gaming strategies and captivating lifestyle stories, millions of gamblers have turned to Casino Player for guidance and entertainment. In 1994, Lisa launched its sister publication, Strictly Slots, the nation’s only magazine written exclusively for slots and video poker players and the publication quickly gained recognition for its comprehensive coverage, expert advice and in-depth features. Lisa is an accomplished director specializing in the gaming industry and has more than 35 years of publishing experience. For more information, visit www.casinocenter.com
Marla Cimini
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Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and guidebook writer, she has covered topics such as the Hawaiian islands (including food trends and luxury beachfront resorts), as well as European getaways and global destinations. Her articles have appeared in many publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
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Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and guidebook writer, she has covered topics such as the Hawaiian islands (including food trends and luxury beachfront resorts), as well as European getaways and global destinations. Her articles have appeared in many publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
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