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The Top Casinos in Vegas: Where to Find the Best Gaming and Entertainment

28 Apr 2023
Las Vegas is synonymous with neon lights, casinos and 24-hour entertainment. Widely regarded as the gambling capital of the world, Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. The city welcomed over 42 million visitors in 2019 and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. That incredible success is largely down to the growth of its iconic, multi-million-dollar resort casinos that draw people from around the world. With so much to see and do, it can be hard for first-time visitors to know the best places to visit. So, here’s our guide to the best gaming and entertainment venues in Vegas.

Bellagio

Opened: 1993
Cost: $1.6 billion
Famous For: Hollywood, Fountains
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The Bellagio © Antonio Janeski / Unsplash

The Bellagio is arguably the most famous of all the casinos in Vegas. The hotel sits on the site previously occupied by the Dunes hotel casino, which opened in 1955. After Steve Wynn bought the plot he demolished it and opened the Bellagio in 1993, making it the most expensive hotel ever built at the time. The hotel features the famous choreographed Bellagio water fountains, while shoppers looking for high-end brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, or Gucci can enjoy the on-site boutiques. The 5,600 square-foot casino has been used in Hollywood films such as ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, and boasts all the classic casino games you’d expect. These include blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, three-card poker and Pai Gow.

The Bellagio is also home to some of the most dynamic and exciting slot action in the city, with a slot floor featuring over 2,300 reel, video reel and video poker games with jackpots and progressives often growing into the millions. Popular slots include Crazy Rich Asians and Willy Wonka - Dreamers Of Dreams, and the choice and variety are impressive. Gamers that don’t like waiting for their favourite game to become available or want to have the best game choice around, can always play online where they are guaranteed to find a slot machine that will appeal to them.

Wynn Casino

Opened: 2005
Cost: $2.7 billion
Famous For: Lake of Dreams Show, Michelin Star dining
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The Wynn Casino © Scott Webb / Unsplash

The sky-lit art and floral-filled galleries of the casinos at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas are worth visiting whether you’re a gamer or not. However, there’s a wide variety of table games and slots, luxurious high-limit salons, poolside gaming, and a state-of-the-art sportsbook to keep everyone entertained. The expansive gaming floor also houses 1,800 slot machines with all the latest and most popular slots available.

Elsewhere you can catch legendary artists and musicians plus up-and-coming stars and comedians at the intimate Encore Theater. The Lake of Dreams show, a multimedia experience blending colourful puppetry, immersive state-of-the-art sound and 5,500 LED lights, is not to be missed. The spectacle takes place on Wynn’s signature water attraction and features a 90-foot performance waterfall.

Caesars Palace

Opened: 1966
Cost: $11 million
Famous For: Ornate Roman Architecture, Evil Knievel, Headline Superstar Acts
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Caesar's Palace © Ross Stone / Unsplash

One of the oldest and most dominant properties on the strip, Caesars Palace is a key part of the Vegas success story. The building has been added to over the years, most recently the addition of the 4,000-seat Coliseum venue which has hosted stars including Celine Dion, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Adele.

This legendary destination remains true to its origins with ornate Roman architecture and opulent decoration throughout. There are also pools, spa, fine dining, plus around 160 specialty stores offering top name brands. This casino has a modern gaming floor with 185 table games, 1324 slot machines, and 18 screens, as well as a 4,500-square-foot poker room where daily tournaments of Pai Gow Poker, Texas Hold’Em, Let It Ride, Gamblit and more are on offer.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Opened: 1999
Cost: $1.5 billion
Famous For: Gondola Rides
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The Venetian © Pexels / David Vives

The Venetian Las Vegas is a popular destination for visitors, drawn by the promise of a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Float beneath bridges, glide past cafes and luxury Grand Canal shoppes, and experience a piece of Venice in Vegas.
The resort itself offers plenty of other attractions for visitors. There’s a huge convention centre, nightclubs and bars, a wide choice of restaurants including fine dining, as well as several theatres to choose from.

The TAO Nightclub is one of the resorts most popular nightspots with its unique Asian-inspired theme and 20-foot-tall Buddha statue. The venue also boasts an infinity-edge pool and a beach. The Italian-inspired casino has one of the biggest selections of slots and video poker machines on the Strip, with more than a thousand slots spread out over more than 200,000 square feet of space. There’s also all the classic casino games you’d expect, including baccarat, poker, blackjack, and roulette, plus complimentary lessons for anyone new to gaming.

 

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