Las Vegas Casinos: 23 Casino Hotels, Dress Code and Age Rules

Las Vegas, the world’s best-known casino city, is packed with casino resorts. Each is a first-rate, popular hotel, which can make choosing hard when you plan a trip. You may want to play big at the largest casino in town, or you may want shows and attractions as well as the casino.

What You Will Learn

• Las Vegas has many casino hotels, and besides the casinos themselves, they offer a wide range of other attractions.
• The standard dress code at Las Vegas casinos is smart casual.

This article takes about 18 minutes to read.

Las Vegas Casinos: Features and Rules

Las Vegas is a city in the state of Nevada in the western United States. For many international visitors, getting there means long flights and a sizable travel budget.

Being turned away for the wrong dress code, or finding that you cannot play because of the age limit, can spoil the whole trip. It is a good idea to check the features and rules of Las Vegas casinos before you go.

Note: The information below is as of August 2026. Dress codes, age limits, minimum bets, operating status and prices may change, so check each venue’s official website before you travel.

How Do You Get to Las Vegas, and What Does the Trip Cost?

Las Vegas is served by Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), which has direct flights from most major North American cities. Visitors from overseas often connect through a major US hub such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, or take a direct flight to Las Vegas from an international hub such as Vancouver.

Total travel time depends on your departure city and connections, so allow for a long travel day when you plan.

Costs also depend heavily on where you fly from. Budget for airfare and accommodation first, then add the money you plan to gamble with on top. Package tours that combine flights and a hotel can bring the total cost down.

What Should You Wear? Is There a Dress Code?

Las Vegas casinos have dress rules, and you may be stopped at the entrance if your clothing does not meet them.

Dress codes in Las Vegas have relaxed over the years, and many casinos let you in wearing casual clothes during the day. If you visit at night, avoid T-shirts and sneakers and go smart casual.

Is There an Age Limit?

In Las Vegas, you must be 21 or older to gamble or remain on the casino floor. No exception is made for minors accompanied by a parent or guardian. You may, however, walk through the casino floor to get somewhere else.

Casinos check ID to verify your age. US visitors can use a driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID; visitors from abroad should always carry their passport, as foreign driver’s licenses are generally not accepted.

Nevada has no law setting a minimum age for leaving children home alone, so leaving them in your hotel room while you visit the casino is not prohibited. For their safety, however, do not leave children on their own. Use a babysitting service or a childcare facility, or take them to an arcade instead.

How Much Should You Budget for the Casino?

If you only want to experience the atmosphere and try a few games, about $150–$200 is enough. On the Strip, blackjack minimums are typically $15 to $25 (often higher on evenings and weekends), while some downtown and off-Strip casinos still offer $5 to $10 tables, so about $200 is enough for a short session.

If you want to play for longer, or spend a whole day at the casino, it is safer to bring at least about $600–$700. With that amount you can play most games outside the high-limit areas.

Tips are an additional cost, so set aside some small bills or low-value chips for tips. Typical amounts and how to tip are explained in “How to Play at a Las Vegas Casino” below.

Recommended Hotels and Resorts for Casino Gaming in Las Vegas

Las Vegas hotels and resorts are very large, and many of them, including some of the largest hotels in the world by room count, are concentrated on the Las Vegas Strip (the Strip), the main boulevard that runs north–south through the center of the city. Downtown Las Vegas, where many of the city’s oldest casinos are located, is a separate area north of the Strip.

Below we cover 23 venues that are currently open, along with The Mirage, which has closed. All the open venues operate 24 hours a day.

MGM Grand

MGM Grand is one of the largest casino hotels in Las Vegas. Its Hollywood-inspired casino entrance features a golden lion statue about 45 feet (14 meters) tall, and with about 4,800 rooms (after the 2025 renovation), it is one of the largest hotels in the world.

The casino floor has a large number of table games and slot machines, and it is popular for its many games that beginners find easy to play. The resort also offers a wide range of other activities, including Cirque du Soleil shows.

ARIA Resort & Casino

ARIA is the casino hotel at the heart of CityCenter, an integrated resort complex in Las Vegas. Bars, nightclubs, pools, spas and more line its 91-acre (370,000-square-meter) site, offering plenty to do day and night.

The casino floor has about 2,700 slot machines, ranging from the latest models to Megabucks, which offers a chance at a large jackpot. The table games include less common titles such as Crazy 4 Poker and Casino War, so there is a wide variety to choose from.

Wynn Las Vegas

Wynn Las Vegas is a resort casino designed by the businessman Steve Wynn. The resort also had significant Japanese investment in its early years.

The lavishly decorated casino floor offers table games such as blackjack and craps, along with nearly 2,000 slot machines. Minimum bets are on the high side, so it suits players who are already familiar with the games.

Excalibur Hotel & Casino

As its name, taken from the legendary sword, suggests, Excalibur is a casino hotel whose exterior looks like a castle from a fantasy world. Unusually for Las Vegas, it offers many services aimed at families, including attractions such as a dinner show that re-creates a medieval jousting tournament.

The casino floor also welcomes beginners, with free lessons in blackjack and roulette, so even complete newcomers can sit down and learn as they go.

Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

The Golden Nugget, which opened in 1946, is one of the oldest casino hotels in Las Vegas. The lights at its entrance are a well-known Las Vegas sight, and you may have seen them in photos. It is also known for appearing in many films, including the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.

The Golden Nugget is also known for its many less common casino games, and poker-based games such as Let It Ride and Mississippi Stud are popular. Because the pool is next to the casino, you may be able to walk across the casino floor in swimwear (follow the signs posted on site).

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino

Circus Circus is a long-established casino that opened in 1968. As the name suggests, it is well known for the circus acts performed inside, and with a large roller coaster, pools and more, it is especially popular with families.

Besides more than 1,400 slot machines, the casino floor offers standard table games such as baccarat, blackjack, roulette and craps. The sports bar, with 18 screens, is a particularly good fit for players who enjoy sports betting.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

The Cosmopolitan is a design-focused hotel and casino a short distance from the center of Las Vegas. Its interior features a wide range of modern and digital art, and it is popular as one of the most upscale hotels in Las Vegas. Most rooms have a balcony, where you can enjoy a glass of champagne with a spectacular view of the city at night.

The casino floor has about 1,300 slot and video poker machines, and there are even high-limit tables with a $100 minimum bet. The sports bar, with dozens of TV screens, is also a good place for sports betting.

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

The STRAT is a casino resort that combines a hotel with a tower rising 1,149 feet (350 meters) above the ground. Top of the World, the restaurant near the top of the tower, makes a full 360-degree rotation every 80 minutes, so you can take in the Las Vegas skyline from high above.

The resort is also known for its wide range of attractions, including thrill rides.

The casino floor has 1,500 slots along with blackjack, roulette, sports betting and other casino games. It also feels less intimidating than other casinos, with a relaxed, arcade-like atmosphere.

The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort

Like The Venetian next door, The Palazzo is a casino hotel in which every room is a suite. Each room combines the living area and bedroom in one continuous space, giving you a VIP experience in a luxurious setting.

The Grand Canal Shoppes are inside the resort, so there is no shortage of shopping and dining.

The casino floor has more than 2,400 slot machines, table games such as blackjack, poker and baccarat, and a sportsbook, so every player can find a game to suit them.

Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace, which opened in 1966, is one of the most famous hotels in Las Vegas. As its name, a reference to Julius Caesar of ancient Rome, suggests, the whole hotel has an ancient Roman theme, and the large fountains in front of it are a well-known feature. Its theater, The Colosseum, and its nightclubs are also popular.

The casino floor has more than 1,300 slot machines and a full range of table games, including baccarat, blackjack and poker. It also stands out for its many table games played without cards, such as tile-based Pai Gow and craps.

Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino

The Downtown Grand is a relatively new casino hotel that opened in Downtown Las Vegas in 2013. Built by renovating the former Lady Luck casino, it offers very affordable room rates. Popular American restaurants and The Mob Museum are nearby, so you can enjoy the area much as you would a large resort.

The casino floor is on the small side, but it has more than 500 slot machines and table games such as blackjack, roulette and craps. It suits players who want a compact casino experience.

Treasure Island – TI Hotel & Casino, a Radisson Hotel

Treasure Island, which opened in 1993, is one of the best-known themed hotels in Las Vegas. Its interior was once modeled on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, but today it has cowboy-themed restaurants and other venues with a more contemporary, Western-themed feel.

The casino floor is very large, with more than 2,500 slot machines plus baccarat, blackjack, roulette, craps, Pai Gow and a sportsbook, covering almost every game you can play in Las Vegas.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino

New York-New York is a casino hotel whose exterior re-creates the New York City skyline. With replicas of New York landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, it is one of the most popular themed hotels in Las Vegas.

The casino floor is also decorated with New York motifs such as Times Square, and it offers more than 1,500 slot machines along with table games such as baccarat and blackjack. Some tables have relatively low minimum bets, so the tables are approachable for beginners (minimum bets vary by time of day and by table).

Park MGM

Park MGM is a casino resort created in 2018 through a complete renovation of the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, a popular hotel. Besides a spa, pools and other amenities, it has a large theater and an arena, which host boxing and MMA fights, concerts and other events throughout the year.

The spacious 100,000-square-foot (9,300-square-meter) casino floor has an upscale design and offers a wide range of games, including baccarat, blackjack, craps and a sportsbook. Minimum bets vary by time of day and by table, so check them on site.

Paris Las Vegas

Paris Las Vegas is a casino hotel themed on Paris, France. It is easy to recognize by its half-scale Eiffel Tower and its Arc de Triomphe, and the main building is modeled on the Paris city hall. The restaurants and bars inside carry French-inspired names such as “Napoleon,” and the fine French dining is popular.

The casino floor has more than 1,700 slot machines, standard games such as baccarat, blackjack and craps, and keno and a sportsbook. It also has an appealing nightlife, which makes it a good choice for couples.

Four Queens Hotel & Casino

The Four Queens is a long-established casino hotel in Downtown Las Vegas. Its 694 rooms are fewer than at the big resorts, but with a stylish design, a pool, bars and more, it is well equipped for its size. It also charges no resort fee, which makes it good value.

The casino floor is spacious at about 27,000 square feet (2,500 square meters) and has more than 1,000 slot machines along with standard games such as baccarat and roulette, plus a sportsbook. The Four Queens is an excellent choice if you want to experience classic Las Vegas.

Flamingo Las Vegas

Flamingo Las Vegas is a long-established hotel that opened in 1946, in the early days of the Las Vegas Strip. Although it is one of the older hotels, its interior is very well kept and its room rates are low. It has a spa, a sauna, pools and other facilities, and the large windows in the rooms offer sweeping views of Las Vegas at night.

The 75,000-square-foot (7,000-square-meter) casino floor has more than 1,200 slot machines and 75 table games, and minimum bets are on the low side, so beginners can enjoy it too. Players who want to bet bigger can use the high-limit area.

Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino

As its name suggests, Planet Hollywood is a casino hotel with an urban design built around a Hollywood theme. It is close to the Fountains of Bellagio, a major attraction, and the Miracle Mile Shops are attached to it, making it convenient for both shopping and sightseeing.

The casino floor has more than 1,200 slot machines and a variety of games, including baccarat, blackjack, poker and a sportsbook. It is well located and well rounded, making it a hotel we can recommend to almost anyone.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Along with The Palazzo, The Venetian is a popular five-star resort casino hotel. All of its more than 4,000 rooms are suites, and the hotel’s shopping mall has a canal modeled on the waterways of Venice, giving the whole resort a luxurious Italian theme.

The casino floor is one of the largest in Las Vegas, with more than 2,400 slot machines and almost every kind of table game, including blackjack, poker, baccarat, roulette, Sic Bo and craps. With high-limit slots also available, it suits VIP players.

Bellagio Hotel & Casino

The Bellagio is a prestigious Las Vegas hotel that opened in 1998. A huge lake lies in front of the hotel, and the Fountains of Bellagio, a water show set to music, is one of the city’s best-known attractions. The hotel is also known as a setting of the hit film Ocean’s Eleven, and it features five pools, a variety of restaurants, boutiques and a luxurious interior.

The casino floor, about 160,000 square feet (14,900 square meters), has more than 2,300 slot machines and standard table games such as baccarat and blackjack, as well as a permanent poker room.

Mandalay Bay

Mandalay Bay is a casino hotel themed on the resorts of Southeast Asia. Its attractions include an outdoor wave pool, an aquarium built around a shark tank, a live music venue and an arena. The newer tower houses W Las Vegas (formerly Delano Las Vegas, renamed in December 2024), an all-suite hotel that is highly popular as a luxury resort.

The casino floor has a lavish interior that evokes a tropical palace, with more than 1,200 slot machines and table games such as blackjack, poker and roulette. Located at the south end of the Strip, it is also a good base for exploring Las Vegas.

The Mirage

The Mirage closed on July 17, 2024, and the site is being rebuilt as Hard Rock Las Vegas, scheduled to open in 2027. The resort was long loved for its Tahitian-themed interior and the volcano show at its entrance, but as of August 2026, neither the hotel nor the casino is open.

The casino floor offered standard table games such as blackjack and roulette, as well as high-limit slot machines and a sportsbook with large screens, covering a wide range of betting levels.

Luxor Hotel & Casino

The Luxor is a casino hotel known for a building shaped like an Egyptian pyramid. Its unusual exterior is a favorite with visitors, and because the rooms line the inner walls of the pyramid, the elevators rise at an angle. It also has a spa, pools, bars, banquet halls and more, so you can enjoy a comfortable resort stay.

The casino floor is mid-sized, with more than 1,100 slot machines and standard games such as baccarat, blackjack, roulette, craps and a sportsbook.

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa

Red Rock is a casino hotel in the suburbs about 9 miles (15 kilometers) west of the Las Vegas Strip. It has pools, a movie theater, a bowling alley and other attractions, and a shopping center is within walking distance, making it a good fit for players who want a quieter stay away from the bustle of the Strip.

The casino floor is very large, with more than 2,700 slot machines, table games such as baccarat and blackjack, and keno, bingo and a sportsbook.

How to Play at a Las Vegas Casino

Once you have arrived at your hotel or resort, head to the casino.

At the entrance, staff check your passport to verify your age. As noted above, no one under 21 may play or stay on the casino floor.

Large bags cannot be taken onto the casino floor, so leave them at the bell desk or coat check or drop them off in your hotel room first. In places where tourists gather, look after your valuables and never leave your belongings unattended.

Once you are inside, you can start playing. A typical visit goes like this:

1. Choose the game table you want to play
2. Buy casino chips from the dealer
3. Join the game
4. Cash in your casino chips at the cashier’s cage (the cage)
5. Tip the dealer or cocktail server if you wish

Tipping is customary at Las Vegas casinos, and it is common to give dealers and cocktail servers anywhere from $1 to a few dollars. Some players tip more after a win or after playing at the same table for a long time, but there is no set amount.

Dealers are not allowed to accept cash directly, so place a casino chip on the table and slide it toward the dealer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a credit card at a Las Vegas casino?

Yes, you can buy casino chips with a credit card at Las Vegas casinos. Most casinos accept Visa and Mastercard, and you buy chips by presenting your card at the cashier’s cage first. In many cases, however, the purchase is treated as a cash advance, which carries fees and interest. For visitors from abroad, it is often cheaper to exchange cash for US dollars at an authorized currency exchange, such as one at the airport.

Is it possible to win at a Las Vegas casino?

You may win in the short term, but every game has a house edge, so the longer you play, the more likely you are to end up behind. Rather than aiming to win, decide in advance how much you are willing to spend; this keeps unnecessary losses down. Instead of betting recklessly just because it is a special occasion, stay calm and bet with a clear head. Craps and blackjack tables also offer a social atmosphere where players share in each other’s wins.

Can I use strategies or betting systems at a Las Vegas casino?

At Las Vegas casinos, you are free to use strategies as long as you do not rely on devices or other aids. Methods such as card counting and betting systems are permitted, but as a rule, using a smartphone or taking notes at the table is prohibited, so you need to apply your strategy in your head. If you have not memorized basic strategy, practice at an online casino before you play.

What else is there to do in Las Vegas besides the casinos?

Las Vegas offers many activities beyond the casinos, including The Mob Museum, enormous shopping malls, one of the largest observation wheels in the United States and what is billed as the world’s scariest roller coaster. Many of these activities are inexpensive, so they are a good option when you need a break from the casino. The Grand Canyon is also within reach of Las Vegas, so you can enjoy some sightseeing as well.

Summary: Hop Between the Hotels Clustered Along the Strip

Las Vegas is one of the two biggest casino cities in the world and draws large numbers of visitors from around the globe.

The city also offers theme parks, shows and many other activities, but the casinos remain the biggest draw. There are plenty of games that beginners find easy to play, and players who want to bet bigger can use high-limit areas.

On the Las Vegas Strip in particular, more than 30 hotels are within walking distance of each other, so you can visit several in a single day. Once you have chosen where to stay, start preparing by checking the dress code and what to bring.