By Contributing Writer
The best casinos in
Las Vegas depend on what you want in a casino. The easiest way to classify the casinos is by the best in each category. If you're a slot fan, no matter how great the poker room is, you won't be happy if the slots are limited, tight or not in your favorite denomination. You'll find the best in each category, which is subject to change. The best casino in Las Vegas is the one where you feel the most comfortable and have the most luck.
Boulder Station
There are plenty of slots in all denominations and according to the Insider Viewpoint of Las Vegas; the payback rate is 2.2 percent higher on Bolder Highway, where it's located, than on the Strip. There are ample slots in all denominations in the spacious casino and the slot program offers generous coupons for first timers. If you're staying on the Strip, catch the bus at the sister property, Palace Station, just off the Strip. Be careful not to miss the last bus home since the cab ride is rather salty.
4111 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (702) 432-7777
Website: www.boulderstation.com
Bill's Gamblin' Hall
If you like to play switch blackjack, then head for the strip and Bill's Gamblin' Hall. Once the Barbary Coast, this centrally located casino offers a low .16 percent house advantage according to "The Current Blackjack Newspaper." Its only rival on the strip is the Sahara. While the casino is a little crowded and nowhere near the expansive nature of the newer mega casinos, it has the ambiance of old Vegas.
3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Phone: (702) 737-2100
Website: www.billslasvegas.com
The Four Queens
If you love regular blackjack, the downtown is the place you need to go. While El Cortez, Binion's and The Four Queens all offer a low edge of .18 percent, Binion's and The Four Queens have a nicer atmosphere for gambling and The Four Queens has lower table minimums. The casino's doors open to the pedestrian mall for quick access to see the nightly laser show.
202 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 385-4011
Website: www.fourqueens.com
Caesar's Palace and The Wynn
If you want the best odds for your bet, it changes daily. If you're looking for a sports book that offers the opportunity to bet on almost anything, then stop by the sports book at Caesars. Now part of the Harrah's family, it offers the great service you expect from a Harrah's casino and a roomy sports book, besides the wide selection of slots you'll find there also. If you're looking for opulence and elegance in your sports book, The Wynn is just the spot for those extra elegant amenities.
Caesar's Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 731-7110
Website: www.CaesarsPalace.com
The Wynn
3131 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (888) 320-9966
Website: www.WynnLasVegas.com
The Eastside Cannery
If you want to find the best odds on craps with an awesome decor where you play, look to the Eastside Cannery on Boulder Highway. With 100 times odds, it offers a .002 percent house advantage, which is the closest to even money you'll find anywhere. This new casino still has the fresh smell and a beautiful interior. It has the title as the best place to play video poker, a huge selection of slots and has a generous comp program, particularly if you play on the poker tables.
5255 Boulder Hwy
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone: (702) 856-5300
Website: www.eastsidecannery.com
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