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Integrated ResortThe Las Vegas Strip's icon of luxury — 2,300+ slots, 125+ tables, 3,933-room hotel, Cirque du Soleil O, Gallery of Fine Art & the famous dancing fountains.
Nevada, United States
The entertainment capital of the world
Las Vegas is the undisputed global capital of casino gambling — a city built in the Nevada desert around gaming, entertainment, and spectacle. The Las Vegas Strip alone is home to 30+ major casino resorts, each competing to offer the most extravagant shows, restaurants, and gaming floors on Earth.
The Las Vegas Strip's icon of luxury — 2,300+ slots, 125+ tables, 3,933-room hotel, Cirque du Soleil O, Gallery of Fine Art & the famous dancing fountains.
The Strip's pinnacle of refined luxury — 4,748 combined rooms, 100,000+ sq ft of gaming, Encore Beach Club, world-class spas & Steve Wynn's masterpiece.
Las Vegas's most iconic brand since 1966 — 3,960 rooms, 124,000 sq ft gaming, Colosseum entertainment venue, 5-star Qua Spa & legendary Forum Shops.
The Strip's largest resort — 7,117 suites, 120,000 sq ft gaming, Grand Canal Shoppes, Canyon Ranch Spa & the adjoined Palazzo tower on 67 acres.
CityCenter's crown jewel — 4,004 tech-integrated rooms, 150,000 sq ft gaming, top poker room, award-winning spa & Michelin-starred dining on the Las Vegas Strip.
The Strip's most stylish boutique mega-resort — 2,995 rooms, 100,000 sq ft gaming, Identity loyalty, rooftop pools, The Chandelier bar & top nightlife.
Las Vegas's entertainment capital — 5,044 rooms, 171,500 sq ft gaming, T-Mobile Arena, Garden Arena, celebrity dining & the MGM Grand Garden boxing venue.
The newest mega-resort on the Strip — 3,506 rooms across three hotel brands, 117,000 sq ft gaming & Hilton/Crockfords/Conrad towers opened in June 2021.
The southern Strip's tropical flagship — 3,211 rooms, 120,000 sq ft gaming, the Shark Reef aquarium, a 12-acre beach, Michelob Ultra Arena & Four Seasons tower.
The Las Vegas Strip
Downtown / Fremont Street
Blackjack
Basic strategy, card counting basics, house edge.
Baccarat
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Craps
Best bets, pass line, and live craps table etiquette.
Roulette
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Poker
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Bellagio
Integrated Resort
Wynn Las Vegas & Encore
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Caesars Palace
Integrated Resort
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
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Aria Resort & Casino
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MGM Grand Las Vegas
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Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
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Nightlife
Nightclubs, late-night venues, and the after-hours scene.
Shows & Live Entertainment
Concerts, residency shows, and theatrical productions.
Bars & Lounges
Cocktail bars, rooftop bars, and casino floor drinks.
Nightclubs
Premier DJ clubs, dayclub scene, and bottle service.
Pool Parties
Dayclub pool parties and outdoor resort entertainment.
Entertainment Districts
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Gentlemen's Clubs
Licensed adult entertainment venues. 21+ ID required.
21+ · ID RequiredAdult Clubs
Legal adult clubs near the casino district. 21+ only.
21+ · ID RequiredAge-restricted venues require valid government-issued photo ID. Must be 21 or older. Venue-specific age rules apply at international destinations.
LIGHT Nightclub
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
LIGHT at Mandalay Bay is a 47,000 sq ft nightclub created in partnership with Cirque du Soleil, featuring dramatic theatrical production design that has redefined Las Vegas nightlife staging. Aerial acrobats perform above the dance floor during headline DJ sets from Tiësto, Martin Garrix, and other major residency artists.
On the Record
Park MGM
On the Record at Park MGM is a speakeasy-style bar and nightclub built around music and vinyl culture. Multiple themed rooms — including a working record store, karaoke suites, and a main DJ stage — create a layered experience that blends intimate cocktail bar and full nightclub energy under one roof.
JEWEL Nightclub
ARIA Resort & Casino
JEWEL at ARIA is a 24,000 sq ft nightclub with Cirque du Soleil-inspired production elements. Known for a more intimate feel than the Strip's largest clubs, JEWEL hosts weekly residencies from top-tier DJs and produces high-production themed events that attract ARIA hotel guests and nightlife enthusiasts.
Delilah
Wynn Las Vegas
Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas is an opulent supper club and late-night venue where dinner service transitions into a DJ-driven nightclub. Dressed in midnight-blue velvet, gold, and crystal, it draws a well-heeled crowd for tableside cocktail ceremony and headline entertainment acts in one of the most glamorous rooms on the Strip.
XS Nightclub
The Strip – Wynn / Encore
One of the world's highest-grossing nightclubs, XS at Encore Las Vegas hosts A-list DJ residencies in an opulent gold-and-skin-toned venue with an outdoor pool deck.
Intrigue Nightclub
The Strip – Wynn Las Vegas
Intrigue Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas is a sophisticated open-air nightclub built around a spectacular waterfall centerpiece in Wynn's lagoon, creating one of the Strip's most dramatic nightclub settings. With headline DJs performing amid the cascading water backdrop and fireworks shows, Intrigue offers a uniquely theatrical approach to Las Vegas clubbing.
Rosina
The Venetian Resort
Rosina at The Venetian is a cocktail bar and lounge between the casino floor and Grand Canal Shoppes. The venue specializes in craft cocktails with live acoustic performances most evenings, offering a sophisticated and relatively quiet atmosphere for Venetian guests who prefer conversation over nightclub volume.
DetailsDouble Down Saloon
Paradise / East of Strip
The Double Down Saloon is Las Vegas's most gloriously grungy dive bar — a 24-hour punk and garage rock venue that has operated continuously since 1992. Famous for its Ass Juice cocktail, no-smoking ban violations, and chaotic artwork covering every surface. A beloved antidote to Strip glamour, steps from the Hard Rock Hotel.
DetailsHyde Bellagio
Bellagio
Hyde at Bellagio is a lakefront lounge with an outdoor terrace directly overlooking the Bellagio Fountains — one of the premier views on the Las Vegas Strip. The two-level venue serves craft cocktails to a well-dressed crowd with prime fountain show viewing, making it one of the most in-demand terrace spots in the city.
DetailsParasol Down
Wynn Las Vegas
Parasol Down at Wynn Las Vegas is a signature lobby bar at the lower level of Wynn's lake atrium, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool gardens. Known for meticulously crafted cocktails and a sophisticated, lower-key atmosphere compared to the Strip's louder venues — an excellent escape from the casino floor.
DetailsThe Sand Dollar Lounge
West Las Vegas
The Sand Dollar Lounge is a legendary Las Vegas blues bar open since 1976 — one of the oldest live music venues in the city. Local and touring blues acts perform nightly in the no-frills venue near the Strip, making it a genuine local institution and essential counterpoint to the mega-resort experience.
DetailsLily Bar & Lounge
Bellagio
Lily Bar & Lounge at Bellagio is a contemporary cocktail lounge with a chic garden-inspired aesthetic adjacent to the Bellagio casino floor. Popular for pre-dinner cocktails and as a stylish meeting point for Bellagio guests, it offers a curated spirits and cocktail selection in a more intimate setting than the resort's larger nightlife options.
DetailsResorts World Las Vegas Entertainment
Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas's entertainment complex — the first ground-up Strip resort built since the Cosmopolitan in 2010 — operates the AYU Dayclub, Zouk Nightclub, and the Zouk Group entertainment programme. The resort's 3,500-seat theater hosts major concert residencies including Celine Dion, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, establishing Resorts World as a major entertainment player on the Strip's northern end.
DetailsDavid Copperfield Theater
MGM Grand
The David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand is home to the world's most commercially successful magician, performing over 600 shows per year at this dedicated 740-seat venue. Copperfield's signature illusions — making a plane disappear, walking through the Great Wall of China — are staged in a technically sophisticated purpose-built showroom in one of the Strip's flagship resorts.
DetailsSmith Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown Las Vegas / Symphony Park
The Smith Center is Las Vegas's premier performing arts venue — a 2,050-seat concert hall designed with extraordinary acoustics for classical music, Broadway touring productions, and intimate singer-songwriter concerts. The Art Deco-inspired facility provides Las Vegas with a world-class cultural anchor away from the casino entertainment focus of the Strip.
DetailsThe Las Vegas Strip
South Las Vegas Boulevard
The Las Vegas Strip is a 4.2-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South — the world's most concentrated entertainment precinct and the most recognisable street on earth for casino gaming. Thirty-plus major casino resorts (Bellagio, Caesars, Wynn, Venetian, MGM Grand, ARIA, Mandalay Bay, The Cosmopolitan) line the boulevard, collectively generating more annual entertainment revenue than any other street on the planet.
DetailsThe Venetian Theater
The Venetian Resort
The Venetian Theater is a 1,815-seat performance venue inside The Venetian Resort — a mid-size showroom positioned between intimate lounges and full arenas. It has hosted successful residency runs including Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, and various comedy and magic acts, leveraging the Venetian's upscale hotel guest base.
DetailsEncore Theater
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas is a 1,700-seat venue prized for its exceptional sound system and intimate scale. The smaller capacity compared to Strip arenas makes it the preferred choice for artists seeking a closer connection with their audience — residency acts have included Garth Brooks, Beyoncé, and Katy Perry in prior runs.
DetailsMarquee Dayclub Cosmopolitan
Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a rooftop pool party and dayclub operation that regularly hosts the same caliber of DJ headliners as Marquee Nightclub, offering a daytime alternative that extends the entertainment day well into early evening with music programming.
Encore Beach Club
The Strip – Wynn / Encore
Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas is a 60,000 sq ft outdoor pool and dayclub experience widely regarded as Las Vegas's most glamorous pool party destination, featuring cabanas, bungalows, and a stage hosting the world's top DJs. The club's lush garden aesthetic and premium service level set a standard for Las Vegas dayclub operations.
Drai's Beachclub
The Strip – The Cromwell
Drai's Beachclub at The Cromwell is Las Vegas's premier rooftop dayclubbing destination, a 65,000 sq ft sky pool complex atop the Cromwell with direct views of the Strip intersection at Flamingo. The rooftop pool, LED stage, and hip-hop-focused programming make Drai's Beachclub the go-to daytime party for guests seeking a hip-hop-flavored pool experience.
Wet Republic MGM Grand
Wet Republic at MGM Grand is Las Vegas's largest dayclub and pool party destination, a 53,000 sq ft pool complex with 8 pools, 5 whirlpools, and headlining DJ residencies that collectively make it one of the highest-grossing pool/dayclub operations in the world. On peak summer weekends, Wet Republic draws over 4,000 people daily.
Circa Stadium Swim
Downtown Las Vegas – Circa Resort
Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino is one of Las Vegas's most unique entertainment concepts — a 3-story amphitheater-style pool complex with a massive 40x143 foot screen for watching live sports, fights, and events poolside. The adults-only (21+) concept at Downtown's Circa Resort draws sports bettors and party-goers who want to watch big games while swimming.
Circa Resort – Stadium Swim Las Vegas
Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas is a 5-story pool amphitheater with a 40-foot TV screen showing sports events, movies, and special programming while guests swim and relax. The adults-only concept (21+) at the largest downtown Las Vegas resort is one of the most unique pool entertainment concepts in the country.
Best Time to Visit
October through May is ideal — temperatures of 15–25°C. Avoid July and August when heat regularly exceeds 40°C and pool queues are at peak.
Weekday vs Weekend
Midweek (Monday–Thursday) hotel rates are 30–40% lower than weekends. Visit Tuesday to Thursday for the best combination of lower prices and shorter queues.
Resort Fees
Almost all Strip casino hotels charge resort fees of $35–$60/night on top of the room rate. Always confirm total cost including resort fees when booking.
Legal Gambling Age
You must be 21+ to gamble anywhere in Nevada. Valid government-issued photo ID is required on the casino floor, sportsbooks, and all adult venues.
Getting Around
The Strip Monorail runs along the east side. Free trams connect Excalibur–Luxor–Mandalay Bay and Bellagio–ARIA–Crystals. Uber and Lyft are cheapest for off-Strip trips.
Free Gaming Lessons
Many casinos offer free gaming lessons for blackjack, craps, and roulette (typically 9am–11am). Great for first-timers wanting to learn table etiquette before crowds arrive.
Free Shuttles
Off-Strip casinos and many adult entertainment venues run free shuttle buses from Strip pickup points. Ask your concierge for current shuttle schedules.
Responsible Gambling
Set a budget before you play. Every Las Vegas casino has responsible gambling resources and voluntary self-exclusion. For confidential support: 1-800-522-4700.
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The legal gambling age in Nevada is 21. Valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's licence) is required before accessing casino floors, sportsbooks, or any gaming activity. Children are not permitted on the casino floor, even if accompanied by adults.
The Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard South) is a 7km corridor of mega-resort casinos — Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Wynn, MGM Grand, and 30+ others. Downtown Las Vegas (centred on Fremont Street) is the original casino district with lower table minimums, a more local atmosphere, and the famous Fremont Street Experience LED canopy. Downtown is generally cheaper; the Strip has the biggest amenities and entertainment.
Yes — virtually every major Strip casino has a full-service sportsbook. Nevada was one of the first US states to legalise sports betting. The most notable dedicated sportsbooks include Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas (considered the world's largest purpose-built sportsbook), the Westgate SuperBook, and Caesars Sportsbook at Caesars Palace.
The Bellagio Poker Room, ARIA Poker Room, Wynn Poker Room, and The Venetian Poker Room are widely rated the best on the Strip. For tournament poker, Horseshoe Las Vegas hosts World Series of Poker events annually. MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Golden Nugget (Downtown), and South Point Hotel also have respected poker rooms.
Yes — resort fees are charged by nearly all Strip casino hotels, typically $35–$60 per night added to the room rate at checkout. Resort fees usually include Wi-Fi, pool access, and fitness centre. Always check the total cost including resort fees when comparing hotel prices online.
Blackjack is the most popular table game on the Strip. Baccarat (particularly punto banco) dominates high-limit rooms and is the #1 game at Asian casino properties. Craps, roulette, three-card poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold'em are also widely available. Las Vegas has the greatest variety of table games of any casino destination globally.
Yes. Many casinos offer free gaming lessons for blackjack, craps, and roulette (typically morning sessions before the casino gets busy). Downtown casinos have table minimums as low as $3. Start with slot machines or low-minimum penny slots before moving to table games, and ask dealers questions — they are usually happy to explain rules.
October through May offers the most comfortable temperatures (15–25°C). Summer (June–September) sees temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C. Hotel rates are lowest on weekdays (Monday–Thursday) and during the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends are the most expensive periods.
Yes. All Las Vegas nightclubs, bars, and entertainment venues require 21+ entry with valid government ID. Adult entertainment venues (gentlemen's clubs, adult clubs) also require 21+ with photo ID, which is checked at the door without exception. Free shuttle services to adult entertainment venues are provided by most major venues from Strip pickup points.
Las Vegas casinos are among Nevada's largest employers. The major resort operators (MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, Wynn Resorts, Station Casinos) post job openings on their corporate careers websites. Roles include dealers, hosts, food & beverage, hotel operations, surveillance, and marketing. The Nevada Gaming Control Board provides licensing guidance for gaming employees.