Top Casinos in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas, Nev., area offers sports enthusiasts a variety of outdoor activities-- from mountain biking to hiking to windsurfing and kayaking on Lake Mead. However, when the sun goes down or when you just want to relax, it's time to check out what Vegas is known for--its casinos.

Bellagio

This elegant "grande dame" of the Las Vegas Strip was voted as having the best casino in Las Vegas by AOL.com readers. This resort's opulent casino features more than 2,300 slot machines, a complete compliment of table games, a sports book and two poker rooms.

Bellagio Las Vegas
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(888) 987-6667
http://www.bellagio.com

Rio All-Suite Resort and Casino

Every day is carnival at the Rio, located one block west of the Las Vegas Strip. This all-suite hotel features more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with around 1,200 slot machines, 80 gaming tables, poker, a sports book and keno. You don't have to miss all the fun while you're playing; the casino's Masquerade in the Sky carnival show takes place right over the players' heads.

Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino
3700 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(866) 746-7671
http://www.riolasvegas.com

Palms Casino and Resort

Palms Resort is where movie stars, athletes and even Hugh Hefner party when they're in Vegas. The casino here features 95,000 square feet of gaming space, including 80 gaming tables, a private high-stakes lounge, poker, a sports book and, according to Las Vegas Review Journal, the best slot machines in town.

Palms Las Vegas
4321 W Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 942-7777
http://www.palms.com

Binion's

Unlike the other hotels mentioned, Binion's is located in downtown Las Vegas. Opened in 1951, Binion's has been a pioneer in Las Vegas gaming. The comp concept originated here; so did the World Series of Poker. Visitors will find the legendary poker room, a host of table games, slots, a sports book and keno in the 90,000-square-foot casino.

Binion's
128 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 382-1600
http://www.binions.com

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Article Written By Sandy Mitchell

Sandy Mitchell is an Ohio-based writer, blogger and editor. She writes for "The Better Drink" and other online publications. Before devoting herself full-time to writing, Mitchell was a travel agent and cruise school instructor for 18 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Bowling Green State University.

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