Las Vegas – A Gamblers Paradise

When you think of Vegas, you think of gambling and that is because Las Vegas is one of the top places in the world to gamble. Whether your game is poker, horse racing, roulette, blackjack, craps or slots there is plenty of it in Vegas, you certainly won’t be disappointed. While many people go on Las Vegas vacations to get some sun, relax by a pool and catch some of the world famous shows others go with on purpose and that is to win some cash!

Poker, specifically Texas hold ‘em has become one of the most popular games to play in the last decade and that is mainly due to how easy it is to learn and how structured it is. With some poker games you get dealt cards, you look at them, you bet and then that’s the end of the game, there isn’t much too it. In Texas hold ‘em you get your cards and then there are 3 different chances to bet as well as more chance of making a good hand i.e. it’s more enjoyable to play. Poker stars such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey and Phil Hellmuth are always in and around Vegas playing in tournaments and cash games so if your lucky you may get to watch them play while you are there. You can play tournament or cash poker yourself in almost any casino on the strip, there are stakes to suit everyone and games for beginners as well as the more experienced.

If you prefer your casino games instead then of course you couldn’t be in a better place, Vegas has everything. If you like blackjack then you can play at any stake and even try out some of the modern versions of it like ‘blackjack switch’ where you are dealt 2 hand and can switch the top cards around to make 2 better hands. There is also perfect pairs where you place a separate side bet and if you get a pair of the same suit you win with odds of around 35/1, if it is a same coloured pair i.e. ace of spades and ace of clubs you get odds of 10/1 and if it is a pair of different colours then you get odds of about 5/1. It adds a little spice to the game and means you can win big. Of course all of the casinos have the usual roulette and craps tables as well as hundreds of slot machines with progressive jackpots that will stagger you! They are in the millions.

Finally, if you don’t like spending your hard earned money on poker or casino games on you Las Vegas vacations then that means you’re a sports betting person! There are dedicated bars with betting booths and large screens that show horse races, football games, boxing, you name it. There are generally large groups of people stood around these areas so there is a great atmosphere when the events are on.

If you like gambling then a Las Vegas vacation is certainly for you, everything is available there, you can’t walk 10m without being reminded of it on the strip and if you are winning then it can feel like the best place in the world. If you are losing it’s a completely different story but remember, never bet what you can’t afford! Other than that, have a great time and enjoy yourself, you only live once and if you’re a high enough roller then you may just get your suite and food for free but there aren’t too many ‘whales’ that go to Vegas.