That blackjack game at El Cortez is a great example of the kind of good odds and low limits you’ll find for blackjack in downtown Las Vegas. The last time I checked, you could find a blackjack game. Low limit 3:2 blackjack on the strip is not extinct. However many of the casinos that do offer 3:2 also offer 6:5 so you need to search a bit for the 3:2 tables. I go to Vegas quite a bit and only play 3:2 table at $5, $10 and $15 mins.
For a low roller on a budget, finding a $5 minimum table is cold glass of water in an arid desert. As Vegas continues to evolve, there are only a few bastions of low rollerdom offering true $5 minimums consistently. $10 is the new $5 for Vegas table games. But if you’re willing to expand your bankroll, Vegas, even on the Strip, has plenty of options to accommodate your play.
Below you’ll find a list of Strip, DTLV and nearby off-Strip casinos spreading games with true $5 minimums. I don’t include the likes of three card poker or Ultimate Texas Hold’em because those may require multiple bets to complete each hand.
I used to curate this list thanks to frequent visits every year. Alas, my trips are now few and far between. To keep this page going, the information below has been pulled, with permission, from Vegas Advantage table games surveys. The Vegas Advantage, operated by John and Kristina Mehaffey, is an invaluable resource for Vegas visitors and offers the most comprehensive breakdown of game limits across Las Vegas.
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Updated: 2/21/2021
For this update, we decided to also include $10 tables should your bankroll allow.
The Strip:
Most Las Vegas Strip casinos deal a $10 6:5 blackjack game. The list below includes other games, including ones with a lower blackjack limit. The limits noted are most likely to be found during mornings and afternoons.
Bellagio: $10 roulette (000)
Circus Circus: $5 roulette (000), $10 roulette (00)
Cromwell: $10 roulette (00), $10 craps
Encore: $10 craps
Excalibur: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps and crapless craps
Luxor: $10 craps
Mandalay Bay: $10 roulette (000)
MGM Grand: $10 craps
Mirage: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Palazzo: $10 craps
Park MGM: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Sahara: $5 craps, $5 roulette (00)
The Strat: $5 roulette (00 and 000), $5 3:2 and 6:5 blackjack, $10 craps and crapless craps
Treasure Island: $10 3:2 blackjack
Tropicana: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Wynn: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Sahara is my choice for quality $5 craps. A nice casino with solid dining options to celebrate after a good session. Plus, it’s accessible via the Monorail.
TFBDowntown:
Binions: $5 6:5 blackjack and variants, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00 and 000)
California: $5 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 double deck blackjack
Downtown Grand: $1 blackjack (even money), $5 3:2 blackjack, $10 craps, $10 roulette (00)
El Cortez: $5 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 blackjack
Fremont: $10 craps, $10 roulette (00) and $10 3:2 double deck blackjack
Four Queens: $5 6:5 blackjack and variants, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00 and 000)
Golden Gate: $10 3:2 blackjack, $10 craps and $10 roulette (00)
Plaza: $10 3:2 blackjack, $10roulette (0 and 00), $10 craps
The D: $10 roulette (00), $10 3:2 blackjack
Downtown Grand remains my home downtown for lowkey gambling at accessible limits.
TFBOff-Strip:
Ellis Island: $5 3:2 blackjack, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00)
Gold Coast: $3 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 double and six-deck blackjack
Orleans: $5 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 double and six-deck blackjack
Oyo: $1 blackjack (even money), $5 6:5 blackjack, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00), $10 3:2 blackjack
Palace Station: $10 3:2 double deck blackjack, $10 craps, $10 roulette (00)
Rio: $10 craps, $10 roulette (00), $10 3:2 blackjack
Silverton: $10 3:2 blackjack, $10 craps, $10 roulette (00)
South Point: $5 3:2 blackjack, $5 roulette (00), $5 craps
Ellis Island continues to have a strong hold on low rollers near the Strip. It’s easy to get to, the games are cheap, and the owners are active in the Vegas online community.
TFBAlternatives:
Electronic: While certainly not the same as sitting down at a live table and holding real chips in your hand, these can be a great alternative in the evening when limits go up. Electronic blackjack and my favorite, Shoot-to-Win craps, can be found in numerous casinos and be played at low stakes.
Stadium gaming: Additionally, stadium gambling is a worthwhile option for a social and laid back gambling experience. No need to worry about buying in the middle of a roll, missing a hand or two or leaving in the middle of a shoe.
The best choice for stadium gaming on the Las Vegas Strip is at Treasure Island. It offers $1 3:2 blackjack during the week. It is $3 on weekends. It also has $3 double zero roulette.
John MehaffeyTo see more games, expanded limits and locations, head to Vegas Advantage. I’m extremely appreciative of their willingness to partner with me to keep this list updated. Best of luck out there!
Feature photo courtesy of Sahara Las Vegas.
High limit blackjack is exclusive for the high players, the whales. When it comes to casinos, there are those who are referred to as the whales, the whales play in the high limit areas. These areas are exclusive for those devoted and enthusiastic players who want to play big and definitely large.
When it comes to betting for the casino whales, it is as simple as breathing: $10,000 here, $20,000 there - it's all pocket change to them. The casino credit for these players stretches from six digits and beyond that. Therefore, when the whales come to Vegas to play blackjack, they are in for betting the big way, regardless of how the dice or cards fall.
Casino executives love these guys because they care less about the low-rollers whether it's a win or lose; it's the whales that make it capable for them to pay for the new hotel towers, new spas and nightclubs.
However, for the determined stalwart player, it is spectacular to watch the whales play. Almost all casino players are attracted to how the whales play, because deep inside, every gambler wants the money and the courage to bet it without second-guessing.
Red Rock Casino
The Red Rock Casino is a high limit room where you can play blackjack amongst other games. $100 is the table minimum. The pit bosses and dealers encourage people to come watch the whales play. The drinks are only free for the players. It has great Swarovski Chandeliers with an in-room bar that provides a stunning scene.
Palazzo Las Vegas
This casino has the most number of celebrities and it is relatively easy to bump into one of them. $200 is the table minimum. It has a beautiful bar in the middle of the room that has a floor-to- ceiling approach. This is the best place to enjoy a good game as you watch the whales play it big.
Cognac is expensive for most people, but this bar has the priciest of it while serving small portions of different finger foods to the players. There is a Chinese restaurant nearby for those who love and enjoy Chinese food.
Luxor Las Vegas Casino
The Luxor Casino is discrete and sophisticated high limit area with a comfortable lounge and restricted station for serving cocktails. The minimum table limit for the High bar room is $100. The pit bosses limit the interaction between the onlookers and the players. This may be a good spot for someone who loves playing without the cheering from other people. The players are given all the assistance and attention to make them feel comfortable and at ease.
MGM Grand
The name of the high limit room in this casino is called The Mansion. The table minimum is $100-$500. Of all the high limit rooms in Vegas, this is the most glamorous of them all. It can be described as having a casino within a casino. It has different restaurants, a bar in the lounge and en executive entrance specifically for welcoming arriving players from the airport. However the Mansion is nearly open for the public, but there are private rooms located within the casino. The bets can go as high as $75,000, and for the high limit players this is nothing but pocket change.
Aria
Carta Privada is the name of the high limit room where the table minimum is $100. It has three VIP areas which are spacious enough and have great architecture. The drinks are only free for players; there are leather couches and plush chairs for spectators. There are many tables for playing blackjack and it's suitable for anyone willing to throw down $500.