Things to know about gambling in Vegas

Las Vegas bills itself as the Entertainment Capital of the World and is renowned for its gambling, shopping, shows, fine dining and being the cultural centre of Southern Nevada. Famous for its huge resort- casinos, gambling in Vegas is the most popular past time for all visitors and no trip is complete without a turn at the slots machines, a hand of blackjack or a game of poker.

The legal gambling age in Nevada is 21 and many casinos require you to show ID to play and claim your winnings. Cash is no longer used in most slot machines and many casinos rely on prepaid cards for play. If you going to Vegas and have never gambled before it’s a good idea to acquaint yourself with the game rules and familiarise yourself with the terminology, because you don’t want to play for real money and not know what you are doing! A good way to practise is to play casino games on your mobile, and you can find some of the best android casinos at AndroidCasino.com.au. Get some practise in before you arrive so you don’t feel out of your depth and be in with a winning chance from the first spin.

You don’t have to be staying at a resort to use the casino facilities; you will simply be restricted from hotel areas by security or by the lack of key cards. Visitors are welcome to come and check out the casinos but it is considered rude to not purchase a drink or dinner. Avoid watching people play too closely, many people enjoy gaming as a private activity and in card games it is essential that other players are not alerted to good hands.

The Las Vegas Strip stretches for 6.8km and lies to the south of the Las Vegas Boulevard. It is here you will find the most casinos and resorts, including the Bellagio, MGM Grand, the Hilton and Wynn. Vegas is home to 15 of the world’s 25 biggest hotels so accommodation is easy to find, and casinos and gambling rooms welcome anyone over 21. Dress code is generally relaxed unless otherwise stipulated and in many cases only the high roller rooms or private gaming suites require a collared shirt or suit.