The best casinos in Las Vegas are at Wynn Las Vegas, The Venetian and Caesars Palace, but floor space alone shouldn’t decide where you play: smoking rules, the poker room and the sportsbook matter as much. Below, 12 casinos are ranked with the operators’ own numbers from annual reports and fact sheets, with smoking rules and poker rooms checked in October and November 2026.
Quick answer
Wynn Las Vegas has the best casino in Las Vegas: about 199,000 square feet across Wynn and Encore, 231 table games, a 24-hour poker room and a race and sports book. The Venetian is the biggest, with about 225,000 square feet of gaming space and a 50-table poker room. Park MGM is the only smoke-free casino on the Strip.
How we checked: sizes and game counts come from the 2025 annual reports (Form 10-K) of MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, Wynn Resorts and Red Rock Resorts, counted as of Dec. 31, 2025, plus Resorts World’s March 2026 fact sheet, a Fontainebleau press release and VICI Properties’ pages, read Nov. 8, 2026. MGM and Caesars block automated reads, so their smoking and poker details date from our October 2026 check. Our hotel review method explains the ranking; no casino paid to appear.
Best casinos in Las Vegas at a glance
Square footage is what each operator or owner publishes. Poker and smoking for MGM and Caesars casinos are as of October 2026.
| Casino | Hotel | Casino sq ft | Smoking | Poker | Sportsbook | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Wynn and Encore | Wynn Las Vegas, Encore | About 199,000 | Casino floor, patios, pools | Yes, 24/7 | Race and sports book | Wynn 10-K |
| 2. Venetian and Palazzo | The Venetian Resort | About 225,000 | Casino floor | Yes, 50 tables | Yahoo Sportsbook | VICI; Venetian |
| 3. Caesars Palace | Caesars Palace | About 124,500 | Designated areas | Yes | Caesars Sportsbook | Caesars 10-K |
| 4. Bellagio | Bellagio | 154,000 | Casino floor | Yes | BetMGM | MGM 10-K |
| 5. ARIA | ARIA | 145,000 | Designated areas | Yes, 24 tables | BetMGM, non-smoking | MGM 10-K |
| 6. MGM Grand | MGM Grand | 144,000 | Designated areas | Yes | BetMGM | MGM 10-K |
| 7. Fontainebleau | Fontainebleau | 150,000 | Casino floor only | Not confirmed | The Tavern | Fontainebleau |
| 8. Park MGM | Park MGM, The Reserve | 66,000 | Smoke-free | No | BetMGM | MGM 10-K |
| 9. Resorts World | Hilton, Conrad, Crockfords | 117,000 | Allowed | Closed 2026 | Dawg House | Resorts World |
| 10. Circa | Circa | Not published | No policy published | No | Circa Sports | Circa |
| 11. Red Rock | Red Rock Casino Resort | Not published | No policy published | Yes, 20 tables | STN Sportsbook | Red Rock |
| 12. Horseshoe | Horseshoe | About 61,100 | Casino floor | Yes, 18 tables | Caesars Sportsbook | Caesars 10-K |
The casino is only half the bill, so here are each hotel’s fees and parking:
| Hotel | Area | Price level | Resort fee | Parking | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Las Vegas | North Strip | Luxury | $55 + tax per night | Free self-parking for hotel guests; valet $40/day | Check prices |
| The Venetian Resort Las Vegas | Center Strip | Luxury | $55 + tax per night | Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day | Check prices |
| Caesars Palace | Center Strip | Upscale | $54.95 + tax per night | Paid self-parking and valet; free for Caesars Rewards Platinum and above | Check prices |
| Bellagio Las Vegas | Center Strip | Luxury | $55 + tax per night | Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day | Check prices |
| ARIA Resort & Casino | Center Strip | Luxury | $55 + tax per night | Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day | Check prices |
| MGM Grand Las Vegas | South Strip | Mid-range | $50 + tax per night | Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day | Check prices |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | North Strip | Luxury | $55 + tax per night | Free self-parking for registered hotel guests, Nevada residents and Fontainebleau Rewards members; visitors first hour free, then $20 per 24 hours; valet $35 Mon–Thu, $40 Fri–Sun | Check prices |
| Park MGM Las Vegas | Center Strip | Mid-range | $50 + tax per night | Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day | Check prices |
| Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World | North Strip | Upscale | $55 + tax per night | Self-parking $21/day (free with Nevada plates); valet from $40 | Check prices |
| Circa Resort & Casino | Downtown | Upscale | $50 + tax per night | Self-parking $25/day for hotel guests | Check prices |
| Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa | Off-Strip (Summerlin) | Upscale | $50.85 per night (tax included) | Free self-parking; free valet at two entrances | Check prices |
| Horseshoe Las Vegas | Center Strip | Mid-range | $49.95 + tax per night | Paid self-parking and valet; free for Caesars Rewards Platinum and above | Check prices |
Sources (20)
- Wynn Las Vegas (resort fee)
- Wynn Las Vegas (parking)
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (resort fee)
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (parking)
- Caesars Palace (resort fee)
- Caesars Palace (parking)
- Bellagio Las Vegas (resort fee)
- Park MGM Las Vegas (parking)
- ARIA Resort & Casino (resort fee)
- MGM Grand Las Vegas (resort fee)
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas (resort fee)
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas (parking)
- Park MGM Las Vegas (resort fee)
- Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World (parking)
- Circa Resort & Casino (resort fee)
- Circa Resort & Casino (parking)
- Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa (resort fee)
- Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa (parking)
- Horseshoe Las Vegas (resort fee)
- Horseshoe Las Vegas (parking)
What changed in 2026
- March 30: Resorts World closed its poker room, according to trade press, though its March fact sheet still lists one.
- May 22: The Cromwell reopened as The Vanderpump Hotel, with a casino of about 40,000 square feet and no poker room.
- July: Golden Nugget opened a relocated nine-table poker room downtown, according to local news.
- Aug. 24: Palms opened an enclosed, 7,300-square-foot non-smoking gaming room with 224 slots, local news reported.
Biggest casinos in Las Vegas by floor space
Older lists still call MGM Grand the biggest, at 171,500 square feet. MGM’s 2025 annual report lists 144,000, the same figure its landlord, VICI Properties, publishes. By current operator numbers:
| Casino | Casino sq ft | Slots | Table games | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian and Palazzo | About 225,000 | Not published | Not published | VICI |
| Wynn and Encore | About 199,000 | 1,558 | 231 | Wynn 10-K |
| Bellagio | 154,000 | 1,281 | 154 | MGM 10-K |
| Mandalay Bay | 153,000 | 921 | 57 | MGM 10-K |
| Fontainebleau | 150,000 | Not published | Not published | Fontainebleau |
| Rio | About 150,000 | Not published | Not published | Rio |
| ARIA | 145,000 | 1,250 | 127 | MGM 10-K |
| MGM Grand | 144,000 | 1,234 | 105 | MGM 10-K |
| Caesars Palace | About 124,500 | 1,310 | 170 | Caesars 10-K |
| Resorts World | 117,000 | 1,300 | 107 | Resorts World |
Two lessons for choosing:
- Size isn’t choice. Bellagio and Mandalay Bay are within 1,000 square feet of each other, but Bellagio runs 154 table games to Mandalay Bay’s 57.
- Locals’ casinos are slot-heavy. Red Rock Resorts counts 2,629 slot and video poker machines at Red Rock and 2,332 at Durango, more than any Strip casino that publishes a count.
Caesars’ newsroom rounds Caesars Palace up to “nearly 130,000 square feet”; the table uses the Caesars 10-K, which marks its figures as approximate.
1. Wynn Las Vegas and Encore: Best Overall Casino
Best Overall Casino
Wynn Las Vegas
- Free guest self-parking
- Five-Star Tower Suites & spa
- Wynn Golf Club
- Lake of Dreams
Wynn counts about 199,000 square feet across Wynn and Encore, with 231 table games and 1,558 slots at the end of 2025, plus private gaming salons, a sky casino, a poker room and a race and sports book.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
That’s the most table games in any operator filing we read, according to Wynn’s 10-K. Wynn’s casino page now lists more than 1,800 slot machines, up to $1,000 per play, and the Wynn High Limit Salon. The poker room, at Encore, is open 24 hours and hosts the WPT World Championship from Nov. 27 to Dec. 21, 2026. Registered hotel guests self-park free (as of October 2026).
Watch out for: smoking on the casino floor, in patio and pool areas and on designated hotel floors, and a $55-plus-tax resort fee. The sportsbook closes earlier than the casino; our guide to the best sportsbooks in Las Vegas has its hours.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
2. The Venetian and The Palazzo: Biggest Casino in Las Vegas
Biggest Casino in Las Vegas
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- All-suite rooms
- Indoor bridge to Sphere
- Two guest-only pool decks
- World of Hyatt hotel
VICI Properties, which owns the real estate, lists about 225,000 square feet of gaming space at The Venetian Resort, the largest figure we found, split between a casino floor in each tower.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
The poker room has 50 tables across 14,000 square feet, which the resort calls the largest on the Strip, and runs 24 hours; the WPT Fall Festival there ends Nov. 15, 2026. High rollers use the Palazzo High-Limit Gaming Lounge, and Yahoo Sportsbook, powered by William Hill, faces a 1,700-square-foot LED wall. Our Venetian vs Palazzo comparison helps you pick a tower.
Watch out for: smoking on the casino floor, long walks, a $55-plus-tax resort fee and $20-a-day guest self-parking (as of October 2026).
3. Caesars Palace: Best Casino on the Center Strip
Best Casino on the Center Strip
Caesars Palace
- Garden of the Gods pools
- The Colosseum
- Forum Shops
- Celebrity-chef dining
Caesars counts about 124,500 square feet, 1,310 slots and 170 table games, the second-highest table count here, at the Four Corners.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Caesars’ August 2026 fact sheet names Palace Court Slots and Aureus Lounge as its newest high-limit areas, and the Caesars Race & Sportsbook has 140 seats and 13 betting windows. The poker room is WSOP-branded, and Caesars Rewards Platinum members and above park free (as of October 2026).
Watch out for: smoking in designated casino areas, a 4 p.m. check-in, an 85-acre property and a $54.95-plus-tax resort fee.
4. Bellagio: Best Classic Casino
Best Classic Casino
Bellagio Las Vegas
- Fountain-view rooms
- Conservatory & gardens
- Five-pool courtyard
- "O" by Cirque du Soleil
MGM lists 154,000 square feet, 154 table games and 1,281 slots, nearly three times Mandalay Bay’s tables in the same space, plus a poker room and a BetMGM sportsbook.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Bellagio suits table players who want a deep game menu mid-Strip. MGM Rewards tiers carry to ARIA, MGM Grand and Park MGM, and the free ARIA Express tram links Bellagio with ARIA and Park MGM.
Watch out for: smoking on the casino floor, which guests regularly mention, plus a $55-plus-tax fee and $20 guest self-parking (as of October 2026).
5. ARIA: Best for Poker Players
Best for Poker Players
ARIA Resort & Casino
- Modern, tech-forward rooms
- Forbes Five-Star spa
- LIQUID Pool Lounge (21+)
- Steps from Bellagio
MGM lists 145,000 square feet, 127 table games and 1,250 slots. The 24-table poker room sits near the Main Valet, and ARIA’s PokerGO Studio hosts televised tournaments.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
ARIA’s BetMGM Sportsbook is non-smoking, with 90 HD screens, and high rollers have the High Limit Lounge and Baccarat Lounge (as of October 2026). Our guide to the best poker rooms in Las Vegas compares ARIA with The Venetian and Wynn.
Watch out for: smoking in designated casino areas, though ARIA says its fresh-air ventilation filters out smoke.
6. MGM Grand: Best Casino on the South Strip
Best Casino on the South Strip
MGM Grand Las Vegas
- 6.5-acre pools & lazy river
- KÀ by Cirque du Soleil
- Monorail station
- Arena events & comedy
The old “biggest casino” still covers 144,000 square feet, with 1,234 slots, 105 table games, a BetMGM Sportsbook, a poker room and its own Monorail station.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
MGM Grand is the casino for fight nights and arena weekends, with the MGM Grand Garden Arena under the same roof. Its poker room was one of eight left on the Strip in March 2026, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Watch out for: designated smoking areas throughout the casino, a $50-plus-tax fee and $20 guest self-parking (as of October 2026).
7. Fontainebleau: Best New Casino
Best New Casino
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Opened December 2023
- Seven pools incl. LIV Beach
- LIV Nightclub
- Vegas Loop station
Open since December 2023, the 67-story resort lists 150,000 square feet of gaming space in an October 2026 press release. Its sportsbook bar is The Tavern.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Guests may smoke tobacco “on the Casino floor only,” and rooms are smoke-free (policy read in October 2026). Registered guests self-park free, and Fontainebleau Rewards Gold and Royal members skip the resort fee on direct bookings. It’s also the best new resort in our best hotels in Las Vegas ranking.
Watch out for: Fontainebleau’s site blocks automated reads, so we couldn’t confirm a poker room or game counts. Ask before booking if poker matters.
8. Park MGM: Best Smoke-Free Casino
Best Smoke-Free Casino
Park MGM Las Vegas
- Smoke-free casino
- Eataly
- Next to T-Mobile Arena
- Dolby Live
MGM lists 66,000 square feet, 755 slots and 60 table games, and the whole resort, casino floor included, has been smoke-free since it reopened on Sept. 30, 2020.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Smoking is limited to three outdoor spots, including the Ride Share Zone and The Reserve’s porte cochere (as of October 2026). High-limit tables sit under a historic Tiffany glass ceiling, the high-limit slot room has its own cage, and the BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar covers game day. In August 2026 the Las Vegas Sun called it the city’s largest smoke-free casino space; our non-smoking hotels guide covers casino-free options.
Watch out for: no poker room (ARIA’s is one free tram stop away), a $50-plus-tax fee and $20 guest self-parking.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
9. Resorts World: Best Cashless Casino
Best Cashless Casino
Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World
- 5.5-acre pool complex
- Hilton Honors
- Vegas Loop station
- Zouk & Ayu
The 117,000-square-foot casino had 1,300 slots and 107 table games on its March 2026 fact sheet and is built for cashless play through the Play+ app. It serves all three Hilton-brand hotels on the campus.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Crockfords has gaming salons off its private lobby, and sports bettors use the Dawg House Saloon & Sportsbook. Genting Rewards members park free after registering (as of October 2026).
Watch out for: no poker room since March 30, 2026, smoking in the casino and a $55-plus-tax fee.
10. Circa: Best Downtown Casino
Best Downtown Casino
Circa Resort & Casino
- Adults only (21+)
- Stadium Swim
- Circa Sports
- On Fremont Street
Two levels with 1,350 slots, 55 table games, 138 bar-top games and 55 high-limit slots, in a resort where everyone must be 21 or older. Circa Sports is billed as the world’s largest sportsbook.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Circa is the casino for an adults-only sports weekend, with the Club One players club. “Circa currently does not offer a dedicated poker room,” its guest guide says; Golden Nugget’s room is the nearest downtown option. Our downtown Las Vegas hotels guide compares the neighbors.
Watch out for: no published casino smoking policy, a $50-plus-tax fee and $25-a-day self-parking for guests (as of October 2026).
11. Red Rock: Best Locals’ Casino
Best Locals' Casino
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
- Handy for Red Rock Canyon
- Free parking
- Resort pool & cabanas
- Spa
Red Rock Resorts counts 2,629 slot and video poker machines and 62 gaming tables at its Summerlin flagship. A 20-table poker room and a 610-seat bingo room with eight sessions a day set it apart.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
The poker room spreads Limit and No-Limit Hold’em, Stud, Omaha and mixed games, and there’s a High Limit Slots Room and an STN Sportsbook, all on Station’s my|Rewards Boarding Pass. Parking is free, and the $50.85 resort fee includes tax (as of October 2026).
Watch out for: a Summerlin location west of the Strip, so plan on a car, and no published casino smoking policy.
12. Horseshoe: Best for WSOP Fans
Best for WSOP Fans
Horseshoe Las Vegas
- Four Corners location
- WSOP Hall of Fame poker room
- Monorail station
- Blu Pool
The former Bally’s has about 61,100 square feet, 740 slots and 60 table games. Its World Series of Poker Hall of Fame Poker Room has 18 tables in 4,900 square feet.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
A Caesars Sportsbook counter sits next to the poker room, and the resort fee is $49.95 plus tax, $5 less than Caesars Palace’s (as of October 2026).
Watch out for: a small floor by Strip standards, with smoking allowed and smoking rooms still sold.
Is there a smoke-free casino in Las Vegas?
Yes, one: Park MGM. Nevada’s Clean Indoor Air Act (NRS 202.2483) exempts casino areas where minors may not loiter, so every other casino here allows smoking somewhere. For less smoke elsewhere, use Palms’ enclosed non-smoking room, Planet Hollywood’s non-smoking slot area (Caesars bills it as the city’s first) or ARIA’s non-smoking sportsbook. The Cosmopolitan (112,000 square feet, 102 table games) and Mandalay Bay also allow smoking in their casinos.
Which rewards card works at which casino
Your players card follows the operator, not the hotel name.
| Program | Casinos on this list |
|---|---|
| MGM Rewards | Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Park MGM |
| Caesars Rewards | Caesars Palace, Horseshoe |
| Wynn Rewards | Wynn, Encore |
| Venetian Rewards | The Venetian, The Palazzo |
| Fontainebleau Rewards | Fontainebleau |
| Genting Rewards | Resorts World |
| Club One | Circa |
| Station Casinos Boarding Pass | Red Rock and other Station casinos |
Our guide to Las Vegas hotels by owner shows which tier gets free parking or skips the resort fee, and our rewards rates guide explains how to compare a casino offer with a public rate.
How to choose a Las Vegas casino
- Smoke is a deal-breaker: Park MGM, full stop.
- You play poker: The Venetian (50 tables), Wynn (24 hours at Encore) or ARIA (24 tables). Resorts World, Park MGM and Circa have no poker room.
- You want table games: Wynn (231), Caesars Palace (170) or Bellagio (154).
- You play slots or bingo: Red Rock, with 2,629 machines and 610 bingo seats.
- It’s a sports trip: Circa downtown or Caesars Palace on the Strip.
- You’re driving: Wynn, Fontainebleau and Red Rock park hotel guests free (as of October 2026); our Las Vegas resort fees list covers the nightly charge.
Gambling age and responsible gambling
You must be 21 to gamble in Nevada: NRS 463.350 bars anyone under 21 from playing and from loitering where gaming is conducted. Our 21st birthday hotels guide covers what changes at 21. This list doesn’t rank odds or “loose slots.”
Set a budget before you sit down. A Nevada Gaming Control Board notice to licensees confirms the national helpline, 1-800-522-4700, and says 1-800-GAMBLER remains valid. Station Casinos’ responsible gaming page lists 1-800-MY-RESET and a self-limitation program that restricts credit, check cashing and casino mail and can’t be lifted for at least a year.
FAQ
What is the best casino in Las Vegas?
Wynn Las Vegas, for most players. Wynn counts about 199,000 square feet across Wynn and Encore, with 231 table games, the most in the operator filings we read, plus a 24-hour poker room and high-limit salons. The Venetian is bigger, and Park MGM is the pick if you need a smoke-free floor.
What is the biggest casino in Las Vegas?
The Venetian Resort, with about 225,000 square feet of gaming space across The Venetian and The Palazzo, according to VICI Properties, which owns its real estate. Wynn and Encore follow at about 199,000. MGM Grand, often called the biggest in older lists, is 144,000 square feet in MGM’s 2025 annual report.
Is there a smoke-free casino in Las Vegas?
Yes. Park MGM has been smoke-free throughout, casino floor included, since it reopened on Sept. 30, 2020, with smoking only in designated outdoor spots. Elsewhere, look for enclosed spaces: Palms opened a 7,300-square-foot non-smoking gaming room in August 2026, and Planet Hollywood has a non-smoking slot area.
What is the best casino on the Las Vegas Strip?
Wynn Las Vegas, with the most table games in the filings and a 24-hour poker room. Caesars Palace is the best center-Strip choice, with about 124,500 square feet, 170 table games and a 140-seat sportsbook at the Four Corners. Park MGM is the only Strip casino without smoke.
Which Las Vegas casinos have poker rooms?
On the Strip, The Venetian (50 tables), ARIA (24), Horseshoe (18), Wynn, Bellagio, Caesars Palace and MGM Grand have poker rooms, and Red Rock has 20 tables in Summerlin. Resorts World closed its room on March 30, 2026; Park MGM and Circa have none. Our poker room guide compares games and tournaments.
How old do you have to be to gamble in Las Vegas?
You must be 21. Nevada law (NRS 463.350) bars anyone under 21 from gambling and from loitering in gaming areas, and casinos check photo ID. Families can stay at casino hotels, but kids can’t linger on the floor. At Circa, everyone on the property must be 21 or older.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability, so price two or three of these hotels on your exact dates before you commit.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
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