Gaming: Poker

Aria
One of the newest poker rooms in Las Vegas, it is spacious and has 24 tables. The wide range of games offered includes Texas Hold’em, seven card stud, 2-7 Triple Draw, Badugi and Chinese poker. An added luxury is that players can get chair massages.

Tournaments: Held daily at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
(702) 590-7230

Bally's
Set off with dividing walls from the casino floor, the poker room offers Texas Hold'em and seven card stud as well as several other exciting varieties of the game.

Tournaments: Held daily at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; buy-in is $75 (no re-buys or add-ons).
(702) 967-4404

Bellagio
This 7,000-square-foot facility boasts 40 tables and two high-limit areas -- including the ultra exclusive Bobby's Room. It is smoke-free and offers 24-hour tableside dining, safe-deposit boxes, a full-service cashier cage, pictures of famous poker all-stars and nearly 20 television monitors.

Tournaments: Held daily at 2 p.m.; buy-ins are $100 (Mon.-Thur.), $300 (Sun.) and $500 (Fri.-Sat.).
(702) 693-7291

Binion's
The resort's Hall of Fame poker room is where the World Series of Poker was originally held. It's since been remodeled. Today, the poker room features 10 tables in a contemporary setting with tableside food service. Historic photos line the walls along with 42-inch and 50-inch flat-screen TVs for player viewing and entertainment. Two full-service bars also flank the poker room.

Tournaments: Held daily at 10 a.m. ($60 buy-in), 2 p.m. ($100 buy-in), 7 p.m. ($75 buy-in) and 10 p.m. ($60 buy-in); no re-buys or re-entry allowed.
(702) 366-7397

Boulder Station
This 11-table poker room is one of the few in town that still allows smoking. Located near the main valet and the race and sports book, it offers an array of games including Omaha and Texas Hold'em. There are a variety of promotions including High Hand Wednesdays, Aces Cracked Thursdays and Jumbo Hold'em.

Lessons: Free Texas Hold'em and Omaha lessons held daily (excluding Wed.) at 2 p.m. 
(702) 432-7577 

Caesars Palace
Adjacent to Pure Nightclub, Caesars Palace has an 8,500-square-foot poker room and an adjacent 6,000-square-foot tournament room. There are 62 tables and the action runs 24 hours a day. 

Tournaments: Held daily at 9 a.m. ($70 buy-in), Noon ($110 buy-in), 3 p.m. ($70 buy-in), 7 p.m. ($110 buy-in) and 10 p.m. ($85 buy-in). On weekends, there is an added tournament held at 2 p.m. ($235 buy-in). Pot Limit Omaha runs every Thur. at 6 p.m.
(702) 785-6566

Circus Circus
Located near the entrance of the main casino, this poker room has five tables with high- and low-limit games. It's open 24 hours. 

Tournaments: Held daily (excluding Sun.) at 2 p.m. ($45 buy-in); the Texas Hold'em Free Roll tournament is held every Sun. at 2 p.m.
Lessons: Held Mon.-Fri. at 10 a.m.
(702) 836-6606

The D Las Vegas
Located on the second floor of the casino, this small, intimate and smoke-free poker room has six Texas Hold'em tables and several plasma screens. It is also just steps away from the balcony that boasts fabulous views of the Fremont Street Experience.

Tournaments: Held daily at noon, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. .
Lessons: Held Sat.-Sun. at 11 a.m. 
(702) 388-2400

Excalibur
Walled off from the casino, this simple, yet comfortable room has 12 tables. In addition to a cashier cage, there are four TVs presenting the day's sports action.

Tournaments: Held daily 9 a.m. ($25 buy-in), 1 p.m. ($40 buy-in) and 5 p.m. ($40 buy-in) as well as Sun.-Fri. at 8 p.m. ($30 buy-in).
Lessons: Held daily at 11 a.m.
(702) 597-7625

Flamingo
Though it has relocated several times, this is believed to be the longest continuously operating poker room in Las Vegas. There are 12 tables as well as food and cocktail service. 

Tournaments: Held daily at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The buy-in is $65 for both. An Aces Cracked promotion rewards players when they lose a hand holding pocket aces.
(702) 733-3485

Golden Nugget
More than just a nice downtown spot to hang out and play a few hands, the Golden Nugget's smoke-free poker room hosts the late night pots of "Poker After Dark" on NBC. There are 13 tables as well as plus décor and comfortable seating.

Tournaments: Held daily at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m., 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. 
Lessons: Held daily at 10 a.m.
(702) 386-8383 

Green Valley Ranch
Located next to the race and sports book, this spacious poker room is open 24 hours and features 22 tables offering Texas Hold'em and Omaha.

Tournaments: Held daily at 10 a.m. ($40 buy-in).
(702) 617-7017 

Hard Rock Hotel
Located in the HRH Tower, this intimate poker lounge with four tables features plush velvet-covered swivel chairs. 

Tournaments: Held daily at noon ($55 buy-in); held Tue.-Sun. at 8 p.m. ($55 buy-in); held Mon. at 8 p.m. ($25 buy-in).
(702) 693-5874

Harrah's
Adjacent to the race and sports book, this fully enclosed poker room has 12 tables. It also offers big-screen TVs, cocktail service and tableside food delivery. 

Tournaments: Held daily at 8 a.m. ($25 buy-in), 10 a.m. ($60 buy-in), 3 p.m. ($60 buy-in), 8 p.m. ($80 buy-in) and 1 a.m. ($60 buy-in).
(702) 369-5040 

Hooters
There are three tables in this small room located near the self-parking garage. Players have been known to receive free chicken wings occasionally.

No tournaments or lessons are available.
(702) 597-6036

The Quad
This eight-table poker room offers no-limit and limit cash games. It is located on the second floor, near the resort's sports book.

Tournaments: Held daily at noon, 3 and 8 p.m. ($40 buy-in); held Sat.-Sun. at 9 a.m. ($25 buy-in).
(702) 794-3225  

Luxor
Located just off the main casino floor, this poker room has eight tables and routinely hosts a variety of poker games and tournaments to suit players of all levels.

Tournaments: Held daily at 10:30 a.m. ($35 buy-in); 12:30 p.m. ($60 buy-in) and 8:30 p.m. ($60 buy-in); held Sat. at 2 p.m. ($75 buy-in).
Lessons: Held Mon.-Fri. at 2 p.m.
(702) 730-5511

Mandalay Bay
The 10-table poker room is adjacent to the race and sports book. Favorite games range from Texas Hold'em to Crazy Pineapple and Omaha High. Cocktail service is available.

Tournaments: Held Mon.-Thur. at 10 a.m. ($40 buy-in), 3 p.m. ($50 buy-in) and 7 p.m. ($50 buy-in); held Fri. & Sat. at 10 a.m. ($40 buy-in), 1 p.m. ($50 buy-in) and 5 p.m. ($100 buy-in); held Sun. at 11 a.m. ($50 buy-in), 2 p.m. ($50 buy-in) and 5 p.m. ($100 buy-in).
Lessons: Held Mon.-Thur. at 2 p.m.
(702) 632-7790

MGM Grand
NOTE: The MGM Grand poker room has been temporarily relocated to a cordoned-off area on the casino floor due to construction. This 22-table, non-smoking poker room features high ceilings, a striped carpet, televisions broadcasting sporting events and a modern, roomy space to play. Tableside massages are available along with convenient food and beverage service.

Tournaments: Held daily at 11:05 a.m. and 7:05 p.m. The buy-in is $80 (no re-buys).
Lessons: Held daily at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
(702) 891-7434

The Mirage
The poker room is located directly across from the main cashier cage on the casino floor. It has 19 tables with adjustable-height chairs. There's also a small lounge for players waiting on their next game.

Tournaments: Held Sun.-Fri. at 11 a.m. ($60 buy-in) and 7 p.m. ($80 buy-in); held Sat. at at 11 a.m. ($110 buy-in) and 7 p.m. ($110 buy-in).
(702) 791-7291

Monte Carlo
This stylish poker room has nine tables. Texas Hold'em and casual games of Horse and Omaha are played here all day. The décor consists of dark wood, soft lighting and period paintings from poker games long ago.

Tournaments: Held daily at 9 a.m. ($50 buy-in), 6 p.m. ($60 buy-in) and 11 p.m. ($60 buy-in). A "Football Madness" promotion run on Monday nights during football season.
(702) 730-7780

The Orleans
The busy, 24-hour poker room boasts 35 tables. There are high-back, swivel-adjustable leather chairs, plasma screens and a full-service cashier cage. Cocktail service is available.

Tournaments: Held daily at noon and 7 p.m.; buy-ins are usually $75 (except on Fri. at 7 p.m., $125).
(702) 365-7150 

Palace Station
This comfortable low-limit poker room has nine tables and 11 plasma TVs, most of which are playing sports.

No tournaments or lessons are available.
(702) 367-2453  

Palms (Cantor Poker at the Palms)
Located inside the newly opened 9,840 square foot Cantor Race & Sports Book, on the west end of the casino, this state-of-the-art facility is one-of-a-kind. Cantor Poker at the Palms offers 2-4 Limit Holdem, 1-3 & 2-5 No Limit Holdem, and on the weekends, 1-2 Big O. In addition, there is a special VIP/high-stakes table that’s enclosed by glass walls and polished Macassar Ebony wood panels. Not to mention, you’ll find yourself steps away from Race & Sports betting windows and a stunning 1,290 square foot LED screen.  This non-smoking poker room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Tournaments: Held daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; the buy-in is $60.
(702) 942-6961  

Planet Hollywood
Located on the casino floor next to the Heart Bar, the 24-hour poker room is home to 12 tables. There are cash games featuring $1-$2 and $2-$5 no-limit Texas Hold'em as well as $3-$6 limit Texas Hold'em. 

Tournaments: Held daily at 10 a.m. ($50 buy-in); 2 p.m. ($70 buy-in) and 7 p.m. ($70 buy-in).
Lessons: Held daily at 9 a.m.
(702) 785-9150  

Rio
Home of the World Series of Poker since 2005, the Rio’s poker room expands when the tournament is in town to include several of the resort’s meeting rooms and theaters. During the year, however, it is comprised of 10 tables located next to the race and sports book.

Tournaments: Held daily at noon ($45 buy-in), 6 p.m. ($65 buy-in) and 9 p.m. ($80 buy-in). Promotions include a progressive royal flush starting at $1,000 and increasing daily and $100 drawings.
(702) 777-7650

Sam's Town
With 11 tables it's the largest poker room on Boulder Highway. There are comfortable chairs with wheels.

Tournaments: Held daily at 10 a.m. ($23 buy-in); held Wed.-Mon. at 1:30 p.m. ($30 buy-in); held Thur.-Tue. at 7 p.m. ($45 buy-in); held Fri. & Sat. at 11 p.m. ($30 buy-in).
(702) 454-8092 

Silverton
Located next to the parking garage, this stylish, non-smoking poker room  features five tables with oversized chairs and seven plasma screens. 

Tournaments: Held Mon.-Thur. at 6 p.m. ($50 buy-in); held Sat. & Sun. at 2:30 ($50 buy-in); held Fri.-Sat. at 6 p.m. ($65 buy-in).
(702) 263-7777 

South Point
This 24-hour, non-smoking poker room has 22 tables and offers all of the most popular games and a variety of betting limits. 

Tournaments: Held daily at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; the buy-in is $60.
(702) 796-7111

Stratosphere
Located in a separate room on the main casino floor, it features eight tables and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Players enjoy cocktail service and tableside dining from the menu at Roxy’s Diner menu. 

Tournaments: Held daily at 11 a.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.; the buy-in is $45.
(702) 944-4950 

Sunset Station
Located adjacent to the race and sports book and the Bullfighters Bar, this eight-table room is open 24 hours.

Tournaments: Held daily at 2 p.m. ($43 buy-in); held Sun.-Thur. at 7 p.m. ($43 buy-in).
(702) 547-7671

Treasure Island
Modern yet intimate, this poker room is home to seven non-smoking tables. It is situated next to the sports book and Little Richie's Chicago Style Beef & Dogs. Multiple flat-screen TVs update players on sports scores and poker tournament details. Cocktail service is available.

Tournaments: $1,000 house-funded guaranteed tournaments held twice daily. There are static payouts of $250 for a royal flush and $100 for a straight flush.
(702) 894-7291 

The Venetian
This fine smoke-free poker room is exquisite in its décor. There are 21 big-screen TVs, comfortable chairs with wheels and safe-deposit boxes. Food service is also offered. It has 39 tables offering not only Texas Hold’em, but also seven-card stud and Omaha with limits starting between $4 and $8. A separate high-stakes area houses seven high-limit tables with butler service and gourmet dining. 

Tournaments: Held daily at noon ($130 buy-in) and 7 p.m. ($100 buy-in).
(702) 414-1000 

Wynn
This 26-table poker room offers a variety of games and limits to suit all levels of play. This includes no-limit and limit Hold'em, Omaha, seven card stud and mixed game combinations. 

Tournaments: Held daily at noon ($100 buy-in).
(702) 770-7654