Gambling in Las Vegas

Gambling in Las Vegas is a hugely enjoyable experience and any Vegas trip would be incomplete without spending at least one night in the Casino’s. However, it is important to follow a few simple rules to make sure you don’t lose your shirt and ruin the vacation! It is possible to enjoy many hours gambling in vegas without needing a lot of cash, or even to come out ahead! Check out some simple tips to follow for some of the more popular games below.

For sports fans what could be better than sitting in front of big screen TV’s all day and watching sports while getting free drinks? Welcome to sportsbook betting Vegas style! There is no mathematical advantage when betting on sports so “rain man” skills are not required. Simply place wagers on a few games based on your knowledge of sports taking into consideration form, injuries, home/away venues and prevailing weather. Remember, if you are losing, don’t throw good money after bad, this is the quickest way to get in to a hole.

Vegas Blackjack guide – Blackjack is a fairly simple game that anyone can understand in about an hour or so of practice (don’t practice at real money games!) By being consistent in your strategy you do have a good chance of making some money. It is possible to be a winner in Las Vegas. Follow these basic Blackjack strategies for about an hour and see how you get on:-

• If the total of your hand is 9 or less always hit.
• If you have 10 or 11 total, you should always double down and double your bet as long as your total is
  more than the dealers, if not just hit.
• If you have 12 thru 16 total, hit as long as dealers upcard is 7 or higher, stand if the dealer is showing less than 7.
• For 17 or higher always stand, unless soft 17 (ie Ace plus 6), for soft 13 – 18 double down when the dealers upcard is a 5 or 6
• With Soft 17 or lower always hit
• Soft 19 always stand
• Always split a pairs of aces or 8’s
• Never split 4’s, 5’s or 10’s
• Split all other pairs when dealer’s upcard is less than a 6
• In general when winning you need to bet big, when losing be very patient

Roulette in Las Vegas is an easy game to play, even those of us who have never really gambled know the basic rules. Basically, all you do is follow the little ball until it drops in a numbered/colored slot. Remember that the house has an advantage in roulette odds and to reduce this advantage look out for Casino’s that offer single Zero tables. Avoid the sucker bets on the table such as the five number bet. Understand that Realize you won’t get rich playing roulette and in the long run you will likely lose money. The systems you hear about simply won’t work so dont obsess over them. just concentrate on having a good time and getting plenty of free alcohol!

Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

Staying at the Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino allows you to live the life of a high rolling Vegas celebrity without breaking the bank! You can choose from a variety of headline acts, play the hottest new casino games or just relax, Vegas style. The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino offers an unforgettable experience. Located conveniently near the Strip Trolley and monorail, you are never far from the action at the Stratosphere Hotel. Just minutes from downtown Las Vegas, one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center and only five miles from McCarren International Airport (LAS).

You can choose from 2,444 good sized well appointed rooms or one of the 133 suites with spectacular views. Including, Spa Suites, Players Suites, Star Suites, Presidential, Penthouse, VIP, or Premiere Suites. Smoking and Non-Smoking rooms area available.

The Stratosphere Las Vegas Strip Casino Resort has Great games, great odds and great promotions. With an 80,000 square-foot casino, 50 hot table games, 1,200 slot and video poker games, Poker Room with daily tournaments and contests and special events.

On the 8th floor you will find the resort swimming pool and recreation deck (67,000 square-foot deck, hot tub, poolside café and bar), or if you prefer you can relax in the sultry Beach Club 25 (exclusive getaway for guests 21 and older on the 25th floor).

The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel and Casino has a full range of facilities to suit a wide range of customers, such as two elegant wedding chapels, specially designed to make your special day simply special, a Roni Josef International Salon and Spa (for when you feel the need for pampering), Personalized concierge services and 24/7 security staff to ensure a safe stay.

The choice of restaurants is exceptional at the Stratosphere, favorites include the famous Top of the World (an award winning restaurant 800 feet above the ground that revolves through 360 degrees with magnificent panoramic views), Lucky’s Café (classic, art deco coffee house), Roxy’s Diner (50’s-style rock ‘n roll diner. with singing staff!) and Fellini’s Ristorante (top-rated Italian restaurant – referred to by many as the most romantic restaurant in Vegas).

if the trills of the casino are not doing it for you, why not check out the thrill rides of the Stratosphere Tower! featuring the Big Shot – Shoot straight up at 45 mph (over 4 G’s) until you are 1,081 feet above the Strip, the X-Scream (get propelled over the edge of the Tower 866 feet above the ground – with the famous motto, I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream on X-Scream!) and the Insanity Ride (a massive mechanical arm extending out 64 feet over the edge of the Tower and spinning you with a force of 3 G’s!)