{"id":7247,"date":"2023-04-07T13:45:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T20:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vegasadvantage.com\/?page_id=7247"},"modified":"2023-08-15T15:00:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T22:00:37","slug":"downtown","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vegasadvantage.com\/casino-hotel\/downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"Casinos in Downtown Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The casinos in downtown Las Vegas on and around Fremont Street tend to offer better gambling odds than the ones on the Strip. However, that is not always the case. Our Downtown Las Vegas Guide covers the games you will find at all 12 casinos in the market. This includes the Fremont Street Experience<\/a> and surrounding blocks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video poker pay tables<\/a> are usually better at downtown Las Vegas casinos than on the Strip. Most downtown Las Vegas casinos offer better craps odds<\/a>. However, the four worst blackjack games<\/a> in all of Las Vegas are dealt around the intersection of Fremont Street and Casino Center. Our downtown Las Vegas review for each casino shows which games to avoid. You will also find the best low-limit blackjack<\/a> game in Las Vegas in our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our downtown Las Vegas review also covers other features of each property. This includes hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Downtown Las Vegas hotels and casinos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have a page for all 12 downtown Las Vegas casinos. Each has its own identity and place in the market. Many are on the Fremont Street Experience. A few are a block north or east of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Binion\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Binion\u2019s was the original Horseshoe in Las Vegas. It is known for its value gambling and being where the World Series of Poker started. Binion\u2019s is not what it used to be, though there is still value there if you know where to look. Our Binion\u2019s casino guide covers all the best video poker and table games<\/a> there. It also includes the restaurant selection and details about the Apache Hotel. Read more in our Binion\u2019s casino review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

California is often called The Cal. It is one of three downtown Las Vegas casinos owned by Boyd Gaming. The Cal caters to players from Hawaii. It is home to some of the best video poker in downtown Las Vegas. California is one of only two downtown casinos with coin video poker games. It has $15 3\/2 double-deck blackjack<\/a> 24 hours a day. Read more details in our California casino review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Circa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Circa is the newest downtown Las Vegas casino. It is on the former Las Vegas Club parcel at the corner of Main Street and Fremont Street Experience. Circa is owned by the same company that operates Golden Gate and The D. It is home to the world\u2019s largest sportsbook<\/a>. It also has the longest bar in Nevada and a large table game pit. It is one of the most festive atmospheres in downtown Las Vegas. Our Circa casino review<\/a> has more details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Downtown Grand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Downtown Grand is a small casino a block north of the Fremont Street Experience. It is on Ogden Avenue. Downtown Grand is best known for its cheap table games. Blackjack starts at just $1<\/a>. It also has $5 craps and roulette<\/a>. The video poker selection is average for a downtown Las Vegas casino. Check out our Downtown Grand casino and hotel review<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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El Cortez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

El Cortez is a block east of the Fremont Street Experience. It is a short walk from Las Vegas Blvd. El Cortez\u2019s claim to fame is its single deck blackjack game<\/a>. It is the best $10 blackjack game in Las Vegas. It pays 3\/2 and allows double down on the first two cards. El Cortez is also known for having the largest selection of coin slots and video poker in Las Vegas. Read more in our El Cortez casino review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Four Queens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Four Queens has some of the best video poker in the entire Las Vegas market. Players may choose between 9\/6 Jacks or Better and 10\/7 Double Bonus Poker. The best blackjack variant in Las Vegas is also dealt at Four Queens. However, there are some games to avoid. There are two shows five nights a week on the property. We have all the details in our Four Queens casino review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fremont<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fremont is a Boyd Gaming casino. It is one of three in the downtown Las Vegas market. The casino-hotel is on the Fremont Street Experience at its intersection with Casino Center Blvd. Fremont is undergoing a major renovation of its casino and hotel rooms. This added a new food court and FanDuel sportsbook. Fremont deals $15 3\/2 double deck blackjack 24 hours a day. It is home to the last Texas Hold\u2019em Bonus<\/a> table in Las Vegas. Read more details in our Fremont Casino and Hotel review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golden Gate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Golden Gate is on the corner of the Fremont Street Experience and Main Street. It is across the street from Circa, its sister casino. The D is also part of the same casino company. Golden Gate is home to the smallest casino floor in downtown Las Vegas. It pays 3\/2 on all blackjacks, including Free Bet<\/a>. Craps allows up to 10 times odds. The oldest hotel in Las Vegas is on the property. Read more in our Golden Gate casino review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golden Nugget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Golden Nugget is the flagship of downtown Las Vegas. It is a full-service resort that offers the largest hotel and casino floor in downtown Las Vegas. Amenities include 11 restaurants, downtown\u2019s only poker room, an independent sportsbook<\/a>, a spa, and a pool where guests can swim with sharks. Golden Nugget\u2019s casino is home to the largest variety of $5 table games. Read more in our Golden Nugget casino and hotel review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Main Street Station<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Main Street Station is a Boyd Gaming property. It is a block north of the Fremont Street Experience on Main Street. California, another Boyd Gaming casino, connects to it by a bridge over Main Street. Main Street Station has eight table games. The pit is only open Friday through Sunday. Craps offers 20 times odds, the highest in Las Vegas. Its video poker selection includes 9\/6 Jacks or Better. Read more in our Main Street Station casino and hotel review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plaza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Plaza is a classic value casino. It is on the property of the former train station at Main Street and Fremont Street, where Las Vegas began. Plaza offers the best video poker game in Las Vegas. Its bars have several 99% and better pay tables. Craps offers 10 times odds. All traditional blackjack tables pay 3\/2. Plaza has a keno lounge and downtown\u2019s only bingo room. It is home to about 1000 hotel rooms. Read more in our Plaza casino and hotel review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The D is a two-story casino towards the east end of the Fremont Street Experience. It is owned by the same company as Circa and Golden Gate. All blackjack at The D pays 3\/2, including Free Bet. Craps offers 10 times odds. Vue Bar offers some of the best video poker value in downtown Las Vegas. The second story of the casino is a throwback with its music and classic Sigma Derby machine. There are three restaurants and a hotel on the property. Read more in our The D casino review<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Entertainment at downtown casinos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two downtown casinos host regularly scheduled shows. On Fremont Street, Four Queens and Golden Nugget have live entertainment venues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two regular shows held at Four Queens<\/strong>. One is Mike Hammer Comedy Magic<\/a> at 7pm, while the other is Hypnosis Unleashed Starring Kevin Lepine<\/a> at 9pm. Both acts perform in the showroom which is near the front desk in the rear of the casino. The shows are open Tuesday through Saturday, and dark on Sundays and Mondays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gordie Brown<\/a> is the resident headliner at the Golden Nugget<\/strong>. Shows are at 7:30pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. Other entertainment acts rotate throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Downtown entertainment options <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Additional activities and a few shows are also available in Downtown Las Vegas. Some activities are free, such as concerts and the Viva Vision light shows on Fremont Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neonopolis \u2013 450 E Fremont Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At the intersection of East Fremont and Las Vegas Boulevard, Neonopolis offers multiple entertainment venues. Open seven days a week, Axehole Vegas<\/a> is an indoor axe-throwing spot available from 10am to midnight. Hourly sessions allow guests to test out a selection of weaponry, including spears, ninja stars, metal throwing cards, shovels, and of course, the classic axe. To let out a little more steam, they even have a smash room where you get 15 minutes to demolish everything around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seven showrooms inside the Notoriety Theater in Downtown Las Vegas host comedy shows and a number of other performances. Shows typically last between 75 to 90 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes prior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shows at Notoriety Theater with a 7pm start<\/h5>\n\n\n\n