Casino Trips

10 guides

1. Atlantic City vs Las Vegas, and Where Reno Fitspg. 34

   Oct 4, 20264 minLas Vegas is built for long fly-in trips; Atlantic City suits a short break by the sea. How the two casino towns compare, and where Reno fits in.

2. Las Vegas Strip vs Downtown: Two Casino Districts Comparedpg. 33

   Oct 4, 20263 minThe Strip is Las Vegas at full volume; Downtown is the older, closer-knit casino district. How the two differ and how to split a trip between them.

3. Historic Casinos in Europe, From Venice to Monte Carlopg. 32

   Oct 4, 20264 minEurope's oldest casinos grew out of carnival halls and spa towns. A tour of Venice, Monte Carlo, Baden-Baden, Spa and Estoril, with notes for a first visit.

4. Cruise Ship Casinos: How Gambling at Sea Workspg. 31

   Oct 4, 20264 minMost big cruise ships carry a casino, but it keeps different hours and rules from one on land. Opening times, games, age limits and money on board, explained.

5. How to Play Poker at a Casino: The Card Room Step by Steppg. 30

   Oct 4, 20264 minIn a casino poker room you play against other guests, not the house. How the waiting list, buy-in, rake and table rules work on a first visit.

6. Eye in the Sky: Casino Surveillance and the Rules on Photospg. 29

   Oct 4, 20263 minCasinos are among the most closely watched rooms anywhere. How surveillance works, how it differs from security, and why photos on the gaming floor are usually restricted.

7. What Is a Pit Boss? Who Runs the Table Games Floorpg. 27

   Oct 4, 20264 minThe pit boss supervises a group of table games and settles what dealers cannot. How the pit works, who reports to whom, and what the role means for players.

8. Tipping Casino Dealers: When, How Much and Howpg. 26

   Oct 4, 20264 minTipping dealers is customary in American casinos and optional in many other places. When to tip, how much makes sense, and the ways of doing it at each table.

9. The Casino Cage: How Cashing Out Chips Workspg. 25

   Oct 4, 20264 minThe cage is where chips turn back into money. How cashing out works, from colouring up at the table to the count at the window and the paperwork that larger amounts bring.

10. How Old Do You Have to Be to Gamble? Age and ID Rules Explainedpg. 24

    Oct 4, 20264 minCasino age limits run from 18 to 21 depending on where the doors are. How the rules split by country and by game, and which documents to pack before a casino visit.