About VegasCasinoDirectory
VegasCasinoDirectory is a comprehensive directory of Las Vegas casinos, covering the Strip, Downtown Fremont Street, and the off-Strip locals casinos in Henderson, Summerlin, and North Las Vegas. We map 93+ active properties by walkable area, profile each one in depth, and track the ones that have closed.
The site is built for trip planners, first-time visitors, seasoned Vegas regulars, and locals hunting for the best gaming value. Whether you're comparing resort fees, looking for a no-fee Downtown room, learning basic blackjack strategy, or deciding between two Strip mega-resorts, the goal is to get you a clear, data-backed answer.
What sets our coverage apart is depth most Vegas travel sites skip: retired casinos and their history, genuine off-Strip locals properties, detailed game strategy guides written from published probability research, and side-by-side comparison pages for the matchups people actually search.
Our Editorial Standards
How we research casinos
Casino profiles are built from primary sources: the casino property's own website, Nevada Gaming Control Board records, and on-property observation. We prioritize verifiable facts — room counts, table-game and slot numbers, amenities, fees — over marketing copy.
How we rate casinos
Every casino is scored across five categories, each on a 5-point scale:
- Gaming — variety and quality of games, table limits, and poker/sportsbook offerings.
- Dining — variety and quality of restaurants, buffets, and quick options.
- Nightlife — bars, clubs, lounges, and shows.
- Value — room rates and fees measured against the overall experience.
- Amenities — pools, spas, fitness, and shopping.
The overall rating is the average of these five category scores, so a property's headline number always traces back to specific, comparable inputs.
How we source news
Our casino news is compiled from Nevada Gaming Control Board actions, official casino press releases, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and other established Las Vegas news outlets. We summarize and link the underlying developments rather than repackaging rumor.
How our guides are written
Strategy content is grounded in published probability research and, for the house-edge math, computer simulation — not betting systems. Travel and lifestyle content draws on first-hand observation and established industry sources. Each guide is bylined by the contributor who covers that area (see the team below).
Update cadence
Casino data is reviewed quarterly, news is updated as events occur, and guides are reviewed at least annually.
Corrections
If you spot an error, email info@vegascasinodirectory.com or use our contact page. We correct verified errors within 48 hours and note the correction date at the bottom of the affected page.
Our Team
VegasCasinoDirectory Editorial Team
The editorial team compiles our directory-wide guides — the "best of" roundups, area guides, and value comparisons. We work from primary source data: casino property websites, Nevada Gaming Control Board records, and first-hand visits to the properties we cover. Roundups are built from the same casino dataset that powers our rating system, so a casino's placement always traces back to verifiable data rather than opinion alone.
Marcus Chen
Marcus covers table games strategy — blackjack, craps, baccarat, and the carnival games like Pai Gow Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em. His guides lean on published probability research and computer simulation rather than betting systems or superstition, and he pairs the math with observations from actual casino floors. The goal is simple: help players find the lowest-house-edge games and play them correctly.
Priya Nair
Priya covers electronic gaming — slots, video poker, and keno. Her focus is transparency: reading pay tables, understanding return-to-player percentages, and steering recreational players away from the worst machines on the floor. She writes for people who play these games for fun and want to make their bankroll last, not for gamblers chasing a system that doesn't exist.
Danielle Ortiz
Danielle covers Vegas travel and hospitality — trip planning, casino etiquette, dining and nightlife, loyalty programs, and family travel. She writes for the practical visitor: first-timers who don't know the unwritten rules, families who've been told Vegas isn't for them, and budget travelers looking to stretch a trip. Her guides draw on first-hand observation and established industry sources.
- First Time in Las Vegas
- Casino Etiquette Rules
- Vegas Dining Scene
- Vegas Nightlife Guide
- Vegas Trip Planning
- What to Wear in Vegas
- Vegas with Kids
- Loyalty Programs Compared
- MGM Rewards Guide
- Caesars Rewards Guide
- Wynn Rewards Guide
- Boyd Rewards Guide
- Station Boarding Pass Guide
- Vegas Sportsbook Guide
- Casino Games to Avoid
What We Don't Do
- We are not affiliated with any casino, casino group, or gambling company.
- We do not accept payment for favorable ratings or placement.
- We do not offer real-time hotel booking or ticket purchases.
- We do not provide live gambling odds, promotions, or bonus-code aggregation.
- We do not offer help for problem gambling — if that's you, please visit ncpgambling.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Contact & Feedback
We welcome corrections, tips, and story leads. Reach the team through our contact page — accurate, up-to-date coverage depends on readers who tell us when something's changed on the ground.