Ellis Island Casino & Brewery vs Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall: Head-to-Head Comparison
Two of Las Vegas's off-Strip locals casinos compared side by side. Ellis Island Casino & Brewery offers 289 rooms, while Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall offers 646 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.
Ellis Island Casino & Brewery
Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Ellis Island Casino & Brewery | Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Off-Strip East | Off-Strip East |
| Price Range | $ | $ |
| Star Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Total Rooms | 289 | 646 |
| Casino Sq Ft | 18,000 | 120,000 |
| Table Games | 10 | 40 |
| Slot Machines | 400 | 2,700 |
| Poker Room | No | Yes |
| Sportsbook | No | Yes |
| Pool | Yes | Yes |
| Buffet | No | Yes |
| Spa | No | No |
| Nightclub | No | No |
| Live Shows | Yes | Yes |
| Casino Group | Affinity Gaming | Station Casinos |
| Year Established | 1968 | 1979 |
Which is better for…
Gaming enthusiasts
With 40 table games and 2,700 slots, Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall offers a wider gaming selection than Ellis Island Casino & Brewery's 10 tables and 400 slots.
Luxury seekers
Ellis Island Casino & Brewery pairs a $ price tier with a 4.2/5 rating, edging out Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall on the luxury scale.
Budget travelers
Both share the same $ price tier.
Poker players
Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall has a dedicated poker room, while Ellis Island Casino & Brewery does not.
Families
Both rate similarly for families.
Couples
Ellis Island Casino & Brewery wins for couples with a 4.2/5 rating.
Location & getting between them
Both properties are located on the Off-Strip East, walking distance apart. Off-Strip East casinos require a car or rideshare to reach. Ellis Island and Tuscany are the closest to the Strip (walking distance from the Strip's east side). Green Valley Ranch and Sunset Station are in Henderson (15-20 minutes). Boulder Highway casinos are clustered together. See our Off-Strip East guide for the full walkable cluster.
The verdict
Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall wins 7 of the compared categories to 1. Choose Ellis Island Casino & Brewery if you want higher guest ratings; choose Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.