Cheap Poker Tables Las Vegas
For a low roller on a budget, finding a $5 minimum table is cold glass of water in an arid desert. As Vegas continues to evolve, there are only a few bastions of low rollerdom offering true $5 minimums consistently. $10 is the new $5 for Vegas table games. But if you’re willing to expand your bankroll, Vegas, even on the Strip, has plenty of options to accommodate your play.
Below you’ll find a list of Strip, DTLV and nearby off-Strip casinos spreading games with true $5 minimums. I don’t include the likes of three card poker or Ultimate Texas Hold’em because those may require multiple bets to complete each hand.
I used to curate this list thanks to frequent visits every year. Alas, my trips are now few and far between. To keep this page going, the information below has been pulled, with permission, from Vegas Advantage table games surveys. The Vegas Advantage, operated by John and Kristina Mehaffey, is an invaluable resource for Vegas visitors and offers the most comprehensive breakdown of game limits across Las Vegas.
Updated: 2/21/2021
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For this update, we decided to also include $10 tables should your bankroll allow.
Cheap Poker Tables Las Vegas
The Strip:
Most Las Vegas Strip casinos deal a $10 6:5 blackjack game. The list below includes other games, including ones with a lower blackjack limit. The limits noted are most likely to be found during mornings and afternoons.
Bellagio: $10 roulette (000)
Circus Circus: $5 roulette (000), $10 roulette (00)
Cromwell: $10 roulette (00), $10 craps
Encore: $10 craps
Excalibur: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps and crapless craps
Luxor: $10 craps
Mandalay Bay: $10 roulette (000)
MGM Grand: $10 craps
Mirage: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Palazzo: $10 craps
Park MGM: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Sahara: $5 craps, $5 roulette (00)
The Strat: $5 roulette (00 and 000), $5 3:2 and 6:5 blackjack, $10 craps and crapless craps
Treasure Island: $10 3:2 blackjack
Tropicana: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Wynn: $10 roulette (000), $10 craps
Sahara is my choice for quality $5 craps. A nice casino with solid dining options to celebrate after a good session. Plus, it’s accessible via the Monorail.
TFBDowntown:
Binions: $5 6:5 blackjack and variants, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00 and 000)
California: $5 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 double deck blackjack
Downtown Grand: $1 blackjack (even money), $5 3:2 blackjack, $10 craps, $10 roulette (00)
El Cortez: $5 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 blackjack
Fremont: $10 craps, $10 roulette (00) and $10 3:2 double deck blackjack
Four Queens: $5 6:5 blackjack and variants, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00 and 000)
Golden Gate: $10 3:2 blackjack, $10 craps and $10 roulette (00)
Plaza: $10 3:2 blackjack, $10roulette (0 and 00), $10 craps
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The D: $10 roulette (00), $10 3:2 blackjack
Downtown Grand remains my home downtown for lowkey gambling at accessible limits.
TFBOff-Strip:
Ellis Island: $5 3:2 blackjack, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00)
Gold Coast: $3 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 double and six-deck blackjack
Orleans: $5 roulette (00), $10 craps, $10 3:2 double and six-deck blackjack
List Of Poker Rooms In Las Vegas
Oyo: $1 blackjack (even money), $5 6:5 blackjack, $5 craps, $5 roulette (00), $10 3:2 blackjack
Palace Station: $10 3:2 double deck blackjack, $10 craps, $10 roulette (00)
Rio: $10 craps, $10 roulette (00), $10 3:2 blackjack
Silverton: $10 3:2 blackjack, $10 craps, $10 roulette (00)
South Point: $5 3:2 blackjack, $5 roulette (00), $5 craps
Ellis Island continues to have a strong hold on low rollers near the Strip. It’s easy to get to, the games are cheap, and the owners are active in the Vegas online community.
TFBAlternatives:
Electronic: While certainly not the same as sitting down at a live table and holding real chips in your hand, these can be a great alternative in the evening when limits go up. Electronic blackjack and my favorite, Shoot-to-Win craps, can be found in numerous casinos and be played at low stakes.
Stadium gaming: Additionally, stadium gambling is a worthwhile option for a social and laid back gambling experience. No need to worry about buying in the middle of a roll, missing a hand or two or leaving in the middle of a shoe.
The best choice for stadium gaming on the Las Vegas Strip is at Treasure Island. It offers $1 3:2 blackjack during the week. It is $3 on weekends. It also has $3 double zero roulette.
John MehaffeyTo see more games, expanded limits and locations, head to Vegas Advantage. I’m extremely appreciative of their willingness to partner with me to keep this list updated. Best of luck out there!
Feature photo courtesy of Sahara Las Vegas.
Pai Gow Poker is a popular table game in Las Vegas. It is spread at 60 casinos. Many have multiple tables.
One draw of Pai Gow Poker is its slow pace and number of pushes. This helps players stay in the game longer and rack up free drinks. The low minimum bet is also another draw. Some casinos spread it for as little as $5 at locals’ joints.
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How to Play Pai Gow Poker
#4: Compare Hands with Dealer – Once the player’s hands are set, the dealer shows its cards. The dealer sets the hand based on the house way. This varies from one casino to another in terms of how aggressive it wants to play. Pai Gow Poker is unlike any other game as the operator can determine how the house sets its hand as long as it publishes the method for all players to see.The dealer’s hand is then compared to each player’s hand.
- If both player hands beat both dealer hands, the player wins.
- If both dealer’s hands beat both of the player’s hands, the house wins.
- If the dealer ties one of the player’s hands and wins the other, the house wins.
- If the player wins one hand and ties the other, the hand is a push.
- A tie between a dealer’s hand and the player’s hand is known as a copy in Pai Gow Poker.
Pai Gow Commission
Some casinos require the player to pay 5% of any win as commission. In general, these houses will permit players to bank the game. Otherwise, a commission-less game is spread where the house has a push hand. These push hands may be a queen-high dealer pai gow, or if the house is forced to play a nine in the low hand.
Even if you are not in Las Vegas, you can play Pai Gow Poker online.
Complete Las Vegas Pai Gow Poker Survey 2018
Casino | Game | Min Bet | Max Bet | # of Tables | Video |
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4 Queens | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 500 | 1 | No |
Aliante Casino | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 3 | No |
Aria | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 10000 | 4 | No |
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 1 | No |
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 500 | 1 | No |
Bally’s | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 5000 | 1 | No |
Bally’s | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 5000 | 2 | No |
Bellagio | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 10000 | 6 | No |
Bellagio | Pai Gow Poker | 50 | 10000 | 1 | No |
Binion’s | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 1 | No |
Boulder Station | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 2000 | 2 | No |
Caesars Palace | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 5000 | 2 | No |
Caesars Palace | Pai Gow Poker | 50 | 5000 | 2 | No |
Caesars Palace | Pai Gow Poker | 100 | 5000 | 1 | No |
California | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 500 | 2 | No |
Cannery | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 3 | No |
Club Fortune | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 200 | 1 | No |
Cosmopolitan | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 5000 | 2 | No |
Cosmopolitan | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 10000 | 2 | No |
Cromwell | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 3000 | 3 | No |
Downtown Grand | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 1000 | 1 | No |
Eastside Cannery | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 2 | No |
Encore | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 10000 | 1 | No |
Excalibur | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 1000 | 1 | No |
Fiesta Rancho | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 500 | 1 | No |
Fiesta Henderson | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 3 | No |
Flamingo | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 3000 | 2 | No |
Flamingo | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 3000 | 2 | No |
Fremont | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 500 | 1 | No |
Gold Coast | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 4 | No |
Golden Nugget | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 5000 | 1 | No |
Green Valley Ranch | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 5 | No |
Hard Rock | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 2 | No |
Harrah’s | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 5000 | 5 | No |
Linq | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 3000 | 2 | No |
Luxor | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 3000 | 1 | No |
M Resort | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 1000 | 4 | No |
Main Street Station | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 500 | 1 | No |
MGM Grand | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 10000 | 1 | No |
Mirage | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 10000 | 2 | No |
Monte Carlo | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 1000 | 3 | No |
NYNY | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 2 | No |
Orleans | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 4 | No |
Palace Station | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 4 | No |
Palazzo | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 20000 | 1 | No |
Palazzo | Pai Gow Poker | 50 | 2000 | 3 | No |
Palms | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 2 | No |
Paris | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 5000 | 3 | No |
Paris | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 5000 | 3 | No |
Paris | Pai Gow Poker | 100 | 5000 | 1 | No |
Paris | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 5000 | 3 | No |
Planet Hollywood | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 5000 | 4 | No |
Planet Hollywood | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 5000 | 1 | No |
Plaza | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 1000 | 1 | No |
Rampart | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 2 | No |
Red Rock | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 4 | No |
Rio | Pai Gow Poker | 15 | 5000 | 4 | No |
Sam’s Town | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 2 | No |
Santa Fe Station | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 1000 | 4 | No |
Silverton | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 1000 | 2 | No |
Sahara Las Vegas | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 10000 | 2 | No |
South Point | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 2000 | 7 | No |
Stratosphere | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 1000 | 2 | No |
Suncoast | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 2000 | 3 | No |
Texas Station | Pai Gow Poker | 5 | 500 | 2 | No |
The D | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2500 | 1 | No |
Treasure Island | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 5000 | 2 | No |
Tropicana | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 1 | No |
Venetian | Pai Gow Poker | 50 | 20000 | 1 | No |
Westgate | Pai Gow Poker | 10 | 2000 | 1 | No |
Wynn | Pai Gow Poker | 25 | 10000 | 4 | No |