LAS VEGAS
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GAMBLING
SPEAK TO SOMEONE
Las Vegas is the gaming capital of the world – quite simply no one
in the world does it better, or with more pizzazz. Whether you’re a
WHO’S BEEN THERE...
roulette novice, a slot machine fan or a cool poker player there’s
a game here to take your fancy – but hopefully not your money.
The majority of the most spectacular gaming venues are found on
On a recent trip to Las Vegas I stayed at Bellagio which I thought
the legendary four-mile Las Vegas Boulevard, otherwise known as
was a fantastic hotel. There were lots of restaurants to eat in, my
the Strip. This is the dazzling artery of the city, where Vegas fantasy
favourite was ’Fix’ – they served the most delicious fish dishes – and
and spectacle is at its brightest, and where you can put your chips
bars, shops and great swimming pools too, plus one of the best
down in famous casinos such as those at The Venetian, Caesars
casinos in the city. Not that I won anything! But most amazing of all
Palace or Bellagio. Players must be 21 years or over. For those who
was the wonderful fountain display in front of the hotel. From my
want a taste of Sinatra-style Vegas nostalgia, a short walk off the
room I had a perfect view of the ‘dancing water’ it really felt like I
Strip takes you to a cluster of more traditional and historic casinos
was part of Oceans Eleven!
such as the Rio and the 1940s Golden Nugget, offering old-school
gambling, without the glitzy entertainment and themed megahotels.
Helen Smith America Sales Consultant
C’mon lucky red… casinos to put your chips on
Caesars Palace; One of the most famous of all Vegas’ casinos,
I visited Las Vegas last year and thought it had it all. Great
Caesar’s Palace has two wings; one for high-stakes gamblers and
weather, great hotels, great food and of course great shows every
the newer Olympic Casino for those with less money to burn.
evening. I saw Cirque du Soleil’s ‘LOVE’ which was purely magical,
All set among marble columns, under vaulted ceilings.
Cher who I’m a huge fan of and also the master magician Lance
Bellagio; An upmarket, elegant experience, Bellagio casino offers
Burton! Where else can you see all these amazing shows and
rich upholstery, wood trim, semi-secluded gaming tables and high
people in one place?
limit slot machines with the promise of big wins.
Julie Heap America Sales Consultant
MGM Grand; Vast and glittering, this is the world’s largest
casino-entertainment complex with four themed areas
(Hollywood, Emerald City, Monte Carlo, and Sports).
On a trip to Las Vegas earlier this year I was amazed by how
The Golden Nugget; This historic casino in downtown Las Vegas
much has changed! I’d been 12 years ago but it was completely
offers the thrill of the slots and table games in a slightly lower key
different and now just oozed luxury, style and chic. The hotels were
atmosphere than that of the megahotels.
to die for (I stayed at The Wynn – what a place!!) and the
restaurants were quite simply some of the best in the world.
I’ll definitely be going back!
Edward Brook America Sales Consultant
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