Las Vegas\u2019 iconic buildings, draped in bright neon lights in the middle of the Nevada desert are a sight to behold in their own right, but once you step inside and away from the scorching heat, you\u2019ll see why it\u2019s the most raved about location in the world to play poker. You\u2019ll feel the electric atmosphere, almost as if you were a part of major events of yesteryear, once you step inside one of Sin City\u2019s 70 casinos.<\/p>\n
As each one offers a different experience, it\u2019s difficult to pick the best but to commemorate this sensational promotion we\u2019ve chosen our top five poker-playing Sin City casinos.<\/p>\n
Aria Resort and Casino<\/h2>\n
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Aria Resort and Casino may have only opened in late 2009 but it has already created a reputation for being one of the best resorts Las Vegas has to offer. Forget about the 4,004 rooms for a minute and focus on one of them, the famous Ivey Room.<\/p>\n
Named after the legendary Phil Ivey, the Ivey Room at Aria is where the highest stakes games take place. Some of the best poker players and richest celebrities head there to play poker and, if you\u2019re lucky enough, you may be able to watch them play.<\/p>\n
Aria will also host the 2015 WPT500 Las Vegas, a spectacular venue for the $2 million guaranteed poker extravaganza. Is the Kings of Vegas promotion starting to excite you yet?<\/p>\n
Bellagio<\/h2>\n
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Bellagio, another iconic venue with a poker room, is a must see. Once you\u2019ve torn yourself away from the fountains outside, you\u2019ll be greeted by one of the most luxurious poker rooms in the world and take it from us, it is truly stunning.<\/p>\n
Bellagio also hosts World Poker Tour events and is the home to the Bobby\u2019s Room where the original \u201cBig Game\u201d, welcoming the likes of Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson, play for stakes up to $4,000\/$8,000!<\/p>\n
Binion\u2019s Gambling Hall & Hotel<\/h2>\n
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You have to head to Binion\u2019s Gambling Hall & Hotel if you win one of the Kings of Vegas packages because it\u2019s the World Series of Poker\u2019s original home. Its poker room may not be anywhere near as busy as it once was and its luxuries can\u2019t compete with the glitz and glam of hotels on The Strip, but what it lacks in pageantry it makes up for in history and character.<\/p>\n
Once there, head upstairs to check out the room where the poker boom happened, the location where the aptly named accountant Chris Moneymaker turned a $35 satellite ticket into $2,500,000 sparking belief that anyone can win. Without this tiny room at Binion\u2019s, poker wouldn\u2019t be what it is today.<\/p>\n
Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino<\/h2>\n
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Keeping with the WSOP, let\u2019s talk about its more recent home at The Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino. Nothing can prepare you for the sheer size of the tournament rooms and 24-7 cash games in the Pavillion. On the WSOP\u2019s busier days, the deafening sound of chips riffling is only broken up by the sound of someone screaming in delight or despair.<\/p>\n
MGM Grand<\/h2>\n
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The MGM Grand is, by number of rooms, the second largest hotel in the world and has been featured in films including Casino and Ocean\u2019s 11. The poker room, due to the volume of occupants, is often busy even at non-peak times, perfect for when the mood strikes.<\/p>\n
Like the other venues mentioned, it\u2019s the MGM\u2019s history and character that makes it revered the world over. The poker room is usually willing to deal anything you want to play, making it perfect for those low-stakes, mixed-game battles with your friends. And let\u2019s not forget about the majestic lions standing guard imperiously out front.<\/p>\n
*****<\/strong><\/p>\n However, if we had to choose one Vegas casino to play poker in it would be, without a doubt, Aria. Sure, it might have something to do with our Kings of Vegas promotion and the fact that it\u2019s hosting this year\u2019s $2 million guaranteed WPT500. But if you ask us, those are some pretty good reasons.<\/p>\n Get all the latest partypoker updates from your favourite social media outlets. You can\u00a0Follow us on Twitter<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Like us on Facebook.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We know you love playing poker\u00a0online, but have you ever played poker in the Mecca of poker, Las Vegas? Maybe the better question is have you ever had an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas, which includes flights, accommodation, spending cash and entry into this summer\u2019s $2 million guaranteed WPT500? Well now\u2019s your chance as<\/p>\nKeep up to date with the all things partypoker!<\/strong><\/h3>\n