What are current bet minimums at major strip hotels
Any hotels mid strip offer $15 Tables for blackjack and craps on weekends? Where can you find 3:2 blackjack?
Good questions — the short answer is that, yes, you *can* still find relatively low-minimum blackjack and craps tables on/near the Strip on weekends, but you’ll likely have to pick your casino carefully, and lower-bet “good-rule” 3:2 blackjack is increasingly hard to find at that price.
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect in Las Vegas now (2025) for table-game minimums and where to find the better-value games:
- Typical Strip Minimums (Weekend / Evening): Most central-Strip casinos have raised minimums; blackjack tables often start around $25–$50 for 3:2-payout games.
- Lower-limit Tables (~$15–$25): Some casinos (especially less “premium” ones or off-peak times) still offer $15–$25 minimums for blackjack.
- $15 Tables on Weekends: Yes — there are reports of $15 blackjack tables on weekends at some Strip properties such as or , though often these are 6:5-payout or “Free Bet” versions rather than favorable 3:2 games.
- Craps Minimums on Strip: Most “traditional” craps tables run $10–$25 minimums, though on busy weekend nights it can bump up.
Where to find 3:2 blackjack (better odds) on or near the Strip:
- Strip casinos that reportedly still offer 3:2 blackjack at lower-limit tables include Treasure Island and STRAT.
- Off-strip and “locals” casinos almost always give the best value — lower minimums ($5–$15) and 3:2 blackjack with favorable rules (double-down, re-split aces, etc.). Examples: , , among others.
What to watch out for:
- Many low-minimum tables on the Strip pay 6:5 on blackjack instead of 3:2 — these significantly increase the house edge.
- On busy weekends or evenings (especially in high-tourist seasons), even casinos that usually offer $15–$25 minimums may raise them to $25–$50.
- If you want good odds (3:2 blackjack) and low stakes, off-strip and downtown casinos often offer the best value — but that comes at the cost of convenience compared to being on the Strip.
So to answer your questions directly:
- Yes — there are still some mid-Strip (or near-Strip) casinos offering $15 tables on weekends, but often those are 6:5 blackjack or lower-quality versions, not ideal if you’re after good odds.
- If you want 3:2 blackjack with reasonable minimums (closer to $15–$25), your best bet is to target casinos like Treasure Island or STRAT — or be ready to venture a little off-Strip or downtown for the best odds/value.
- Craps tables with $15–$25 minimums are still common on the Strip, though side bets, odds, and peak-time markups can make the actual cost higher.
My recommendation: If value and good odds matter to you, consider planning at least one night at a reputable off-strip or downtown casino for blackjack or craps (e.g., South Point, Silverton, El Cortez, etc.). You can still enjoy the Strip for atmosphere and shows — treat the gambling nights like part of the fun rather than a high-stakes gamble.
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