Bellagio Resort & Casino

Bellagio is the most opulent and expensive casino ever built anywhere on Earth. It's roomy, luxurious, and filled with a big money international elite surrounded by gawking tourists. Under its hushed orange canopies you can easily spot a high-roller betting $5,000 a hand as if it were pennies. Yet 5¢ slots are tucked in the back corners somewhere for low rollers and excellent blackjack games are offered for serious players. The outstanding and large live poker room sees some serious piles of chips in the pot, but you're better off playing video poker almost anywhere else. The race and sports book is super high-tech; each seductive leather seat is equipped with its own TV monitor. With good games and posh surroundings, the Bellagio scoffs at even middle-market comp seekers. Parents take note: those under 18 are unwelcome everywhere within Bellagio, but especially in the casino. There's a free monorail to take the footsore to the Monte Carlo.

3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.