“Grand Canyon” (CC BY 2.0) by Paul Fundenburg

5 Reasons Vegas Ain’t Just About The Gamble These Days

Vegas has long been synonymous with one thing: gambling. The chances are, if you’ve been on a casino break at any point ever, it was to the good old Las Vegas desert in Nevada. The lifestyle that goes along with it is luxurious, and subsidised by the fact that they expect everyone to gamble. But do they? You may be surprised. Since 1978, when Nevada stopped being the only state where you could gamble, people have come for many other things. So, here are just five reasons why you should try Vegas for something other than the arcades and casinos….

You Can Gamble At Home Anyway

Seriously, online gambling has never been better. You can experiment with bingo, arcade games and even mobile slots. It’s all easily played from the comfort of your home, so once you get to Vegas, there’s time for an array of other activities since you’ll have already had your fix!

Vegas Is Now Charging For Parking

One of the subsidies – just like free alcohol, which when you think about it is a terrible mix – has always been that you got free parking in the thousands of spaces at casino parking lots. However, they’re starting to charge, and for the amount you’ll now be paying, it’s less of an incentive to just swing by for a quick game of blackjack. Instead, you can see a show, grab dinner or do any one of the amazing things the city has to offer.

The Food Is Amazing

Seriously, it’s amazing. If you’re just going for a gamble, you are doing it wrong. Save some money aside for one of the many impressive restaurants or even buffets with genuinely good food (which for a buffet, is rare!)

There Are Loads Of Activities

Whether you’re there for a pre-wedding celebration or a wedding itself, of course Vegas is notorious for a good time. You can enjoy cocktails with your close friends, or even tie the knot with Elvis as your priest! Of course, you may well want to see something cultural as well. You can get helicopter rides across the Grand Canyon from nearby Boulder, and the views are stunning. You can also shop til you drop in Vegas, or just have fun soaking up the decadence of it all.

The Hotels Are World Class

Whether they’re trying to attract new gamblers or not, there’s no denying that Vegas hotels are out of this world! The Luxor is like an Egyptian pyramid, whilst New York, New York is themed like The Big Apple and even has a roller coaster inside. The Venetian even has gondolas just like Venice! It’s not just the themes; you can enjoy some of the best pools in the world and the comfiest beds (seriously, you’ll sleep like a rock star at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino). Plus, beds are super cheap, because there are so many and they’re all trying to compete with one another!