One of the best assignments I've had since we started Winning In Las Vegas
was reviewing the hotels and casinos on the Boulder Strip.
The Castaways is really mid-way the between Boulder Strip and Down
Town but is a property that is rich in Vegas tradition. Originally "The
Showboat", it is under new management and coming back into form. The
dealers were very friendly and sharp with the Craps game being well run.
Minimums were $5.00 for craps and $3 blackjack while I was there. The
assortment of slots was being updated but they had enough new games to keep
any slot enthusiast happy.
Boulder Station is very much like any of the Station properties.
Excellent food and a nicely designed casino. The games were mostly $5.00
minimum with .50 roulette while I was there. During the week, there are often
$3 Black Jack Tables and .25 roulette. and $1.00 craps with 10x odds. Table
Games include Let-It-Ride, Pai Gow and all of our favorites. The Slots are
among the best in Vegas with 2 cent machines with "Fast Pay". The
Poker room is always a great place to play. Boulder Station also offers weekly
Black Jack Tournaments.
Arizona Charlie's is another popular choice with a great selection
of Slots and relatively low limit table games. They don't currently have a
poker room however there race and sports book gets very good reviews.
Sam's Town is one of our "Local Favorites". Every time we
review the property, the dealers are consistently sharp and friendly. The
property is well designed for families offering a good variety of
entertainment and gaming. If I'm not enjoying a game at the Micro Brewery,
then I'm sipping coffee and enjoying cheese cake by the water fall. They have
over 6600 slot machines with all of the latest games with "Fast
Pay". Gaming limits are among the lowest in Vegas with the highest odds
at craps in town. Click
here to see a 360 tour of their rooms.
Nevada Palace is another great stop on the Boulder Strip. They have
a good assortment of machines and low limit table games. The 10 AM Poker
Tournament is one of the best in town.
Fiesta Henderson - Formerly the reserve, they have always had one of the
best buffets in Las Vegas. They are the only casino with Ricochet which
combines craps and roulette - really worth seeing to believe it ... I think it
may catch on. $1 Craps and $3 Black Jack. Consistently a local favorite. The
buffet is the one of the best in Vegas with high marks going for their
Champagne Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The Amigo Club makes it very easy to
get comps any level of play, and the online system lets you pay with your slot
club card at the Buffet or at the Restaurant.
Other Local Favorites on the Boulder Strip:
The Long Horn - This is across the street from Sam's Town. Some of the best
grave yard specials in a town that knows "Grave Yard Specials".
Black Jack Tournament daily at noon.
Jokers Casino - A Boyd Gaming property, they offer 100x odds on craps (.50
game) with a great selection of 2 cent video slots. The band on Friday and
Saturday nights is always a lot of fun which makes for a very inexpensive
night out.
Sunset Station: Just read the review on Boulder Station and move it 10
miles further out of town. One advantage of Sunset Station is that there is
excellent shopping across the street.
