Golden Nugget Casino

A trip to Las Vegas isn't complete without a trip to the legendary Golden Nugget.

Originally built in 1946, the Golden Nugget lays claim to being one of the oldest casinos in the city, and boasts the unique attraction of housing the world's largest gold nugget, which is proudly displayed in the Golden Nugget lobby amid other golden nuggets.

More than 1,200 slot and video poker machines are available at the Golden Nugget, with the Nouveau Slot Salon featuring many of the newest games available, while your old favorites are here as well. Skip the messy handling of coins or lugging around that bulk bucket with Quickets, the cashless way to ply slots.

Winner of numerous awards such as "Best Casino", and "Luckiest Casino" from Casino Player Magazine, the Golden Nugget delivers on all fronts, providing traditional Vegas table games in a variety of choices. try your luck at Mini-Baccarat, Roulette, Blackjack, Craps and more in the Nugget's newly re-modeled game room, where free lessons for novice players are available, and there's a seat for everyone.

Hosting 13 smoke-free tables, the Nugget's Poker Room is the place for those who thrill to hear the shuffle of cards. Proud host of NBC's Poker After Dark, GSN's High Stakes Poker, and NBC's Face the Ace, the Golden Nugget draws poker players of all skill levels and experiences to its tables. Various levels of the game are always in progress, and start from beginner low limits and escalate to No Limit action play. If you're looking to host a private game, tables can be reserved - for a price.

Luxurious best describes the Golden Nugget's plush and richly decorated Race & Sports Book room. Every seat in the room has its own personal screen, just in case you can't find what you're looking for on the large video wall. A classic decor makes spending time easy at the Nugget's Race & Sports Book room.

Before playing a single game, sign up for the 24 Karat Club to accrue points that earn you cash, meals, show tickets, rooms and more every time you pull a slot arm, or play at the table games. You may qualify for VIP service, earning invitations to exclusive events and tournaments. Sign up at the 24 Karat Club Booth near the escalator in the casino.