Gambling in Las Vegas is subject to a strict minimum age requirement of 21 years old; nowhere in the city is an 18 year old permitted to gamble. In fact, casino staff will typically prevent anyone under the age of 21 from standing or sitting down within their gaming areas. California is a very gambling friendly state, and recognizes 18 year olds as adults (rightfully so), making them one of the few states that allow 18+ casino gambling. This being the case, the state’s gambling laws do permit casino properties to allow entrance to the casino floor to players who are 18 and over.

1. Casinos For 18 Year Olds
2. California Casinos For 18 Year Olds
3. Casinos That Allow 18 Year Olds To Gamble In Vegas
4. Casinos That Allow 18 Year Olds In San Diego
5. Casinos That Allow 18 Year Olds In Michigan

Casinos For 18 Year Olds

Las Vegas is known as Sin City, a desert oasis for adult entertainment. For 18-year-olds, finding hotels that are both affordable and cater to under-aged guests can be challenging. Knowing which Las Vegas hotels can best accommodate your individual travel needs will help you to better plan your stay.

California Casinos For 18 Year Olds

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is a wonderful option for 18-year-olds, as room rates begin at $69 and a variety of activities are available for the under-aged crowd. Booking in advance on its website will provide the best deal because the hotel consistently updates the special offers section on the site. At this resort all guest rooms are at least 446 square feet, providing enough space for two to four guests per room. The MGM Grand is home to both fine dining and quick eat options, as well as its Grand Pool Complex, complete with five pools, and a lazy river to provide entertainment suitable for all ages.

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 877-880-0880 MGMGrand.com

Fitzgeralds Hotel & Casino

Located in downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street, Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino provides rooms to those 18 years or older for $29 a night, if booked 30 days in advance on the hotel website. All rooms offer cable television service, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and refrigerators upon request. Entertainment for all ages is available on property, including an outdoor pool and spa and a showroom with nightly entertainment. Because Fitzgeralds is situated on the Fremont Street pedestrian promenade, guests can enjoy the free, all-ages show of the Fremont Street Experience light spectacular.

Fitzgeralds Hotel & Casino 301 Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 800-274-5825 FitzgeraldsLasVegas.com

Four Queens Hotel & Casino

This hotel has weekday rates starting at $33 per night, if booking is done on its website, and is a prime location for the 18 and over crowd. Located on Fremont Street, it is steps away from the nightly Fremont Experience light show and a variety of local street performances. At the end of the street, guests can catch The Deuce--an inexpensive double-decker bus--and ride to the strip for more free entertainment. The hotel provides both smoking and non-smoking rooms, in-room refrigerators and 32-inch flat panel televisions.

Four Queens Hotel & Casino 202 Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 800-634-6045 Fourqueens.com

Riviera Hotel & Casino

Located on the north end of the Las Vegas strip, the Riviera Hotel and Casino provides nightly entertainment and dining to suit the under-aged crowd searching for an affordable stay. Rooms are suitable for one to four guests and include free parking. Entertainment for guests 18-years and older includes the Crazy Girls Topless Revue, Greg London's ICONS and the Riviera Comedy Club. For family friendly entertainment, Dr. Scott Lewis' Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist and Barbara & Frank, The Concert That Never Was are all options. Adults who are not old enough to drink or attend night clubs legally can enjoy the on-site 3 Lions Tattoo Studio and the Oasis Pool Complex, complete with poolside patio dining. If you are on a tight budget, the Riviera Hotel and Casino is least expensive if booked on the hotel website a minimum of thirty days in advance.

Riviera Hotel & Casino 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 800-634-3420 RivieraHotel.com

Tropicana Hotel & Casino

Casinos That Allow 18 Year Olds To Gamble In Vegas

The Tropicana provides rooms starting at $49 per night, via booking on its website. The hotel is located on the south end of the Las Vegas strip, with redesigned rooms offering a South Beach getaway atmosphere. The Tropicana is home to Brad Garrett's Comedy Club and the Las Vegas Mob Experience, offering adult comedy and theatrical entertainment for all adults 18 years and over. Rooms are typically half-price during the week; therefore, it is ideal to book a stay mid-week if finding the lowest price is important. If interested in on-site entertainment, guests can take advantage of the 2-for-1 show ticket deals available in 2010. According to the Tropicana official site, its pool was named the best in Las Vegas and is available for all ages, making it perfect for the 18 and over crowd.

Tropicana Hotel & Casino 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 800-851-1703 TropLV.com

About the Author

Based in Southern California, Melissa Rogers has been writing professionally since 2006. Her work has been featured in 'Popstar! Magazine' and used for the 'MTV Canada Special: Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed.' Her work reporting on the entertainment industry is often sourced by websites such as OceanUp and FuseTV. Rogers has an associate degree in communications from Saddleback College.

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