It would only make sense that one of the busiest and most popular casinos in all of Sin City is also the home of the World Series of Poker. Whether there’s a tournament going on or not, this place is like Disneyland in the eyes of a series poker player. The off-Strip location, great slots, and decent odds draw in the locals while the great restaurants, entertainment, and spacious suites draw in the visitors. The casino here is huge and if you don’t come to play, you at least have to see this place in action. The casino is loud, lively, and like anything you’ve ever seen in a Las Vegas movie.

If you enjoy one of the less popular games and can’t find it anywhere else, you will find it here. They have all the usual games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, Pai Gow, Let It Ride, three card poker and the even offer some less popular games like Big 6 and Casino War. Bet minimums can be a little higher than most off-Strip hotels because this casino is designed for people who are here to play. Minimums on blackjack normally are set at $15, while craps and Let It Ride often have minimums of $10. They have tons of slots which start as low as a penny and can go as high as $500 a pull for the high-rollers. The casino is home to the fabulous Masquerade in the sky show which is one parade that you will never forget. Floats and performers fill the casino floor at certain times during the day creating a fun Mardi Gras-style party that makes this casino one of the most entertaining places to play. Cocktail service here is excellent and they are known for having some of the best looking cocktail waitresses is in town.

The sports book is a pretty fun place to watch a game as well. They have thirty eight TVs and some are almost as big as movie screens. There are plenty of seats for both race and sports bettors and there are also a few seats in the Sports Deli which serves food to bettors while they watch. They also are very generous when it comes to free drinks inside the race and sports book.

What most people come to the Rio for is the poker room which is home to the famous World Series of Poker and several other events including many celebrity tournaments. The room has nine tables which are almost always full so expect a wait if you want a particular game. Hold-em is the game of choice in this casino with a few no-limit games usually running. This room gets crowded and the action is intense so expect to see a pretty good show whether you are playing or just watching in this famous poker room.