Where to Find the Cheapest Blackjack in Vegas ($1 & $5 BJ!)

Key Points:

• Slots A Fun deals the only live $5 blackjack game on the Strip.

• The cheapest blackjack near the Strip can be found at OYO, which offers a $1 game around the clock, and Ellis Island which reliably deals a $5 game.

• On Fremont Street, Downtown Grand deals both $1 and $5 blackjack daily.

Blackjack with a $1 or $5 minimum bet can be a great place for new players to learn the game or for folks to grind out an endless string of free drinks.

While cheap blackjack can be appealing, rules are often less player-friendly than tables with higher minimums which amplifies the casino’s house edge. Most players don’t mind that though… after all, the house edge doesn’t sting as painfully when betting as little as $1 per hand.

Considering cheap tables are slowly going extinct, I thought it would be helpful to compile and maintain a rundown of casinos that still offer an affordable game.

Keep in mind, table minimums are fluid. I’ll keep this post updated, but recommend calling ahead or checking the casino’s website to ensure low-limit blackjack is being offered when you plan to stop in.

See Also: Ways to save money while in Las Vegas.

Cheap Blackjack on the Las Vegas Strip

Slots A Fun: Located on the north end of the Strip next to Circus Circus, Slots A Fun has brought back table games and deals the only live $5 blackjack game on the Strip.

In addition to cheap gambling, Slots A Fun is also serving $2 beer, hot dogs, and shrimp cocktails.

Aside from Slots A Fun, most minimums directly on the Strip land in the $10 – $25 range.

Cheap Blackjack Near the Strip

OYO: Offered around the clock, OYO deals the only $1 live blackjack game on (well, near) the Strip.

While OYO isn’t positioned directly on the Strip, the casino is a mere 10-15 minute walk from resorts like MGM Grand and Tropicana.

Ellis Island: A haven for budget-conscious gamblers, Ellis Island offers a $5 blackjack that pays 3:2. This is my personal go-to for cheap blackjack in Vegas and is well worth the short walk.

South Point: You can’t walk there, but you can take a cheap Uber/Lyft. Once there, you’ll commonly find $5 blackjack.

South Point is a haven for value seekers aside from gambling as well, with nearly everything costing less than it would on the Strip, including their Garden Buffet, which is among the most affordable buffets in Las Vegas.

Cheap Blackjack Downtown Las Vegas

Similar to the Strip, $5 blackjack downtown is largely a thing of the past with minimums usually landing in the $10 – $15 range during non-peak times. There are exceptions, however.

Downtown Grand: Located steps away from the Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Grand offers $1 and $5 blackjack from 11 am – 3 am daily.

Golden Nugget: I recently walked through Golden Nugget and was surprised to find $5 blackjack offered, with a caveat. The catch is that you must also play a $2 side bet which surely carries an elevated house edge. Still, a $7 blackjack game ranks among the cheapest options downtown.

While cheap blackjack is getting harder and harder to find in Vegas, I’m encouraged by the fact there are still a few casinos offering minimum bets as low as $1.

When in doubt, just remember that the further you get from tourist centers like the Strip, and Fremont Street, the lower the minimum bets tend to get. Don’t be afraid to hail an Uber or Lyft to get off the beaten path for a night.

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