Where to Find the Cheapest Craps in Vegas – $3 & $5 Games

Key Points:

• $5 craps on the Strip has gone extinct, at least in the game’s traditional form.

• Bubble Craps is the cheapest option at Strip casinos, but the lack of energy is a bummer.

• $5 Craps is available at nearby off-Strip casinos. Palms always offers a $5 game, and Rio offers it at just $3.

Social media is rife with complaints about things getting more expensive in Vegas, and craps minimums aren’t immune… much to my chagrin.

At this point, it’s darn near impossible to find a $10 game on the Strip.

I thought it’d be helpful to point out which casinos are offering cheap craps, as well as some “non-traditional” games that tend to be more affordable.

A good rule of thumb is that the further you get from tourist centers like the Strip and Downtown, the cheaper minimums become. I also recommend hunting for cheap tables mid-week or early morning when player demand is lower.

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Cheap Craps On The Strip

$5 craps (in the game’s traditional form) is extinct on the Strip, but there are alternatives.

Stadium Craps at Planet Hollywood

Planet Hollywood recently added a stadium craps game where one shooter at a time is called up to throw real dice on an actual table.

When a player is called up to roll, their stadium betting terminal is locked, and they’re able to place bets on a screen at the craps table.

Other players place their bets on their own betting terminal away from the table and the dice throws are live-streamed to their personal screen. While not exactly a traditional craps game, this is the most authentic way to play $5 craps on the Strip.

OYO and Ellis Island

Both OYO and Ellis Island are within walking distance of the Strip and reliably offer $5 craps.

OYO is a 10-minute walk behind Tropicana, and Ellis Island is the same distance behind Horseshoe. Taking a few extra steps, or snagging a cheap Uber could be well worth it for value seekers.

Cheap Craps on Fremont Street

Downtown Grand

Downtown Grand was the last casino offering $5 craps downtown for some time, but it appears they’ve shifted to a $10 starting point.

You may still find a $5 table during non-peak times.

Golden Nugget

I recently stopped by Golden Nugget’s pool to play craps in their poolside tub (blackjack-sized table with seats) and was shocked to find it offered at a $5 minimum.

Although it was only 2x odds, I didn’t care. The scenery was fantastic, the drink service was constant, and I had a blast.

Note that anyone can get into the pool to play, even if you’re not staying at the hotel. Just tell the employee working at the podium that you’re there to gamble.

Aside from those two properties, I recommend trying casinos that are a few steps away from the Fremont Street Experience, like El Cortez, The Cal, and Main Street Station.

Those properties specifically are known for offering less expensive games, even during peak times.

Personal Bubble Craps

The newest incarnation of bubble craps is less social, allowing players to place bets on their own terminal and pop their own dice.

Minimums are often as little as $1, and the game moves as quickly or leisurely as you want.

While there is zero atmosphere or camaraderie (which I personally play craps for), this variety of craps tends to be the cheapest option out there.

Roll To Win Craps

A newer addition to casino floors, Roll To Win Craps is staffed by a single dealer, resulting in lower minimums.

Players throw real dice and make wagers on a personal betting screen.

Minimums for these games usually start at $10 when offered on the Strip, although they’ve been disappearing.