Best Video Poker In Vegas
There are rumblings Las Vegas is about to get its video poker bars, and its groove, back soon. (Update, 9/17/20: Bars will reopen at 11:59 p.m. on Sep. 20, 2020.)
Bars (that don’t serve food) have been shut down for weeks due to the pandemic, including the most important bars, ones with video poker.
Best Bar Top Video Poker in Las Vegas South Point. South Point Casino has the best video poker of any bar in Las Vegas. Players will find No-So-Ugly-Deuces. Plaza Las Vegas. The Plaza is located at the intersection of Fremont Street and Main Street in downtown Las Vegas. Main Street Station. You sort of can’t miss Boar’s Head Bar at Main Street Station. Ultimately, though, it’s the gamble that makes Boar’s Head one of the best places to play video poker in Las Vegas. Coach Kitty says, “They have 9-6 Jacks or Better, which is really the best game with the lowest variance, in quarters, 50 cents and $1.”.
Let’s just say we have some pent-up demand.
While some bars have found workarounds, like free-standing video poker away from the bar, it’s just not the same, and video poker fans are champing at the bit to have their favorite places back online again.
The Plaza Hotel & Casino. An iconic fixture of the Downtown skyline since 1971, the Plaza has the.
Drink or video poker at the bar, dangerous. Drink at a table next to the bar, you’re good. There will be a quiz.
Best Video Poker in Las Vegas, NV. 3822 $$$ Hotels, Casinos, Resorts See businesses at this location. “ depressing.we went downstairs to gamble after our dinner. Circa Resort & Casino. The D Casino Hotel. Stage Door Casino. Las Vegas is the best place to play video poker in the world. There are hundreds of machines in the Las Vegas Valley that return 100 percent or more when betting five coins and playing perfect strategy. None of these devices are located on the Las Vegas Strip.Video poker players will need to take a trip downtown or to locals casinos to find the best video poker games in Las Vegas.
Here, then, are 11 places we’re going the moment Las Vegas has its video poker bars back again.
1. Vue Bar at The D
This is at the top of our list of favorite video poker bars. The machines are generous, the bartenders are friendly and they pour liberally from the bottle. Pretty much a trifecta of video poker bar greatness.
Vue Bar has gotten a little competition from the new Bar Canada, but Vue still has our heart. And possibly liver.
2. Whiskey Licker Up at Binion’s
When Whiskey Licker Up opened at Binion’s, there was no video poker. We changed their mind. There are four machines at one end of the non-revolving bar, and there’s something magical about that spot. Bonus: Epic chicken tenders.
We’re only telling you about this spot because we know you’ll relinquish your machine if we show up. Ahem.
3. Front Yard at Ellis Island
Front Yard barely had a chance to get rolling before the closures hit. While the restaurant at Front Yard is open, we need the bar back! Pours from the bottle (no guns), a great atmosphere, awesome food menu and outstanding value make Front Yard a must-do near The Strip.
Try the pretzel, it’s as big as your mother-in-law.
4. View Bar at Strat
This one’s a gem we sometimes refer to as our home away from home. View Bar at Strat is all the things we love about a video poker spot. We’ve rarely had a losing session on their machines, the drinks and service are excellent, and the food (served from the nearby PT’s Pub kitchen nearby) is top notch. Another video poker bar, Remix, is great, too, if food isn’t one of your requirements.
Remember when people could play video poker sitting next to each other? Weird.
5. Lobby Bar at Mirage
We don’t play at Lobby Bar a lot, but when we do, it’s mostly for nostalgia. Lobby Bar at Mirage was the first video poker bar in Vegas that used drink monitoring via a voucher system. Drink monitoring has become pretty universal in Vegas now, but sometimes we play at Lobby Bar just to chat up the bartenders and beat the house to remind them who’s boss.
Furnace at Downtown Grand probably should’ve had this spot on our list. You’re welcome, Mirage.
6. Prohibition Bar at Golden Gate
Prohibition Bar at Golden Gate is a glorious stretch of everything Vegas. Long pours, good games and a view that’s hard to beat. (Two words: Dancing dealers.) Golden Gate is a tad loud, but if you’re in the mood, it’s hard to find a better spot to settle in and flex those quads.
A day without bartenders Valeria and Spyder barely qualifies as a day.
7. West Bar at Park MGM
The bar is recognizable to many, even if the name isn’t. This petite casino bar at Park MGM is the quintessential casino bar, and has just the right amount of comped drinks (you have to use a players card now), socializing and service. Park MGM reopens Sep. 20, 2020, and we suspect our bars will be back by then, so we can’t wait to visit West Bar at the first opportunity.
Park MGM is going smoke-free, another reason to drop some cheddar here.
8. Palace Bar at Four Queens
It’s not fancy, but Palace Bar at Four Queens downtown is nevertheless epic. We’ll always have a special place in our heart for Palace Bar, as it was where we got our first and only royal flush, ever. Honestly, all the video poker at Four Queens is great, including at another casino bar, Kings Bar, and inside Chicago Brewing. We can’t wait to return.
Who doesn’t want to play video poker at their wedding reception?
9. Longbar at The D
Longbar has a lot going on. It’s loud as hell. There’s a lot of sports. There’s flair. There’s testosterone. There’s the energy of the table games nearby. The people-watching is off the charts. Oh, and there’s also video poker. Longbar is the undisputed center of the action on Fremont Street, and seeing it without people has been a daily gut punch. We need our Longbar like a pack needs a fanny. Or something.
10. SG Bar in Summerlin
We had to include one for the locals, and SG Bar is one of our absolute favorite locals joints to drink, play, drink, eat and drink. Although, not always in that order. SG stands for “Sierra Gold,” from Golden Entertainment, owners of The Strat. The atmosphere is a notch above the typical PT’s or Sierra Gold, and SG Bar just does everything right. It’s about 15 minutes west of The Strip, and the minute bars open again, we’ll be there downing pot stickers and foolishly giving up full houses to go for four-of-a-kinds.
SG Bar is always happy to see you.
11. Chandelier Bar at Cosmopolitan
Last, but not least, is the jewel of The Strip. Chandelier Bar isn’t so much a video poker bar as an experience. The gorgeous surroundings and liberal drink vouchers make this spot a vital part of any visit to Las Vegas. Vegas won’t really be Vegas again until we can play video poker at Chandelier Bar, so let’s make it sooner than later.
Chandelier Bar at Cosmopolitan is the fancy by which all other fancy is measured.
So, that’s our itinerary for when video poker bars open up in Las Vegas again.
We’d love to hear about your favorite places to play.
For the record, Boar’s Head Bar at Main Street would’ve been on our list, but the casino isn’t open yet.
Has the closure of video poker bars influenced your decision to visit? Can you scratch your itch playing video poker on the casino floor?
Not that itch, the metaphorical one.
Let’s get video poker bars open again in Las Vegas. These machines aren’t going to “one jack off” themselves!
The Las Vegas Strip is not known for its great video poker. However, there are still decent options at most casinos, especially if you can play higher limits. The list below shows the best video poker games available at each Las Vegas Strip property.
The placement alphabetical as the difference in limits is problematic for comparison purposes. My data was verified through VPFree2. That site is an exceptional resource for current video poker conditions.
All Las Vegas Strip casinos are included, even if currently closed. I expect all to eventually open. It is doubtful there will be a substantial video poker difference when that occurs. Bar tops are also included even though all are currently turned off in Clark County.
There are no 100 percent video poker machines left on the Strip. The last ones were at Circus Circus. Those disappeared in February 2020.
See also: Best Downtown Las Vegas video poker
Aria
The best video poker games at Aria are at $5 and higher denominations. The best game is 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%). Others include 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%). The last game is also spread on the bar tops between the craps table and cage. All are found in the high limit slot section on a variety of multi-hand games with a few single liners.
Best bar top video poker: $5/$10 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%) at Center Bar.
Bally’s
The best video poker at Bally’s is in the high limit slot section. Denominations are $5 and higher for 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%) and 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%). The $1 denomination adds 9/5 Jacks or Better (98.45%) and 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Bellagio
Like most other Las Vegas Strip properties, the best video poker is found at the $5 and higher denominations. The best game is 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%). Other quality games at high limits include 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%). The best $1 game is 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: $2 and $5 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%) at Sportsbook Bar.
Caesars Palace
The best game at Caesars Palace requires the $50 or $100 denomination. That is 9/7 Triple Double (99.58%). For $5 and higher, you will find 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%) and 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%). Players looking for $1 will need to play 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Casino Royale
The only video poker game above 98% at Casino Royale is 7/5 Bonus Poker. You can find this game throughout the casino, including at the bar. It is offered for single line, Spin Poker and multi-hand. It is available from the quarter up to the $5 denomination.
Best bar top video poker: Quarter and higher 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Circus Circus
The best game at Circus Circus is 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%). It is offered in quarter and dollar denominations.
Best bar top video poker: 6/5 Bonus Poker (96.87%), all bars at $0.50 and $1.
Cosmopolitan
The best games at Cosmopolitan are in the high limit salon. It starts with 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%) on $5 and higher denominations. Other games include 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%). Players will find 7/5 Bonus Poker at $1, including at the Chandelier Bar. Players can hit 6/5 Bonus Poker (96.87%) for quarters at that bar.
Best bar top video poker: 7/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), Chandelier Bar at $1 and higher denomination.
Cromwell
Cromwell offers the best quarter video poker on the Strip. There is a bank of machines by the entrance along the Strip at Flamingo with Not-so-ugly Deuces Wild (99.73%), 9/7 Triple Double Bonus (99.58%), 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%), Not-so-ugly Joker Poker (99.29%) and 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), among others. Quarter is the only denomination available for these games.
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all denominations.
Excalibur
The only single line video poker game at Excalibur above 98% is 7/5 Bonus Poker. It is available in the $1 denomination.
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Flamingo
VPFree2 found a bank of machines I did not know about at Flamingo. The best game is 7/5 Super Double Double Bonus (98.61%). These same machines by the poker room have 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%). These machines are by the poker room and include a progressive jackpot.
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Harrah’s
The only video poker game at Harrah’s with a return over 98% is 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%). It is on some $1 machines by the back pit. There is a progressive. You will also find 7/5 Ultimate X Bonus Poker.
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Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Linq
The only game above 98% at Linq is $1 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Luxor
The best single line video poker at Luxor is 7/5 Bonus Poker. It is on $1 and higher denominations. You will find this on the bar top in the high limit section. There is 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%) at $1, $2 and $5 on multi-hand machines in high limit.
Best bar top video poker: 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%), at high limit bar in $1 and higher denominations.
Mandalay Bay
Players will need to hit the high limit salon at Mandalay Bay to find the best video poker there. It includes 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%). These are spread at $5 and higher denominations. The best $1 game is 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
MGM Grand
The best video poker at MGM Grand requires at least the $10 denomination. Titles include 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%) and 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%).
Best bar top video poker: 9/5 Double Double Bonus Poker (97.87%), all bars at $1 and higher denominations.
Mirage
The best video poker game at Mirage is 8/5 Bonus Poker. That requires at least the $5 denomination. For $1, players may choose between 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%), 15/9 Deuces Wild (98.91%) and 9/5 Jacks or Better. These machines are in front of the Parlor Lounge, according to VPFree2.
Best bar top video poker: 6/5 Bonus Poker (96.87%), all bars and denominations.
New York-New York
The best games at New York-New York can be found in high limit and on its bar tops. It is $5 and $10 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%), 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%). The best $1 game is 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: $5 9/6 Jacks or Better at Center Bar and $1 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%) at all.
Paris
Paris players will find $5 and higher 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%) and 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%). These games are in high limit. For $1 players, there is 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%) with a progressive.
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Park MGM
While there are some Spin Poker games above 99%, all single lines are below it. The best is $5 and higher 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%) and 15/9 Deuces Wild (98.91%). These are in the high limit slots room. The best $1 game is 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%), all bars at $1 and higher.
Planet Hollywood
The bets game at Planet Hollywood returns 98.45%. That is 9/5 Jacks or Better. It is available in $2 and higher denominations. The best game on the floor is 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%). It is available in $1 and higher denominations.
Best bar top video poker: 30/6/5 Bonus Poker (96.18%), all bars and denominations.
Sahara
Sahara offers a lower limit experience when compared to video poker quality on the Las Vegas Strip. The best game is 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%). Other good titles include 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%). These games are spread for $1 on the casino floor. Double Bonus and Double Double Bonus are also at the bars in $2 and $5 denominations. Quarter and half-dollar players will find 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 9/7 Double Bonus Poker (99.11%), all bars at $2 and $5 denominations.
Strat
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The best video poker games at The Strat are 30/8/5 Bonus Poker (98.48%), 9/5 Jacks or Better (98.45%) and 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%). These are all spread in the $1 denomination.
Best bar top video poker: 6/5 Bonus Poker (96.87%), all bars and denominations.
Treasure Island
There are two video poker games at TI above the 98 percent mark. The options are $1 7/5 Super Double Double Bonus (98.61%) and $0.25, $0.50 and $1 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%) with progressive at $1 denomination.
Tropicana
Tropicana is an oddity in that its best video poker is at its bar. The denominations are $1, $2 and $5. The best options are 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%), 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%), 15/9 Deuces Wild (98.91%) and 8/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe (98.49%).
Best bar top video poker: 9/7 Double Bonus Poker (99.11%) at $1, $5 and $10 denominations.
Venetian/Palazzo
The best video poker at Venetian and Palazzo starts at the $25 denomination. These games are Not-so-ugly Joker Poker (99.29%), 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%) and 15/9 Deuces Wild (98.91%). There are no single line games above 98 percent at Venetian or Palazzo below the $25 denomination. There are a few multi-hand ones in the lower limits, like 3/5/10-play 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%).
Best bar top video poker: 9/5 Double Double Bonus Poker (97.87%), all bars and denominations.
Wynn/Encore
Wynn and Encore offer the typical Strip video poker in high limit. All require a $5 denomination or higher. The best game is 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%). Others are 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/7 Double Bonus (99.11%) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus (98.98%). Players looking for the best $0.25, $0.50, $1 and $2 game will find 7/5 Bonus Poker (98.01%). I do not collect Wynn and Encore bar top video poker data because the casino does not historically comp drinks to players there.