The Most Fun Las Vegas Table Games

Las Vegas casinos are always a good time. It’s Sin City, and there’s no shortage of fun experiences, whether you’re eating, drinking, gambling, seeing a show, or just people watching in a casino.

However, you can actually maximize the fun by choosing a table game that fits your mood. It might be surprising, but everyone in Las Vegas has a mood depending on the time of day, friend group, and other considerations in life.

Sometimes you want high-energy games with strangers. Other times, playing a game that involves a bit of thinking and skill might be more appealing, just to keep things interesting.

Whatever the reason, some Las Vegas table games are more fun than others, depending on your mood. Let’s take a look.

🎲 Craps

Craps is by far the most fun table game in Las Vegas. The action is unmatched by any game. 

Players at other games throughout the casino floor will often hear cheers erupting from crowds gathered around the dice table. 

While it looks complicated, craps is actually easy to play regardless of how many different bets a player has in action. Once a new player understands the exotic bets, they might have even more fun.

One of the things that makes craps so fun is the setup. It’s not a normal game with comfortable seats. All players standing around the table keep the blood flowing and the energy high.

When the shooter hits a point, players often shout in unison. That makes for the loudest moments, but there are also plenty of personal celebrations when someone hits a side bet with an even bigger payout.

💰 Roulette

Roulette is a close second when it comes to fun Las Vegas table games. Unlike craps, roulette isn’t intimidating and there is little player involvement so it’s one of the easiest games to learn. 

Additionally, the players often root for one another. Everyone’s chasing that big 35-to-1 payout when a number hits. 

While the bettor is obviously the happiest when they win a spin, the whole table is usually cheering them on, hoping they’re next to score big.

Roulette tables come with barstool-style seats, but players often stand to place bets and remain standing to watch the ball spin around the wheel. 

Like craps, this keeps the blood flowing, and the vibe around the table is usually upbeat and fun. The combination of an easy to learn game with potentially big payouts make roulette one of the most popular table games in Las Vegas.

💸 Blackjack

There are more blackjack tables in Las Vegas casinos than any other game for a reason. It is by far the game that more people play in Las Vegas than any other table game.

Sitting down to play is often fun simply because there are so many other blackjack players. With so many tables, it’s easy to make new friends or for a group to take over a table for themselves. 

Another reason blackjack is fun is that there are often cheap blackjack games, so a relatively small bankroll can last a long time. 

This is especially true for those who have mastered basic strategy. Knowing basic strategy in blackjack can lead to longer play, a winning session, or both.

♠️ Pai Gow Poker

Not every game has to be full of excitement or have big payouts to be fun. Pai Gow Poker is one of the most enjoyable Las Vegas table games for players who prefer a low-key gamble.

In Pai Gow Poker, players make two poker hands (one with five cards and one with two). If both hands beat the dealer’s, you win. It’s that simple.

What makes Pai Gow Poker especially fun is that around 40% to 45% of hands end in a push, meaning you keep your bet. Since there are so many pushes, there’s a relatively low house edge, and your bankroll can last a long time.

This is a great game for players who just want to hang out, catch up with friends, meet new people, or enjoy a drink or 10. Unfortunately, the heavy drinkers found this game years ago, so table limits are often higher than in some other popular games.

The game appears complicated at first, but is pretty easy for any poker player to learn. One of the great things about the game is that the dealer has to show you how to set the two hands the way they would, so don’t be bashful to ask for help. 

💵 Three Card Poker

Poker players only have a few table game options on the main casino floor. Traditional poker rooms are typically in a separate area.

While the poker games on the casino floor are all poker variants, they require only a basic understanding of hand rankings. Three Card Poker and Pai Gow Poker fit this description.

Three Card Poker is one of the simpler twists you’ll find in the main table game section of Las Vegas casinos. It’s especially fun because it’s easy to learn, and the base game includes payouts as high as 40-to-1.

It’s also usually a low-limit game. Each of the three required bets often starts at just $5. 

A straight flush that pays 40-1 will return $200 for a $5 Pair Plus bet. That’s fun!