Monte Carlo Blackjack: beyond the casino floor
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- Older ownership, entertainment, room counts and table details below describe the period in which the profile was written.
The full guide
History of the Monte Carlo Las Vegas
The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino located in Las Vegas offers 3,002 hotel rooms including 259 luxury suites. The hotel is modeled after the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo and includes such notable features as marble floors, chandelier domes, promenades and neoclassical arches.
Highlights of the resort include regular performances by Lance Burton, a shopping mall, spa and fitness center and tennis courts. There is also a wave pool and lazy river.
Construction on the hotel was begun in the spring of 1995. At the time it was planned to be called the Grand Victoria; however, it was eventually shortened to Victoria and finally completely changed to Monte Carlo.
The hotel shopping center is comprised of more than 22,00o square feet while the pool area covers 21,000 square feet.
The décor of the Monte Carlo reflects design styles of both America and Europe. Even the casino, at 90,000 square feet, offers a broad mix of European and American gaming options including roulette and high stakes baccarat as well as a poker room and various other card games.
Fine dining options include the Dragon Noodle Co and Blackstone’s Steak House as well as the Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery.
Monte Carlo Blackjack
Number of Blackjack Tables: 70-80
Minimum Blackjack Bet: $5
Max Blackjack Bet: $3,000
Blackjack Variations: Single / Double / 6-deck Shoes
House Rules: No Surrender on Shoes, 6-5 BJ, 3-2 Shoes, High-limit stand on soft 17
Blackjack Tournaments: Invitation only (Rules: Set by Host)
Blackjack Tutorials: No Assistance
Which matters more for your visit: the table rules, the minimum stake or the atmosphere?