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Best Overall Casino: The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

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T here’s never a lack of excitement on the Las Vegas Strip. Gamblers have numerous casino options as well as top notch entertainment and some of the best dining around. The vibes flow from relaxation at state-of-the-art spas and pools to a vibrant, high-energy scene with nightclubs featuring celebrity DJs and plenty of gambling at the slots and tables. This year’s top three properties in the Best Overall Casino cate gory are an exact repeat from 2021 and 2020. Cosmopolitan Las Vegas once again takes the win and offers a cool and elegant scene. The property made some news this year as well when Blackstone sold the property to Vici Properties, which is also the majority owner of MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay, for $5.5 billion. Like those prop erties, MGM remains the operator of the property in a $1.6 billion deal. The property features more than 3,000 hotel rooms as well as a 110,000-square-foot casino, more than 25 restaurants and bars, a 3,200-seat theater, popular nightclubs, and other high-end ameni ties. The property earned top honors for Best Variety of Slots, Best Penny Slots, Best Comps, Best Hosts, and Best Players Club Lounge. Some mixology is also a nice option at the Cosmo—the resort also earned Best Casino Cocktail Service. Caesars Palace has been a favorite since its unveiling in 1966. Guests will find more than 1,300 slots, 185 table games, a massive Caesars Sportsbook, and a popular poker room. The elegance and amenities go beyond the casino floor. The Forum Shops set the trend in high-end Vegas shopping and guests will find some amazing dining and entertainment opportunities as well. The resort earned the silver medal this year for Best Overall Casino. This brilliant prop erty has delighted visitors for decades and took top honors for Best $5+ Slots and scored well in several other categories also. MGM Grand found third place again this year and remains a popular destination on the south end of the Strip. The casino landed in the top three in several categories, showing plenty of consistency with readers.

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