One perk about gambling at online casinos instead of at Las Vegas is that - aside from the money needed to place bets - all the other costs required to stay at a Strip resort, catch a taxi or participate in any of the many Vegas activities are avoided.

Obviously, an online casino is not going to give you all the entertainment and fun that Las Vegas provides. In other words, you get what you pay for. However, gambling on the internet indeed has much less overhead so far as gaming operations are concerned - which means players can find lower table stakes and sometimes, odds that are better than Vegas and Atlantic City.

If you want to try and make up for some extra spent cash next time (or your first time) in Vegas, you may want to begin with your resort/hotel accommodations. Although "cheap" is a relative term in Vegas, there are some older resorts that still offer lower room rates than the rest.

The Sahara Hotel started offering lower rates when a surge of new casinos began opening on the south end of the Strip. Since the monorail stops at Sahara, visitors will still feel connected with the rest of the Strip.

Low prices can always be found at the Stratosphere, New Frontier and Stardust, due to their age. The Excalibur, which is very close to both the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay is quite affordable, although the rooms are smaller.

And if you have kids or can stand kids running around, Circus Circus Hotel is sure to offer cheaper than average rooms. Just keep in mind that Circus Circus is situated at the north end of the strip, and presents somewhat of a trek to the heart of the Strip.

As for getting a great location with average rates almost half of its competition, Barbary Coast Hotel is a perfect choice, for it is directly across from the Bellagio, and Caesar's Palace.

That being said, know what you want from a casino resort ahead of time. If location and low rates are your top concerns, Barbary Coast is the best pick, while if cheap hotel rates and shopping is more your cup of tea, the Stardust is a great pick for it has received some nice room renovations, still offers low rates, and is located very close to the Fashion mall.

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