A Guide to the Best Las Vegas Texas Hold'Em Rooms for the First Time Poker Player

Planning a trip to Las Vegas soon? Are you one of the thousands of people who have been swept up watching poker on TV and now want to try your luck in Vegas? There’s nothing like playing Texas Hold’Em in the town where the biggest games of all time happen almost nightly (but you may want to stay away from that game on your initial visit.) But not every poker room is the same. So here are some tips on where to play low stakes poker so you can have a great time on your first foray into the fun and exciting poker scene (and maybe win some money!)

Every Vegas poker rookie’s adventure should begin at the Excalibur. Yes, your first poker experience should be in a castle, but this poker room is far from regal, and it’s not really a room, either. It’s a sectioned off area of the casino floor near the sports book so it’s smoky and loud, but this stop ain’t about seeing something pretty. It’s about getting used to the live poker action in a friendly environment. Most of the people playing Texas Hold’Em here are novice tourists just like you. So if you have any questions or make a mistake the dealers and other players will pleasantly help you out.  Another reason the Excalibur is a good place to start is because it’s across the street from your second stop.