If you want to play poker, though, it’s best to avoid playing at smaller, off-strip casinos, where locals are probably very experienced.

If you’re going to be gambling in Vegas for multiple days, come up with a gambling budget per day. Separate the money into envelopes and only carry that day’s bankroll with you to the casino floor.

If you want to take an entire day off from gambling, you can even take a day trip to the Grand Canyon.

If you’re unfamiliar with the rules of a certain table game, many Vegas casinos offer free gaming classes to help you learn how to play.

For example, you might make a $2 better on a dollar machine and a $3 bet on a quarter machine, but you’ll still have a better chance of winning on the dollar slot.

Max bets are especially important on progressive slots, where a percentage of each bet is added to the jackpot(s). They typically have a minimum bet that you must make in order to be eligible.