When you think of casino megacorporations in Las Vegas, you probably think of MGM or Caesars or Wynn. However, Station Casinos belongs on that list too.
Get this, MGM Resorts operates eight casinos in the Las Vegas area. Caesars Entertainment has nine. Station operates the widest selection with an even 10 — including the Palms, Red Rock, and Palace Station.
The Fertitta family owns Station Casinos. They are famous for also having a hand in the growth of UFC. But don’t think this is a small, family-run business. No, these days, Station Casinos generates billions in revenue per year. In this article, we’ll get more into Station Casinos presence in Las Vegas.
Station Casinos sportsbooks are located throughout the Las Vegas valley area. There are five resorts situated within the city limits of Las Vegas, three in Henderson, and two in North Las Vegas. None of them ride in the Strip. Here is where all of the Station Casinos sports betting venues are located in the Las Vegas area:
All of the Station Casinos Las Vegas sportsbooks are more scaled-down than something you’d find on the Strip, but that’s not a bad thing. These venues are aimed at locals and tourists looking to get away from all the hoopla and high costs of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Station Casinos sportsbook hours are quite extensive, with some open until the early hours of the morning. Most of them are open 14 or 15 hours a day.
Is this where you will find one of the best sportsbooks in Las Vegas? Hardly. But if you just want to bet on your favorite team and enjoy the slower pace of an off-the-Strip resort, Station Casinos sports betting has a spot for you. All the major sports are available to bet on, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Station Casinos sportsbook odds are posted throughout their venues on display boards and hard copy printouts.
Most of the Station sportsbooks have seating for about 250 sports and horseplayers, with a poker room nearby.
Station Casinos has its own proprietary platform for sports betting, which they call the STN Mobile App. When betting online, there’s a noticeable gap between STN and bigger operators like BetMGM or even DraftKings. The STN app works, but it’s just not as packed as features as industry leaders.
But here’s our biggest gripe with the STN app: it’s only available in Nevada. Station Casinos hasn’t expanded outside of the Silver State so it owns no licenses in other states.
You don’t have to be a high roller to get a complimentary drink at any one of the Station Casinos’ 10 sportsbooks. While MGM properties on the Strip want at least $200 or $300 in sports bets to earn a drink voucher, many of the Station sportsbooks require around $20. Some will even be offered a beverage just by showing a valid betting ticket.
Expect to find just a few betting windows open on any given day at these spots around Las Vegas, which makes sense since these are not high traffic areas. Here are some of the sports for wagering with posted Station Casinos Las Vegas sportsbook odds:
Here are some of the Station Casinos sports available to bet on at the land-based casinos:
Here are some of the Station Casinos bet types available on at the land-based casinos:
Station Casinos sportsbook online offers even more wagering options, especially on props and “in-play” wagering where odds and spreads change continuously as the sporting event reaches a final score.
Station Casinos has the same rewards card for all 20 of its properties, including the 10 in the Las Vegas area.
It’s called a BoardingPass where cardholders earn points for casino play, horse and sports wagers, and poker. But your points and status credits also pile up on everything you spend money on at any Station resort, including restaurants, bars, concerts, bowling alleys, movie theaters, hotel stays, and spa experiences.
Membership is free to join at any of the Station Casinos resorts, like Fiesta Henderson and Texas Station.
The entry-level status is called Preferred. From there, cardholders graduate to higher levels like Gold, Platinum, President, and Chairman. Points are accumulated from January 1 to June 30, and from July 1 through December 31. You keep your status for the remainder of the six months, plus the next six.
The higher levels earn resort and cruise discounts, plus many other privileges and free play.
Many of the Station Casinos resorts are located on major roadways, with the Palms and Palace Station just a mile west of the Strip. For the most part, plan on using residential streets to get to your destination as these 10 resorts are located in every direction from McCarran International Airport.
Some of the Station resorts that will probably be the longest drive from the airport are:
While free parking seems to be a thing of the past on the Strip, it certainly isn’t at Station Casinos. Each and every resort offers complimentary parking, most of them with garages and covered walkways to the casino.
Some of the highlights of the Station Casinos parking lots include:
All of the Station Casinos are located near residential areas, many around shopping centers and fast-food restaurants. There are a few options for public transit, but they won’t be as easily accessible as the Strip.
Station Casinos restaurants have won multiple “Best of Las Vegas” awards, including T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock for best steakhouse and wine list.
Here are some of their other top restaurants:
Station Casinos operates a wide selection of hotels in Las Vegas, with 10 distinct hotel and casino properties and more than 4,000 budget-friendly hotel rooms. These off-the-Strip resorts feature rooms and amenities for every taste, style and budget.
Here’s a few details about all of the Station Casinos hotels in the Las Vegas area:
Station Casino gaming floors come in all shapes and sizes. Complimentary drinks will be offered to those playing slot machines or table games. Be sure and tip at least $1 if you want to spot that server again.
Here are some details on all 10 Station Casinos gaming areas:
