Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall is a Boyd Gaming casino hotel on Boulder Highway, east of the Las Vegas Strip. Its strongest selling point is how much you can do in one place: casino games, Mystic Falls Park, bowling, movies, and several dining options. It best suits visitors who want a self-contained stay rather than a base for resort-hopping. The main trade-off is location. If your plans revolve around Strip restaurants, shows, and nightlife, budget for transportation as well as the room.
Sam’s Town Las Vegas at a glance
| Address | 5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122 |
|---|---|
| Property type | Off-Strip hotel and casino |
| Operator | Boyd Gaming |
| Minimum gambling age | 21 |
| Gaming floor | 120,681 square feet in Boyd’s published inventory |
| Slot machines | Approximately 1,400; Boyd lists 1,401 |
| Table games | 15 listed; not necessarily all staffed at once |
| Other gaming | Video poker and a 600-seat bingo parlor |
| Poker room | No |
| Sportsbook | Yes, an on-property race and sports book |
| Hotel | 645 hotel rooms listed, with suites also available |
| Notable amenities | Mystic Falls Park, 56-lane bowling center, Century 18 movie theater, arcade, and resort pool |
| Rewards program | Boyd Rewards |
| Phone | 702-456-7777 |
Figures are from Boyd Gaming’s property fact sheet. Inventories and facility availability can change. Guide updated October 23, 2026.
What kind of casino is Sam’s Town?
Established in 1979, Sam’s Town combines Western character with a substantial casino and enough nongaming activities to fill an evening. The indoor park gives it a recognizable centerpiece, while bowling, movies, dining, and the hotel make it more than a gambling stop.
The location is the deciding factor. Sam’s Town is not a walking base for the Strip or Fremont Street. My advice: choose it because you want what is here, not simply because a room search places it in Las Vegas. Groups with different interests have several ways to split up and meet again without leaving the property.
Casino floor and games
With approximately 1,400 slots and 15 table games in Boyd’s inventory, machines are the main attraction. Video poker, bingo, and the race and sports book broaden the selection. If a particular game, denomination, or betting limit is essential to your visit, check availability before heading over.
Slots and video poker
Sam’s Town has a high-limit slot area identified on its property map, along with video poker. Winchester Bar also offers progressive video poker.
I would pay more attention to the wager display and rules than to the size of the floor. A slot’s denomination does not tell you the full cost of a spin, so check the total bet and any bonus or jackpot requirements. For video poker, inspect the pay table on the specific machine and denomination. A familiar game name does not guarantee a familiar return, and an individual session says nothing reliable about casino-wide payouts.
Table games
Boyd lists 15 table games, an inventory count rather than a promise that every table will be open. Read the posted limits and rules before buying in, and ask about the schedule if you are coming for a particular game. Do not build your budget around an assumed bargain minimum.
Poker room
Sam’s Town has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room. Video poker and poker-themed casino games are separate offerings, not cash games or poker tournaments.
Sportsbook and race wagering
Sam’s Town has an on-property race and sports book, making sports wagering part of a visit without another trip across town. Check counter hours if you expect to place or cash a wager late in the day. For a major event, ask about seating separately rather than assuming a hotel booking reserves a sportsbook seat.
Bingo
The published 600-seat bingo parlor is a substantial part of the gaming mix. Check session times, package prices, and purchase deadlines before arriving. The room’s capacity does not tell you what a session costs or which promotions will be running.
Hotel rooms and suites
Staying here makes the most sense when you expect to use the property throughout your trip. Finishing dinner, a movie, or a gambling session without arranging another ride is a genuine convenience.
Boyd lists 645 hotel rooms and separately lists 32 suites, without clarifying whether the suites are included in the room figure. Categories include guest rooms, mini suites, and one-bedroom suites.
How much more space does a suite offer?
The published mini-suite size is 630 square feet, compared with 1,065 square feet for a one-bedroom suite. That gives the one-bedroom category 435 additional square feet. It is a useful comparison if living space matters, but the better value depends on the upgrade price for your dates.
I would be less inclined to pay for extra space on a trip spent mostly outside the room. Boyd lists a wet bar, refrigerator, and spa tub under suite amenities; do not assume those features come with a standard room.
Compare the complete stay cost
Compare final booking totals, including taxes and any applicable mandatory fees, rather than headline room rates. Keep refundable deposits and incidental holds separate from charges you will not get back.
Then add transportation for the outings you actually expect to make. An off-Strip room can offer good value, but repeated Strip trips can narrow the savings. Compare the same dates and cancellation terms at another hotel.
Before booking, confirm room amenities, check-in and check-out times, cancellation deadlines, and any early-arrival or late-departure charges. Discuss quiet-room or location preferences directly with the hotel.
Restaurants and bars
The dining lineup covers a steakhouse dinner, casual sit-down meals, and quick food between activities. That flexibility is useful for groups planning to spend most of their time here.
- STG Bar & Grill: A gastropub-style option serving classic American comfort food. FOX5 reported its opening in July 2026.
- The Angry Butcher Steakhouse: The choice for making dinner a larger part of the evening. Review the menu and consider a reservation, particularly around a scheduled event.
- Smokey Joe’s Café: Boyd’s fact sheet describes Southern-style cooking, all-day breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and dinner plates, with a bar overlooking Mystic Falls Park. All-day breakfast describes the menu, not 24-hour opening.
- Sports Deli: Sandwiches and salads near the sportsbook.
- Quick service: The published lineup includes McDonald’s, Crazy Corn, Dunkin’ Donuts, Subway, Panda Express, and Roberto’s Taco Shop, plus a bowling snack bar.
Check the current lineup and hours before planning around a particular restaurant. Several choices on paper are less helpful if your preferred counter closes before your movie ends.
Bars include Billy Joe’s, Ram’s Head, Stagecoach, and Winchester. Ram’s Head offers the indoor-park setting, while Winchester combines a drink stop with video poker. Ask about drink charges and comp policies rather than assuming play automatically makes a drink complimentary.
Mystic Falls Park and other things to do
Mystic Falls Park and the free light show
The 25,000-square-foot Mystic Falls Park indoor atrium is Sam’s Town’s signature feature, with waterfalls, live trees, and natural light from above. It provides a break from the casino without leaving the building.
The Sunset Stampede laser light show is free. Check the schedule before arranging dinner around a showing. I like it as an addition to a meal or casino stop: something distinctive without another ticket purchase.
Bowling, movies, and the arcade
The 56-lane bowling center, Century 18 movie theater, and Time Out Arcade give nongamblers reasons to come along. For mixed-interest groups, that is one of the property’s strongest advantages over a smaller gambling hall.
Check public bowling availability before promising everyone a lane. Leagues, tournaments, and private bookings can affect open play. Movie tickets and bowling costs are separate from your hotel booking.
Pool and live entertainment
A resort pool provides another way to break up a stay. Confirm operating hours and seasonal availability if swimming is important to your plans.
Sam’s Town Live! hosts concerts and other events, while Roxy’s Lounge provides another entertainment venue. Check the calendar for your dates rather than assuming a performance will fit your schedule.
Parking, transportation, and visitor tips
The official property map identifies two parking garages, hotel registration, entertainment venues, and gaming areas. It is worth a look before arriving for dinner, bowling, or an event. Check current parking and valet terms directly.
If you are flying into Harry Reid International Airport, arrange transportation rather than assuming a hotel shuttle is included. Confirm any service you intend to rely on for airport or Strip trips before making it part of your itinerary.
- Bring identification: You must be at least 21 to gamble.
- Ask about smoking: If smoke exposure is a concern, discuss the current gaming-area policy and routes to your room or restaurant.
- Be specific about accessibility: Ask about bathroom configuration, mobility needs, and distances between the room and the facilities you plan to use.
- Check individual schedules: Restaurants, bingo, bowling, the pool, and betting counters have their own timetables.
Considering other stops? See our Nevada casinos guide.
Boyd Rewards
Sam’s Town participates in Boyd Rewards. Ask how your preferred games earn points and tier credit, and use your card for eligible play.
My standing advice: treat an offer as a discount on a visit you already want to make. Gambling more to earn a meal or room can cost more than buying it outright.
Our recommendation: who should stay here?
Sam’s Town suits visitors who want a self-contained Boulder Highway stay, especially groups that will use the bowling center, movies, indoor park, and casino rather than spend every day elsewhere. Its mix of sit-down dining and familiar quick-service choices makes staying put practical. I would choose a Strip or downtown hotel instead if most of the itinerary is there, and compare complete hotel and transportation costs before treating an off-Strip room as the cheaper option.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sam’s Town on the Las Vegas Strip?
No. Sam’s Town is at 5111 Boulder Highway, east of the Strip. Plan transportation for Strip or downtown visits.
Does Sam’s Town have a sportsbook?
Yes. It has an on-property race and sports book. Check counter hours and event-day seating arrangements before visiting.
Does Sam’s Town have a poker room?
No. It has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room. Video poker is available, but it is a different game and experience.
What is there to do besides gamble?
Options include Mystic Falls Park and its free laser light show, bowling, movies, the arcade, dining, and the resort pool. Check schedules and separate activity charges.
Is Sam’s Town a good choice without a car?
It can work if you plan to spend much of your stay on-site. It is less convenient for an itinerary requiring frequent trips to the Strip, downtown, or other parts of the valley.
What should I check before booking?
Review the full room total, cancellation terms, incidental hold, room amenities, and transportation budget. Confirm any restaurant, show, pool, or activity that is essential to your trip.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room.