The Rio has extended its hospitality to low rollers once more. The establishment currently offers $3 craps, which is the lowest price in a market where minimums for table games have increased gradually since the outbreak. In an attempt to combat dwindling tourism and a reputation for expensive gambling across the country, the city of Vegas implemented this measure on October 2 and is the most recent return to reasonable costs.
Rio's $3 craps tables are open every day from 3 a.m. until about 3 p.m., however demand may affect the precise hours. Minimums increase to the industry-standard $10–$15 during busy times.
Club Fortune Casino in Henderson was the final casino in Las Vegas to serve $3 craps during its daily happy hour, which lasted from 4 to 5 p.m. until it stopped offering table games in 2022. Prior to discontinuing table games around the same time, Club Fortune featured $1 craps until 2018. Lucky Club in North Las Vegas (now Ojos Locos) also had this feature.
According to Vegas Advantage, $5 minimums at Palms, Oyo, and Jerry's Nugget were the least expensive way to play the game in Vegas prior to the Rio's $3 craps.
Other Low-Cost Bets
The Rio, which has been owned by Dreamscape Companies since 2019, has made a number of further player-friendly adjustments in the last 12 months. Even at bar tops, Vegas Advantage claims that its video poker machines have among of the highest payback percentages in the area.
Return-to-player (RTP) rates for expert players are close to 99% in well-known games like Jacks or Better, Bonus Deuces Wild, and Double Aces and Faces. Some machines provide progressive jackpots on royal flushes to make up for somewhat lower payouts on specific bets.
Furthermore, it has been rumored that the Rio will launch $3 live dealer stadium baccarat. Both Vegas Advantage and Vital Vegas anticipate a launch in late 2025 or early 2026, subject to operational setup and regulatory permissions, however no formal date has been announced.
Although experts also point to lower consumer confidence, unstable job markets, trade tensions, and boycotts over current US policies, Las Vegas has come under fire for "nickel-and-diming" patrons. National media reports have blamed a 3.4% decline in visitation from 2022 to 2024 on rising table minimums, resort fees, and parking charges.