AboutTom Expertise I can tell you detail of every major hotel in Vegas, such as the restaurants they offer and the attractions they maintain, on the Las Vegas Strip. The kind of patrons each hotel attracts. How to play blackjack, both etiquette and strategy. How to obtain comps and make the most of your money when in town. Any Vegas general knowledge.
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Question My dad and I are planning on going to Las Vegas in a couple of days. I really want to take pictures of the whole 'Las Vegas Night/Casino Scene'.
The problem is, I'm still 17 (my 18th birthday isn't until another two months).
Do you think it'd be possible for me to take pictures inside the casinos?
My dad will be with me the whole time.
Answer Raheel,
The two rules you're describing are mutually exclusive. In other words, people under 21 aren't really allowed in the casino, and photography is discouraged in the casino.
So it really doesn't matter if you are under 21, they wouldn't want anyone taking all kinds of photos in the casino.
But, both rules are only enforced for flagrant violations. If you are just passing through, snapping a quick photo, I'm sure no one would say anything. As long as you don't take delibrate, close-up photos of the games, players, dealers or details of the casino, you can just grab a quick photo and move on. Also, there are plenty of places where you can stand off the casino floor and still get a wide shot of the casino.
Same goes for being under 21. Some casinos are more strict about it than others, and they post doormen who question anyone who appears under 21. Most casinos only approach you if you look like you're under 21 and you try to play a game, or linger on the casino floor for more than a few minutes.
So the bottom line is, have your camera in your hand, walk through the casino and take long-range photos. You should be fine.
