Arizona Charlie’s Boulder is a no-frills, 300-room bunkhouse for serious players who need a place to drop. The theme is the Yukon gold rush, though you won’t notice: the interior design is little more than a floor, a ceiling and rows of machines. Food options include the Yukon Grille, a low-price steakhouse, but the surest bet at Charlie’s is still the Sourdough Café, where you can grab a generous meal any time of the day, usually for less than $10 a head. There’s also a buffet. The Palace Grand Lounge hosts a range of lounge acts. The blackjack games here are decent, with typical low minimums, as is some of the video poker. Another outpost, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur (740 S Decatur Blvd, 1-800 342 2695, 258 5200, www.arizonacharliesdecatur.com) can be found in north-west Las Vegas.
Games: Bingo; blackjack ($3–$1,000); craps (10x; from $5); keno; roulette (double zero).
Bus BHX/self-parking & valet parking S Decatur Boulevard