Bellagio Resort & Casino

Las Vegas, United States

About the casino

Bellagio is Las Vegas most prestigious casino resort and one of the world most iconic luxury hotel properties, with 14,500 square meters of gaming floor, more than 2,400 slot machines, 165 gaming tables with blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette and poker, a high-level poker room with the historic Bobby Room for very high-limit games, and sports betting. It operates 24 hours under Nevada Gaming Control Board license. Bellagio, owned by Blackstone and operated by MGM Resorts International under the Marriott Bonvoy Luxury Collection brand, opened in 1998 with a USD 1.6 billion investment making it the most expensive resort in history at that time. Its emblematic attraction is the Fountains of Bellagio, the water, light and synchronized music show over the 3.2-hectare artificial lake in front of the resort, with performances every 30 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes at night. Cirque du Soleil presents the O show in the resort 1,800-seat theater.

Las Vegas Strip: the world most profitable entertainment corridor

Las Vegas Strip is the 6.8-kilometer stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada, concentrating the world highest density of luxury casino hotels and generating more than USD 7 billion in annual gaming revenue. The Strip 30 major resorts directly employ more than 100,000 people and receive more than 40 million annual visitors, with an average spending per visitor exceeding USD 1,000 in lodging, gastronomy, entertainment and gaming. The Strip was born with Bugsy Siegel Flamingo in 1946 and reached its golden age in the 1950s and 1960s with the Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. making Las Vegas the entertainment capital of America. The modern Strip era began with Steve Wynn Mirage opening in 1989, which redefined the luxury casino resort concept and inspired the construction of all subsequent megaresorts including Bellagio itself.

The Strip most iconic resort with the Fountains and Cirque du Soleil

Bellagio is the Las Vegas Strip reference casino resort, with 165 gaming tables, the Fountains as the world most-watched free show and Cirque du Soleil O. It operates 24 hours under NGCB license, minimum age 21.

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36.1126, -115.1767 — Google Maps

FAQ

Who owns the Bellagio casino?

Bellagio Las Vegas is operated by MGM Resorts International since 2000, when it acquired Mirage Resorts, the company that built it with a 1.6 billion dollar investment. The property has been owned by Blackstone Sovereign Fund since 2019, which purchased it for 4.25 billion dollars while MGM continues as operator under a long-term lease agreement.

When was the Bellagio casino built?

Bellagio was inaugurated on October 15, 1998, built by gaming magnate Steve Wynn on the site of the former Dunes Hotel. With a 1.6 billion dollar investment, it was the most expensive hotel ever built at the time and the first casino resort to establish the new luxury standard on the Las Vegas Strip.

Can you smoke in the Bellagio casino?

Bellagio casino allows smoking in designated areas of the gaming floor, in accordance with Nevada regulation that permits tobacco in casinos. Bellagio has non-smoking sections in some areas of the casino floor. Those preferring a smoke-free environment can ask casino staff about available non-smoking sections.

Are drinks free at the Bellagio casino?

Like most Las Vegas casinos, Bellagio offers complimentary alcoholic beverages to active players at gaming tables and slot machines. Drinks are served by casino cocktail servers and a tip is expected for the service. The exact policy may vary based on betting level and casino occupancy.

How old is the Bellagio casino?

Bellagio casino opened on October 15, 1998, making it 27 years old as of 2025. Despite its age, it remains one of the highest-rated and most visited casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, maintaining its position through continuous renovations and its iconic fountains, gallery and fine dining offerings.

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