The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas is renowned around the world. It is a neon laced dream of luxurious indulgence for those of us who desire a brief reprieve from reality. The centre of this Las Vegas fantasy is, naturally, the casinos. These stunning achievements of architecture with their golden ceilings, luscious carpets and dazzling mirrored hallways welcome millions through their grand doorways each year. These casinos are not just about the rush of excitement as dices roll or the thrill of anticipation as cards are dealt but the intoxicating atmosphere they create; the clinking of glasses containing exotic cocktails, the echoes of laughter and the vibrant fashion.

Of course, these evenings of extravagance and excitement should not be confined to the city that never sleeps. Las Vegas is not just a place but a mindset, so why not infuse your everyday life with a bit of the flamboyance and flair of America’s most popular tourist destination. If Las Vegas itself is just out of reach, why not create a luxury casino in your own home! There are hundreds of online casino sites available, offering authentic experiences that are so immersive that you can almost smell the oak of the roulette table and see the golden chandeliers dripping with diamonds. So why not invite your closest friends around, brush up your cocktail making skills and adorn yourself with your glitziest little number and party Las Vegas style!

So, for those of you who cannot quite afford to hop on a plane to sin city itself, here are our top tips on how to enjoy the thrills and spills of Las Vegas from the comfort of your own home.

From Dinner Table to Poker Table

In the past, those wishing to replicate the Las Vegas experience in their own homes had to settle for homemade poker chips, rule-book clasping friends and Monopoly money. However with the rise of online casinos, you can now create an authentic gambling experience without the need to improvise.

Online gambling is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and this is reflected in the increasing immersion now offered by prime casino websites. The days where all these websites had to offer were bland interfaces and basic graphics are long gone! Now, for those who want to recreate the exquisite tension and indulgent atmosphere of Las Vegas’ most famous establishments, by simply linking up your computer to a big screen TV you and your guests can experience all that Vegas has to offer.

Quality gambling websites such as 32Red Casino, LiveCasino and Reef Club Casino can offer you live dealers, for a variety of casino games, streamed directly to your screen. These polished and efficient trained professionals will give your evening a real sense of Vegas gravitas. If it be the heady spinning of the roulette table for the girls or the intense shuffling of the blackjack deck for the boys, this live experience has something for everybody.

Avoid that Cocktail Fail

It isn’t a night out in Las Vegas if you haven’t got a stack of chips in one hand and a cocktail in the other. You don’t want the sophisticated atmosphere of your evening being ruined by canned beer or discount wine. This doesn’t mean you have to blow your savings on carver, just that you need to be a bit creative!

Review websites like Dooyoo have a range of homemade cocktail recipes available and with a handy rating system that means your guests won’t have to take gamble on your drink selection. Treat yourself to some inexpensive cocktail glasses, brush up your presentations skills using YouTube and you will be serving up Las Vegas realness before you know it.

Get your Heels On

Las Vegas is where fashion runs wild, where nothing is too bright or too colourful and bigger is always better. You cannot have homemade evening of Las Vegas style gambling and extravagance without a hearty splash of glittering rhinestone, shimmering sequins and sparkling jewellery.

If it be that dance-floor ready sequinned mini-dress or that sophisticated floor-length showstopper encrusted with rhinestones, you are going to need bring the bling. If that all seems a bit to much, why not deck yourself out in some statement jewellery. Treat yourself to some gorgeous bejewelled earrings that hit your collarbone or a necklace so huge that it can be seen from space. If these aren’t for you, why not a chunky jewel encrusted bracelet or oversized ring? In the casino, if your pulling picking up cards or putting down some chips, your hands are going to be on display, so why not dress them up as fabulously as the rest of you.

Finally, it goes without saying, you mustn’t forget about the shoes. Flats may be back but in Vegas you wouldn’t be caught dead in a heel under 4 inches. However, there is no need to go overboard. A subtle strappy heel in a metallic shade or a classic heel in a popping colour will compliment without distracting from the glitz of the rest of your outfit.

What are some of your tips to save money on a trip?

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