Mandalay Bay is located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. It has a tropical South Seas theme. The casino has table games, electronic tables, slots, video poker, live poker, and a BetMGM Sportsbook. A tram transports guests at Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur. Interior walkways also connect the three MGM Resort properties.
Resort amenities include three large pools, a lazy river, and tons of white sand. Additionally, there’s a 1.6-million-gallon wave pool. The Shoppes at Mandalay Place offers a wide range of shopping and restaurants. The Four Seasons and Delano hotels are also on the property.
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Mandalay Bay casino
At Mandalay Bay, guests can find a selection of 1,200 slot and video poker machines, electronic and live table games, a poker room, and a BetMGM Sportsbook. The sportsbook has 17 large-screen TVs with a seating area. Additionally, there is seating with individual TVs for racing fans.
In Nevada, mobile betting app accounts must be created in person at a sportsbook. Mandalay Bay is a casino that processes applications for an online BetMGM account. Cash transactions for it are available here.
Like other MGM Resorts properties, Mandalay Bay uses the MGM Rewards players club. Loyal players receive perks like free parking, slot credits, meals, and hotel rooms.
Table games
At Mandalay Bay, there is a selection of table games. Options include baccarat, blackjack, craps, and roulette. There are several poker pit games. Minimum bets tend to be higher at Mandalay Bay than at nearby casinos.
Mandalay Bay has craps and crapless craps. The odds for both are 3-4-5 times. Players will find 3/2 blackjack on the casino floor and in the salon. These tables are not open 24 hours.
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Six-deck blackjack allows double down before and after splitting, surrender, and re-split aces. The dealer hits soft 17 on the casino floor. The double-deck and six-deck tables in high limit stand on soft 17.
There are three types of roulette dealt at Mandalay Bay. The high-limit room has European Roulette. However, the roulette tables on the floor at Mandalay Bay are double or triple zero and do not have la partage.
Poker room
Mandalay Bay deals live poker games Wednesday through Monday from 11am to 3am. It is dark on Tuesdays. Poker moved from the sportsbook area to near the tram escalators in the back of the casino. No limit hold’em cash games and tournaments are dealt. Learn more in our Mandalay Bay poker room review.
Entertainment at Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay has a wide scope of entertainment options. These range from permanent exhibits like the Shark Reef Aquarium and residency shows such as Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil to single-day events. The 12,000-seat Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay Bay is also home to the Las Vegas Aces. More intimate performances take place inside the House of Blues.
Dining and drinks at Mandalay Bay
At Mandalay Bay, dining options range from quick bites to upscale restaurants. With around 30 restaurants available, many are located steps from the casino floor. Others are located in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place and the Four Seasons.
- 3940 Coffee and Tea – Coffee and quick bites.
- BBQ Mexicana – Mexican cuisine.
- Beach Bar & Grill – Poolside dining.
- Border Grill – Mexican cuisine.
- Bourbon Steak – Resort casual. Steakhouse.
- Carama – Resort casual. Italian cuisine.
- Citizens Kitchen & Bar – Comfort food.
- Flanker Kitchen + Sports – American sports bar.
- Hazel Coffee & Cocktails – Coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
- House of Blues Restaurant & Bar – American cuisine.
- Hussong’s Cantina – Mexican cuisine.
- KUMI – Resort casual. Japanese cuisine with a Korean-American twist.
- Libertine Social – American gastropub.
- Mandalay Bay Food Court – Quick bites.
- Bonanno’s New York Pizzeria
- Johnny Rockets
- Greens Plus
- Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs
- Pan Asian Express
- Subway
- Noodle Shop – Pan Asian cuisine.
- Orla – Resort casual. Mediterranean cuisine.
- PRESS at Four Seasons – Coffee and quick bites.
- Ri Ra Irish Pub – Irish pub fare.
- S Bar – Upscale, fashionable attire. Small plates.
- Seabreeze Cafe – All-day breakfast and lunch.
- Slice of Vegas – New York-style pizza and Italian dishes.
- Starbucks – Coffee and quick bites.
- StripSteak – Resort casual. Steakhouse.
- Veranda at Four Seasons – Breakfast and lunch.
- Vinyl Room – Asian-inspired dishes.
- Wahlburgers – Burgers.
Vegas Advantage memories
In 2023, Mandalay Bay was casino number 59 of 93 for our 21st-anniversary casino run. It was also the namesake of one of our first dogs.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino FAQ
Does Mandalay Bay pay 3/2 on blackjack?
Some of the blackjack tables on the Mandalay Bay casino floor pay 3/2. All high limit games also have a 3/2 payout.
What types of roulette are dealt at Mandalay Bay?
Mandalay Bay deals single, double, and triple zero roulette. The single zero games have European rules.
Is there a poker room at Mandalay Bay?
There is a poker room at Mandalay Bay. It is open every day, except Tuesday.
What are the craps odds at Mandalay Bay?
Craps odds are 3-4-5 times. The field pays triple of 12 at both craps and crapless craps.
Is there a sportsbook at Mandalay Bay?
There is a BetMGM sportsbook at Mandalay Bay.
This page is sourced from a combination of Vegas Advantage visits and information from the MGM Resorts website.
Last Updated on August 15, 2026 by Kristina Mehaffey