Las Vegas Vacation Questions

Colin408

Hey, I will be going on a trip to Vegas in February. I am 19 which is under the legal age, but I am going no matter because it is a family trip. I will be bringing some friends with me that are over 21.

My question is do all the casinos ID you? Would there even be a chance of sitting down at a poker table at one of the lower end Casinos?

Just asking because my parents went there last year, and said they didn't see anyone get asked for ID.

If I don't get to gamble I wont really care that much, but it would be a bonus. I know I will be able to see the shows, and drink on the strip,etc...

Looking for some opinions from people who have been there or heard stories..

Like I said I will be going no matter what.

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piggypie123

I wouldn`t gamble if I was you.

JohnnieH

piggypie123;363427 wroteI wouldn`t gamble if I was you.

+1. Don't risk future visits to Sin City just because you want to play poker now.

pkrfce9

Ask josh

Colin408

Im not going for poker, never was.. Just would be an extra if I could.

moose

I got ID'd twice last trip and I'm over 40. Overall I've been ID'd about 10 times the last dozen trips or so. Security comes over pretty quick if you are young looking and at a slot machine. The dealers will also ID you at a table.

Colin408

Alright, do they ever ID people just walking down the strip?

wildbill7145

Colin408;363436 wroteAlright, do they ever ID people just walking down the strip?

It's not illegal to walk down the street if you're underage to gamble or drink.

The first time I went to Vegas, we stayed at the Sahara. I saw mothers walking through the casino with their baby strollers and toddlers in tow. The place was literally a cloud of smoke. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Colin408

I mean if i'm visibly drunk...Not hammered, but will they ID people on the street for drinking?

wildbill7145

Colin408;363438 wroteI mean if i'm visibly drunk...Not hammered, but will they ID people on the street for drinking?

I'm pretty sure the risk would be very similar to the risk wherever you live now.

Colin408

Ahhh so not much then, I think i should be fine drinking there... Its a tourist place with huge crowds... Chances are I won't be asked for ID on the street.

Jacen299

of age people are allowed to drink on the strip. I've done it and seen it numerous times. No one says or does anything.

wildbill7145

Yes, as Jacen said it's not illegal to drink on the strip if you are of age.

I'd never recommend any foreign visitor to another country casually commit even the most minor of misdemeanor offense. "Chances are I won't get caught" isn't exactly the most comforting line of thinking in this regard.

Colin408

What's the worst that could happen if I do get caught? Just not sure what the risks are.

Jacen299

Colin408;363453 wroteWhat's the worst that could happen if I do get caught? Just not sure what the risks are.

Hangover 4?

Colin408

I've been reading a lot of forums, and most people are saying that they are very strict on underage drinking and the fine is pretty big compared to over here..... HMMMMM I don't have to gamble there, but if I can't drink either that might be a game changer..

compuease

Colin408;363453 wroteWhat's the worst that could happen if I do get caught? Just not sure what the risks are.

You will spend at least the night in the local "Hilton" and it will cost you or your parents some $$$. The police are generally out in some force on the main strip, lots of them undercover as well. If your are underage and don't look significantly over 21 I don't like your chances. If you or your friends are being somewhat rowdy it will increase the likelihood of being stopped significantly. Also depending on what happens you run the risk of future US trips.

wildbill7145

I have no idea whether or not you'd end up in jail for the night or just get a fine. For sure you'll get a fine.

As Comp says, the larger issue in my mind is whether or not you'd be admissible to the US in the future. They really don't like people coming from other countries and not giving a crap about their laws.

I knew a guy who spent two years in an immigration detention center down there until he was transferred to a Canadian prison (Very significant offense). He figures he got beat up roughly every other day. Obviously drinking underage wouldn't have the same results.

Colin408

Hmmm, with that being said where else is a relatively cheap place to go where I can gamble and drink? I would like to go somewhere with some nice Casino's/poker rooms...

I can handle not being able to gamble, but a risk with drinking doesn't seem appealing.