Best Gifts For Gamblers
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Someone once told me you should never spend more than $100 on a gift unless it’s for your anniversary. While I’m not sure if $100 is still a good cutoff point, it’s a sensible rule.
Gift Ideas For Casino Lovers
The best gifts are tasteful. Even if Las Vegas is Sin City, I am now officially too old to appreciate college humor gag gifts. I’d rather have something I’ll appreciate for years to come.
For that reason, gifts should also have a personal touch. If you can’t pick a gift that matches the person receiving it, then pick a gift that matches your own personality. Choose something that will give the receiver fond memories.
Whatever you choose to bestow upon your friends or family, don’t break the bank trying to impress anyone!
They already like you, so you don’t have to win them over. By now, it should be clear it’s never easy choosing a gift for someone. See some great gift ideas below!
1 – Pay for Something Slightly Over Budget
I know I just threw the $100 rule right out the window, but I promise I’ll make up for it.
Personally, I look for cheap hotel rooms when I travel. I once made the mistake, early in my solo travel life, of staying in too cheap a motel. The memory still haunts me.
Everyone has a budget for rooms. Most people look for what they can afford that is as close to the Strip as possible without it being rundown.
If you can afford to go over their budget and really want to do something nice for your friends or family, pay for a couple of nights at a nicer hotel.
This is a really nice gift for anyone who wants to spend time on the Strip. I suggest paying for at least two nights so they don’t have to rush back to the room to pack and leave. Let them enjoy their time.
You don’t need to pay for a suite. Just cautiously ask them what their budget is and see if you can afford to pay for a slightly better room.
Other than hotel rooms, you can also offer to pay for plane tickets, uncomped shows, and other tourist experiences. Vegas is filled with them! Some people love the helicopter rides over the desert.
Whatever you decide, keep it as modest as possible but just outside their financial comfort zone. They’ll love the experience and appreciate it all the more.
2 – Pay for a Pair of Nice Shoes
This might seem like a weird gift idea, but you’d be surprised how many people buy the wrong shoes. Our moms may have paid $5 at a discount store for our kid shoes, but adults should take better care of their feet. We’re not growing anymore.
Think about what your relatives will be doing in Vegas—a lot of walking and standing. Yes, the slot machine games have seats, but people walk and stand a lot in Vegas.
You may not need a PhD in physics to be a shoe salesperson, but the first time my wife convinced me to do a proper fitting, I was amazed. For a little over $100, you can fit someone with a better pair of shoes that are made for walking. They may never buy discount shoes again.
And if you’re a member of a rewards club for the shoe store, you get the credit for the purchase. Shoes are great gifts for family. If you and your friends don’t feel weird about the idea, they’ll appreciate a nice pair of walking shoes, too.
3 – Clothing for Your Poker Buddies
If your friends are planning on hitting the poker tables, what would be better than buying them hoodies and hats to help disguise their tells?
Even if it only feels like a gag, you could throw in a pair of sunglasses to go along with the hoodie and hat. I’m not sure you want to look like a team crashing the local game, so put some thought into each set of clothes.
Hoodies and hats make great unisex gifts for poker players. Men and women love the game, so this is a cool idea for a couple that isn’t thinking about poker room attire.
4 – Gift Certificates for Spas
Many people who visit the casinos also take time off for spas. You’ll find that a lot of spas in Las Vegas sell gift certificates.
If you know your friends or relatives would enjoy the experience, buy them one or two spa certificates. Even if they can cover the cost of the spa in their budget, they’ll appreciate the gift.
You could also go the extra mile and pay for a slightly better spa experience than they would.
5 – Simple Guide About Gambling
Unless someone is very serious about gambling, they’re not likely to read a long, thick book before they take their trip.
But if you know of a simple, visual guide they can consult on the way, in-between casinos, or even while playing, they may appreciate the thought.
Blackjack players sometimes carry strategy cards. Video poker players may also appreciate a strategy card. A nice laminated card or pocket-sized flip book would be ideal. This is an inexpensive gift, but most people would never think to buy something like this before going to a casino.
6 – Give a Day Pass Card
Every major city has a day pass card that covers admission or provides discounts on admission to local community attractions and venues.
There are three major day pass cards for Las Vegas.
Go Las Vegas by Smart Destinations grants admission to 39 attractions. Users can pick one of these four as well:
- Blue Man Group Show
- Grand Canyon Tour
- Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour
- Richard Petty Driving Experience
The Las Vegas Sightseeing Pass doesn’t provide free admission but users get discounts up to 70% off on many Las Vegas attractions. There are 10 premium attractions in their present offerings.
Passes are available for one to five days.
The Las Vegas Pass offers discounts of up to 60% on admission to dozens of attractions and in some places allows you to skip the line. That is probably the biggest advantage for this card.
Check each site for details and the latest offers from each card.
7 – Scenic Cruise
There are presently two available cruises for people in or near Las Vegas. Both cruises are conducted on Lake Mead.
The Champagne Brunch cruise is less expensive, but the Riverboat Dinner cruise may be the more memorable experience.
Either way, friends and family will appreciate the experience. People may enjoy the opportunity to do something different from the usual on-Strip activities!
Conclusion
There are so many gift ideas it’s hard to choose just seven.
While it may not always be possible to keep gifts under $100, if you can spare $300 to 500 for your family and give them a vacation experience they cannot afford, whatever you do will be appreciated and remembered for life.
And that makes everyone a winner! What better way is there to enjoy Las Vegas, even when you’re not there yourself?
We’ve all been in a scenario where we’re stuck for what to get someone for Christmas (or Hannukah), and whether you’re here because you like trying your luck online, or you’re looking for that special something for the casino lover on your list, we’ve got you covered with 10 gift ideas big and small.
Here are our top 10 gift picks for the gambler in your life.
1) Roulette Shot Game — A classic
Not just for college parties, with staying at home more prevalent than ever, we could all use a little fun—and even better if a few drinks are involved. We love this classic roulette shot game, sure to bring you fun when you’re cooped up over the holidays.
If you don’t drink, try mixing it up by introducing ‘weird’ foods to try instead of a shot, like olives in gelatin, or pickled eggs.
2) Limited Edition Balm Dotcalm Roulette
For the person in your life who hates chapped lips and loves table games, there’s the Glossier Balm Dotcalm roulette pack. Try your luck and get 3 of their fragrant & moisturizing lip balms—The catch? You don’t know which 3 you’ll get.
3) Electronic Slot Game
Land-based casinos aren’t for everyone right now, particularly as Covid-19 increasingly keeps us indoors — if online slotsdon’t scratch your slot itch, try a handheld slot game (where you can even make wagers). Close your eyes, get a drink — it’s almost like you’re really there.
4) Bring the Casino Home
Enhance your next game of Texas Hold’em poker or blackjack with a brand new set of chips, never worry about a spilt beer with waterproof cards, or pick up a keno game to bring a specialty game straight to your living room table.
5) Casino (1995) Poster
What better to spruce that den up for poker night than a poster from a classic gambling movie like Casino? This is a unique gift, that’s especially nice to have on the wall at your next game night.
6) Casino Night
If you’re optimistic and think they’ll be open soon, consider planning a night to your favorite local casino, or, if you’re local, Las Vegas.
With the Coronavirus pandemic you might not feel like you’re getting the most ‘bang for your buck’, but if you have money to spare and want something to look forward to, you might want to splash out for this.
7) Card Protector / Card Guards
Maybe it’ll be the gambler in your life’s new lucky charm, but try buying the player in your life a new card protector. Poker table regulars often have some sort of card protector or coin they use to hold their cards down or protect them at the table, and a number are available on Amazon and eBay. Try getting something in red for a little extra luck — it couldn’t hurt.
8) Casino Décor
We already covered the fact that casinos are closed – what if you brought the casino to you? There are a number of casino-themed t-shirts, signs, bottle openers, and even socks available to adorn yourself, and your home.
9) Gambling books — Doyle Brunson’s Super System, by Doyle Brunson
Christmas Gifts For Gamblers
There are many gambling books out there, and if poker’s not their game (or they’re not a Brunson fan) there are a number of other great books that involve strategies, biographies, and history to choose from.
Try ‘The Dark Side of the Felt’ by Tyler Nals for tales of what underground poker games are really like, Doyle Brunson’s Super System by Doyle Brunson for tips from a noted poker pro (this is said by some to be the ‘poker bible’), or The Gambler by Dostoyevsky for a classic fictional portrayal gambler Ivanovich & his losses.
Did you know Dostoyevsky wrote The Gambler to pay off his own gambling debts?
10) An Online Casino Membership
Why not get the gambling enthusiast in your life some playing time at your favorite online casino? They get to play their favorite games, and you don’t need to step foot in a store or post office.
Check out our casino reviews to discover the best casino experience to gift someone (or yourself—we don’t judge).