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Vegas Stakes

Review

Start with $1,000 and play blackjack, slots, and poker across four casinos.

Vegas Stakes was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. The Game Boy version was released in 1995.


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About Vegas Stakes

Vegas Stakes is a handheld adaptation of a console title, functioning as a follow-up to the earlier NES release Vegas Dream. The player begins with a $1,000 bankroll and can engage with a variety of classic casino games.

Progression is tied to financial success, as accumulating winnings unlocks access to four distinct casinos. Each venue operates with its own set of betting rules and payout odds. Beyond the standard table games and slot machines, players encounter social interactions within these settings.

These encounters introduce opportunities for side wagers on events such as horse racing or boxing. The simulation also includes random narrative events that present moral choices, like deciding whether to fulfill a request for a charitable donation.

Vegas Stakes Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Title screen (Super Game Boy)
Driving to Vegas.
Pulling up in front of the Golden Paradise Hotel & Casino.
Please sign in.
Select a game, exit the casino or save & quit.
The list of games to choose from.
I chose Blackjack. Minimum bid is $50, maximum is $500.
I have twenty with two queens. Do I want to hit, stand or split?
I won $50!
A blackjack nets you 1.5 times your bet.
Next I will play the slots. I can play the $1, $5, $25 or $50 machines.