‘Toptional’ pools: A notable change this year is the number of “toptional” pools.

All the casinos have pools for their guests, they just aren’t all open to the If you don’t see the resort at which you’re staying on the list, don’t worry. JW Marriott, Luxor, Mirage, M Resort, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Palazzo, Palms, Palms Place, Park MGM, Planet Hollywood, Plaza, Red Rock, Resorts World, Sahara, Sunset Station, The Cromwell, The LINQ, Tropicana, Venetian, Virgin and Wynn Las Vegas. These pools will be hopping all summer long as part of Las Vegas’ vibrant “daylife” scene: Aliante, Aria, Caesars Palace, Circa, Cosmopolitan, Downtown Grand, Encore, Flamingo, Golden Nugget, Green

Unlike the days when you had to be a hotel guest to get into a casino pool, many are now open to the public for swimming or partying, but be prepared to pay for the privilege. With the Vegas party machine back in full swing and the summer season beginning, the action at the pools takes center stage.

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