How to Play Las Vegas Solitaire (Easy Guide)

Gulshan Kumar
Gulshan Kumar
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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026

How to Play Las Vegas Solitaire (Easy Guide)

How to play Las Vegas Solitaire adds casino-style scoring to classic Klondike rules. Learn the solitaire Vegas rules, setup, gameplay, and strategies to profit, not just win. Perfect for risk-loving solitaire fans.​

You can play the Las Vegas Solitaire game online, or you can play it in the casino, but it's mostly been played online.

FAQs

  • You start by betting $52 to play. Follow Klondike rules but draw only 1 card at a time from the stock (no redeals). Earn $5 for every card you move to the foundation piles. Your profit is (foundation cards × $5) minus $52.​
  • Regular solitaire just tries to win the game once. Las Vegas solitaire plays for money; you win or lose based on the foundation cards built. No second chances on stockpile,, and every move affects your bankroll.​
  • Pay $52 to start each game. Get $5 back for each card placed on foundations. 11 cards = break even. Full game (52 cards) = $208 profit plus 5x your bet bonus. Fewer cards means you lose money.​
  • Yes, if you build fewer than 11 foundation cards, you lose money. Smart players quit profitable games early and avoid risky stock flips to minimize losses.