What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedLas Vegas
Gary Scott Thompson · Series · 2003
If you loved Las Vegas, start with Casino (1995) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 3 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Las Vegas across media.
If you loved the high-stakes world of Las Vegas, you will gravitate toward these stories of professional risk, moral ambiguity, and casino-floor tension.
Books on the same thread
To the Nines
Janet Evanovich · Book · 2004
Explores: Bounty Hunter, Female Protagonist, Mobsters.
You enjoyed the specific atmosphere of Las Vegas in the show, and this book captures that same vibrant energy while adding a layer of humorous, fast-paced mobster trouble.
Void Moon
Michael Connelly · Book · 2001
Explores: Ex-convict protagonist, High-stakes heist, Professional criminal underworld.
The show Las Vegas thrived on high-stakes operations, and this thriller mirrors that intensity by diving deep into the dangerous, professional criminal underworld of a high-stakes heist.
Nash Falls
David Baldacci · Book
Explores: undercover operation, corporate corruption, reluctant hero.
Much like the corporate maneuvering seen in Las Vegas, this story focuses on the high-pressure world of professional operations and the corruption that hides behind a successful business.
Pronto
Elmore Leonard · Book · 1993
Explores: Gambling, Mob life, Witness protection.
If the gambling lifestyle of Las Vegas hooked you, you will appreciate how this narrative balances the high-risk world of mob-run operations with the necessity of constant personal survival.
Films on the same thread
Casino
Film · 1995
Explores: Greed, Corruption, Betrayal.
This film provides the definitive look at the dark side of the power dynamics and greed that defined the casino culture portrayed throughout the series Las Vegas.
Ocean's Eleven
Steven Soderbergh · Film · 2001
Shares a thread with Las Vegas: High Stakes.
The show Las Vegas made the casino floor feel like a playground for masterminds, a feeling this film captures perfectly through its focus on teamwork and elaborate high-stakes heists.
Wild Card
Simon West · Film · 2015
Explores: Redemption, Gambling Addiction, Moral Ambiguity.
This film explores the grit behind the glamour of Las Vegas, focusing on the same moral ambiguity and gambling-fueled underworld that kept the characters of the show constantly busy.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
The investigative nature of the show Las Vegas finds a new home here, as you dig into cold cases with the same intensity used to solve casino-based crimes.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
You appreciated the complex characters on Las Vegas, and this podcast offers a deeper look at the moral ambiguity and human behavior of those who exist within the legal grey.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What is the premise of Las Vegas?
Las Vegas follows the daily operations of the Montecito casino. It centers on Ed Deline, a former CIA officer who manages the casino, and his protégé Danny McCoy, a former Marine who eventually takes over as President of Operations after Ed Deline leaves the position.
Who is the main character in Las Vegas?
The series focuses on two primary figures at the Montecito. Initially, the show follows Ed Deline, a strict ex-CIA officer serving as President of Operations. Later, his protégé and former Marine, Danny McCoy, steps into the role to oversee the casino's daily functions.
Does Danny McCoy replace Ed Deline in Las Vegas?
Yes, Danny McCoy replaces Ed Deline in Las Vegas. After Ed Deline, a former CIA officer, departs from his role as President of Operations at the Montecito, his former protégé and Marine Danny McCoy is promoted to take over the management of the casino.
Is Las Vegas about a casino?
Yes, Las Vegas is set within the Montecito casino. The show details the professional lives of its staff, specifically focusing on the leadership roles held by Ed Deline and Danny McCoy as they manage the day-to-day operations of the establishment.