Las Vegas style Texas holdem puts individual against each other. Just because you are in Vegas does not mean that you are playing against the house. You are playing at a table where the house deals but does not get a hand. They will in turn take a tiny portion of each pot as their commission for hosting the game.
When you show up at a casino looking to play Las Vegas Style Texas Holdem, you are going to go to a designated area. There will be multiple tables in this area of which will have a given amount open depending on demand. When it is full, it is full and you will wait for a seat. Each table generally will seat eight players.
The dealer is in the middle and will control the alternating bets and blinds (anti). The table limits will be announced when you sign up for a table. They have strict betting minimums and maximums that will vary per table and per casino. Make sure that you sit down at the right table to make sure you are happy with the finances involved.
Las Vegas Style Texas Holdem Online
Internet casinos also host this type of holdem. Instead of sitting at a table in Vegas, you will be in front of your computer and your opponents will be in front of theirs. The house will not play as your competition is just other individuals. The only difference is that there will always be room at whatever limit table you want to play and you can log on and play instantly.