Cal Neva Resort

You don't have to brave the never-ending desert trek and the tortuous heat to find a great place to gamble. Take the less-traveled road to beautiful Lake Tahoe and visit this older and cozier resort casino. Even this out-of-the-way place was the stomping grounds of timeless celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. Recently bought by billionaire Larry Ellison, the resort is expected to undergo major renovations over the next year.