SAHARA Las Vegas Now Accepts Crypto at Its Casino Cage

SAHARA Las Vegas now lets guests fund casino play with cryptocurrency. The north Strip resort accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin at its Casino Cage. Players deposit crypto and receive chips or a ticket in U.S. dollars.

The service runs through BurraPay, a crypto payments company focused on regulated gaming. BurraPay announced the launch on October 14, calling SAHARA the first Strip casino to offer compliant crypto-funded gaming transactions at its cage. The Meruelo Group owns and operates the resort. Guests cannot use crypto directly at table games or slot machines.

How to Use Crypto at the SAHARA Las Vegas Casino Cage

Guests start at the 24-hour Casino Cage with a valid photo ID and an Infinity Rewards account. Non-members can join for free before starting. First-time users complete a one-time identity check using a secure link and a quick selfie. Players then enter a dollar amount and choose BTC, ETH, or LTC.

The exchange rate locks for 15 minutes. During that window, guests send the exact amount by scanning a QR code with their wallet or exchange app. SAHARA emails players once the blockchain network confirms the deposit. They then return to the cage to collect their chips or ticket.

Fees, Limits, and Compliance Rules for Crypto Deposits

BurraPay adds a 5% service fee to every deposit. Only Infinity Rewards members aged 21 and older can use it.

All play and winnings stay in U.S. dollars, so guests cannot cash out in crypto.

Crypto also cannot cover hotel rooms or dining. Guests can cancel a deposit before conversion and receive a refund to a wallet of their choice.

According to SAHARA, Nevada gaming rules and anti-money laundering standards require these ID checks. Every deposit is screened, and Byte Federal provides the exchange services. Craig Pleva, general manager of SAHARA Las Vegas, said, "BurraPay provides a compliant solution that allows us to introduce this option thoughtfully and responsibly."

Who Is BurraPay, the Firm Behind SAHARA's Crypto Launch?

SAHARA is BurraPay's first Strip partner, but not its first Las Vegas partner. In June 2026, BurraPay became the first crypto payments processor in Nevada's regulated gaming market. Its debut came at the sportsbook inside Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. That launch saw the city's first legal crypto-funded sports wager.

Luke Millanta and David Greenslade founded the company in 2015. BurraPay says its platform also uses blockchain monitoring tools to detect problem gambling behavior in real time. The SAHARA launch arrives as Nevada casinos post steady results, with statewide gaming win reaching $1.27 billion in August.