Where Was the Hangover Blackjack Scene Filmed?

The Hangover is a American comedy film directed by Todd Phillips, co-produced by Daniel Goldberg, and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, and Jeffrey Tambor. It tells the story of Phil Wenneck, Stu Price, Alan Garner, and Doug Billings who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party to celebrate Doug’s impending marriage.

However, things go horribly wrong after a night of heavy drinking, and the four friends cannot remember what happened the night before. They wake up in their hotel suite with Doug missing and no idea where he is.

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PRO TIP:The blackjack scene from the movie The Hangover was filmed at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Riviera closed its doors on May 4th, 2015, but the iconic casino-hotel can still be visited today as a reminder of the beloved movie.

The film was a critical and commercial success. It grossed over $467 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics.

The Hangover won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Additionally, Alan was named the year’s funniest supporting character by the American Film Institute (AFI) and Galifianakis won the MTV Movie Award for Best WTF Moment.

The Hangover Blackjack scene was filmed at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The casino floor featured in the movie is now home to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a concert venue where Celine Dion and Elton John have both performed.