British Airways to open shop in Las Vegas, offering nonstop flights from London

With airlines cutting back on flights to Las Vegas, one international airline is rolling the dice on international tourists looking to gamble by adding a daily nonstop flight.

Beginning at the end of October, British Airways will shuttle passengers to and from Heathrow and McCarran International -- about an 11-hour flight.

Previously, London visitors to Las Vegas had to layover a few hours in a U.S. international aiport; now they have a straight shot.

After fees and taxes, roundtrip airfare is expected to be about 460 GBP (about $700).

Alas, the dollar isn't as good as it once was a couple years ago, where Brits were getting as much as $2 for every pound, but $1.53 still isn't bad.

Flights can be booked today for travel beginning Oct. 25 at this link.

This is British Airways' first time in Las Vegas. Currently, only competitor Virgin Atlantic offers flights from London to Las Vegas.