Jlo and Drake Hit Gambling Tables in Vegas (PHOTO)

So much for JLo wanting to spend time at home with her family in L.A. ... she stayed in Vegas with Drake New Year's Day, betting against the house.

JLo hit the MGM Grand tables with Drizzy, at the high roller table, of course. She played for more than a half hour. Don't know if she won or lost.

The night before, JLo rang in the New Year by watching Drake perform at the same hotel.

It's smelling a little more like a real hookup.