Best casino for views: Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower It stands to reason that the tallest structure in Sin City (1,149 feet in all) and tallest freestanding observation tower in the United.
Top 10 popular Casinos in the US: These are 10 best places to gamble your money away! There are almost 900 casinos in the United States, with that number steadily growing as more states seek to legalize casinos. 38 states now have some form of casino gambling. Relatively small places such as Las Vegas are best known for gambling; larger cities such as Chicago are not defined by their casinos in spite of the large turnover. The Las Vegas Valley has the largest concentration of casinos in the United States. Based on revenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey ranks second, and the Chicago region third.
Paris Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. As its name suggests, its theme is the city of Paris in France; it includes a half scale, 541-foot tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, a sign in the shape of the Montgolfier balloon, a two-thirds size Arc de Triomphe, a replica of La Fontaine des Mers, and a 1,200-seat theatre called Le Théâtre des Arts. The front of the hotel suggests the Paris Opera House and the Louvre. This royal casino beats out Paris France and Paris Hilton all together.
Come and have a great gambling atmosphere at Mandalay Bay, a 44-story luxury hotel casino on the Las Vegas Strip! The whole ambience of this casino is lightened by the addition of some of the best pools in Las Vegas, including a topless pool.
Never forget to visit this place if you ever happen to be in Las Vegas. With your winnings, feel free to buy a sleek bottle of delicious wine in celebration from Rio’s 50,000-bottle wine cellar – the largest publically-displayed collection in the world. The Rio was the first all suite resort in the Las Vegas area. It was named after the city of Rio de Janeiro, and is influenced by Brazilian culture. The Rio is the host casino for the World Series of Poker.
One of the most popular casinos in the US Caesar’s Palace is the right place for all those who wish to try their luck once with royalty and majesty. Come to Caesar’s Palace and live like Caesar, gamble like Caligula. Located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, the luxury hotel and casino has 3,960 rooms in six towers: Augustus, Centurion, Roman, Palace, Octavius, and Forum. The Forum tower features guest suites with 1,000 square feet of space. It is the only venue in Las Vegas to host a World Series of Poker Circuit Event.
This royal luxury hotel, casino, and spa from Atlanta City ranked 6th in the list of top ten most popular casinos in the US. Come and try your luck in the best casino in Atlantic City. Borgata was built to bring back the high rollers and it accomplishes its goal well. The Borgata opened in July 2003 as a Las Vegas-style megaresort and is the top-grossing casino in Atlantic City.
WinStar World Casino is a hotel and casino located on the Oklahoma-Texas state line, one mile north of the Red River, at Exit 1 off Interstate 35 in Thackerville, OK. The casino is Oklahoma’s largest casino and the 2nd largest in the world. WinStar has over 7,200 electronic games, 46 table poker room, 76 table games, Racer’s Off-track betting, High Limit Room, Keno, and Bingo. WinStar World Casino Hotel Tower Two is expected to open in Fall 2013. Tower Three is expected to open 6 months later.
Foxwoods Resort Casino is a hotel-casino in Ledyard, Connecticut on the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Reservation. The casinos have more than 380 gaming tables for blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker and have more than 6,300 slot machines. There are several restaurants within the casinos, among them, is a Hard Rock Cafe. Foxwoods has 2,266 hotel rooms and a two-story arcade for children and teens. It is now the second largest casino in the United States at approximately 340,000 sq ft of gaming space, behind WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma.
The MGM Grand Las Vegas is a hotel casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The MGM Grand is the second largest hotel in the world by number of rooms and the largest hotel resort complex in the United States, ahead of The Venetian. When it opened in 1993, the MGM Grand was the largest hotel in the world. It is only known casino that boasts of a monorail. Gambling enthusiasts from all corners of the globe make it a point to visit it whenever they come to Las Vegas.
Bellagio is a luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is owned by MGM Resorts International and was built on the site of the demolished Dunes hotel and casino. Inspired by the Lake Como town of Bellagio in Italy, Bellagio is famed for its elegance. One of its most notable features is an 8-acre lake between the building and the Strip, which houses the Fountains of Bellagio, a large dancing water fountain synchronized to music. This hotel and casino specially caters to the elite and provide them with a wide range of lavish rooms and the impressive gaming floor. Whether you visit Bellagio to play only a hand or spend your entire time here, it will make you feel as if you are a royal king.
The luxury resort and casino, Wynn from Las Vegas tops the list of top 10 most popular casinos in the US. The resort has earned AAA five diamond, Mobil five-star, Forbes five-star, and Michelin five star ratings for hotel, as well as one Michelin star for restaurant Wing Lei. and is considered to be one of the finest hotels in the world. It has now become one of the most popular casinos on this ‘Las Vegas Strip’. Finest fusion of nature and luxury. This casino offers a number of games such as – Craps, Blackjack, Carribean Stud, B6, Three Card Poker and many more. A long trail of Ferrarians can be seen in the waiting lounge for high-class betting in this tech-savvy casino. And yeah, it is one of them most favorite location for movie directors, showing a casino somewhere in their movie.
Casino Player is celebrating its 25th year in print, and what better way to herald this landmark anniversary than a yearlong series of features detailing the 25 greatest casino properties nationwide. Throughout 2013 we’ll be highlighting an eclectic mix of the country’s best gaming resorts, 25 properties that have taken the term casino and morphed into something wholly unique and amazing. Think of this as a sort of casino bucket list—25 of gaming’s greatest resorts that you should see before you, well, cash in your chips.
We’ll begin with four of the hottest new properties to emerge on the gaming scene: Revel Resort & Casino, Resorts World NYC, Winstar World Casino, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Atlantic City, NJ
Queens, NY
Thackerville, Oklahoma
Las Vegas, NV
In the next issue of Casino Player, we’ll explore more of America’s most amazing casino-resorts. If these first four are any indication about what we’ll see this year—and over the next 25 years—casino resorts promise to only get bigger and better.
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In celebration of our 25th year in print, Casino Player has taken on the daunting challenge of featuring the nation’s 25 greatest gaming resorts. Last month, we saw four stunning examples of casino grandeur and near perfection. Picking up where we left off, this month we’re featuring three no less impressive properties: Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa, and Biloxi’s own Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
Niagara Falls, NY
Summerlin, NV
Biloxi, MS
There’s no question that each one of these properties affords casino patrons something unique and exciting, and sometimes even inspiring. From trendy desert getaways to Gulf Coast charm to majestic Northeastern wonders, I think I speak for casino goers everywhere when I say they’ll be tough to beat.
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April may house the holiday for fools, but this month’s Top 25 selections are anything but a joke. In previous issues we’ve visited desert playgrounds and grand southern treasures, but this month we’re sticking a bit closer to home, uncovering the properties dominating the Las Vegas scene. If you’re going to Sin City anytime soon do yourself a favor and visit at least one of these megaresorts: MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
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Some of the greatest gaming properties aren’t in the casino capitals like Las Vegas and Atlantic City—they slightly off the beaten path. In this installment of our Top 25, we travel from one side of the country to the other, first exploring the northeast’s premiere mega-resort then shifting gears to one of the hottest stops in the heart of “The Biggest Little City in the World.” Indeed, this month’s Top 25ers are some personal favorites not simply for their great gaming but for their exceptional offerings to guests of all tastes.
Ready? Let’s take a tour of Connecticut’s favorite Foxwoods Resort Casino and Reno, Nevada’s own Atlantis Resort Casino & Spa.
Mashantucket, CT
Reno, NV
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In this round of the Top 25, Casino Player travels north and south in search of the hottest casinos in North America. First we dare to dip our toes a little north of the U.S. border and pay a visit at Caesars Windsor—just in time for their fifth anniversary. Caesars Windsor is surely one of the finest casinos to grace our pages. Later, we take in the palm-dotted landscape of the Sunshine State for some “Star Treatment” at the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. And finally, back up North to the Motown City and the fabulous MGM Grand Detroit.
Ontario, Canada
Detroit, Michigan
Tampa, Florida
That concludes another round of traipsing across the country in search of the best casinos. We may have deviated just a bit and dipped our toes outside the US, but I’m sure you’ll agree—we couldn’t pass up the opportunity. See you next month!
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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—some of the greatest gaming properties aren’t in the casino capitals like Las Vegas and Atlantic City. But they’re magnificent all the same.For this issue’s not-so-hidden gems we begin with our exploration of Pennsylvania’s pride and joy, Sands Casino Resort. Later, we go deep into the south to pay tribute to one of the greatest casino resorts ever built: Gold Strike Tunica.
Bethlehem, PA
Tunica, Mississippi
From PA’s pride to the shining star of Tunica, these casinos have proven they have what it takes to be called the best. We hope you’ll agree. Next month, we’re announcing the winner’s of this year’s Best of Gaming awards so we’ll be taking a short break from our Top 25 coverage. But we look forward to resuming our travels early in the Fall!
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For that little extra bit of indulgence during your stay, whirlpool tubs and full body spa showers are available in select suites.
The heated pool, lazy river and lounging areas of this tropical oasis are perfect for an idle retreat.Swim up to the Poolside Bar at the lazy river and enjoy a frozen cocktail.Meanwhile, the adults-only pool offers luxury cabanas and full-bar service.For a private experience, reserve a poolside cabana with sunbathing patios and personalized attendant services.
Our Top 25 selections for October include three shinning gems that are sure to be the winners in your book as they are in ours. Whether you’re looking for the glamorous star treatment in Oklahoma at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, or have the desire to be pampered in southern comfort in Louisiana at the twin L’Auberge properties, you’re sure to have the best in gaming excitement. These are some unique casinos that you just don’t want to miss, we guar-on-tee!
Catoosa, OK
Baton Rouge, LA
Lake Charles, LA
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Whether you’re a table game rookie or seasoned veteran, it’s easy to enjoy some great table action. Offering tried and true favorites like craps, blackjack, poker and roulette, players are sure to find their niche.
Boasting more than 165,000-square-feet of gaming space, Parx features 3,350 slot machines, over 100 live table games, a premier poker room, live racing and simulcast action. In short, the exhilaration is nonstop.
Heading into the final stretch of our yearlong rundown of the best gaming properties, it seemed only appropriate that this month we shift our focus ever so slightly and examine a pair of exceptional racinos: Wheeling Island Hotel Casino & Racetrack in West Virginia and a PA favorite, Parx Casino & Racing.
Wheeling, West Virginia
Bensalem, PA
Great games, fantastic food, top entertainment, racing and just about everything else in between are the hallmarks of a great racino. And it’s also what makes both Wheeling Island and Parx Casino a part of our Top 25.
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