BODN 2025 Entertainment
Today’s casinos give guests plenty of opportunities to rock out, boot scoot or laugh until it hurts. The entertainment options beyond the gaming floor abound at today’s casino resorts. Some major entertainment awaits as the lights dim and the anticipation builds. Pretty soon it’s showtime! For many casino players, time at the dice tables or slot machines naturally includes a great concert, show, comedy act or other opportunity to take in top-notch entertainment. Chill out and check out a local band or sit on the front row of a major-name touring act.
Many casino properties feature state-of-the-art venues with high-tech sound and light systems. There’s just something for everyone: music, dancing, comedy and mesmerizing visual effects. Or maybe just a low-key ambiance with a solo musician and a guitar. These properties have guests tapping their feet, singing along and reveling in the good times. There’s something for everyone at these properties.
Best Overall Entertainment
Some casinos go above and beyond and seem to have a never-ending number of entertainment options. This includes high-quality shows and acts that will leave the audience wanting more. Look for a bit of everything at these casinos, from massive arenas with huge acts and shows to more quaint facilities with rockin’ vibes to small yet cool dives that might be perfect for ordering a drink and checking out a singer-songwriter. Purchase that ticket and get ready for a great time.
Atlantic City: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City
Chicagoland: Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Colorado: Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Detroit: Caesars Windsor
Florida: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Gulf Coast: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Iowa: Hard Rock Sioux City
Lake Tahoe: Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Las Vegas Locals: Palms Resort Casino
Las Vegas Strip: Caesars Palace
Laughlin: Harrah’s Laughlin
Louisiana: L’auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Maryland: MGM National Harbor
Missouri: River City Casino & Hotel
Native Midwest: Soaring Eagle Casino Resort
Native Northwest: ilani
Native South: Coushatta Casino Resort
Native Southwest: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
New England: Mohegan Sun
New York: Turning Stone Resort Casino
Ohio: Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
Oklahoma: Choctaw Resort Casino Durant
Pennsylvania: Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia
Racino: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Reno: Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: Hollywood Lawrenceburg
Tunica: Gold Strike Casino Resort
Vicksburg: WaterView Casino & Hotel
Best Place to See A Concert
Lights, sound and ambiance are all key to a great show and these casinos have plenty to offer in the concert-viewing department. A great concert can really bring out that passion for music and brings real energy to the venue. Talented bands and singers can really connect with the audience. Whether you’re a little bit country or a little bit rock ’n’ roll, these concert venues really impress and fit any taste. From softer sounds and rhythm and blues to heavy metal and rap, casino bookers go out of their way to bring major touring acts to their venues. Grab a seat for that Vegas residency or head to the local casino for a big night of music. These properties certainly aren’t one-hit wonders.
Atlantic City: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Chicagoland: Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Colorado: Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Detroit: The Colosseum, Caesars Windsor
Florida: Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Gulf Coast: Beau Rivage Theater, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Iowa: Event Center, Rhythm City Casino Resort
Lake Tahoe: Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Las Vegas Locals: The Orleans Arena, The Orleans
Las Vegas Strip: Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Caesars Palace
Laughlin: Edgewater Casino Resort
Louisiana: Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Maryland: The Hall at Live!, Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
Missouri: Star Pavilion, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Native Midwest: Treasure Island Amphitheater, Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Native Northwest: The Skookum Creek Event Center, Little Creek Casino Resort
Native South: Entertainment Center, Coushatta Casino Resort
Native Southwest: Yaamava’ Theater, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
New England: Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun
New York: The Event Center, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Ohio: Hard Rock Event Center, Hard Rock Cincinnati
Oklahoma: Choctaw Grand Theater, Choctaw Resort Casino Durant
Pennsylvania: The Event Center at Live!, Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia
Racino: Center Stage, MGM Northfield Park
Reno: Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: The Showroom, Belterra Casino Resort
Tunica: Gold Strike Theater, Gold Strike Tunica Casino Resort
Vicksburg: WaterView Casino & Hotel
Best Outdoor Concerts
The night air, gentle breezes and smooth sounds can all combine for a great night out under the stars. A great outdoor entertainment venue or amphitheater can be the perfect way to get in the groove. Some properties boast perfect great sounds and good seats all around. Others may simply have a nice outdoor bar complete with a small stage and plenty of great local artists. A beach concert is perfect for a seaside gambling vacation. Enjoy the great outdoors and the immersive experience at these venues.
Iowa: Battery Park, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series, Harveys Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Fremont Street Experience
Las Vegas Locals: The Sandbar, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Las Vegas Strip: Mandalay Bay Beach, Mandalay Bay
Laughlin: Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater, Harrah’s Laughlin
Missouri: Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Hollywood Casino St. Louis
Native Midwest: Treasure Island Amphitheater, Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Native Northwest: BECU Live, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Native South: Amphitheater, Wind Creek Atmore
Native Southwest: AVA Amphitheater, Casino Del Sol
New England: Party on the Patio Concert Series, Mohegan Sun
Oklahoma: The Outdoor Venue, Downstream Casino Resort
Pennsylvania: Party on the Patio, Mohegan Pennsylvania
Reno: Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort
Southern Indiana: Hollywood on the Roof, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
Best Comedy Club
Watching a great comedian is like seeing a real artist at work. These quick-witted performers can link jokes together seamlessly and keep the audience in stitches. Greats like Jerry Seinfeld, David Spade, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and even Larry the Cable Guy have a way with words and humor that many of us envy. Check out some of these clubs for top acts or maybe discover an up and comer looking to tickle your funny bone. Order up a round of drinks and get ready to laugh—no dad jokes allowed!
Atlantic City: AC Jokes.com Comedy Clubs, Resorts Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City
Gulf Coast: Bonkerz Comedy Series, Hollywood Casino Bay Saint Louis
Las Vegas Downtown: Delirious Comedy Club, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: L.A. Comedy Club, STRAT Hotel Casino & Tower
Las Vegas Strip: Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, MGM Grand
Laughlin: L.A. Comedy Club, Edgewater Casino Resort
Native Midwest: Club Four One, Island Resort Casino
New England: Roar! Comedy Club, MGM Springfield
Pennsylvania: Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Mohegan Pennsylvania
Reno: Laugh Factory, Silver Legacy
