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  There’s seemingly something for every on the Las Vegas Strip—gambling, excellent dining and bars, world-class entertainment, thrill rides and so much more. By 2028, that’s expected to include major league sports as well with the opening of the $1.5 billion, 33,000-person-capacity baseball stadium at the site of the former Tropicana. The venue will host […]

  Head away from the Strip and busy downtown Las Vegas for a bit of a different Sin City experience. It’s a city where people live, work, play and send their kids to school—just like any other city. And while these residents may work and play in Vegas, they also gamble and locals casinos are […]

  Those who love a bit of “old school” gambling should definitely add downtown Las Vegas to any Sin City itinerary. This is a unique gambling locale and remains one of the best places in the world for casino hopping. There is just a vibrant, bustling vibe when heading downtown for a bit of gambling […]

  There’s nothing quite like Lake Tahoe—an amazing entertainment and outdoors destination with the best of everything a gambler might desire. Slot players will find the perfect blend of natural wonders and indoor entertainment options. There’s no need to choose between a mountain vacation and a lakeside retreat—Lake Tahoe has it all. From water sports […]

  The Hawkeye State set the trend for casino expansion outside of Nevada and New Jersey. Iowa was first to open commercial casinos with the debut of riverboat gambling in April 1991, a few months before Illinois. Iowa later became the first of the riverboat states to ease, and then end cruise requirements, and finally […]

  The Mississippi Gulf Coast not only delivers on the casino front, but also offers an outdoor paradise beyond the slots and table games. Visitors will find exquisite skylines, brilliant ocean views and plenty of activities and adventure. With a dozen casinos on the shores of Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis, a trip south […]

  Sun, sand and slots—the Sunshine State offers a wide range of options for a great gambling getaway. Florida offers slot fans numerous properties with full-scale tribal casinos. These tend to be large, elegant properties with a vibrant slot and poker scene. The state’s pari-mutuel outlets are also extremely popular in the southern part of […]

  Along with some great music and a pretty good football team over the last few years, Detroit offers plenty of slot action. The casinos in Motown have a unique history and ambiance from their Midwestern neighbors. Wisconsin and Minnesota left legal casino gaming to Native American tribes, and Illinois, Indiana and Iowa chose the […]

  With brilliant mountain views, great snow skiing and amazing outdoor adventures, Colorado brings much more to the table than simply a great casino experience. The Centennial State also has one of the most unique casino industries in the country—plenty of gambling with an Old West feel. The state legalized casino gambling in 1991 in […]

  The Chicagoland area has a deep history with casino gaming with the first Illinois casinos having opened in 1991. Illinois casinos are smoke free, although those in Indiana, some of which are closer to the city of Chicago than most of those in Illinois, still allow some puff and play. In 1990, Chicago opted […]