THE HEAT IS ON
This summer’s top casino destinations
By Karrie L. Zukowski
There’s something magical about summer—the long, sun-drenched days, the feeling of freedom in the air and the irresistible call to explore new places. Whether it’s a spontaneous road trip, a scenic hike through nature or an adventure across the globe, summer is the perfect time to escape routine and create unforgettable memories. In this season of discovery, every destination has a story waiting to be told. So, pack your bags, grab your sunglasses and let the journey begin. Get ready for some high-stakes fun—these are the top casino spots to visit this summer!
Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, OR
In the heart of Southern Oregon’s scenic Umpqua Valley lies a casino resort that’s been turning heads for years. Seven Feathers Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, has earned a reputation as one of the most welcoming and rewarding gaming destinations in the Pacific Northwest. While its amenities include a full-service spa, luxury hotel and live entertainment, it’s the impressive gaming floor that truly steals the show.
With over 900 of today’s most popular slot titles, including cutting-edge new releases and classic favorites, Seven Feathers provides an exceptional gaming experience built around player comfort, game variety and rewards that keep guests coming back. Whether you’re a high-limit player or simply enjoy trying your luck on a few spins, there’s something at Seven Feathers for everyone.
The gaming floor at Seven Feathers is a vibrant mix of color, sound and potential. The resort continues to invest in the latest and greatest slot titles, ensuring that players can always find something new to explore. Some of the hottest games on the floor include VooDoo Jackpots, Buffalo Ultimate Stampede, Huff N’ Puff Money Mansion and Monopoly Express Pacific Station. These games combine immersive graphics with dynamic bonus features that keep the excitement high.
In addition to its main slot area, Seven Feathers also offers a dedicated non-smoking gaming floor, providing guests who prefer a smoke-free environment the same access to top-tier slot action. With a curated selection of popular machines and an open, comfortable layout, this area offers a refreshing alternative without sacrificing any of the thrill.
Slots may be king at Seven Feathers, but the excitement doesn’t stop there. The casino’s table games pit is always buzzing with action, offering fan-favorite games like blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, craps and roulette. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just learning the ropes, the friendly dealers and relaxed atmosphere make table games fun for all.
For those who love a little competitive edge, Seven Feathers regularly hosts slot tournaments that attract locals and traveling players alike. These tournaments offer more than just bragging rights—the prize pools and promotions are designed to reward players and bring a social element to the casino experience. With new events and their popular Jackpot Club, these tournaments have become a highlight on the Seven Feathers gaming calendar.
A visit to Seven Feathers wouldn’t be complete without joining the Players Club, the resort’s tiered loyalty program that gives back in big ways. With one of the most generous slot point earning rates in the region, Players Club members can quickly rack up rewards just by playing their favorite games.
Points earned on slots and table play can be redeemed for a wide variety of perks, including dining credits, hotel stays, free play and more. Members are automatically eligible for monthly promotions and drawings, while higher-tier guests receive even more value through tailored VIP experiences.
Players who reach the elite tiers of the Players Club unlock access to a special lounge, personal casino hosts and invites to a number of VIP events throughout the year. These include hosted dinners, concerts and private slot tournaments. It’s a loyalty program built not just to reward guests, but to foster relationships between the casino and its valued players.
One of the most distinguishing features of Seven Feathers Casino Resort is the feeling of warmth and hospitality that permeates every corner of the gaming floor. As a tribal casino, Seven Feathers emphasizes the value of community, respect and service. These qualities set this property above the rest, and it must be experienced to fully understand. Many regulars will tell you that the staff is their favorite part of their experience. From the floor attendants to the Players Club team, guests are greeted like family and often remembered by name.
That personal connection, paired with top-tier gaming and strong rewards, has earned Seven Feathers multiple accolades, including first place for Friendliest Casino, Best Slot Club and Best Bingo in recent industry awards.
Conveniently located off I-5 in Canyonville, OR, Seven Feathers Casino Resort is an easy drive from Eugene, Medford and Northern California. The location makes it a perfect stop on any Pacific Northwest road trip or a rewarding weekend getaway all on its own.
Monarch Casino Resort Spa, Black Hawk, CO
Just a short, scenic drive from Denver, Monarch Casino Resort Spa delivers an experience that’s closer than you think—and better than you can imagine. With Monarch Rewards, every time you play earns you more stays, more dining, more spa treatments, exclusive offers and Free Play that makes coming back even better. It’s just one of the many reasons they’ve been nominated for Strictly Slots’ Best of Gaming Awards in multiple categories, including Best Overall Gaming Resort.
Play Bold with Two Expansive Gaming Floors
Step out of the rigors of your everyday and escape into the flow of nearly endless gaming across two levels and 60,000 square feet of casino floor. Here you’ll find over 1,000 of your favorite slot and video poker machines and more than 35 of your favorite table games, including baccarat, Buffalo Black Jack, Pai Gow and so many more. Each game and every table another opportunity to earn more rewards that will level up your visit.
Spa Monarch: Voted #2 Best Hotel Spa in the Country by USA Today.
Imagine—the elevator doors open to the 23rd floor. The top of Monarch Casino Resort Spa. You glide out of the elevator and in through the double-glass doors, behind which, Spa Monarch awaits. From signature treatments to unique spaces, everything is designed to indulge. You start in the Aqua Lounge. The views of the canyon alone are worth an entire day.
Dine Daring
At Monarch Casino Resort Spa, five distinctive restaurants invite you to explore an exciting world of flavors, ambiance and culinary creativity. Whether you’re in the mood for casual bites, global cuisine or a fine dining experience, Monarch offers endless options to suit every craving—any time of day. From mid-week social hours to late-night comfort food, this is where appetites are satisfied and memorable meals are made.
The Buffet at Monarch is a feast for the senses, offering an expansive selection of international dishes in a vibrant, modern setting. With everything from carved-to-order prime rib and steaming bowls of pho to made- to-order pasta, fresh oysters and decadent desserts, guests can indulge in variety without compromise. Every visit to The Buffet is a new culinary adventure—perfect for discovering favorites and trying something new.
For around-the-clock cravings, Twenty-Four 7 delivers. As Black Hawk’s only 24-hour restaurant, it’s the place to be for hearty breakfasts, juicy burgers, comfort food and people-watching at any hour. Whether you’re celebrating a win or just in need of a late-night bite, Twenty-Four 7 keeps the good times—and the great food—coming.
Bistro Mariposa brings the heat and flavor with bold Southwestern cuisine and a lively Wednesday Night Social Hour. Enjoy flame-grilled flank steak, street corn and handcrafted margaritas during this festive gathering featuring half-priced appetizers and select cocktails. With an open kitchen and a top-shelf tequila and mezcal selection, Bistro Mariposa is a true celebration of taste and atmosphere.
At the top of Monarch’s culinary lineup is Monarch Chophouse, a modern reimagining of the classic steakhouse. Signature cocktails like the Smoky Old Fashioned complement an elevated menu that includes impressive cuts like the Tomahawk steak and elegant touches such as tableside Caesar salads. With its refined atmosphere and expertly prepared dishes, Monarch Chophouse delivers a dining experience that’s truly a cut above.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Upon entering Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, guests are immersed in the electric energy of 1,900 state-of-the-art slot machines humming with excitement. Live! Philadelphia distinguishes itself through its guest-first philosophy, delivering exceptional service in a clean, safe and welcoming atmosphere while offering the latest games in Philadelphia’s vibrant Stadium District.
Award-Winning Excellence
The gaming floor at Live! Philadelphia buzzes with energy around the clock, featuring more slot machines than any other Philadelphia casino. Kevin O’Sullivan, vice president of gaming operations, shares, “guests love Live! Philadelphia because they know we have a mix of the latest cutting-edge slots along with their tried-and-true favorites.”
Live! Philadelphia is committed to bringing guests the latest and greatest, both on and off the gaming floor. The property recently installed Aristocrat’s new Spooky Link game, featuring new characters that will randomly boost your credit value, award 2x and 3x multipliers along with prizes, jackpots and bonus spins on brand-new Aristocrat Baron Upright gaming cabinets. Live! Philly is the first in the area to feature this game.
O’Sullivan shares that guests are enjoying Phoenix Link, a game that combines the bonuses from Buffalo Lightning Link and Dragon Link, all in one game. Live! Philadelphia boasts twelve Phoenix Links on its floor.
In addition, slot players who are interested in branching into table games are flocking to Craps Poppers. As an automated craps game, guests can enjoy the fun of craps with the ease and familiarity of slots.
Whatever game you play, Live! Philadelphia’s commitment to cleanliness and guest service are paramount. “The reason we have so many repeat guests is the fact that each team member is committed to making our property safe, clean, fast, friendly and most of all fun,” adds O’Sullivan.
Live! Philadelphia stands behind this commitment with their service guarantee—wait longer than five minutes for slot assistance, and they’ll add $10 Free Slot Play to your account as an apology for the delay.
It’s this commitment to variety and excellence that has earned Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Strictly Slots magazine’s “Best of Slots Player’s Choice Award” for two consecutive years.
Summer is Heating Up with Premium Promotions
Get ready for the ultimate $600,000 Cash Blast experience! Throughout July on select Fridays and Saturdays, guests can earn entries by playing your favorite games – receive two entries for every 50 tier credits earned on slots. At 9 p.m. each drawing night, Live! will select 10 winners who get the chance to step into the cash cube machine and grab as much as they can in 15 seconds from $10,000 in Live! money. Don’t want to get in the cube? No problem—every winner is guaranteed at least $250 in Free Play. You must be present and activate your entries before each drawing to participate.
Winners get rewarded at Live! Philadelphia. Live! welcomes back jackpot winners from 2025 on Sunday, July 27, for our exclusive Jackpot Party at Center Bar. The property will hold five drawings every half-hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. , with five winners each drawing receiving $1,000 in Free Slot Play. That’s 25 total winners sharing $25,000 in prizes! All entries go back in the drum for the final 8 p.m. drawing, giving guests multiple chances to win.
Participate in the monthly $15,000 Jackpot Drawing on the first Tuesday of each month, where lucky jackpot winners from the previous month get another shot at glory, turning good luck into even better fortune. And every Wednesday, Hero Appreciation Day honors first responders and service members with $15 in Free Slot Play after earning 500 Tier Credits, plus 20% off dining at Sports & Social.
The slots are HOT this summer at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Super Slots Saturdays launch on the first Saturday of every month, with up to $5,000 in Free Slot Play for 50 winners. August will spotlight the brand-new Spooky Links.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Live! Rewards members enjoy year-round benefits, including exclusive invitations to special events, personalized offers based on play preferences, and access to VIP experiences that transform a great night into an extraordinary one. The more you play, the more opportunities you unlock.
Sports Paradise in the Stadium District
Live! Philadelphia’s location is its superpower. Located in the heart of the Stadium District action, guests can experience endless sports and entertainment all summer long, just minutes away from Center City Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. From Phillies games at Citizens Bank Park to a variety of concerts at the Wells Fargo Center, there is an event for every taste within steps of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.
Looking Ahead
In 2026, Philadelphia transforms into America’s 250th birthday celebration headquarters, with the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Game converging during the nation’s semiquincentennial festivities. Live! Philadelphia’s Stadium District location positions guests at the heart of these once-in-a-life-time historic celebrations. Plus, Live! Philadelphia will celebrate its fifth anniversary with special promotions and events that will make an already historic year even more unforgettable.
RED-HOT SLOTS, RECORD JACKPOTS, NONSTOP THRILLS— ONLY AT LIVE! CASINO
In cities across the country, Live! Casino is the go-to destination for players searching for red-hot slot gaming and electrifying excitement. No matter which of their thrilling destinations you choose, you can always play assured that your slot experience will be a jackpot.
You can feel it from the moment you set foot on the gaming floor. There’s a sense of electricity in the air. The buzz of action pulses all around you, drawing you deeper and deeper in. The flashing lights and lively sounds come together in a symphony of cheers as another jackpot hits. It’s a thrill unlike any other, available 24/7 at Live! Casino.
When it comes to slot selection, Live! Casino easily leads the pack. Take your pick from thousands of machines, ready to snap into action at a touch. Their slot team pays attention to player tastes and stays ahead of industry trends, keeping an ever-changing line-up of red-hot machines that are certain to inspire pulse-pounding fun in the heart of every player.
Enjoy classics like Wheel of Fortune, Double Diamond, Blazing 7s or state-of-the-art new games like Cash Falls—Pirate’s Trove, Endless Treasure, Mo’ Mummy and more. Live! offers machines in a variety of denominations to suit every player’s fancy, from penny machines and higher to High Limit rooms for players seeking the ultimate thrill.
In addition to the stunning variety of industry-leading slot machines, players can take winning to new heights with incredible slot tournaments hosted regularly at each Live! Casino destination. These are available to any player with a Live! Rewards card and feature huge payouts and epic prizes, like Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s recent Weekend of Games, awarding over $300,000 in prizes, including a new Mercedes-Benz GLE 4Matic Coupe. Live! Casino is THE place to get more out of your game.
Of course, Live! Casino’s regular jackpots are an impressive win on their own. Certain machines give players the chance to hit payouts of up to $1,000,000! In July, a player at Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana hit more than $38,000 jackpot in one day of play. And at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in May, a lucky player hit a $73,869 jackpot while another hit a $64,030 jackpot on the same machine. Live! Casino isn’t just a place to play. It’s the place to win big!
All of this variety, scale and possibility is focused on one simple goal: Your enjoyment. Everything that Live! Casino does is meant to give slot players the chance to elevate their excitement, play their way and experience thrills like nowhere else. They take your play seriously. It’s why so many serious slot players choose Live! Casino as the premier slot gaming destination.
