Casino outside of vegas
Looking to gamble but not in Las Vegas? Here are the 10 best casinos outside of Sin City.
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There's a world of gambling beyond Vegas
The United States is home to more than 1, casinos – more than any other country on the planet. From coast to coast, gamblers have a huge range of options for where to place their bets, and not just in Las Vegas. So, a panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to select nominees for the best casinos outside of Las Vegas, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
Scroll to see who took home top honors.
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No. Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, Connecticut
One of two gambling destination resorts in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun features three casinos: Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Wind and Casino of the Sky.
The three gaming floors between them boast a whopping 5, slot machines, table games, 42 poker tables, a race book, two smoke-free areas and Sunrise Square, an area fashioned after an Asian market that offers traditional Asian table games like Sic Bo, Pai Gow Poker and Baccarat.
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No. 9: Pechanga Resort Casino - Temecula, California
The newly expanded Pechanga Resort & Casino houses California's largest casino floor, measuring , square feet. Gamblers will find more than 4, slots, table games, a seat Bingo hall and a non-smoking poker room.
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No. 8: Harrah's Resort Atlantic City - New Jersey
Gamblers at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City can choose from 2, slot machines and video reel games covering a range of pop culture themes, place a bet in the 3,square-foot sports book, try their luck at a variety of table games, sign up for a daily poker tournament or play in the Keno Parlor.
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No. 7: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa - Florida
Music memorabilia sits on display throughout the casino at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Players can choose from more than 4, slot games, numerous table games, and a table poker room with 42 TV screens and Wi-Fi throughout.
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No. 6: Peppermill Resort Spa Casino - Reno, Nevada
Reno players will find one of the city's top casinos at the Peppermill Resort, where more than 1, slot and video poker machines and 48 table games await. The casino also features a Keno lounge, luxurious poker room and a sports theater with 61 big-screen HDTVs.
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No. 5: Casino Del Sol - Tucson, Arizona
Tucson’s Casino del Sol offers a spacious casino floor with more than 1, slot machines and video poker games. Players also enjoy table games with minimums as low as $3, a seat bingo hall with Arizona’s largest progressive linked jackpot, a big screen TV-lined Poker Room and a High Limit Room with its own VIP lounge.
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No. 4: Ocean Casino Resort - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City features , square feet of gaming space, including 1, slot machines, a 7,square-foot Sportsbook with panoramic video wall technology, table games and the largest Topgolf Swing Suite in the country.
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No. 3: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Reno, Nevada
Gamblers at the tropical-themed Atlantis Casino in Reno enjoy 1, state-of-the-art slots and video poker machines, penny slots, table games with friendly dealers, a race and sports book and a poker room outfitted with a self-service bar and flat screen TVs.
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No. 2: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City - New Jersey
High energy gaming meets classic rock and roll at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The casino floor features 2, slot machines and more than different table games, including an Asian Gaming Room with Pai Gow, Baccarat and Asian Poker.
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No. 1: Foxwoods Resort Casino - Mashantucket, Connecticut
One of two premier gaming resorts in Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino offers 4, slot machines – ranging from penny games to $ minimums – as well as table games, high stakes Bingo at one of the world's largest Bingo halls, a race book with foot digital projection screens and the largest poker room on the East Coast.
Four unique hotel properties and over 30 restaurants make it easy to stay and play.
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The Experts
G. Douglas Dreisbach
G. Douglas Dreisbach is the publisher of Southern Read More
G. Douglas Dreisbach is the publisher of Southern & Midwest Gaming and Destinations, a regional gaming and travel magazine offering offering gaming tips, casino reviews, travel recommendations, special offers and more. G&D is considered to be the gaming authority of the region and subscriptions, tips and property reviews are available at thisisnl.nl
G. Douglas Dreisbach
G. Douglas Dreisbach is the publisher of Southern & Midwest Gaming and Destinations, a regional gaming and travel magazine offering offering gaming tips, casino reviews, travel recommendations, special offers and more. G&D is considered to be the gaming authority of the region and subscriptions, tips and property reviews are available at thisisnl.nl
Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic
Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic is the publisher and Read More
Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. For more than 30 years, Casino Player has thrived as America’s most popular gambling magazine. With its wealth of gaming strategies and captivating lifestyle stories, millions of gamblers have turned to Casino Player for guidance and entertainment. In , Lisa launched its sister publication, Strictly Slots, the nation’s only magazine written exclusively for slots and video poker players and the publication quickly gained recognition for its comprehensive coverage, expert advice and in-depth features. Lisa is an accomplished director specializing in the gaming industry and has more than 35 years of publishing experience. For more information, visit thisisnl.nl
Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic
Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. For more than 30 years, Casino Player has thrived as America’s most popular gambling magazine. With its wealth of gaming strategies and captivating lifestyle stories, millions of gamblers have turned to Casino Player for guidance and entertainment. In , Lisa launched its sister publication, Strictly Slots, the nation’s only magazine written exclusively for slots and video poker players and the publication quickly gained recognition for its comprehensive coverage, expert advice and in-depth features. Lisa is an accomplished director specializing in the gaming industry and has more than 35 years of publishing experience. For more information, visit thisisnl.nl
Steve Bourie
Steve Bourie
Steve Bourie is the author of the American Casino Guide. Published annually since , it is the number one bestselling book in the U.S. on casino gambling and travel. His YouTube channel has more than 28 million views and he offers a free American Casino Guide app for both Android devices and iPhones/iPads.