A casino tour of the US

Many of us may opt to spend most of our game time playing in the casino online, but on occasion, we can take a break from the rigours of work and home life and spend a little time relaxing and travelling. For keen gamers, one of the most sought after trips would be to visit five of the best casinos dotted around the gaming hotspots of the United States of America.

So, which casinos make it onto this hallowed list, and which cities would you be visiting on your trip of America’s finest gaming establishments? Take a look at the list below to find out.

1. The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey

If you fancy playing alongside some of America’s rich elite and famous faces (David Schwimmer and Howard Stern are reported to have played there) then the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City is the perfect choice. The casino was the first to be built in Atlantic City for 13 years and has enjoyed such a level of success that it has already announced plans to expand. The casino boasts 145 tables and 3,650 slot machines, two of which cost an eye-watering $1,000 per spin!

2. Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut

Head westwards from New Jersey to Foxwood’s Resort for the second stop on our tour of America’s finest casino resorts. Foxwoods doesn’t just boast one casino, but six, all open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Players can enjoy any of 380 different table games, allowing them to play a roulette game one minute and then switch to craps or blackjack the next. The resort boasts a staggering 6,393 slot machines to choose from too and its luxury and scale certainly merits a stop off on our journey west.

3. Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Chicago, Illinois

Continuing west we head to Chicago to the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin, set on a dockside riverboat situated on the banks of the Fox River. Just an hour from downtown Chicago, the Grand Victoria Casino offers a wealth of different gaming attractions, including 1,100 slot machines and a wide variety of gaming tables, including all the most popular card and casino games. The casino has also been named as ‘Chicagoland’s Best Casino’ for two consecutive years.

4. Peppermill Reno Hotel Casino, Reno, Nevada

The Peppermill Reno Hotel has won more than 60 different awards and has earned a well-deserved reputation as being the best casino in Reno, as well as one of the best in the US. High rollers will enjoy spending their money in the High Limit Slot Lounge, while those on a more modest budget have a vast choice of games tables and over 2,000 slot machines to choose from. The hotel also boasts outstanding nightlife, featuring some of America’s top stars, should you decide to spend an evening away from the slots and tables.

5. The Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada

This $1.6 billion resort is one of Las Vegas’ most iconic landmarks and certainly one of the most recognisable. Its famous fountains have been included in many Hollywood epics, and the casino itself is a byword for gaming luxury. You can play a roulette game, craps, poker or blackjack at one of the opulent 200 gaming tables, while the hotel boasts 2,000 slot machines. The very rich can even play on their own high-limit tables while every visitor is able to enjoy the fabulous Bellagio restaurants and the resident Cirque du Soleil show.

It seems fitting to begin our journey in Atlantic City and end in Las Vegas, given that both cities are the gaming hubs of eastern and western America. After your night at the Bellagio, you can then go on to explore the myriad of other famous casinos located along the famous Las Vegas Strip for a neon-lit trip that will be as unforgettable as it is, with a bit of good fortune, lucrative!