CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
Congratulations to the 2024 Players Choice Awards winners
For nearly three decades, Casino Player magazine has invited its readers to select their favorite casinos across a variety of categories. From top Overall Gaming Resorts to various hotel and gaming distinctions, our annual Best of Gaming Awards recognize the industry’s finest. This effort has been met with great enthusiasm from readers, casinos and
our team alike. This year, we’ve carefully tallied the votes for each region and honored the casino with the highest number of reader votes with The Players Choice Award. The list below highlights the top destinations for gaming and accommodations, all chosen by you, our dedicated readers!
Atlantic City: Ocean Casino Resort (24)
Chicagoland: Bally’s Quad Cities Gaming (27)
Colorado: Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk (33)
Detroit: MGM Grand Detroit (33)
Florida: Seminole Hard Rock Tampa (24)
Gulf Coast: Palace Casino Resort (31)
Iowa: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Sioux City (29)
Lake Tahoe: Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort (25)
Las Vegas Downtown: Golden Nugget Las Vegas (28)
Las Vegas Locals: South Point Hotel Casino and Spa (29)
Las Vegas Strip: Caesars Palace (15)
Laughlin: Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino (34)
Louisiana: Golden Nugget Lake Charles (35)
Maryland: Live! Casino Hotel (33)
Missouri: Argosy Casino Hotel (18)
Native Midwest: FireKeepers Casino Hotel (33)
Native Northwest: ilani (25)
Native South: Coushatta Casino Resort (34)
Native Southwest: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel (20)
New England: Foxwoods Resort Casino (35)
New York: Turning Stone Resort Casino (31)
Ohio: Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati (22)
Oklahoma: Choctaw Casino Resort Durant (26)
Pennsylvania: Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia (26)
Racinos: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (21)
Reno: Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (36)
Tunica: Gold Strike Casino (31)
Southern Indiana: Bally’s Evansville (24)
Vicksburg: Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg (28)
Coushatta Casino Resort , Kinder, LA
Discover the excitement of the region’s largest gaming floor at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, LA, featuring your favorite games, enticing jackpots and outstanding service. Enjoy a wide range of entertainment options, including slots, table games and championship golf, plus some of the loosest slots as recognized by Strictly Slots magazine.
Stay at Grand Hotel, Coushatta’s adult-exclusive property for guests 21+, offering upscale Southern hospitality and easy access to the gaming floor. For a family-friendly option, Seven Clans Hotel is a non-smoking property with modern amenities, connected to the casino. The Inn at Coushatta provides affordable accommodations, convenient shuttle service and access to the Dream Pool. For RV enthusiasts, Red Shoes RV Park & Chalets offer a private, natural setting with lake views and outdoor gathering spaces.
In March, the Coushatta Tribe began constructing an impressive eight- story, 204-room luxury hotel, including 100 suites, which will seamlessly connect to the casino, boosting Coushatta Casino Resort’s total capacity to over 1,000 rooms.
Coushatta Casino Resort boasts nearly 2,000 slot machines, exciting table games, live poker, bingo and a new High Limit Room for high- stakes players.
Whether you are looking for the hottest new slots from all the best manufacturers or traditional favorites, the selection at Coushatta Casino Resort can’t be beat. Features include slot machines in both video and traditional spinning reel plus electronic table games like blackjack, craps and roulette, with a large selection of video poker and video keno, including live keno kiosks!
Even more excitement can be found at the all-new, exclusive High Limit Room. It is now open and ideal for players who like to bet big and win bigger. The player haven has 97 high-limit slots and exclusive high-limit table games, plus a full-service bar and lounge.
If table games are your thing, you’ll find plenty of action at Coushatta with games like blackjack, roulette, craps, mini-baccarat, Cajun Stud, 3- Card Poker and more. Prefer poker? The 10-table Poker Room offers a non-smoking environment with USB charging ports, food comps and friendly staff. Check the calendar for Limit Hold’em, No-Limit Hold’em and Omaha tournaments.
Enjoy bingo in the new 312-seat Bingo Hall, open Thursday through Sunday, with self-serve drinks and a designated smoking area.
When it’s time to refuel, Coushatta has seven dining options to satisfy every craving, from casual bites to upscale fare. Indulge in a juicy steak at Big Sky Steakhouse, grab a quick burger, or enjoy sweet treats and specialty drinks. For sports fans, The Rez Sportsbook combines betting on all major sports with delicious bar bites and signature cocktails. Outside of gaming, guests can relax at the Dream Pool, play a round at Koasati Pines Golf Course or enjoy family-friendly fun at Kids Quest & Cyber Quest.
FIRST-PLACE WINS: Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Rooms, Best Suites, Best Pool, Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At, Best Casino, Best Players Club, Best Promotions, Best Dealers, Best High Limit Room, Best Non- Smoking Casino, Best Reel Slots, Best Video Slots, Best Craps, Best Video Poker, Best Overall Sportsbook and Best Sportsbook Promotions.
SECOND-PLACE WINS: Best Hotel, Best Hotel Lobby, Best Golf Course, Best VIP Lounge, Best Hosts, Best Table Games, Best Poker Tournaments, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Carnival Games, Best Bingo, Best Betting Options and Best Prop Bets.
THIRD-PLACE WINS: Best Comps, Best Poker Room, Best Blackjack, Best Roulette and Friendliest Sportsbook.
FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL Battle Creek, MI
FireKeepers has once again claimed the prestigious Players Choice Award, solidifying its position as the premier gaming destination in the Midwest. This accolade, awarded by loyal patrons and gaming enthusiasts, underscores FireKeepers’ unwavering commitment to providing an unparalleled guest experience.
With 446 luxurious rooms, 2,700 slots, 63 table games, 26 poker tables, a sportsbook, award-winning dining and a 2,100-seat Event Center, FireKeepers delivers nonstop excitement. Proudly holding the AAA Four Diamond rating for 10 years, FireKeepers continues to set the standard for quality and service.
Nibi: A Culinary Jewel
At the heart of this Four Diamond experience is Nibi, FireKeepers’ signature restaurant, which has become synonymous with culinary brilliance. Under the expert guidance of Chef Mason Rice, Nibi offers a dining experience that blends creativity with the finest ingredients. “My vision for Nibi has always been to create a space where every dish tells a story, where flavors come together in perfect harmony, and where our guests feel like they’re part of something truly special,” says Chef Rice. His passion for excellence has made Nibi a Four Diamond, must-visit destination for food connoisseurs across the region.
Celebrating 15 Years of Success
This year marks a significant milestone as FireKeepers celebrates its 15th anniversary. Over the years, the casino has grown from a rising star to a cornerstone of entertainment in the Midwest. With each passing year, FireKeepers has continued to innovate, offering bigger promotions and even better experiences for its guests.
What truly sets FireKeepers apart is its commitment to offering the biggest promotions with the best-guaranteed prizes. Whether it’s the chance to win luxury cars, $100,000 RVs or giant cash prizes, Fire- Keepers ensures that every promotion is designed to thrill. Adding to the excitement is the new Aristocrat Lounge, a cutting-edge gaming area where guests can enjoy top Aristocrat titles, including favorites like Dragon Link, Buffalo, Mo’ Mummy and more—all in one dynamic space.
FireKeepers proudly hosts the largest Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) events outside of Las Vegas, drawing elite players from across the nation. This October 10-13, the Michigan State Poker Tournament returns with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool that is sure to be obliterated. The spring MSPT tournament saw an impressive $2.6 million in total prizes.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel shines not only in entertainment and luxury but also in community support. Through initiatives like the Food for Friends promotion, which collected 41,243 pounds of food for the Kendall Street Pantry this year, and regular blood and toy drives, FireKeepers demonstrates its commitment to giving back. As a Midwest leader in gaming, FireKeepers continues to set the standard for excellence, earning the Players Choice Award as a testament to its unmatched guest experience.
Fore more information, visit www.FireKeepersCasino.com.
FIRST-PLACE WINS: Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Rooms, Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At, Best Casino, Best Players Club, Best Hosts, Best Comps, Best Table Games, Best Poker Room, Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area, Best Blackjack, Best Video Poker, Best Keno, Best Overall Sportsbook, Best Prop Bets and Best Sportsbook Promotions.
SECOND-PLACE WINS: Best Hotel, Best Hotel Lobby, Best Suites, Best VIP Lounge/Services, Best Poker Tournaments, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Reel Slots, Best Video Slots, Best Roulette and Friendliest Sportsbook.
THIRD-PLACE WINS: Best Hotel Staff, Best Suites, Best Promotions, Best High Limit Room, Best Carnival Games, Best Craps and Best Betting Options.
GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT, Tunica, MS
Tunica’s Gold Strike Casino Resort reigns supreme and wins the coveted 2024 Player’s Choice Award. With a regional record of 31 Best of Gaming awards and 13 Best of Dining and Nightlife awards, Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica has been named the 2024 Players’ Choice Award recipient.
This coveted award recognizes Gold Strike’s national reputation of providing superior service and helping its guests make memories with world-class entertainment and amenities.
“Being recognized with Casino Player’s Players’ Choice Award is something that means a lot. It shows that our commitment to having the most fun, friendly, quick, safe, comfortable and clean atmosphere in the region is being noticed by those who choose us for luxury and fun close to home,” said Dean Rubin, senior vice president and general manager of Gold Strike Casino Resort. “Our employees are the true champions of this award. They work hard each and every day to deliver exceptional guest experiences as the Mid-South market leader and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”
The casino resort’s amenities speak for themselves. When it comes to dining, no casino destination is more diverse than Gold Strike with multiple offerings including the iconic Chicago Steakhouse that features a world-class fine dining menu, wine pairings that elevate every dish and chef-curated desserts. Drafts Bar & Grill, Gold Strike’s newly rebranded concept to enhance the guest experience, sits alongside the Gold Strike Sportsbook powered by DraftKings and is the ultimate destination for food lovers, sports enthusiasts and social butterflies alike. The Gold Strike Sportsbook also delivers guests an unparalleled experience by featuring four betting windows and 10 DraftKings betting kiosks, giving sports betting enthusiasts access to a wide range of betting options across professional, collegiate and other sports leagues. The Gold Strike Sportsbook also exclusively features four horse racing kiosks, making Gold Strike the only casino to offer horse racing betting in the Mid- South.
Sweet Tea brings the best Southern traditions in the kitchen with homemade chicken, creamy milkshakes and more. Rise Coffee & Bakery proudly serves Starbucks coffee and is known for iconic brews and tempting baked goods made fresh daily by our dedicated pastry team. The best buffet in Tunica calls Gold Strike home at Buffet Americana, where an exceptional array of the region’s favorite foods are offered alongside brick oven pizzas and Mongolian Grill to create a selection that is sure to delight the senses of everyone who walks in.
Gold Strike guests can also enjoy award-winning entertainment with high-quality sound and an exciting environment at Gold Strike Theatre.
The Spa at Gold Strike also allows guests to enjoy gentle pampering through restorative treatments that leave them feeling rejuvenated and renewed— never rushed or hurried. A variety of massages are available and designed for athletes, couples and even expectant mothers, along with aromatherapy, warm stones and custom exfoliation.
“Our guest experience will always remain our first priority as our property continues to grow and evolve,” said Rubin. “It takes a team of people to make sure every guest feels valued and cared for when they are here, and I couldn’t be prouder that these efforts are being recognized in this way.”
For more information on all the Gold Strike has to offer visit www.goldstrike.com.
FIRST-PLACE WINS: Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Rooms, Best Spa, Favorite Casino To Vacation At, Best Casino, Best VIP Services/Lounge, Best Promotions, Best High Limit Room, Best Reel Slots, Best Blackjack, Best Roulette, Best Overall Sportsbook and Best Betting Options.
SECOND-PLACE WINS: Best Hotel, Best Hotel Lobby, Best Hotel Staff, Best Suites, Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Players Club, Best Hosts, Best Comps, Best Dealers, Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Video Slots, Best Carnival Games, Best Video Poker, Best Prop Bets and Best Sportsbook Promotions.
THIRD-PLACE WINS: Best Table Games and Friendliest Sportsbook.
GRAND SIERRA RESORT AND CASINO, Reno, NV
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) in Reno continues to impress with its world-class amenities and breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada. Whether you’re lounging poolside with a cocktail or indulging in a rejuvenating treatment at the full-service spa, GSR provides the ultimate getaway. The casino is packed with excitement, featuring a wide array of slots, table games and poker, making it a mustvisit for gaming enthusiasts. Recognized as the Best Overall Casino Resort in Reno for several years running and a winner of this year’s Players Choice Award, GSR claimed 36 wins in the 2024 Best of Gaming awards, including 16 first-place prizes.
Grand Sierra Resort offers nearly 2,000 rooms and suites, the largest casino floor in northern Nevada spanning 100,000 square feet, and Reno’s top entertainment and nightlife. Just minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, GSR is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Truckee Meadows, making it easy to explore the region while enjoying everything in one convenient location.
GSR’s casino features 47 table games, seven poker tables and over 1,200 slot and video poker machines, providing a gaming experience that caters to all preferences. From the thrilling atmosphere of roulette and craps to the excitement of popular slot machines like Wheel of Fortune and Buffalo Gold, there’s something for everyone.
The vibrant casino floor offers smoking and non-smoking slots, attentive waitress service and elegant furnishings. For sports enthusiasts, the enhanced Race & Sports Book boasts a massive 49-foot-wide screen, showcasing up to 32 events simultaneously. With spacious seating, personal TV monitors and luxury amenities, you can watch your favorite teams while betting or playing video poker for the ultimate multi-tasking experience.
Dining at Grand Sierra Resort is exceptional, offering a range of options from fine dining to casual and to-go choices. Savor top-notch cuts at Charlie Palmer Steak, or explore international flavors with pan-Asian dishes at Rim Asian Bistro, Fresh-Mex at Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits and themed nights at the Grand Buffet. For late-night cravings, Grand Café is ideal, while Johnny Rockets, Port of Subs, Round Table Pizza and Yogurt Beach provide family-friendly treats.
Grand Sierra Resort also boasts a wide array of amenities, including the 2,500+ capacity Grand Theatre, vibrant nightlife at LEX Nightclub, full- service spa at The Spa at Grand Sierra, branded retail shopping, a yearround outdoor pool with fire pit, Reno’s largest outdoor ice-skating rink, a two-screen cinema, adrenaline-pumping rides and an aqua golf driving range.
For entertainment, enjoy comedy shows and concerts ranging from country and hip-hop to classic rock. Check upcoming shows like Godsmack, Oct. 10, Jane’s Addiction & Love and Rockets, Oct. 11, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Oct. 12, Judas Priest, Oct. 13, The Used & Taking Back Sunday, Oct. 15, Black Violin, Oct. 17, Intocable, Oct. 18, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert, Oct. 24 and much more.
For more information, visit grandsierraresort.com.
FIRST-PLACE WINS: Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Hotel, Best Hotel Lobby, Best Rooms, Best Suites, Favorite Casino Resort To Vacation At, Best Casino, Best VIP Lounge/Services, Best Promotions, Best Table Games, Best Table Game Tournaments, Best Blackjack, Best Video Poker, Best Keno, Best Overall Sportsbook and Best Sportsbook Promotions.
SECOND-PLACE WINS: Best Hotel Staff, Best Spa, Best Players Club, Best Hosts, Best Dealers, Best High Limit Room, Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Video Slots, Best Carnival Games, Best Betting Options and Best Prop Bets.
THIRD-PLACE WINS: Best Pool, Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Comps, Best Poker Room, Best Poker Tournaments, Best Reel Slots, Best Craps and Friendliest Sportsbook.
Ilani, Ridgefield, Washington
ilani delivers everything you could wish for in an entertainment destination. Since opening in 2017, the resort has continued to expand as the area’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination by adding a new venue, Rock & Brews Restaurant & Concert Bar, and expanding their Meeting & Entertainment Center.
Rock & Brews Restaurant & Concert Bar underscores ilani’s dedication to delivering exceptional hospitality and community engagement. The venue features a vibrant atmosphere and offers a menu of locally sourced American fare, craft beers and live music, enhancing ilani’s entertainment and dining landscape. As the debut Rock & Brews location in the Pacific Northwest, the venue provides a unique experience that celebrates the local culture, supports the region’s craft breweries and emphasizes music with live regional and national acts four nights a week.
The expansion of ilani’s Meeting & Entertainment Center was no small feat, rather a 10,000-square-foot addition to the already impressive event space. The venue now boasts an impressive 40,000-square-foot footprint, enhancing ilani’s ability to attract large-scale entertainment and business events, drawing more visitors and economic opportunities to the area.
For the eighth consecutive year, Casino Player readers have selected ilani as the Native Northwest’s Best Casino. ilani’s noteworthy list of “Best Ofs” include Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Comps, Best Dealers, Best Video Slots, Best Overall Sportsbook and many more. ilani is set to continue rising to new heights in creating memorable experiences for its valued guests.
WHERE THE FUN BEGINS
Inside, ilani boasts nearly 3,000 cutting-edge slot machines and 75 gaming tables, including penny slots and an impressive high-limit room, catering to all levels of gaming enthusiasts. Guests can try their luck at a variety of table games such as blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat.
Beyond its premier gaming options, ilani offers visitors a diverse array of dining experiences. Guests can enjoy the resort’s newest restaurant, Rock & Brews Restaurant and Concert Bar, indulge in fine dining at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, savor fresh seafood at Line & Lure, enjoy award-winning sushi at Longhouse or taste authentic Asian dishes at Bamboo 8. For casual dining, options like Smash-burger, Taco Cantina, i.talia Pizzeria and Chef Jet in The Market offer something for everyone. The Stadium Sports Bar & Grill provides top-notch game-day fare and features the region’s largest video wall for sports enthusiasts.
Additionally, Bella Vista on the top floor of the hotel offers a refined Italian dining experience with breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains.
MEETINGS, MUSIC AND MORE
ilani’s award-winning Meeting & Entertainment Center is one of the most unique venues in the Portland metro area. The multi-use facility comes fully equipped, complete with production, sound and lighting specialists. The venue can host groups and conventions of various sizes and attract epic shows from legendary, world-class entertainers like Smokey Robinson, Pete Davidson, Miranda Lambert, Tom Segura, Gladys Knight, REO Speedwagon, Rascal Flatts and more.
Located in Ridgefield, WA—just a short drive north of Portland— ilani is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. The resort features a luxury hotel with nearly 300 rooms, more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space and 20 restaurants, bars and retail outlets.
For more information, visit ilaniresort.com or call 1.877.GO.ilani.
FIRST-PLACE WINS: Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Casino, Best Comps, Best Dealers, Best High Limit Room, Best Video Slots, Best Carnival Games, Best Craps, Best Overall Sportsbook, Best Betting Options and Best Prop Bets.
SECOND PLACE-WINS: Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Pool, Best VIP Lounge/Services, Best Hosts, Best Promotions, Best Table Games, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Reel Slots, Best Blackjack, Best Roulette, Best Sportsbook Promotions and Friendliest Sportsbook.
THIRD PLACE-WINS: Best Players Club and Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area.
LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, PA
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia stands as a premier destination in South Philly’s Stadium District, where guests can immerse themselves in the excitement of four major professional sports teams, enjoy top-notch entertainment, savor exceptional dining and experience luxurious accommodations and world-class gaming. As a cornerstone of entertainment in the Philadelphia region and across Pennsylvania, Live! Philadelphia has earned the prestigious Players Choice Award and a total of 26 Best of Gaming Awards, including 15 first-place honors.
From the moment you arrive, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia offers an unparalleled experience, seamlessly combining the excitement of cutting- edge gaming, unforgettable entertainment, gourmet dining and elegant hotel accommodations, all in one vibrant location. It’s a unique destination where the energy of professional sports meets the luxury of a casino resort.
Gaming is a central focus for the property, with more than 2,000 state- of-the-art slot machines on the casino floor, including a mix of the latest games and classic favorites, such as Lightning Link, Wheel of Fortune, Buffalo, Dragon Train and a full line of Quick Hits and Progressives.
For table game enthusiasts, the property features 134 live-action table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, Pai Gow Tiles, Fortune Pai Gow, Face Up Pai Gow, Sic Bo, Big Six, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Criss Cross Poker, Spanish 21, Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em, Mississippi Stud and Let It Ride. Live! Philadelphia also offers a dedicated 29-table poker room featuring a private cage, restrooms, big- screen TVs and phone chargers at each position. And if you are feeling tired, on-site masseuses can offer a shoulder massage while you play, so you don’t have to miss a hand.
For those interested in sports betting, Live! Philadelphia has partnered with industry leading sportsbook FanDuel, to create the FanDuel Sportsbook and Lounge at Sports & Social. Guests can experience access to Fan- Duel’s unmatched fantasy and sports betting platforms, which include all major U.S. sports: football, baseball, hockey, basketball, soccer, golf, boxing, motorsports racing and more. Guests have multiple options to wager, including self-service kiosks and retail windows, all within sight of the big game.
All guests are encouraged to sign up for the nationally recognized, award-winning Live! Rewards customer loyalty program. The program takes winning to a whole new level with a card tier program featuring player benefits that are bigger and better than ever. Classic, Gold, Platinum, Black, Jade and Chairman’s Club members can earn great benefits no matter how much they play.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia offers a little something for everyone when it comes to dining and nightlife. Guests can experience a variety of award-winning dining and entertainment options on-site, including the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse The Prime Rib; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine with a private karaoke room; and Sports & Social Philly, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge. The property also offers live entertainment throughout the week at Center Bar and The Prime Rib, as well as unique shows and events in the 15,000-squarefoot Event Center.
Those wanting to make it an overnight stay can check out Live! Hotel Philadelphia. Consisting of 12 stories of 208 well-appointed rooms, Live! Hotel Philadelphia offers stunning views of the surrounding sports venues and the Philadelphia skyline. Each room is designed with a soothing, cool palette of finishes including quartz counters, spacious tiled bathrooms and thoughtful furniture pieces. Upper-level suites include living and dining spaces furnished for entertaining groups.
Live! Philadelphia is conveniently located six miles from the Philadelphia International Airport and just off I-76 and I-95, inside South Philadelphia’s Stadium District.
Visit www.philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com.
FIRST-PLACE WINS: Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Hotel, Best Hotel Staff, Best Suites, Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Casino, Best Players Club, Best Hosts, Best Dealers, Best High Limit Room, Best Video Slots, Best Roulette, Best Keno, Best Betting Options and Best Prop Bets.
SECOND-PLACE WINS: Best Hotel Lobby, Best Rooms, Best Promotions, Best Poker Room and Best Overall Sportsbook.
THIRD-PLACE WINS: Best Table Games, Best Non-Smoking Casino/ Area, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Blackjack, Best Sportsbook Promotions and Friendliest Sportsbook.
MONARCH CASINO RESORT SPA, Black Hawk, CO
Monarch Casino Resort Spa is now the ultimate winner in Casino Player’s Best of Gaming Awards – Colorado region. From Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Table Games, Best Casino, Best Overall Sportsbook and so many more there’s no limit on excitement. So, it’s the perfect place to write your own story. Whether that story is winning big on the gaming floor, or experiencing our award-winning amenities, there’s no better scene for your story to unfold.
Relax in luxury accommodations, from premier guest rooms to balcony suites. When you walk into your room, you’re immediately overcome with a sense of freedom and a hint of being spoiled. Dramatic canyon views await out the palatial windows, as the late-afternoon sunshine pours in to frame unending scenes of the forest-filled mountainside that paints the length of the canyon. Perhaps there is such a thing as perfection.
Spa Monarch, the Art of Relaxation at the Top of Black Hawk. 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 will start in the Aqua Lounge, where the views of the canyon alone are worth an entire day.
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. There you’ll find over 1,000 of your favorite slot and video poker machines and over 40 of your favorite table games including baccarat, Buffalo Black Jack, Pai Gow and so many more. Each game and every table is another opportunity to add a chapter about winning to the story of your stay.
Dine daring! Five exquisite restaurants await to tantalize your appetite, each boasting its own distinct ambiance and flavors, temptations and satisfactions. From mid-week social hours to endless dining options and roundthe- clock service, craft your Monarch experience to your every desire.
Step into Bistro Mariposa to embrace the sensory journey of flame- kissed flank steak, sweetly charred street corn from the grill and margaritas that feel cool in the hand and spicy going down. Social Hour beckons with half-priced appetizers and select cocktails, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. Indulge with top-shelf tequilas and mezcals and witness the precision and panache of the open kitchen—a harmonious blend of orchestration and performance, inviting contemplation of endless possibilities. Whether you seek a casual sip, engaging conversation or a full dining experience, Bistro Mariposa promises the perfect beginning or conclusion to your night.
Through an array of every imaginable slot machine available beckons a bluish glow. From behind the glass over 300 labels of wines from around the world invite you into the hallway that leads to unimaginable tastes. Welcome to Monarch Chophouse. A modern twist on the classic steakhouse. Home to crafted cocktails like the Smoky Old Fashioned and the Casino Royale. Along with classic steakhouse favorites like the ambitious Tomahawk, and a tableside Caesar. Raise your tastes and your expectations here.
Your buffet experience begins with an endless array of culinary delights. With nearly unlimited options stretching on and on, cuisines from around the world converge in Black Hawk. Whether you crave classic Italian dishes, Korean short ribs, Pho, BBQ favorites, Latin cuisine or indulgent cold-water lobster tails, your desires are fulfilled without having to search far.
Just off the gaming floor lies Black Hawk’s only 24-hour restaurant: Twenty-Four 7. It’s the perfect place to refuel from game play and the best people watching on property. Let your inner child go wild with breakfast served all day; or get a cold one with friends over burgers and savory bites.
Venture outside, the rooftop pool awaits. Outdoors, with a glorious view, the rooftop hot tub serves as a four-season oasis—especially in the winter months, where you can watch the snow fly and come to rest in the sea of evergreens that surround you. This, you think to yourself, is exactly where I want my story to be written.
For more information on all that Monarch offers, visit www.monarchblackhawk.com.
FIRST-PLACE WINS: Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Hotel, Best Rooms, Best Pool, Best Spa, Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Casino, Best Players Club, Best Table Games, Best High Limit Room, Best Poker Room, Best Video Slots, Best Carnival Games, Best Keno, Best Overall Sportsbook and Best Sportsbook Promotions.
SECOND-PLACE WINS: Best Hotel Lobby, Best Hotel Staff, Best Suites, Favorite Casino To Vacation At, Best VIP Lounge/Services, Best Promotions, Best Poker Tournaments, Best Blackjack and Best Video Poker.
THIRD-PLACE WINS: Best Hosts, Best Comps, Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Reel Slots, Best Craps, Best Roulette and Best Betting Options.
