Casino Player’s Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards 2023 – That’s Entertainment!
That’s Entertainment!
The show tickets are booked and the bags are packed. For many casino players, some time at the dice tables or slot machines naturally includes a great concert, show, comedy act or some other opportunity to take in some top-notch entertainment. Chill out and check out a local band or sit on the front row of a major-name touring act. There’s something special about cutting loose for some fun at a casino entertainment venue.
Many casino properties offer state-of-the-art venues with high-tech sound and light systems. There’s just something for everyone: music, dancing, comedy and mesmerizing visual effects. These properties have guests tapping their feet, singing along, and reveling in the good times. Check out some of the casino world’s best options for entertainment.
Best Overall Entertainment
Some properties simply go above and beyond on the entire entertainment front. Look for a bit of everything at these casinos, from massive arenas with huge acts and shows to more quaint facilities with rockin’ vibes to small yet cool dives that might be perfect for ordering a drink and checking out a singer-songwriter. Grab a seat and get the fun going at these excellent options.
Atlantic City: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City
Detroit: Caesars Windsor
Florida: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Gulf Coast: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Colorado: Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Iowa: Harrah’s Council Bluffs
Lake Tahoe: Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Las Vegas Locals: Red Rock Resort Casino
Las Vegas Strip: Caesars Palace
Laughlin: Harrah’s Laughlin
Louisiana: L’auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Maryland: MGM National Harbor
Missouri: River City Casino & Hotel
Native Midwest: Soaring Eagle Casino Resort
Native Northwest: ilani
Native South: Wind Creek Atmore
Native Southwest: Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
New England: Mohegan Sun
New York: Turning Stone Resort Casino
Ohio: MGM Northfield Park
Oklahoma: Choctaw Casino Resort Durant
Pennsylvania: Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia
Racino: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Reno: Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: Hollywood Lawrenceburg
Tunica: Gold Strike Casino Resort
Best Place to See A Concert
The booming bass, the harmonizing vocals, the complete stage show—a great concert brings some great energy. Talented bands and singers can really connect with the audience. Whether you’re a little bit country or a little bit rock ’n’ roll, casinos offer concerts to fit any taste. From softer sounds and rhythm and blues to heavy metal and rap, casino bookers go out of their way to bring major touring acts to their venues. Grab a ticket for that Vegas residency or head to the local casino for a big night of music. These properties certainly hit the high notes.
Atlantic City: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Chicagoland: The Venue, Horseshoe Hammond
Detroit: The Colosseum, Caesars Windsor
Florida: Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Gulf Coast: Studio A, IP Casino Resort Spa
Iowa: Event Center, Rhythm City Casino Resort
Las Vegas Downtown: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Las Vegas Locals: The Orleans Arena, The Orleans
Las Vegas Strip: Dolby Live at Park MGM, Park MGM
Laughlin: Edgewater Casino Resort
Louisiana: Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Maryland: The Hall at Live!, Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
Missouri: Star Pavilion, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Native Midwest: Treasure Island Amphitheater, Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Native Northwest: The Skookum Creek Event Center, Little Creek Casino Resort
Native South: Amphitheater, Wind Creek Atmore
Native Southwest: Yaamava’ Theater, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Casino
New England: Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun
New York: The Event Center, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Ohio: Hard Rock Event Center, Hard Rock Cincinnati
Oklahoma: The Cove, River Spirit Casino Resort
Pennsylvania: The Event Center at Live!, Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia
Racino: Rollins Center, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Reno: Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: The Showroom, Belterra Casino Resort
Tunica: River Palace Entertainment Center, Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Best Outdoor Concerts
Let the good times roll in the open air. Bask in the super sounds and cool breezes in a great outdoor venue. Some properties boast perfect amphitheaters with great sounds and good seats all around. Others may simply have a nice outdoor bar complete with a small stage and plenty of great artists. A beach concert may even be possible at some coastal casinos. These casinos are bringing some great outdoor opportunities to rock out and have some fun.
Iowa: Battery Park, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Downtown Las Vegas: Fremont Street Experience
Las Vegas Locals: Sandbar Grille, Red Rock Resort Casino
Las Vegas Strip: Mandalay Bay Beach, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Laughlin: Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater, Harrah’s Laughlin
Missouri: Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Hollywood Casino St. Louis
Native Midwest: Treasure Island Amphitheater, Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Native Northwest: Tulalip Amphitheatre, Tulalip Resort Casino
Native South: Amphitheater, Wind Creek Atmore
Native Southwest: AVA Amphitheater, Casino Del Sol
New England: Party on the Patio Concert Series, Mohegan Sun
Oklahoma: Beats & Bites Stage, Riverwind Casino
Southern Indiana: Hollywood on the Roof, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
Best Comedy Club/Venue
A great comedian can really keep the laughs coming. Greats like Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and even Larry the Cable Guy have a way with words and humor that many of us envy. Check out some of these clubs for some top acts or maybe discover some up-and-comers who tickle your funny bone. Order up a round of drinks for your friends and get ready to smile, laugh and keep the fun rolling.
Atlantic City: AC Jokes.com Comedy Clubs, Resorts Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City
Las Vegas Downtown: Delirious Comedy Club, Downtown Grand Hotel Casino
Las Vegas Locals: The Laugh Factory, Tropicana Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip: Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, MGM Grand
Laughlin: Comedy on the Edge, Edgewater Casino Resort
Maryland: Bonkerz Comedy, Rocky Gap Casino Resort Golf
Native Midwest: Club Four One, Island Resort Casino
New England: Roar! Comedy Club, MGM Springfield
Pennsylvania: Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Mohegan Pennsylvania
Reno: Laugh Factory, Silver Legacy
