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Top Ten Casinos in the USA (Page 1 of 2)
The United States is home to many great casinos, but if you want to know which ten are the most famous and popular, below is a list with a short description of each.
1. Foxwoods Resort Casino
The Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut makes the coveted number one spot on the list due to the fact that it is one of the largest casinos on the planet. There are more than 7,000 slot machines, dozens of poker tables as well as the world’s largest bingo hall here. You will also find a Hard Rock Cafe on-site as well as a two-story arcade for the kids.
2. MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Billing itself as “The City of Entertainment” the Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel and Casino is a sight to behold. This complex does resemble a teeming city where thousands of guests converge to try their luck in one of the four, separate themed gaming areas. With close to 4000 slot and video poker machines and over 70 blackjack tables to choose from, you are certain to find just the game you are looking for.
3. Tropicana Casino and Resort
This Atlantic City, New Jersey casino is well known for having loose slot machines where thousands of lucky players have struck it big. Whether you are into blackjack, craps, poker or slots, the Tropicana has you covered. This casino also doubles as a beachfront hotel which means you can play in the surf during the day and hit the tables at night.
4. The Peppermill
Located in Reno, Nevada, this amazing looking casino is a very impressive establishment that will fulfill all of your gaming desires as well as meet your entertainment and dining needs. Be sure to check out the complimentary fitness club if you visit this top rated casino.
5. The Bellagio
Located on the Strip in Las Vegas, the Bellagio features an amazing water display outside while on the inside it caters toward the elite high rollers. With its lavish rooms and semi-secluded game tables and high stakes action, even the most common patron will feel like royalty here.
6. Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino is a big reason that Las Vegas is known as the mecca of gambling in the United States. This incredible casino offers high stakes gambling in plush and jazzy surroundings. Enjoy the incredible variety of slots, blackjack, high-limit gaming areas, poker room and a full-service race and sports betting area.
7. Wynn Las Vegas
Yes, yet another Vegas casino makes the top ten list! This place literally has it all and then some. Great atmosphere, setting and high style all come together to offer gamblers a remarkable gambling experience. There is even a Maserati dealership inside! You should not be surprised if you end up spotting a celebrity or two at the lively and luxurious Wynn.
8. Caesar’s Palace
With a long, Las Vegas history, Caesar’s Palace offers the best of everything. It has a touch of the Vegas quirkiness which is what you want when you visit this city and it has some great shops, bars and restaurants for when you need a break from the action on the expansive gambling floor.
Cleveland Has Been Named the Lottery Capital of Ohio
Cleveland Has Been Named the Lottery Capital of Ohio
Known by many as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Capital of the world, Cleveland, Ohio has now been dubbed the Lottery Capital of Ohio by the online lottery information site LuckyLotto. This comes as no surprise to Jeff Geffert of Mentor. “I could see how this could be true,” says Geffert, an avid lottery player. “Cleveland is a dying city with a ton of blue collar people that play the lottery everyday in hopes of striking it rich and improving their plight.”
LuckyLotto, an online lottery website specializing in lottery news and information conducted a study of the lottery in Ohio that yielded some surprising results. LuckyLotto reported that Cleveland, in Northeastern Ohio, has more lottery terminals per capita than any other city in Ohio.
According to the official Ohio lottery website, Cleveland has 492 lottery terminals. That is 5.97 lottery terminals per square mile. And Cleveland residents are keeping these terminals busy. “It seems like we have been selling more tickets lately. Especially when gas goes down a couple cents, people seem to buy more lottery tickets,” says Matt Jones, cashier at the local Cleveland Speedway station.
While it may seem more likely that Columbus, Ohio’s capital, would have more lottery terminals, that is not the case. Columbus has only 2.45 lottery terminals per square mile. In fact, big cities Cincinnati, Dayton and Akron were all outperformed by Cleveland when it came to lottery terminals per capita.
With the current state of the national economy, many may be surprised to hear that the lottery is booming in Cleveland, a city that has long suffered from economic instability. Contrary to popular belief, a decline in the economy does not lead to a decline in lottery play. According to Ashley Martinez, a cashier at the Cleveland BP station, Cleveland ticket sales have been up lately. “I estimate that 1 in 3 customers buy a lottery ticket when they come into the store.”
The truth about the lottery is that someone always wins and people always hope that it will be them. When the economy struggles, people seem to have more hope that they will win the jackpot. As a result, a decline in the economy seems to lead to an increase in lottery play. Cleveland lottery players say they would welcome the sale of online lottery tickets. Players in an unfamiliar neighborhood would not have to wonder where to buy lottery tickets-they could use their cell phone to make an online lottery purchase!
No matter what the reasons for the immense popularity of the lottery in Cleveland, LuckyLotto is pleased to name Cleveland the “Lottery Capital of Ohio.”