Best Casino Resorts In Indiana

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  • Mohegan Sun
    Uncasville, Connecticut

    The Mohegan Sun comprises three hotel towers with a combined 1,563 guestrooms and suites. Mohegan tribal stories come to life throughout the hotel’s design. Rooms are outfitted with the latest technologies, like lightning fast WiFi and intelligent thermostats. Other amenities include a fitness center, pool and Mandara Spa.
    Photo courtesy of Mohegan Sun

  • Casino Del Sol
    Tucson

    This resort in the high Sonoran Desert of Arizona offers 215 guest rooms and suites, and amenities like welcome fruit plates, a swimming pool with two poolside hot tubs, outdoor fire pits, the full-service Hiapsi Spa and an 18-hole championship golf course.
    Photo courtesy of Casino Del Sol

  • Pechanga Resort Casino
    Temecula, California

    When guests of the Pechanga Resort aren’t playing on the largest casino floor in California, they can relax in one of 1,090 luxury guest rooms, swim in the 4.5-acre pool complex (including two waterslides, swim-up bar and a beach-entry pool), unwind at Spa Pechanga or grab a bite to eat at one of a dozen restaurants on property.
    Photo courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino

  • Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
    Hollywood, Florida

    The 469 suites at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida feature signature Hard Rock amenities, like Sleep Like a Rock bedding, guitar rentals and the exclusive Sound of Your Stay audio program.
    Photo courtesy of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

  • Encore Boston Harbor Resort
    Everett, Massachusetts

    Rooms at the Encore Boston Harbor come equipped with flatscreen TVs, high-speed wireless internet access, Wynn Dream Beds with 507-thread-count sheets, spacious marble bathrooms with separate shower and soaking tub, and voice-activated lighting and temperature controls.
    Photo courtesy of Encore Boston Harbor Resort

  • French Lick Resort & West Baden Springs Hotel
    French Lick, Indiana

    Established in 1845, French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana has undergone extensive refurbishment and restoration to make it look much like it did during its original golden days. For some 200 years, travelers have been coming to the area for the medicinal Pluto Mineral Springs, which guests of the resort can still enjoy today, along with modern amenities like high speed internet, a 27,000-square-foot spa and an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course.
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  • WinStar World Casino and Resort
    Thackerville, Oklahoma

    Guests at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Oklahoma get to stay just steps from one of the world’s biggest casinos, with nearly 400,000 square feet of gaming space. Amenities include a resort pool with private cabanas, an 18-hole championship golf course and the full-service Spa at WinStar.
    Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

  • IP Casino Resort Spa
    Biloxi, Mississippi

    This AAA Four Diamond property on the Mississippi Gulf Coast towers 32 stories over Biloxi’s Back Bay. The hotel offers more than 1.000 rooms and suites, a resort pool with a beach-type entrance, fitness center, spa and a 70,000-square-foot casino.
    Photo courtesy of IP Casino Resort Spa

  • Foxwoods Resort Casino
    Mashantucket, Connecticut

    Staying at Foxwoods means staying at one of four hotels: the Grand Pequot Tower, Great Cedar Hotel, Two Trees Inn or the Fox Tower. This range of choices means there’s a room for every taste and budget, all offering convenient access to the resort’s shopping, dining and entertainment offerings.
    Photo courtesy of Foxwoods Resort Casino

  • The Venetian & The Palazzo
    Las Vegas

    Guests at The Venetian & The Palazzo in Las Vegas are greeted by 25-foot-tall Botticino marble columns in the grand lobby. The all-suite sister resorts feature spacious rooms with Italian marble bath tubs, sunken living rooms and 24-hour in-suite dining just steps from everything the Las Vegas Strip has to offer.
    Photo courtesy of The Venetian Resort® Las Vegas

Whether you're gambling in Las Vegas, Atlantic City or somewhere in between, you not only have a choice of where to place your bets but also where to lay your head. These 10 casino hotels offer the best of both–top-notch gaming and excellent amenities.

Try your luck at some of the best Indiana Casinos. Stay & play at one of 2523 casino hotels in Indiana and let the games begin. Apr 21, 2017 15 Best Resorts in Indiana Whether you are looking for a relaxing and romantic trip, or a family-friendly property with many activities, Indiana has resorts to suit any traveler on any budget. The state has a short stretch of shoreline on Lake Michigan as well as several rivers that empty into the Mississippi and many large lakes.

The top 10 winners in the category Best Casino Hotel are as follows:

  1. Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, Connecticut
  2. Casino Del Sol - Tucson
  3. Pechanga Resort Casino - Temecula, California
  4. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - Hollywood, Florida
  5. Encore Boston Harbor Resort - Everett, Massachusetts
  6. French Lick Resort & West Baden Springs Hotel - French Lick, Indiana
  7. WinStar World Casino and Resort - Thackerville, Oklahoma
  8. IP Casino Resort Spa - Biloxi, Mississippi
  9. Foxwoods Resort Casino - Mashantucket, Connecticut
  10. The Venetian & The Palazzo - Las Vegas

A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

Congratulations to all these winning hotels!

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Steve Bourie

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Steve Bourie is the author of the American Casino Guide. Published annually since 1992, 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.

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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 GamingandDestinations.com.

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Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic

Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic is the Publisher of Casino Player magazine and Strictly Slots magazine. Now in its 32nd year, Casino Player has thrived as America’s most popular gambling magazine. Over the decades, millions of gamblers have enjoyed and benefited from Casino Player’s gaming strategies, as well as its ever-changing lifestyle stories. In 1994, Lisa launched its sister publication, Strictly Slots, the nation’s only magazine written exclusively for slots and video poker players. Lisa is an accomplished director specializing in the gaming industry and has more than 35 years of publishing experience.

When you think of small towns in the Midwest, you often think of endless cornfields on flat land. You probably don’t think of a Vegas-style casino resort sitting right in the middle of the cornfields, hills, and backwoods. But that’s where you’ll find French Lick Resort Casino.

A Vegas-themed casino in the heart of America’s heartland. In a town of 1,777 people per 2019 estimates.

But French Lick is much more than your average land-based casino in small-town Indiana. The resort boasts three hotels and golf courses along with its 1,300 slot machines and variety of table and poker games.

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So, if you want a true vacation that explores both the high life and the Heartland, then you will love French Lick more than any location in Indiana.

Want to discover more about gambling in Indiana?

Let’s go into the resort and see why this is one of the hottest destinations in America.

French Lick Resort History

The State of Indiana originally gave Patoka Lake a license to host the casino back in 2006, given the state’s law that at the time only allowed riverboat casinos. So, they intended the first riverboat casino to be floating in the middle of a small pond, or the Boat in the Moat, if that makes any sense.

In 2008, they filled the moat surrounding the boat, and it moved inland to become Indiana’s first land-based casino, where it has since grown into a fully fledged resort and vacation destination.

Which we will now cover in the next section and you will discover why you can make a family vacation in the unlikeliest of places.

Casino Gaming at French Lick Resort

As mentioned in the intro, French Lick Casino’s gaming options include 1,300 slot machines, 37 live dealer table games, and a sportsbook.

Enjoy the open and comfortable atmosphere while playing some of your favorite real money slots that include Blazing 7’s, Wonder 4, Buffalo Thundering 7’s, Fate of the 8, Lightning Link, Dancing Drums, and more.

French Lick offers table games of both skill and chance. So take your pick and dive into games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Craps, Sharpshooter, Mini-Baccarat, Three Card Poker, and more.

If you’re not up for the tables or the slots, you can always head over to the sportsbook.

Place bets on up to 20 different sports from the NFL to something as simple as sailing. Just head on over to the south end of the casino between the bar and player service area and you will find the sportsbook.

Take advantage of the three betting windows or go at it alone in a self-serve kiosk. The kiosks are open 24 hours a day, so if the windows are closed, you’re still in luck.

Often, the casino section is the longest. But given its conciseness, you can safely bet that the casino itself is nothing more than a sliver at French Lick. There is a lot more to this venue.

Dining Options at French Lick Resort

French Lick Resort’s dining options range from fine dining at 1875: The Steakhouse to grab and go and in-room dining. And if there is ever a plethora of dining options available at any casino in Indiana, it’s at French Lick. So let’s get to the good stuff.

1875: The Steakhouse, named to commemorate the first running of the Kentucky Derby, gives you an atmosphere like none other in elegance featuring iconic gardens and the Pluto Spring gazebo. Top class, right? 1875: The Steakhouse offers only the finest aged cuts for pristine flavor and tenderness of 100 percent premium angus beef.

Casual dining makes up most of the casino’s dining destinations with seven dynamic options.

If you’re looking for a hotspot for drinks, then the Power Plant Bar & Grill is the place to be. But they also serve a fair share of appetizers, salads, burgers, and sandwiches.

Spring No. 8 serves the finest craft beers, wines, and cocktails. And like Power Plant, this poolside bar is rocking with gut-filling burgers and appetizers.

Receive a taste of history at the Grand Colonnade Restaurant, the site of the 1931 National Governors’ Conference. This former ballroom is known for its breakfast options which include breakfast pizzas, biscuits and gravy, omelets, French Toast, waffles, you name it.

And if you’re in the mood for the ultimate comfort food, head over to Pluto’s Pizzeria. Find a variety of homemade calzones, pizza, or Stromboli. Order in full or by the slice and you’re in Pizza Heaven.

Each of the above dining options is located in the French Lick Hotel. So if you’re frequenting there, you don’t have to go far for the best food in the area. And boy, do you have choices galore.

But if you’re staying at West Baden Springs, you’re also covered with two stellar dining options.

Located in the hotel’s original dining room, Cafe Sinclair’s is the ultimate location for breakfast or a fine brunch. Whether you’re looking for something simple like fresh fruit or something more sophisticated, you’ll find it at Cafe Sinclair’s.

Ballard’s in the Atrium is your mutant hybrid of casual and upscale dining. Enjoy the view of the West Baden Springs Hotel Dome while you immerse yourself in salads, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, double entrees, etc.

Hanging out at the Donald Ross Golf Course? Hit up Hagen’s ClubHouse Restaurant and enjoy the panoramic view of the course while you dine in to the restaurant’s world-famous ribs and sandwiches. If you’re at the Pete Dye Golf Course, then The Mansion is where you want to be. You’ll get the best views in the house of Indiana’s bounding backwoods while you enjoy a hearty lunch in a quiet setting.

Over in Valley Tower is French Lick’s latest dining option, Valley Bar. Down regional craft beers and customized cocktails and light cuisine. Conveniently located near the Events Center, it’s the perfect place to gather after the big show or if the Colts are playing, it’s a fantastic spot to catch the action.

Casino Park Grill is the perfect place for a grab and go breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Located just off the casino floor, stop in for a quick bite then get back to the gaming action.

There are two more grab and go options, the French Lick Mercantile and Xanadu Coffee and Creamery. You’ll find the former in the French Lick Springs Hotel and the latter West Baden Springs. Regardless of where you’re staying, if you’re in the mood for something quick, you know where to find it.

Gambling Promotions and Entertainment

The easiest and finest promotion at the casino is French Lick Rewards, where you’ll earn points for stepping into the casino and playing your favorite games at the slots and tables.

Sign up, play, and start earning casino comps, exclusive offers, and promotional giveaways. Casino play earns are tiered from Ruby to Amber to Emerald, and the higher your tier, the more perks and benefits you’ll have coming your way.

Oh, and you can also earn and redeem credits resort-wide either through dining, shopping, and staying overnight. The more time you spend at the resort, the more perks you’re earning.

What perks are we talking about?

When you accumulate points, you can redeem credits at any dining venue, golf course, shop, spa, hotel rooms, and more. As long as you’re redeeming at French Lick-owned locations, the perks keep on coming.

French Lick Resort Hotel Accommodations

As mentioned, French Lick Resort is the home of three hotels. So if you’re looking for a place to stay while planning a casino trip in small-town Indiana, you need not venture far.

When you take one look at West Baden Springs Hotel, you’d think you’re looking at a small castle. Described as anything but ordinary, you can expect an extraordinary experience at West Baden Springs. And if you’re a history buff, take note that you’re stepping in a 120-year-old National Historic Landmark.

Now, if you want something even more historical than West Baden, then the French Lick Springs Hotel is where it’s at. Originally built in 1901, the hotel’s “miracle waters” attract visitors from all over the world.

If history and old buildings aren’t your thing (hearing footsteps on wood at one in the morning is often alarming) then check out Valley Tower. Valley Tower offers a modernized complement to the two historic hotels at the resort.

French Lick Resort Signature Attractions

At most casino locations, you must venture off the beaten path if you want to take a day off from the casino. Not at French Lick, whose signature attractions include three golf courses and two spas.

The golf courses at French Lick are nothing short of legendary and fit for the elite golfer. So much that the Pete Dye Course hosted the 2015 Senior PGA Championship, and it has also hosted the LPGA Championship since 2013.

The century-old Donald Ross Course at French Lick was designed in 1917, and the course itself hosted the 1924 PGA Championship.

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If you’re looking for a quick game with a twist, check out the nine-hole Valley Links Golf Course. What’s the twist? The original course was an eighteen-hole course recently converted into a nine-hole course. Good luck.

If you’re looking for a challenging game featuring breathtaking scenery, then Sultan’s Run is where it’s at. This course is technically located 30 minutes away in Jasper, Indiana. But if you’re a golf enthusiast, you definitely want to make a pit stop here after playing at the French Lick courses.

Now, if you’re looking for rejuvenation, hit up the spas at French Lick.

If total relaxation is in your future, The Spa at French Lick is where it’s happening. Take advantage of the diverse treatments in 28 different rooms and receive a one-of-a-kind experience in the legendary Pluto Mineral Bath before finishing with a Sacred Stone Massage.

If you’re looking for relaxation with a fitness twist, The Spa at West Baden is your prime destination. Enjoy 12 rooms of world-class treatments, a hair salon, plus a fitness center and indoor lap pool to get in the best workout of your life while staying at the resort.

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As you can see, the French Lick Resort and Casino is the ultimate vacation destination nestled in south-central Indiana’s hills.

Whether casino gaming, fine dining, golf, or spa treatments are your thing, this venue has it all. And for you history buffs who love classic architecture, staying on-site is a definite treat.

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So if you scoffed at the beginning of the article about French Lick’s many amenities, you should now see just how much you can do even if you get away from the grind of the modern-day rat race in a small town like French Lick.

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