Casinos and Gambling in St. Louis
Since riverboat gambling was approved several years ago in Missouri, casinos and gambling establishments have started to appear all over the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The casinos and gambling establishments have not only increased in numbers but get more elaborate by the year.
Most people come to St Louis for the well known attractions, such as the St Louis Zoo, the Arch, and Forest Park. More and more, people are starting to think of St. Louis when they want to experience the excitement of visiting a first class hotel-casino. There is no longer a need to travel to Las Vegas or Atlantic City to enjoy the action of busy casinos. Ameristar Casino St. Charles
Ameristar Casino St. Charles was formerly known as the Station Casino St. Charles. The casino is located just 10 minutes west of Lambert St. Louis International Airport.
Argosy Alton Belle Casino
The Alton Belle Casino is located just 25 minutes north of downtown St. Louis in Alton, IL. The Alton Belle now has unlimited boarding. Previously you needed to board the boat and go for a river cruise to enjoy gambling.
Casino Queen
The Casino Queen is a four story replica of a 19th century riverboat. The Casino Queen is docked on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River directly across from the Gateway Arch and the President Casino on the Admiral. The Casino Queen offers the best view of downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch.
Harrah's St. Louis
Harrah's St. Louis is perhaps the largest gaming complex in the metropolitan St. Louis area. Harrah's has a 8 floor 291 room luxury hotel right on the premises. The property also features two uniquely designed casinos. You won't get any closer to Las Vegas anywhere else in St. Louis!
Who needs Las Vegas of Atlantic City?
Most people come to St Louis for the well known attractions, such as the St Louis Zoo, the Arch, and Forest Park. More and more, people are starting to think of St. Louis when they want to experience the excitement of visiting a first class hotel-casino. There is no longer a need to travel to Las Vegas or Atlantic City to enjoy premiere entertainment, an endless selection of dining experiences, and the action of busy casinos.
Harrah's, the well known, Las Vegas Hotel Chain, dominates the landscape of the River Port Area. Alive with glittering lights and action, this Hotel and Casino offers entertainment for gamblers and partiers alike. Harrah's provides 502 upscale hotel rooms and suites, including all of the full service features that Harrah's is known to provide. They offer all of the new table games and slots, including 150 New Hot Slots, and St. Louis´ first stand up Black Jack. If you are looking for more than gambling Harrah's offers live entertainment at the VooDoo Cafe and Lounge every Friday and Saturday night with no cover charge for the ladies. IF you are hungry they have 9 restaurants onsite, so you won't have to leave the property!
Right across the river in St Charles, not even a 10 minute ride away, is the Ameristar Casino. Ameristar was the first casino to open in St Louis and is now the largest attraction among the St Louis Casinos. Recently completing renovations, this beautiful 130,000 square foot casino mimics the grand Victorian age, and includes a step back in time with the 1800s Street-Scape, and a grand 2-story fountain. Offering all of the latest games and entertainment, this historical atmosphere fits perfectly within the Historical District of St Charles, Missouri. Offering 7 restaurants and the ‘King Cat Club', this Casino has it all.
These are just two of several Casinos that offer great games, fun, and excitement. Among the others are the Alton Belle Casino, President Casino on the Admiral, and across the river from the Gateway Arch is the Casino Queen, which offers free parking to guests.
Whether you like to casually hit the slots, or play the big leagues in Vegas, St Louis has casinos that can hold their own. With hundreds of hotel rooms, and exciting entertainment, the next time you are in St Louis for pleasure or business, take time out of your busy evening to stop in and say hello, and maybe … take home a souvenir! |
