Casino Player September 2022

THE BEST OF GAMING 2022

PLAYER’S CHOICE AWARD 2022

Laughlin

J ust a 90-minute drive from Sin City, Laughlin is well known as a fun little getaway—a more relaxed alternative to the hustle and bustle of big brother Las Vegas. That doesn’t mean there’s not much to do. Visitors will find a thriving casino scene and a lot of fun. This resort area offers numerous attractions that make it a popular, family friendly destination at the southern tip of the state. Water sports bring visitors to the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, with plenty of boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and biking add to the nature loving atmosphere, with the natural beauty of the Mojave Desert Preserve, Havasu National Wildlife Preserve and Big Bend Recreational Area. The Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs are also a national treasure, listed in the U.S. National Registry of Historic Places, and offering a great look into the country’s past. These etchings of figures on surrounding rock date as far back as 1100 A.D., continuing through about 1900.

Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino

Best Suites

Best Overall Gaming Resort ❶ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❷ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❸ Harrah’s Laughlin Casino

Mix in some casino gaming and this can be the perfect getaway. The gaming history in the area began when Don Laughlin bought the South Point motel and bar in 1966, adding 12 slot machines, two gaming tables, and turning South Point into the Riverside Resort. A 1980s casino boom followed. And when the area grew large enough to require a post office, the Postal Service fittingly named the area “Laughlin.” Don Laughlin’s Riverside repeats as the area’s top casino as Best Overall Gaming Resort. The hotel earned top marks for Best Hotel Lobby, Best Hotel Staff, Favorite Casino To Vacation At, Best Casino, Best Players Club, Best Table Games, Best Poker Room, Best Poker Tournaments, Best Live Poker, Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Video Slots, Best Carnival Games and Best Bingo. The Golden Nugget Laughlin once again impressed gamblers, taking the silver medal for the second straight year. With a tropical theme, comfy 300-room hotel and an elegant and fun environment, Golden Nugget topped the charts for Best Hotel, Best Rooms, Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Hosts, Best Comps, Best Promotions, Best Slot Tournaments, Best Reel Slots, Best Roulette, Best Sportsbook Betting Options and Best Sportsbook Promotions. Harrah’s again rounded out the top three as the property also did in 2021. The casino remains a favorite and earned Best Suites, Best Golf Course, Best VIP Lounge/Services, Best High Limit Room and Best Keno.

❶ Harrah’s Laughlin Casino ❷ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❸ Aquarius Casino Resort ❶ Tropicana Laughlin Hotel ❷ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❸ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❶ Harrah’s Laughlin Casino, Laughlin Ranch Golf Club ❷ Aquarius Casino Resort, Rivers Edge Golf Course Favorite Casino To Vacation At ❶ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❷ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❸ Tropicana Laughlin Hotel Best Pool Best Golf Course

HOTEL Best Hotel

❶ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❷ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❸ Tropicana Laughlin Hotel ❶ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❷ Harrah’s Laughlin Casino ❸ Tropicana Laughlin Hotel ❶ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❷ Harrah’s Laughlin Casino ❸ Tropicana Laughlin Hotel ❶ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❷ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❸ Tropicana Laughlin Hotel

Best Hotel Lobby

Best Hotel Staff

Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation

Best Rooms

❶ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❷ Tropicana Laughlin Hotel ❸ Harrah’s Laughlin Casino

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