Casino Player September 2022

THE BEST OF GAMING 2022

I f there’s a major waterway in Missouri, it’s a good bet there will be some form of gaming. Casinos don’t have to cruise as they once did, and they offer everything you’d expect from full-service casino resorts. That includes wonderful restaurants, buffets and everything in between as dining options. Visitors can also expect full-service spas, showrooms featuring major entertainment acts, cool lounges and bars, and so much more. A casino trip to the Show Me State offers plenty of amenities and lots of fun. Resorts range almost as far as the rivers do, on the Mississippi from Carruthersville in the south to LaGrange, 350 miles to the north; and on the Missouri from Boonville, near the center of the state, 100 miles west to Kansas City and to St. Joseph, another 55 miles north-northwest from K.C. The biggest clusters are around St. Louis and Kansas City, and that’s where Casino Player readers once again focused when choosing their favorites for 2021. Bally’s Kansas City Casino makes a big move from outside the top three in 2021 to taking the gold medal this year, one of several well performing Bally’s properties in this year’s poll. This elegant casino offers plenty of bang for the gambling buck including 900 slot machines, 20 table games and excellent dining and cocktail options like Pulse Bar, Tradewinds Marketplace and Parlays. The property has also unveiled the new 1800 Baccarat Lounge featuring 1800 Noodle Bar. When it came to Casino Player readers, the casino garnered plenty of attention including Favorite Casino Resort For A Staycation, Best Casino, Best Players Club, Best VIP Lounge/Services, Best Promotions, Best Table Games, Casino Where You Feel The Luckiest and Best Video Slots. Missouri

Best Casino: Bally's Kansas City Casino

After two years in the top spot, Argosy Casino Hotel fell just one spot. Located just north of Kansas City in Riverside, the property continues gathering plenty of high honors. This luxury hotel features an amazing spa, five restaurants, 24-hour fitness center and a casino with more than 1,400 slots. Players can also walk along the EH Young Riverfront. Gambling fans gave Argosy a wide array of awards including Best Suites, Favorite Casino To Vacation At, Best High Limit Room and Best Reel Slots. Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino also moved from outside the top three last year to land a bronze medal in 2022. The casino earned props for Best Poker Room, Best Non-Smoking Casino, and finished among the top three in several other categories.

RESORT Best Hotel

Best Overall Gaming Resort ❶ Bally's Kansas City Casino

❷ Argosy Casino Hotel ❸ Harrah’s Kansas City Hotel and Casino

❶ River City Casino ❷ Horseshoe St. Louis ❸ Argosy Casino Hotel

Best Hotel Lobby

❶ River City Casino ❷ Argosy Casino Hotel ❸ Hollywood Casino St. Louis Best Hotel Staff ❶ Hollywood Casino St. Louis

❷ Argosy Casino Hotel ❸ Isle of Capri Boonville

Best Rooms

❶ Horseshoe St. Louis ❷ River City Casino ❸ Argosy Casino Hotel

Best Suites

❶ Argosy Casino Hotel ❷ River City Casino ❸ Hollywood Casino St. Louis

Best Hotel: River City Casino

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