Strictly Slots December 2022

The Best of Slots 2022

Best Overall Casino: Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino

L aughlin started with humble beginnings, but has become a prime casino destination. Just a 90-minute drive south of Vegas, Laughlin features a more relaxed atmosphere than Sin City’s hustle and bustle. A Laughlin getaway is something every casino traveler should experience at least once. Maybe you’ll even become a convert, one of the loyalists who keep coming back for the mix of hiking, biking and watersports on the Colorado River and Lake Mojave. Casinos in the area date back to 1966, when Don Laughlin bought the South Point Motel and Bar. He added 12 slot machines and two gaming tables. The gambling hall proved so popular that the little motel grew into the Riverside Resort. Other operators followed and now visitors can pick among their gaming destinations. This year, readers selected a repeat of last year’s top two properties with a new resort sliding into third. Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino is again this year’s Best Overall Casino. A longtime favorite, the Riverside brought in top accolades for Best Reel Slots, Best Nickel Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best 50-Cent Slots, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, and several other awards. This property goes out of its way to cater to slot fans and our readers continue recognizing that year in and year out. Golden Nugget Laughlin once again finished just behind and works hard to please slot fans. The Nugget has finished among the top two for several years. On the banks of the Colorado River, the Nugget brings a tropical rainforest vibe and hit a home run as Best Video Poker, Best Video Slots, Best Progressive Slots, Best Penny Slots, Best $5+ Slots, Best Slot Club, Best Hosts, and Best Customer Service. Tropicana Laughlin made an impressive showing this year with readers as well, jumping up to the third-place spot. Readers responded to the casino’s focus on players, giving the Trop top honors for Best Slot Club Promotions, Best Casino Cocktail Service, and some other nice finishes as well. When heading to Las Vegas, Laughlin can be an excellent day trip to get away from the hustle and bustle. Some wins might just come your way as well. LAUGHLIN

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Best Overall Casino ❶ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❷ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❸ Tropicana Laughlin Best Video Poker ❶ Golden Nugget Laughlin ❷ Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino ❸ Aquarius Casino Resort Best Variety of Slots

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