Strictly Slots December 2022

The Best of Slots 2022

Best Overall Casino: Red Rock Casino Resort

LAS VEGAS LOCALS

A quick trip away from the Strip and busy Downtown Las Vegas offers a different side of Sin City. It’s a city where people live, work, play, and send their kids to school—just like any other city. And on this side of the city, locals also have their own casinos for some gambling as well. Some of the best gaming experiences can be where Vegas locals play. These properties are located throughout the city and also in neighbor ing Henderson and North Las Vegas. Some of these are home away from home for local players that often include bowling alleys and movie the aters along with restaurants, lounges and spas. And when it comes to a chance for slot and video poker players to win, payback percentages are some of the highest you’ll find anywhere. The top two casinos from 2021 also landed in the same spots this year. Red Rock is again the gold standard for Best Overall Casino this year with South Point again in second. Red Rock Casi no Resort is located in the Summerlin area on the west side of Las Vegas. Visitors will enjoy com pletely renovated and redesigned rooms, with a modern look featuring desert oasis-inspired aesthetics.

Red Rock also houses numerous great dining options, from high-end eateries like T-Bones Chophouse and Blue Ribbon Sushi to more casual and quick-bite options. The property is also just a short trip to the natural wonder of Red Rock Canyon, perfect for a day of hiking and exploring. Readers ranked it at the top for Best Video Slots, Best $5+ Slots, Best High-End Slot Area, Best Slot Club, Best Comps, Best VIP Service, and Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area. South Point Hotel Casino and Spa again earned the silver medal and remains a locals’ favorite. This top-notch resort features a world class hotel complete with luxury hotel, spa and pool. The property also offers guests a 16-screen movie complex, bowling alley and more. The South Point Arena and Equestrian Center also hosts some of the major rodeos and horse riding events. South Point was noted for Best Video Pok er, Best Progressive Slots, Best Dollar Slots, Best Slot Club Promotions, Best Hosts, Best Customer Service, and Best Cocktail Service. A new entry found the podium this year with Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin grab bing third. Readers rated this property as Casino Where You Feel Luckiest and Best Quarter Slots.

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