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The Best of Slots 2022

Best Overall Casino: Golden Nugget Lake Charles

LOUISIANA

H ead to the Cajun State for plenty of history, great food and some gambling. Louisiana has a lot to check out. That includes one giant land-based casino, Harrah’s New Orleans, with Big Easy access to the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, amazing music, great cuisine and much more. Head northwest for a cluster of riverboat casinos in Shreveport-Bossier City. Lake Charles also boasts plenty of gaming as well as water sports or a look at wildlife along the Creole Nature Trail. When riverboats were new in Louisiana, there were set boarding and disembarking times, as well as openings and closings. That’s no longer the case. The boats remain stationary and gaming continues 24 hours a day both on the boats and on land. For Best Overall Casino, Golden Nugget made it four years in a row and continues as a reader favorite. The 242-acre waterfront resort features much more beyond the gaming floor including a marina, spa and golf course. The Nugget earned top honors for Best Video Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best $5+ Slots, Best Variety of Slots, Best Slot Club, Best Slot Club Promotions, and Friendliest Casino. Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel (formerly Eldorado Resort Casino) once again found No. 2 and offers a luxurious hotel and casino experience. Readers recognized Bally’s for Best Progressive Slots, Best Video Slots, Best Variety of Slots, Best Nickel Slots, Best Dollar Slots, Best $5+ Slots, Best High-End Slot Area, Best Comps, Best Customer Service, and Best Casino Cocktail Service. Raise a glass because Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City (just across the Red River from Shreveport) once again finds the third-place slot. A favorite for its relaxed, island atmosphere—and frozen margaritas—this property grabbed readers’ attention as Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Hosts, and nice finishes in several other categories.

Best Comps: Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel

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