Strictly Slots December 2022

The Best of Slots 2022

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Best Overall Casino: Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

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O ne of America’s newest gaming states, Ohio got in on the action in 2012. The state has implemented legal casino gaming differently than its Midwest neighbors such as Illinois and Indiana, which initially placed casinos on river boats in towns away from their largest cities. Ohio, however, has casinos spread out across sev eral of the state’s largest cities including Colum bus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo. Ohio casinos tend to be in urban settings with many options for lodging, so casinos partner with local hotels, opening opportunities for cross promotion. Strictly Slots readers remained highly impressed with three properties as seen over the last three years, only with a change at the top. The state has several other great properties that also earned nice honors among the other cate gories. Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati vaulted into the lead position after finishing runner-up over the last two years. The property offers 1,600 slots along with excellent dining and entertainment options. The Hard Rock Cafe Terrace can also be a great spot for grabbing a nice cocktail and a bite to eat. The property offers a bit of everything and this year took the gold medal for Best Variety of Slots, Best Progressive Slots, Best Penny Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best $5+ Slots, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best High-End Slot Area, Best Slot Club, Best Slot Club Promotions, Best Players Club Lounge, Best VIP Services, Friendliest Casi

no, Best Casino Cocktail Service, and Best Cus tomer Service. Hollywood Casino Columbus dropped one spot this year, but remains popular with slot players. Look for a great mix of 2,200 slots and numeros promotions, including highly popular slot tournaments. Fitting the proper ty’s name, the Hollywood’s restaurants are film themed, with the Final Cut steakhouse a partic ular favorite. The casino earned star credit for Best Reel Slots, Best Video Slots, Best Dollar Slots, and Best Hosts. Rounding out the top three for the third straight year is JACK Cleveland Casino. Cleve land rocks in this case and the property earned nice finishes among all the categories.

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