With the bells and whistles of slot machines, the cries of \"All in!\" from the poker room and the rich applause for concert in the theater, casinos across the country combine the excitement of live games of chance with a rich nightlife full of music acts, romantic dining and hip bars. For most of the country, there are two major options, Las Vegas or Atlantic City, but just across the border from Chicago in northern Indiana, visitors can try their hand a game of Blackjack or rock out to live rock and roll concerts in a number of major casinos.
The Ameristar Casino in East Chicago features one of largest selections of video and live slot machines in Indiana. The slots rooms span four floors with buy-ins ranging from just a penny to $10. The casino floor includes 50 tables for games such as Blackjack, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud Poker, Roulette and Craps. The casino also offers a special Baccarat room on the top floor.
Guests to the casino can lodge in one of the 290 hotel rooms. The hotel features rooms with hot tubs, glass-enclosed showers and suites.
Visitors will never go hungry at the casino with a number of options for varying budgets. Guests can grab a slice of pizza at Sbarro Italian Eatery or enjoy a full breakfast buffet at the Heritage Buffet. Among other restaurants on-site are the romantic Bugatti's Steak & Pasta or sports fans can catch a game at the Blackjack table at Amerisports.
Ameristar Casino & Hotel East Chicago - Hammond
777 Ameristar Blvd.
East Chicago, IN 46312
219-378-3000
ameristar.com
With one of the best selections of table games in Indiana, the Majestic Star Casino beckons visitors with dreams of riding a winning streak. The casino features all the favorite table games such as Caribbean Stud Poker, Let It Ride, Blackjack, Spanish 21, Craps, Roulette and Three Card Poker. Poker players will appreciate the large poker room where they can try their hand at cash games in both Limit and No-Limit Texas Hold Em, Omaha, H.O.R.S.E, Razz and Stud, with blinds starting at $1/$2 and going all the way up to $5/$10.
Games aren't the only option at the casino. The Lakeshore Lounge hosts live music every Friday and Saturday nights. On Thursdays, guests belt out their favorite tunes during the lounge's karaoke hours between 7 and 11 p.m.
For other dining options, romantic dinners take place at Don B's Steakhouse, while guests taste a variety of options from across the world at Passports Buffet.
After a full day and evening of gaming, out-of-town visitors often stay at the casino's adjacent hotel, which sits overlooking lake Michigan. The hotel features more than 300 rooms, which include standard accommodations and suites. A free shuttle will take guests from the games to the lodging.
Majestic Star Casino & Hotel
1 Buffington Harbor Drive
Gary, IN 46406
219-977-7777
majesticstarcasino.com?
With a large poker room filled with 34 tables that include cash games and live daily tournaments, the Horseshoe Hammond is a favorite stop for poker players from all over the country. Other table games include favorites such as Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and Mini Baccarat. The gaming area also features video poker machines and more than 3,000 slot machines, including Star Wars, Star Trek and Wheel Of Fortune games.
The casino features a number of different dining options for all budget levels including fine dining at Jack Binion's Steak House, cafe-style eats at J.B.s Gourmet Sandwiches and Salads, sports bar fare at Benny's Pub & Eatery or the all-you-can-eat option of the Village Square Buffet.
Famous musical acts play at the Horseshoe Hammond Casino's live venue aptly named The Venue.
Horseshoe Hammond Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN 46320
866-711-7463
horseshoe-chicago.com?
