According to the Missouri Gaming Commission, about 20 million people visit Missouri casinos each year. There are a dozen casinos in the state. In 1992 Missouri voters approved legislation for riverboat gambling, also. You must be 21 years old to gamble, and you can play only $500 every two hours.
Located near the border of Missouri and Kansas, St. Joseph offers visitors quick access into Kansas City but maintains the feel of a small town. This atmosphere makes gambling at Terrible's St. Jo Frontier Casino fun. The hosts and employees are friendly and work hard to make sure you have a pleasant stay. The casino offers more than 500 slot machines and table games including craps and Texas shootout, a game similar to the popular Texas hold 'em. The casino has a Players Club with several rewards programs including a Birthday Reward. Playing with the Players Club card helps you win points that can be redeemed for rewards and merchandise. The casino does not have a hotel, but there is a café with a buffet, bar and lounge.
Terrible's St. Jo Frontier Casino
777 Winners Circle
St. Joseph, MO 64505
800-888-2946
http://www.terriblesstjofrontier.com
The Isle of Capri-Kansas City is just over an hour's drive from St. Joseph, and offers slots as well as table games and tournaments for gamblers. The casino also has a section of video poker games. For table gaming you can enjoy a hand of poker, blackjack or even roulette, and throughout the year there are various tournaments for those interested in card games. The Isle of Capri has a Players Club, which can earn gamblers rewards to be redeemed for merchandise and comps throughout the casino. If you want a quick meal, there is a buffet restaurant on the premises. For a nicer meal consider the Tradewinds Restaurant, also in the casino but with sit-down dining. Some of Kansas City's best bands entertain on Saturday nights.
Isle of Capri - Kansas City
1800 East Front Street
Kansas City, MO 64120
816-855-7777
kansas-city.isleofcapricasinos.com/
Harrah's North Kansas City Casino is about a 45-minute drive from St. Joseph, and offers hotel, dining and casino play for those who want more than one night of gambling fun. The hotel has nearly 400 rooms, pleasant staff and access to great live entertainment. There are several rooms filled with slot machines as well as separate areas for table gambling. The live table games include blackjack, craps and poker. Harrah's Rewards Club allows people to earn cash back, whether playing table games or slot machines. Rewards points can be redeemed for cash, entertainment vouchers, food or merchandise. One fun promotion is the Play for a Buffet, in which every player who plays for 30 minutes wins a buffet meal. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar or the VooDoo Lounge are two area hot spots.
Harrah's North Kansas City
1 Riverboat Dr.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-472-7777
http://www.harrahsnkc.com
