If you want to take an entertaining gambling trip, but the flash and glitter of Las Vegas aren't for you, try the slower pace of Louisiana. With more than 40 casinos state-wide, Louisiana runs a close second to Nevada for the title of "America's Playground." A riverboat casino cruise is a classic Louisiana gaming experience; as of 2010, there were four large riverboat casinos operating in Southern Louisiana.
This three-decked riverboat boards in Baton Rouge and is open 24 hours daily. The Belle of Baton Rouge has a casino with over 29,000 square feet of gambling area, featuring 1,012 gaming machines and 22 table and poker games, including blackjack, craps and roulette. Along with the casino, this riverboat features six restaurants and a 300-room hotel.
Belle of Baton Rouge
103 France St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(800) 676-4847
belleofbatonrouge.com
Despite its California-esque name, the Hollywood Casino is a riverboat that sails from Baton Rouge. Its 28,500-square-foot casino is open 24 hours and includes 1,144 gaming machines (over 1,100 of which are slots) and 27 table games, such as three-card poker, four-card poker, Mississippi stud, craps and roulette. Three restaurants and one bar are housed aboard the Hollywood Casino.
Hollywood Casino
1717 River Road N.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 709-7777
hollywoodbr.com
Pulling out of Amelia/Morgan City, Louisiana, the Amelia Belle is one of the most famous of Louisiana's casino riverboats. With a 30,000-square-foot gaming space, it is also one of the largest. Gamblers can play at 822 gaming machines and 25 table and poker games (including baccarat, craps and roulette) around the clock, as well as feast at the generous Belle Buffet. In early 2010, the Amelia Belle added more than 180 fresh slot machines to its gaming offerings. The Players Club gives frequent visitors a chance to earn exclusive benefits.
Amelia Belle
500 Lake Palourde Road
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 631-1777
ameliabellecasino.com
Boasting the biggest gambling space of the four Louisiana riverboat casinos, at 48,900 square feet, the Isle of Capri Casino - Lake Charles' 1,990 gaming machines and 75 table and poker games are open 24 hours. This riverboat also offers four on-site restaurants, two hotels with a total of 492 rooms and two separate entertainment rooms that host music and dance performances. Visitors who plan to return to the Isle of Capri Casino - Lake Charles are invited to join the Players Club to earn points toward meals, hotel stays, drawing entries and cash-back promotions.
Isle of Capri Casino - Lake Charles
100 Westlake Ave.
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 430-2121
isleofcapricasinos.com
