Greg Fletcher

Insiders’ PicksThe Best Blackjack Games in the

United States

Silverthorne Publications, Inc.

Insiders’ Picks – The Best Blackjack Games in the United StatesBy Greg Fletcher

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How to Use This Book

My associates and clients travel quite a lot. And, we also play blackjack all over theUnited States as well as on cruise ships and in the Caribbean. About six months ago Idecided to contact many of them and find out where they liked to play blackjack andwhere they believed the best blackjack games were found.

This report is the result of this informal survey. Here’s what you’ll find in this report -

You’ll get the names of the very best US land-based casinos for blackjack play. I amtalking about casinos in Atlantic City, Chicago, Detroit, on the Gulf Coast, in Iowa, LakeTahoe, Downtown Las Vegas, Local Casinos in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip Casinos,Laughlin, Missouri, Native casinos in the Midwest in the Northeast, South and West,New Orleans, Reno, Shreveport-Bossier City, Indiana, Tunica and Vicksburg.

In addition we also list the best cruise lines and Caribbean blackjack casinos.

Good luck with your blackjack play.

Atlantic City Best Blackjack Games

1. Borgata Hotel Casino and SpaOne Borgata WayAtlantic City, NJ 08401(609) 317-1000Website: www.theborgata.comToll Free Number (866) 692-6742Rooms: 1,600 Price Range: $299-$1,000Casino Size: 160,414 Square Feet

2. Trump Taj Mahjal1000 Boardwalk at Virginia AvenueAtlantic City, NJ 08401(609) 449-1000Website: www.trumptaj.comReservation Number: (800) 825-888Rooms: 1,013 Price Range: $150-$450Casino Size: 161,245 Square Feet

3. Resorts Atlantic City1133 BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ 08401(609) 344-6000Website: www.resortsac.comToll-Free Number: (800) 336-6378Rooms: 879 Price Range: $250-$1,000Casino Size: 100,138 Square Feet

Chicagoland Best Blackjack Games

1. Grand Victoria Casino250 S. Grove AveElgin, Illinois 60120(847) 468-7000Website: www.grandvictoriacasino.comToll Free Number: (888) 508-1900Rooms: UnknownCasino Size: 29,850 Square Feet

2. Resorts E Chicago777 Resorts BlvdEast Chicago, Indiana 46312(210) 378-3000Website: www.resortseastchicago.comToll-Free Number: (877) 496-1777Rooms: 286 Prices: $99-$179Casino Size: 53,0000 Square Feet

3. Harriah’s Joliet150 N Joliet StJoliet, Illinois IL 60432(815) 740-7800Website: www.harrahs.comToll-Free Numberr: (800) HARRAHSRooms: 200 Price Range: $59-$179Casino Size: 39,000 Square Feet

Detroit Best Blackjack Games

1. MotorCity Casino2901 Grand River AvenueDetroit, MI 48201(313) 237-7711Website: www.motorcitycasino.comToll-Free Number: (877) 777-0711Casino Size: 75,000 Square Feet

2, Greektown 555 E Lafayette Blvd Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 223-2999 Website: www.greektowncasino.com Toll-Free Number: (888) 771-4386 Casino Size: 75,000 Square Feet

3. Casino Windsor377 Riverside Drive EastWindsor, Ontario N9A 7H7(519) 258-7878Website: www.casinowindsor.comPrices in Canadian Dollars:Rooms: 349 Price Range: $125-$300Casino Size: 100,000 Square Feet

Gulf Coast Best Blackjack Games

1. IP Casino Resort850 Bayview AvenueBiloxi, Mississippi 39530(228) 436-3000Website: www.ipbiloxi.comToll-Free Number: (888) 946-2847Rooms: 1,088 Price Range: $129-$229Casino Size: 63,000 Square Feet

2. Beau Rivage875 Beach BlvdBiloxi, Mississippi 39530Website: www.beaurivageresort.comToll-Free Number: (888) 750-7111

Rooms: 1,740 Price Range: $295-$375 Casino Size: 71,699 Square Feet

3. Grand Casino Resort Biloxi265 Beach BlvdBiloxi, Mississippi 39530Website: www.grandbiloxi.comToll-Free Number: (800) HARRAHSRooms: 500 Price Range: $159-$409Casino Size: Unknown

Iowa Best Blackjack Games

1. Horseshoe Council Bluffs One Harveys Blvd Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (712) 329-6000 Website: www.harrahs.com

2. Harrah’s Council BluffsOne Harrah BlvdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501(712) 329-6000Website: www.harrahs.comToll-Free Number: (800) HARRAHSRooms: 240 Price Range: $89-$269Casino Size: 28,006 Square Feet

3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs2200 River RdCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501(712) 328-888Website: www. Ameristarcasinos.comToll-Free Number: (877) 462-7827Rooms: 152 Price Range: $225-$275

Lake Tahoe Best Blackjack Games

1. Harrah’s Lake TahoeHighway 50/PO Box 8Stateline, Nevada 89449(775) 588-6611Website: www.harrahs.comToll Free Number: (800) HARRAHSRooms: 463 Price Range: $79-$249Casino Size: 56,600 Square Feet

2. Harvey’s Resort Hotel/Casino – Lake Tahoe Highway 50 Stateline, Nevada 89449 (775) 588-2411 Website: www.harveys.com Toll-Free Number: (800) 553-1022 Rooms: 704 Price Range: $79-$289 Casino Size: 44,070 Square Feet

3. Montbleu Resort Casinos & Spa55 Highway 50Stateline, Nevada 98449(775) 588-3515Website: www.montbluresort.comToll-Free Number: (888) 829-7630Rooms: 403 Price Range: $129-$299Casino Size: 40,500 Montbleu Resort Casinos & Spa

Las Vegas Downtown Best Blackjack Games

1. The Golden Nugget129 E Fremont StreetLas Vegas, Nevada 89101(702) 385-7111Website: www.goldennugget.comToll-Free Number: (800) 634-3403Rooms: 1,805 Price Range: $175-$750Casino Size: 35,780 Square Feet

2. Main Street Station Hotel & Casino200 N Main StLas Vegas, Nevada 89101(702) 387-1896Website: www.mainstreetcasino.comToll-Free Number (800) 713-8933Rooms: 406 Price Range: $40-$120Casino Size: 26,918 Square Feet

3. Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel128 E Fremont StLas Vegas, Nevada 89101(702) 382-1600Website: www.binions.comToll-Fee Number: (800) 937-6537Rooms: 300 Price Range: $39-$139Casino Size: 87,000 Square Feet

Las Vegas Locals Best Blackjack Games

1. Sam’s Town & Gambling Hall5111 Boulder HighwayLas Vegas, Nevada 89122(702) 456-7777Website: www.samstown.comToll Free Number: (800) 634-6010Rooms: 1,730 Price Range: $142-$240Casino Size: 118,000 Square Feet

2. The Palms4321 Flamingo RdLas Vegas, Nevada 89103(702) 942-7777Website: www.thepalmslasvegas.comToll Free Number: (866) 942-7777Rooms: 447 Price Range: $139-$389Casino Size: 64,576 Square Feet

3. The Orleans Hotel & Casino4500 W Tropicana AveLas Vegas, Nevada 89103(702) 365-7111Website: www.orleanscasino.comToll-Free Number: (800) ORLEANSRooms: 1,828 Price Range: $49-$159Casino Size: 137,000 Square Feet

Las Vegas The Strip Best Blackjack Games

1. Caesars Palace3570 Las Vegas Blvd, SouthLas Vegas, Nevada 89109(702) 731-7110Website: www.caesars.comToll Free Number: (800) 634-6001Rooms: 3,349 Price Range: $220-$600Casino Size: 128,980 Square Feet

2. Harrah’s Las Vegas3475 Las Vegas Blvd, SouthLas Vegas, Nevada 89109(702) 369-5000Website: wwww.harrahs.comToll Free Number: (800) 392-9002Rooms: 2,672 Price Range: $79-$270Casino Size: 87,700 Square Feet

3. Bellagio3600 Las Vegas Blvd, SouthLas Vegas, Nevada 89109(702) 693-7111Website: www.bellagioresort.comToll Free Number: (888) 987-6667Rooms: 2,688 Price Range: $179-$499Casino Size: 159,745 Square Feet

Laughlin Best Blackjack Games

1. Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino1650 S Casino DriveLaughlin, Nevada 89029(702) 298-2535Website: www.riversideresort.comToll Free Number: (800) 227-3849Rooms: 1,405 Price Range: $89-$699Casino Size: 86,106 Square Feet

2. Colorado Belle Hotel Casino2100 S Casino DriveLaughlin, Nevada 89029(702) 298-4000Website: www.coloradobelle.comToll Free Number: (800) 477-4837Rooms: 1,124 Price Range: $23-$95Casino Size: 47,680 Square Feet

3. Harrah’s Laughlin Casino & Hotel2900 S Casino DriveLaughlin, Nevada 89029(702)298-4600Website: www.harrahslaughlin.comToll Free Number: (800) HARRAHSRooms: 1,451 Price Range: $29-$149Casino Size: 50,000 Square Feet

Missouri Best Blackjack Games

1. Harrah’s North Kansas CityOne Riverboat DrN Kansas City, Missouri 64116(816) 472-7777Website: www.harrahs.comToll-Free Number: (800) HARRAHSRooms: 350 Price Range: $89-$179Casino Size: 60,100 Square Feet

2. Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City3200 North Ameristar DrKansas City, Missouri 64161(816) 414-7000Website: www.ameristarcasinos.comToll-Free Number: (800) 499-4961Rooms: 142 Price Range: $109-$209Casino Size: 140,000 Square Feet

3. Harrah’s St. Louis777 Casino Center DriveMaryland Heights, Missouri 63043(314) 770-8100Website: www.harrahs.comToll-Free Number: (800) HARRAHSRooms: 455 Price Range: $169-$399Casino Size: 120,000 Square Feet

Native Midwest Best Blackjack Casinos

1. Ho-Chunk Casino and HotelS3214 Highway 12Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913(608) 356-6210Website: www.ho-chunk.comToll-Free Number: (800) 746-2486Rooms: 295 Price Range: $89-$150Casino Size: 90,000 Square Feet

2. Soaring Eagle6800 E Soaring Eagle BlvdMount Pleasant, Michigan 48858(517) 775-5777Website: www.soaringeaglecasino.comToll-Free Number: (888) 7-EAGLE-7Rooms: 491 Price Range: $129-$199Casino Size: 150,000 Square Feet

3. Grand Casino Hinckley777 Lady Luck DrHinckley, Minnesota 55038(320) 384-7777Website: www.grandcasinosmn.comToll-Free Number: (800) 472-6321Rooms: 485 Price Range: $59-$93Casino Size: 54,800 Square Feet

Native Northeast Best Blackjack Games

1. Foxwoods Resort CasinoRoute 2Mashantucket, Connecticut 06338(860) 312-3000Website: www.foxwoods.comToll-Free Number: (800) FOXWOODSRooms: 1,398 Price Range: $175-$1,500Casino Size: 314,492 Square Feet

2. Mohegan Sun Casino1 Mohegan Sun BlvdUncasville, Connecticut 06382(860) 862-8000Website: www.mohegansun.comToll-Free Number: (888) 226-7711Rooms: 1,020 Price Range: $149-$400Casino Size: 295,000 Square Feet

3. Seneca Niagara Casino310 Fourth StNiagara Falls, New York 14303(716) 299-1100Website: www.senecaniagaracasino.comToll-Free Number: (877) 873-6322Rooms: 574 Price Range: $129-$205

Native South Best Blackjack Casinos

1. Silver Star Hotel & Casino P.O. Box 6048 Highway 16 West Choctaw, MS 39350 (866) 44- PEARL Website: www.pearlriverresort.com/resort_silverstar.aspx

2. Golden Moon Hotel & CasinoHwy 16 WestChoctaw, MS 39350(866) 44-PEARLWebsite:http://www.statescasinos.com/travel/hotel/casinos/Mississippi/GoldenMoonHotelCasinoChoctawMS.html

3. Paragon Casino Resort 711 Paragon Place Marksville, Lousiana 71351 (318) 253-1946

Website: www.paragoncasinoresort.comToll-Free Number: (800) 946-1946Rooms: 335 Price Range: $73-$129

Casino Size: 74,120 Square Feet

Native West Best Blackjack Games

1. Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino1932 Wildcat Canyon RdLakeside, California 92040(619) 443-2300Website: www.barona.comToll-Free Number: (888) 7-BARONARooms: 397 Price Range: $129-$299

2. Pechanga Resort & Casino45000 Pechanga ParkwayTemecula, California 92592(877) 711-2946Website: www.pechanga.comToll-Free Number: (877) 711-2946Rooms: 458 Price Range: $119-$309Casino Size: 88,000 Square Feet

3. Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort33750 Valley Center RoadValley Center, California 92082(760) 751-3100Website: www.harrahs.comToll-Free Number: (877) 777-2457Rooms: 552 Price Range: $89-$169Casino Size: 55,000 Square Feet

New Orleans Best Blackjack Games

1. Harrah’s New OrleansCanal at the RiverNew Orleans, Louisiana 70130(504) 533-6000Website: www.harrahs.comToll-Free Number: (800) 847-5299Casino Size: 100,000 Square Feet

Reno Best Blackjack Games

1. Peppermill Hotel Casino Reno2707 S Virginia StReno, Nevada 89502(775) 826-2121Website: www.peppermillcasinos.comToll-Free Number: (800) 282-2444Rooms: 1,070 Price Range: $56-$189Casino Size: 69,678 Square Feet

2 Eldorado Hotel Casino345 N Virginia StReno, Nevada 89501(775) 786-5700Website: www.eldoradoreno.comToll-Free Number: (800) 648-4597Rooms: 817 Price Range: $59-$139Casino Size: 76,5400 Square Feet

3. Atlantis Casino Resort3800 S Virginia StReno, Nevada 89502(775) 825-4700Website: www.atlantiscasino.comToll-Free Number: (800) 723-6500Rooms: 975 Price Range: $45-$325Casino Size: 51,000 Square Feet

Shreveport-Bossier City Best Blackjack Games

1. Sam’s Town Shreveport315 Clyde Fant ParkwayShreveport, Louisiana 71101(318) 424-7777Website: www.samstownshreveport.comToll-Free Number: (866) 861-0711Rooms: 514 Price Range: $79-$229Casino Size: 30,000 Square Feet

2. Horseshoe Casino Hotel - Bossier City711 Horseshoe BlvdBossier City, Louisiana 71111(318) 742-0711Website: www.horseshoe.comToll-Free Number: (800) 895-0711Rooms: 606 Price Range: $70-$295Casino Size: 29,500 Square Feet

3. Boomtown Casino & Hotel Bossier City300 Riverside DrBossier City, Louisiana 71171(318) 746-0711Website: www.boomtownbossier.comToll-Free Number: (866) 462-8696Rooms: 100 Price Range: $119-$129Casino Size: 28,000 Square Feet

Southern Indiana Best Blackjack Games

1. Argosy Casino & Hotel – Lawrenceburg777 Argosy ParkwayLawrenceburg, Indiana 47025(812) 539-8000Website: www.argosy.com/cincinattiToll-Free Number: (888) ARGOSY-7Rooms: 440 Price Range: $99-$179Casino Size: 80,000 Square Feet

2. Belterra Casino Resort & Spa777 Belterra DrBelterra, Indiana 47020(812) 427-4008Website: www.belterracasino.comToll-Free Number: (888) 235-8377Rooms: 608 Price Range: $89-$189Casino Size: 38,000 Square Feet

3. Caesars Indiana11999 Avenue of the EmperorsElizabeth, Indiana 47117(812) 969-6000Website: www.caesarsindiana.comToll-Free Number: (888) 766-2648Rooms: 503 Price Range: $79-$169Casino Size: 93,000 Square Feet

Tunica Best Blackjack Games

1. Grand Casino Tunica13615 Old Highway 61Robinsonville, Mississippi 38664(662) 363-2788Website: www.grandtunica.comToll-Free Number: (800) 946-4946Rooms: 1,356 Price Range: $39-$199Casino Size: 136,000 Square Feet

2. Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Tunica1021 Casino Center DriveRobinsonville, Mississippi 38644(662) 357-5500Website: www.horseshoe.comToll-Free Number: (800) 303-7463Rooms: 200 Price Range: $59-$199Casino Size: 63,000 Square Feet

3. Hollywood Casino Tunica1150 Casino Strip Resorts BlvdRobinsonville, Mississippi 38664(662) 357-7700Website: www.hollywoodtunica.comToll-Free Number: (800) 871-0711Rooms: 437 Price Range: $79-$199Casino Size: 54,000 Square Feet

Vicksburg Best Blackjack Games

1. Ameristar Casino Hotel – Vicksburg4146 Washington StVicksburg, Mississippi 39180(601) 638-1000Website: www.ameristarcasinos.comToll-Free Number: (800) 700-7770Rooms: 146 Price Range: $129-$189Casino Size: 42,500 Square Feet

Caribbean Best Blackjack Games

1. Atlantis Paradise IslandWebsite: www.atlantis.com/

2. Cable Beach Resort & Crystal Palace CasinoWebsite: www.wyndham.com/hotels/NASBS/main.wnt

3. Isle of Capri LucayaWebsite: www.isleofcapricasinos.com/

Cruiseline Casinos Best Blackjack Games

1. Norwegian Cruise LineWebsite: www.ncl.com/nclweb/home.html

2. Carnival Cruise LineWebsite: http://carnival.com/

3. Royal Caribbean Website; www.royalcaribbean.com/