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Lucky Landings: 12 Chances To Win
by Carrie Miner
 Elizabeth, IN
For a waterfront gaming experience, visit Caesar’s Indiana (877.237.6626; 866.766.2671; www.caesarsindiana.com), the Midwest’s premier riverboat casino resort.
Ranked as one of the “Best Casino Hotels” by MSN and Citysearch, this casino destination is located in Elizabeth, Indiana, midway between Columbus Municipal [BAK] and North Vernon (OVO).
The Roman replica resort features a pool area reminiscent of the ancient Roman Baths, an equestrian-themed, 18-hole golf course, shopping at Nero’s Emporium, fine dining at Portico and Nero’s Conquest, a 7,000-square-foot entertainment venue, and more than 2,400 slot machines and 140 gaming tables in six separate themed casinos.
 Kansas City, MO
Landing at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown [MKC] in Kansas City, will put you within minutes of the award-winning, moored riverboat casino Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City (816-414-7000; 800-499-4961; www.ameristarcasinos.com).
Situated on the Missouri River and located only seven miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is ranked as one of the country’s largest casinos at 140,000-square-feet.
With more than 3,200 slot and video poker machines, 92 table games and 15 poker tables, this Kansas City Queen has numerous accolades to her credit, including the Gold Award for “Best Casino” in Ingram’s Best of Business Edition for the last three consecutive years. This destination is also the “Favorite Casino Hotel in Missouri” of Midwest Gaming and Travel.
Among its menu of 12 diverse dining venues, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is home to Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, which New Yorker magazine writer Calvin Trillin declared to be the “single best restaurant in the world.”
And when the gaming fever subsides, this casino keeps on entertaining with national headliner performances at the Star Pavilion, regional concerts at Depot #9, live music at Casino Cabaret, Regal Cinema’s 18 Theaters and a Hi-Vi video arcade.
The magical Mississippi River has always had its share of showboats and entertainment, especially since riverboat gambling was legalized in the 1990s.
Aurora, IL
For gaming opportunities in middle America, visit the Hollywood Casino (630.801.1234; 800.888.7777; hollywoodcasinoaurora.com), which you’ll find near Aurora Municipal [ARR] in Aurora, Illinois.
Voted “Illinois’ Best Casino” by Casino Player, this star-studded gaming destination offers play on slots, blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, craps, live poker, roulette and mini Baccarat.
This single-level, 53,000-square-foot casino, built over the Fox River, features two award-winning restaurants, a collection of movie memorabilia, Rodeo Drive-style shopping at Hollywood Casino Studio Store and first-class live entertainment.
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