The Shreveport, LA, area boasts multiple casinos with live entertainment, games of chance, and slot machines. Casino patrons must be age 21 or older to enter a gaming establishment. Complimentary drinks, musical performances, and luxury-style dining add to the excitement of a night on the town. Golf courses located near area casinos include the Shreveport City course, the Westwood Executive course, the Shreveport Country Club, and the Northwood Hills Golf Course.
Eldorado Resort Casino
The Eldorado Resort Casino offers a full-service getaway. Patrons utilize "EZ Ticket" technology to play games and keep track of their winnings. The entire third floor of this casino devotes itself to the playing of poker, with a renovated "high-limit" area for serious gambling. As of December 2009, 1,500 slot machines dot the landscape of this Shreveport area casino. Table games of chance include blackjack, craps, mini-Baccarat, and roulette. The casino's Allure Ultra Lounge features live entertainment, a dance floor, and special events throughout the year.
Eldorado Resort Casino
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-9116
eldoradoshreveport.com
Sam's Town Casino
Patrons at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino can choose from over 1,000 slot machine levers to pull, and have a chance at winning thousands of dollars. In addition to the multitude of coin-operated machines at this Shreveport area casino, dozens of table games of chance also fill the casino floor. Games such as blackjack, poker, roulette, and craps offer million-dollar dreams for casino guests. Fun at this casino is not just limited to the casino area. Live musical performances as well as the attached Rose Spa and Fitness Center offer a chance to celebrate after a winning streak. Sam's Town Hotel features both standard guest rooms and suites.
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino
315 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 429-0711
samstownshreveport.com
Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
The Horseshoe Casino and Hotel is located just a few miles from downtown Shreveport. A host of "stay and play" packages at this location entice visitors to book a room before heading to the poker table, entertainment arena, or full-service spa, alllocated on-site. Gaming options include a weekly poker tournament, slot machines, video poker stations, craps, roulette, and blackjack. As of December 2009, a dozen poker tables and over 1,000 slot machines filled the casino area of this Shreveport area gambling hot spot.
Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
711 Horseshoe Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71111
(800) 895-0711
horseshoebossiercity.com
About The Author
Tara Dodrill began writing professionally in 1990. She is a travel writer and photographer working for print and online media, covering primarily Florida, ecotourism and off the beaten path destinations. Her writing credits include "USA Today" online, RUMBUM, BootsnAll, Yahoo! and AOL. She studied journalism and education at Ohio University and real estate at Hondros College.