Eldorado Resort Casino
There are nearly 1,500 slot machines and 60 gaming tables that are busy almost all the time. When you're not gambling, have a gourmet dinner at the Vintage, which boasts one of the most extensive wine lists in Louisiana. If you're less venturesome, try the Market Place Buffet for a well-prepared Chinese dinner or the Sportsman's Paradise for classical Southern cooking.
Eldorado Resort Casino
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(877) 602-0711
eldoradoshreveport.com
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino
Small by some standards, this casino is only 30,000 square feet, but it contains nearly 1,200 slot machines and games at 30 tables. When you get hungry, have a sumptuous meal at the upscale William B.'s, try "cowboy creole cuisine" at Joe's Cafe or have your choice of ethnic foods at the International Buffet. And if you want to totally unwind, go to Rose Spa or take a dip in the complex's refreshing swimming pool.
315 Clyde Fant Parkway,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(877) 429-0711
samstownshreveport.com
DiamondJacks Casino & Resort
If you've come to town to bet big, this casino has a special area limited to big bettors. In addition, it has more than 1,000 slot machines as well as three bars where you can spend hours playing video poker. When you come up for air, or if the gambling scene is not for you, get a rub-down at the hotel's spa, take a dip in the luxurious outdoor swimming pool or work out at the fully equipped fitness center.
DiamondJacks Casino & Resort
711 DiamondJacks Blvd.
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
(866) 552-9629
diamondjacks.com
Boomtown Bossier
There are nearly 1,200 slot machines and 30 tables in this 30,000-square-foot facility where fortunes are made and lost every day. The highlights are the restaurants at Boomtown, one of which features steaks broiled at 1,800 degrees. The Meat Lover's Buffet and Seafood Spectacular Buffet at Cattleman's are marvelous. Or if you're looking for lighter fare, try the hamburgers, platter of prawns or fajitas at Sundance Cantina.
Boomtown Bossier
300 Riverside Drive
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
(318) 746-0711
boomtownbossier.com
The Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
This casino has more than 1,600 slot machines, the most of any casino in the Shreveport area. There are also 50 tables where you can take your chances. At dinnertime, try the Asian cuisine at Four Winds, a steak and all the trimmings at Jack Bilion's Steak House or cuisines of the world at Village Square Bullet.
Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
711 Horseshoe Blvd Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
(318) 742-0711
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