The United States is home to over 1,500 casinos – more than any other country on the planet. And there are plenty beyond the borders of Las Vegas. Alongside those casinos are a multitude of options for where to stay, where to eat and things to do. With so many options, how do you choose?
We started by asking a panel of experts to select 20 nominees for each category, and then invited our readers to vote on the top ten. The results are in!
Click on each category below to see the full winners list:
Best Casino Hotel: Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut
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The Mohegan Sun comprises two hotel towers with a combined 1,563 guestrooms and suites. Mohegan tribal stories come to life throughout the hotel’s design. Rooms are outfitted with the latest technologies, such as lightning-fast Wi-Fi and intelligent thermostats. Other amenities include a fitness center, pool and Mandara Spa.
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Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas: Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut
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One of two premier gaming resorts in Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino offers 4,500 slot machines – ranging from penny games to $100 minimums – as well as 300 table games, high-stakes bingo at one of the world’s largest bingo halls, a race book with 50-foot digital projection screens and the largest poker room on the East Coast. Four unique hotel properties and over 30 restaurants make it easy to stay and play.
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Best Casino Restaurant: Capriccio in Resorts Casino Hotel – Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Capriccio at Resorts Casino is one of Atlantic City’s favorite places for Italian. The offerings include a create-your-own antipasti menu, salads, veal and chicken parmigiana, osso buco and fresh pastas, served with excellent views of Atlantic City.
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Best Casino Show: Terry Fator: Who’s The Dummy Now? at New York, New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Terry Fator takes the stage at New York, New York Hotel and Casino for a performance filled with singing, comedy, puppetry and the celebrity impressions that helped Fator win “America’s Got Talent.”
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Best Las Vegas Attraction: The Mob Museum
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The National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, or the Mob Museum for short, documents the darker side of American history by examining the effect organized crime has had on society. Exhibits cover the Prohibition era, organized crime today, forensic lab techniques and law enforcement methods.
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Best Las Vegas Casino: Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
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A classic Las Vegas casino, Caesars Palace brings the gaming experience to an ancient Roman setting. Encompassing 85 acres on The Strip, Caesars pairs its unique atmosphere and comprehensive casino offerings with some of the best retail, dining and entertainment in the city.
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Best Players Club: Caesars Rewards at Caesars Entertainment
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With Caesars Rewards, players can earn and redeem Reward Credits at more than 40 casinos and resorts around the globe, including Caesars Palace, Harrah’s, The Cromwell, The LINQ, Planet Hollywood and Paris Las Vegas. Benefits include discounted hotel stays and pre-sale access to select shows, as well as member pricing at some restaurants.
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Congratulations to all these winning nominees! Remember to visit 10Best.com daily to vote in our other Readers’ Choice contests.
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