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September 16, 2026

Beyond Sin City: 10 Best Casinos That Aren't in Las Vegas

Where to have a great casino vacation


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The United States is home to more than 1,000 casinos — more than any other country in the world. From coast to coast, gamblers have a huge range of options for where to place their bets, and not just in Las Vegas. These 10 casinos outside of Sin City, nominated by an expert panel and voted as the best in the U.S. by our readers, stand out for their expansive gaming options and stellar guest experiences.

No. 10: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia lets guests parlay a FanDuel Sportsbook win into a hot streak at one of nearly 2,000 slots and 130+ table games, while the Live! Event Center entertains with a lineup from comedians to mixed martial arts fight nights. Sports & Social raises the sports bar on award-winning dining options that also include a signature menu by celebrity chef Jet Tila at Luk Fu, vintage steakhouse swagger at The Prime Rib, and classic tastes of Philly at 10th Street Market. Tailgates, touchdowns, and table games form a new holy trinity in South Philly.

No. 9: Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
Chandler, Arizona

Visitors consider themselves lucky when they enter this Arizona resort and casino with over 1,300 slots, as well as craps, roulette, poker, blackjack, baccarat, and a BetMGM Sportsbook. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass exclusively offers hand-dealt double deck blackjack in the High Limit Salon.

No. 8: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
Cabazon, California

Rising 27 stories out of the desert near Palm Springs, Morongo is impossible to miss and its amenities make it harder to leave. The 195,000-square-foot casino packs in thousands of slots, table games, and high-limit rooms, while Cielo serves steaks with panoramic mountain views from the top floor. Add a massive, tropical-themed outdoor water park with a sandy beach, spa, bowling, and golf and the only gamble is whether you'll want to leave.

No. 7: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno, Nevada

Atlantis sprawls across 61,000 square feet of gaming with slots, table games, poker, and a race and sports book, but the real flex is everything around it. A luxe spa, more than eight restaurants including the four-star Atlantis Steakhouse, and a sky bridge connecting to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center make this the Biggest Little City's most complete package. Vegas gets the headlines but Reno knows what's up.

No. 6: Ocean Casino Resort
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Ocean Casino Resort redefines the casino experience on the East Coast. With more than 130,000 square feet of gaming, nearly 2,000 slot machines, action-packed table games, a state-of-the-art sportsbook with panoramic video walls, and the country's largest TopGolf Swing Suite, Ocean delivers nonstop excitement. Add award-winning dining, luxury oceanfront accommodations, world-class entertainment, the year-round Eclipse Indoor/Outdoor Pool, and Exhale Spa + Bathhouse, and it's easy to see why Ocean stands out.

No. 5: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Biloxi, Mississippi

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino rises 32 stories above Biloxi and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The 3.2-million-square-foot property boasts an 85,000-square-foot casino with over 75 table games, 1,200-plus slot machines, and a 12-table poker room. High rollers will find a high-limit lounge with more than 100 games, including slots and blackjack.

No. 4: Pechanga Resort Casino
Temecula, California

Pechanga Resort Casino houses 5,500 slot machines and 150-plus table games including blackjack, pai gow, and poker — as well as an expansive and exclusive high-limit gaming area with a signature bar and table games for discerning guests. Join Pechanga Rewards to earn valuable membership perks at the casino.

No. 3: Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mashantucket, Connecticut

One of two premier gaming resorts in Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino offers over 3,500 slot machines, as well as 250-plus table games, high-stakes bingo, a sportsbook with 50-foot LED screens, and the largest poker room on the East Coast. Five casinos, four unique hotel properties, and over 30 dining options make it easy to stay and play.

No. 2: Mohegan Sun
Uncasville, Connecticut

One of two gambling destination resorts in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun features two casinos: Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. The gaming floors between them boast nearly 4,000 slot machines, over 300 table games, more than 30 poker tables, a race book, and an area fashioned after an Asian market that offers traditional Asian table games like sic bo, pai gow, and mini baccarat.

No. 1: Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Highland, California

With more than 7,500 slot machines and more than 150 table games, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel provides a full array of gaming options, including five high-limit rooms. Dive into a unique top-tier gaming experience with signature cocktails from the bar, betting limits up to $25,000, and comfortable lounge seating. They also offer various promotions, including car giveaways, drawings, and table game tournaments.


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