What makes a slot floor amazing and worth a visit? In our opinion, it’s the perfect blend of various components. First and foremost, we don’t like to feel crammed, so the floors that are easy to move around in are definitely a must. No one wants to be bumped in the chair while trying to play his or her favorite machine! We also love the casinos that have subtle background music, but not blasting so loud that you literally have to SHOUT to speak with the person sitting next to you.
We feel for the non-smokers as well. The ventilation of the floor is extremely important, as cigarette smoke can be unbearable for those who don’t partake. We are confident that the gaming floors selected in this year’s Top Slot Floors of 2019 will meet your expectations as they have certainly blown our standards out of the water. Our goal is to enhance your slot experience, so use this as a guide on your next gaming quest!
BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO (BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI)
BEAURIVAGE.COM 888-567-6667
Number of Machines: 1,800
Square Footage on the Floor: 85,000
Most Popular Machines: The Big Bang
Theory, Monopoly Luxury Dia, Fu Dao Le, Flintstones, Powerball, Gremlins, and 88 Fortune Vice President Slot Operations: Robert Williams Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is home to some of the most diverse slot games on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Boasting over 1,800 machines ranging in denominations from a penny to $100, you’re sure to find what you are looking for here. The expansive gaming floor has wide aisles and multiple dining options conveniently located just steps away from your machine.
“Our exceptional staff pays close attention to our guests’ needs, creating a casino experience with Southern
Hospitality,” commented Vice President of Slot Operations Robert Williams. “From playing Wheel of Fortune, Lightning Link, or Buffalo Grand to your favorite Poker and Keno machines, Beau Rivage has all of your favorite games.”
RISING STAR CASINO RESORT (RISING SUN, INDIANA)
RISINGSTARCASINO.COM 800-472-6311
Number of Machines: 897 Square Footage on the floor: 40,000
Most Popular Machines: Buffalo Gold and Lightning Link
Director of Slots: Paul S. Theunissen
Rising Star Casino Resort features features over 1,000 of the newest and best machines available. They also come in your favorite denominations from pennies and nickels to dimes and dollars – you want it, they’ve got it. They have reels, video poker, and of course, the latest and greatest multiline, high-tech, super vivid video slots. If keno or progressive games are your favorites, Rising Star has those too. All of the machines are serviced by Rising Star’s courteous and friendly staff whose only goal is to make your visit as fun and thrilling as possible.
“Our slot employees are really what sets us apart,” said Director of Slots, Paul S. Theunissen.
“We treat our guests like family, and we do whatever it takes to ensure that they have a great experience each and every time.”
Rising Star is also working on making its floor offerings even better by improving sightlines and featuring the beauty of the riverboat, “which is home to our gaming area,” Theunissen said. “Through new machine acquisitions and floor moves, we hope to add excitement, and at the same time, improve the overall feel and comfort of the casino.”
Some of the new games include: include Marilyn Monroe, Fu Nan Fu Nu, and Harley Davidson, with three new Monopoly Millionaire games coming soon.
WIND CREEK CASINO & HOTEL PROPERTIES OF ALABAMA ATMORE – MONTGOMERY – WETUMPKA
866-946-3360
Square Footage on the floor: 50,000
Number of Games: 1,720
WINDCREEKMONTGOMERY.COM
Square Footage on the floor: 65,000
Number of Games: 2,200
WINDCREEKWETUMPKA.COM
Square Footage on the floor: 85,000
Number of Games: 2,550
Corporate Director Gaming Operations: Trenton Daughtry
The Wind Creek family of properties in Alabama always offers the best in everything, and their gaming floors are no exception. Whether you are visiting the Atmore, Montgomery or Wetumpka property, you are sure to find excitement on the casino floor.
“All three properties offer an upbeat environment with contemporary décor, a flowing layout and exciting promotions,” said Corporate Director of Class II Gaming Operations, Trenton Daughtry. With new Wind Creek properties in Aruba and Curacao, Alabama guests can win Caribbean getaways. Guests can also keep the fun going at home by playing online for rewards at WindCeekCasino.com! All locations are AAA Four Diamond Resorts with amenities such as luxury hotel suites, an RV Park, a world-class spa, awardwinning fine dining, movie theater, bowling alley and multiple live music venues.
“Players are the pride and joy of Wind Creek properties, so every guest is family,” Daughtry said. “Come see for yourself. Find your winning moment at Wind Creek Casinos & Hotels.”
MARGARITAVILLE RESORT CASINO (BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA)
MARGARITAVILLEBOSSIERCITY.COM 855-346-2489
Number of Machines: 1,224
Square Footage on the Floor: 45,000
Most Popular Machines: Aristocrat Buffalo Grand, Aristocrat Lightning Link, IGT Marilyn Monroe, and Ainsworth Super Charged 7s
Slot Operations Manager: Stephanie LaCour
Margaritaville Resort Casino is home to the most dynamic and exciting slot action in Louisiana. Their casino floor has more than 1,200 of the hottest and newest slot machines. You’ll find the very latest themes and great odds to ensure you keep on winning.
Each month over $90 million is paid out at Margaritaville Resort Casino, discover a game that enhances your winning streak!
The property is excited to show off the area’s newest single-level gaming floor,
including a high-limit slots area.
Customers also seem to really appreciate the quality of service and connections they make with the slot attendants.
“We have players who, upon arrival to property, ask where certain slot attendants are stationed so that the guest can play in their section,” according to Slot Operations Manager Stephanie LaCour. “Our slot managers and supervisors have been jokingly called ‘junior hosts’ because they get to know our guests and take care of their needs so well.”
On top of all that, Margaritaville’s slot floor is always stocked with the newest games from a variety of manufacturers, including being first in the market to offer Everi Renegade games.
IP CASINO RESORT SPA (BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI)
IPBILOXI.COM 888-946-2847
Number of Machines: 1,475
Square Footage on the Floor: 82,000
Most Popular Machines: Lightning Link & Dragon Link, Buffalo Gold, Wonder 4 Tall, Colossal Stars
Slot Director: Mark McCrindle
IP Casino Resort Spa has two floors with multiple sections which provides a comfortable environment for most folks. If you want to be in the middle of the action, the main floor is your area The casino also has a section that ties into its Sports Book and Sports Bar and Restaurant.
If you prefer things a little more laid back, check out the area between Studio A (the casino’s beautiful Entertainment facility) and the Buffet. The nonsmoking area is conveniently located right off the parking garage elevators and is separate from the other gaming areas, so there is no reason for smokers
to be passing through the section. It also has a Poker Bar and lounge with a beautiful view of the Back Bay. And finally, there is also a High Limit area and a $1 -$5 room. IP Casino’s wide aisles also make it easy to move throughout the casino.
The company is very focused on researching new machines and gaming trends throughout the country regularly brings new product to the floor.
“I could go on and on about our beautiful property, the amenities we offer and our Players Club,” said Slot Director Mark McCrindle. “But what really separates us from our competitors is our team members and the service they provide. Our success is built on the relationships we develop with our players and it starts on their very first trip.”
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DERBY CITY GAMING (LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY)
DERBYCITYGAMING.COM 502-961-7600
Number of Machines: 900
Square Footage on the Floor: 35,000
Most Popular Machines: Pac Man, Rumble Rumble, Mustang Fortune
Sr. Director of Gaming Operations: Patrick Duggan
Visit Louisville Kentucky’s Derby City Gaming to experience a trifecta of gaming, food, and fun at every turn! While Derby City Gaming technically doesn’t have slot machines, it still makes the list as one of the top gaming floors in the region. This new gaming property opened last year and features 900 games with over 60 different themes. Rather than traditional slot machines, Derby City Gaming features ‘historical racing machines’ that have similar graphics and sounds as a traditional machine, but instead of game results being determined by a random number generator, they are determined by the results of horse races that have already taken place. It doesn’t have to be horse-racing season to get lost on the magic of horse-racing results! This concept might sound a bit out of the norm, but gaming enthusiasts are jumping at the chance to play them whenever they can. The property also features multiple places to grab a quick bite or kick back and enjoy live entertainment.
“Our friendly staff is serving up some Southern favorites at Lil’ Wagner’s and Railbirds which features some of the best hot chicken in town,” according to Senior Director of Gaming Operations, Patrick Duggan. “Round out your trip with a stop at our Center Bar to experience some of Kentucky’s finest bourbon… and it’s all just minutes from downtown Louisville!”
The attendants are elated to offer a friendly and lively experience to all its visitors right in the heart of Derby City.
SCARLET PEARL CASINO RESORT (D’IBERVILLE, MISSISSIPPI)
SCARETPEARLCASINO.COM 888-266-5772
Number of Machines: 1,146
Square Footage on the Floor: 60,000
Most Popular Machines: Buffalo, Lightning Links, Dancing Drums
Slot Manager: Angela Black
The slot floor at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is spacious, bright and clean while offering 60,000 square-feet of the newest, most dynamic slot selection on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The casino’s state-of-the-art slot machines feature exciting bonuses, fun interaction and big payouts! With over 1,170 video and reel slot machines, as well as over 65 video poker machines, featuring the latest technology along with all the classics, you’ll be pinching yourself. At the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, you are sure
to revisit an old favorite or make a new one!
“We take customer feedback seriously trying to accommodate customer requests,” according to Slot Performance Manager Angela Black. “Our guests know what games are popular, in our market, and are not shy in sharing their requests. They also feel we have the safest gaming environment on the coast.”
HARRAH’S CHEROKEE CASINO RESORT (CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA)
CEASARS.COM/HARRAHS-CHEROKEE 828-497-7777
Number of Machines: 3,300
Square Footage on the Floor: 150,000
Most Popular Machines: Wheel of Fortune, Buffalo Grand, 88 Fortunes, Lighting link
Director of Slot Operations: Brian Shuler
Video gaming at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers Las Vegas style slots with over 3280 games in denominations from one penny per spin up to $500! The casino is proud to feature today’s top games from Aruze Gaming, Scientific Gaming, Konami, Aristocrat, Everi and more! Make a visit and take a spin on Buffalo, Monopoly, Crystal, 88 Fortunes, Wheel of Fortune,
and many others on today’s sleekest and shiniest cabinets!
GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT (TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI)
GOLDSTRIKE.COM 888-245-7829
Number of Machines: 1,200
Square Footage on the Floor: 50,000
Most Popular Machines: Dragon Link, Buffalo Grand, Ghostbusters 4D, Jackpot Party, Blake Shelton, and Bond 007
Slot Director: Mike Forster
With nearly 1,200 of your favorite video poker, reel, video and progressive machines, Gold Strike Casino Resort is never short on energy or excitement. You name it, you can play it.
The casino floor has been voted “Best of Slots Tunica Region”, “Best Reel Slots”, and “Best Video Slots” two years in a row, and why wouldn’t it. The machines at Gold Strike range in denominations from $.01 to $100 they have acres of favorites. Whether you’re looking for traditional favorites like Wheel of Fortune, Blazing Sevens, Double Diamond and Mr. Cashman or the latest and greatest like Wizard of Oz, Buffalo Grand, Monopoly, Walking Dead 2 and 88 Fortune; Gold Strike Tunica will keep you happily spinning!
“Gold Strike Casino Resort offers superior, friendly guest service, in addition to an experienced slot team that is eager to ensure guests enjoy their visit,” said Slot Director Mike Forester. “They make it a priority to be the first to market with machines guests can find only at Gold Strike.”
Since a lot of the guests visit the gorgeous casino often, Gold Strike uses those opportunities to learn what slot products they’d like to see on the floor. “Gold Strike strives for genuine interactions with our customers and realize that those relationships are why guests return.” Forester said.