A guide to casino gaming in St Louis

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Illinois has a lot to offer gambling fans. There are actually 19 casinos in the state according to CasinosJungle.com. Before we continue, please be aware that the minimum casino gambling age in the state of Illinois is 21 years old and you must be at least 18 years old to play the state lottery. It is important that you also consider how much money you are prepared to spend before entering any casino to avoid chasing losses and spending more than you can afford.

St Louis Casinos

For St Louis residents on the Illinois side there is the Draft Kings Casino Queen discussed in more detail here. For those who wish to stay in Missouri the Lumière Place Casino Hotel should satisfy your  casino gaming requirements. Located just near the arch this casino offers over 1,300 slots, video slots, and video poker machines. You’ll find classics, state of the art games and there are huge progressive jackpots to be won.

Table games players will find the full range of games spread over 55 tables. Play blackjack, baccarat, roulette, 3 card poker and many more.  Most casino review sites advise playing online for free before you spend your real money. This means that you have a chance to make sure you understand the game before you play. There is no guarantee of winning anything even if you are an experienced player! But let’s not make it any easier for the casino to take our money!

Take a trip to Chicago

For those happy to take a trip to Chicago you’ll find a host of expansive and entertaining casino venues. Even if you are not a gaming fan you’ll have fun due to the amount of live entertainment and dining options! Top rated casinos in the Chicago area include Ameristar Casino, East Chicago, Harrah’s Casino, Hollywood Joliet, Lacey’s Place and Lucky Penny’s.

Online casino gaming

There is no legalised online casino gaming in the State of Illinois (at least not yet anyway). However, you can play casino sweepstakes online.  It is also possible to play with unregulated casino sites located overseas. This means that you may not have great protection from licensing and regulatory bodies. However, it is still a competitive market so brands wishing to keep players loyal will pay out winnings quickly. This will help them avoid becoming blacklisted on casino review sites.

 

Thinking of playing a cash poker game?

Think again! It is actually illegal in Saint Louis and in the rest of Illinois. Classed as a misdemeanour it is still punishable by up to 2 years in prison. Online sports betting is now legal via Draft Kings so perhaps take a punt on a hockey game instead to avoid possible prosecution.