In summary I have been to much nicer casinos but I guess if you want to gamble the Rivers casino will suffice. There were plenty of lounge areas and bars to relax and hang out. They have delicious desserts but the service was extremely slow. My other favorite spot was the Villa Italia bakery located right inside the casino. There is an event center with conference space available which could be great for various events. All the doors are locked but a nice woman, Ariana, who was working the hotel desk had to let me in several times. While the outdoor space was inviting be careful that you don't get locked out. It was quite nice and relaxing with a path to walk along the river. I discovered some lovely outside spaces overlooking the river. The lobby area had a bar and was conducive to chilling.

Very fast in the slots I checked out the premises. We parked in the parking garage to enter the casino and all you can smell is smoke from all the people who step out to the garage for a quick smoke. It is easy to find and parking seems to be plenty and free. When you drive in you feel like you are entering an industrial area. It seems to lack a certain ambiance but for the true gamblers I guess ambiance doesn't matter. The Rivers Casino would not be on my favorite casino list to visit.

Oh and the roundabout right in front of the casino was a mini nightmare getting through especially when the traffic is backed up.I am not a frequent gambler but my husband enjoys a trip to a casino now and then. This place has nothing that would keep me gambling for hours even if I had the money to do it. Rivers couldn't hold a torch to Turning stone or even the Borgata in Atlantic city. Even with newer style high tech slots with all the bells and whistle. The staff tried to appear friendly and helpful.

The tables are all bunched into the center of the floor. The machines are so close together when chairs are filled with people it's hard to move through the aisles. They spent millions upon millions for this place. It is a small building with a lot of casino crammed into it. I am sorry to say, it's not anything special. And after having been there the other day. Based on the reviews and word of mouth I heard it was small and disorganized. I didn't expect to like it even before I got there. Finally decided to drive the 20 minutes to visit this so called resort.

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