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A Guide to Kansas City Casinos

Visitors and locals alike love Kansas City’s casinos for more than just the poker tables, slot machines and other fantastic ways to win. Each touts incredible dining and events as well, plus three offer overnight stays that specialize in luxury and convenience.

Before you play or stay, consult this guide for all the need-to-know info about Kansas City casinos.

ARGOSY CASINO HOTEL & SPA

Kansas City’s winning destination touts hot slots, world-class tables and nonstop thrills. Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining or the thrill of this state-of-the-art casino floor, Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa takes your experience to the next level. 

Top restaurant options include The Terrace Buffet and Journey Woodfired Steaks , in addition to international favorites like Asian fusion and authentic Mexican street tacos.

When the night’s over, rest up for another big day by staying in the onsite AAA 4-Diamond hotel—fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation.

HARRAH’S CASINO AND HOTEL

Based in buzzy North Kansas City , Harrah’s Casino and Hotel is a player’s paradise thanks to more than 1,300 slot and video poker machines and 60 table games. But where it truly shines is with its World Series of Poker room—the only such space in the entire city.

Not to mention the nearly 400 guest rooms, ideal for late nights spent gaming or enjoying one of the popular live shows at the VooDoo Lounge venue, which regularly hosts notable music acts, MMA fights, dancefloor fun and more.

Onsite restaurants are a stellar plus as well, including  Gordon Ramsay Steak , a prominent addition to KC’s high-end culinary scene.

AMERISTAR CASINO HOTEL KANSAS CITY

The sprawling Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City features a little something for everyone. In addition to nearly 1,900 slot machines, 50 table games and 184 guest rooms, a fully functioning movie theater and arcade keep youngsters entertained while adults can play on.

Don’t forget lunch or dinner. A balanced mix of upscale and relaxed offerings—including  Great Plains Cattle Co. —means you can treat loved ones to date nights or fuel up before you hit the gaming floor. Plus, with the area’s largest indoor TV screen at Amerisports Brew Pub , what more could you ask for?

HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT KANSAS SPEEDWAY

Turn after turn of thrilling action makes Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway one of the most unique venues in the city. The KCK casino shares a site with racetrack Kansas Speedway , host of two high-speed NASCAR events each year.

In addition to the track, visitors will find 2,000 slot machines, 52 table games and five restaurants. And while there’s no hotel onsite, plenty of other nearby accommodations have what you need to recharge before another full day of entertainment.

Bally's Kansas City

Hit up Bally's Kansas City riverboat for a fantastic time that you won’t soon forget. Kick back with more than 1,000 different slot machines and dozens of table games—no matter your gaming preference, there’s a spot for you here.

Grab a bite at 1 800 Noodle Bar , a 20-seat restaurant featuring Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, or catch the game at the onsite cocktail spot, Pulse Bar .

7TH STREET CASINO

Also located in KCK, 7th Street Casino specializes in slot machines. With more than 575 in total—and no other options offered—players can get right down to business with entertaining gaming.

If you’re on a roll, don’t worry about leaving. With a café and bar onsite, your breakfast, lunch or dinner are covered no matter the time of day or day of the week.

Casino KC Review

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Casino KC in Kansas City— formerly Isle of Capri Kansas City is a classy riverboat casino, permanently docked on the Missouri River. ... You can board the riverboat and you’ll be faced with a casino floor filled with slots and table games, not to mention quality dining and drinking options where you can refuel, recharge, and let off steam.

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Gambling in Casino KC

Spread over 28,000 square feet, the Casino KC floor carries the one-two punch of slot machines and table games as their casino’s bread and butter. In small casinos like this, the poker tables are often the facet of the casino that is forsaken, so it's to be expected here in a small riverboat.

Casino Games

• Colossal Wizards
• Spartacus Gladiator of Rome
• Forbidden Dragons
• Queen of the Wild II
• Lazer Lock Ice Sapphire
• Let it Ride
• Limit Holdem
• No Limit Holdem
• Crazy 4 Poker
• Fortune Pai Gow
• Sharp Shooter
• American Roulette
• European Roulette
• Any 2 Card Blackjack
• Hand-Held Deck
• Single Deck
• Double Deck
• Chuck-A-Luck
• 75 Ball Bingo
• 90 Ball Bingo
• Daily Lotto Draws
• Mini Lottos
• Electronic Craps
• Electronic Blackjack
• Electronic Roulette
• Electronic 3-Card Poker

Dining, Bars, and Entertainment

The Casino KC has a handful of dining options to satisfy (almost) all tastes, with three restaurants covering the needs of the patrons. Also on offer at the casino is a relaxing bar where you can kick your feet up after a busy night.

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How to Get to Casino KC

Casino KC is located on the Missouri River in Kansas City, just a few minutes from the downtown area

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• Nearest Highway I-29
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Frequently Asked Questions

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If you’re looking for a quaint riverboat casino in the classic Mississippi style, Casino KC in Kansas City MO ticks that box. It offers some quality games, in the form of slots and table games, and some great dining options where you can have your fill. In addition to that, we also enjoyed:

• The multi level car park
• Drinking at Pulse Bar
• Learning about the 20-year history

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