Gaming in Kansas City, Missouri; Play Texas Hold-em Poker and
Slots.
Going to Kansas City? Kansas City calls itself the "city of
fountains" and with good reason. It has more fountains than any
city except Rome, and talk about competing with European cities,
KC ranks second only to Paris in the number of miles of its
grand Boulevards. But you probably knew that, didn't you?
Located near the geographical center of the country, you'll find
KC to be a surprisingly sophisticated and self-assured city.
Though, no longer the "sin city" it once was, Kansas City offers
adult entertainment in the form of big time casino gaming.
Locals call the Casinos "boats" even though they are not boats
and never move. You can play Las Vegas style games and slot
machines at any of Kansas City's four casino's which are a short
drive from, and very convenient to the downtown area.
Gaming in Kansas City, Missouri is not only big business it's
big fun. Don't expect a rinky-dink, small-time operation. These
Casinos are the real thing and rival most anything found in Las
Vegas. The major difference however, is in a Missouri Law that
stipulates a maximum loss limit of $500 (per 2 hour session),
per person. You can stay in the Casino as long as you want, you
just can't lose more than $500 in a session.
If Slot machines are your passion, you'll be in heaven. Each of
the Casinos offers hundreds if not thousands of slots. You'll
find the standard reel type "one armed bandits" along with
plenty of the new video slots. They come in all denominations
from the very popular penny machines, up to infrequently played
$50 dollar machines. The majority of the slots in each of the
casinos are now coinless. Winnings are dispensed via tickets,
which can be placed in any other machine of your choice,
redeemed at the cashier or cashed-in at kiosks throughout the
casino floor.
In addition, all of the casinos offer video poker machines along
with a full assortment of standard table games. Three of the
casinos offer Live Poker rooms where you can play Texas Hold-em
and other poker games "mano-a-mano" with a table full of like
minded players.
In Addition to gaming on the casino floor, all of the properties
offer unique and popular amenities. You'll find themed
restaurants, all-you-can-eat buffets, clubs and lounges, movie
theaters, gift shops, Child Care, and various entertainment
venues'.
Where to Go? Each of the properties is unique and is worth a
look-see if you have the time. Listed according to size they
are:
Ameristar Kansas City, features more than 140,000
square-feet of gaming space contains 2900 slots and over 100
table games, including the largest poker room in the Midwest.
Listed as one of the 10 largest casinos in the U.S. The property
features over 10 diverse dining venues and a Brew Pub on site.
Harrah's Casino North Kansas City, recently remodeled and
bringing you exciting nightlife and great new restaurants. With
two floors of casino action, Harrah's offers the most popular
slot machines, table games and a live poker room on the second
floor. On weekends checkout the Voodoo Lounge for non-stop
excitement.
Argosy Casino, This 62,000 square foot casino boasts 1762
state-of-the-art slots and 40 tables of gaming excitement all on
a single level, new VIP lounge area and five new food and
beverage areas. Recently remodeled and themed as a Mediterranean
village with charming streetscapes the casino emotes the warmth
of old-world architecture and has a distinct European feel.
Isle of Capri Kansas City Plenty of Gaming Action with
this casino and located the closest to Downtown Kansas City. The
feel of an old time riverboat on the outside and a tropical
player's paradise on the inside. Look for the newest and hottest
slots, your favorite table and poker games as well as the Isle
of Capri's signature restaurants. On weekends, live
entertainment on the casino stage adds to your excitement!
Additionally, Kansas City offers many other things to interest
the tourist. A few of the more popular are:
The American Royal Museum- helps show the significance of
agriculture in the history of Kansas City.
The Country Club Plaza- Designed in the early 1920s, the Country
Club Plaza is billed as the nation's first suburban shopping
district. Crown Center-You'll discover world-class shopping,
extraordinary restaurant options, theatre, movies, special
exhibits, and much, much more.
Hallmark Visitors Center- Located in Crown Center the showcases
the exploits of the world's largest greeting card company.
Historic 18th & Vine District- American Jazz Museum pays homage
to Kansas City's strong history in Swing and Bebop jazz. The
18th and Vine district is also home to the Negro Leagues
Baseball Museum.
Kansas City Zoological Park and IMAX Theatre- The Zoo is open
daily year-round, except Christmas and New Year's Day.
Kansas Speedway- The 1.5-mile track will play host to events
from racing's top sanctioning bodies. The Woodlands Complex
nearby offers Horse racing (seasonal) and Greyhound racing (year
round)
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art-One of the premiere art Museum in
the United States, Starlight Theater- Kansas City's premiere
outdoor venue for Broadway-style musicals and concerts.
Steam Boat Arabia Museum at City Market-The museum also features
the largest collection of pre-Civil War artifacts anywhere.
Truman Presidential Library & Museum- The life and history of
the 33rd President of the United States, Harry Truman.
Science City at the Union Station- is a state of the art
interactive learning experience for young and old alike
Worlds of Fun-175 acres of amusement park excitement!
Oceans of Fun- a 60-acre water park, a place to beat the heat
during the summer months.
Today, the outgrowth of Kansas City's colorful history radiates
energetically throughout the city and in it's populous. If you
are up for an exciting weekend or need a break from the
"monotonous" and are looking for a special vacation city, head
for Kansas City.