Out of all the states in America, Georgia is up there for being one of the least friendly gambling states.
Not only is online gambling considered illegal in GA, but there are no land-based casinos anywhere to be found. The closest brick and mortar is located out of state.
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Georgia does offer a state lottery as well as charitable bingo games. There is also a casino cruise ship that offers multiple decks of popular casino games, and a bar and restaurant.
Online Casinos in Georgia
Georgia has not legalized online gambling in the state. There have been discussions of legalizing online casinos, but there are no concrete plans in place at this time.
Georgia does have a state lottery, which can indicate an openness to other forms of betting.
The nearest online casinos will be in West Virginia, which has already approved legislation and seen operators go live. Tennessee has approved online sports betting.
But, you can still register with a legal online casino while you're in Georgia. That means you can get the casino's bonus offers or deposit, and then play whenever you're in states where it'slegal (even in a layover at the airport).
Land-based Casinos In Georgia
Many gamblers look for Atlanta, Georgia casino locations, but there are none and the closest casinos near Georgia are in North Carolina. The Cherokees have two Indian casinos there and they areabout 125 and 155 miles away from Atlanta. Click here to see information on those two North Carolina casinos.
The only Georgia casinos you will find is one casino boat, based in Brunswick, which sails three miles out into international waters where casino gambling is permitted.
The boat offers blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, slots, and video poker. No public information is available concerning the payback percentages on gaming machines on the Georgia casinoboat.
Due to security restrictions, you must present a photo ID, or you will not be allowed to board. The minimum age to get on board the boat and to gamble is 18. However, you must be 21 to drinkalcoholic beverages.
There is a $10 fee to get on board, and a cash bar and a la carte food service are also available.
Types of Casino in Georgia
There is no legalized casino gambling in Georgia and, therefore, there are no land-based casinos in Georgia.
If you want to gamble at a casino in Georgia, you will need to take a cruise. The Emerald Princess Casino is a four-deck cruise ship, offering the same amenities as a brick and mortar,including a cash bar. The casino cruise sails out on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
You can learn more about the sailing schedule and the Emerald Princess Casino here.
List Of Land-based Casinos In Georgia
There is one casino in Georgia that operates as a cruise ship. There used to be another one, but it had its license taken away back in 2015.
Emerald Princess Casino
- 1 Emerald Princess Drive, Brunswick, GA 31523
- 1 912-265-3558
- Games available: 250 slots, 12 blackjack tables, 2 roulette wheels, and craps, 2 poker tables, Texas Hold' Em
Georgia Land-Based Casinos Map
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-->Home to cheese curds and beer festivals, La Crosse, Wisconsin sits on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. You can find seasonal activities in and around the city, including fishing, boating and birding, but you’ll need to travel out of town for casino games. In western Wisconsin, the Ho-Chunk tribe entertains visitors at two casinos, and neighboring Iowa and Minnesota each offer unique casino destinations.
Whitetail Crossing Casino
Unless you are participating in other area activities, this Ho-Chunk casino in Tomah isn’t a destination gaming facility. It’s a small casino attached to the Whitetail Crossing Convenience Store with nearly 100 slot machines. It doesn’t have a restaurant, hotel or table games. It's 45 miles from La Crosse, in an interesting region that grows cranberries and hosts winter sports such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Majestic Pines Bingo and Casino
Another Ho-Chunk casino 48 miles northeast of La Crosse in Black River Falls offers 600 reel and digital slot machines. If you like to play the tables, you can enjoy several games of roulette, blackjack and poker, including Texas Hold 'Em. For the bingo players, this casino has a hall with electronic and scheduled games. The attached hotel at Majestic Pines Bingo and Casino has 60 rooms -- including some with whirlpools -- conference rooms and an indoor pool with water slide. If you get hungry, you can choose from a cafe, buffet or poker bar.
Lady Luck Casino
Across the Mississippi River and south 60 miles, Lady Luck is a destination casino where Pinky the Elephant stands guard in a top hat. It’s a classic riverboat establishment moored in a marina near Marquette, Iowa. While there's no hotel, it offers several dining choices, including a buffet, and also features scheduled entertainment. Choose among 550 slot machines and a robust schedule of card games, including blackjack and Texas Hold 'Em. This casino’s most convenient feature is that it offers daily bus service to and from La Crosse.
Closest Casino To Ohio
Treasure Island Resort and Casino
This Minnesota casino north of Red Wing is 105 miles from La Crosse. Treasure Island is a 150,000-square-foot destination casino within driving or boating distance. The casino has more than 2,200 slot machines and a recently remodeled bingo hall. You'll find 27 blackjack tables and the only live poker room in the region. In the summer, the casino offers river cruises on a private yacht built in La Crosse. With 13 restaurants and bars, 480 luxury rooms and headline entertainment in a 3,000-seat theater, this casino is worth staying at for a night or two.
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