Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Casinos.com has revealed the first-ever International Casino Awards winners, a landmark event honoring the best in global casino entertainment. As part of the newly established International Casinos Day™, the consumer-led awards highlight excellence across more than 100 categories, reflecting local and national player preferences.
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Voted entirely by players, the awards recognized standout casino venues worldwide and other areas of resorts, including the Best Casino Restaurant (Le Tren Bleu, Monte Carlo Casino), Best Casino Entertainer (Jamie Foxx), and even the industry's most luxurious restrooms in the form of the Royal Flush Awards (The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas).
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Taking center stage, Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas swept multiple top honors, including the coveted Best Casino in the World title.
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'The Bellagio is iconic for a reason, and its recognition in four categories speaks volumes,' said Lee Gwilliam, SVP at Casinos.com. 'These awards were decided by players, people who have actually been inside these places, so every win is a true mark of excellence.'
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In addition to being named the Best Casino in the World, the Bellagio also won awards for Best Casino in Las Vegas, Casino with the Best Staff, and Best Poker Room.
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Another standout, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, also earned multiple honors, including Best Casino in Florida, Best Casino for Hitting a Jackpot, and Best Casino for Celebrity Spotting.
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The awards coincided with the inaugural International Casinos Day, officially proclaimed by Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley. Celebrated each year on May 15, this special date marks Las Vegas's 120th anniversary and serves as a global tribute to casino culture. It honors the vibrant entertainment experiences delivered by both land-based and online casinos, acknowledging their role in entertaining millions of people around the world.
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'International Casinos Day gave the world a chance to recognize that casinos are about more than just gaming, they're entertainment hubs, cultural icons, and community landmarks,' Gwilliam added. 'It was refreshing to see casinos getting the credit they deserve. This celebration is just the beginning.'
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'We don't want the celebration of casinos to be a once-a-year affair,' Gwilliam added.
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'So we're very excited to see Tribal Casinos Month take place in June. Tribal casinos play a huge role in tribal sovereignty in the United States and Canada, and are also pillars of the local community with the work that they do.'
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Notable Award Winners in the U.S.
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Best Casino in Atlantic City – Caesars Atlantic City
Best Casino in Las Vegas – Bellagio Resort & Casino
Best Casino in Pennsylvania – Rivers Casino
Best Casino in Connecticut – Mohegan Sun
Best Casino in Wyoming – Little Wind Casino
Best Casino in Lake Tahoe – Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Best Casino in Michigan – Gun Lake Casino
Best Casino in Florida – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa
Best Casino in Alabama – Wind Creek Montgomery
Best Casino in Arizona – Harrah's Ak-Chin
Best Casino in Arkansas – Oaklawn Casino Resort
Best Casino in California – Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Best Casino in Colorado – Horseshoe Black Hawk
Best Casino in Delaware – Delaware Park
Best Casino in Idaho – Kootenai River Inn Casino
Best Casino in Illinois – Par-a-Dice Hotel Casino
Best Casino in Indiana – Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
Best Casino in Iowa – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Best Casino in Kansas – Kansas Crossing Casino
Best Casino in Kentucky – Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel
Best Casino in Louisiana – L'Auberge Lake Charles Casino
Best Casino in Maine – Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor
Best Casino in Maryland – MGM National Harbour
Best Casino in Massachusetts – Encore Boston Harbor
Best Casino in Minnesota – Mystic Lake Casino
Best Casino in Mississippi – Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Casino in Missouri – River City Casino
Best Casino in Montana – Gray Wolf Peak Casino
Best Casino in Nebraska – Harrah's Columbus
Best Casino in New Hampshire – Gate City Casino
Best Casino in New Mexico – Sandia Resort and Casino
Best Casino in New York – Resorts World Casino New York
Best Casino in North Carolina – Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Best Casino in North Dakota – Sky Dancer Casino
Best Casino in Ohio – MGM Northfield Park
Best Casino in Oklahoma – Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant
Best Casino in Reno – Peppermill Resort Casino
Best Casino in Oregon – Spirit Mountain Casino
Best Casino in Rhode Island – Bally's Tiverton
Best Casino in South Dakota – Deadwood Mountain Grand
Best Casino in Texas – Naskila Casino
Best Casino in Virginia – Caesars Virginia
Best Casino in Washington – Tualip Resort Casino
Best Casino in West Virginia – Mardi Gras Casino
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Award Winners in Canada
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Best Casino In Ontario – Pickering Casino
Best Casino In Vancouver – Parq Vancouver
Best Casino In Alberta – Eagle River Casino
Best Casino In Quebec – Casino De Montreal
Best Casino In Saskatchewan – Gold Eagle Casino
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Other Notable Award Winners
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Best Riverboat Casino – Mississippi Belle II
Best Casino Cruise – Carnival Mardi Gras
Best Casino Restaurant – Le Tren Bleu
Best Family-Friendly Casino Resort – Circus Circus
Best Casino Rewards Program – MGM Rewards
Best Casino Staff – Bellagio Resort & Casino
Best New Casino Slot – Electric Joker
Best Poker Room – Bellagio Resort & Casino
Best Casino Influencer – Travel Ruby
Best Casino Entertainer – Jamie Foxx
Best Casino Show – The Mentalist
Casino With The Best Food Options – The Venetian
Best Smoke-Free Casino – Hard Rock Hotel Ottawa
Best Celebrity-Spotting Casino – Hard Rock Casino Tampa
The Most Luxurious Casino – MGM Grand
Best Casino Carpet – Caesars Palace
Best Land-Based Casino Slot – Wheel Of Fortune
The Most Romantic Casino – Casino Niagara
Best Casino For Hitting Jackpots – Hard Rock Casino Tampa
The Royal Flush Awards, Best Casino Toilets – The Cosmopolitan
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