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Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners

Article content Article content CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 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. Article content 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). Article content Taking center stage, Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas swept multiple top honors, including the coveted Best Casino in the World title. Article content 'The Bellagio is iconic for a reason, and its recognition in four categories speaks volumes,' said Lee Gwilliam, SVP at 'These awards were decided by players, people who have actually been inside these places, so every win is a true mark of excellence.' Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content '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.' Article content 'We don't want the celebration of casinos to be a once-a-year affair,' Gwilliam added. Article content '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.' Article content Notable Award Winners in the U.S. Article content 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 Article content Award Winners in Canada Article content 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 Article content Other Notable Award Winners Article content 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 Article content is a leading source for casino news, reviews, and rankings, serving players around the world. It is part of Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB), a publicly traded company that operates more than 50 websites dedicated to helping consumers navigate regulated gambling markets. Article content Group provides trusted resources for bettors and players through editorial content, rankings, product comparisons, and expert insights, with a mission to support safe and informed entertainment. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content