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    Calling Casino experts

    In Shrevport La. May be passing through there next week and wonder which ones to visit and which one not to even think about.

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    I'd avoid any that require you to bet any actual, real money.
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    If you are looking for a smoke-free casino then none of them. That's why when we are wintering in Texas, we go to Baton Rouge for our casino (and Costco) fix because the casinos there are all non-smoking.

    All the casinos in Shreveport are pretty much within walking distance of each other. The games are all the same so I'd pick the one with the best buffet.
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    Only one I have played in Shreveport is the horseshoe. It was about average as casino's go. Free drinks while your playing so drop a $5 in a penny machine and get wasted for free who cares if they win.

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    When I visited Shreveport, I found the casinos there weren't quite my style—I prefer the convenience and variety of online casinos. Online platforms often offer a wider range of games and the flexibility to play anytime, anywhere. Additionally, the promotions available online are generally more appealing to me. For instance, many online casinos offer promotions like a slot bonus 100 di depan, which is great for extending your play without additional cost.
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    I live close and have worked in most of them before I retired. Casino and hotels are basically 2 separate entities. Samstown hotel is nice, casino average but ok. Ballys is next door, casino and hotel are nice. Horseshoe is similar to Ballys, Margaritaville is walking distance from Horseshoe and is similar same quality as the last 2 mentioned. Margaritaville is next to Basspro. Samstown and Ballys are in Shreveport, Horseshoe and Margaritaville are in Bossier. They across Red River from each other. I don't gamble, I can't tell you about that side of it. La. Downs has slots, Boomtown is lower tier than the others. The old Isle of Capri / Diamond Jack's is closed and being remodeled.
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    Go sign up for a "Player's card" the first thing and get the perks/free play if you do not have a card. Try to find which one is popular with the local's.

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    Almost a four year journey to Shreveport for OP

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cestratton View Post
    Almost a four year journey to Shreveport for OP
    I was wondering how long this ^^^^^^ would take.

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    Avoid all of them! It is their game!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treker47 View Post
    I was wondering how long this ^^^^^^ would take.
    I went to college at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia which is about 1.5 hours from Shreveport, we'd go to Horseshoe with $20-100 and just play slots all night until we got our fill of free liquor. One night my roommate realized he couldn't get us home and we found ourselves checking into a frontage road motel at about 2:00 in the morning. Between the crackheads knocking on the door, police sirens, and just the fact that we were there to begin with didn't make for a good night's sleep.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cestratton View Post
    I went to college at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia which is about 1.5 hours from Shreveport, we'd go to Horseshoe with $20-100 and just play slots all night until we got our fill of free liquor. One night my roommate realized he couldn't get us home and we found ourselves checking into a frontage road motel at about 2:00 in the morning. Between the crackheads knocking on the door, police sirens, and just the fact that we were there to begin with didn't make for a good night's sleep.
    I was a mule rider also. 66 to 67 and spring hill was my stopping spot on the was to Shreveport.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treker47 View Post
    I was a mule rider also. 66 to 67 and spring hill was my stopping spot on the was to Shreveport.
    the Rainbow Inn at Ogemaw was our spot, being from Camden, AR it was halfway between school and home. They had curbside service at Spring Hill, and they'd sell mix drinks to everybody in the car including the driver .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cestratton View Post
    the Rainbow Inn at Ogemaw was our spot, being from Camden, AR it was halfway between school and home. They had curbside service at Spring Hill, and they'd sell mix drinks to everybody in the car including the driver .
    Small world. Dated a girl from Camden while in college and 6 years later married one from Harrison. Both were bad choices. LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treker47 View Post
    Small world. Dated a girl from Camden while in college and 6 years later married one from Harrison. Both were bad choices. LOL
    Bad choice for you or THEM !!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by NAMVET1968 View Post
    Bad choice for you or THEM !!!!!
    Guess you could say both but not posting my side here. LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treker47 View Post
    Guess you could say both but not posting my side here. LOL
    Been there done that !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treker47 View Post
    Small world. Dated a girl from Camden while in college and 6 years later married one from Harrison. Both were bad choices. LOL
    A little "did you know", Tommy Sanders is from Magnolia and is also Mule Rider.