Casinos in St. Louis, Missouri

Four casinos on floating barges on the Mississippi River dot the landscape in the St. Louis area, which includes the bedroom communities of Maryland Heights and St. Charles. The resorts contain hotels, restaurants (including the ever-popular buffets) and the usual games of chance, such as slots, blackjack and craps. Each has a limited capacity based on the size of the barges.

Ameristar Casino

This 2,000-passenger barge on the Mississippi River offers the expected games of chance and includes a high limit room that was opened in 2009. This large property has 400 hotel rooms, 130,000 square feet of gaming space and seven restaurants.

Ameristar Casino
One Ameristar Blvd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
(800) 325-7777
ameristarcasino.com

Harrah's St. Louis

The St. Louis version of the country's largest casino brand contains the amenities expected from a Harrah's resort, including 50 suites among its 450 hotel rooms, seven restaurants and a poker room in the casino. The facility comprises two 3,200-passenger barges.

Harrah's St. Louis
777 Casino Center Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(800) 427-7247
harrahs.com

Lumiere Place Casino

In addition to the 300 rooms on the main property, Lumiere Place also contains a 200-room Four Seasons luxury hotel. The property contains a buffet among its five restaurants and has the standard gambling games.

Lumiere Place Casino
999 North Second Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(877) 450-7711
lumiereplace.com

President Casino

This 2,500-passenger barge decorated in an art deco style is located near the Gateway Arch. It offers free shuttle service to and from downtown St. Louis hotels. There is a $2 admission charge for first-time visitors.

President Casino
800 North First Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(800) 772-3647
presidentcasino.com

Article Written By Johnny Kampis

A veteran of the newspaper industry, Johnny Kampis has worked as a freelance writer since 2005. His articles have appeared in various publications including "The New York Times," "Atlanta-Journal Constitution" and the "San Francisco Chronicle." He currently serves as an editor of poker-based "Rounder" magazine and writer for the Alabama football publication "Crimson" magazine.

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