Shreveport is a vibrant Louisiana city that has much to offer its visitors. Its location near the Red River and Cross Lake make it an excellent destination for water sports enthusiasts who also want to enjoy the comforts of a charming southern city. After enjoying a day of boating or fishing on the river or a workshop at Bass Pro Shops in neighboring Bossier, spend the evening enjoying the slot machines and table games in one of Shreveport's five area riverboat casinos or Harrah's racetrack/casino.
Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport
This casino located within the city of Shreveport offers over 1,500 slot machines including three-reel machines, five-reel machines and video-reel machines. Machines also offer something for every budget from $100 versions all the way down to penny slots. Additionally, the casino offers a full assortment of table games such as blackjack, roulette and craps. The Eldorado claims to have the largest poker room in the entire Shreveport-Bossier area, which offers daily tournaments. The Eldorado offers a variety of other services such as dining, spa and nightclubs. Outdoor enthusiasts should be sure to try the Sportsmans Paradise Cafe, which offers rich Louisiana-centric outdoor decor.
Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(877) 602-0711
eldoradoshreveport.com
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino
At Sam's in Shreveport, you'll find three floors worth of table games and slot machines. Table game options include blackjack, roulette and craps. If you're particular about your slot machine, you can use Sam's "Slot Search" function on its website to find just the right machine. Dining options at Sam's include William B's Steakhouse and Smokey Joe's Cafe, offering authentic southern cuisine. Sam's also houses a lounge that offers live entertainment.
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino
315 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(877) 429-0711
samstownshreveport.com
DiamondJacks Casino and Resort
DiamondJacks offers 30,000 feet of gaming space for all your gaming needs. Choose from 1,114 "loose" slot machines and 32 tables to find the right gaming action. Game choices include Mini-Baccarat, Texas Hold 'em and Spanish 21 in addition to usual suspects like blackjack. DiamondJacks also features a spa, outdoor pool, dining including a steakhouse and buffet options and entertainment.
DiamondJacks Casino and Resort
711 DiamondJacks Blvd
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
(318) 678-7777
diamondjacks.com
Harrah's Louisiana Downs
Looking for more than just slot machines and cards? Consider visiting Harrah's Louisiana Downs racetrack. Featuring live and simulcast races from around the country, Louisiana Downs is the place to catch live horse-racing action in the Shreveport area. The casino features 1,300 slots, a high limit area and includes plasma televisions located all over so you can keep up with races or sports of the day. Dining options include The Buffet and Harrah's Club (Southern/American) and Inside the Rail offers live music and entertainment.
Harrah's Louisiana Downs
PO Box 5519
Bossier City, Louisiana 71171
(318) 742-5555
ladowns.com
About The Author
Chris Weiss is a freelance writer with seven years' writing and editing experience. He has written travel and outdoor recreation articles for a variety of print and Web publications, including "Rocky Mountain Magazine," "Bomb Snow" and Trails.com. Weiss is also the chief editor of GadgetCrave.com and MotorCrave.com. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Rutgers College.
