Jackpot each November, one of the richest horse races in the country. The property also includes a 1,600-slot-machine casino, as well as a hotel with 203 guest rooms and 33 suites. The Delta Event Center regularly features headline entertainers and the Gator Lounge offers a variety of local and regional entertainment. Dining options include two f ine-dining restaurants— The Lookout Restaurant with a bird’s-eye view of the six-furlong track, and Vista, offering great ground floor views of the track. The The tranquil, elegant setting of Spa Blu. property also features the Triple Crown Buffet, offering diners a diverse selection of international you-can-eat buffet specializes in preparedfrom-scratch southern Louisiana cuisine. food specialties in a fun environment. There is also a sports bar with poker EVANGELINE DOWNS machines and a meeting/event space RACETRACK AND CASINO covering nearly 10,000 square feet. evangelinedowns.com Amelia Belle is near Morgan City at Lake Palourde in southern Louisiana. 1-866-472-2466 “Acadiana’s Place to Play,” Evangeline SAM’S TOWN HOTEL & CASINO Downs has its place in history as the first “racino” built in the country. It offers samstowntunica.com over 14,000 square feet of gaming space 1-800-456-0711 with more than 1,400 slot machines. The When Sam’s Town opened in 1993 near four-story, 117-room hotel includes 44 the little town of Tunica in the Mississippi suites and is connected directly to the Delta just 30 minutes from Memphis, track and casino and convenient to area it became Boyd Gaming’s very f irst attractions like Arlington Plantation and operation outside of the state of Nevada. Le Vieux Village. The live racing season Since then, it has grown and flourished. for thoroughbreds is April-September Its amenities, cuisine and gaming make and quarter horses compete October it a prime overnight destination in the to December. Nationally known acts Mid-South with 841 hotel rooms and play the Event Center and regional acts 44 suites built around a center courtyard fill Mojo’s. Fine dining is available in pool. With 66,000 square feet of gaming Blackberry’s Seafood Kitchen and popular space, there is something for everyone. local food beckons from the Cajun Buffet. There are nearly 1,300 slot machines and The track is a one-mile oval with a pond 34 table games of all varieties. Twain’s in the infield (no alligators, sorry), and Fine Dining offers fresh seafood, prime there is also a 7/8-mile turf track with steaks and an extensive wine list, as well as a VIP dining room. The Great a 1 1/8‑mile chute. Buffet is enormous with FREE wine and beer on the menu. From Asian to AMELIA BELLE CASINO Italian delights, American Bounty has ameliabellecasino.com it all, and Smokey Joe’s seriously knows 1-985-631-1777 “down home” country food. The large Though modest in size, Amelia Belle is a 1,600-seat River Palace Entertainment popular regional attraction with a strong Center showcases top national acts and Cajun flair. The beautiful riverboat casino from time to time, MMA bouts. Do covers nearly 61,000 square feet with more you enjoy golf? Just across the way is than 800 slot machines, 17 table games an 18-hole Scottish Links-style golf and 3 poker tables. The poker room is course. Need to relax or work out, try the open Thursday through Sunday. The all- Fitness Center and Sauna. 52
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