Louisiana casinos are long beloved by Houstonians, with Lake Charles fondly nicknamed “The Vegas of the Southeast.”Ī popular spot for high rollers, Lake Charles continues to attract visitors from all over the world with its world-class amenities featuring Vegas-style gambling, premiere golfing, and world-renowned spas.Īnd one unexpected favorite? Lake Charles still has smoking-friendly casinos, despite a statewide ban on indoor smoking.Įxperience island-inspired accommodations for a perfect tropical getaway – without the need for nightly rates! In fact, Houstonia Magazine wrote of their celebrated 2017 visit to local hotspot Ember Grille & Wine Bar: “Our waiter further confirmed our rite-of-passage theory: More than 80 percent of Ember’s customers, he estimated, hail from Houston.” With only two legal casinos within the entire state of Texas, more and more Texans are crossing state over into Louisiana for some good, old fashioned gambling. The buzz of energy hums openly in the air, and anticipation crackles like static here, where Vegas meets the South between four major casinos and resorts from its waterfront perch in southwestern Louisiana along the Contraband Bayou.
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