Atlantic City casino resorts placed in multiple 10Best competitions
Atlantic City is the second city of gambling in the U.S. which makes it no surprise that multiple casinos placed in the USA Today 10Best Casino Resorts outside of Las Vegas competitions.
10Best readers cast their votes across four categories: Best Players' Club, Best Casino Hotel, Best Casino Restaurant and Best Casino outside of Las Vegas. Atlantic City had the most entrants place across all categories.
Here's what our experts had to say about Atlantic City casino resorts.
Best Casino Hotel: Ocean Casino Resort, 2nd place
The Ocean Casino Resort was the highest-placing Atlantic City Hotel in the competition.
The five-year-old resort features 138,000 square feet of gaming space, 1,860 guest rooms and suites and the largest TopGolf Swing Suite in the country.
Best Casino Hotel: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 4th place
The rock n' roll themed casino chain's New Jersey outpost makes an appearance in the top half of the competition.
The hotel is listed as the number one hotel in New Jersey by TripAdvisor.
The casino floor features more than 2,000 slot machines and over 100 different table games, including an Asian gaming room with Pai Gow, mini baccarat and Asian poker.
Best Casino Hotel: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, 6th place
The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa blends Italian charm and modern sensibilities.
Borgata, an MGM property, offers travelers Staywell rooms, suites and rooms in the MGM tower away from the casino floor with its own valet, pools and retail options.
Best Casino Restaurant: Capriccio-Resorts Casino Hotel, 2nd place
A four-time winner and defending champion of the 10Best Reader's Choice Best Casino Restaurant, Capriccio at Resorts Casino Hotel has quickly become an institution on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
The menu includes a create-your-own antipasti offering, salads, veal and chicken parmigiana, and fresh pastas and is complimented by scenic city views.
Best Casino Restaurant: Il Mulino New York-Hard Rock Hotel Atlantic City, 8th place
No stranger to this list, Il Mulino makes its third appearance having been a reader's pick in 2019 and 2020.
The menu features traditional Italian faire and the restaurant offers a prix fixe menu throughout the week.
Best Casino Restaurant: Amada-Ocean Casino Resort, 9th place
Ocean views set a rustic-chic backdrop for Spanish faire on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Traditional tapas, charcuterie, grilled seafood, and luxury desserts fill the menu from Iron Chef Jose Garces.
The wine list is extensive but the gin and tonic bar is the highlight of the libation options.
Best Players' Card: Star Card-Resorts Hotel, 7th place
Resorts Hotel had the best rewards program in the city with the Star Card, according to the readers.
Depending on which of the five different tiers a player earns, members can earn rewards such as annual birthday dinners, monthly drinks, complimentary manicures, free valet parking, and hotel suite upgrades.
Best Players' Card: Ocean Rewards-Ocean Casino, 10th place
Ocean Rewards offers players perks including free play and complimentary rooms.
Preferred, Prime, and Reserve tier members enjoy their own lounge, complete with a buffet and beverages.
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