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Casinos in Cincinnati: Hard Rock, Closest Ones & Map

Cincinnati is home to one of 4 state-approved casinos, the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.

Opened in July of 2021 (after a $30 million remodeling and rebranding of the former JACK Cincinnati Casino), the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is a beautiful 450,000 square foot complex that sits on 23 acres in the in the northeast part of downtown.

While this is the only real casino in this city of nearly 300,000, there are, in fact, horse betting tracks, video lottery terminals, and other casinos within a short drive of Cincinnati, (more on that below).

Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino

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Opened in the spring of 2013, this is the newest of the four Ohio casinos.

Just to north and east of the heart of downtown, Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino is situated on the corner of Eggleston Avenue and the Central Parkway.

Originally called “Horseshoe Cincinnati” it was re-branded as the JACK Cincinnati Casino in June of 2016, then to the Hard Rock in 2021.

It’s real, regular traditional 24 hour-a-day casino, similar to the ones you’ll find in Las Vegas. It’s busy too. Last year, casino revenues were $228.4 million (per the Ohio Casino Control Commission ).

The casino floor space is 108,000 square feet, putting it right up there with many of the resorts on the Strip.

Hard Rock Cincinnati has 1,632 slot machines/video poker machines. The average slot payout per the Ohio Casino Control Commission is in the 91.92% range and 66% of the casino’s revenue comes from these slots.

Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino Table Games

The casino’s 102 live table games include Let It Ride, Pai Gow, mini-baccarat, traditional blackjack games, along with several blackjack variants, such as free bet blackjack, and “Zappit Blackjack.” In this game, when you are dealt two-card hands totaling 15, 16, 17, or 18 – you can choose to get two new cards.

Since I get dealt 16 nearly every hand (it seems), this game may be up my alley, although I’m unsure as to the house edge on this game.

The casino also has regular live craps games (including games with the fun Fire Bet option and crapless craps), and roulette.

The casino’s 31 table poker room spreads the usual $1/2 No-Limit and higher games, along with $3/6 Limit Hold’em, Omaha, and a host of tournaments including daily tourneys, turbos, deepstacks, etc.

There’s no sportsbook here….yet. However since legislation has passed in the Ohio statehouse making sportsbetting legal, it’s expected that the Hard Rock Cincinnati and other Ohio casinos will open sportsbook in January of 2023.

(The map below shows you the Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino (red star), Belterra Park Gaming (black), Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (purple), Rising Star Casino (green) and Belterra Casino Resort (brown).

Other Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino Amenities

The eating options here include everything from a Starbucks to the new Council Oak Steakhouse to Brick’d Pizza. Of course, there’s also a Hard Rock Cafe.

A meeting space/concert venue, called “The Pavilion” is 33,000 square feet and seats up to 1,500 people. There isn’t a hotel here.

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Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino Parking Fee

The casino has a 5 story garage with room for 2,500 cars attached to the building.

Self-parking is $10. However that fee will be waived should you play 1/2 hour on slots or table games using your Wild Card – Hard Rock’s players card.

Valet parking is still unavailable as of this update. When it was still the JACK Casino, valet parking was $15.

How Old Do You Have to Be to Play at the Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino?

You have to be 21 years or older to player at the Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino.

Hard Rock Cincinnati Address, Phone Number and Website

1000 Broadway Street Cincinnati, OH. 45202 Phone: (513) 252-0777 Website: Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

Hotels Near the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

The closest hotel to the Hard Rock Cincy is the Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Cincinnati. Located at the corner of E. 7th and Broadway, the Holiday Inn is .3 miles southwest of the casino – or just about five to seven minute walk to the Hard Rock.

Hard Rock Cincinnati’s Road to Opening

In 2009, Ohio voters passed an amendment to the state’s constitution, allowing exactly one casino in each of the state’s four largest cities. As the third most populous city in the state, Cincinnati was permitted to have a casino.

The original casino in this spot was the Horseshoe Cincinnati, which later became the JACK Casino. In April of 2019, it was announced that JACK Cincinnati was being sold to Hard Rock International, (they of the Hard Rock Cafe fame). Ohio State regulators approved the deal in August of 2019.

Cincinnati’s other Semi-Casino

Nine miles southeast of downtown is where you’ll find Belterra Park Gaming.

I call it a “semi-casino” because the 48,000 square foot Belterra Park is a “racino” – a horse racing track without table games, bingo, or slot machines.

Instead, they have 1,300 video lottery terminals, or VLTs.

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While these often look like slot machines, they are more like electronic versions of scratch-off lottery tickets.

Unlike the random number generator found at traditional Las Vegas style slot machines, here you’re playing a game with a pre-determined number of winners and prizes.

Casinos Close to Cincinnati

Other than the VLTs at Belterra Park Gaming, Hard Rock Cincinnati’s only nearby competition are three riverboat casinos across the border in southeast Indiana.

The closest among these three is the Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (purple star on map). It’s a marathon away to the west. Literally.

The Hollywood Casino Hotel Lawrenceburg is exactly a 26.5 mile drive when starting out in downtown Cincinnati (at the intersection of Walnut and E. 6th Streets).

The 26.5 miles will take you between 25 minutes to 40 minutes to drive. On Friday afternoons however, the drive can take in the 50 minute range.

Prior to the Ohio vote allowing casinos, this was the main option for Cincinnati-area gamblers.

However since the Horseshoe (now Hard Rock) Cincinnati Casino opened, gaming revenues at the Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg have dropped 60%, according to an article in the Indianapolis Star.

Hollywood Casino Hotel Lawrenceburg has the usual assortment of over 1,200 slots, 62 table games, along with a 13 table poker room. The Barstool Restaurant and sportsbook boasts 20 TVs, and 25 betting kiosks.

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The two others are:

Belterra Casino Resort (Brown star on map)

Not to be confused with Belterra Park Gaming, this riverboat casino is in located in Florence, Indiana, 51 miles south west of downtown Cincinnati.

It’s usually a drive of between 45 minutes to just over an hour.

Being a riverboat casino means its casino floor is just a little more than 1/3rd the size of Jack Cincinnati. However it does have 700 slot machines, the usual table games and a small poker room. There’s also the FanDuel sportsbook.

Attached to the casino (on land), is a nice 603 room hotel, restaurants, bars, a spa, showroom and golf course.

Rising Star Casino (Green Star)

The only other casino fairly close to Cincinnati is the Rising Star Casino, which is just 39 miles away, but still a 45 minute to 1 hour-plus drive, due to lack of closer bridge access.

Rising Star has about 1,000 slots and video poker machines, table games (including craps and roulette), and the modest TwinSpires sportsbook. It also boasts a 294 room hotel, four restaurants and a showroom. Both a full-service RV Park and the Links at Rising Star Golf Course are near the casino.

By Steve Beauregard. Photos courtesy of the Hard Rock’s media blog, and the Cincinnati USA Visitors & Convention Bureau. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg photo courtesy of VisitSouthwestIndiana.com

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Casinos in Cincinnati, OH: List of Places for Gambling

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Cincinnati casinos are located in the state of Ohio, where everything is legal . ... Since the people of Ohio coted in for the legality in 1999, Cincinnati gambling journey was set in motion. Now there is the emergence of the best casinos in Cincinnati. Very soon, we will be looking at the Cincinnati casinos list, so if you want to know more, read on!

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At this point, we believe you are boiling with excitement to start playing at the best casinos in Cincinnati already. Well, we are happy for you, but how would you get there? We thought of that, which is why we have put together the Cincinnati casinos map so you would never miss your way to enjoyment.

The Best Casinos in Cincinnati

Cincinnati gambling is best described as fun and excitement at its peak. The city houses the best casinos you could ever ask for. Hard Rock Bet Cincinnati gives you various casino games, live concerts, 19,000 sq. ft. event center, and River Room , with a stunning view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. You also have thousands of slots and table games in the best casino in Cincinnati. Below you will find some brief details. Read on and enjoy it!

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What Casino Games Can You Play in Cincinnati?

Slot games are something that you cannot just do without talking about when referring to the best casinos in Cincinnati. You have fun on large numbers, starting with slots , going through poker, and finishing at blackjack and roulette tables. At the end of the day, you won't have any idea what hit you.

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Hotels Near Casinos in Cincinnati

Now imagine that after a long and successful day of wagering and entertainment and profits, you need a place to crash, but you can't find any. That is the importance of this section and the value of hotels in a casino. We have outlined the closest hotels to the best casinos in Cincinnati , so you would have a place to crash.

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If you took your time to go through the detailed review, you would conclude that Cincinnati, OH, is a fun and exciting place to gamble. So far, the city has been very accommodating to gamblers with no problems. Provided that you go with our recommendations of legal casinos, all you will enjoy is unlimited fun with commercial casinos and racinos .

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Riverboat cruises in Cincinnati are a tradition as old as the city itself. No matter how many highways and byways we build, Cincinnati will always be a river city. A riverboat cruise is a great way to celebrate the history of the city and enjoy the peaceful scenery that the Ohio River has to offer.

Sightseeing Cruises

Take a relaxing harbor cruise aboard BB Cruises for a one and a half hour journey down the Ohio River. This historical journey includes commentary from the captain as you take in the city skyline and natural beauty of Cincinnati. Cruise times are posted on the bbriverboats.com website for up-to-the-minute booking information. Snacks and a cash bar are available during the cruise. bbriverboats.com .

River Escape Cruises offer a variety of specialized charter cruises with the sightseer in mind. For an upbeat adventure, choose the Downtown cruise, where your party will explore the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky riverfronts. For a quieter excursion, try the Scenic Upriver cruise, and enjoy the natural beauty that the Ohio River has to offer far from the city lights. River Escape Cruises also offers Sunset and Fall Foliage cruises for those who would like to truly tailor the scenery around their cruise party. www.riverescapecruises.com .

Dinner Cruises

BB Riverboats offers a variety of themed lunch and dinner cruises that traverse the waterways of Cincinnati each weekend. Try the Dixieland Jazz Band brunch on Sundays, and enjoy the Southern sounds and a delectable spread. Saturday cruises include the Captain's Lunch and the Admiral's Dinner, two-hour cruises that feature games and entertainment along with the meals. On Fridays, sail away with Hawaiian flavors and island music during the Tropical Dinner cruise.

Need a little excitement during the week? Captain's Lunch cruises are available Tuesdays through Saturdays and Captain's Dinner sails each Tuesday through Thursday. With "Sightseeing Only" tickets, those in your party who don't wish to dine can pay a lower fare and simply enjoy the sights. bbriverboats.com .

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Just an hour outside of Cincinnati, the Belterra Casino Resort has got your lucky number. This stationary 38,000 square foot riverboat casino has nearly 40 game tables and thousands of slots to choose from against the backdrop of the beautiful Ohio River. Belterra was voted Best Poker Room and Best Restaurant by readers of Southern Gaming & Destinations Magazine. Stay where you play in one of over 600 hotel rooms, and dine in one of the six property restaurants. www.belterracasino.com .

River Escape Cruises takes you on a river ride from Cincinnati to the Belterra Casino aboard the Sea Us Escape. Arrangements for an overnight stay at Belterra are included in your cruise package. Enjoy a round trip tour of the Ohio River, slowing for photos along the way. Overnight and weekend stays are available. www.riverescapecruises.com .

Charter Cruises

For your next special event, consider chartering a boat on the waters of the Ohio River. Queen City Riverboats offers two paddle boats, the Spirit of Cincinnati and the Queen City Clipper to become your next party destination. Moonlight and special event cruises are available. A full menu and charter information is available on the website. www.queencityriverboats.com .

Celebrations Riverboats offer chartered banquet cruises for your next meeting, wedding, or party event. Choose from a three hour lunch cruise or a two hour dinner cruise with a full spread of food and enough staff to take care of your boarding party. Live entertainment can be provided; including a range of talents from DJ's to magicians and even palm readers. Free, secure private parking is available for your cruise guests. www.celebrationriverboats.com .

Destiny Yacht Charters specializes in wedding and corporate cruises aboard the Destiny. Plan your next holiday party or simply impress out-of-town guests aboard this majestic and intimate yacht. Enjoy two enclosed climate- controlled decks for year-round events. The crew of Destiny assists you in choosing from a variety of appetizer, dinner, or drink menus, and also assists in arranging entertainment for your party. www.destinyyachtcharters.com .

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Gathering your family for the traditional holiday feast can be made into a truly special event with annual holiday cruises. BB Riverboats offers Easter, Mother's Day, and even Thanksgiving feasts on the Ohio River. Each holiday has a signature menu full of festive surprises.

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• • BB Riverboats: Riverboat Row, Newport, KY, 859-261-8500, bbriverboats.com
• • Queen City Riverboats: 100 O Fallon Ave, Bellevue, KY, 859-292-8687, www.queencityriverboats.com
• • Celebrations Riverboats: 848 Elm Street, Ludlow, KY, 877-651-6752, www.celebrationriverboats.com
• • Destiny Yacht Charters: 3653 River Road, Cincinnati, OH, 513-921-3210, www.destinyyachtcharters.com/pc.html
• • River Escape Cruises: 4601 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 859-801-1718, www.riverescapecruises.com

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Indiana Riverboat Casinos

Riverboat Casinos in Indiana offer players a one of a kind unique gambling experience.

Indiana, like many other states, has recently expanded its gambling laws.  The Hoosier State has a rich history of gambling, with Indiana horse racing dating back to the 1800s. In Indiana, sports betting is legal, and residents can download mobile sports betting apps to wager on their favorite teams and sports on the go. For example, BetRivers Indiana is one of the online gambling sites currently available in the Hoosier State. As well as betting on sport, Indiana residents can now participate in casino gambling, but only at sweeps casinos.

In terms of casino gaming, there is also legislation that Sen. Jon Ford has introduced to bring new Indiana casino laws to fruition. The Indiana legislature accepted the proposals. Ford predicts that online casinos could bring in between $45-60 million  worth of tax revenue every year. For now, players can only access sweepstakes casinos in Indiana , with sites like Chumba Casino , Pulsz , BetRivers.net , and games like LuckyLand paving the way. These sites will still offer your favorite casino game, but you will be playing for virtual currency instead of real money.

The legalization of iGaming would build on the revenue generated by current land-based casinos in Indiana . Indiana gambling law authorizes ten land-based or riverboat casinos on the Ohio River or Lake Michigan, one physical casino in French Lick, and racinos at the two horse tracks in the state.

The Indiana Gaming Commission oversees all gambling activity in the state. Whether you are playing at Caesars Indiana, Indiana Grand, or a table game at an online casino, you are gambling in a safe environment. This is the case for a land based casino and an online site.

This page covers everything you need to know about Riverboat casinos in Indiana. Whether you love slot machines, classic table games, or you fancy yourself as a pro at poker, these riverboat casino locations provide all of that and more.

Indiana’s Riverboat Casinos Background

Legal gambling in Indiana began in 1988 when voters approved a state lottery. The first. Consequently, the first lottery tickets went on sale in October the following year. The momentum for casinos in Indiana grew, and the Indiana Riverboat Gaming Act passed in 1993. This opened up the possibility for the construction of ten riverboat casinos, the first of which opened in 1995.

Recently, the largest riverboat casino in the world set sail for a new home. The  Caesars Southern Indiana,  formerly known as the Horseshoe Southern Indiana riverboat casino, moved locations to Alabama. The casino called the riverboat its home for over 20 years; however, in 2015, Indiana passed a law permitting riverboat casinos to move from the water to land-based properties.

Players in Indiana can now access games of chance at a mixture of tribal, land-based, and riverboat casinos in addition to playing slots at horse tracks. You don’t need to travel to Las Vegas to enjoy live dealers or the latest slot machine. You can experience all of that in Central and Northwest Indiana. You are eligible to play the lottery at track events if you are 18; however, the legal gambling age in Indiana to visit a casino is 21 .

Ohio River Casinos

If you are looking for a Cincinnati riverboat casino, unfortunately, riverboat gambling is illegal in the Buckeye State. However, neighboring Indiana is has a thriving casino resort scene. Some of the most prominent riverboat casinos on the Ohio River are a short drive from Cincinnati.

Belterra Casino Indiana

The Belterra is the leading gambling boat in Indiana, boasting two floors of the newest and most entertaining slot machines and table games. With the addition of side bets, whether you are gambling in Indianapolis, Louisville, or Cincinnati, players tend to choose Belterra more often than not.

Some of the games include  Three Card Poker  and  Caribbean Stud . In addition to the numerous games and entertainment, the Belterra Hotel and Resort offers spa treatments, golf, and indoor shopping. If you want a break from the buzz of the casino floor, the full-service spa provides numerous treatments to recharge your batteries.

When you visit Belterra, you will discover retail sports betting courtesy of the FanDuel sportsbook among the 42,000 square feet of gaming space.

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The Hollywood Casino was formerly known as Argosy Casino. This riverboat gambling facility and hotel is located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It boasts 270,000 square feet of fun and entertainment, including  150,000 square feet of gaming space. There are 88  table games to choose from, in addition to 41 poker tables. The casino has one of the best poker rooms in Indiana .

If slots are more your thing, there are over 3,000 titles for you to play at your pleasure. Make sure you check the casino schedule to see what is in store regarding entertainment. The Hollywood casino lives up to its name, bringing in several entertainment acts every night. The onsite hotel provides luxury accommodation and includes restaurants such as the Final Cut Steakhouse.

Sports betting fans can also place bets via the retail sportsbook located in the casino, provided by the Barstool Sportsbook .

Grand Victoria Casino & Resort

The Rising Star Casino Resort is known for its excellent links golf course. This beautifully designed course features panoramic views of the Ohio River Valley . If you want some gambling action, the live casino floor has over 1,000 slot machines comprising fun themed reels. Additionally, the resort has over 200 hotel rooms, including suites, complete with an indoor pool.

If you want to relax after a day of gambling, the Grand Theatre offers superb entertainment, with favorites such as David Cassidy and Huey Lewis and the News having performed there.

Caesars sportsbook is available for players in the casino looking to wager on their favorite sports and team.

Lake Michigan Casinos

The Ameristar Casino Hotel is one of the most convenient land-based properties in Indiana. It is 25 miles from Chicago and close to Interstate highways. Additionally, if you are a Chicago resident, you can take advantage of a free shuttle bus service that runs from the city center. If you are a fan of Baccarat, you are in luck, as the Ameristar has a room dedicated to the game.

Ameristar is part of the Pinnacle Entertainment group. Consequently, the casino has a private club for high rollers with free food and drink.

Another Lake Michigan casino,  the Majestic Star Casino , features numerous quirky slots, including video poker penny slots and table games. Additionally, there is a dedicated poker room that sponsors daily tournaments and promotions. There is no hotel connected to the Majestic Star; however, there is a connected shuttle bus service.

The Horseshoe Hammond similarly does not have a dedicated casino hotel but does have a free shuttle bus service. This land-based property has stunning lake view suites spanning more than 1000 square feet. The gaming floor contains slots, table games, and poker rooms.

There is something very nostalgic about stepping on to a riverboat casino. No need for the bright lights and towering buildings of Vegas, Indiana riverboat casinos provide a one of a kind gambling experience for all who visit.

List of Indiana Riverboat Casinos

Below is a list of the riverboat casinos available in Indiana:

• Beltrerra Casino Resort
• Caesars Southern Indiana
• Grand Victoria Casino Resort
• Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg
• Ameristar East Chicago
• Horseshoe Casino
• Bally’s Evansville (Formerly Tropicana Evansville)
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GALLERY: John Legend performs with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Riverbend

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Ohio native and EGOT-winning artist John Legend performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Riverbend Music Center on Tuesday night.

It was an unforgettable evening with the Legend himself as he made his Cincinnati Pops debut.

But this was more than just a harmonic performance, it was also an opportunity for fans to learn more about the artist and how he came to be through storytelling.

Legend was born in 1978 and grew up in Springfield - just a few miles away from the City of Dayton.

His family had deep roots within the Pentecostal Church - his grandfather being the pastor, his grandmother the organist, his mother the choir director and his dad playing the drums and being a chorus member.

At a young age, Legend joined his family members in being heavily involved on the musical side - joining the choir with his parents and learning to play the piano, like his grandma.

He added that the Pentecostal Church was pretty conservative, where women were required to wear knee-length dresses or skirts and no make up.

The church also held a conservative viewpoint on music. While joking with the crowd, Legend wondered what they would think of his music now.

Despite its conservativeness, it didn’t stop the Springfield boy from pursuing his dreams, thus Legend’s career was born within Holy walls in Ohio.

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