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So, if you’re looking for a casino night in Nitro, West Virginia, the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort has just what you’re looking for. Located just 14 minutes from the state capital of Charleston and 36 miles east of Huntington, West Virginia’s largest metropolitans, residents and travelers flock to this casino daily.
And yes, if you’re wondering, the casino is famous for its Mardi Gras theme, reflecting its 2010 name change from Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center to the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort.
So, are you ready to read about what West Virginia gambling has to offer?
Let’s get started.
1 – Casino Overview
Mardi Gras Casino and Resort has seen a positive reputation that continues to grow in the Charleston, West Virginia area and will do so for years to come as the gambling scene continues to erupt.
The casino and resort offers a 150-room luxury hotel, 900 real money slots, 20-plus table games, live music and entertainment, a sportsbook, greyhound racing, meeting, and banquet services.
If you’re looking for state-of-the-art recreation, the location also contains a heated pool, fine dining options, a fitness center, and a gift shop.
In 2018, Delaware North acquired the casino; the same parent company that owns Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack a couple of hours northwest.
2 – Casino Games Offered
With 90,000 square feet of real estate, you can bet that there is no shortage of space. The Mardi Gras Casino game floor offers some of your favorite games and the stakes options are literally endless.
As mentioned in the overview, the casino features 900 slot machines, ranging from Bourbon Street style games to the High Rollers Room.
Whether you’re into playing Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, or more, you’ll definitely find your favorites at Mardi Gras. The casino also features a poker room and regular updates regarding tournaments and other poker-related events at Mardi Gras Casino and Resort.
The Betly Sportsbook at Mardi Gras allows you to engage in fun, quick, and easy sports betting. You can place your wager either with on-hand staff at a location known as the Cage or for self-service, just walk up to one of the five conveniently located kiosks.
Just name the sport, choose the event, and place your wager. It’s that easy to get involved in the action of all your favorite sports. And if you can’t make it into the casino for whatever reason, you can also bet on the action anytime with Betly’s online sportsbook.
And just like wagering on the casino floor, you can also earn rewards points for sports betting with each wager via the Lucky North Club, allowing you instant cashback, food discounts, and more.
And like the casino’s current cousin up in Wheeling, Greyhound racing is a huge staple of gaming at this casino. The live races begin at 7 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday and are featured around a full calendar year.
3 – Dining
Mardi Gras West Virginia offers three distinct dining options, with each offering its own unique theme.
If you’re looking for an upscale night out, The French Quarter has you covered. It is the staple of fine dining in the region and if you want a taste of the good life, look no further.
If you’re in a hurry, you can also order grab and go and even place online orders as well. Two types of menus are offered here. The Regular Menu is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while on Thursday and Friday, the Hot Food Menu is offered from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The latter is also offered on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11 p.m.
Finally, The Grill at First Turn serves as your casual option, serving some of your classic, flame-grilled favorites.
4 – Promotions and Entertainment
Mardi Gras is always offering something going on, such as the big game on its flatscreen TVs to the next big poker tournament. Or if you’re into live entertainment, Louie’s Lounge almost always has something going on.
Another hot promo at Mardi Gras is the Lucky North Club, where you can earn points for casino comps, food discounts, and much more.
Here’s a brief overview of how the points system works: For every 100 points you earn, you receive $1 cashback. For every $5 bet at the slots, $10 bet at the tables, or $1 bet at the racetrack, you receive 1 point in return.
The more you play, the more points you earn that as mentioned can go toward a variety of rewards like cash-back and food discounts, but also concert tickets, hotel rooms, merchandise, and more.
Best yet, membership to the Lucky North Club is free, easy, and regardless of how you perform in the game room, you will win.
5 – Accommodations
The Luxury Hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites so if you’re traveling through the Charleston or Huntington area and want in on the action, you most definitely want to check this place out. Especially if casino gaming is your thing.
From suites that resemble small apartments to the simple room for one, this hotel will fulfill your demand.
Also offered at the hotel is a heated pool, hot tub, and fitness facility. So if you’re the recreational type, there’s definitely more to do when taking a break from all the casino and gaming-based action.
But, if you’d like to take a day or two off from all the hard gaming, check out the next section for a brief overview of what lies beyond the casino.
6 – Nearby Attractions
Looking to explore the area?
Don’t worry, because there’s plenty to do if you decide to venture off casino property. Even in a small town like Nitro or an obscure state capital like Charleston. However, nearby Charleston has you covered in everything from culture to sports to outdoor attractions.
Venture over and you can experience a variety of museums, including the West Virginia State Museum, Avampato Discovery Museum, the St. George Orthodox Cathedral, The Capitol Theater, and more.
If you’re up for some sports, then Appalachian Power Park, home of the West Virginia Power, is a great destination. As is the University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field, or Cato Park if outdoor picnics, swimming, and golfing is your thing.
Are you up for hiking? Well, then the Daniel Boone Park, Danner Meadow Park, Kanawha State Forest, and Magic Island are your top destinations.
Local sports include the Class-A South Atlantic League’s West Virginia Power (affiliated with the MLB’s Seattle Mariners), West Virginia Alliance of the USL League Two, and the Women’s Spring Football League’s West Virginia Wildfire.
And if you’re looking to spend some casino winnings on shopping, look no further than the Charleston Town Center, which includes the 130-store shopping mall on 3 stories of real estate. The mall features four anchors, six major restaurants, and 12 fast-food locations.
Conclusion
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Mardi Gras Casino and Resort has something for everyone who enjoys land based casinos, whether you play the slots, table games, poker, or even to bet on greyhound races.
The casino also contains a luxury hotel complete with a pool, hot tub, and fitness center, among other major amenities, and with it comes dining options that range from fine dining to your high-end sports bar.
The casino runs promotions on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and their biggest promotion is the free-to-join Lucky North Club, where you can earn points for every dollar amount you wager for instant cash-back, concert tickets, etc.
Finally, if you’re looking to take a break from gaming or if you are curious to see all of what downstate West Virginia has to offer, feel free to explore Nitro and its nearby metropolitan, Charleston.
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