MARCH/APRIL 2014
There’s More
to Casinos
Than Just
Gambling
It’s elegance, luxury
and fun all rolled into
one
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
Many seniors enjoying going to
casinos, but there’s more to casinos
than just gambling. Owners are
working diligently to meet the
increased demands visitors are placing on casinos.
“I think seniors would definitely be
interested in the games, restaurants
and hotel rooms,” said Reginald
Dotson, regional public relations
manager for Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa is
one nearby gambling destination
that is always hopping. “Belterra
is a destination created by desire,”
said Dotson. “The casino resort
is a magnificent place that rolls
elegance, luxury and fun into one.”
A $37 million expansion project in
2004 doubled the number of rooms
at Belterra and added meeting and
conference space. “It expanded our
appeal as a destination casino resort
and made it the largest casino resort
hotel in Indiana,” said Dotson.
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PP L A C E
Seniors enjoy the slot and video
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poker machines, but there are
plenty of other games to choose
from. “We offer all of your favorite
table games, including the newest
sensations such as Pai-Gow Poker,
Three-Card Poker, Caribbean, Ultimate Texas Hold’em Bonus, Crazy
4 Poker and 21+3,” said Dotson.
Those who frequent the casino
are rewarded with incentives. “A
Mychoice card allows you to earn
Choice Comps, equivalent to cash,
while playing slots and tables,”
said Dotson. These comps can be
redeemed for room nights, shows,
meals, spa treatments and more.
There are also special event and
promotional invites available.
People who may not be so fond of
gambling can enjoy spas, salons and
other amenities on the campus of
the casinos. “We offer a pampering,
soothing and relaxing experience
with a complete menu of individual
massage therapies as well as hand
and body treatments administered
by our highly trained staff,” said
Dotson. These treatments include
body wraps and polishes, hydrotherapy and baths, manicures and
pedicures, a cardiovascular fitness
center, a sauna, whirlpools and
more.
The casino’s entertainment offerings appeal to both men and
women. “Our state-of-the-art
CenterStage Showroom has been
designed to hold up to 1,500 seats,”
Dotson said. “We book big-name
acts ranging from country-western
stars and household-name classic rock bands to tribute acts and
superstar impersonators.” The
venue also hosts live boxing and
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GAMBLING IN KENTUCKY
A Hot Topic
Supporters of casinos in Kentucky are campaigning
in favor of expanded gambling, believing it can
serve as a lucrative revenue source during difficult
economic times. A proposed Constitutional
amendment will be on the ballot in Kentucky in
Fall 2014 if approved by the General Assembly. The
proposal is to allow up to seven casinos statewide
and to designate 10 percent of gambling revenue
to assist the state’s horse industry. The hope is this
will entice owners to enter their horses in Kentucky
races. Other casino revenues would go toward
human services, local governments, education,
public safety and a one-time bonus for military
veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm and
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Casinos are good for the economy because they
help create jobs. “Currently, approximately 1,000
people, primarily from nearby Indiana and Kentucky
counties, are employed [at our casino] and enjoy
on-site dining facilities, a friendly, team-oriented
atmosphere and competitive wages and benefits,”
said Reginald Dotson, regional public relations
manager for Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
theatrical productions. A state-ofthe-art sound system enhances the
experience.
Seniors may also be surprised to
discover casinos have great food.
You can find just about anything
you want, including fresh grilled
chicken and steaks, freshly rolled
sushi and made-to-order hearthbaked pizzas. Fresh salad and fruit
bars are also available, as well as en-
ticing crab legs, Mediterranean-inspired pasta meals and house-made
gelatos and pastries. “We serve succulent seafood and a never-ending
array of dishes, including savory
meats and American-inspired
dishes,” said Dotson.
If you’re Living Well 50 Plus and
haven’t been to a casino, perhaps
you should add a visit to your
future weekend plans.
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