FEATURED ATTRACTION
BY CHRISTEN GIBSON STAFF WRITER
Experience The Mint Gaming Hall and escape your busy life for a moment , enriched in Kentucky culture yet designed by professionals in the entertainment industry .
Henry Graffeo , the Vice President and General Manager , has over thirty years of experience in creating gaming halls all over the country . Additionally , he has led finance departments for some of the largest casinos in the world .
The Mint offers experiences beyond their games and live music . Food loved by locals and visitors alike is served in their " Backyard " restaurant . Try the popular chicken livers , or take a break in the Midnight Bourbon bar and sip on a Williamsburg punch or a smoked old fashioned .
Catch live music on the unique stage behind the bar for no additional cost . You will often find local tunes creating a fun vibe throughout the Halls , a venue musicians love to experience .
" We try to have live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights ," Henry Graffeo shared .
The Backyard restaurant is open from 9 a . m . on the weekdays and 7 a . m . on weekends and are open until around 11 p . m .
" In my opinion , we have the best burger in the Tri- County area ," Graffeo added .
Their patio and restaurant are family friendly which can be experienced without ever participating in gambling . The patio is popular among families as they have foosball , cornhole , shuffleboard , Jenga and more where every member of the family can try their luck .
The Mint provides an affordable experience . One can enjoy live music and a drink and bet as little as 30 cents on certain games . On the flip side , one can go big and bet in the high Mint gaming area and splurge on prime rib in the restaurant with top shelf drinks . There is a place for everyone at The Mint .
Experiencing The Mint can also be affordable . If you are not a big gambler , $ 50 to $ 100 will be enough to have fun .
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