When it comes to casinos, nowhere evokes a misty-eyed response among their fans quite like Vegas. It is the quintessential destination for a myriad of fun-time activities. Its cinematic beginnings and Frank Sinatra; fat Elvis and shotgun weddings; Ocean’s Eleven, blockbuster boxing, huge luxury hotels and hedonistic daytime clubbing. The ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ has the aura, but that doesn’t mean mammoth casino resorts can’t be found elsewhere throughout the United States.

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With world-beating entertainment, fine dining, swanky hotels and indulgent spas, there are many first-rate additions to the main event. For those passionate about casinos and all that comes with it, one needn’t bake in the blistering Nevada sun to quench their thirst for the buzz of gaming.

From the Northeast to Atlantic City, a number of American casino resorts can go head to head with the famed destination, to find out more, Gametwist Online have helped shine a spotlight on four world class resorts that might have flown under your radar…

Foxwoods Resort Casino: Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests ‘The Wonder Of It All’, as the premier resort destination in the Northeast.

As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in seven casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels; restaurants from gourmet to quick service; world-renowned spas; award-winning golf; state-of-the-art theatres and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Mount Airy Casino Resort set amid the stunning Pocono Mountains.

Mount Airy Casino Resort: The Mount Airy Casino Resort is a casino and hotel located in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, amid the stunning Pocono Mountains. The casino resort has 188 hotel rooms and a 62,000 square foot casino. Mount Airy includes more than 1,800 slot machines and more than 70 table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat. It also features several dining options ranging from a buffet to fine dining, nightlife venues, and an 18-hole golf course. Built on the site of the former Mount Airy Lodge, the world class casino resort first opened in October 2007.

Valley Forge Casino Resort: Valley Forge Casino Resort consists of 850 slot machines and 50 table games such as Blackjack, MiniBaccarat and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em; alongside other assorted table games. The casino is also home to the FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino Resort; 1,800 square feet of sports betting with 27 TV screens and all the drama that comes with a late win.

The Valley Forge Casino Resort has two hotels: The Casino Tower and a Radisson Hotel, which is attached to the property, together offering 486 hotel rooms and suites. The Valley Forge Casino Resort has over 100,000 square feet of meeting, convention and exhibit space including the Valley Forge Convention Center. The complex also includes a spa, fitness centre, and two stores (Valley Shop and Valley Style). The parking lot can accommodate 3,000 vehicles and has free valet parking every day. Small it is not.

The iconic Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City.

Resorts Casino Hotel: Resorts Casino Hotel, a Mohegan Sun Property, brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978 as the first American casino outside of Nevada. With 21 prime ocean-front acres on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk in North Beach, the casino resort features 942 guest rooms and suites in two historic hotel towers connected by 80,000-square-ft of world-class casino action. The resort features two theatres; ten restaurants; a food court with a variety of eateries; two VIP slot and table player lounges; two casino bars; indoor-outdoor swimming pool; health club and spa; salon and retail shops. Its 64,000 square feet of modern meeting spaces include 24 meeting and function rooms with ocean views and a 13,000 square foot ballroom.

With mammoth casino resorts dotted around the country, the U.S. has much more to offer gamers than the bright lights of Las Vegas, allowing those looking for something a little different to experience all that comes with a world class resort whilst seeing sights beyond The Strip.