Just because you don't see casinos all over Texas, that doesn't mean that Texans don't enjoy the occasional trip to test their luck. If you're in Amarillo, Texas, you have plenty of options for a trip to hang out with Lady Luck.
Fortunately, several casinos have hotels attached, so you don't have to be in a big hurry to play and leave. The hardest decision you have to make is whether you want to go to New Mexico or Oklahoma.
Why Texans Are Heading Out of State for Casinos
Oklahoma has a huge number of casinos. They range from resort-style destinations to small buildings filled to the brim with slot machines off a rural highway. Once you cross the border into the Sooner State, a casino is never that far away.
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New Mexico has plenty of places for you to go and try to hit a jackpot. There are several resort-style destinations and hotels. The scenery is also pretty nice, thanks to the mountains you can find yourself among.
What Makes Resort Casinos So Popular?
There was a lot of talk about 2025 being the year that these resort-style destinations would finally be allowed to open in Texas. Unfortunately, it looks like all of the hype we had coming into the year has faded.
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The resort-style destinations usually offer some form of 24-hour entertainment. There are several dining options, theaters and auditoriums, and I've even been to one that had a massive bowling alley inside.
Here are ten casinos within driving distance to Amarillo, Texas, so you’ll still have energy to play once you arrive. They offer a wide variety of amenities and entertainment options.
10 Casinos Near Amarillo, Texas
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