Best Native American Casino

When you're looking for the perfect place for a girls' weekend, a couples' getaway or a rejuvenating solo trip, look no further than our list of top-tier Native American casinos. Whether you want to wager it all on your favorite horse, laugh the night away with good friends and great martinis or ante up for the best poker game of your life, it's always a sure bet for you and your casino crew. Get ready to play to win at one of these first-class casinos chosen by our panelists.

These 10 Native American casinos were selected by our featured panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best.

1. Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel | Highland, CA

Level up your gaming experience at Yaamava', where you can step into VIP high-limit rooms, join a blackjack tournament or win tickets to the Las Vegas Grand Prix. This highly acclaimed casino also draws star musicians and comedians to its stage, giving you a great way to cap off a day of slots and jackpots.

2. Choctaw Casino & Resort | Durant, OK

Luxury meets fun at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, where you can try your hand at Pai Gow, enjoy a night of bowling and drinks or go on a fine-dining tour across the resort's three casinos and dozens of restaurants. You'll feel like a high roller in the poker room, which has its own dedicated staff and hourly cash giveaways.

3. Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass | Chandler, AZ

Wild Horse Pass, part of Gila River Resorts & Casinos, is a diamond in the desert with over 1,300 slot machines and dozens of table games waiting to be played. Voted Arizona's best casino twice, Wild Horse Pass has something for sports fans too—big screens and live sports betting. Picked the winning team? Celebrate with a steak dinner or a shot of tequila at the casino's restaurants and bars.

4. Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage, CA

A Coachella destination, the state-of-the-art casino at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage boasts 77,000 square feet of table games, slots and video gaming. When you need a change of pace from the gambling scene, relax your mind at Sunstone Spa or stimulate your palate at one of many dining offerings including the award-winning Steakhouse. With numerous promotions and special events, there's always something exciting happening at Agua Caliente.

5. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River | Murphy, NC

Head to the mountains of North Carolina for a gaming adventure at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River where you'll find prize promotions, tournaments and casino favorites like slots and video poker. Take Lady Luck for a spin at the roulette wheel before rolling the dice at the craps table. After betting on your team at Caesars Sportsbook, you can bet on yourself with a friendly competition at the bowling alley and arcade.

6. Foxwoods Resort Casino | Mashantucket, CT

As one of the largest resort casinos in the world, Foxwoods is a powerhouse in gaming entertainment. You can bet your way through five casinos as you play classic games with a fun twist, such as Jackpot Hold'em and Criss Cross Poker. Or test your luck with a game of high-stakes bingo or easy-to-play keno. There's even a family-friendly area with bowling, go-karts, an arcade and a zip line.

7. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino | Niagara Falls, NY

The majestic Niagara Falls create the perfect backdrop for a weekend of gaming at Seneca Niagara. You can seek your fortune playing virtual roulette, betting on your favorite sports teams or placing side bets on your hand of blackjack or Pai Gow poker. For a unique way to play, bring in your ticket stub from an NFL Buffalo Bills game and receive free play at the slot machines.

8. Mohegan Sun | Uncasville, CT

With two casinos, free concerts, comedy shows, live sports betting and a kids' zone, it's no wonder that the award-winning Mohegan Sun has become New England's favorite playground. There's so much to take in, from the mesmerizing planetarium and indoor waterfall to star-studded events and WNBA action at Mohegan Sun Arena, that you may forget you're in a casino.

9. Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Hollywood, FL

If the thousands of games and live betting events weren't enough to entice you to visit Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the dozens of A-list musicians and comedians that take the stage nightly would be. You'll feel like a rock star in the 24-hour full-service poker room and in the private high-limit slots room as you play for million-dollar jackpots.

10. Cherokee Hotel & Casino | West Siloam Springs, OK

Cash drawings, table games, slots, off-track betting—if you want to play it, Cherokee Casino has it. Located on the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line, this casino has over 1,600 e-game machines, multiple poker tables and a simulcast room for picking your winning pony for the races. And with the casino's One Star Rewards, your playtime earns you complimentary rounds of golf, restaurant discounts and show tickets.

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Our Featured Panelists

With more than 20 years in journalism and content creation, Gretchen Pahia is a wife and mother of two teenage boys. With articles published in several publications, she is a recognized writer covering a variety of different topics including travel, dining, lifestyle, family and entertainment. You can follow along on Instagram @gpahia.

Susan Lanier-Graham is founder and publisher of Wander With Wonder, an award-winning online travel journalism magazine. She has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles while traveling the world over the past three decades. Susan's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including various AAA publications, TravelandLeisure.com, Hotels.com, Modern Luxury, WHERE publications, Fairmont.com, Marriott.com and more. Susan is a member of Society of American Travel Writers, International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, and North American Travel Journalists Association. She is also a Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist.

Newsweek contributors speak from a variety of backgrounds and offer expertise in a wide range of subject areas.