Designed to make a bold statement, the Blue Chip Casino’s new Spa Blu Tower can be considered a mission accomplished. The $130 million structure rises above the windswept dunes near the shores of Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana. To replicate a ship in full sail, >>

It’s possible to visit the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel and never roll the dice, cut a deck or pull a slot lever — yet still have a full weekend. Since the property stands just blocks from New York’s Niagara Falls, visitors can enjoy simply watching >>

You’re not taking much of a gamble when you visit Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino — at least not until you hit the gaming hall, featuring myriad slot machines and a plethora of gaming tables.For those not risking cash, it’s a safe bet to indulge in >>

You don’t have to be a high roller to enjoy a weekend getaway in downtown Detroit’s liveliest neighborhood. The new Greektown Casino-Hotel opened its doors in mid-February and has been buzzing since, thanks to affordable rates, glitzy decor and a sizzling urban vibe. A 30-story tower >>

For lots of gamesters, Vegas just isn’t in the budget this year. But don’t let your poker face turn into a pout. Chicagoland’s Grand Victoria Casino, just 40 miles west of the Windy City in Elgin, Illinois, could be the place to catch a lucky break >>

It’s not just the bridge that leads to Wheeling Island that has visitors in suspense. AtWest Virginia’s Wheeling Island Race Track & Gaming Center, a full-fledged casino resort in the eastern bend of the Ohio River, early birds and night owls alike revel in high-stakes, nonstop >>

Don’t worry if gamers seem a tad distracted from their winning hands at casinos around the Midwest. It’s likely the casino enthusiasts have their eyes on central Indiana. Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, completed a $100 million expansion this summer, adding an additional 54,000 square feet of >>

When Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg, Michigan, opened its doors this summer following a $116 million renovation, guests were shocked. Where was the North Woods decor? And what’s that growing on the roof? That was precisely the reaction casino owners hoped for. Set just outside Traverse >>