CASINOS in & near HENDERSON, KENTUCKY - 2025 up-to-date list

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Henderson is a city along the Ohio River in northwestern Kentucky. With a population of over 29,000 residents, Henderson blends small-town charm with a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and cultural attractions, making it a favored destination for both locals and tourists alike.

Casino gambling is not permitted within Henderson or the state of Kentucky due to stringent state gambling regulations that restrict casino operations. However, there is an exemption for tribal casinos, charitable gaming events, game of poker, horse racetracks, off-track betting parlors, and the state lottery. Interestingly, one of these exemptions is enjoyed by a casino operator located in Henderson. There's also an opportunity to access other traditional casino venues in neighbouring cities.

Ellis Park Casino is a traditional casino venue owned by the Laguna Pueblo, a federally recognized tribe of Native American Pueblo people. Located in Henderson, 5 miles away, it offers a range of gaming options, featuring up to 300 slot machines, electronic gaming machines and video poker. The minimum wagers at the traditional reel slot machines start at $0.25 and $1 for video reel slot games.

Bally's Casino is also located just across the Ohio River, 9 miles from Henderson in Evansville, Indiana. It offers an extensive array of gaming options in a spacious 45,000 sq ft gaming floor. With over 1,000 slot machines, guests can enjoy a variety of gaming experiences from traditional reel slots starting at 1 cent to high-stakes gaming up to $100 per spin. The casino also features 30 live game tables, including Blackjack with various side bets and betting limits ranging from $25 to $2,000, Craps with bets from $10 to $1,000, Mini Baccarat with bets from $25 to $3,000, and Roulette with bets from $15 to $100.

French Lick Casino & Resort, located 72 miles from Henderson in French Lick, Indiana, offers a blend of historic charm and upscale casino entertainment. With over 1,000 slot machines and more than 700 slots on its 38,000 sq ft gaming floor, guests can enjoy a variety of gaming experiences. The casino features traditional reel and video reel slots with minimum bets starting from 10 cents and video poker with bets ranging from $6 to $7. It also hosts over 25 live game tables, including Blackjack and Three Card Poker, with minimum bets starting at $5.

You have to be at least 21 years old to play at casinos in the state of Kentucky.