CASINO
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At Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, when we say “More Fun”, we mean it literally: With over 2,500 slot and video poker machines and 57 table games we’re one of the biggest — and most impressive — casinos in the country. And our live poker room is among the largest in the Kansas City area. Click on the list at the left to learn more about both our games and special player events.
Slots & Video Poker
With 2,500 slots and video poker machines, Ameristar has more games than any other casino in the Kansas City area. From traditional reels to video slots, you’ll find more gaming choices in a wide range of denominations, from penny slots all the way up to $25 machines, in our High Limit slot area. We also have the largest selection of single and multi-hand video poker games around.
If you’re looking for a special slot machine or have any other questions, our Slot Service Specialists will respond to your needs within minutes. Our goal? To provide the best slot experience in the Kansas City region. We think we succeed.
Table Games
Look to Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City for all your favorite casino table games and a variety of table limits. Enjoy Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let It Ride, Mini-Bac and Pai Gow Poker, to name a few, as well as the latest specialty games. If you’re looking for high stakes action, check out our High Limit table games area. Our dealers are ready to count you in. Just pull up a chair and let the games begin!
Bet Big and Win Big at Ameristar! We offer the highest stakes around on several of the most popular table games. You can now bet up to $5,000 on select Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat and Pai Gow Poker games. Ask your Pit team for details.
LET’S PLAY! Play whenever you want. We’re open for 24 hour gaming, everyday!
HOTEL
From the moment you pass beneath the flashing lights of the marquee at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City and enter the dramatically beautiful, refurbished lobby of our 184-room hotel, it’s clear that you’ve arrived somewhere special. Each of the 184 rooms features 1 king or 2 queen size beds, 46″ LED screen television, free wireless internet access, refrigerator and coffee maker. The excitement of our casino may be only steps away, but the atmosphere in our hotel lobby and rooms remains luxuriously calm.
AMENITIES & SERVICES
Services and amenities offered at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City:
- 46″ LED Televisions Featuring HD Programming
- Area Attraction Information
- ATM
- Check Cashing
- Coat Check (seasonal)
- Complimentary Wireless Internet Service in Guestrooms & Lobby
- Complimentary USA Today Weekly
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
- Express Checkout
- Fax Service
- Gift Certificates
- Gift/Sundries Shop
- Ice/Vending Machines
- In-room Amenities
- Coffee/Tea Service
- HBO
- Movies
- Safes
- Refrigerators
- Iron and Ironing Board
- MP3 Adapters
- Hair Dryers
- Lost and Found
- Mail/Package Pick-up or Delivery
- Message Service and Voice Mail
- News Stand
- Safety Deposit Boxes
- TTY/TTD Services
- Turndown Service
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Voicemail/Message Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Wheelchairs
- Whirlpool Tubs in Select Suites
- In Room Dining
DINING
You can choose among nine delectable dining options at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, from a sports-infused brew pub to a steakhouse set in an atmosphere that crackles with the Old West. Whether you’re looking for a quick burger, a tender, juicy steak or the best Chicken and Seafood Gumbo north of the bayou, you’ll find what you’re craving right here.
Amerisports Brew Pub
Welcome to the most exciting sports bar and brew pub around. With its warm brick walls and leaded windows, Amerisports Brew Pub is the only classic lager house in or around Kansas City. Designed to look like a converted old world foundry, don’t be surprised that it contains a 52-screen audiovisual system that broadcasts more sporting events than you can imagine. For sports fans, that translates into the ability to watch every single game of the season. Or, just behind the bar watch our very own Brew Master in action in the brewery.
Our high-tech audiovisual system includes:
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- Seven rear projection screens
- 32 plasma screens
- Thirteen personal touch screen TVs in individual booths
- And then there are brews… Our gleaming copper vats produce such hand-crafted beers as “Half Court Light,” “Knock Out Blond,” and “Hard Ball Dark.”
Settle into one of our 300 seats, including leather-upholstered booths with individual viewing systems. Order a brew and such classic appetizers as Buffalo Wings and Nachos so macho they could add up to a meal. Or move on to such delectable entrées as one of our 100% Genuine Angus Beef Burgers or our Classic Reuben.
Arthur Bryant’s
The famous New Yorker magazine writer Calvin Trillin once called Arthur Bryant’s Kansas City barbecue joint “the single best restaurant in the world.” We’re inclined to agree. This legendary restaurant, which made Kansas City the BBQ capital of the U.S., has a fast-casual restaurant at Ameristar. Since the 1930s, celebrities, sports stars and at least two American presidents have made their way to Arthur Bryant’s for Ribs, Brisket, and Charcoal-Black Sausage, the hands-down favorite of Fortune Magazine. Now you can join them — only minutes from the casino floor.
DeliLUX
In need of a snack or a quick meal? The casino deli is almost always open and ready to serve just about anything you crave, from classic Hamburgers to Philly Cheese Steak, Chef’s Salad and more…
Falcon Bakery
Lunch is back! Enjoy our new lunch items, along with our current hot breakfast items served daily from 7am to 2pm. Stop in and try one of our Falcon favorites like the Deuces Wild Breakfast or All American Burger. Following your meal, enjoy one of our many delicious pastries and desserts freshly baked in house by our own pastry team.
Food Court
Burger King
“Have It Your Way at Burger King,” in the food court at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City. Burger King has become world famous for both its flame-broiled burgers and its speedy, personalized service. And it’s the only place to go to indulge in America’s preferred hamburger — the Whopper — and other classics.
Sbarro Italian Eatery
After bringing Italy to so many parts of the United States, the Sbarro Italian Eatery has done the same at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City. Stop in to experience the Sbarro family’s recipes — the best of Italy — at lightweight prices. All menu items, from hearty Lasagna to Baked Ziti, New York-Style Pizzas to Sausage Rolls, are prepared on the premises daily from fresh, quality ingredients.
Frankie’s Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt
Make your own healthy dessert creation choosing between 10 flavors of our frozen yogurt. Your creation will burst with flavor by choosing from over 40 toppings including fresh fruit, nuts, candies and syrups. Our Frozen Yogurt is a good source of calcium, low in fat, gluten free, no high fructose corn syrup and Kosher Certified.
Great Plains Cattle Co.
Accented by a duo of welcoming fireplaces, a soaring main dining area that boasts weathered crossbeams of old barn timber and wagon-wheel chandeliers, the Great Plains Cattle Company at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City pays homage to the rough-and-ready past of the American West. But the experience of dining here, in seats of distressed leather and among classic western art, is unexpectedly refined. Choose from such favorites as our Lump Crab Cake, Cedar Plank Roast Salmon and 28-oz Grilled Bone-In Porterhouse — and don’t forget to peruse our well-chosen wine list. A private dining room is available.
Horizons Buffet
At the Horizons Buffet at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, guests can travel from one dining station to another, sampling cuisines from all over the world — with great American cooking, too. At some stations interactive cooking is on display. Over at the Asian station, a chef might be whipping up some Shanghai Chicken in a sizzling wok while, at its Italian counterpart, someone tosses grated parmesan into a steaming dish of Fettuccine Alfredo. The choices here seem limitless, from fresh, crisp salads to Kansas City Barbecue. And it’s affordable, too. Private dining rooms are also available for groups up to 160.
Pearl’s Oyster • Bar
“Gumbo will hold your life together” reads a sign on the wall at Pearl’s Oyster Bar. You have only to sit down to some at this casual, down-home restaurant, where seafood is the main draw, to know that this statement is true. While there’s some great Creole and Cajun cuisine on the menu, from Louisiana Pan Roast to a hearty Bouillabaisse cooked before your eyes in the open kitchen, there’s lots more too, including fresh seafood, Blackened Prime Rib and Asian-inspired specials such as Pho and Honey Chicken. And don’t forget to check out the signs on the walls, including the immortal “Be Nice or Leave!”
Casino Cabaret
When the Depot is dark, the Casino Cabaret is on! The Casino Cabaret is a great place to play your favorite new slots, while listening to free, live entertainment from the best local acts. See the “Live Event Calendar” for the upcoming line-up at the Cabaret.
HI-VI ARCADE
At the Hi-Vi Arcade you can play over 60 of the latest video games, challenge a friend to a game of air hockey or test your skills on ticket games that earn prizes at our redemption center. And the whole family can join in!
KIDS QUEST
FAMILY ADVENTURE CLUB
Your children will be entertained at Kids Quest, an on-site activity center that offers infant and toddler childcare on an hourly basis. They’ll thrill to our techno Quest computer and video games area, the Karaoke Stage, Barbieland, and indoor playground. Caring for children 6 weeks to 12 years.
MOVIE THEATERS
Sink into great entertainment at Regal Cinema’s 18 Theaters in Kansas City – all at Ameristar. This state-of-the-art movie theater complex features Dolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (SDDS) and Digital Theater Sound (DTS) systems throughout. Each of the 18 theaters also offers a wall-to-wall screen, extra-wide aisles, and plush seats with beverage holders and unrestricted-view stadium seating.
MERK & TYLER
Looking for the perfect souvenir or gift? Head to Merk & Tyler, the spacious shop at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City for a wide selection of intriguing, fun gifts. Our logo items let you bring the Ameristar experience home. And we offer everything else from newspapers to portable cameras, gift certificates, jewelry to – why not? — cigars for the connoisseur. Beverages and snacks, too.
Introduction to Missouri Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2020
Missouri slot machine casino gambling consists of thirteen riverboat casinos across the state.
A theoretical payout minimum limit exists per state gaming regulations. Further, return statistics are publicly available.
This post continues my weekly State-By-State Slot Machine Casino Gambling Series, an online resource dedicated to guiding slot machine casino gambler to success. Now in its third year, each weekly post reviews slots gambling in a single U.S. state, territory, or federal district.
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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Missouri*
The minimum legal gambling age in Missouri depends upon the gambling activity:
- Land-Based Casinos: 21
- Poker Rooms: 21
- Bingo: 18
- Lottery: 18
- Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18
Missouri was the fifth U.S. state to approve riverboat casinos. Gaming regulations for these casinos have evolved over time including eliminating cruising, closing boarding for two-hour-long gaming sessions, and removal of the original $500 loss limit on each gaming session.
The state of Missouri withholds 4% of winnings on $1,200 or more jackpots or cash prizes. Filing a tax return with Missouri can potentially return some of this withheld state income tax.
*The purpose of this section is to inform the public of state gambling laws and how the laws might apply to various forms of gaming. It is not legal advice.
Slot Machine Private Ownership in Missouri
Private ownership of a slot machine is legal in this state if it is at least 30 years old.
Gaming Control Board in Missouri
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The Missouri Gaming Commission is responsible for establishing state gaming regulations for riverboat casinos, fantasy sports, bingo, and charitable games. This state gaming control board also hosts the interesting Missouri Gaming Commission News and Information blog with gaming news and information as well as photos.
Casinos in Missouri
There are thirteen riverboat casinos in Missouri.
The largest casino in Missouri is Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City with 2,578 gaming machines.
The second-largest casino is Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles with 2,567 gaming machines.
Commercial Casinos in Missouri
The 13 riverboat casinos in Missouri are:
- Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles located 23 miles northwest of St. Louis.
- Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa in Riverside located 7 miles northwest of Kansas City.
- Century Casino Cape Girardeau located 116 miles southeast of St. Louis.
- Century Casino Caruthersville located 98 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee.
- Harrah’s Kansas City in North Kansas City located 7 miles northeast of Kansas City.
- Isle of Capri Casino Hotel – Boonville located 103 miles east of Kansas City.
- Lumiére Place Casino & Hotels in St. Louis.
- Mark Twain Casino in La Grange located 145 miles northwest of St. Louis.
- River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis.
- St. Jo Frontier Casino in St. Joseph located 55 miles north of Kansas City.
Tribal Casinos in Missouri
Missouri is home to two American Indian tribes. Without federal-recognition, neither tribe can offer a tribal casino. Further, no tribal gaming compacts exist with the state.
Other Gambling Establishments
As an alternative to enjoying Missouri slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Missouri is:
- North: Iowa Slots
- East: Illinois Slots
- Southeast: Kentucky Slots
- South: Arkansas Slots and Tennessee Slots
- Northwest: Nebraska Slots
- West: Kansas Slots and Oklahoma Slots
Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Missouri.
Our Missouri Slots Facebook Group
Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Missouri? If so, join our new Missouri slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to join this closed Facebook Group freely.
There, you’ll be able to privately share your slots experiences as well as chat with players about slots gambling in Missouri. Join us!
Payout Returns in Missouri
Missouri state law has established an 80% lower limit for the theoretical payout on all gambling devices.
Actual return statistics are combined results from all electronic games including video poker, video keno, and slot machines. Monthly reports are under the gaming control board’s I Want To… section called View Slot Payout Percentages by Location.
The most recent monthly report at the time of this writing is from January 2020.
This extensive monthly return reports statistics by casino and slot machine denomination. In January 2020, the overall slots return percentage for all thirteen Missouri riverboat casinos was 90.4%.
Further, for January 2020, the individual monthly return for each riverboat casino was:
- Ameristar Kansas City: 90.5%
- Ameristar St. Charles: 91.0%
- Argosy: 90.5%
- Century Cape Girardeau: 89.8%
- Century Caruthersville: 89.5%
- Harrah’s Kansas City: 90.0%
- Hollywood St. Louis: 90.8%
- Isle of Capri – Boonville: 90.0%
- Isle of Capri – Kansas City: 88.6%
- Lumiére Place: 90.2%
- Mark Twain: 89.2%
- River City: 90.8%
- St. Jo Frontier: 88.7%
For January 2020, the highest returns went to Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles at 91.0% closely followed by River City at 90.8%. The lowest returns for the month went to the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel – Kansas City at 88.6% closely followed by Mark Twain Casino at 88.7%.
By slot machine denominations, the highest returns went to Ameristar Kansas City with 107.9% payout on their $100 machines followed by 100.9% for $25 machines at Lumiére Place. Both high returns were no doubt due to a single large jackpot win during January.
The lowest returns by slot machine denomination went to Hollywood with a 76.4% for their $100 machines followed by 81.7% at River City. And, yes, 76.4% is less than the state’s minimum theoretical payout of 80%.
It would be best to avoid these slot machine denominations at these casinos as well as any other low-return slot machine denominations in Missouri. Be sure to check the most recent return statistics prior to visiting casinos in Missouri!
Summary of Missouri Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2020
Missouri slot machine casino gambling consists of thirteen riverboat casinos having a total of 16,293 slot machines. Missouri’s tribes are unable to offer tribal casinos.
State gaming regulations established an 80% minimum theoretical payout for all gaming devices including slot machines, video poker, and video keno. Detailed return statistics are publicly available by month, casino, and slot machine denomination.
Annual Progress in Missouri Slot Machine Casino Gambling
Over the last year, the two Ameristar casinos in Missouri have each increased their number of slots by either over 300 or nearly 600 machines.
Otherwise, the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel – Cape Girardeau has become the Century Casino Cape Girardeau. Further, Century Casino also purchased Lady Luck Caruthersville and subsequently renamed it Century Casino Caruthersville.
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