Ameristar Casino Hotel - East Chicago

This casino hotel is close to the airport, Indiana Harbor and Buffington Harbor. It’s also close to the city of Chicago which offers plenty of attractions such as museums, dining, sightseeing and more. Many players from the city venture across the Indiana border for a day of gambling and fun. It’s always a good sign when the locals approve!

Gaming

The casino is 56,000 square feet of pure gaming pleasure! The first thing to note is that there are 4 gaming floors. Yes, 4. There are more than 1,900 Slot Games and Video Poker machines throughout. Denominations range from as low as a penny to $100. The Table Games are located on the second and fourth floors. You’ll find 36 tables with games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Mississippi Stud Poker, Mini Baccarat, Three Card Poker Progressive, Pai Gow Poker and Texas Hold’em. There’s also a Baccarat Room containing 10 tables with limits of $10 and $15 open every day.

Hotel/Accommodations

The hotel occupies a 15 story tower containing 288 rooms. Choose from a single king sized or two queen sized beds. The hotel is directly connected to the casino. You can’t get more convenient than that! Amenities include flat screen TV’s, ATM, fitness center, check cashing, free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning and laundry service, free valet parking, in-room safe and much more.

Dining

As an Ameristar guest you’ll have several dining options as follows: Heritage Buffet – The buffet is open for lunch and dinner with a breakfast buffet served on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a range of specials including a crab leg dinner on Friday nights. Bugattis Steak and Pasta - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Amerisports – Enjoy a burger and a beer among 20 high def televisions. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday with lunch and dinner served every day. Double Down Dogs – Enjoy a hotdog Chicago style. Open from 5pm through 4am. Bugatti’s Steak & Pasta – The cuisine is served in a classic steakhouse atmosphere with a bit of an Italian flair. Noodle Bar – Order noodles or rice dishes with the meat of your choice cooked Asian style. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Entertainment/Nightlife

In terms of entertainment, there aren’t any shows or concerts available at the casino. Luckily you are close enough to Chicago where you’ll find anything and everything. Chicago is home to museums, restaurants, entertainment, bars, clubs and so much more. Shop, dine or just see the beautiful architecture of the Windy City.

Rewards/Deals

When you play at Ameristar you must register for a Star Awards card. It’s your ticket earning points for you play and redeeming benefits. There are 5 tiers each offering better and better benefits. Start off as a Red card holder and progress to Premier, Elite, Star Club and Ace.