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Rivers Casino

3000 South River Road, at the corner of Devon and River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Des Plaines, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Rivers' Casino is very small and compact. A couple of the girls in my group complained of feeling slightly claustrophobic. Nobody won and we didn't see anyone else win either. The one thing that is worth the trip is their food. Flipt, Frog Bar, and the Buffet are the best ever eaten at any casino.

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Jackson, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Had always wanted to go to the Rivers as we had passed it many times and decided to take a bus trip from Milwaukee on a Sunday. Upon arrival we were very impressed with the fact they had all of the machines we love to play but were totally dissapointed to find out they were ALL 2cent machines. I love... More

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Hudson, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This place was surprisingly nice; I expected a lower-grade casino but honestly you wouldnt be able to tell you're not in Vegas when you're inside this place. They had all the gaming a person could want including roulette and craps......the decor was very nice, they had huge TVs for sports betting, couldnt have really asked for anything more.

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Palatine, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We had a problem at the bar, for the glass of wine we ordered. He charged us for a more expensive wine that we did not order~ Did the manager come after we complained a few times, NOPE!! We waited around for 20-25 mins.... RIDICULOUS! NOT WORTH MY TIME!!! Never coming back here again. Service sucked for me. I look... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Appearance wise, the casino is very nice. There are a few restaurants right inside the casino. There is a full buffet restaurant,a pricey steak house and a small food pavilion with fast food. It was convenient for us to go to the Rivers because shuttle service is offered from the Rosemont train station on the Blue Line. I would not... More

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Schererville, Indiana
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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My son-in-law and I took a ride up to this casino to see what it was like. The access to the casino from the interstates (I294/I90/I94) is fairly easy. The exterior of the casino was nice with a large parking lot. Once inside, we were disappointed with the size of the casino. It was small. There were a good amount... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

First of all the parking garage is good. It is just a short walk to the casino if you park on the third floor. The drinks are very expensive. The table games have high limits for a minimal bet. The reason may have been because it was a Saturday night and it was packed. I tried to play video poker... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

No room to gamble for a casual gambler who just looking for some fun. Minimum tables and slots are for rich people and not place to ever find a seat. The service at the bar made it even worse. Not worth going too

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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Not enough machines and when you can get on terrible play. One expects some return and play on the slots. After a week in Vegas a terrible disappointment.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

I give rivers an overall 6/5 stars. This is just an unbelievable place. Once you walk in, its like las Vegas in Chicago (other than the size.. but were in des plaines not Vegas or ac) .. OK now if you enjoy sitting at a $5 table and making $60 last you the whole night, drive past and don't even... More

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