Seattle as we all know is a city of crafted culture and marvelous geographical terrains and when it comes to the casino, Seattle does not disappoint because it is filled with enthralling and fascinating casinos. In this article, we start exploring this stimulating universe where probability interplays with planning. Regardless of your expertise in blackjack or you are a newcomer, who wants to try his luck and skills in the casinos, Seattle has lots of casinos to offer to all the lusting gaming souls. We look forward to taking you through these entertaining and rapidly evolving facilities that would make your gaming, dining and entertainment experience a fiery circus.

1. Windstar Cruises – Wind Spirit

The Wind Spirit is another vessel in the collection of six small sail and all-suite vessels that belong to the Seattle-based Windstar Cruises company; the vessel was constructed in France and entered the fleet in 1988. This 4-mattered sailing yacht headquarters is in Nassau, Bahamas and the yacht has a crew of 101 members and is somewhat peculiar being classified as the Motor-Ship-Yacht which means that the yacht can be operated either on winds or diesel engines.

Reminiscent of exclusive small ship cruising, the Wind Spirit has four teak decks and seventy-three ocean view staterooms on the lower level and the second level; each of the staterooms is equipped with ocean views, queen sized beds, and flat screen televisions with DVD players. The owner’s suite is 220 sq. ft. and features a sitting area. There are three restaurants and bars together with a fitness club, Internet desks and Wi-Fi, a beauty parlor, shop, swimming pool, a special platform for water activities, a club room, library, a hot tub and a little casino with two tables for roulette and 11 slots.

Guests have all meals in all outlets, 24-hour room service, a welcome drink at the reception, non-alcoholic beverages, all entertainment, access to the fitness center and water sports amenities, and informative nightly port-orientation and destination briefs.

The actual small casino of the ship is divided by the glass walls to confine sound and it had two table and 11 slot games located at the forward end of the lounge on the Deck 3.

Other eateries are AmphorA situated on the Deck 3, which serves course-by- course evening meals; its interior design is navy and dark wood reminiscent of old naval voyage. Veranda on Deck 4 offers open seating, Informal, Self-service and served meals, Breakfast and Lunch, indoor and outdoor eating area. Candles, which is the outside dining area commonly known as Veranda, is a no charge specialty restaurant serving steaks and skewers and it is advisable to book a table in advance.

The fitness center on the deck number 2 which is pretty small is equipped with free weights and several bicycles, treadmills as well as elliptical machines . On Deck 3 there is a small sitting area which plays great as the relaxation zone during the day and at night the piano player performs on board ship. There are two pool bars, one of them is on deck 4 with some overhang for the lounge and the other pool bar is a little closer to the pool and hot tubs.

A lovely little library on Deck 3 which stocks a tremendous range of books and DVD’s and an Open Bridge policy on Deck 4 which provides guests with opportunities to visit the ship’s bridge during sea and favorable weather.

Services also extend to a facility on Deck 3 is the WindSpa that has known specialty treatments such as massage, acupuncture, face and beauty treatments.

2. Great American Casino – Tukwila

Currently situated at Interurban Avenue South in Tukwila, Washington, the Great American Casino Tukwila is housed in the building that once was home to the Grand Central Casino and boasts the New York theme.

There is also a restaurant and bar/lounge that operates 24/7 while on the Friday nights, the venue features Asian musical performers. Happy hour is held through the period 4PM to 7PM/ 9PM to midnight on Saturdays. It is open every day from 10 AM to 6 AM the next day and only on Monday and Tuesday from 10 AM to 6 AM and their gaming age is 18+.

While in Tukwila at Great American you can try Las Vegas-like card games which include Blackjack, Pai Gow, Baccarat and a maximum bet of $300 per hand is allowed. Patrons who are new to the games can start off by practicing with the assistance of the friendly personnel and many of the games have side bets which appear on random from which big progressive jackpots can be won.

Great American Casino Tukwila offers a selection of food services that are American burgers, and Asian food services. Breakfast is served from 7am – 10am where guests are free to order from a choice of breakfast items or deli sandwiches with quality meats and cheeses. The appetizers include Running Chicken, Pho and Congee which are on the Asian menu. Happy hours are served from 4 PM to 7 PM with extra- Mile high happy hours on Saturdays plus there is a wonderful selection of appetizers.

3. Roman Casino

Roman Casino is located in the Skyway neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, 11829 Renton Drive; the casino has many Vietnamese customers. This place is the only one in the world having copies of famous statues of Romans such as a small David and lions.

Roman Casino exposition also has a gaming floor with 15 tables for card games which are popular in the country. Baccarat and Pai Gow poker claim the lion share of the available games, but you can also play some blackjack and its variations for those who like to practice their blackjack strategies. Cocktail prices are reasonable and competitive with other casinos; they allow up to $300 on some tables for individual hands.

Dining at Roman Casino is slightly more on the up market, Vietnamese and Chinese specialty dishes using lobster is approx $50 while crab based meals are slightly cheaper. Prices are $10 to $20 for appetizers and less than $20 for American-style Chinese dishes. Food is available at $15 to $20 per dish and drinks are in the range of $5 to $10.

4. Roxy’s Casino Bowling Bar & Grill

Roxy’s Casino situated in the Roxbury Lanes building on Seattle west side particularly at 2823 Southwest Roxbury Street has been operational since the end of 2004. It boasts of table gaming with eight tables including Blackjack and House-banked poker games such as Spanish 21, Emperor’s Challenge Pai Gow, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The bowling alley for instance has daily offers such as laser light that goes on for bowling on the weekends until 2am and the family day for Sunday. Roxy’s Bar and Grill specializes in American and Asian food, pizza and appetizers with takeaway available till 4am in the morning. Roxy’s Casino is restricted to people of 21 years and above.

If you don’t bother with the face-to-face Hold’em or Omaha poker, Roxy’s Casino has eight stimulating gaming tables with and several bonus offers. Get the thrill of double-deck blackjack with some of the best rules for the players; or play Spanish 21 where the 10 cards are omitted. In Ultimate Texas Hold’em you play against the dealer and in Emperor’s Challenge Pai Gow there are side bets with $100 high hands received every two hours.

Omaha Hi, No Limit and Spread Limit Hold-em are played cash games at Roxy’s Casino; daily tournaments are at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM. On Wednesday and Sunday, the house contributes an additional $ 500 to the 6:30 PM game; at the last Sunday of the month, the add-on is $ 1,500. The 6 :30 last Sunday is only open to 30 players who earn the most comp points in the month. Omaha is played on Monday and Thursday while Denominations and games that come under daily Hold ‘em mix cash games start from 11AM to closing.

Roxy’s Bar & Grill – Thien Ngo is available to deliver until 4 AM and has a restaurant that operates 24/7 until 6 AM from Monday to Sunday. Among the foods served in America are appetizers such as pizza, salads and soup, burgers, dippers, and the dinner including the rib eye steak, prawn fettuccine and lasagna. Breakfast menu is offered till 4 Pm each day. The Asian food is served from 11 AM. New Phoenix with sautéed prawn and chicken ginger onion straw mushroom and special sauce with beef or chicken with choice broccoli, red Bell pepper or string beans.

Roxbury Lanes – The Bowling Alley that is known as Roxbury Lanes has different offers on different days. Monday offers bottomless bowling for $10 with bottomless pitchers of pop for the first and then for $4.50. Tuesday is Pitcher Night starting 9 PM up to midnight: Buy a pitcher and get 3 games for free if you present the receipt. Wednesday also avails bowing at 2 dollars and 75 cents per pin from 9 PM to midnight. Thursday has $1 specials on bowling while soft drinks, domestic beers and imports as well as premiums cost $1 and $2 respectively. Every Friday and Saturday lights are on laser light show and on the lighting effects and on Sundays it is a children’s day and parities games $1.50 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m and $2.50 from 4 p.m.-midnight.