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Showboat Atlantic City Casino

801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
800-621-0200, 609-343-4000
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Ranked #16 of 40 attractions in Atlantic City
3.5 of 5 stars 115 Reviews
Type: Casinos, Bowling Alleys
Description: It's Mardi Gras year round at this lively and glittering casino and entertainment center.
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Bklyn, NY
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

not as sprawling in size like some but at least you can find your way out if need be. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The Showboat casino has a well-lit and open layout. The casino floor features smoking sections for slot players (I am not a table gamer). I like the slot choices (in terms of game theme and bet amounts), but I like the choices slightly better at the Borgata. I find that the slot game choices aren't as good in the smoking... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I don't know if this is even in reasonable walking distance to the main strip, but it is charming in its own way. I've done well at a couple of machines, and the House of Blues is really cool. If you can catch a band you'd like to see I imagine it's a great trip to stay there. More

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NJ
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

pretty cool place, and the great part is, In The Bar, as long As 1 Plays The Table-Top Machines, All, And I mean ALL Drinks Are Free! 24 Hours A Day! Pretty awesome! More

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Cape May,NJ
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

A little worn around the edges but great drink specials all the time if your looking for a few salutations.Right near Revel, so it's a way cheaper alternative if you'd like to play at Revel and not pay the Revel prices. More

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Albany, NY
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Employees get more rude everytime I go there. Gino in poker room.......snotty attitude. Your not better than everyone else Gino. Get off your high horse. More and more reviews of bed bugs...difinitely don't want to deal with bed bugs. More

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

The slots there were decent in payout and other games llke wheel of fortune was fun. When you sign up for a player card you usually get a nice tee shirt with Casino's logo...fun place to play... More

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Pennsylvania
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

The casino is clean and has a lot of fun slots in wide spaces, however: TURN DOWN THE D@#MN$&D music!!!! My ears are STILL ringing! More

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Lower Bucks, PA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

I liked it here, but there was nothing special about it, besides the house of blues... More

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Atlantic City N.J.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Scarduzio's is a fabulous restaurant...Delicious sushi,fine steaks and the ambiance is perfect. The staff is friendly you will love the food!! More

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