Vermont does not allow any form of casino gambling at all unless it’s for charitable purposes. Anyone living in Vermont who wants to visit casinos has to go over state lines to do so.
Luckily for Vermont gamblers, there are quite a few top quality casinos within driving distance so let’s take a look at some of the closest casinos to Vermont.
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Read MoreVermont Land-Based Casino Operators
Because Vermont residents can easily access casinos in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York, there is a real mix of commercial casinos, tribal casinos and race tracks with casino games (racinos). A few of the casino operators include:
- MGM Resorts International – Operate MGM Springfield which is just 20 or so miles from the Vermont southern state line
- Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) – Operate REVO casinos in New Hampshire including one in Lebanon close to the Vermont border
- Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC – Operate Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York
- Rush Street Gaming – Operate the Rivers Casino Resort in Schenectady, New York
Vermont Casino Resorts
Let’s take a look at some of these casinos in more detail:
- MGM Springfield – Massachusetts casino resort with 250 guest rooms, a rooftop pool, spa, movie theater, bowling alley and a Topgolf Swing Suite. There are multiple restaurants, bars and a live entertainment venue with regular concerts and comedy shows. The 125,000 square foot casino has 1,500 slots, 90 live table games, a 23 table poker room, high limit gaming area and a BetMGM Sportsbook.
- REVO Casino – Located very close to the Vermont/New Hampshire border, REVO casino in Lebanon offers 135 slots, 10 live table games and live poker action. There’s also a performance stage for live music, a Media Broadcast Studio right on the casino floor and Rebels restaurant and bar.
- Rivers Casino Resort – Situated along the scenic Mohawk River, close to Vermont, Rivers Casino has 1,150 slot machines, 67 table games and a sportsbook. The Landing Hotel is linked to the casino and provides 165 rooms, five eateries and a live entertainment venue.
More Than Gambling
Known for its quaint villages, picturesque setting and outdoor pursuits, there’s plenty of fun to be had in the Green Mountain State such as:
- Summer Activities – Whether you enjoy hiking, rock climbing, scenic drives, boating, fishing or camping, Vermont has it all. Ride the gondola to the top of Vermont’s highest peak for breathtaking views at Stowe & Mount Mansfield or enjoy the dramatic mountain pass at Smugglers' Notch State Park.
- Winter Sports – Vermont is a skiers paradise, particularly Killington Resort, which is one of the largest ski areas in the East. Some of the trendiest Vermont ski spots with top apres-ski fun are Sugarbush & Okemo and if its cross-country skiing and snowboarding that you’re after then you’re spoilt for choice.
- Events – Vermont has a series of annual events including festivals with everything from music and art to ice carving and snow volleyball. Some examples include the Vermont Maple Festival, Quechee Balloon Festival, Curds and Curling, Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival and Summer Solstice Sessions.
- Food and Drink – Vermont is celebrated for its locally grown food, artisan cheese-makers, craft breweries and renowned farm to table restaurants. Wherever you travel you’ll find farmstands, country stores and farmers markets offering locally sourced delights. You can visit Maple Sugar Houses for tours and tastings or why not try the Vermont Cheese Trail?
Important Considerations
The legal age for casino gambling in the states around Vermont differ, so it’s always best to check ahead with the individual casinos before you make the journey.