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The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel is owned and operated by Tropicana, Inc. Located on the historic Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, The Belle is that rare large Vegas-style casino located in the city limits of a big Southern town. The state of Louisiana has very strict regulations regarding gambling, but allows for properties like the Belle and other Mississippi River-based gambling operations in part because they provide a lot of revenue to the state. 271i2q

Baton Rouge is a college town and not much of a landmark for tourists – casinos like The Belle have started to change that. Tourism brings in a lot of much-needed money to an area that (believe it or not) is still reeling from a series of hurricanes and oil disasters over the past decade. The Belle is beautiful – one of the most realistically-Vegas experiences you can have off Las Vegas Boulevard.

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The three major categories of casino gambling in the United States – slots and video poker machines, table games, and head-to-head poker – are all available at The Belle, 24 hours a day. At the time of this review, The Belle had nearly 1,000 slot and video poker machines. The live poker room is on the small side – just four tables – but it’s open around the clock, which is a nice concession.

There are good variety of places to eat and drink at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel, including the typical casino buffet, fine dining, food-on-the-go and a trendy sports bar that serves up craft beer.

• Garden Atrium & Café – Buffet-style dining from 7 AM to 9 PM, with menus rotating based on the time of day.
• Shuck’s on the Levee – A waterfront seafood restaurant; reservations recommended on weekends. Open from 11 AM to midnight, most nights of the week.
• The Butler’s Pantry – A grab-and-go convenience food restaurant, part deli, part pizzeria. Open 24 hours a day.
• Bar 102 – A sports bar that specializes in local and craft beer. Open 24 hours. Light snacks also available.

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