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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort opened November 13, 1997. It lies on a 56-acre property located 50 miles SW of Asheville at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

A $650 million construction project was completed in July 2012. It expanded the casino floor and added a 3rd hotel tower, luxury spa, a 3,000-seat Events center, new parking garages and food and retail outlets.

In 2017 Harrah's announced plans to add 800 new hotel rooms, an entertainment center and a parking deck. The entertainment center named Ultrastar Multi-tainment Center opened in August 2017.

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News Articles

North Carolina Tribe will purchase Caesars Southern Indiana Casino

December 20, 2020

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been negotiating with Caesars Entertainment to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana near Louisville, Kentucky.

On Dec. 17 the Tribal Council approved the purchase of the Indiana casino for $250 million. A purchase agreement will be signed later this month and the deal should close by the end of June.

The Cherokee tribe had signed a letter of intent with Caesars Entertainment on Nov. 12 to negotiate the purchase of the Indiana casino for $290 million with a 45-day exclusive window for due diligence before a final agreement.

Caesars Entertainment manages the tribe's two casinos in North Carolina under the Harrahs brand. After Caesars acquired Eldorado Resorts, the Indiana Gaming Commission ordered the sell of Caesars Southern Indiana Casino and two other properties as a condition for approving the acquisition.

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NC Governor approves sports betting at Harrah's Cherokee Casinos

December 9, 2020

After an excessively long delay, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a sports betting agreement with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to allow sports betting at Harrah's Cherokee Casinos. The agreement had passed the General Assembly in July 2019 and sent to the governor's office on Oct. 14, 2019.

The Book is the name of the sports betting centers at both of Harrah's Cherokee Casinos. Opening dates will be announced in the near future.

Rendering of The Book at harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

This state-tribe agreement has been approved by the Tribal Council. The final approval is pending with the Bureau of Indian Affairs inside the U.S. Department of Interior.

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians forms company to buy non-tribal casinos

December 2, 2020

Last month the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council approved a measure to create a limited liability corporation for the purpose of acquiring commercial casinos.

The measure reads:

'The overarching goal of such opportunities will be to build profitable companies that will expand the breadth and depth of the Tribe's revenue sources, and by those actions, increase the financial security of the Tribe for the benefit of its members.'

Recently the Tribe has encountered and opposed two new casino development projects located within driving distance that could negatively impact future gaming revenues.

In Virginia, the Hard Rock Casino Bristol received voter approval in last month's election. This casino is expected to open in Spring 2022. At Kings Mountain, NC, the Catawba Indian Nation has begun construction of the Two Kings Casino Resort, which is epected to open in Spring 2021.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians currently owns two casinos. Both are branded as Harrah's and operated by Caesar's Entertainment. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort is located in Cherokee, NC and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino is in Murphy, NC.

As the casino competition nears, the Tribe intends to maintain healthcare, education and housing programs with new revenues from gaming acquisitions. The Tribe is currently negotiating with Caesar's Entertainment to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth, Indiana.

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is negotiating purchase of Caesars Southern Indiana

November 24, 2020

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is negotiating with Caesars Entertainment Inc. to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana casino and resort in Elizabeth, Indiana located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.

Caesars Southern Indiana generates the most income of the six southern Indiana casinos and ranks fifth in income among the state's 12 casinos. The property has a 93,000-square-foot casino with 1,200 slot machines and 103 table games. There is also a 503-room hotel, an 24,000-square-foot events center, and a golf course.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians signed a letter of intent with Caesars Entertainment on Nov. 12 and received an exclusive 45-day window to negotiate a purchase agreement for the casino.

Last July the Indiana Gaming Commission ordered Caesars to sell three of its five Indiana casinos by the end of the year as a condition for approving Caesars Entertainment's acquisition by Eldorado Resorts.

UPDATE Nov 29, 2020
The Indiana Gaming Commission voted this week to extend the deadline for Caesars Entertainment to sell Caesars Indiana South. The new deadline is Dec. 31, 2021. The extension is expected to remove the urgency for the current negotiations with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians fight two potential casino rivals

November 23, 2020

For 25 years the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has owned the only casinos in North Carolina. However, this may change in the next few years as competition may come from the Catawba Indian Nation from South Carolina and the Lumbee Tribe in south central North Carolina.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians own Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, which opened in 1997, and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino in Murphy, North Carolina, which opened in 2015.

Catawba Indian's Kings Mountain Casino

The U.S. Department of Interior approved this casino in March 2020. Last July the Catawba Indian Nation broke ground on a $300 million casino resort in Kings Mountain, NC. It is named 'Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort'

The Catawba Indian Nation resides in South Carolina, however, it claims ancestral lands in North Carolina. Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in October to support and defend this claim.

The Eastern Band of Cherokees oppose the casino as a 'land grap' and have filed lawsuits to stop construction.

Federal recognition of Lumbee Tribe

The House of Representatives approved a bill supporting federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval where it has been introduced by Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis.

Federal recognition of a tribe is the first step needed for building a tribal casino. At this time the Lumbee leaders have expressed no interest in a casino.

The Eastern Band of Cherokees fear this may change and oppose Lumbee recognition to prevent competition from a Lumbee casino in the future.

The Cherokee are calling on the Senate to defeat the Lumbee Recognition Act.

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Harrah's Cherokee Casinos reopen May 28

May 28, 2020

Both Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino reopened today May 28. Both have been closed since May 18 when they were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video courtesy of WLOS News 13.

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Harrah's Cherokee Casinos partner with NFL Carolina Panthers

November 12, 2019

Harrah's Cherokee Casinos are the official sponsor of the Carolina Panthers after signing a five-year partnership and sponsorship agreement.

The agreement gives Harrah's Cherokee Casinos the naming rights to the Panther's pregame venue, Champions Village, which will now be branded Harrah's Cherokee Champions Village.

The agreement also gives the casino the sponsorship of the 5th Quarter, the fan post-game party.

A new promotion is the Panthers Pick'em game played on the Panthers new mobile app. Harrah's Cherokee will provide prizes and weekend stays to winning players who correctly predict game plays.

Brooks Robinson, Regional Sr VP and GM for Harrah's Cherokee Casinos, commented on the new partnership: 'We are excited to begin this partnership with the Carolina Panthers,' said Robinson. 'With opportunities that include naming rights to Champions Village, sponsoring the 5th Quarter and more we can be part of the game day experience for Panthers fans. That's exciting!'

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North Carolina approves sports betting at Cherokee casinos

July 26, 2019

Sports betting is now legal at the two tribal casinos owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee thanks to new legislation signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper today.

The two Cherokee casinos are:

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, NC 28719

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino, Murphy, NC 28906

All sports bets in North Carolina must be placed at these two casinos. There is no mobile betting.

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Harrah's Cherokee Casino breaks ground on $250 expansion

June 26, 2018

Ground has been broken on the new expansion project at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The ceremony for the new $250 million project was held in the morning on Tuesday.

Attending the ground breaking were casino executives, officials, and Tribal Leaders.

Over 700 new hotel rooms will be added to the property. Meeting space will also add another 83,000 square feet. There will also be a new parking garage.

Originally, the casino resort offered over 1,100 guest rooms at the hotel and a gaming area of 150,000 square feet. There are also a number of dining options, bars, and shopping.

This $250 million expansion project is expected to be completed in 30 months.

This is one of several projects that the casino has working on. Recently the UltraStar Multi-tainment center was opened. The new venue offers an event stage, three bars, a restaurant with 200 seats, an arcade, and a bowling alley with 24 lanes.

An archaeological excavation was underway for several months before the ground breaking was held.

After the expansion is completed, 400 additional people will be employed. Many of them will be from Western North Carolina and surrounding areas.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino is owned by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The casino operates 150 table games, including craps, black jack, and roulette. There is also more than 3,600 slot machines. There are currently over 1,100 guest rooms at the hotel.

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Harrah's Cherokee Casino reveals plans for retail area

April 09, 2018

The new Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort retail center has released the project design renderings. Plans include a combination of shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians own the casino resort.

Online shopping has changed the way people shop. All over the country, this has really hurt the success of large box stores and shopping malls. However, the tribe's Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed believes this project will be unlike anything anywhere else.

Shops that are chosen will be those that are the best fit for the new complex. Most of the space will be reserved for entertainment options and restaurants. This will help keep convention guests interested enough to stay and eat on property. Other guests will be interested in what there is to offer as well.

Funding options for the project will still need to be decided. That decision will be made by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council. The Gordon Group is interested in helping the tribe finance the project. The group will also be in charge of deciding which retail stores will be accepted at the new shopping venue. The tribe would be responsible for paying for new infrastructure. This includes the building of a new parking garage.

Financial proposals have ranged from the Gordon Group funding half of the project. Where the tribe would fund the remaining half. To the entire project, except for the parking garage, by the Gordon Group.

However, the tribe already is aware that the higher percentage that the group pays for, the higher percentage of profit that they will want in return.

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Harrah's Cherokee Casino archaeology finds 2,000-year-old village

February 16, 2018

By the end of next month the ongoing work at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort archaeological site is scheduled to be completed. The site was discovered in the parking lot and has proven to be about four acres in size.

The site is made up of several villages. One of which is over 2,000 years old. Fire pits, shards of pottery, housing posts, and tools made of stone have been found.

A public building made with a basket weave pattern was also discovered. The size of the posts that were discovered for this building were very large. They believe that the building must have been very large as well to need such large posts.

The discovery of the site is very important for the EBCI tribal members. It has helped them learn more about their history.

31 structures have been discovered at the site. It is from a period of time of Cherokee history that is unique and has remained untouched and intact this entire time.

The site was first discovered in 1994 by Lance Green. It was then recorded with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. More study of the site was recommended before the land would be developed. It was believed that under the parking lot there were remnants of the the Woodland and Mississippian Periods based on testing that was done.

Construction for the casino was postponed in 1995 so that the second phase of the archeological site could be furthered explored. Test trenches were dug, and features were discovered that were still intact.

Additional time to further study the site was negotiated between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, state's historic preservation office, and the National Indian Gaming Commission.

After the second phase was completed there was enough evidence found that that casino was relocated to where it is currently.

The latest project is scheduled to end soon. Archaeologists that have been working hard to make sure that the project is finished in time.

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Harrah’s Philadelphia was one of the first movers in gambling expansion. The Caesars Entertainment property applied for all forms of interactive gaming licenses. It also was one of the first to pony up $10 million for a sports betting license.

Caesars started out with online gaming offerings in New Jersey and Nevada and is making its way into more states, including Pennsylvania. The Caesars online casino and sports betting app are up and running in PA. Caesars will also launch a WSOP.com online poker site in the Commonwealth, but unfortunately, it will no longer have a live poker room partner as the room at Harrah’s permanently closed.

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Harrah’s Philadelphia is one of the nine Pennsylvania casinos that applied for the three-piece package of interactive gaming licenses. For $10 million, the casino applied for an online slots license, an online table games license, and a peer-to-peer game license to offer interactive games like online poker.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved Harrah’s for all three licenses on Aug. 15, 2018. Harrah’s also enjoys the advantage of its sister properties operating online casinos in states other than Pennsylvania.

Harrah’s became the third casino in Pennsylvania to apply for a sports betting license on Sep. 25, 2018. The casino received approval from PGCB the following month, then opened a retail sportsbook on Jan. 24, 2019. Caesars online betting apps came later than expected in PA, likely due to a lingering merger deal with Eldorado Resorts, Inc.

The Caesars online sports betting app dropped in mid-March, 2020 with an online casino following in April.

Harrah’s has an existing partnership with 888, which launched its first online sportsbook in New Jersey. The company was plenty ready for a Pennsylvania sports betting launch. Harrah’s also has a technology partner with Scientific Games, which powers the PA Caesars online casino.

Caesars (and Harrah’s) retain their well-known brand name, even though they are now properties of Eldorado.

Harrah’s Online Casino welcome bonus and offer

We won’t know exactly what Harrah’s online casino in Pennsylvania will offer, but we can make an assumption based on what’s available in our neighboring state.

Harrah’s Casino offers players two options:

• $10 free bonus money upon registering an account.
• 100% deposit match on their first deposit, worth up to $300 bonus money.

While this is a nice start for new players, it should be noted that Harrah’s bonus money wager policy holds a 20x turnover requirement. So to turn an initial $100 deposit into cash, a player would have to wager at least $2,000.

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Harrah’s Casino loyalty program

Pennsylvania residents and visitors can choose from a dozen different land-based casinos, so unless you already have a favorite go-to place to gamble, you might have a tough time picking one over another. The most compelling reason to play at Harrah’s Philadelphia is its superior multi-casino player rewards program called Caesars Rewards.

Casinos almost have to offer some sort of incentive in the form of player rewards to keep their customers happy and make them want to return. Accordingly, all of the Pennsylvania land-based casinos have a program in place for rewarding players for their patronage and activity. However, in this reviewer’s opinion, none of the others can offer anything close to the convenience, versatility, flexibility, and extent of benefits of the Caesars Rewards Program.

Caesars Rewards is a special program that only Caesars Entertainment-owned casinos offer. If you don’t already have a Caesars Rewards Card, the next time you visit Harrah’s Philadelphia or any other casino participating in the program, you can visit the Caesars Rewards Center and obtain a card instantly free of charge. Then, each time you play at a participating casino, all you have to do to earn rewards is insert the card into the slot machine you are playing or present it at the start of play at a table game.

All of your play at participating casinos, including not only land-based casinos but also online casinos is pooled together. That includes if you play on Caesars online gambling sites in New Jersey. So it is entirely up to you where and when you want to redeem your rewards. For example, you can play at Harrah’s Philadelphia, but save your comps to use towards a meal on your next trip to Harrah’s (or another Caesars’ owned casino) in Atlantic City or Las Vegas.

Harrah’s Online Casino games

The land-based casino offers all of the popular casino games a player could desire. Online should see much of the same. Having Scientific Games as a partner gives the site access to a large library of games to choose from.

Online slots

Harrah’s Philadelphia boasts over 2,900 slot machines at the land-based casino. Pennsylvania has an unfortunate 54% tax on slots, but there are still be a wide variety of slots in Pennsylvania for players to enjoy. Having a partner in Scientific Games/NYX means that Harrah’s could feature a game library of over 300 slots.

Some popular slots you will find include:

• Triple Diamonds
• Wheel of Fortune
• Triple Red Hot 777
• Shamrockers
• Family Guy
• Wolf Run
• Monopoly
• Raging Rhino

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Online blackjack

Blackjack is one of the most popular games at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Blackjack is a game that partly relies on skill, so knowing the rules of the game and proper strategy will give a player better odds.

Rules of the game should be very similar to that of the rules at Harrah’s brick and mortar casino:

• Blackjack pays 3:2.
• Dealer stands on soft 17.
• Doubling down permitted on any two cards.
• Doubling down after splits.
• Splits up to three hands (except aces).
• Late surrender.

Caesars casino offers:

• Classic blackjack
• European blackjack
• Premium blackjack

Online roulette

Roulette is another popular game. The roulette games you can expect to see at Harrah’s online casino include:

American Roulette — The is the type of roulette you see in most American casinos. This version has 38 numbers including 0 and 00. The house edge on single number bets is 5.26%.

European Roulette — This type of roulette has better odds with a house edge of single number bets of 2.7%. The board is slightly different from American roulette as it features numbers 1-36 with only a single 0.

French Roulette — This is the original version of roulette with numbers 0-36, and it features two unique rules. The first rule is called “En Prison,” which means players who make even-money bets on red/black can take back half their bet or leave half their bet on their board when the ball lands on 0. The second rule is called “La Partage,” which means players who bet on even-money bets can get half of their bet back when the ball lands on 0. When these rules are available, this is the best available odds, with a house edge of merely 1.35%.

Online video poker

Video poker brings the joy of poker right to your living room. Harrah’s offers an in-depth guide on game variations and poker strategy.

Some of the styles of video poker you can expect to see include:

• 10s or Better
• Jacks or Better
• Deuces Wild

Other online table games

Harrah’s will also offer a wide variety of other games for players to enjoy.

Here are some other games you might find at the Harrah’s online casino:

• Baccarat
• Pai Gow

Harrah’s live dealer

Live dealer is a very popular interactive game where dealers are streamed directly to a player’s screen. Online casinos typically offer free and real money blackjack along with poker, roulette, and baccarat.

Other online casinos in Pennsylvania have announced plans to feature these style games. However, neither Harrah’s nor Caesars in New Jersey feature live dealer. Both NYX and 888 have the capabilities to support these games. Only time will tell if the Caesars online casino will eventually have live dealer.

Harrah’s Online Casino software

Harrah’s Philadelphia is one of the biggest casinos in the state and is part of the powerful Caesars network. It has an existing partnership with 888, which is a good sign for sportsbook and online poker in PA. Harrah’s also has a technology partnership in NYX (now part of Scientific Games), which will be powering its Pennsylvania online casino. The NYX online platform is the platform that powers Caesars Online Casino.

Having 888 and NYX as partners alongside the Caesars network gives Harrah’s a strong position. All of these groups have deep experience in online gambling in the US and around the world.

Harrah’s Casino app

Online casinos give players the flexibility to play their favorite games from anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania. Harrah’s Philadelphia offers players this option on both mobile and desktop.

Players will be geolocated to make sure they are in the state of Pennsylvania.

Harrah’s Casino banking

With a deep experience of banking for online gambling, Harrah’s offers a plethora of options for players to easily withdraw from and deposit to their account. Players will need to verify their identity before banking. This is standard protocol known as Know Your Customer (KYC), which helps protect both operators and players against fraud.

Here are some options you will likely find at the Harrah’s Philadelphia online casino:

• ACH/eCheck
• Visa/Mastercard
• PayNearMe
• Wire Transfer
• Harrah’s Casino Prepaid Card
• Cash at the Harrah’s Philadelphia Cage

Harrah’s Online customer support

Most basic questions are answered on an FAQ page, but sometimes players have a more specific question. If you need help with a promotion, a game or understanding the site, Harrah’s offers customer support. Most online operators offer support 24/7 through email, phone, and live chat.

Harrah’s Philadelphia poker room

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The Harrah’s Philadelphia Poker Room was the only World Series of Poker (WSOP) poker room in the Philadelphia area. The poker room is now permanently closed, with no plans of reopening. The room closed along with all other poker rooms in the state in mid-March for coronavirus precautions and Harrah’s closure would turn out to be for good.

The 28-table poker room offered limit and no-limit hold ‘em, stud, and Omaha, and featured scheduled and special tournaments. For PA players looking to play at a WSOP poker room, they’ll have to do so online when the WSOP.com PA app launches.

Harrah’s Philadelphia amenities

No hotel, but the casino feels like home

Unlike most Caesars-owned casinos, Harrah’s Philadelphia has no hotel on the premises, so those who want to visit for more than one day will have to find accommodations in the area. Many guests choose to stay at one of the Philadelphia airport hotels since the airport (only ten minutes away) is closer to Harrah’s than Center City Philadelphia.

Harrah’s Philadelphia won’t win any for décor or ambiance anytime soon, but it does a great job of creating a friendly and welcoming environment. Not only this Harrah’s Casino, but Harrah’s Casinos all over the country receive consistent praise from their customers with regard to the hospitality and friendliness of their staff. Not every casino realizes that making guests feel welcome and appreciated can go a long way towards making a visit, win or lose, more enjoyable. Harrah’s management should be commended for showing that kind of interest.

The casino at Harrah’s Philadelphia is open year-round 24/7, while the racetrack is open for live racing from March through December. Horse racing fans can also bet on and watch races from other tracks around the country, which are simulcast every day.

Dining and entertainment

Besides gambling, this facility’s other amenities include five restaurants, two shops for essentials and gifts, and varied entertainment. There used to be a buffet, but it closed and The Block Entertainment Center opened up in its place.

Restaurants include the fine dining fare Cove Steakhouse & Raw Bar (open Thursday – Sunday), and for more casual dining, Caffe Napoli, Riverview Tavern, Philly Steak Shack, Mien (an Asian restaurant) and Guy Fieri’s Philly Kitchen & Bar. Based on Yelp reviews and other sites, the general consensus among guests is that the food could be better. The entertainment at the C-Bar includes local musicians, singers, dancers, and DJs. The performances at The Block are more diverse and include vintage entertainers like the Goo Goo Dolls and Tony Orlando, as well as comedians and specialty shows.

Casino overview

Who can play in the Harrah’s casino?

The minimum age to gamble at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino is 21. This is the same minimum age for gambling all of the licensed Pennsylvania land-based casinos. This age requirement is strictly enforced. The racetrack allows anyone 18 and up to place bets on the races. Children accompanied by an adult are allowed to be in the grandstands for race days as well.

Security and fairness

Players at this casino have complained about the slots being tight, but there are similar complaints with regard to the slot payouts at all Pennsylvania casinos, so Harrah’s is not any worse than the others in this respect.

Harrah’s Philadelphia, like all land-based Pennsylvania casinos, is licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board(PGCB). This agency, which is responsible for overseeing all legalized gambling in the state, holds Pennsylvania casinos to strict regulations regarding permissible games, rules, and payouts.

In addition, Harrah’s is a very well known and highly regarded brand with many years of experience in the gambling industry. The first Harrah’s Casino in Reno was established in 1937. Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the current owner/operator of Harrah’s Philadelphia and other Harrah’s and affiliated casinos throughout the U.S. Caesars is also is the largest provider of branded casino gambling and entertainment in the world. Players at Harrah’s Philadelphia can be assured of a safe and secure gambling environment. All of the games offered are in full compliance with the standards of the PGCB and give players a fair chance to win.

Caesars Rewards program

There are two types of credits that you earn based on your play: reward credits and tier credits. Reward credits can either be converted into cash or you can use them just like cash towards:

• • Food
  • Beverages
  • Hotel stays
  • Entertainment
  • Gift shop purchases
  • Other amenities at any participating Caesars property

You can also earn extra reward credits based on the money you spend out of pocket on these amenities, as well as on purchases at designated local restaurants and retail shops. Every 100 reward creditsis equivalent to $1 in spending money.

The Caesars Rewards Program has four tiers:

• • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Diamond
  • Seven Stars

The number of tier points you have at any given time, which is reset back to zero on the first day of each year, determines your tier placement. In order to qualify for Platinum, Diamond, or Seven Stars status, you must earn 5,000, 15,000, or 150,000 points, respectively. Each higher level opens up additional enhanced rewards and privileges.

Ordinarily, one of the perks of top-tier status is complimentary hotel stays. But since Harrah’s Philadelphia doesn’t have a hotel, a player’s host can possibly arrange for the casino to pick up the cost of accommodations at a hotel nearby.

Diamond and Seven Star privileges

Depending on the player’s status, access to the Diamond Club or Seven Stars Lounge is another special privilege that is available only to those who qualify. However, Harrah’s Philadelphia doesn’t have a Seven Stars Lounge so, unlike Diamond level players, who can only visit the Diamond Club once a day, Seven Stars members and guests have unlimited visiting privileges.

Curiously, alcoholic beverages are not comped in the Diamond Lounge. This decision has many patrons, who spend staggering amounts of money in the casino, in an uproar. Some of the other enhanced rewards reserved for the casino’s top players are:

• Comped meals and shows
• Priority service
• Special gifts
• Getaway vacations
• Invitations to exclusive events

While Seven Stars players at Harrah’s Philadelphia may feel shortchanged by the absence of both a Seven Stars Lounge and a hotel, this casino makes up for it in a way by offering them a fantastic reward that is not available elsewhere. Every year they can have a horse race named after them (or another designated person). Then, after the race, the player and guest get their photo taken with the winning horse. They also receive a $25 credit to bet on another race and a $125 food credit.

In addition, every Saturday, Seven Stars members are invited to a “happy hour” with complimentary cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres. The highlight of the happy hour is a special drawing where five cardholders win $100 in free slot play.

Caesars Rewards offers something for everyone

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Clearly, Harrah’s Philadelphia is a gambling facility that goes out of its way to treat its top players like royalty. But what makes Total Rewards a truly great program is only in part that it is high-roller friendly. All players, even small bettors, can earn enough reward credits to receive extra cash or convert their credits into casino comps. They can also access ongoing and special promotions. All players receive a small discount on the price of their meal at casino restaurants.

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Summary

There is no such thing as a casino that is perfect in every respect and capable of completely satisfying every player. So we would be remiss in this review if we didn’t briefly mention some of the things which many of this casino’s customers have found not to their liking:

• Food could be better
• Beverage service could be faster
• No free drinks in the Diamond Club when they are complimentary on the casino floor
• Smell of smoke in the casino
• Tight slots
• Minimums on table games are too high
• Hard to earn decent comps from table game play

On the hand, players find the staff to be very courteous and friendly. Total Rewards and customer service staff and personal hosts do whatever they can to address players’ concerns and be accommodating. Furthermore, there is plenty of game variety, live and simulcast racing, and nightlife. Harrah’s Philadelphia is not only a fun place to gamble but also a fun place to spend an evening, have a pleasant meal and be entertained.

The Total Rewards Program, which Harrah’s Philadelphia participates in, is a standout because it rewards all levels of players and offers complete flexibility. Players also appreciate the convenience of the Caesars Priority Total Touch System, which allows them to check their Total Rewards account balance and redeem free play and other offers instantly any time.

While the lack of an on-site hotel is no doubt a big inconvenience for some players, what is nice about this casino’s location is its proximity to Philadelphia. Ultimately, you will have to weigh both the positives and negatives of this particular casino in order to decide if it is for you, but we think the pluses outweigh the minuses.

Harrah’s Philadelphia
777 Harrah’s Blvd.
Chester, PA 19013
Philadelphia, PA 19125
1-800-480-8020
1-484-490-1800