Shreveport, Louisiana is probably the closest thing to an actual casino town within driving distance of Austin. Once you get over the border of Texas, there is a little gambling oasis situated right along the Red River. There are several cheap hotels and casinos to choose from, and it’s fairly entertaining to just bounce around the area. Welcome to SportsandCasino.com where you will get the very best casino games, industry leading bonuses and of course big jackpots. There Closest Gambling Casino To Austin Texas is no better place to get all of your casino needs catered to than with our gaming experts who provide the very best in customer service.
One of the amazing things about working on a website that provides food and entertainment options is getting to experience those things for yourself. I’ve personally already been to all of the casinos listed on the Best Casinos Within Driving Distance from Austin page, but I wanted to get a fresh look at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas. Having been there in August 2016, some of my critiques may be due to comparison, but I’ll certainly do my best to have an unbiased opinion.
The one thing that really changed the game was our Kickapoo casino Uber availability. The last time we were at the Lucky Eagle, there was no Uber, no taxis, and the shuttle service that the Kickapoo Casino had previously offered had just been cancelled. Apparently, when the Kickapoo Casino first opened, they didn’t have the hotel built yet. At that time, the casino offered a free shuttle to and from the local hotels in Eagle Pass. Once the Kickapoo Casino became the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Hotel and Casino, they shut down that shuttle quick, and for good reason. Hotels in the Eagle Pass area are between $40 to $100 for a weekend night. The least expensive room at Kickapoo Casino Hotel was $189.
The number of casino bus trips out of Austin, Texas is somewhat limited. Many other large cities in Texas dominate the casino trip scene. However, options are still available for the avid gambler or weekend thrill-seeker. Commercial or Indian gaming is not allowed in Texas, so for a simulated Vegas experience, consumers have to leave the state.
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Casino Express Bus
As of October 2010, the Casino Express Bus has two sites available in Austin. The bus route ends at Choctaw Casino, located in southwest Oklahoma. The bus costs $15, and the casino supplies a $15 voucher for play. The bus leaves in the early morning and returns in the early morning the next day.
Kerrville Bus Company
This company picks up passengers in south Austin on Tuesday mornings, Friday mornings and Sundays evenings as of October 2010. The bus travels to Coushatta casino in Kinder, La. The cost is $20.
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WinStar Casino
The WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Okla. uses its own bus scheduling to bring in clients. As of October 2010, buses depart from two Austin locations: the WalMart at IH 35 and Palmer, and at the Whataburger on IH 35 South and Slaughter Lane. Buses pick up at 7:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. at Whataburger and at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at WalMart. Bus schedules are subject to change, so check the WinStar web site for most current info.
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About the Author
Jonathan Doelder has been writing professionally since 2009. He has written extensively in the areas of Mendelian genetics and nutraceuticals for various mediums. He is pursuing a Doctorate in biological sciences from the University of Nebraska and he holds a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from University of Wisconsin, River Falls.
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