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Tahoe
Caesar's
The same kitschy Romanesque décor as its larger Las Vegas cousin
Where: 55 Highway 50, Stateline, 89449; (800) 648-3353
Draws: The Circus Maximus venue attracts rock legends like Jackson Browne
Bummers: Some visitors complain about the stink of cigarettes in the rooms
Number of slots: 1,066
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 440
Cost of rooms: $79 to $150
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Harvey's Lake Tahoe
Tahoe fireworks
Harrah's
Hyatt Regency
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Cal-Neva Resort, Spa & Casino
Cal-Neva boasts more than 10,000 weddings and honeymoons in its 75-year history--and, yes, this is where onetime owner Frank Sinatra used to fete friends like Marilyn Monroe and Peter Lawford
Where: 2 Stateline Rd., Crystal Bay, 89402; (800) CAL-NEVA
Draws: You can stay in the chalet once occupied by the Chairman of the Board
Bummers: The underground tunnel Sinatra used to avoid crowds is now sealed up
Number of slots: 200
Casino size: 14,027 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 220
Cost of rooms: $99 to $289
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Harrah's
Considered the "Cadillac" of local casino-hotels
Where: 15 Highway 50, Stateline, 89449; (800) HARRAHS
Draws: Guest rooms are on the more luxurious side of what Tahoe has to offer; reviews have high praise for its Summit gourmet restaurant
Bummers: Prices
Number of slots: 1,300 +
Casino size: 65,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 525
Cost of rooms: $89 to $289
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Harvey's Lake Tahoe
The most popular hotel-casino in Tahoe, partially because of its proximity to the gondola to the Heavenly Ski Resort
Where: Highway 50 & Stateline Ave., Stateline, 89449; (800) HARVEYS
Draws: Use of the gym, pool and spa are free to guests
Bummers: Regulars prefer the spaciousness and views offered by the rooms at Harrah's.
Number of slots: 2,300
Casino size: 88,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 740
Cost of rooms: $79 to $159
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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Designed to re-create the "rustic elegance of the 1920s"
Where: 111 Country Club Dr., Incline Village, 89451; (800) 633-7313
Draws: Ongoing blackjack tournaments every Wednesday
Bummers: The casino is a bit of an afterthought here; instead, the hotel takes pride in its state-of-the-art spa, private beach and golf
Number of slots: 330
Casino size: 18,900 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 424
Cost of rooms: $190 to $250
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Lakeside Inn & Casino
Rustic, small and intimate--the anti-Harrah's
Where: 168 Highway 50, Stateline, 89449; (800) 624-7980
Draws: All casino bars offer $2 drinks
Bummers: No nightclub or hot spots for dancing
Number of slots: 378
Casino size: 18,175 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 123
Cost of rooms: $70 to $199
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Lake Tahoe Horizon Casino Resort
"Beaux Arts" feel, though not as elegant as some of its neighbors
Where: 50 Highway 50, Stateline, 89449; (800) 648-3322
Draws: Tahoe's largest outdoor heated pool
Bummers: Patrons have complained that even some nonsmoking rooms smell of cigarettes
Number of slots: 823
Casino size: 42,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 539
Cost of rooms: About $110
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Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino
A gambling hotbed, thanks to the $8.3 million jackpot--the largest in Tahoe history--that was once won here
Where: 5 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, 89402; (800) BILTMORE
Draws: Claims to be the only casino in North Tahoe to offer live Keno; also a Mecca for darts tournaments
Bummers: The hotel allows dogs--including yappy dogs
Number of slots: 420
Casino size: 10,480 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 92
Cost of rooms: $39 to $129
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