Alright, so I checked out River Downs Casino in Ohio. I heard some mixed things, figured I’d see for myself. Got in the car, punched it into the GPS, and made the drive over there. Honestly, the drive was probably the most peaceful part of the whole experience.
Pulled up to the place, it’s a pretty standard-looking casino from the outside, nothing fancy but big enough. Parking was easy, no issues there. I walked in, and boom, the usual casino sensory overload. You know, flashing lights everywhere, that constant ding-ding-ding of the slots, and that weird carpet that somehow every casino seems to have.
First off, I hit the slots. Played for about an hour, nothing major, just your usual up and down. Didn’t win big, didn’t lose big either, so I guess that’s a wash. They had a decent variety of machines, some new ones and some old classics. It is no different from other casinos.
- Tried a few table games next.
- The dealers were okay, some were friendlier than others.
- Nothing really stood out there, just your average blackjack and roulette.
I spent most of my time just wandering around, to be honest. Decided to grab something to eat from their food area. They had a few different options, nothing to write home about, but it did the job. Got a burger and some fries. It is just what it is.
What I noticed most was the crowd. It’s a mix of people, some serious gamblers, some just there for a good time. Saw a few regulars, you could tell they knew their way around. Some are losing and yelling. Some are winning and yelling. That is the casino.
Overall, River Downs Casino, it’s an okay experience. There is nothing special that makes me want to go back. It was pretty much what I expected. A casino is a casino, you know?
My Final Thoughts
If you’re in the area and you are looking to kill some time, maybe check it out. If you are expecting a grand old time, you are better off at a bigger casino. But honestly, I have been to worse.
