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While you can bet on the dogs or horses in Texas, casino gambling is prohibited except on Native American lands. You'll find only one casino in the entire state, usually making it necessary to travel long distances to gamble. Enjoy the trip from the comfort of a luxury motorcoach, and leave the driving to them while you enjoy the view.
Get Lucky
The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel lies in Eagle Pass near the Mexican Border, 143 miles west of San Antonio. Ride the casino's express bus from the big city or from other destinations in the state that include Corpus Christi, Austin, Laredo and points in South Texas. More than a dozen bus companies service the casino, but one call to the casino's reservation line hooks you up with the right one for your area.
Make a Run for the Border
Several bus companies in the state offer turnaround and overnight tours to casinos in Louisiana and Oklahoma. Leave from major cities such as Dallas, Kerrville, San Antonio and Austin. Choose casino destinations that include Coushatta Casino in Louisiana and Choctaw Casinos in Oklahoma, among others. Some tours include overnight accommodations and gaming credit on your casino player's card.
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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.
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.
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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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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