First and foremost, just like when you are gambling online for real money, you want a local casino where you feel comfortable. You may want to look at a casino's website before going, to get a sense of how it looks, and what it offers in terms of games, dining and entertainment. At the end of the day, it's all about what kind of vibe speaks to you and offers you the most bang for your buck, so check out a few near you to find your own favorites.

Generally speaking, if you play using a player's card or have a casino host tracking your play, you can get a casino hotel roomed comped (or, at the very least, reduced) if you meet certain minimums hours of play. So we strongly recommend this as an option. It's also great at the end of a long night of casino action to just take an elevator up to your room and fall into bed!

In order to get players' comps ("free" rewards, good towards rooms, meals, entertainment, and more!), you will need either a player's card (which you can easily obtain at the casino's rewards desk) or a casino host (generally, this is for higher gambling levels and/or table games like jogo slots, craps and baccarat). Based on your play hours and gambling input, you can get all kinds of free goodies, so don't hesitate to use these options! Casinos consider these comps as, basically, an incentive to keep you coming back, and are happy to dole them out.

Local casinos near you are extremely safe; in fact, there is probably more security in a typical large casino than in most airports these days! Moreover, all reputable land-based casinos have regulatory oversight (typically, run by whatever state or territory they are in), so you can rest assured that play is fair and any cheats are quickly rooted out.

There is no minimum or maximum that you can win at a local casino near you; it's entirely dependent on how much you gamble, your bankroll and, of course, your luck on any given day! It also depends on what stakes you are willing to gamble. We recommend putting down no more than you are willing to lose, and with a little luck, you will come home with way more money than you left with.

Our team of experts have also reviewed the best sites for players in Quebec, or those wanting French-language options. Also, be sure to check out our comprehensive Canadian gambling guide which is packed full of tips and hints to make your experience more enjoyable. Of course, you might be looking at this page because you are planning a trip to Canada, and are wondering which casino offers what you are looking it. If you'd like to find a casino closer to home, our US-based readers will find our USA casino finder useful, while we also have a page containing live Australian casinos. That way, you can always find a casino close by.

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