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It might sound really strange to you that we would suggest taking your children to a casino. Like, what? Why? But if you’ll just hear us out on this one, we think you’ll be convinced that taking your family to The Rising Star Christmas Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana this holiday season is the way to go.
Location
First things first, the Rising Star Christmas Casino is a riverboat casino located in Southeast Indiana on the Ohio River. It is docked in what is called the tri-state area of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
The casino is 45 minutes from Cincinnati, 1 hour and 45 minutes from Indianapolis, and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Louisville. By the way, this part of Indiana is gorgeous and friendly at any time of the year.
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Live Reindeer
The main draw for the Adventure Kids is seeing Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the real, live reindeer.
The reindeer are housed out front of the casino in Santa’s Stable. You can walk right up and see the reindeer for free.
Santa and Mrs. Claus can be seen inside the lobby of the resort three or four days each week starting in mid-November. We have visited several times, and there has never been a line. However, we’ve heard that during the day on Saturday, especially close to Christmas, there is sometimes a wait. If you’d like to ensure you won’t wait, you can make reservations online to see Santa.
The Christmas Casino
Visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus is also free. You can take as many pictures as you’d like on your own camera. Mrs. Claus will even help take pictures if mom wants to get in them for once. Ha!
Lavish Decorations
Starting when you come up the long driveway to the casino, you’ll see over-the-top decorations. It’s really beautiful!
Inside of the resort, the decorations become even more spectacular as you’re greeted with a giant, animated 12 Days of Christmas tree. There is lots of garland, decorated trees, animatronic winterland animals, twinkling lights, and everything else you’d expect from a Christmas wonderland.
Before you leave, make sure you take a trip down the hallway leading to the hotel rooms (past the hotel lobby). Here you’ll find a little more magic with twinkling trees and icicle lights. You don’t have to stay at the hotel to check this out.
Shopping and Food
Inside of the resort’s lobby, a stone’s-throw from Santa, you’ll find two shopping opportunities:
- The first one you’ll see is the Christmas Market Village. It is made to resemble a Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas market), but you pay for everything at one cash register. There are some unique gifts there. One year I was able to score some really good deals on Melissa and Doug toys and personalized ornaments.
- Inside Santa’s Workshop, you’ll find clothing, accessories, and a different variety of gifts.
There are also three dining options available inside of the resort:
- The Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen Buffet, which is called River View Buffet the rest of the year, is ideal for families as there is a lot of variety. During the holiday season, they will routinely have carved roast beef, ham, or turkey on the buffet.
- If you want to get fancy, make reservations to eat at Yuletide Inn, which is normally called Wellington’s. Here you’ll find upscale steak and seafood options. During the holidays, you may also choose to be served family-style meals including roasted goose, winter truffles, stuffed pork tenderloin with figs and chestnuts, and dry aged NY strip steak.
- For a quick, casual meal, the new Ben’s Bistro has appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts.
Important:
All of the shopping, dining, and Christmas options I’ve listed in this article take place outside of the casino itself. You must be 21 years old to enter the Rising Star Casino.
Ferry Boat
The MS Lucky Lady Ferry Boat is a must-do if you’re in Rising Sun. We have taken the ferry back and forth across the Ohio many times. The Adventure Kids get a huge kick out of riding the ferry!
You can get out of your car during the short trip and take a look around. Children must wear a life jacket while walking about, so just ask the attendant for one before letting them hop out. Sometimes we drive along the river in Kentucky for a little bit to check out the sites, and sometimes we just turn right back around and come back across the river.
This month, November 2019, it is absolutely free to ride the ferry. When they are charging for the ferry, it’s $5 one way and $8 round trip. If you have to pay, they typically give you a voucher for the amount you spend that you can then take into the casino and exchange for cash if you have a Rising Star Rewards card. So if you spend $8 on the ferry, then they give you $8 cash in the casino.
Other Rising Sun Fun This Christmas
7th Annual Christmas Train Show
The Conductors of Southeastern Indiana will be holding their show from November 29 through December 30 at Heritage Hall in Rising Sun. There is a small admission fee.
Christmas Casino Lighting Ceremony and Free Holiday Hoodies
Come to the Christmas Casino on Friday, November 15 at 7:00pm for their lighting ceremony. Santa will be on hand, and they will also be giving out free holiday hoodies from 5:00pm until 10:00pm.
Santa on Seaplane and Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6 at 5:00pm, Santa Claus will make a grand entrance to Rising Sun by seaplane. He will then walk to Rising Sun’s City Pavilion to light the town’s Christmas tree. Finally, Santa will move inside the Pendleton Art Center where everyone can take free photos with him!
So what do you think? Will you be taking your kids to the casino this Christmas? If so, maybe the Adventure Kids will see you there!
Note: It was announced on the Full House Q4 earnings call that Full House Resorts will be closing the Christmas Casino and consolidating their gaming operations to Bronco Billy’s Casino.
If you love the holidays, you have to visit the Christmas Casino and Inn at Bronco Billy’s. This wintery themed casino is one of three inside Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado. It’s a big draw for owners Full House Resorts thanks to a wondrous display of Christmas decor with themed rooms and a spot for burgers and hot dogs called Rudy’s Diner.
This casino and inn offers free breakfast, and boasts 150 slots and 12 Christmas themed rooms. Each room is modeled after a different notable holiday figure, including Mr. Claus, Mrs. Claus, and of course all of Santa’s reindeer.
Christmas Casino And Inn Sports Betting
Christmas Casino Online Sports Betting: Christmas Casino is partnered with SBK Sportsbook as its online sportsbook partner.
Christmas Casino Sportsbook Bonus: SBK Sportsbook offers a $20 risk-free bet
Christmas Casino Retail Sportsbook: None at the Christmas Casino, but sister casino Bronco Billy’s has its own self-branded retail sportsbook, called Bronco Sportsbook, but neither the kiosks or windows are open yet.
Christmas Casino Fact Table
| Year established | 2018 |
| Phone number | 719-689-2142 |
| Address | 279 E. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 |
| Number of slots | 150 |
| Table games? | Yes |
| Hotel? | Yes |
| Minimum age to gamble | 21 |
Christmas Casino and Inn History
The Christmas Casino and Inn opened in 2018 as part of an expansion project by Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel. The casino resides in the old Imperial Casino building, which was purchased along with the previous owner’s nearby empty lots. The casino’s holding company, Full House Resorts, is building a parking garage on the empty lots and plans to use the additional space for a planned $70 million expansion of Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel.
To help raise interest in the upcoming renovations and make use of the Imperial building, Full House Resorts installed the Christmas Casino and Inn. It was the first new casino to open in Cripple Creek in a decade. Full House Resorts has fully decked the halls with a Christmas theme, including a 15-foot rotating Christmas tree and a mechanical German Christmas pyramid (one of only two in the U.S.). The casino also brings in a small herd of reindeer for two months every year. These domesticated reindeer are a star attraction around the holidays.
Full House Resorts CEO, Dan Lee did a lot of research for this theme. In 2017, he and two other employees went to the biggest Christmas market in the world for inspiration, Chriskindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany. After coming back, they spent $1 million and about six months renovating the casino. Mechanical display artist Lou Nasti, was brought in to give the entire casino a unified appearance that entertains players year-round.
Bronco Billy’s next planned project is construction of an expanded hotel, projected to open in late 2020. The hotel will include 150 rooms, a spa, entertainment and convention spaces, and an upscale restaurant.
Players Club Loyalty Program
The Players Club is a loyalty program that allows players to earn points when playing slots and table games at the Christmas Casino, Bronco Billy’s, and Billy’s Casino. Called Mile High Rewards, the plan has five tiers players can reach as they earn points. When you achieve a new tier, you can enjoy rewards and perks that come with being part of the Players Club. This can include features like:
- Free Plays
- Exclusive Drawings
- Exclusive Events
- Hotel Discounts
- VIP Check-In
- VIP Parking
- Free Meals
- Free Hotel Stays
In addition, each tier offers points multipliers that increase potential points earned for players. For example, the Pinnacle tier offers three times the points for every $1 spent, while the E.I.P. tier offers seven times the points for every $1 spent. Players can typically earn 1 point per $1 bet for slots games and 1 point per $5 bet for table games and video poker.
The points only accrue when players swipe their rewards cards when gambling. So, you’ll need to remember to keep your card with you when on the casino floor and make active use of it.
What year did the Christmas Casino and Inn open?The Christmas Casino and Inn opened in 2018.
How old do you have to be to gamble at the Christmas Casino and Inn?You must be 21 years old to gamble at the Christmas Casino and Inn.
Does Christmas Casino and Inn offer online sports betting?You’ll be able to place online sports bets as soon as May 1, 2020.
Is there a major city close to Christmas Casino and Inn?Colorado Springs is about 44 miles away from the Christmas Casino and Inn in Cripple Creek.
What are the Christmas Casino and Inn’s hours?The Christmas Casino Indiana
The Christmas Casino and Inn is open 24 hours a day.