Lakes Region Casino — Attraction in Belmont

Is what it is. Anyone walking into the lakes region casino expecting to see anything like a destination casino; doesnt know much about the lakes region or new hampshire. I'm sure it's pretty popular during bike week, but even summer time traffic was pretty light when I was there on a saturday afternoon. I showed up at 2:00pm expecting a 4:00 pm poker tournament. Generally there will be games going before a tournament...nope. and courtesy of covid world the tournament's were cancelled. They do not update this on their website, but do apparently on their facebook, which I didnt check. Determined not to waste the two and a half hour drive I resolved to wait a while and see if a cash game picked up. I had lunch, which was surprisingly good. Burger was fresh as were the toppings. Onion rings were made in house and really good. I didnt scrutinize my bill, but I'm pretty sure they charged me for soda refills, which seems really chincy from a casino. They also charge for non alcoholic (and alcoholic) beverages at the tables. I waited 4 hours and eventually a cash game did start around 6:00pm. Again, on a saturday afternoon. They are seating 6 at a table for covid world and we played 6 handed 1-2 no limit with no list. I would be amazed if they ever got a game going that wasnt no limit. The table was 5 regulars all on a first name basis and me I'm certain that's the usual make up of the poker games there. There are no auto shufflers so play is pretty slow. All in all they have maybe 5 poker tables in the whole place. Two blackjack tables, one 3 card poker table, 2 roulette tables and maybe one or two other game/tables. They did say that poker tournaments were resuming this coming weekend 8/1, but for my money, manchester is the same distance for me and from what I can see they have good turnouts there and have games running pretty...

This review is for the restaurant part only where I am not a gambler, but would like to say that I have been coming here for years with my wife and the appearance has improved on the interior and the exterior. Now for the bad part, I have always loved their food but recently when I have been in there, there are no cooks so no food or should I say there is only premade sandwiches. I spoke to the manager, and she let me know it is what it is, and it has to be worked through, in my opinion that is copout.! I honestly don’t think they will have any help anytime soon because you can tell the new manager just does not care! It is really sad to see the new manager does not care especially where the servers and bartenders rely on tips and with no food served, their tips aren’t gonna be that good. As a local and speaking to other locals, they really need to do better I honestly think they aren’t even advertising for cooks. Manager needs to go she is just...

As a casino it's very lackluster to be honest couple tables some video gaming but that's really it though the saving grace is the bar and restaurant if you will because the kitchen produces some great food at some very reasonable prices The bar is one of the most reasonably priced in the area and the service is great If it was a restaurant and bar alone I would solidly say it's four or five stars but it's actually a casino and compared to Maine, Mass or Connecticut it leaves a lot to be desired when you're thinking of a casino. Don't get me wrong, the casino is well lit it's clean it's not run down in anyway but it lacks a lot of the flash glitz and overall presence of...