Open since 2013, the Wetumpka branch of the Wind Creek casinos is, like its other properties, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

Continued expansion is the norm here, too, as the casino will add a full-service restaurant in 2018 as well as room service for the 300-room adjoining hotel.Įat: A market offering Nathan's, Earl of Sandwich, Starbucks, Panda Express and Papa John's Pizza. Valley River opened in September 2015 and rotated 1.1 million people through its doors the first year of business. Like Harrah's Cherokee Hotel and Casino, the $110 million Valley River is also owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and operated by Caesars Entertainment. The sister property to Harrah's Cherokee is a slightly closer drive for Atlanta gamblers and an ideal day trip, although it is smaller, with about 1,050 slot machines and 70 table games (a few rows of machines are designated as non-smoking).