A rather subdued and weird vibe, which I guess is common in this COVID era. Would really like to see it change to no smoking at some point. Convenient place if you are in Dubuque and need a gambling fix. Doesn't sound like there is any plan for live music or shows in the near future or summer. Had to wait in line to get a beer even though a bartender was free at the other end of the bar. :) There were packaged handwipes you could use to wipe off the machines yourselves between players, but we didn't observe anyone using or doing this. Like second hand smoke damage isn't as much of a health issue as COVID. We found it interesting that you had to have your mask up at all times except if you were actively, eating drinking - or smoking. Masks required but some people were not following, although employees did their best to remind them. Small casino with mostly slots, a few table games, but not a lot. We were here for about an hour in the middle of the afternoon on a Saturday during a trip to Dubuque. Not sure if we would make the 2.5 hr drive to come back. By ended the night was bored of gambling, not winning enough to maintain playing time. Saw the same 2 security officers walk the floor the whole time we were there, which was comforting(we did just have a casino shooting in WI. The smoke smell was very strong, suffocating at times. Very disappointed in the machine in the non-smoking, if I had to guess 25 machines. Parking was easy and available(no struggle to find a spot).

We did however watch 1 person win $3300 and another win $2600, so people be winning some good money, just not us, which I understand you cant win'em all. Most of the machines sucked money and paid out very little. A lot of the same type of gaming machines. Offered free complimentary drinks(soda/coffee/self serve). Bloody Marys from the bar were reasonable. We have been to a lot of casinos over the last few years. We are both fully vaccinated but choose to wear the mask due to a lack of social distancing and smoke smell. So, if fully vaccinated you had the option to wear a mask. Mask mandate was lifted just prior to us being here.

This was our 2nd time here! We drove 2.5 hrs to visit this casino for my man's birthday.

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