Horseshoe Casino Hammond

In Brief:

Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind., is 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. In addition to gambling, the property features a live-music and entertainment venue called The Venue, plus a steakhouse, lounge and a few additional dining and drinking establishments.

Horseshoe Casino Address:

777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, Ind.

Phone:

1-866-711-7463

Parking:

Valet and self-service free parking garage

Directions from Chicago:

I-90/94 East to Chicago Skyway - exit Indianapolis Blvd.

Free Shuttle Service from/to Chicago and Suburbs (call for times):

Chicago Entertainment Tour: 773-784-9938

Diversey and Kilpatrick: 773-286-7088

Harlem & Foster: 773-594-1874

Harlem & 87th (Bridgeview): 708-599-7858

Harlem & 25th (North Riverside: 708-788-0188

McCormick & Devon: 773-866-0480

Argyle & Broadway: 773-784-9938

Wrigleyville/Gold Coast: 773-784-9938

Aries Charter: 312-929-3737

Windy City Limousine: 847-916-9300

Smoking:

Smoking is allowed throughout the casino property.

Admission:

21 and over (proof of age required). Admission is free.

Hours:

24 hours, 7 days a week

About Horseshoe Casino Hammond:

Part of the Caesar's family, the Horseshoe Casino in nearby Hammond, Ind., offers 46,000 square feet of gaming options, including almost 2,000 slot machines, video poker and a number of table games. Online games are also available through the casino's website.

Games include:

• Blackjack
• Craps
• Roulette
• Caribbean Stud Poker
• Three Card Poker
• Baccarat

In addition to gambling, the Horseshoe Casino features several restaurants, including Jack Binion's Steakhouse (a higher-end restaurant), Benny's Home Cookin' (casual dining, featuring ribs, catfish and chicken), JB's Gourmet Sandwiches and Salads (a "fast food" option), noodle bar, and of course the ever present casino dining fare, a buffet.

Live-music destination The Venue features top-line entertainment and many patrons come from the Chicago area. Acts have included the likes of John Legend, Al Jarreau, Donny & Marie Osmond and more.

Other area activities:

Lost Marsh Golf Course, Wolf Lake, and Hammond Sports Hall of Fame.

Horseshoe Casino Hammond website