Chumash Casino Resort

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Address & Telephone: 3400 E. Hwy. 246 Santa Ynez, CA 93460-0607 (800) 728-9997 (toll free) (805) 686-0855 (local)
http://www.chumashcasino.com
Casino Size: 190,000 sq. ft.
Slots: 2000
Tables: 40
Restaurants: 3
Hotel: Yes
Bar Available: Yes
Spa: Yes
Non Smoking Area: Yes
Legal Age: 18 & over

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THE BOTTOM PAYLINE: A trip to the wine country isn't complete without a stop at Chumash!

Editor review : Moving Sideways Into The Winner's Circle

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful


Overall rating		9.5
Location		10.0
Atmosphere		10.0
Hotel/Area Lodgings		10.0
Crowds		8.0
Food		9.0
Hospitality		10.0
Cashier Service		10.0
Waitress Service		9.0
Maintenance		10.0
Cleanliness		10.0
Air Quality		9.0
Parking Lot		10.0
Players Club		9.0
Promotions		10.0
Table Games		9.0
Slot Variety		10.0
Slot Availability		9.0
Slot Service		10.0
Slot Payback		9.0

THE DRIVE: There's no arguing California's famous Highway 101 boasts one of the most scenic drives in the country, and it doesn't get much prettier than the stretch between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Rolling hills, world-renown horse ranches, exceptional wineries, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch... and Chumash Casino Resort. Exit the 101 about 30 min. north of Santa Barbara at Buellton (Home of the famed "Anderson's Pea Soup Restaurant"), drive inland a few miles past Solvang (the quaint Danish-themed village made famous in the movie "Sideways"), and you'll arrive at a casino worthy of it's surroundings.

THE PARKING: Head straight for the covered garage. The bridge to the casino is a floor or two up... so you may want to park on the second level or third level.

THE CASINO: Let me just say, that Chumash was the first Indian casino I ever played at back when I was under 21 (they allow 18 & over). At that time, the entire casino was a single tent with a few blackjack tables... and some strange bingo-ish tab video machines they were trying to call "Slots." Since then, I've watched it evolve and expand: from additional tents, to a stunning new casino in 2003, to it's four diamond hotel opening in 2004.

Chumash has always had a friendly small-town vibe, which has thankfully stayed intact. The current casino has a great variety of slots (lots of pennies!), video poker and keno. Table games include Blackjack, 3 & 4 card poker, and Let It Ride. For you poker players, Chumash has a 24 hour Poker Room with 5 card poker, Omaha High/Low, Hold 'em and weekly tournaments.

DRINKER'S NOTE: Since the age of entry is 18, there is no liquor service on the casino floor. They do, however, have a bar in the hotel and restaurants.

JACKPOT STORY: I must make mention that last October I was there on a Monday when they have a "Fiesta Mexicana Mondays" promotion. Keep your player card in a machine and they draw names to win cash prizes every hour. To my surprise, I actually heard MY NAME over the loudspeaker! A few minutes later, a woman came by to present me with 5 hundred dollar bills and a box of Hot Tamales! It made my night.

THE FOOD: We've never had a meal in their high end restaurant, but the Café is delicious. They also have a tasty snack bar in their giant Bingo Room.

THE SPA: Haven't tried it, we've been too busy gambling!

THE HOTEL: The hotel is new and beautiful. A little pricey ($150-$200 weekdays) but worth it if you don't want to drive back into Solvang.

THE STAFF: Very friendly and considerate... the host even comped our room on a Monday because the hotel wasn't booked up.

THE ODDS: With a bankroll averaging $300, we've often left even or way up. And even when we don't... I'm eagerly planning my next trip back.

THE PAYLINE: If you play your cards right, you can make a fabulous weekend getaway to the wine country complete at Chumash Casino Resort.

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Last updated: Friday, 17 August 2007

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Friendly Service and winning slots, Saturday, 24 November 2007

Written by squish - View all my reviews - Top 10 Reviewer

I've been a fan of Chumash for years, and in the past few it has really upped its' game. the slots are great, lots of different games and denominations. this was the first time i saw Pyramid of Kings and played one machine for hours. My friend had to pry me off. I always stay even (ish) and when i do lose it's not much. The staff is very warm, and the rooms are lovely. Highly recommended!

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