Casinos billiards and bowling Route 66

The best bowling alley in town! In fact, it's much more than just a bowling alley, it's an institution in its own right: thirty-six lanes, a high-tech system of baffles, smoking machines... Groups come here to throw the balls along the gutters and hit the strike, and to enjoy the overexcited atmosphere of the crowd. On Friday and Saturday nights, the place is full, but you can reserve your place by phone (but you'll be charged extra). Don't forget that Diversey River Bowl's other name is "Rock'n Bowl"!

Under the aegis of the iconic figure of Harry Caray, the Chicago Sports Museum will take you on a retrospective of the history of all major sports. It's informative, but also interactive. You can practice free throws in basketball, or quarterback throws in a simulated American soccer game. And don't forget to pass through the long corridor behind the bar, where newspaper clippings from the last 100 years trace the greatest moments, exploits and curses on Chicago teams.

The Holiday Club, with its 1960s look, exudes a kitsch atmosphere, right down to the website. For over 20 years, the place has been known for its excellent cocktails. But the main attraction is the themed evenings, which draw people from all over the city. It's karaoke on Wednesday, comedy show on Thursday, 1980s on Friday and 1990s on Saturday night. Plus, they've got a pool table, video games, jukebox and photo booth to immortalize the evening! Holiday Club also serves food.

These are the World Poker Championships, a series of extremely prestigious tournaments. Organized in Las Vegas since 1970, they were created on the initiative of the sulphurous Benny Binion. The popularity of the event and the number of registrants have grown steadily, reaching 197,626 entrants and over $347.9 million in winnings in 2023. Patrick Bruel was the first Frenchman to reach the WSOP final, in 1998. Famous athletes such as basketball player Tony Parker and footballer Neymar are also regulars.

Binion's welcomes you with its limousine in the entrance: a customized white Cadillac, with two imposing buffalo horns as figureheads. The founder of the place, Benny Binion, was a sulphurous Texas criminal who was expelled from Dallas. In Las Vegas, he opened the Horseshoe (the casino's historic name) on Fremont Street in 1951, introducing several innovations. It was the first establishment to install carpeting throughout and to apply the comps formula (free drinks and nights) to encourage players to spend more.

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a resort and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. It offers a variety of entertainment, dining and pool options for visitors. The casino offers a complete gaming experience with a wide selection of table games and slot machines. The site also offers services for groups and weddings. And let's not forget the Shark Reef, America's largest aquarium.