WINDSOR. [The casino is being renovated through 2007, and some sections will be closed from time to time.] Boasting unmatched views of downtown Detroit, Casino Windsor offers several excellent excuses for making the trip across the river to the Great White North. A luxurious 389-room hotel awaits, as does a wonderland of slot machines, craps, baccarat, pai gow poker, and roulette. Take a break from the pulse-racing games area to dine in elegance at the hotel's signature restaurant, the Riverside Grille. In accordance with provincial law, this is a smoke-free establishment.

GREEKTOWN. Located in one of Detroit's more high profile ethnic neighborhoods, the Greektown Casino is one of the region's most modern gaming facilities. As you enter the casino via East Lafayette Street, take some time to admire the upscale setting ­ an impressive glass atrium, elegant decor, expansive wall murals, and a terrific outdoor patio area. The games areas include blackjack, baccarat, Big Wheel 6, and roulette tables as well as Double Diamonds, Wheel of Fortune, and myriad other slot machines. After you've tested your luck, head over to the casino's popular Alley Grille, whose superb service and fine cuisine have garnered a fair amount of local press.

DOWNTOWN. Detroit's MGM Grand Casino is 75,000 sq. ft. of gaming fun. The Art Deco-style interior and luxurious dining facilities combine to make this casino a favorite destination for folks from all over the peninsula. Play blackjack, stud poker, craps, or even pai gow poker at one of the tables or, if you like, head over to the slots and try your hand at Jeopardy, Elvis, or Monopoly.

DOWNTOWN. This attractive redbrick casino, located in the heart of Detroit, draws huge crowd of tourists to the revitalizing downtown area. A world-class facility that boasts more than 70,000-square feet of entertainment space, MotorCity's 2400 slot machines and numerous table games offer more than a few opportunities to test your good luck. Not just games, the casino also has an eclectic mix of dining options, from upscale, contemporary American-Continental cuisine at Iridescence to casual barbecue at MotorCity Pit Stop.