Try your luck at these casinos near Atlanta

Gambling might be illegal in Georgia, but that doesn’t mean a fun weekend at the casino is out of your reach. There are plenty of top-rated casinos within a day’s drive of Atlanta, just waiting for you to come and place your bets.

If you’re feeling lucky and don’t mind spending a few hours in the car, take a weekend trip to some of the best casinos in the South. You never know, you might even go back home a few dollars richer.

Location: North Carolina - 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719; Website: caesars.com

Location: Florida - 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314; Website: seminolehardrockhollywood.com

This story was originally published by Blair Nicole in 2016 and has since been updated.