There is no charge for these services, but a gratuity for the driver would be appreciated.

Harrah's shuttles also will pick up and drop off at select local hotels for registered hotel guests and will pick up at AmeriStar for guests who want to game at Harrah's, but they do not drop off there. Again, pending availability, you also can get return transportation. ■ Pending availability, the Horseshoe will transport you downtown to the Old Market, the zoo, and other attractions. ■ During college football season 1620AM The Zone’s Josh Peterson and John Bishop from “Unsportsmanlike Conduct” will broadcast 2 to 6 p.m. The ambience, food and service is much better than either the Laurel Lounge at Harrah's or Horseshoe. ■ For Seven Stars cardholders and those Diamond cardholders who earned 40,000 or more tier credits last year (or 40,000 or more tier credits this year), there is a General Manager's Club. ■ There is a $5.99 per transaction fee to use the ATMs.

For information or to make a reservation, click here or call 71. ■ The Horseshoe has an RV Park which is open seasonally. You can file a state income tax return in Iowa and might get some of that money refunded. ■ If you win a jackpot or cash drawing of at least $1,200 in Iowa the state will collect five percent for tax purposes. If you qualify, and it's open, even the General Manager's Club is a better option. Unless you're drinking a rum and Coke (which actually is Pepsi), a gin and tonic, or something else generic, it's much more pleasant outside the Laurel Lounge. ■ I'd rather pay $8 or $9 for a drink at Binion's or a casino bar and get a 'real' cocktail.

■ If you have leftover cocktails or wine you ordered at the buffet or Binion's, you can't take them out of the casino. If you need transportation, contact a host. ■ The Horseshoe no longer offers complimentary shuttle service from and to the airport in Omaha. This casino is equipped with Caesars proprietary Total Touch system that allows customers to order drinks, redeem free play, check their Caesars Rewards account balances, and receive real-time offers based on play.

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