This is not a casino - it's a slot parlor, so don't get your hopes up too high.
They do have a convenient enclosed parking area, although it can be tricky to navigate.

Inside is a large, rectangular, high ceiling open area where all the slots are arranged with ample aisle room to walk around. Being a slot connoisseur for many, many years, I was very disappointed in the selection of machines.

A majority of the slots are the new low denomination (penny and nickel) video and multi reel and loaded with gimmicks machines where you are encouraged to play the maximum bet, usually around 2 or 3 dollars and are set up to offer low paybacks.

There are very few 'traditional' 3 reel spinning slots of 50 cents and 1 dollar. The selection of high roller slot machines are no better. Unfortunately, this is the trend of the new corporate-owned casinos. They are only interested in extracting as much money as possible from their patrons with no regards for building loyalty or providing a decent gaming experience. I found them much less payout friendly than Atlantic City, which is not that great either.

The food and customer service is about average. In all, this facility is good for locals to pass their time and dream a bit, but it is not for the serious player.

I was at the casino for the 1st time and i was pleasantly surprised how nice it was inside. The machines were good, not that i won alot on them but i played quite a while on my money. I did win one of the hourly raffles they give. It was a $500 gift certificate to Lowes. I was in total shock since i have NEVER won a raffle at any casino.

The employees there are very pleasant and the food court was also very nice. You have a varity of foods to eat and the prices are not bad at all. I was thrilled to have Nathan's there.... The casino itself smelled very nice i was skeptic from one review i read on here prior to going. I was Shocked i didnt smell the smoking section at all and i was playing in it and it was NOT that bad at all.. YES i would go back again that's for sure

Very open and easy to get around, good selection of slots. Food was very good and employees were helpful.

No charge for drinks at the machines was a plus. Alot of future additions are planned Hotel,shops etc. I do not expect to win everytime I gamble but having a good time means alot. I enjoyed this casino and expect it only to get better with time. I will return.

I live in the area so I was exposed to the years of hype which preceded the opening of this casino a couple of months ago. Maybe that's why visiting it for the first couple of times was so disappointing.

First of all, I expected something built on a truly grand scale. I've been to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, and I expected it to be AT LEAST as nice as that, but it doesn't even approach the grandness factor of MS. When I walk into a casino--any casino--for the first time, I expect to feel as if I've been transported to another world. The Bethlehem Sands casino doesn't do that. Well, let me rephrase that. It didn't transport me to a world where I wanted to be!

If you're 65 or older, you might like the atmosphere. (Trust me, you'll fit right in with the rest of the clientele.) But for a younger individual, the Sands leaves a lot to be desired. Yes, there are restaurants and bars, but basically, this is just a ginormous room filled with every kind of slot machine under the sun, and that's all folks! Oh wait, I forgot, it's smoky, too. (As a former smoker, that's not something I appreciated.) If slots, drinks and ciggies are enough to keep you entertained, then you may enjoy this place. But for those with discerning tastes, accustomed to sophistication, don't expect a lot if you visit. This was obviously built by Sands to lower standards than anything they would have built in Vegas or any other cosmopolitan locale (i.e. Hong Kong, Macau, etc.). In short, it could have been a lot more than what it is.

Despite the less than stellar reviews I have read about the Sands, I like to check things up and form my own opinion.

Well, I visited the Sands this past Friday, and here's my opinion of the place..
Nice from the outside, parking decent, inside doesn't look bad. For a place that just opened, I would expect alot more smiles and "can I help you with anything" attitude.

They should have followed the Borgatas(AC) grand opening operations, which was in my opinion flawless. Lots of help standing around and not helping without being asked.Drink service so so.

I was there from about 9pm till 3am, and did not see ONE jackpot go off. If you're a video poker player, forget it. The best Jacks or Better you can find is 8/5 $1 machines. Quarters are 7/5. They have blackjack tables with virtual dealers, which I've never seen before, but had no desire to play. Fun level was nill compared to the Borgata. This place just doesn't do it for me...

We expected a slot parlor not a glitzy Vegas or AC casino, and it was better than expected.

We've visited other slot parlor's in other states and this was definitely nicer. Drink service was fast, the casino was clean, and employees were very helpful.

It was very crowded and empty penny machines were hard to find, but it was a holiday weekend, so we expected it to be crowded. The slots were similar to those in AC and seemed looser then AC (where we go about once a month).

It was a shorter ride than the ride south on the GSP, especially on a summer holiday weekend. All in all, we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely go back.

After being in over 100 casino in 20 states and 15 countries, and just staying at Venetian and Palazzo "My favorite Las Vegas Casino" this May, I was looking forward to Bethelem.

Drove from Philadelphia to Bethelem in 1-1/2 hours and the signs were poor, my Club Grazie did not work, and even getting in from the parking garage, it was poorly marked.

The slot area was poorly arranged and the machines were of older style, poor paying , and were not very inviting.

Even though a smoking area was set up, peaple were smoking all over the casino. There were plenty of staff but they were not helpful. I had to wait over an hour to get a drink and eventually gave up and had to get my own. So If you want a Vegas Style Casino in Pennsylvania I recommend Harrah.s in Chester.

I was expecting something different. The Sands Casino in Atlantic City was geared more towards a fun and party atmosphere. This place is senior citizen heaven - it has very little Video Poker, it is impossible to get a drink and it had way too many people in it. Unless you are a local - it is a waste of a trip.

I also thought the employees were not very good - none of them looked happy - they looked like they could not wait until their shift ended and that is what it made it bad for me. I could have won $5000.00 and I still will most likely never go back.