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User rating
2.3
out of 5
15 User reviews

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Address: 77 Sands blvd
City: Bethlehem
State: Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18015
Country: United States
Phone: 1-877-SANDS77
Website: http://pasands.com
Restaurants: 2
Special Features: Food court with Nathan's Hot Dogs.

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User reviews

Average user rating from: 15 user(s)

Overall rating
2.3
Slots
2.6
Table Games
1.3
Customer Service
2.7
Player's Club
2.2
Gaming Atmosphere
2.5
Amenities or Hotel
1.8
Food & Drink
2.7
 

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

OK for a slot parlor, Wednesday, 09 September 2009

Written by Reno Devo

Overall rating
2.4
Slots
3.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
3.0
Player's Club
2.0
Gaming Atmosphere
3.0
Amenities or Hotel
2.0
Food & Drink
3.0

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.

 

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1st time at Sands, Monday, 24 August 2009

Written by Lynn

Overall rating
3.6
Slots
4.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
4.0
Player's Club
4.0
Gaming Atmosphere
4.0
Amenities or Hotel
4.0
Food & Drink
4.0

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

 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Sands, Monday, 17 August 2009

Written by Liz

Overall rating
1.7
Slots
1.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
2.0
Player's Club
2.0
Gaming Atmosphere
1.0
Amenities or Hotel
2.0
Food & Drink
3.0
Have been to the Sands twice since I am close. The place leaves me cold. The machines do not pay. Never saw anyone hit a jackpot. If you want people to come you need to give them something to come for like a win once in awhile. All the free play in the world makes no difference. The video table games are lame. Walking past the BJ table and the video girl is saying "play with me Baby", give me a break people. If you sit at a slot you can spend a lot of money in a very short time. A little give and take would be helpful and keep people there longer. Most of my friends agree.
Hope they pass the table law in PA.
On a plus, I found the people that work there to be very friendy, esp. those at the bar and the valet guys. Ate at both resturants and both were fine.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Had a great time, Monday, 10 August 2009

Written by Charles Oster

Overall rating
3.9
Slots
4.0
Table Games
2.0
Customer Service
5.0
Player's Club
4.0
Gaming Atmosphere
3.0
Amenities or Hotel
4.0
Food & Drink
5.0
You can not get lost in this place. Machines were up to date, very clean, fun to play, and I left with more than I brought with me. I play at alot of casinos in Pa. Del. WV. NJ. and Vegas and do not by far win all the time. Having a good time and being treated well makes my trip worthwhile. I definitely will return. This is a new casino and those working there are proud of this addition in their community. Nothing is 100 percent but I'm sure it will even get better with time. To the naysayers, if you constantly lose don't blame others for your misfortune, get a 4 leaf clover and start all over again.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Good start, Monday, 10 August 2009

Written by ed

Overall rating
3.0
Slots
4.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
3.0
Player's Club
3.0
Gaming Atmosphere
4.0
Amenities or Hotel
2.0
Food & Drink
4.0
From the outside its obvious the place is still under construction. Little to no signage. Still looks like rusted steel mill from the outside. Hotel is under construction as is additional gaming space. Interior keeps a bit of the steel mill theme. Simple, tasteful and machines are very widely spaced. Very wide aisles prevent people from bumping into each other. Machines all new and there is a good variety.

Only two sit down restaurants: Emiril's - very,very expensive and an Irish Pub which is reasonably priced with a 2 hour wait at 6PM on a Saturday and they do not take reservations. Food court is better than most, good variety and reasonably priced. No buffet.

Staff was reasonably friendly, waitress service very uneven depending on your location on the gaming floor. Alcohol is free - major advantage over competitors Mohegan Sun @ Pocono and Mt. Airy where liquor is free to only premium card members. Needs more restaurants and I'll bet when the place is done they will have them and much more. Off to a better than decent start.

Surrounding area is grim, very grim. I hope the casino/hotel sparks local development. Stark difference from bucolic Mt. Airy setting and open spaces of Mohegan Sun @ Pocono. Completed hotel better have extraordinary amenities for anyone to want to stay overnight in this neck of the rust belt.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Bethlehem Sands Casino, Thursday, 23 July 2009

Written by chuck o

Overall rating
2.3
Slots
4.0
Table Games
3.0
Customer Service
2.0
Player's Club
2.0
Gaming Atmosphere
2.0
Amenities or Hotel
2.0
Food & Drink
1.0

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.

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7 of 12 people found the following review helpful

Not what I expected, Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Written by JP

Overall rating
1.0
Slots
1.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
1.0
Player's Club
1.0
Gaming Atmosphere
1.0
Amenities or Hotel
1.0
Food & Drink
1.0

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.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

horrible is too nice a term, Monday, 06 July 2009

Written by hw pearson

Overall rating
1.7
Slots
1.0
Table Games
2.0
Customer Service
1.0
Player's Club
2.0
Gaming Atmosphere
2.0
Amenities or Hotel
2.0
Food & Drink
2.0
played slots for two hours, spent 300.00 won 10 units once 2 units twice. Not one waitress showed up to take our drinks. We went to valet and it cost 7.00. About 70 people waiting for their cars to get out of there. 30 minutes later, I get my car the rest of the people STILL waiting and pissed at me for getting my car before them ( no idea how that happenned). The casino is nothing more than a barn with slots. Borgata has it beat by a mile, don't waste your time or money. i've been to casinos all over the world, this was the worst.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

First and last trip to the Sands Bethlehem, Sunday, 05 July 2009

Written by player62

Overall rating
1.0
Slots
1.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
1.0
Player's Club
1.0
Gaming Atmosphere
1.0
Amenities or Hotel
1.0
Food & Drink
1.0

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...

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

we're already planning our next visit, Sunday, 05 July 2009

Written by cc

Overall rating
3.4
Slots
5.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
5.0
Player's Club
3.0
Gaming Atmosphere
4.0
Amenities or Hotel
1.0
Food & Drink
5.0

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.

 

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Was not worth the drive, Sunday, 21 June 2009

Written by Dennis

Overall rating
1.1
Slots
1.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
1.0
Player's Club
1.0
Gaming Atmosphere
2.0
Amenities or Hotel
1.0
Food & Drink
1.0

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.

 

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Stay Away, Thursday, 11 June 2009

Written by flick

Overall rating
1.1
Slots
1.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
1.0
Player's Club
1.0
Gaming Atmosphere
1.0
Amenities or Hotel
1.0
Food & Drink
2.0
What a bust.

Atlantic City has NOTHING to be afraid of from this disappointing destination.

Don't waste a trip, there isn't any fun here.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Nice, Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Written by Matt

Overall rating
3.3
Slots
4.0
Table Games
2.0
Customer Service
5.0
Player's Club
3.0
Gaming Atmosphere
4.0
Amenities or Hotel
2.0
Food & Drink
3.0
Casino was nice. Slot employees were very helpful. Needs actual table games though. no video ones.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

i had fun, Sunday, 07 June 2009

Written by joann

Overall rating
3.3
Slots
4.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
5.0
Player's Club
3.0
Gaming Atmosphere
4.0
Amenities or Hotel
1.0
Food & Drink
5.0
YES Lots of seniors but the employees were very helpful. They helped my mom get her player card without standing in line,I got my drink in 5 minutes and it had lots of different types of slot machines.
I will go back even thought I lost !!!!!!!!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Not Impressed, Wednesday, 03 June 2009

Written by Bill

Overall rating
1.0
Slots
1.0
Table Games
1.0
Customer Service
1.0
Player's Club
1.0
Gaming Atmosphere
1.0
Amenities or Hotel
1.0
Food & Drink
1.0

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.

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