Harrah's sits on the Missouri River at North Kansas City and is the poker room of the metro. It rates 3.9 from more than 13,000 Google reviewers. Google now lists it simply as "Harrah's Kansas City", dropping the North, though the property has not moved.
It is the Kansas City floor to pick if you play cards rather than machines.
What's on the floor
More than 1,100 slots across a 60,000-square-foot floor, and 46 table games — the largest pit in the metro. The spread is genuinely broad: mini baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Shootout and Pai Gow Poker, with Texas Hold'em tournaments running alongside.
Forty-six tables is a lot for a regional market. It means the pit keeps games open at lower minimums for longer into the evening than a smaller floor can, and it is why the property draws players who want a specific game rather than whatever happens to be running.
The WSOP Poker Room is the headline. Fifteen tables, smoke-free, with large-screen televisions throughout. The World Series of Poker branding is not decoration — it is the serious room in Kansas City, and the smoke-free policy makes it the comfortable one too.
Hotel, dining and entertainment
The hotel runs close to 400 rooms across six floors — a genuine hotel rather than a token tower, and enough capacity that rooms are usually available even on tournament weekends.
Dining is a step above the market: Gordon Ramsay Steak anchors it, with Royal Noodle Bar covering Asian, Winning Streaks as the sports bar and Bite & Bean for coffee and pastries. The VooDoo Lounge runs live music at weekends and is one of the better casino music rooms in the region.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Missouri casino.
The casino is open 24 hours, seven days a week — worth noting, because not every Missouri riverboat is.
North Kansas City is its own municipality on the north bank of the Missouri, a short drive from downtown. Argosy is roughly fifteen minutes west along the same side of the river, which makes a two-property evening straightforward if you want to compare floors.
If poker is the point, the smoke-free room is the reason to choose Harrah's over Argosy. If double-deck blackjack matters more, Argosy's high-limit room is the better bet.
Nearby alternatives
Across the river, Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa Riverside has a high-limit room with double-deck blackjack and an on-site spa. Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is the largest floor on the Missouri side, and Bally's Kansas City is the smaller alternative.
For the full picture, see all Missouri in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Harrah's North Kansas City's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Restaurants and the VooDoo Lounge keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Harrah's North Kansas City?
You must be 21, the minimum age at every Missouri casino.
Does Harrah's North Kansas City have a poker room?
Yes — the WSOP Poker Room, 15 tables and smoke-free, with large-screen televisions throughout. It is the main poker room in the Kansas City metro.
What games are available at Harrah's North Kansas City?
More than 1,100 slots across 60,000 square feet and 46 table games, including mini baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Shootout and Pai Gow Poker, plus Texas Hold'em tournaments.
What restaurants are at Harrah's North Kansas City?
Gordon Ramsay Steak, Royal Noodle Bar, Winning Streaks sports bar and Bite & Bean. The VooDoo Lounge hosts live weekend music.
Does Harrah's North Kansas City have a hotel?
Yes, close to 400 rooms over six floors.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Missouri Gaming Commission records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
