If you’re not going to be around your family this 4th of July, the casino is a great place to spend the holiday. It’s usually hard to get anywhere on July 4th, so staying in one place makes it so much easier. Most casinos will have some sort of promotion going on to bring in people looking to get out of the heat on one of the country’s busiest days.

The poker room is sure to be full of half-drunk novice players who are pickled enough to try their luck in a no-limit cash game. Just sit and wait for big cards and let them dump their chips. Everyone is in a giving mood and looking to have a good time.

If you’re at a resort casino you’ll be sure to get a great fireworks show. And maybe you’ll actually have more money at the end of the day.