is it just me or are these videos kind of comforting and calming? like it’s just a really nice dude calmly exploring an abandoned space, while making some light conversation. i’m in love with the vibes
I’m from Burlington where this was docked when it was open. Growing up my grandparents were always taking us to the buffet on the third floor. Being under age the only way to get there was to be escorted by security up the elevator. Since the gambling floors were open they wouldn’t let kids take the steps. It was always really cool seeing the doors open when people would get on the elevator on the way up because you could see a good chunk of the gambling floor. Always looked forward to the day I could go check it out but they built the new one before I was old enough. I actually kinda miss it being on the boat. It was different and their buffet was really good back in the day! Thanks for exploring it, really interesting to see all of it. Looks really weird seeing it empty!
I would have carried around one of the wine glasses while wearing a life jacket. If any officials caught me, I'd act like I was left there for years since the boat was 1st abandoned. Just been walking around drunk waiting to be rescued.
I understand it’s been closed over 10yrs and they’ve since built a new one…why would they leave it abandoned so long? Crazy. Must’ve been so fun back in the day.
Went to the Hollywood Casino in Aurora back when the boats had to pull away from the dock and get into the river before gambling could start. Never ate there until many years later when the casino was on land and i was doing a consulting job at a nearby bank.
Yeah around 2007/2008 they decided there was no need for casinos to be floating you could build a land-based what was interesting was it left fort Madison and they brought it up around Burlington Gulfport Illinois and just plopped it right there and it still sits there. The only accessibility is buy a raft or a small boat.
It amazes me we still mine for metals. Seems like you could just reclaim all these abandoned structures and recycle what's left way easier than mining with million dollar equipment and dangerous locations.
Scales were to weigh employees before they went to work and after their shift to make sure they didn’t have stolen cash coins and chips. Maybe food too
That’s not true, what if they drank a bottle of water during their shift? Weight would increase, or took a dump before they clocked out, weight would drop. They don’t weigh employees.
Someone said Iowa required casinos to operate on water, once they allowed land based casinos it was no longer needed. The company moved onto land in 2007
I worked on this casino boat about 15 years and while it is true the casinos were land based they kept this one open until 2007. The land based is still in Burlington, Iowa.
Am I the only that thought it looked like an orb flying around about ten seconds after he started entering the actual casino part talking about his friend Rick or whatever
is it just me or are these videos kind of comforting and calming? like it’s just a really nice dude calmly exploring an abandoned space, while making some light conversation. i’m in love with the vibes
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I’m from Burlington where this was docked when it was open. Growing up my grandparents were always taking us to the buffet on the third floor. Being under age the only way to get there was to be escorted by security up the elevator. Since the gambling floors were open they wouldn’t let kids take the steps. It was always really cool seeing the doors open when people would get on the elevator on the way up because you could see a good chunk of the gambling floor. Always looked forward to the day I could go check it out but they built the new one before I was old enough. I actually kinda miss it being on the boat. It was different and their buffet was really good back in the day! Thanks for exploring it, really interesting to see all of it. Looks really weird seeing it empty!
How many years has it been abandoned?
I would have carried around one of the wine glasses while wearing a life jacket. If any officials caught me, I'd act like I was left there for years since the boat was 1st abandoned. Just been walking around drunk waiting to be rescued.
🤣 that’s funny
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Been on that boat a few times. The best part was going through the locks on the river. It also had a great buffet.
Hey this like the abandonned riverboat of Madame Medusa in the movie "The Rescuer" from Disney, nice video
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I would be so scared of the floors being decayed 😟
Would be cool to takeover an abandoned ship. Like water world 😂
Can’t believe your tik tok dosent deliver more clout here. But either way love the content!
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I'm here from the tiktok universe. Gary Indiana vid was on my FYP
As an Iowan, I love seeing the Anderson Erickson diary crate right at the beginning.
those mercedes engines look so cool jo dont see them a lot anymore only on older ships
My mother gambled on that boat!
Did she win though?
I understand it’s been closed over 10yrs and they’ve since built a new one…why would they leave it abandoned so long? Crazy. Must’ve been so fun back in the day.
Ok so here from Instagram and I’m obsessed with your content lol. I think you should make more long form videos like these. I love them!!!!
Making as many as I can many more to come!
Went to the Hollywood Casino in Aurora back when the boats had to pull away from the dock and get into the river before gambling could start. Never ate there until many years later when the casino was on land and i was doing a consulting job at a nearby bank.
Hell of an explore bro! 🔥
Dude you made my intro so much more interesting!
Just glad I could be there with you on this one bro! Sometimes the worst things that happen on explores are the best content lol
Just found your tiktok acc yesterday and now I'm binge watching your channel you deserve way more subs and views!
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I would've totally taken that diary, lol. It would've been so entertaining reading about someone's life from years ago.
You findings are great i would some back stories on the place for us while you explore not trying to criticize your work
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This riverboat casino would have been very cool to be on!
Need to explore more areas in Iowa.😃
I don’t go to casinos. I as you said, the house always wins!
This was in my hometown of Ft Madison Iowa. It’s horrible the Catfish Bend ended up like this.
Yeah around 2007/2008 they decided there was no need for casinos to be floating you could build a land-based what was interesting was it left fort Madison and they brought it up around Burlington Gulfport Illinois and just plopped it right there and it still sits there. The only accessibility is buy a raft or a small boat.
It amazes me we still mine for metals. Seems like you could just reclaim all these abandoned structures and recycle what's left way easier than mining with million dollar equipment and dangerous locations.
Great Video Matt.
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Nice vid, Keep it up
Scales were to weigh employees before they went to work and after their shift to make sure they didn’t have stolen cash coins and chips. Maybe food too
That’s not true, what if they drank a bottle of water during their shift? Weight would increase, or took a dump before they clocked out, weight would drop. They don’t weigh employees.
Cool how they leave everything as is. Time capsules man
How do you guys find these abandon places
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My aunt and uncle have a photo they took on this boat! Wow
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In the server room I am guessing all the tech besides the broken monitors are worth 10-12k. Servers are pretty expensive.
Everyone from your tiktok should come here to your RUclips. Much more in-depth
Just know by 2022 you will be hitting million views remember me okay!
Also for future video please get a small attachable stage light for the camera
Got lucky Irish guy didn’t see you. Those who knows, knows.
I carry everywhere I go and if I can’t, I don’t go. Too many crazy people in the world! And, I’m a woman. Always have a gun in my side.
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Would have been cool if you found some old money from the casino
Have you all ever been caught and arrested? Or escorted by the police?
What do you think caused it to be abandoned and how long ago was it abandoned?
Someone said Iowa required casinos to operate on water, once they allowed land based casinos it was no longer needed. The company moved onto land in 2007
I worked on this casino boat about 15 years and while it is true the casinos were land based they kept this one open until 2007. The land based is still in Burlington, Iowa.
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Bro!!! Should’ve read the diary!!!
I should’ve 😔
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Am I the only that thought it looked like an orb flying around about ten seconds after he started entering the actual casino part talking about his friend Rick or whatever