Me and my girlfriend have been going to Paragon for a couple of years now. We live in Houston and drive the 5 hours to Marksville happily. Use to go to Lake Charles and Coushatta. Very seldom won anything.....floor table games always too crowded. Found Paragon by luck and have been going back ever since. The slots are the best I've found and the Video Poker machines also pay big frequently. I have hit $4000 twice and $2000 within the last 18 months. Comps are built up quickly. I now have a wonderful Host (Will Mire) who handles all my needs and takes good care of me whenever I visit. All the staff is friendly and helpful. We have traveled to Paragon for concerts like Ronnie Milsap, 38 Special and others. Great time. Rooms are very nice and the hotel doesn't smell like smoke. Great ventilation system. Steakhouse there is amazing and the buffet is more than adequate. I have recommended Paragon to all my friends. I usually visit every couple of months. I have not been back in a while as I have been rebuilding my home from Hurricane Harvey. Look to visit soon though.