Laughlin Buzz presents

Best of Laughlin 2026

The Official Winners, Chosen by
Best of Laughlin Voters.

Explore winners

2026 official winners

Celebrate the people and places at the heart of Laughlin

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Gold • Silver • Bronze
2026 Gold Winner
People & Community

Chef

GOLD
Rhonda Diaz, Aquarius Casino Resort
SILVER
Tommy Redman, Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
BRONZE
Jerry Whitaker, Laughlin River Tours
2026 Gold Winner
People & Community

Bartender in Laughlin

GOLD
Andee Drescher, The Hideout
SILVER
Anthony Vides, Golden Nugget Laughlin
BRONZE
Ray Angerbauer, Edgewater Casino Resort
2026 Gold Winner
People & Community

Server in a Restaurant

GOLD
Jesse Starr, Aquarius Casino Resort
SILVER
John Cortez, Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
BRONZE
Taylor Smith, Laughlin River Tours
2026 Gold Winner
People & Community

Casino Host

GOLD
Dawn Rice, Aquarius Casino Resort
SILVER
Alissa Baughman, Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
BRONZE
Dawn Shane, Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
2026 Gold Winner
People & Community

Cocktail Server (on Casino Floor)

GOLD
Luck Hooper, Aquarius Casino Resort
SILVER
Sheryl Parker, Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
BRONZE
Keisha Reeves, Edgewater Casino Resort
2026 Gold Winner
People & Community

Customer Service Employee

GOLD
Rae Donnelly, Laughlin River Tours
SILVER
Mike Taylor, Laughlin Jet Ski Rental
BRONZE
Michele Blazejewski, The New Pioneer

Supporting sponsors

Community partners

Thank you to the businesses and organizations supporting the 2026 Best of Laughlin awards.

Riverside Resort Hotel & CasinoAvi Resort & CasinoAquarius Casino ResortEdgewater Casino ResortGolden Nugget LaughlinRenaissance RealtyRegency CasinoLaughlin's L.A. Comedy ClubLaughlin Jet Ski RentalLaughlin Economic Development CorporationLaughlin River ToursLondon Bridge Jet Boat ToursMorning Joy CafeDuet Coffee & WineGilligan'sThe Cove Bar & LoungeMojave RoastMoonShadow GrillePTs ExpressRiver Rock Pizza & PastaSplash LoungeStockman's SteakhouseArrowweedBeside the PointeBubba Gump Shrimp Co.Chuckwagon RestaurantCindy McCallFeathers CafeGnats' LandingLaughlin ImpactNick's Hidden GrillNorth Pointe MarketOld Town SaloonSouth Pointe MarketSouth Pointe DeliLosers’ LoungeRiverview RestaurantGourmet RoomPrime Rib RoomSaltgrass SteakhouseClaim JumperCafe AquariusNative Harvest Buffet