Swim, Party, and Gamble in the Magic City of Miami

With its exotic beaches, hard rock nightlife, and hottest casinos, the South Florida state is booming into the South’s new Las Vegas. Throw in jai-alai and “Sport of Kings” into the mixture, it is massive entertainment for locals and visitors alike.

From Aventura to Homestead, Florida, people can play high-stakes poker and dine on delicious food at several restaurants in Miami’s casinos. For the best horse racing experience, try Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach and for action-packed jai-alai, check out Calder Casino on NW 27th Ave. And, for Pelotas lovers, Magic City Casino on 450, NW 37th Ave is a good choice. The minutes spent at every magic city casino are an experience in itself.

Largest Casinos in Miami. The largest casino in Miami, Florida according to gaming machines and table games put together, is Miccosukee Resort and Gaming. The Miccosukee Resort and Gaming total casino square footage is 68,000 square feet. It has 1990 gaming machines and 0 tables games. You will also find 32 poker tables and 5 restaurants.

Does Miami Florida have casinos?

Yes, it does. The city houses around 19 casinos that offer nearly 4,719 slots and gaming machines with a total of 87 table games. The minimum bet offered at Miami casinos is $0 and the maximum is $400. The South Florida city also boasts 75 live poker tables. Some of the city’s casinos also provide meeting spaces and convention centers. Here is a guide to some of, not limited to, Miami’s tempting games:

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  • Limit Holdem
  • Low Ball
  • Five Card Draw
  • NL Texas Hold’em
  • 7 Card Stud
  • Omaha 8 or Better
  • Mixed Games
  • Omaha
  • Omaha Hi-Lo
  • No Limit Holdem
  • Pot-Limit Omaha
  • Omaha Hi
  • Baccarat

History of Gambling in Florida

Just a brief walk down memory lane to understand how casinos shaped up in the state.

Can you gamble in Miami?

Yes, land-based casinos are legal but with restrictions. Gambling is a lucrative state-regulated industry. The annual income from gaming machines alone totals around $70 million. Sports betting is still illegal with the exception of horse racing. The legal age of gambling is 21 for all casino games in the state; however, those 18 and above can try their hands at poker, lottery, horse racing, and bingo.

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Casino Types in Miami FL

The city has two types of casinos: Indian and Pari-mutuel.

Where can I gamble in Miami?

Searching for the best casinos in the magic city? Whether it is slots, poker, or betting, the following casinos have something for everyone.

Who owns Casino Miami?

Miccosukee Casino Miami Fl

The no-frills 200,000-square-feet Casino Miami belongs to Las Vegas billionaire Phil Ruffin who bought the slot-machine-only casino from Fronton Holdings LLC in December 2018. Casino Miami is the second-largest Miami casino and is located 2 miles from the city’s international airport, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Miami.

The former Jai Alai Fronton establishment is located at 3500 NW 37th Avenue. The glitzy facility includes 1,012 Las Vegas-style slot machines, ETGs (e-table games) with digital roulette and blackjack, 15 poker tables, a restaurant, a club called Rio, a bar, simulcast betting, and live jai alai games.

In the past, its 6,500-capacity indoor arena hosted concerts and 89 boxing events. It is the only place in the US that allows people to play dominoes with a bet.

Ruffin purchased the gambling venue for an undisclosed amount

Broward County is Worth a Trip

One of the three South Florida counties that constitute the greater Miami Metropolitan Area, Broward County is a 40-minute drive (approx. 27 miles) from the magic city. Out of the 82 Florida casinos, the county houses an impressive lot. One of the best is The Casino at Dania Beach.

Why Should One Try The Casino?

  • Over 750 gaming machines
  • Around 20 live poker tables and loose slots
  • Stage 954 hosts performances by nationally acclaimed comedians and recording artists
  • Multiple dining areas that include the Grill Restaurant and the Luxe Gourmet Buffet
  • Live-action jai-alai
  • Simulcast area in the Sports Lounge and Bar
  • Free live entertainment at the stage of Sunrise Bar during weekends
  • A non-smoking casino

Also check out Big Easy, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Seminole Classic Hollywood, Isle Racing Pompano Park, and Seminole Coconut Creek casinos in the county.

How to Choose a Good Casino

What purpose do casinos serve? Well, nobody enters a gambling space to get agitated. Casinos are in a way stress-busters that help people to blow off some steam. So, the experience should be at least pleasant if not overwhelming. And to achieve that satisfaction, make an informed decision when planning to gamble. Keep in the mind the below-given points to avoid a terrible casino experience.

  • Service provided
  • Commission rates
  • Portfolio of casino games
  • Reputation level
  • Tournaments
  • Bonus terms and conditions
  • Customer Reviews

Florida Online Gambling

To date, online casinos are illegal in Florida. However, the state has no state or federal law that prohibits players from taking part in regulated and licensed offshore gambling sites. It is legal to participate in Florida web gambling through sites that are based outside the US. However, there still exists the legal risk of violating a state or a US federal law for doing so, but it is small.

The magic city’s beautiful waters, sunshine, sea, and the exciting after-7 party life have inspired several online casinos. A good example is the Miami Club casino whose glamorous and refined lobby is influenced by the nightclubs and pubs of the seat of Miami-Dade county. It is a Curacao-licensed luxurious web casino owned by the US-based Deckmedia NV Casinos.

Casino Miami Fl

The Future

It is difficult to predict the future of casinos in Miami. Keno, real roulette, faro, and craps are still illegal in Florida. Tribal casinos are permitted to offer only the digital versions of roulette and craps. Online gambling is also something that could be legalized in the future but there has not been much lobbying for it.

However, in recent times gambling in the magic city is gaining wide acceptance. The biggest influencers are the Seminole Indian tribe that operates 7 of the 8 Indian casinos in Florida. This rich gambling US organization makes around $2 billion annually. Racing, slots, poker, and other games also see high profits and high taxes, as well. Simply put, casinos will definitely flourish in Miami for many years to come.

Façade of the Miami Jai Alai in 2013.
The fronton in 2013.
Leon Shepard a.k.a. Tevin playing at the fronton.

Casino Miami (formerly known as Miami Jai-Alai Fronton) is a 6,500-capacity indoor arena and casino located at 3500 NW 37th Avenue in Miami, Florida.[1] It is primarily used for gambling, jai alai and concerts. Notable past performers include the Allman Brothers Band, Black Sabbath, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Santana and Grateful Dead.[2] In the past, the arena has been used 89 times for boxing events, including many involving famous former world champion boxers. After a bankruptcy, an affiliate of ABC Funding acquired Casino Miami Jai-Alai in 2014.[3]

See also[edit]

Flagler Casino Miami

References[edit]

  1. ^'Miami Jai-alai'. Jai-alai.info. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
  2. ^'Miami Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, FL, USA Concert Setlists setlist.fm'. Setlist.fm. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  3. ^Hale, Nathan. 'Miami Casino Sells For $155M In Ch. 11 Auction - Law360'. Retrieved 2014-11-19.

External links[edit]

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