| While visiting the Caribbean travelers will find a | | | | a dozen old-world-style casinos. By Puerto Rican law, |
| number of glitzy casinos and hotels and resorts with | | | | all casinos have to be located on the property of |
| on-site gambling. The combination of sugar-sand | | | | hotels or resorts. Many of these glamorous gambling |
| beaches and tropical island ambiance with all the | | | | establishments are located in the historic city of San |
| glamor and excitement of Las Vegas makes for an | | | | Juan, and most require that their patrons dress |
| ideal vacation destination for many travelers. But | | | | formally. Casinos in Puerto Rico are some of the |
| unlike American and European casinos, the gambling | | | | most exciting in the Caribbean region because of |
| atmosphere in the Caribbean is more relaxed, and | | | | their extravagant historical décor, hot gaming, |
| most of the island casinos are not open 24 hours a | | | | as well as their award-winning restaurants, live |
| day. | | | | entertainment, array of bars and lounges, and much |
| The Caribbean region has a lot of hot gaming spots | | | | more. |
| and casinos. Along with state-of-the-art slot | | | | Some popular casinos on the island include the Hyatt |
| machines, table games, and other types of gaming | | | | Regency Cerromar, Hilton Ponce and Casino, Westin |
| fun, Caribbean casinos also offer other nightlife | | | | Rio Mar Resort Casino, Ritz Carlton San Juan, which is |
| options including dance clubs, discos, and bars. So not | | | | the first Ritz Carlton casino, and many, many more. |
| only can you wage bets during your sunny island | | | | During your stay in Puerto Rico, you can enjoy fine |
| vacation, but you will also find many other ways to | | | | dining, exciting nightlife, and spectacular gambling fun |
| let your hair down at Caribbean gambling palaces. | | | | all under one roof. |
| Caribbean Islands Featuring Casinos | | | | Other islands in the Caribbean that feature dazzling |
| Gambling in The Bahamas | | | | casinos and exciting gambling are the Dominican |
| Gamers are often drawn to The Bahamas which is | | | | Republic, Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and |
| popular for great casinos and gambling action. | | | | St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, and Antigua. There are |
| Although gambling is illegal for residents of The | | | | so many choices when it comes to gambling in the |
| Bahamas, tourists can try their luck at any of the | | | | Caribbean that you're sure to find the right island with |
| region's spectacular casinos. The four largest casinos | | | | the perfect casino to fit your style and your ideal |
| in The Bahamas are the Atlantis Casino on Paradise | | | | vacation. |
| Island, the Crystal Palace Casino on New Providence | | | | Before heading to the slot machines, there are a few |
| Island, and The Crowne Plaza Golf Resort & Royal | | | | things casino patrons should remember. First, each |
| Oasis Casino and Our Lucaya, both on Grand Bahama | | | | island has its own laws and rules when it comes to |
| Island. | | | | gambling, so be sure to find out the details about the |
| The world-famous Atlantis Casino is the largest | | | | island you visit. Second, the hours that some casinos |
| casino located in the Caribbean. The Atlantis' | | | | are open may vary depending on the season, so find |
| expansive 30,000-square-foot area, which includes 78 | | | | out ahead of time before making your plans. And |
| table games and approximately 1,000 slot machines, | | | | finally, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in |
| has helped earned the Atlantis Casino its reputation | | | | Caribbean casinos, so schedule other activities for the |
| as an immaculate gambling palace. The Atlantis also | | | | youngsters before you hit the casinos. |
| features several restaurants, outdoor terraces, and | | | | Caribbean Stud Poker |
| gaming lessons for the novice gambler. | | | | Compared to many other popular casino card games, |
| The Crystal Palace Casino is another sizzling casino | | | | Caribbean stud poker has a pretty short history. This |
| found in The Bahamas. Located on the premises of | | | | poker variation started in Aruba in the 1980s, |
| the Wyndham Nassau Resort on Cable Beach, the | | | | reportedly by some cruise ship directors who were |
| Crystal Palace Casino has about 700 slot machines | | | | out to make a buck. Caribbean stud poker is a |
| and 38 tables for games such as blackjack, craps, | | | | combination of blackjack and poker - the rules of |
| roulette, and baccarat. The Crowne Plaza Golf Resort | | | | play are similar between the two games. The biggest |
| & Royal Oasis Casino is a luxurious and exciting casino | | | | difference between Caribbean stud poker and |
| located within a plush hotel that has great choices of | | | | traditional poker is that instead of playing against |
| various games, slots, and other gambling | | | | other players, you go against the dealer. All players |
| opportunities. Finally, the newest casino in the | | | | are allowed to see one of the dealer's cards, which is |
| Bahamas is Our Lucaya Resort, which offers several | | | | dealt face up. Since it began in Aruba, the popularity |
| gambling options. | | | | of Caribbean stud poker has grown tremendously in |
| Casinos in Puerto Rico | | | | the region and is even played in Las Vegas. |
| The gorgeous island of Puerto Rico is home to about | | | | |