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Article #262: Gambling in the Caribbean

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






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