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