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You can find several gambling destinations in Florida. You’ll often see the word ‘racino’ referring to a racetrack that contains casino games. At racetracks a form of gambling called pari-mutuel betting takes place. Under Florida law (and other states) this allows a type of betting pool where the house takes a cut and shares the winnings amongst all the winners. You’ll find several Native American casinos in Florida as well.

Florida was once home to many greyhound racing tracks which you can still find today, minus the dog racing. Florida Amendment 13 banned wagering on dog races in November 2018. After it was approved, many lawsuits followed to overturn the amendment. The Palm Beach Kennel Club and Derby Lane, the last remaining greyhound racetracks plan to close their dog racing programs in 2020.

1 – Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park is a racino in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Opened in February 1939, the track is now owned by the Stronach Group, with multiple racetracks in Maryland and California. Notable thoroughbred races includes the Sunshine Millions Day, Florida Derby, and Pegasus World Cup races.

The current dirt course is 1 and 1/8 miles in circumference. The track contains a 1-mile backstretch chute and can seat over 16,000 people. The giant bronze Pegasus erected on the property is the second largest statue in the United States after the Statue of Liberty. Check out their event calendar for race details.

The racino contains over 700 real money slots with over 60 high limit slot games. Visit the poker room for casual or high stakes action with over 20 tables of Texas hold’em, Omaha Split Hi-Lo, and 7 Card Stud. The casino hosts regular poker tournaments.

2 – Miccosukee Resort & Gaming

Miccosukee Resort & Gaming is a resort and casino in western Miami, Florida. The 9-story building is operated by over 400 members of the Miccosukee Tribe. Part of the Seminole nation until the mid-20th century, the Miccosukee later organized as an independently recognized tribe.

The 302-room resort contains the Pa-Hay Okee Salon & Spa; a European-styled parlor with massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. Club Egret provides fully supervised childcare and an indoor playground adjacent to their video arcade stocked with the latest games.

Miccosukee Resort and Casino has several restaurants. The Empeeke Aaweeke International Buffet serves international cuisine buffet-style. Café Hammock offers local and continental favorites with a casual atmosphere. For something quick visit the Empeeke Aya Deli serving delicatessen favorites and assorted snacks.

The casino has over 2,000 slots and video poker machines with high limit games. There are 58 poker tables in the Miccosukee Resort poker room offering Texas Hold’em and Omaha poker. If bingo is your thing play a high stakes game while you enjoy dinner from the attached cafe.

3 – Big Easy Casino

Big Easy Casino is a racing facility located in Hallandale Beach, Florida. It was opened as the Hollywood Kennel Club in December 1934, becoming a popular greyhound racing destination. After being purchased by new owners it was renamed the Big Easy Casino in 2018. The 70,000 square foot gaming floor offers New Orleans themed gambling and entertainment.

The Big Easy casino track consisted of 550 Yards, 660 Yards, and 770 Yards courses. The track has ceased greyhound racing but the casino offers simulcast betting on dog, harness, and thoroughbred races from tracks across the country. Visit The Dog Pound for comfortable off-track betting accommodations.

The racino contains over 900 slot machines, virtual roulette, virtual blackjack, and video poker. The Big Easy Poker Room offers over 30 tables of Texas hold ’em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, and Omaha Hi/Lo,

4 – Calder Casino

Calder Casino is located in Miami Gardens, Florida. The 100,000-square-foot gaming facility recently replaced its thoroughbred pari-mutuel license with one for jai alai, a centuries-old sports game that originated in the Basque Region of Northern Spain. In Florida jai alai has become a popular alternative to horse and dog racing in recent years.

The original Calder grandstand was demolished in October 2016. The Calder Race Course property is now Gulfstream Park West. The length of the main track is 1 mile with 1/4 and 7/8 chutes. The surface is a 12-inch sand and marl base. The turf course consists of Tifton Bermuda grass and is 7/8 of a mile with a 1/4-mile chute.

The Calder Casino has over 1,100 Vegas-style slots and video poker games. You won’t find human card dealers here. The eTable Games Pit has electronic roulette, blackjack, 3 Card Poker and electronic bingo.

5 – Casino Miami

Casino Miami (formerly known as Miami Jai-Alai Fronton) is the smallest casino on the list at 40,000-square-feet. Located in Miami, Florida this 6,500-capacity indoor arena and casino is located 2.6 miles from the Miami International Airport.

Casino Miami has live jai alai games with pari-mutuel betting. The casino has over 1,000 slot machines. There are also electronic roulette and Royal Match 21 tables. Poker tables include No-Limit Hold’em, 3 Card Poker, and 1 Card Poker.

6 – Hialeah Park Race Track

Hialeah Park Race Track (originally the Miami Kennel Club) is a historic racetrack in Hialeah, Florida opened in 1922 by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtis. Added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the casino ceased all sports racing in 2001 but offers simulcasting and pari-mutuel betting. Visit the Flamingo & LaVeranda Lounge for racing and wagering. Fun fact, the racing movie ‘Let It Ride’ filmed most of its principal photography at Hialeah Park.

The casino has Vegas-style slots with progressive jackpots. There is also electronic blackjack and electronic roulette. Hialeah Park Casino’s Poker Room has a full bar and an outdoor terrace designed for those who enjoy a good cigar. The Hialeah has over 30 tables of Texas hold’em, 7 Card Stud, and Omaha Hi-Lo. Check out their daily high hand promotions and progressive jackpots.

7 – Derby Lane Greyhound Track

Derby Lane Greyhound Track is a racino located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It held its inaugural race in January 1925 making it one of the oldest continuously operating greyhound tracks in the country. The track will host greyhound racing until 2020.

Derby Lane offers races in two distances; 550 yards and 660 yards, with a straightaway of 243 feet. The track’s surface consists of white sand and the middle of the infield contains a small manmade lake.

The track offers simulcast and pari-mutuel wagering on greyhounds, thoroughbreds, harness, and jai-alai matches.

The Derby Lane Poker Room hosts regular and high-limit games with private rooms available. The casino has no slots or other Vegas-style table games.

8 – Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park

This harness racing track and casino in Pompano Beach, Florida is billed as “The Winter Home of Harness Racing”. Pompano Park is owned and operated by Eldorado Resorts, owners of the Tropicana in Atlantic City and The Isle of Capri casino line. Opened in 1964, the complex was 331 acres at its height in the 1990s. It contained living quarters for more than 500 caretakers and a swimming pool for horses.

The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park has live thoroughbred and harness racing. It offers live simulcast and betting on harness, thoroughbred, greyhounds, and jai-alai games. Accommodations