10 Best Casinos in Miami

Set in 200 acres of lush landscapes, Hialeah Park Racing and Casino is a storied gambling empire that was founded over 90 years ago and the grounds are still as impressive as ever with their sparkling lakes and opulent water fountains. Hialeah Park is also an Audubon Bird Sanctuary (keep your eyes peeled for its gorgeous pink flamingos), as well as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Inside, you’ll enjoy electronic gaming tables, the latest slots, poker tournaments with whopping payouts, and eclectic dining options like Junior’s Bistro and the al fresco Fountain Terrace. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can boogie the night away to DJ Asho in the Flamingo Bar and try their glamorous cocktails.

Casino Miami, situated in the Latin-infused Allapattah area, northwest of City centre, is a lively 68,000-sq-ft gambling hangout that also offers Jai alai and delectable Cuban dining. Choose from over 1,000 cutting-edge slot machines (including Triple Sparkle, Golden Egypt, and Fortune Mint) or take a spin on one of the many electronic gaming tables.

For those seeking a wild night on the tiles, Club Rio plays host to Miami’s top DJs Thursday through Sunday, as well as a roster of Latin American singers and bands. The venue’s 6,500-capacity indoor arena has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment including Black Sabbath, Bruce Springsteen, and the late, great Frank Sinatra.

Dania Beach Casino is a bona fide entertainment hub, a venue that’s equally renowned for its spinetingling slot machines and table games as it is for its epic live music shows and energetic dance performances. Swing by Latin Thursdays for sexy tunes spun by DJ Jorge Charun, as well as free salsa and bachata classes.

When you’re getting hungry, hit the Luxe Buffet for sumptuous helpings of shrimp cocktail, baby back ribs, fish piccata, parmesan chicken, and decadent red velvet cake. Alternatively, if you fancy Italian, head to Pizzelato for all things cheesy, or hit the Sports Lounge for ice-cold beer.

Owned by Caesar’s Entertainment, Harrah's Pompano Beach (formerly known as Isle Casino Pompano Park) is a popular standardbred harness racing track and gaming venue that offers over 1,200 slot machines and 40 live-action poker tables. Join a tournament for your chance to score a jackpot prize or enjoy horse racing 4 times a week, after the sun sets.

Farradday’s Steakhouse dishes up succulent prime rib, double-cut pork chops, and chocolate ganache cake in ambient surrounds, while Myron’s Delicatessen serves hearty New York classics in apple green diner booths. Sample the buttermilk pancakes and hot Reuben sandwich before finishing up with challah French toast.

You guessed it: The Big Easy Casino, in Florida’s Hallandale Beach, boasts a charismatic New Orleans theme and a laid-back Bourbon Street atmosphere. This former greyhound racing facility draws in the punters with its 70,000 square foot gaming space, featuring slots, poker, and simulcast horse racing.

The Magnolia Room hosts the city’s hottest music events like Caribbean Night with DJ More Ways and a Back to the 90s nostalgia evening with DJ Miguelito. The casino’s Nola Café serves overstuffed deli sandwiches in relaxed surrounds, while Le Royale restaurant nails Southern soul food classics like bayou quesadillas, creamy mac and cheese, spicy jambalaya, and Gulf Coast shrimp tacos.

With its dazzling waterfront locale, sultry Spanish exterior, and palm-fringed pathways, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek exudes glamour at every turn. A mecca for slot machines, live music concerts, and gut-achingly funny comedy shows, it’s also home to over 75 live table games including blackjack, baccarat, and ultimate Texas hold ’em.

Hit the Sound Bar for the latest televised sporting matches, or swing by Nectar for blistering live entertainment, speciality cocktails, and authentic Caribbean snacks like pastelillos and chicharrónes. The Sunset Grill serves Mexican fare in exotic thatched beach huts, while NYY Steak delivers award-winning aged meats and tempting desserts in sleek, contemporary surrounds.