Caribbean casinos can be found in the Caribbean's fifteen countries.
Four countries have pari-mutuel facilities including horse and dog
racing. The newer casinos that can be found there provide gamblers with
slot machines and video poker terminals.
Caribbean casinos and gambling are quite prevalent due to being popular
tourist attractions. Land-based casinos can be found on the Caribbean's
various islands, but the casino cruises and online gambling are also
popular.
Poker in Caribbean casinos attracts many celebrities and players from
all over the world due to the tropical setting, and many World Poker
Tournaments have been organized here. In addition to Caribbean Stud
Poker, there are many variations that can be found throughout the
casinos.
The Caribbean casinos offer a wide range of gaming tables including
roulette, blackjack, 5 card draw, and baccarat. The Dominican Republic
has more casinos than any other country in the Caribbean, with 31
casinos and 1,985 slot machines. Princess Port de Plaissance Hotel and
Casino is the largest casino in the Caribbean and can be found in the
Netherlands Antilles. It has 25 gaming tables and 1,350 slot machines
and video poker games.
All Caribbean casinos have a tropical beach theme and are carefree, fun,
and exciting. Unlike casinos in Las Vegas, many Caribbean casinos are
not open 24 hours per day. Though many casinos have a relaxed dress
code, some do require more formal attire to be worn, so when planning
your night out, it would be wise to call ahead and find out what the
particular casino regulations are. Some of the Caribbean casinos
include multiple clubs and restaurants, often with entertainment
provided.
Many islands have gaming zones, being the only areas where casinos can
be built or certain laws are allowed. Some islands don't have casinos
at all. Each island has its own gambling laws. For example, Puerto
Rico doesn't allow alcohol to be consumed while you are playing.
While Jamaica is against casino gambling, it does run various lotteries.
This came about when a minister from the National Council of Education
suggested the idea so they could raise the $53 million required to
revamp the educational systems. The government then set a $15,000
threshold on winnings before a 15% tax charge is applied. It is now
thought that the Jamaican government may be close to raising $1 billion
from lottery betting, gaming, and lottery tax. For a tropical,
fun-filled holiday, the Caribbean may be a place to consider.
