The beautiful island nation of the Dominican Republic, on the larger
island of Hispaniola, has always been an island destination for
tourists. Visitors can take tours of the island by boat or by plane and
enjoy the beautiful beaches and tropical weather from the comfort of
their hotels. As well, the Dominican Republic has some of the best
casinos in the world within its borders. With 31 casinos and gambling
facilities spread throughout 12 Dominican cities, the Dominican Republic
has a great variety of places to have fun and gamble.
The center of Dominican Republic casino culture is the capital city of
Santo Domingo. With eight casinos spread throughout this beautiful
city, visitors and natives to the island can enjoy fun at tables and
slot machines. The king of Dominican Republic casinos is the Barcelo
Gran Hotel Lina and Casino, which is a combination of beautiful casino
space and impeccable hotel rooms. The Lina Casino, a renowned gaming
facility in the Caribbean, features 45 machines and 16 tables for
visitors' gaming pleasure. The Lina Hotel features 217 rooms, with an
extensive office service and updated spa and pool area. When gamblers
and visitors want to get away from the roulette wheel or the poker
table, they can sit down at one of two restaurants connected to the
hotel for buffet style or international cuisine.
There are several other great Dominican casinos in Santo Domingo,
including the quaint Hotel and Casino Naco and the versatile Occidental
El Embajador Hotel and Casino. Both feature beautiful hotel rooms and
comfortable gaming facilities with more than 40 machines and a dozen
tables to keep you winning big all day long. For those who are at the
El Embajador and want to get out of their room or away from the craps
table, they can head over to El Jardin del Embajador, a restaurant with
international cuisine, or Los Porches, a nice little coffee shop.
For those who want to find a casino in the Dominican Republic and
venture away from the lights of Santo Domingo, there are plenty of
options. The quaint charm of the Casino Playa Chiquita in Sosua is a
quick fix for the gambler on the go. One of the best casinos in the
Dominican Republic, the American Casino, is located outside of Santo
Domingo at Puerto Plata. With a 40,000 square foot gaming room and
hotel, 80 tables and machines, and a direct connection to the beautiful
beach, the American Casino is a true treasure of the Dominican Republic
casino scene.
