Casinos in the Bahamas

 

The possibility of making thousands of dollars in one night attracts many vacationers to the glitz and glamor of the casinos of the Bahamas. Gambling in the Bahamas combines the excitement and high-stakes of the casinos in Las Vegas with the tropical atmosphere of a true island paradise.

In the Bahamas, it is illegal for Bahamians to gamble, but tourists who are 18 years or older can gamble at any of the four island casinos.  Features of Bahamian casinos include slot machines and live gaming tables.  One game of note is the popular Caribbean card game Caribbean stud poker.

Caribbean Stud Poker

Caribbean stud poker was created in the 1980s, so it is a relatively new game in the region. The game is a blend of blackjack and poker, and some say it was invented by a few cruise ship directors who were looking for a good way to make some money with its high house advantage.  Travelers should remember this when placing their bets.

Casinos in the Bahamas

The islands in the Bahamas offer just a few places for travelers to gamble, and many casinos in the Bahamas are located on hotel and resort properties. The largest casino in the Bahamas is the Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau on New Providence Island..

The Crystal Palace Casino is located on the beautiful Cable Beach.  This facility features an array of games including slots, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and much more in a 35,000-square-foot building. Vacationers can even bet on their favorite team at the casino's Sport Book facility, which provides big-screen TVs that broadcast live sporting events.  If you're new to the world of gambling, this is a great place to visit because visitors can take gambling lessons.  Tables and slots are open 24 hours a day on the weekends, but if luck isn't on your side, the casino also offers activities other than gambling, including water skiing, snorkeling, jet skiing, and sailing.

On the nearby Paradise Island, vacationers will find the Atlantis-Paradise Resort Casino. This four-star resort is located on 14 acres of gorgeous property that opens out onto a stretch of sparkling white-sand beach and has a 30,000-square-foot casino on site. With its Lost Continent of Atlantis theme, this resort/casino is a sprawling water-world that attracts thousands of guests each year. This casino features one of the largest restaurant and bar areas in the Caribbean, as well as an expansive selection of gaming activities that include more than 1,100 slot machines, craps and Caribbean stud poker tables. The slot machines are open 24 hours a day.

A single casino is located on Grand Bahama Island as well; the Casino at Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort.  35,000-square-feet of casino is situated on the resort property and opened evenings.  The facility is home to over 400 slot machines and 21 live gaming tables featuring blackjack, roulette, and Caribbean stud poker.  Thursday nights at 9 p.m. the casino hosts a Casino Spectacular Dinner Revue, in which guests are treated to dinner and a show.  Bistro-style dining is available every night of the week.

Gambling can make for some exciting and sometimes profitable entertainment during a vacation to the Bahamas, and you'll be able to choose from several sizzling casinos throughout this beautiful region in the Caribbean.

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