Gaming and Parimutuels

Whether you’re drawn to slot machines, high-limit poker or placing wagers on live horse racing, Greater Miami & Miami Beach offers plenty of ways to try your luck. From front-row seats at legendary races to state-of-the-art casinos with Vegas-style games, the destination delivers high-energy gaming experiences for every kind of player.

Expansive gaming floors and entertainment that goes well beyond the casino, these Miami-area venues are perfect for visitors looking to raise the stakes. Here’s where to enjoy casino games and racing in Miami.

Calder Casino

Located in Miami Gardens, just minutes from Hard Rock Stadium, Calder Casino is a convenient stop before or after a football game, concert or Miami Open tennis match. The casino features a 100,000-square-foot gaming floor with more than 1,100 slot machines, including video poker, along with electronic blackjack and roulette.

Live entertainment takes place weekly, and the Backyard Smoking Casino offers Miami’s largest open-air “puff & play” gaming space. Hours vary by day, with extended late-night and weekend availability.

Casino Miami

Just two miles from Miami International Airport, Casino Miami is a popular, easily accessible gaming destination. Inside, you’ll find approximately 1,000 Las Vegas-style slot machines, a 12-table poker room, and electronic blackjack and roulette.

The venue also offers simulcast wagering on jai alai, thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing from around the country. After playing, head to Golden Circle Sports Bar for drinks and game-day action, or enjoy nightlife and live entertainment at Club Rio. Casino Miami is open 24/7.

Gulfstream Park

Situated between Hallandale Beach and Aventura, Gulfstream Park is one of South Florida’s premier racing and entertainment complexes. The thoroughbred racetrack hosts year-round racing, including marquee events like the Pegasus World Cup in late January and the historic Florida Derby, a key stop on the road to the Triple Crown.

Beyond racing, Gulfstream Park features a casino with Vegas-style slot machines, video blackjack, poker, craps and roulette. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of concerts, boxing events and seasonal programming such as Music in the Park on weekends June through September, and Symphony in Lights from mid-November to New Years, with appearances by Santa Claus. Dining, shopping and nightlife await at the adjacent Village at Gulfstream Park, open 365 days a year.

Hialeah Park Casino

A National Historic Landmark, Hialeah Park Casino blends gaming with rich Miami history. Originally opened in 1922, the venue is also recognized as an Audubon Bird Sanctuary, home to a famous flamingo colony living on the racetrack’s infield.

Today, the casino features more than 850 slot machines, electronic blackjack and roulette, and a refined 33-table poker room on the second floor. While live greyhound racing is a thing of the past, the venue offers simulcast thoroughbred racing year-round in the Champions Simulcasting Room. Horse racing legends, including Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, once competed on these storied grounds.

Magic City Casino

Located near Miami International Airport, Magic City Casino was the first pari-mutuel venue in Miami to offer slot machines and is known for its frequent jackpot payouts. The casino houses more than 1,000 slot machines along with electronic blackjack, craps and roulette.

Jai alai fans can catch matches from February through November, including the U.S. National Jai Alai Championships. The property also features a large amphitheater hosting national music acts and comedians, a sports viewing lounge, multiple bars and on-site dining.

Miccosukee Casino & Resort

Set along the edge of the Everglades, Miccosukee Casino & Resort offers a full-scale gaming getaway west of Downtown Miami. Inside the nine-story resort, guests will find 2,000 slot machines, a high-stakes bingo hall, 24/7 poker across 20 tables, and a dedicated high-limit room.

Dining options include Tacos and Margaritas at Taquería Los Güeros and latin fusion cuisine at La Brisa, offering food and drink specials throughout the week. Mobile ordering is also offered - in case you don’t want to leave your seat.