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Lady Luck is on Your Side!
Wherever your preference lies, be it in blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, or baccarat, Aruba's casinos offer it all. Caribbean Stud Poker is an Aruban brainchild, invented here in 1988 and currently skyrocketing in popularity all over the world. In this game, as in blackjack, each player vies only with the dealer.
Contrary to blackjack, however, Caribbean Stud Poker offers players the thrill of a progressive jackpot that can reach into hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars!
Ringing slot machines abound too. In general, gaming in Aruba runs from noon to just before dawn, although there are a couple of casinos that are open twenty-four hours a day. The legal age for entry into a casino is eighteen (18) years, and the casino has the right to request a valid I.D. as proof of age. Some of the more popular casinos are listed below.
NOTES: All gaming in the Aruba casinos is done with U.S. currency. The slots use either U.S. coins or tokens of the same value depending on the casino. Many machines will accept your paper U.S. currency directly. There are nickel slots at all the casinos and some also have penny machines. Sports betting is available at many of the casinos.
Table minimums vary depending on the casino. The craps tables, for example are $5 at some casinos and $10 at others.
Seaport Casino
Savor the harbor view from this 8,000 square foot gaming paradise. 310 slot machines cost from 5 cents to $1 and are open from 10am-4am daily. Table games open at 4pm and feature blackjack, Let it Ride, roulette, and others. This is Aruba's only waterfront casino.
Hours: Daily 10am-4am
Address: L. G. Smith Blvd. 9, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Oranjestad, Aruba · 297-8-35027
Website: www.renaissancearuba.com/aruba_casino.html
Crystal Casino
This sophisticated casino attracts an international crowd with its Monaco-inspired lavish furnishings and decor. This spot is open around the clock for non-stop excitement. 14,000 square feet houses 11 blackjack tables, 270 slot machines, 4 roulette tables, 3 Caribbean stud-poker tables, 2 craps tables, and 3 baccarat tables. A race and sports betting area offers odds that any sports fan won't be able to pass up.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Address: L. G. Smith Blvd. 82, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Oranjestad, Aruba · 297-8-36000
Website: www.renaissancearubaresort.com/aruba_casino.html
Alhambra Casino
As you enter this Moorish palace, be sure to shake hands with Rodgers, the giant genie who guards the door. He is legendary for remembering guests' names. This busy casino has over 300 slot machines, roulette, blackjack, and Caribbean stud poker.
Hours: Daily 10am-3am
Address: L. G. Smith Blvd 47, Oranjestad, Aruba · 297-8-35000
Casablanca Casino
As the name suggests, this casino cashes in on its "Rick's Cafe" ambiance. This is one of the newer casinos on the island and features state of the art slot machines and video game machines. An MVP players club is free and helps frequent gamers accrue points for free meals and drinks and reduced room rates.
Hours: Daily noon-close
Address: J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 77, Wyndham Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino, Palm Beach, Aruba · 297-8-64466
Website: www.arubawyndham.com/casino.html
Casino Masquerade
This casino features gaming under a starlit dome. Be sure you wish for a win when you see a shooting star! The Masquerade has over 200 video poker and slot machines as well as blackjack, single deck, roulette, Caribbean stud, craps, and Let It Ride. A sports bar offers a place to sit and recuperate, and a live band provides entertainment for those not trusting their luck.
Hours: Daily 10am-4am
Address: J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 81, Radisson Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, Palm Beach, Aruba · 297-8-64045
Website: www.radisson.com/palmbeachaw
Casino Merengue
This casino, decorated with musical instruments, is a bit quieter than some of the others on the island. Slot machines open at 10am, but table games aren't available until 6pm. A civilized closing time of 1:30am means that revelers will get plenty of shut eye to prepare for the next day of gaming.
Hours: Daily 10am-1:30am
Address: J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 79, Aruba Grand Beach Resort, Palm Beach, Aruba · 297-8-63900
Website: www.arubagrand.com
Copacabana Casino
This brand new casino is one of the most popular on the island. A Carnival in Rio theme gives the place an energetic vibe that is popular with the high rollers.
Hours: Daily noon-4am
Address: J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 85, Hyatt Regency Aruba, Palm Beach, Aruba · 297-2-34583
Website: aruba.hyatt.com/property/sportsrelax/casino/index.jhtml
Excelsior Casino
This Palm Beach gaming establishment offers the usual table games and slot machines as well as a sports and race book telecasting horse and dog races from around the world, a tournament poker room with prize money up to $2 million, and 5x odds on craps and double-deck blackjack. This is a hot spot for vacationing celebrities, so keep your eyes open.
Hours: Daily 8am-4am
Address: J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 230, Holiday Inn SunSpree Aruba Resort, Palm Beach, Aruba · 297-8-67777
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/AUAAN
Royal Cabana Casino
This is the largest casino on the island (and in all of the Caribbean). The modern interior boasts 400 slot machines and 33 tables with games - some tables offer a no smoking policy, a bonus for those who cherish good, smoke-free fun. Las Vegas-style revues and comedy acts perform on weekends in the cabaret theater.
Address: J. E. Irausquin Blvd 250, La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino, Oranjestad, Aruba · 297-8-77000
Website: www.lacabana.com
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