Many islands in the Caribbean have legalized gambling, a.k.a., gaming, and when the sun finally sets the action picks up at the table games and slot machines. There also are distinctly local opportunities to wager, from Cub Match (cricket) in Bermuda to horse racing sponsored by the Barbados Turf Club. If you're looking to gamble in the Caribbean, odds are you'll find what you're looking for here!
Review of the Casino Dominicus in the resort area of La Romana, the largest casino in the Dominican Republic with 150 slot machines and 25 table games.
Did you know that, in Puerto Rico, all the casinos are in hotels? Ah, but which hotels have the best gaming? In San Juan, these five stand out.
If you want to add some high-stakes excitement to your tropical escape, head to one of the Caribbean islands known for gambling. Casinos can be found on such islands as Aruba, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Curacao and Bonaire, and are often in large, beachside resorts that offer excellent package deals and luxurious extras such as spas.
About.com's Casino Gambling page offers a detailed overview of the various casino games
Offers quick links and info on resort properties in the Caribbean nations that allow casino gaming.
The Barbados Turf Club sponsor thoroughbred racing with pari-mutuel betting throughout the year.
Every August, the island of Bermuda literally takes a day off the the annual cricket championship known as Cup Match. Part of the fun is wagering – not on the game itself, but rather on an ancient dice game known as Crown and Anchor. "A Limey in Bermuda" offers a good description.
The popularity of the Caribbean Stud has grown immensely over the last few years. It is a table game that also offers the player a chance to make a side bet to win a progressive jackpot. You'll find this table game at casinos all around the Caribbean!
