South Florida casino and gaming guide

Sun-Sentinel

South Florida's appeal isn't limited to sunshine and beaches: Gaming is a big draw, whether you want to play poker, slip a coin in a slot machine, pick a pony, bet on bingo, wager on jai-alai or take a shot at other games of chance. Bank on your luck at these casinos and gambling establishments.

Calder Race Course -Miami
Opened in 1971, Calder offers daily thoroughbred horse racing from Oct. - Jan., as well as a summer schedule beginning April and running through October. Full-card simulcasting is offered every day. Dania Jai-Alai - Dania Beach
Watch the fast-paced action of jai-alai at this 220,000-square-foot fronton, opened in 1953. Only the second fronton in the U.S., Dania Jai-Alai contains a sports bar, simulcast betting facility, restaurants, banquet facilities, bars and snack bars.

Flagler Greyhound Racing and Poker - Miami
Live greyhound racing from June through Nov. Simulcast of harness, thoroughbred and greyhound racing is offered daily. Flagler hosts an adopt-a-greyhound program where fans can adopt retired dogs.

Gulfstream Park -Hallandale Beach
Live thoroughbred horse racing from Jan.-April, as well as simulcasts of thoroughbred racing elsewhere during the park's season.

Mardi Gras Racetrack and Gaming, formerly Hollywood Greyhound Track -Hollywood
Opened in 1974, the track features live dog racing with a 14-race program from Dec.-May. Simulcasts of greyhound, thoroughbred and harness races from around the country year-round. Poker room and sports bar also onsite.

Miami Jai-Alai - Miami
Miami Jai-Alai's 75-year history makes it the nation's oldest fronton; open year-round, nightly matches begin at 7 p.m. The fronton also offers simulcast wagering on thoroughbred, harness and jai-alai every day.

Miccosukee Resort and Gaming -Miami
The Miccosukee complex, located along the southeastern edge of the Everglades, features 24-hour-a-day gaming action, luxury rooms, dining, and nightly entertainment, including monthly professional boxing and concerts.

North Collins Bingo Palace - Sunny Isles Beach
The bingo palace offers a regular program of 10 games with 10 progressive jackpot games. Open every day, the bingo hall offers a fully enclosed nonsmoking room. Each day's betting benefits different community charities.

Palm Beach Kennel Club - West Palm Beach
Opened in 1932, the kennel club offers greyhound racing year-round, as well as a poker room. Simulcasts of thoroughbred, greyhound, harness and jai-alai take place twice a day.

Palm Beach Princess Casino - Port of Palm Beach
Dance, gamble and eat aboard a modern and amenity-filled cruise ship on its five-hour tour. The casino features 400 modern slots, craps, blackjack, roulette, poker and bingo.