Casinos in Miami

This sprawling entertainment complex is within throwing range of the future Marlins Stadium. There is free parking and the on-site security, off-duty police, and venue staff, are highly professional. Gaming, and barroom workers are courteous and helpful. There is a great big room full of Vegas style slots, a poker room with 19 tables, and a dog racing track. There is also an amphitheater for live entertainment by national touring acts, usually classic rockers. There is no smoking indoors, and plenty of food on site, as well as several bars.

Mention Miami Jai Alai, and lots of locals will shoot a blank look your way. But it's one of our city's charms everyone should experience. Dubbed "the fastest sport in the world", this balls-off-walls diversion brings some of the world's best players in the game to Miami. But it's not just about the sport — this spot is also a casino, where visitors can play Vegas-style slots and table games, plus hear live bands, the likes of which range from Jo Dee Messina to America to Boys II Men.

Anyplace with 24-hour gaming is bound to be a good show — and that's certainly true for Miccosukee Resort & Gaming. Here, truckers, tourists and locals alike flock for slot machine action, cheap lobster and live entertainment. All of the above means epic people watching. Get a little too tipsy while working the slots? Book a room and stay the night. There's even a pool, fitness center and spa. Plus, they have an Indian Village, complete with gator shows, airboat rides, a museum, native crafts and all kinds of other tribal representation.

The Coconut Creek Casino isn't just about gambling. The venue's Nectar Lounge provides a high-energy environment for live musical performances, savory cocktails, and sushi. A long marble bar winds through the front with a platform stage behind. Colorful light boxes illuminate the back wall of the stage, many filled with various top-shelf liquors. Red geometric shapes dangle above the scattered tables in the low-lit bar, and a brown leather booth divides the room. A circular portion of the side bar has electronic gambling machines in case someone wants to try her luck. With happy-hour specials, a variety of musical acts, and a 6 a.m. closing time, the Nectar Lounge is rarely quiet.

Massive entertainment complex features eight nightclubs, a hotel, swimming pools, an amphitheatre, slot machines, card games and more.