Florida isn't on many people's shortlist for destinations with great poker rooms.
But that doesn't mean Florida has nothing to offer poker players who enjoy a side trip or two away from their regular grind. There are several quality poker rooms in the state and a few that while not rising to the top of any lists, do have some unique aspects that can make them worth visiting if you're in the area.
In this brief tour of Florida poker rooms, we'll look at five rooms you should visit at least once (one per district), and one more that qualifies as a "destination" resort with lots to offer beyond its poker room.
Best Florida Poker Roams
Just a stone's throw from South Beach (Miami) and the heart of Downtown Miami, the Cardroom at the Seminole Hard Rock features numerous poker tables plus Limit and No-Limit betting options.
The poker room underwent a major expansion and renovation in 2014 and now boasts 51 poker tables.
With 45 minute shuttle service to South Beach and Miami Beach, plus an endless array of entertainment options both on and off the gaming floor, the CRSHR is a good place to set up base camp for your Florida poker vacation.
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The Best Poker Room in South Florida
Why it's a must-visit: Located minutes from South Beach and Downtown Miami, the Seminole Hard Rock is probably Florida's best poker room.
With 51 tables and a variety of games and limits, the CRSHR can handle everything from the casual weekly player to the pro looking for mid-stakes action.
A recent $1 million GTD series attracted over 6,000 entrements across 14 events and daily high traffic ensures plenty of opportunity to earn comps and free rolls.
Rooms with this kind of volume rarely go dry for cards so you'll never be forced to play a tough reg's game just to get a game going.
Overall, this is the best place to play live poker in Florida.
What makes it unique: Free 45-minute shuttle service to South Beach and Downtown Miami put the CRSHR in an extremely competitive hotel market with options to fit every budget.
If you want to live like a rock star there are half a dozen hotels nearby where you can rent a $30,000/night pad. For the rest of us, there are dozens of nice hotels within a short walk of the casino offering rates well under $200/night.
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Recent big wins or celebrity sightings: In 2017 the CRSHR hosted a $1 million freeroll for new online casino customers that drew over 35,000 runners and produced a $1 million winner, south Floridian , who took home the top prize and made it into the .
Scott Blumstein, Jake Schindler and Gary Ordovas were among the pros who suited up for the televised $5million Lion World event in late 2016 with Germans Malenceoric and Johannes Becker ultimately battling to a deal for over $2 million each.
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PokerListings Media's own , a Canadian transplant living in West Palm, can often be found grinding mid-stakes NLHE and Omaha in the evenings.
The Venetian Room at the Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino.
Gulfstream Park Poker Room
- 12 tables
- Air Chair Available
- Less Than One Mile from Gulfstream Race Track
- Simulcasting From Major Tracks Around the Country
Location and contact info:
- 901 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
- Phone: (954) 454-7000
The Gulfstream Park Poker Room sits right next to the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack and offers 12 tables of No-Limit Texas Hold'em in both tournament and cash game formats.
It also offers Omaha and Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo at certain times. Minimum buy-in for most Cash Games is $100 and blinds start at $1/$2.
Tournaments range in buy-in from $8 to $250 and blinds with $2-$5 being the lowest level offered. Players can enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages while they play and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
Players can also take advantage of food service directly from New Matador Restaurant and Bar while they play or have restaurant credit without the need to leave the table via the Air Chair option.
Gulfstream Park Poker Room also offers a Player's Club where players can earn points towards gifts simply by using their card when they play.
Best Poker Room Near Orlando Florida
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Poker Room.
free casino bonus gamesWhy it's a must-visit: Just a couple of miles from Busch Gardens and other top Orlando attractions, the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is a popular stop for northern snowbirds escaping another harsh winter.
The poker room recently went through a major renovation and reopened with 50 tables, plenty of wide-boy amateurs and a solid lineup of promotions and weekly tournaments.
What makes it unique: Within walking distance of the casino are half a dozen other hotels ranging from Super 8 ($60/night) to Tampa Bay Hampton Inn ($160/night) and, of course, the Hard Rock itself with rooms starting at $270/night.
As you might expect from a Rock-themed casino, the HRPO houses one of the better rock 'n roll memorabilia collections including guitars, costumes and assorted stage gear from the likes of Elvis, Madonna, Marley and Divinyls.
Don't miss the elevator doors depicting the cover of KISS's Alive! album. Awesomeness.
Let's not forget why we're really here, shall we? The poker room is pretty solid too. With 50 tables spread out over two large rooms there's always a seat and you won't getting stuck playing a monster whale or stone-cold grinder.
HRPO is about 1.5 hrs west of Orlando. If you're staying in Orlando you may prefer a bit closer poker room -- the poker room at the nearby Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, FL (Fort Lauderdale area) may be a better choice.
Get details about the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Poker Room here:
Best Jacksonville Florida Poker Room
Best Bet Gaming Company - Orange Park.
Why it's a must-visit: As the largest poker room in Florida (as of 2017) Best Bet's Orange Park location draws a lot of players and keeps games running with at least three tables most of the time.
Since Florida has no commercial air service requirements it's also the only FL poker room that is said to offer "L Vegas line" No-Limit Hold'em at times.
What makes it unique: With 32 tables it's easily Florida's largest poker room although the facility itself is a small track with around 500 slot machines and a few table games.
Best Bet has three locations in the Jacksonville area with the games and traffic tending to be heaviest at the Orange Park location. Rooms at the Hampton Inn OrangePark (2 minutes), Red Roof Inn (3 minutes) and La Quinta (5 minutes) are all within a short drive.
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Destination Florida Resort w/ Poker
VIKING CLUB POKER ROOM.
- Non Smoking Establishment
- Valet Parking
- Viking Poker Room
Location and contact info:
- 2000 E Midland Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
- Phone: (561) 840-4200
If you're looking for more than just a poker fix on your Florida poker vacation you can't do much better than the Viking Club Poker Room at the Seminole Casino Cuttery.
The casino is part of theHard Rock family and offers top-notch dining, slots and table games plus a very decent 18-table poker room.
Poker Laws You Might Have Violated Without Even KnowingWith daily and weekly tournaments plus a solid lineup of promotions and a LOWL rake, the Viking Club attracts a good mix of serious weekday grinders and weekend recreationals.
North Palm Beach is about 10 minutes away if you really need a beach fix and there are eight hotels within a five-minute walk offering rates from $99/night.
If you feel like splurging, the beautifully restored and just a 15-minute drive from the casino. Rooms there start at $495/night but include access to world-class spa and fitness facilities as well as 18 championship holes of golf.
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More Poker Rooms in Florida
Here's a quick rundown of a few more places to play live poker in Florida (listed alphabetically):
Club Envy -- 40 tables, Central Florida's largest poker room located inside the Full Sail University campus. Open to the public. Low raks and jackpot games common. Daily and weekly tournaments. See website for details.
Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park Poker Room -- just a 10-minute drive from Ft. Lauderdale Airport and award-winning beaches. We feature 34 table with your favorite slot machines in an around the casino.
McCoy's Poker & Pub -- Jacksonville's premier poker room featuring 12 tables. Located in the San Marco Square. Come early and enjoy lunch or dinner in our pub. Happy hour Mon-Fri 3-7 pm. Live music every Saturday Night.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming -- The hottest poker room in South Florida featuring 35 tables, High Hand hourly giveaways, leaderboards and much more. Plus, daily and monthly tournaments. And don't forget about our annual $100k Guaranteed Tournament every August.
Semioline Casino Coconut Creek Poker Room -- South Florida's Premier Poker Room offering 40 tables, daily and weekly tournaments. Located just a 10-minute drive from Boca Raton Airport and award-winning beaches.
Semioline Casino Immokalee Poker Room -- The Big Game - Saturdays and Sundays at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. $1-$5 No-Limit Hold'em with a $300 rebuy and $300 add-on. Play starts at 2 pm both days. Call (800) 218-0148 for more information.
Best Poker Rooms Near Me in Florida
So that sums up the PokerListings guide to the best poker rooms in Florida. Of course there are many other rooms we haven't mentioned. This is a big state and, surprisingly, still quite a few poker rooms.
Some of the ones we didn't list (in no particular order) include:
- The Poker Room at The Village Idiot in Wellington
- Potters House of Cards in Clearwater
- Hialeah Park Casino, Poker Room in Hialeah
- The Card Room at Gulf Stream Park in Hallandale Beach
- Royal Casino Group in Dania Beach
- The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
- The Poker Room at BestBet Orange Park in Orange Park
- The Poker Room at Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park in Pompano Beach
- McCoy's Poker & Pub in Jacksonville
- Palm Beach Kennerdale Poker Room in West Palm Beach
- Miccosukee Resort & Gaming Poker Room in Miami
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood (Ft. Lauderdale area) in Hollywood
- Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Poker Room in Coconut Creek
- Seminole Casino Immokalee Poker Room in Immokalee
As always when you're looking for poker rooms close by try the following Google search:
"Poker Rooms near me" or "(your city) poker rooms"
Chances are you'll find a few local spots to get your game on. If not give that search +Florida and voila! You'll likely find at least one place to play within reasonable driving distance.
Happy hunting!
