Casinos in Aruba

A Major Attraction

For the most part, casinos in Aruba operate in the afternoons, evenings and well into the night. Slots often are available for play before the table games are up and running. Oranjestad, the capital city, has the ultra glitzy Crystal Casino. It is the island’s only that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is a showplace with opulent décor and crystal chandeliers. Within its walls, tourists and locals can try their hand at blackjack, poker, craps, roulette and more. Slot Machines number in the hundreds and are always busy. It also features entertainment in the form of one of Aruba’s most popular shows, Let’s Go Latin.

Oranjestad is also home to The Seaport Casino. It is the only waterfront gaming establishment on the island. It has a casual feel with a gorgeous view. Entertainment by live bands is also featured most nights of the week. Many casinos in Aruba can be found in Palm Beach and the other low and high rise areas. The Casablanca is part of the Westin Resort and features a theme like that of the movie of the same name. The Excelsior is part of the Holiday Inn. It is one of the island’s most famous and is where the game, Caribbean Stud, originated. The Occidental is located in the Allegro Hotel not far from the Holiday Inn. The tables stay open there as long as players are making bets.

Another of the major casinos in Aruba is the Alhambra Casino and Aladdin Theatre. It is located near the Divi Resorts and Casa Del Mar. The theme is kismet form the genie who greets guests at the door to the arches and domes that make up the architecture of the space. Standard table games and slots are open and busy at various times throughout the day and night. This place is about more than gambling with a bar and restaurant and even marketplace selling leather goods, beachwear and jewelry.

From the time casinos in Aruba began operating in 1959, gambling has been an attraction on the island. Tourists spent their days basking in the sunshine and their nights having fun and hoping for luck playing games of skill and chance. They remain a major draw for visitors to this day. Poker, craps, roulette, baccarat and blackjack are all favorites for those who visit Aruba. Slot machines are also always ringing. The tiny island paradise is now home to over ten major places to play.