Does Jamaica Have Casinos
Until recently, Jamaica had many rules and regulations with regards to casinos, and only resorts and hotels that had obtained special permission from the Jamaican government were allowed slot machines on their premises. I discussed this in a previous article which talked about gambling in Jamaica (be sure to check that out).
CASINOS in & near MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - 2021 up-to-date list Treasure Hunt Gaming Casino Montego Bay Jamaica Treasure Hunt Gaming Casino is one of the leading gaming entertainment providers in Montego Bay, the second largest city of Jamaica. The gambling room features ac. Montego Bay, Jamaica has 2 casinos in which you'll find more than 50 slots and gaming machines. Click a casino on the left for more information on a particular property. Some Montego Bay casinos also offer convention centers and meeting spaces.
Even with the change of law in 2010 to increase and standardize casinos and gambling on the island, Hotels with casinos are still the most popular choice among tourists for gambling.
Let’s take a look at the top Jamaican hotels with casinos.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall features 295 suites and is the greatest of the three Iberostar resorts in Montego Bay. This hotel is considered one of the best in the area, offering top quality food, décor, and amenities.
Some of these amenities are shared with Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall’s sister hotels, Iberostar Rose Hall Beach and Iberostar Rose Hall Suites.
These common amenities include the fitness center, the spa, nightclub, shops, and the casino. Staying at any of the Iberostar hotels will give you access to the casino. However, the grand side makes the experience even better with access to all three resorts’ bars, pools, beaches, and restaurants.
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
Th is expansive resort is one of the most lavish adult-only all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay, and has a wide variety of spectacular hotel amenities available to guests.
Featuring ten restaurants, eight bars, a theater, a shopping center, a spa, a water sports center, and a casino, you will be spoiled for choice in this Jamaican gem.
Most of these amenities are shared with Secrets St. James, which allows you access to the casino from either of these resorts. But enjoying the amenities from the luxury of the Wild Orchid side is something special.
Sunscape Cove/Splash Montego Bay
Sunscape Cove and Sunscape Splash are two all-inclusive beachfront resorts; Sunscape Cove being the more luxurious sister to Sunscape Splash.
The two hotels share most of their amenities, which include four swimming pools, a fitness center, five restaurants, a state-of-the-art water park, and a casino.
Sunscape Cove is considered the haven of the two, where you can enjoy a more adult environment, as opposed to the fast paced family-oriented Sunscape Splash.
Choosing either resort will allow you to access the casino, and the selection between them will be based on personal desires.
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa
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This beautiful beachfront hotel promises you an unforgettable stay. The Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa features 449 junior suites and 88 suites, and a large choice of cuisine from seven a la carte restaurants, as well as three buffet restaurants.
You can enjoy fresh cocktails and drinks at any of the 16 bars that are spread throughout the resort, and try your luck in the casino on some of the slot machines.
The first class spa will have you relaxed in no time, and you can unwind at the beachside restaurant will relishing in a wide variety of fresh seafood. The casino may be a little bit smaller than others on this list but still it offers a fun and exciting experience.
Terra Nova All Suite Hotel
Considered one of Kingston’s most elegant resorts, the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel is a favorite among couples visiting Jamaica.
You can enjoy the ceramic hot tub and outdoor pool during the warm summer days, and enjoy a drink in the exquisite old-world bar.
Featuring two fine dining restaurants, a patisserie, and a gym, you will be living in the lap of luxury from the moment you arrive.
One of the most iconic features of this hotel is the 8,000 square foot Monte Carlo Gaming lounge, where you can try to win your millions on one of the 150 slot machines, and if you prefer horse racing, blackjack, and roulette, you will be able to enjoy those too.
If you would like to enjoy a glitz and glam of a Las Vegas vacation mixed with the delights of a Caribbean holiday, the above resorts offer you the best of both worlds.
Enjoy your time in Jamaica with a mix of exciting gambling and relaxing on the white sandy beaches, or by the pool at one of these fine hotels.
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Jamaica was never known for gambling, but with the approval by the government on casinos here in 2015 this may change pretty soon.
And although we currently don't have the type of casinos that you may have come to expect of, say in the US, the few we have do provide exciting and fulfilling entertainment!
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Most of the all-inclusive hotels and resorts here do have slots and poker machines on site, primarily those on the western end of the island [ Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios]
The former Starfish Hotel in Trelawny (not Royalton Resort), Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, Hedonism & the Sunset Jamaica Grande (now Moon Palace Resort) are typical examples of hotels that have their own casinos.
- Terra Nova Hotel - Kingston
- The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel - Kingston
- Acropolis Gaming Suites - Kingston
- Mosino Gaming Lounge- Montego Bay
- Coral Cliff Entertainment Resort (In Refurbising)- Montego Bay
- Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort - Montego Bay
- Hedonism II Resort - Negril
- Breezes Grand Negril Resort and Spa - Negril
- Renaissance Jamaica Grande Resort - Ocho Rios
- Treasure Hunt Gaming - Ocho Rios
Perhaps the two most popular casinos here in Jamaica though, are Coral Cliff, which is situated on the 'hip strip', right across from Margueritaville in Montego Bay and Treasure Hunt on main street in Ocho Rios.
Both Treasure Hunt and Coral Cliff features over 120 gaming machines ranging in denominations from US$0.05 to U$5, with Coral Cliff offering the opportunity to win Jackpots of up to US$50,000!
The last phone contacts I had for Coral Cliff and Treasure Hunt are, 876-952-4130 and 876-974-8169 respectively.
Should Jamaica have Legalized Casino Gaming?
The government recently approved casino gaming in Jamaica. But while it brought some celebration from the business sector, the government came under fire from other social institutions- primarily the church.
Admittedly, there are solid arguments on both sides. Both what's your take?
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