NEW LAW:
Smoking is ILLEGAL
in public places/buildings now in Costa Rica
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/12/smoking-laws-cr.html
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/12/smoking-laws-cr.html
so ALL Casinos are
SMOKE-FREE!!!
Visiting
Costa Rica or live here and gotta blow off some steam/blow that wade? Here’s
the start of a list of some of many of the CASINOS in the San Jose - Central
Valley (with more outside of the Valley coming soon!).
NOTE:
As in the States, casinos give free drinks as long as you are play. Minimum bid
in most casinos for Blackjack are $5 on average. Most casinos stay open till
around 3am.
SAN JOSE:
COLONIAL Casino, Restaurant and Hotel
(2-258-2807
/ http://CasinoClubColonial.com)
I
CONSISTENTLY here REALLY GOOD THINGS about this Casino!!!
GAMES: 100 Slot Machines (start at buy 2,000-c - 100-c/25 cents), Rummy / Blackjack / 21 ($5 min.), Roulette, Texas Hold 'em, Craps (1,000-c or $5 in dollars min.), Pai Gow Poker (2,000-c min.-$300), Caribbean Stud / Tute (1,000-min., 3-Card Stud (1,000-c-min.), Sports Betting (upstairs). Odds were x2 on 4, 5, 9,and 10, and I think x3 on the 6, 8). FREE Parking.
GAMES: 100 Slot Machines (start at buy 2,000-c - 100-c/25 cents), Rummy / Blackjack / 21 ($5 min.), Roulette, Texas Hold 'em, Craps (1,000-c or $5 in dollars min.), Pai Gow Poker (2,000-c min.-$300), Caribbean Stud / Tute (1,000-min., 3-Card Stud (1,000-c-min.), Sports Betting (upstairs). Odds were x2 on 4, 5, 9,and 10, and I think x3 on the 6, 8). FREE Parking.
LOCATION:
Avenida 1 between Calle 9 and 11 - next to the Del Rey in front of Juan Bombach
Musical Instrument store.
HOURS: 11am-5am
Fiesta
Casino in their NEW Downtown location in the Hotel Presidente
A
REALLY GOOD Casino!!!
GAMES: 300 Slots, Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute. They’re the only casino in San Jose that has Player Tracking and the only one in Costa Rica that has it on the machines.
GAMES: 300 Slots, Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute. They’re the only casino in San Jose that has Player Tracking and the only one in Costa Rica that has it on the machines.
LOCATION:
San Jose-Downtown - Avenida Central between Calle 7 and 9
Horseshoe Casino
(2-233-4383
/ http://HSCasino.com)
Low
minimums, not real noisy/crazy, not crowded.
GAMES: Slot Machines (50, Slot Club Comp), Rummy (500-c min.), Blackjack ($5 min.), Craps ($5 min.), Texas Hold’em Poker, Tute, 21, Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow Tiles, Race and Sports Book, Sports Tournaments. No hookers per-say but I’ve heard of a few guys getting “hit up” by some of the “hostesses”. Much of their staff speaks English. BUFFET. Valet Parking, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Qualified players may get free air and hotel. Highest Limits in Latin America.
GAMES: Slot Machines (50, Slot Club Comp), Rummy (500-c min.), Blackjack ($5 min.), Craps ($5 min.), Texas Hold’em Poker, Tute, 21, Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow Tiles, Race and Sports Book, Sports Tournaments. No hookers per-say but I’ve heard of a few guys getting “hit up” by some of the “hostesses”. Much of their staff speaks English. BUFFET. Valet Parking, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Qualified players may get free air and hotel. Highest Limits in Latin America.
LOCATION:
San Jose-Downtown - Avenida Uno between Calle 7 and 9 (caddy corner to the Del
Rey)
Hotel Mona Lisa (former Paradisio Casino - Clarion Hotel)
http://facebook.com/MonaLisaHotelCostaRica • 2-256-3833)
NEW – January 31, 2013.
LOCATION: San Jose-Barrio Amon – Avenida 11 and Calle 3
in the Clarion Hotel
(http://casino-paradiso.com)
This is
a nicer, quieter, classier place with underground parking (thanx Steve).
GAMES: Blackjack (1 table, $5 min.), Craps (though I hear it’s not often open but request it of the Pit Boss and I hear they will open! (500-c or $5 in dollars min.
GAMES: Blackjack (1 table, $5 min.), Craps (though I hear it’s not often open but request it of the Pit Boss and I hear they will open! (500-c or $5 in dollars min.
LOCATION:
San Jose - Bario Amon
Aurola Holiday Inn’s Casino
(2-222-2424
/ 2-233-9490 / http://1costaricalink.com/eng/hotels/hots/hots-aurola-4.htm)
The
NICEST as it’s on the top floor - 17 floors above the city with spectacular
views!!
GAMES:
Slots, Game Tables.
LOCATION:
San Jose - Avenido Quinto and Calle Quinto
Casino Europa - Tropical Hotel - Morazan
(2-222-1222 • http://CasinoEuropa.net • http://1costaricalink.com/eng/hotels/hots/crmorazan/home.htm)
GAMES:
25 Slot Machines, Gaming Tables, 3 Card Tute, Canasta, Pai Gow.
LOCATION:
Calle 7 between Avenida 1 and 3 - in front of Parque Morazan. (owned Casinos
Europa?)
Gran Hotel’s Casino
(2-221-4000
/ 2-222-6126)
GAMES:
Slots and 6 Gaming Tables.
LOCATION:
San Jose - Calle 3 between Avenida Central and 2
Grand Hotel’s Casino
(2-223-2573)
Del Rey’s Casino
(2-257-7800)
The
most famous casino in the because it’s THE "working girls" spot.
GAMES: Video Poker Machines mixed within the Slot Machines, Craps. Often the minimum bets are MUCH higher (OFTEN $25 min.). Most guys that go to here are looking for the “action” (fyi - I hear the girls here are around $80/hour [PLUS you HAVE to pay for a room there or somewhere else] and VERY “Give me your money - what do you want!!” = cold! VERY smokey.
GAMES: Video Poker Machines mixed within the Slot Machines, Craps. Often the minimum bets are MUCH higher (OFTEN $25 min.). Most guys that go to here are looking for the “action” (fyi - I hear the girls here are around $80/hour [PLUS you HAVE to pay for a room there or somewhere else] and VERY “Give me your money - what do you want!!” = cold! VERY smokey.
LOCATION:
San Jose-Downtown - Calle 9 and Avenida 1
Cheetahs Casino
(2-233-4383)
GAMES:
LOCATION: Avenida Primero between Calle 7 and 9 San
Jose.
Krystal Casino in the Sheraton Herradura Hotel
(2-239-0033)
GAMES:
20 Slots, 4 Game Tables. Daily.
LOCATION: San Jose
LOCATION: San Jose
Confort
Casino (232-8122)
LOCATION:
San Jose - Sabana Norte
Hotel M Casino
(http://HotelMCostaRica.com
/ 2-253-8345)
They
are a Priavte Club/Card Room featuring Texas Hold’em Poker in their courtyard.
Daily games of no limit along with their Sunday tournaments. This is actually a
Texas Hold’M Club that will benefit players. LOCATION: San Jose - Bario Dent
Casino Europa - Raddisson Hotel
(2-256-4949
/ http://CasinoEuropa.net • http://radisson.com/sanjosecr)
GAMES:
30 Slots, 3 Card Poker, Baccarat, Canasta/Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker,
Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Rommy Blackjack, Tute.
LOCATION:
San Jose - Barrio Tournon, Goicoechea - Calle Central between Avenida 3-15
Jungle Casino/Casino Central
(2-221-4994)
LOCATION:
San Jose - San Jose - Avenida Central between Calle 7 and 9.
Casino Europa - Hotel Royal Dutch
(2-222-1414
• http://CasinoEuropa.net • http://1costaricalink.com/eng/hotels/hots/hots-royaldu-3.htm)
GAMES:
50 Slots, 6 Gaming Tables.
LOCATION:
San Jose - Calle Central and Calle 4 and Avenida 2
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Corobici Casino
Club Triangulo Casino
Fiesta Casino Cacique
GAMES:
100 Slots (expanding soon to 200), Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow
Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute.
LOCATION:
Heredia - Centro - southside of the park
Condesa Casino
(2-267-6000/2-267-6290)
LOCATION:
Heredia (San Rafael)
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NEAR THE AIRPORT - ALAJUELA:
FIESTA CASINO
I
CONSISTENTLY hear this is the BEST Casino around and it’s BY FAR the BIGGEST in
Central America (excluding Panama City)!!! It’s nice, has high ceilings, GOOD Air flow,
LIVE MUSIC and a dance floor (9pm-2am Mon, Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat.) in
their Pirates Bar and Grill!
GAMES: 400 Slot Machines, 21 Gaming Tables with limits from $1-$2,000 including Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute, 3-Card Stud. VIP Room with 5 tables. They’re the only casino in Alajuela that has Player Tracking.
GAMES: 400 Slot Machines, 21 Gaming Tables with limits from $1-$2,000 including Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute, 3-Card Stud. VIP Room with 5 tables. They’re the only casino in Alajuela that has Player Tracking.
LOCATION:
Alajuela by the airport in the same compound as the Hampton Inn, Denny’s (fyi -
prices are WAYYYY MORE than in the States!!!) and the Garden Court Hotel.
Ramada Hotel Herradura Fiesta Casino
GAMES:
60 Slots, 6 Texas Hold ‘em Tables, Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow
Poker, Poker (3 tournaments a week, $20 buy in, about 40-50 players. You have
to get there at 7:30pm to sign up and it usually starts around 8:30pm. Fridays and
2 other nights - THANX Preston!), Caribbean Stud / Tute.
LOCATION:
6 km from the airport towards San Jose. Belen (San Antonio) off the Autopista
General Canas
Doubletree (formerly the Melia) Cariari’s Casino and
Hotel
(2-239-0406)
GAMES:
25 Slots, Rummy / Blackjack, Caribbean Poker, Pai Gow Poker, 3-Card Stud,
Roulette / Canasta with a wheel, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Let it Ride,
Mini-Baccarat.
LOCATION:
Belen (San Antonio) off the Autopista General Canas
Best
Western Hotel Irazu and Balmoral - Dominio / Concorde Casino
(2-231-0664
/ 2-232-7910)
GAMES:
83 Slots, Canasta/Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Rommy
Blackjack (6 tables), Tute. Gaming chips in US$ and Colones.
LOCATION:
La Uruca - 3km Autopista Calle General Canas.
Hotel/Spa Barcelo
- Palacio Casino
(2-220-1310
/ 2-220-2034 / http://Barcelo.com)
GAMES:
Slot Machines (18 total); Table Games (15 total), Canasta (Roulette), Craps,
Dice, Rommy Blackjack, Tute.
LOCATION:
La Uruca off the Autopista General Canas, El Robledal
Martino’s Casino and Resort Spa
(2-433
8382 / http://HotelMartino.com)
LOCATION:
Alajuela - La Garita - in front of ZooAve.
La Central Hotel and Casino
(2-460-0301)
LOCATION:
Alajuela - Ciudad Quesada - on Calle San Carlo
ESCAZU
Tara (formerly the White House)
(2-288-6365
/ 2-228-6992 / http://CasinoJazz.com / http://WhiteHouseCostaRica.com)
VERY
Upscale/High-end, GORGEOUS VIEWS, lots of more upscale "girls," Cigar
Bar, Jazz Club, GOOD Restaurant with gringo quality meats/STEAKS (USDA Angus).
GAMES: Vegas style gambling with they claim the best odds and highest limits in
the Central Valley. Blackjack, Craps, Tute, Roulette Wheel, POKER ROOM and Slot
Machines. Fri. is LADIES NIGHT with Ladies Texas Hold'em Tournament with only a
$25 buy in.
LOCATION:
Escazu - San Antonio - DIRECTIONS: WAYYYY up the hill - 600 mts. South of the
cemetery. HOURS: 6pm-2am.
Intercontinental Hotel - Camino Real
(2-289-7000)
LOCATION:
off the Pista - across from the MultiPlaza West Mall - Escazu
OUTSIDE THE CENTRAL VALLEY:
Kamuk Casino at the Best Western
(2-777-0811
/ http://kamuk.co.cr/casino)
GAMES:
Tute, Roulette, Romy, Pay Gow Poker, Mini Bacara and of course, slot machines.
LOCATION:
Manuel Antonio
Parador Casino
(2-777-1414)
LOCATION:
Manuel Antonio
Divisamar Casino
(2-777-0371)
LOCATION:
Manuel Antonio
Pacifico
(2-777-0905)
LOCATION:
Manuel Antonio
Cocal
Casino and Hotel (2-643-3067)
LOCATION:
Playa Jaco
Flamingo Casino at the Flamino Beach Resort
(2-654-4011
/ 2-654-4350)
LOCATION:
Flamingo Beach
Best Western Coco Verde’s Casino
(2-670-049)
LOCATION:
Playas del Coco
Playas del Coco’s Casino
(2-670-0110)
LOCATION:
Playas del Coco
Los Suenos Mariott Casino and Hotel
(2-298-0000)
LOCATION:
Playa Herradura
Maribu Caribe
(2-798-3750)
LOCATION:
Limon
Also, here are a few GOOD websites that give more details about gambling in Costa Rica:
Association overseeing Casinos: Asociacion de Casinos
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