Casinos in Aruba

Aruba lists 9 gaming venues in the iGaming.bet B2B directory, across 3 cities. Cities with the highest concentration of venues: Palm Beach (6), Eagle Beach (2), Oranjestad (1).

Among the most popular casinos in Aruba are: Stellaris Casino - Aruba Marriott Resort (Palm Beach), Wind Creek Crystal Casino - Renaissance Aruba (Oranjestad), Alhambra Casino (Eagle Beach), Casino Riu Palace Aruba (Palm Beach), Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino (Palm Beach), Casino at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort (Palm Beach), LaCabana Beach Resort & Casino (Eagle Beach), Casino at The Ritz-Carlton Aruba (Palm Beach), Excelsior Casino Holiday Inn Resort Aruba (Palm Beach).

Cities

All 9 venues in Aruba

History and regulation of casinos in Aruba

Aruba is internationally known as the Caribbean Las Vegas for having the highest casino concentration per square kilometer of any Caribbean island. Casinos operate under supervision of the Aruba Government Gaming Department. Aruba has unique characteristics distinguishing it from other Caribbean destinations: no hurricane season as it is outside the Caribbean cyclone belt just 25 kilometers from the Venezuelan coast, 365 sunny days per year, and constant 25 km/h trade winds making it the Caribbean best windsurfing and kitesurfing destination. Palm Beach, with 11 kilometers of continuous white sand beach, concentrates the Caribbean largest casino resort corridor outside San Juan Puerto Rico.

Aruba main casinos

The Palm Beach boulevard has within 3 kilometers five of the island most important casinos: Hyatt Regency Aruba Casino, consistently named Aruba Best Casino Hotel by TripAdvisor; Marriott Aruba Stellaris Casino, operating 24 hours; Ritz-Carlton Aruba Casino; Holiday Inn Resort Excelsior Casino, historic as the birthplace of Caribbean Stud Poker in 1988 invented by mathematician David Sklansky; and Riu Palace Aruba Casino, the European tourism reference on the island. Eagle Beach has LaCabana Beach Resort & Casino as its only casino resort.

A historic fact: Caribbean Stud Poker was born in Aruba

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Excelsior Casino has the honor of being where Caribbean Stud Poker was invented in 1988, the casino poker game where the player competes against the house with the possibility of winning a progressive jackpot. Patented and commercialized by Derek Webb, Caribbean Stud was introduced in Las Vegas casinos in 1992 and today is the world third most prevalent table game, after blackjack and roulette.

FAQ

How many casinos are in Aruba?

Aruba has more than 12 active casinos concentrated mainly on the Palm Beach corridor and in Oranjestad, giving it the highest casino density per square kilometer of any Caribbean island. The most recognized include Hyatt Regency Aruba Casino, Marriott Stellaris Casino, Renaissance Crystal Casino and Holiday Inn Excelsior Casino.

What is the best casino in Aruba?

Hyatt Regency Aruba Casino is consistently named the island best casino hotel by TripAdvisor and leading Caribbean gaming rankings, featuring a poker room, high-limit area and the most elegant atmosphere on the Palm Beach corridor. Marriott Stellaris Casino and Renaissance Crystal Casino are also high-quality references.

Which Aruba casino invented Caribbean Stud Poker?

Caribbean Stud Poker was invented at the Excelsior Casino at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba in 1988, making it the first casino in the world to offer the game. It was patented and commercialized by Derek Webb, who introduced it to Las Vegas casinos in 1992. Today it is the world third most prevalent table game after blackjack and roulette.

Are drinks free at Aruba casinos?

Free drink policies vary by casino and depend on the level of play. Some Aruba casinos offer complimentary beverages while actively playing at table games or slot machines, but this is not a universal policy across the island. It is best to ask the casino host or floor supervisor about the specific policy at your table or machine.

Does Riu Palace Aruba have a casino?

Yes, Riu Palace Aruba on Palm Beach has its own casino with slot machines, blackjack, roulette and baccarat tables, primarily oriented toward European tourism visiting the island on direct flights from Madrid, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London. It is part of the Palm Beach casino corridor alongside the Hyatt, Marriott, Holiday Inn and Ritz-Carlton.