Sint Maarten lists 4 gaming venues in the iGaming.bet B2B directory, across 2 cities. Cities with the highest concentration of venues: Philipsburg (2), Simpson Bay (2).
History and regulation of casinos in Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten, the Dutch part of Saint Martin island in the Eastern Caribbean, has one of the Caribbean highest casino densities per capita. The 37 km² island shares sovereignty with the French part Saint Martin under the historic Treaty of Concordia of 1648, being the world smallest inhabited island with two distinct sovereign nations and a border that can be crossed freely without customs or passport controls. Sint Maarten was severely affected by Hurricane Irma in September 2017, one of the Atlantic most intense with 295 km/h winds, destroying 90% of the island infrastructure.
Sint Maarten main casinos
Casino Royale Maho is the island largest casino with 21,000 square feet, 400 slot machines and 22 gaming tables, located at the Maho Beach hotel complex next to Princess Juliana Airport, world-famous for low-altitude plane landings over Maho Beach tourists. Hollywood Casino Simpson Bay, renovated in 2021 with 20 gaming tables and poker room, is the Simpson Bay resort corridor favorite. Diamond Casino Philipsburg at 1 Front Street facing cruise docks, with 140 slots, 7 tables and the island best loyalty program Diamond Players Club, Jump Up Casino known as Sint Maarten bingo home with permanent Carnival atmosphere, and Paradise Plaza Casino & Sports Book with the island largest sportsbook complete the Dutch side offering.
FAQ
How many casinos are in Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of Saint Martin island, has more than nine active casinos distributed across the Maho Beach corridor, Simpson Bay and downtown Philipsburg. Casino Royale Maho is the largest with 400 slot machines and 22 gaming tables, followed by Hollywood Casino Simpson Bay and Diamond Casino on Front Street Philipsburg.
Why is Sint Maarten airport so famous?
Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten is world-famous because its runway ends meters from Maho public beach, so planes land at about 20 meters altitude over sunbathers and spectators. Photos and videos of Boeing 747s and Airbus A340s flying over tourists at Maho Beach are some of the most viral aviation content on the internet.
What is the largest casino in Sint Maarten?
Casino Royale Maho Beach is Sint Maarten largest with 21,000 square feet of gaming floor, 400 slot machines and 22 gaming tables. Hollywood Casino Simpson Bay, renovated in 2021 with 20 tables and the island best poker room, and Diamond Casino Philipsburg with 140 slot machines and the Diamond Players Club are the next gaming references on the island.
Are there casinos on the French side of Saint Martin?
The French side of the island, Saint Martin, has a more limited gaming offering than the Dutch side. However, the border between Sint Maarten and Saint Martin can be crossed freely without passport controls since the Treaty of Concordia of 1648, so visitors on either side have access to all casinos on the island.
What is the minimum gambling age in Sint Maarten?
The minimum age to enter and play at Sint Maarten casinos is 18 years. Establishments require presentation of a passport or other photo identity document. Simpson Bay lagoon, with more than 1,000 permanently anchored yachts and sport vessels, is the Caribbean largest sports marina and the reference setting for gaming and nautical entertainment on the island.