Poker Rooms in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is home to two of the best poker rooms in the Southeast, both operated by the bestbet brand. With 100 combined tables across the Jacksonville and Orange Park locations, the metro offers everything from $2/$2 NL to $10/$25+ games in a parimutuel cardroom format. The bestbet Jacksonville flagship is one of the most active tournament rooms in Florida, drawing players from across Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama.
Jacksonville Poker at a Glance
Best Poker Rooms by Category
Our top picks in Jacksonville for different player types.
Best for Beginners
bestbet Orange Park — smaller 30-table room with a calmer pace and daily guaranteed tournaments at approachable buy-ins
Best for Tournaments
bestbet Jacksonville — one of the most active tournament rooms in Florida with large guaranteed weekly events and multi-day series
Best for High Stakes
bestbet Jacksonville — spreads cash games up to $10/$25+ with regular PLO action at the highest stakes in Northeast Florida
Best Atmosphere
bestbet Jacksonville — the 70-table flagship room has the energy and player volume that makes every session feel like a poker festival
Top Poker Rooms in Jacksonville
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in Jacksonville.
bestbet Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · Parimutuel Cardroom
Tournaments: One of the most active tournament rooms in the state; large guaranteed weekly events
Regional Poker Rooms
Strong regional rooms with regular action.
bestbet Orange Park
Orange Park · Parimutuel Cardroom
455 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
Jacksonville Poker Room Comparison
| Room | Tables | Stakes | Games | Hours | Tourney | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bestbet Jacksonville | 70 | $2/$2–$10/$25+ | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 4.5 |
| bestbet Orange Park | 30 | $2/$2–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 4.2 |
Local Tips for Jacksonville Poker
Insider advice to help you get the most out of your sessions.
bestbet Jacksonville's 70-table room runs action 24/7 — the $2/$2 NL games are among the softest in the state because the parimutuel format draws heavy recreational traffic from the greyhound and jai alai crowd.
bestbet Orange Park is the quieter sibling with 30 tables, making it a better choice if you want shorter wait times for specific stakes on busy weekends.
Both bestbet locations share a linked bad beat jackpot system, so the progressive pots climb fast with 100 tables feeding the pool.
Bring your player's card from one location to the other — bestbet's loyalty rewards transfer between Jacksonville and Orange Park, including comps and tournament entries.
Getting There
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 20 minutes north of downtown. bestbet Jacksonville sits off Monument Road near the St. Johns Town Center, easily accessible from I-295. bestbet Orange Park is a 25-minute drive south via I-295 to US-17. Both locations offer free parking with large surface lots.
Peak Times
Friday and Saturday nights from 6 PM to midnight are peak hours, with wait lists at bestbet Jacksonville regularly hitting 30+ names for $1/$2 and $2/$5 NL. Tournament days (check the weekly schedule) create additional table demand. Sunday afternoons are surprisingly active due to the weekend brunch crowd spilling into poker.