Poker Rooms in South Florida
South Florida packs 12 poker rooms and 287 tables into the corridor from West Palm Beach down through Fort Lauderdale and Miami, creating one of the most competitive poker markets in the country. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood anchors the scene with 42 tables and the massive Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO), while Palm Beach Kennel Club fields 67 tables making it one of the largest parimutuel cardrooms in the state. The combination of year-round warm weather, a large Latin American poker community, and proximity to Caribbean destinations keeps the South Florida poker economy thriving.
South Florida Poker at a Glance
Best Poker Rooms by Category
Our top picks in South Florida for different player types.
Best for Beginners
Coconut Creek Casino — two Coconut Creek properties (Coconut Creek Casino and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) offer comfortable $1/$2 and $2/$5 environments with a less aggressive player pool than the Hard Rock
Best for Tournaments
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood — hosts the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO), one of the largest non-WSOP tournament series in the country with millions in guaranteed prize pools
Best for High Stakes
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood — consistently spreads $5/$10, $10/$20, and $25/$50+ NL games with a deep pool of well-funded regulars and visiting high-rollers
Best Atmosphere
Palm Beach Kennel Club — 67 tables with a vibrant energy, strong PLO action, and a dedicated player community that creates one of the best room atmospheres in the state
Top Poker Rooms in South Florida
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in South Florida.
Palm Beach Kennel Club
West Palm Beach, FL · Parimutuel Cardroom
Tournaments: $3,000 GTD weekly NL tournaments; $2,000 GTD PLO events on Tuesdays/Thursdays
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Hollywood, FL · Tribal Casino
Tournaments: Hosts the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) — one of the largest non-WSOP events in the country with millions in guarantees
Regional Poker Rooms
Strong regional rooms with regular action.
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino
Hallandale Beach · Parimutuel Cardroom
901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Hialeah Park Casino
Hialeah · Parimutuel Cardroom
2200 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013
Calder Casino
Miami Gardens · Parimutuel Cardroom
21001 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Pompano Park Racing
Pompano Beach · Parimutuel Cardroom
1800 SW 3rd St, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Coconut Creek Casino
Coconut Creek · Parimutuel Cardroom
5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Dania Pointe Casino
Dania Beach · Parimutuel Cardroom
301 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Isle Casino Pompano Park
Pompano Beach · Parimutuel Cardroom
777 Isle of Capri Cir, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Coconut Creek · Tribal Casino
5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Magic City Casino
Miami · Parimutuel Cardroom
450 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
Miami · Tribal Casino
500 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33194
South Florida Poker Room Comparison
| Room | Tables | Stakes | Games | Hours | Tourney | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Kennel Club | 67 | $2/$5–$10/$25 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 4.4 |
| Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | 42 | $1/$2–$25/$50+ | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 4.8 |
| Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino | 22 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 4 |
| Hialeah Park Casino | 20 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.9 |
| Calder Casino | 20 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.9 |
| Pompano Park Racing | 20 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.9 |
| Coconut Creek Casino | 18 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.9 |
| Dania Pointe Casino | 18 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.8 |
| Isle Casino Pompano Park | 18 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.9 |
| Seminole Casino Coconut Creek | 16 | $1/$2–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | 24/7 | ✓ | 4 |
| Magic City Casino | 14 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.8 |
| Miccosukee Resort & Gaming | 12 | $2/$5–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.8 |
Local Tips for South Florida Poker
Insider advice to help you get the most out of your sessions.
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is the clear flagship — the SHRPO draws players from across the country, and the cash games during the series are among the best you'll find outside of Las Vegas.
Palm Beach Kennel Club runs 67 tables and has one of the most active PLO scenes in the state — if you play pot-limit Omaha, this is your room.
The Broward County rooms (Dania Pointe, Pompano Park, Isle Casino, Gulfstream) are within 20 minutes of each other — check game availability across all of them before committing.
Magic City Casino and Miccosukee Resort cater to a strong Latin American player base with Spanish-speaking dealers — the games tend to play loose and action-heavy.
Getting There
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most convenient gateway, located within 15 minutes of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Dania Pointe, and Gulfstream. Miami International Airport (MIA) is 30-45 minutes from most rooms. Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) serves the northern rooms. I-95 connects all South Florida poker rooms in a single corridor. All rooms offer free parking.
Peak Times
South Florida poker runs strong year-round due to the warm climate and snowbird population. Winter months (November through March) see the highest player counts as seasonal residents arrive. Weekend nights are peak across all rooms. The SHRPO at Seminole Hard Rock (typically January and August) creates the biggest spikes in both tournament and cash game activity.