Turks and Caicos Casinos & Gambling
While the Turks and Caicos has become internationally recognized as a luxury tourism destination, the country doesn’t offer much in the way of nightlife, gambling, and casinos. There are none of the expansive mega casinos here that some other destinations, such as Las Vegas, Aruba, and Puerto Rico, offer. Instead, you'll find a few smaller boutique gambling establishments on Providenciales.
The minimum age for gambling in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 21.
Casinos on Providenciales
The island of Providenciales attracts by far the greatest number of overnight visitors of any island in the Turks and Caicos (see Tourism Statistics). Consequently, it offers the largest selection of luxury resorts, restaurants, and nightlife.
The Casino at the Ritz-Carlton
Opened in July 2021, The Casino at the Ritz-Carlton is Providenciales' newest gaming establishment. This 5,500-square-foot (511 m²) property features nine different table games along with a wide selection of slot machines.
The Casino is located in central Grace Bay at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos, near to Seven Stars Resort & Spa and Ports of Call.
Casablanca Casino
The country’s largest casino is Casablanca, which is located in the heart of the tourism district in Grace Bay on Providenciales. The casino features a white Moroccan-style building, so it’s hard to miss.
Casablanca offers 85 slot machines and several live gaming tables, including blackjack, three-card poker, craps, and roulette. The casino also features a bar and lounge. Complimentary resort transport is offered.
Slot Machines
Many bars and restaurants on Providenciales, especially some of the establishments favored by locals, have slot machines onsite.
Carib Gaming is the largest slot route operator in the Turks and Caicos, and maintains slot machines in dozens of locations in the country.
Grand Turk
Grand Turk currently does not have any operating casinos. The Grand Turk Resort and Casino opened in 2014, yet closed shortly after. The site was located to the north of the Grand Turk Cruise Center in an eye-catching faux pirate ship building.
History of Gambling in the Turks and Caicos
The Turks and Caicos has the dubious honor of being the birthplace of internet casinos. In 1995, Internet Casinos Inc. launched the world’s first online casino, with 16 different games and even access to the Indian National Lottery. However, other countries soon passed laws legalizing online gaming and, as of today, no online casinos are based in the Turks and Caicos.