We came to visit the dog track. The minimum bet is $5. I thought that was a little high. The place is run down and a little dirty.
I loved this place the first time I went. It has that old Vegas style casino feel to me. It has its problems like everywhere does but all in all I would come here other then the other casinos in the area. I have gone to gulfstream and lost every time. I have gone to classic and gotten lung disease just stepping in the place. But I always ended up coming back here. If you don't come here looking for the gilts and glamour of some of the other casinos then you wont be disappointed.
It's a shame what they let happen to one of the greatest dog tracks there were in the world. Now it's all about the casino and poker room that are crowded and below average.There are alot better casinos. Feel free to go to the next one.
Took in the dog races then went to the fish and chip plus prime rib buffet on a Friday night. Both were excellent and surprised you could get both on one buffet. Lots of selection to make salad and was very good evening out as well.
I feel comfortable in this small casino.The food is good at the French Quarter. The greyhounds also run on certain days, which is a plus. They have live music available on certain nights and also concerts. Nice place to spend an evening.
I discovered Mardi Gras after having disappointing times at another local Florida casino. On your first visit you play a little video game to win free play. The slot machines were plentiful and I won enough to play all night and go home with money! There was an Elvis impersonator singing the night I was there and everyone was dancing and having a blast! I will definitely return to this casino!
It s on Hallandale blvd, near were the French people stay for winter time, this casino is Fun,not to big and the slot machine are paying for me at least. The table seems fun, people were talking firendly. We like going there for gambling for a an hour or two, the buffet is not great. It is just for fun for gambling.We like the dog racing.and they have Music live which is very fun.
My husband really liked this place because they had a lot of .5 video poker choices. He's not a big spender, but enjoys his video poker. He would have given 5 stars. For me , it was kind of dark etc and the machines were kind of old., but I did do well there. I'm also not a big spender, but didn't lose all of my "entertainment" money, so it was fine. I was leary from other reviews, but it was much better than expected.
Mardi Gras Casino is not one of the largest casinos in South Florida, but it is not the smallest either. Formerly known as the Hollywood Dog Track, this place became a casino just like many other horse and dog tracks as soon as gambling rules were loosened. I wonder if they discontinued dog racing when the casino opened, as I haven't seen it happen in years. Unlike some other local casinos, all new members don't start with free play. You do however receive a t-shirt. Wow! The snack bars on the first 2 levels are bowling alley or old movie theater quality. Ironically a bowling alley is next door. The second level is completely depressing with lots of catatonic folks staring at races in other cities on video monitors. Parking is free. Exiting the Casino onto Pembroke Road is a pain if you need to head West back to I-95, as you can only go East out the exit. This is a good place for those to go which find the parking and crowds of the Hard Rock Casino too chaotic. We will keep returning.
Large and airy casino. Huge greyhound racetrack. Flea market Friday to Sunday. Lots and lots of parking. Many restaurants and businesses all around. Easy access via Highway 1.