Calder is the Churchill Downs-owned casino at Miami Gardens, next to Hard Rock Stadium. It rates 4.0 from more than 4,700 Google reviewers.
At roughly 100,000 square feet it has the largest gaming floor in Miami-Dade County, and it is the most machine-focused of the county's casinos — if you want slots rather than tables, this is the room.
What's on the floor
Around 1,100 slot machines including video poker, plus electronic roulette and blackjack, and bingo.
That word electronic matters. Under Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe, house-banked live table games are reserved for tribal properties, so a pari-mutuel casino like Calder cannot put a live dealer on a blackjack table. What it offers instead is The Card Room, running player-banked games that are permitted: Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Three Card Poker, I Luv Suits Poker and DJ Wild Stud Poker.
One thing worth knowing before you plan a trip: Calder no longer has a traditional poker room. The poker room and the simulcast facilities closed back in 2014, and the card room games that replaced them are dealer-versus-player rather than a cash game against other players. If you want a real poker room in Miami-Dade, Casino Miami has 24 tables.
Bingo also runs here, which is worth noting because it is one of the few remaining Miami-Dade venues offering it alongside a full slots floor rather than as a standalone hall.
Dining
Two options: Lucky's for quick bites and The Kitchen for casual sit-down meals. This is a gaming floor with food attached rather than a dining destination, and it does not pretend otherwise.
Tips before you go
The hours are the most important practical detail, because Calder is not open 24 hours during the week. Monday through Thursday it runs 9am to 3am. From Friday morning it stays open continuously through the weekend, closing again on Sunday night. If you are planning a weekday overnight session, this is not the floor for it.
Florida pari-mutuel venues generally allow 18-plus for card room play and pari-mutuel wagering, with slots restricted to 21-plus. Rules vary by activity and property, so bring ID and confirm with the venue.
Churchill Downs bought into the property through the old Calder Race Course, and the racing name still attaches to the site even though the simulcast operation has been gone for over a decade. Do not arrive expecting to watch or bet on horses here.
Check the Miami Dolphins schedule. Hard Rock Stadium is next door, and a home game changes traffic and parking around the property entirely.
Nearby alternatives
In the city itself, Casino Miami pairs a 24-table poker room with live jai alai, and Magic City Casino is the other Miami pari-mutuel. North in Broward, Harrah's Pompano Beach is the nearest large floor outside Miami-Dade.
For the full picture, see all Florida in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Calder Casino's hours?
Monday through Thursday the casino runs 9am to 3am. It then stays open continuously from Friday morning through Sunday night. It is not a 24-hour property during the week.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Calder Casino?
Florida pari-mutuel venues generally allow 18-plus for card room play and pari-mutuel wagering, with slots restricted to 21-plus. Rules vary by activity, so confirm with the venue.
Does Calder Casino have a poker room?
No. The traditional poker room closed in 2014. The Card Room now spreads player-banked games including Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Three Card Poker, I Luv Suits Poker and DJ Wild Stud Poker.
Does Calder Casino have live table games?
Not house-banked ones. Under Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe, those are reserved for tribal casinos. Calder offers electronic roulette and blackjack plus player-banked card room games.
How big is Calder Casino?
Roughly 100,000 square feet with around 1,100 slot machines — the largest gaming floor in Miami-Dade County.
What restaurants are at Calder Casino?
Lucky's for quick bites and The Kitchen for casual sit-down dining.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Florida Gaming Control Commission records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
