Magic City is the West Flagler pari-mutuel in Miami, five minutes from Miami International Airport and about the same from downtown. It rates 3.9 from more than 7,300 Google reviewers.
It sits on one of the more consequential pieces of ground in American gambling history, and that is genuinely the most interesting thing about it.
The greyhound track that became a fronton
This was the Flagler Greyhound Track. In 2018 its operators converted the greyhound racing permit into a jai alai fronton and began running jai alai instead — a move that established the precedent for separating an animal-racing licence from the gambling permit attached to it.
Florida voters subsequently ended greyhound racing statewide, so the practice the conversion anticipated is now gone entirely. Do not come here expecting to see dogs run; some directory listings still say otherwise and they are years out of date. What you will find is jai alai, on the fronton's own schedule.
What's on the floor
More than 800 Las Vegas-style slot machines.
As a pari-mutuel rather than a tribal property, Magic City cannot offer house-banked live table games — under Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe those are reserved for tribal casinos. What it can and does run is a real poker room: 18 to 19 tables, open seven days a week, spreading limit and no-limit Hold'em, Omaha and Seven Card Stud.
That room is the property's strongest card. Poker is player-versus-player and therefore permitted, and between Magic City and Casino Miami the city has two genuine rooms.
Entertainment and dining
There is an outdoor concert amphitheatre on site, which gives the property a live-music calendar most Miami casinos lack.
The Sports Club is the main dining room — Cuban sandwiches, burgers, main courses, daily beer specials and full cocktail service, with large screens covering the sport.
Tips before you go
The casino is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Jai alai and the amphitheatre run separate schedules — check both before you plan an evening around either.
Florida pari-mutuel venues generally allow 18-plus for poker and pari-mutuel wagering, with slots restricted to 21-plus. Rules vary by activity and property, so bring ID and confirm with the venue.
The airport proximity is the practical selling point. If you have a long layover at MIA, this is roughly five minutes away.
Nearby alternatives
Also in the city, Casino Miami pairs a 24-table poker room with its own jai alai fronton. North, Calder Casino at Miami Gardens has the largest slots floor in the county. East, Hialeah Park Casino sits at the historic racetrack.
For the full picture, see all Florida in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Magic City Casino's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Jai alai and amphitheatre events run their own schedules.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Magic City Casino?
Florida pari-mutuel venues generally allow 18-plus for poker and pari-mutuel wagering, with slots restricted to 21-plus. Rules vary by activity, so confirm with the venue.
Does Magic City Casino have a poker room?
Yes — around 18 to 19 tables, open seven days a week, spreading limit and no-limit Hold'em, Omaha and Seven Card Stud.
Does Magic City still have greyhound racing?
No. The greyhound permit was converted to a jai alai fronton in 2018, and greyhound racing has since ended across Florida. Listings that still mention dog racing are out of date.
Does Magic City Casino have live table games?
Not house-banked ones — under Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe those are reserved for tribal casinos. Magic City offers slots and a live poker room.
How far is Magic City Casino from Miami International Airport?
About five minutes, and roughly the same from downtown Miami.
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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.
